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Ballinteer Issue 39: July / August 2009

Local Man’s 4Peaks4Life Challenge Local Crèche & Montessori School Special

Bargain Hunting for Your Summer Wardrobe

MuMs – Thinking of a ReTuRn To WoRk? Plus local News & eveNts, tarot-scoPes, reciPes aNd much more!

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Contents About Style - Bargain Hunting!..................6

About Acupuncture -

About Therapy -

Fertility & Acupuncture.............................22

Talking Therapy with Ian Epstein...............8

About Local Schools -

About Recipe -Tomato & Basil Focaccia ..10

Montessori, Crèche, Play schools .......26-31

About Legal Matters -

About Local Summer Camps...............33,34

Effective Debt Collection ..........................12 Highlighting Gerry Walker’s 4 Peaks for Life Challenge..22 About Crossword - Fun in the Sun! .........14

About Local Events - Ballinteer Banter.35-37 About Training Mum’s Returning to Work........................38 About Word search -

About Local Business A2Z Taxis ....................................................18

Holiday Destinations .................................36

About Gardening -

Tarot-scopes for July by Mags ..................44

Round The Garden in July ........................20

Index...........................................................46

Welcome to the July / August issue of About Ballinteer School’s out, exams are over and there is even a little sunshine about! So, I am looking forward to the weeks ahead and may even put away my winter woolies!

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Conscious of people’s budget, Personal Stylist Janice Coyne has some great advice on Bargain Hunting, so if you are planning a bit of shopping for your Summer Wardrobe (pg 6). Staying with the fiscal theme, Dillon Solicitors has top tips on How to Effectively Manage Debt Collection (pg 12) and how to avoid bad debt in the first place.

Our Highlighting feature is on the fundraising efforts of double lung transplant recipient, local resident Gerry Walker. Gerry is looking for your support for his 4Peaks4Life.ie Challenge. Find out how you can help on pg 14. Hate to say it, but it won’t be long before September comes along, so now is the time to book your child’s pre-school place for September ‘09. In this issue you can check out our 4-page special on local Crèche, Montessori and Play schools, to assist you make the right choice. Well, I’m off on a well earned break (true!). The next issues are About Dundrum & About Rathfarnham (Sept/Oct issues). So, it will be October before you receive your next Ballinteer issue. Until then, don’t forget to wear sunscreen, enjoy the change of pace and keep supporting local business!

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Bargain Hunting For Your Summer Wardrobe by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant With the shops awash with special offers and the (early) start of the summer sales, I was reflecting on the wisdom of impulse shopping and bargain buying. When is a bargain not a bargain? When the garment is hanging in your wardrobe months later still with the tag on! With clothes shopping, as with any other purchases and especially in these cost conscious times, it is a good idea to pause before purchasing and consider how wearable the item is - how to decide? Cost per wear is a good way of determining whether something was a good buy or not. The outfits bought for special occasions such as the debs or a wedding are often in the category of worn once. The cost per wear for those garments is high unless another event allows for them to be worn and enjoyed again. By contrast, the new coat or dress that stretches the budget and has you pausing on your way to the till, may, if worn regularly, prove to be an inexpensive buy in the long run. The little cheap and cheerful tops and t-shirts that didn't cost much to start with but which don't survive more than 3 washes are probably relatively expensive if they have to be replaced regularly. Making a judgement on the quality and life expectancy of an article is part of our decision making process and our conclusion will probably vary depending on what's being bought. A useful question to ask yourself when holding a to die for dress, coat, jacket, etc. is - how many other items in my wardrobe can I wear this with? The ideal should be 4 or 5, to allow maximum mixing and matching with your existing wardrobe and to extend the option for putting outfits together. The ratio for tops to bottoms is 1:4. That is, for every skirt or pair of trousers on your bottom half, you 6 | ABOUT BALLINTEER

should have 4 tops, t-shirts or blouses to wear with it. Sound like a lot? Think of the number of t-shirts that you can probably throw on with your favourite jeans and you see the principle in operation. If you extend this principle to the rest of your wardrobe you see quite clearly what's missing that could be preventing you from getting the maximum wear out of your existing clothes. Sound complicated? Help is at hand. I specialise in assessing your personal style, taking into account your body shape, lifestyle and colour analysis. Wardrobe de-cluttering, where we identify new outfits from existing garments and personal shopping for the missing links are all part of the services. Getting the full use out of your wardrobe is my aim. Happy bargain hunting ladies!

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ABOUT HYPNOTHERAPY, COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Talking Therapy with Ian Espstein Dip Hyp, Ad. Hyp, BSYA (CUR Hyp), MASC (P.Th.) Many people have heard the words ‘Hypnotherapy’, ‘Counselling’ and ‘Psychotherapy’, but what do they mean? We asked local therapist Ian Epstein to explain a little about the therapies he offers his clients. Suggestion Therapy: This type of therapy is used for simple problems such as Smoking, Relaxation, Weight Loss, Pre-Exam Nerves, Confidence. It normally requires two or three sessions. Analytical Therapy: This is used to discover the root cause of deeper emotional problems. This type of therapy requires a minimum of eight sessions. Counselling & Psychotherapy: This therapy will engage the client in conversation or activity aimed at trying to uncover the repressed material. Hypnosis: Hypnosis is a state of guided relaxation. In this state of heightened awareness, positive suggestions easily and naturally achieve positive goals.

by Fiona Tuomey It is a natural state and is non-addictive. It is one of the safest forms of therapy. You remain awake throughout. Most people say "it did not work as I heard everything and I could have opened my eyes at any time but did not bother". There is no one feeling to describe being hypnotised, but you will feel mentally and physically relaxed and enjoy your own personal experience on this inner adventure. Hypnosis is not ‘sleep’. Your body is very relaxed but you remain aware. You cannot be asked to do something against your will. In fact you would come out of the hypnotic state immediately if any such action was suggested to you. Hypnotherapy is not just for those who are suffering from problems. Everyday upsets and worries can be debilitating and eventually can cause stress. Hypnotherapy can be a very useful tool in helping you to handle this. Hypnotherapy can also be used with children. Problems that are caught at an early stage can prevent a lifetime of anxiety and worry. You can contact Ian Epstein in confidence on 296 0611 and your first session is free of charge.

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy Ian Epstein - Dip.Hyp,. Adv. Hyp., BSYA(CUR. Hyp), MASC (P.Th.) Stress - Anxiety -Depression -Phobias Pre-Exam Nerves - Relationship Problems - Compulsions Hypno-Healing. These and many more problems can be addressed through; Meridian Therapies (EFT), Past Life Regression, Parts Therapy, E.M.D.R., Analytical Hypnotherapy.

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ABOUT RECIPE

Tomato and Basil Focaccia This recipe is taken from Tana Ramsay’s book, Tana Ramsays Real Family Food. The mum of four focuses all her recipes on family eating, where everyone from the family can get involved. So happy cooking, and of course eating! FOR THE DOUGH: 250ml/9fl oz water 3 tbsp olive oil 1_ tsp Maldon sea salt 400g/14oz white bread flour 2 _ tsp dried yeast 6 ice cubes FOR THE TOPPING 10 cherry tomatoes, halved Large handful of basil leaves, torn 25g/1oz grated Parmesan Olive oil for drizzling Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Makes: 12 pieces Prep time: 60 minutes (45 minutes for resting the dough) Cooking time: 25 minutes

Method Place all the ingredients for the dough into a bowl and mix together (use a mixer with a dough hook if possible). When it is in a nice dough ball, knead on a lightly floured surface for approximately 5 minutes. Use the heel of one hand to push the dough away from you, simultaneously using the other hand to bring the dough back to the starting position. Place the dough in a greased mixing bowl and leave to rise in a warm place for approximately 45 minutes, until it is doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 190¡C/375¡F/GM5. Lightly grease a 33 x 23cm (13 x 9 inch) baking tin. Knead the dough on a floured surface, adding half the tomatoes and half of the torn basil leaves. Knead to mix through evenly. Place the dough into the baking tin, stretch it over the 10 | ABOUT BALLINTEER

bottom and even it out. Using your fingers, dimple the top of the dough. Top with the remaining basil and tomatoes, pushing them a little into the dough. Sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over the olive oil, letting it make pools in the finger dents. Sprinkle over some Maldon sea salt and ground black pepper. Place in the bottom third of the oven. Put 6 ice cubes in the bottom of the oven to create some steam, and leave to bake for 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove and slice into 12 pieces.

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Effective Debt Collection - A Must in Today’s Environment by Pauline Horkan, Dillon Solicitors

The following are a list of 10 tips to follow to help you collect your debts: 1. Check your terms and conditions of business. 2. Make sure you confirm an order for a supply of goods / services in writing. You should send a sales order form which should incorporate your terms of business (usually on the back of the form). When a solicitor is instructed on debt collection matters they will seek evidence of the “contract” i.e. order form, invoices etc. 3. Make sure you know who you are doing business with i.e. is it a Company or an individual. Get details of the correct address. 4. If you are dealing with a Company try and get a personal guarantee, in writing, from a Director. This may not always be possible. 5. Review your credit control system. Are you sending regular reminders? 6. Make it clear that you cannot continue to do business with a creditor until some / all of the existing debts are paid. It is worth noting that since the introduction of the Late Payments in Commercial Transaction Regulations in 2002, penalty interest applies if payments for commercial transactions are not met within 30 days, unless the agreement between the parties specifies otherwise. 7. Check out the creditworthiness of a new customer. A simple, inexpensive way to vet Companies is by checking their status on the Companies Registration Office website regularly and not only when the Company first purchases goods. If you require more up-to-date information you can carry out a full Company search. We can assist you in this. 8. As soon as it becomes clear that the debt is unlikely to be paid i.e. calls not being returned, then instruct a solicitor to issue a 10 day demand letter. 9. Don’t instruct your solicitor to write a demand letter unless you are prepared to proceed with Court proceedings immediately. If you do issue proceedings it will show you are taking the matter seriously and are not going away. 12 | ABOUT BALLINTEER

10. Once judgement is obtained it may be enforced in a variety of ways. In some instances it may be enforced by a sheriff who may seize goods of the debtor. Alternatively, a judgement against a property owned by the debtor can be registered which means that if the debtor wishes to sell the property you must be repaid before they can do so. We have set up a customised Debt Collection Department in our office which uses a unique “case steps” process to ensure that all cases are managed proactively and efficiently. If you have any debt collection matters that we might be able to help you with do not hesitate to contact Pauline Horkan or Barbara Sherry on 01-2960666 or paulinehorkan@dillon.ie / barbarasherry@dillon.ie

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Highlighting – Local Man’s 4Peak’s Life Challenge Gerry and his wife Margaret at the peak of Carrantuohill.

Local man Gerry Walker climbed Carrantuohill on 30th May only 10 months after having a double lung transplant. The transplant took place in the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. Carrantuohill marked the first of 4 peaks in Gerry’s 4Peaks4Life challenge. Gerry will also climb the highest mountains in Wales, Scotland and England over five days from the 23rd to the 28th July. Gerry was born with Cystic Fibrosis. As a child Gerry’s Cystic fibrosis was mild and up to his mid thirties was leading and active life but by the age of 40 the disease was affecting his everyday life. IV antibiotic courses became more frequent and of longer duration. He became more dependent on oxygen and spent longer periods of time in hospital. Before his transplant, he was using oxygen for more than 16 hours a day. This time last year Gerry was unable to climb the stairs without getting completely breathless. Gerry started struggling to complete basic tasks and hold down his job as a Census Statistician. The day he got the call from the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle is a day that Gerry describes as the day he got his life back, with the double lung transplant he had been waiting for transforming his life completely. Gerry is climbing Carrantuohill, Snowdon, 14 | ABOUT BALLINTEER

Ben Nevis and Scaffell Pike before the 29th July, the anniversary of his transplant and his 20th wedding anniversary, as a tribute to his life saving donor. Gerry will place a rock originating from each of the 4 peaks back at each summit with an engraving “Remember Martin an unknown friend who donated his lungs allowing me to climb Carrantuohill after a long exile”. After the transplant Gerry says he needed to give something back and create chances for others waiting for life saving operations. Gerry realises he is a lucky man as a lot of patients are dying while waiting for that life saving call. If you become a multi-organ donor your heart and two lungs could save three lives, your two kidneys and liver could save another three lives. Gerry successfully climbed Carrantuohill via Brother O’Shea's Gully on 30th May. The climb, taking ten hours, was a long tough day for Gerry but he felt a great sense of achievement on reaching the top of the highest mountain in Ireland once again. 4Peaks4Life is raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland and the Freeman Cardio Centre Transplant Fund. Please donate on line at www.4Peaks4Life.ie, where you can also sign up as an organ donor. You can email Gerry at hillwalker@eircom.net or call him on 087 654 3798.

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Getting From A to Z! Local taxi company A2Z taxis launched in November 2008 with a simple idea of offering a clean, friendly and reliable local taxi service and where drivers are treated professionally. The company has three local residents at the helm, David Murphy (Dundrum), Frank McCauley and Michael Duffy (Rathfarnham). A2Z serves the residents and businesses of Dundrum, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Rathfarnham, Harold’s Cross, Sandymount, Walkinstown, Tallaght and everywhere in between. David Murphy, their Sales and Marketing Director, told me “We don’t wish to be the biggest taxi company in Dublin, we’re just happy to be the best!” An aspiration all companies strive to achieve. “We’re more like a family than a corporation”, David’s partner Frank explained. “That’s a message that clearly resonates with customers”. He went on to say “Even in the current economic climate, we are seeing tremendous growth. At times

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Dave Murphy, Sales & Marketing Director it’s hard to keep up with ˙demand, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. However,we have an experienced base staff and a voice operated radio system. This ensures that we keep the phones answered and a fleet of drivers off the ranks.” So what does the future hold for A2Z? David said “We’d like to be the premier taxi company on the Southside and with a memorable 4 900 900 number, a loyal customer base, a great group of drivers and smart marketing; we’ll get there sooner rather than later”.Taxi anyone?

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Round the Garden in July by Tom Percy

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Whether you are under-going fertility treatments or just trying for a baby, acupuncture is an additional tool you might want to concider in order to maximise your success rate. There are many reasons why a woman may have difficulty conceiving, age is just one of them. Other reasons may include irregular menstruation, hormone imbalance, cold uterus and blood deficiency, to name a few. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees the person as an integral Mind/Body organism. This holistic approach stimulates the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural healing potential by treating root causes, rather than just symptoms or diseases.TCM works at balancing your body, reducing stress, improving your blood circulation and energy level troughout your body.

Chinese Medicine has been treating fertility problems for over two and a half thousand years. It is used in the treatment of infertility and minimizes undesired side effects and accumulated toxicity from invasive procedures and drug therapies, both known and unknown. Combining conventional reproductive technologies with acupuncture has proven to be successful on a number of occasions. Juliette trained with Dr Vincent Carroll (western medical doctor) at Lansdowne College of Acupuncture and Complementary Medicine. In addition to holding a diploma in Acupuncture and Certification in Clinical Medicine, Juliette is also a Reiki Master and an ITEC qualified massage therapist.

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Local Montessori, Creche and Playschool Special Many parents with children aged between 2 to 5 years will be thinking about a place for their child in a local playschool, crèche or montessori school this September. Remember, space is limited in all schools, due to strict regulations, so do make your enquires sooner rather than later. You can also get more information on all matter relating to pre-school education, including the Early Childhood Care & Education Scheme (due to come in force in Jan 2010), on www.omc.gov.ie; www.childcare.ie and www.rollercoaster.ie

Tiny Tots Tiny Tots has relocated to the Good Shepherd School, Churchtown. Run by Jean Thornton for the past 7 years, Tiny Tots caters for up to a maximum of 40 boys and girls from 2.5years up to school age. We offer a caring and friendly service , in 2 classrooms, with six qualified staff. Children enjoy a wide range of activities including painting, play through music, songs and

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Once Upon A Time - Crèche Once Upon a Time, Wyckham Point, is a fabulous new purpose-built state of the art crèche. This centre has two spacious age appropriate play grounds. We pride ourselves in providing flexible childcare solutions to meet individual family needs. Our friendly enthusiastic highly qualified staff ensure that children enjoy a loving nurturing environment and curriculums which are action packed and designed to meet their individual physical, cognitive and social developmental needs. All of the meals and snacks provided are nutritionally balanced and we strive to introduce our children to a wide variety of flavours. Sarah, the Manager, would be delighted to show you around and answer any other queries you may have, please call her at 296 8819 or else visit our web site www.onceuponatime.ie for further information. 28 | ABOUT BALLINTEER

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Summer Camps Calling all Campers! It coming up to the school holidays and that means that it’s Summer Camp time! Summer Camps are a terrific way for children to have fun, exercise and meet new friends during the school holidays. To help you choose the right Summer Camp for your child, we have highlighted a few who run excellent camps in this area. Don’t forget to book early as places are limited for all of these camps and courses!

Craft Summer Camp (7 to 12 years)

Templeogue College Multi-Activity Summer Camp (3 - 12 years) Eithnne Duffin is again running her popular Multi-Activity based Summer Camp in Templeogue College, Templeville Road, Dublin 6W. The Camp aims is to provide opportunities for children to have fun, socialise and make new friends and to learn new skills, increase confidence and to participate in a wide variety of activities. Activities including: Beach Excursion, Swimming, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Rounder’s, Uni-Hoc, Drama Games, Singing and Musical Movement, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Traditional Games. Children are divided into groups according to age and ability. Experienced teachers, both Montessori & Primary, operate the Camp to the highest safety standards. Tel: Eithnne Duffin: 458 9634 or 087 222 3088.

Craft Summer Camp Grange Park, Rathfarnham

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Bernadette Byrne , this camp gives girls a wonderful opportunity to try their hand at a range or different crafts which they may otherwise never get the chance to try otherwise. From chocolate making to glass etching, Jewellery, Candle and Soap Making, children have an opportunity to try a different craft on each day of the camp. By the end of the day,

• Glass etching, • Chocolate Making • Sugar Castles • Dried flower pictures • Needlepoint and Embroidery • Kumihimo (Japanese braid) • Jewellery, Candle and Soap Making First week: July 6th - 10th Second week: July 13th

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Summer Performance Camps Summer Performance Camps in Rathfarnham this July & Taney Parish Centre this August Explore the exciting world of theatre both centre stage and behind the scenes. Performers welcome from 3 to 12 years! Create your own characters. Choose your own music. Design your own costumes, sets and props. End of Summer Performance Camps Showcase! No experience necessary just enthusiasm! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Delay, book your place today!

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Wonderland Workshops (3 to 13 years) Wonderland Workshops Performance Camps combine dance, drama and song with lots and lots of summer fun to create a completely unique camp experience. During the course of each week the budding performers create their own characters, write their own scripts, choreograph their own dances, compose their own music as well as designing their own costumes, sets and props! Campers of all ages discover and develop their often hidden talents, increase their selfconfidence and make lots of great new friends. The fun filled camp culminates in an all-singing, all-dancing showcase, on a real stage, in front of friends and family. Sarajane, the creative director of Wonderland Workshops and camp leader, believes in the valuable benefits of the mixed age shared learning experience so the camp is open to all stars in the making from 3-13 years. Tel: Sarajane Bloomer on 295 9619 or 087 925 6400 ABOUT BALLINTEER | 33

Summer Camps UCD Soccer Camp (Boys & Girls 6 to 15 years) Our club’s aim is to teach Soccer Skills to boys and girls using experienced coaches in a fun and safe environment. Courses cater for boys and girls of all levels of ability. Groups are arranged according to age and are kept small to ensure maximum attention. All coaches are highly experienced and AED trained personnel is onsite every day. Courses take place on grass and on state of the art synthetic surfaces that are incorporated in the top class facilities of UCD. There will be tournaments, 11-A-Sides, 5-A-Sides, penalty shoot outs and much more each day utilising all the skills learned. All participants will receive a Course Certificate, Medal, T-Shirt and automatic FREE membership of the Junior Blues Club. For further details contact: Diarmuid McNally, Summer Soccer Camp CoCoordinator on 716 2142 or 087 695 1564 or check out www.ucdsoccer.com

UCD AFC Summer Soccer Camp 2009 Boys&& Girls -14 years ) ForForBoys Girls(5(6-15 years) Learn and improve skills with National League coaches and players: Dribbling Heading Passing Shooting Tackling Ball Control

1 Week Intensive Courses Course 1 Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July Course 2 Monday 6th July – Friday 10th July Course 3 Monday 13th July – Friday 17th July Course 4 Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July Course 5 Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July

Venue: UCD Sports Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. Contact: Diarmuid Mc Nally at (01) 716 2142 or 087 695 1564 Course fee: €90

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The Red Barn Sessions 25th and 26th July World music performances in our red barn and other musical activities!

Saturday 25th July

CHILDREN AT AIRFIELD The Big Picnic

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Saturday 11th July 12-4pm Adults €6, Children €3.

Explore sound works situated around the Airfield estate

Join us at Airfield for a long lazy Summer’s afternoon at a giant party to share a communal picnic.We have lots of fun activities on offer with games, nature trails, art- making and more, or you could simply settle back and kick off your shoes and feel the grass tickling your feet and the sun on your skin as you listen to the brass band.There’s lemonade, ice-cream and cakes and other goodies to buy on site.Bring your own picnic basket and a basket. Teddy Bears welcome.

Performance by Lunfardia (2-4pm) Irish/South American folk American folk ensemble Lunfardia present simmering Tangos and Milongas from Buenos Aires, rough-hewn Chacareras from the Argentinean pampas and grooving Joropos from Venezuela.

Sunday 26th July Drum Circle (12.30-1.30pm) Join in our drum circle of up to 50 people and create a unique in-themoment rhythm.

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sponsored by The Mill Gallery : 296 9340 "Western Edge" Artist: Bob O'Cathail June 20th-July 24th Paintings expressed in vivid colour an inner view of life on the western edge of the Dingle peninsula. For ó’Cathail, art is the hunt for meaning expressed in paint. The hunting ground is the consciousness, both inner, as memory and imagination and outer as environment. The meaning of life is joy.

The North Strand Kontra Band (2-4pm) The North Strand Kontra Band specialise in the music of the Balkans. Their combination of wild melodies and explosive energy always makes for an unforgettable show.

15th August The Airfield Fete (noon to 4pm) Adults €6, Child €3 We’re having an old-fashioned Fete with all the trimmings. It’s a day packed brimful of activities with nature trails, outdoor games, welly throwing, a book exchange stall, a knit and stitch circle, cake stall, scones and tea on the lawn. Buskers will be performing to complete the entertainment at this fun filled party.

‘Bird Art’ by Bob O'Cathail

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Lunch-Time Theatre The Kiss Mon 29th June – Fri 3rd July 1pm €16/€14 (including lunch)

The Legendary Stone Mountain Band Friday 10th July 8pm €20/ €18

Medium - Margret Hurdman Saturday 11th July 8pm €25/€22

Lunch-Time Theatre Living with Johnny Depp Mon 13th – Sat 18th July 1pm €16/€14 (including lunch)

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ABOUT LIFE COACHING

Mums – Are You Looking to Return to Work? Are you a Mum who is thinking of returning to work? Have you taken a brief Maternity leave or have you been a ‘stay at home’ Mum for several years? For some Mums the mere thought of re-entering the work place can be a daunting experience, no matter how short the period of absence. The thought of having to prepare for interviews can bring back dreaded memories similar to that of sitting the Leaving Certificate - the stuff of nightmares! In order to prepare for the inevitable here are some questions you might want to ask yourself - in no particular order: Are you planning on returning to the same employer? Do you want to work in the same profession? Do you need to upgrade your skills? Are you worried about the gap in your CV? Have you been putting off deciding when to return to work for ages? Are you lacking in confidence or has your selfesteem hit rock bottom? Are you dreading the day you willË have to go for an interview? Do you feel you need to prepare for this but you don’t know where to start?

by Ita Breagy, Alive & Kicking If you are finding this difficult and feel you would like some assistance then perhaps taking part in one of our workshops might justr be the thing for you. If you would prefer to work singularly then we can set up some 1-2-1 appointments. At Alive and Kicking Life and Business Coaching we run regular Workshops on topics like ‘How to Build Confidence’, ‘How to Improve Self-Esteem’ and ‘How to Reduce Stress’. Based in Main Street, Dundrum, we limit the numbers to just eight people per workshop. On Saturday July 25th the workshop is specifically geared to Mums Returning to Work with further workshops planned for September. For further information, please contact Ita on 087 277 5242 Email: ita@aliveandkicking.ie or see www.aliveandkicking.ie

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Building your confidence is crucial before even considering applying for a job. You want to be able to put you best foot forward and let your future employer see that you are more than capable of juggling bringing up a family with holding down a career regardless of whether you are working full or part-time. Remember you only get one chance to make a first impression.

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Meadowbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Away with the Birds! Meadowbrook Residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association has commissioned and erected an educational and environmental Bird Panel . It is made from state of the art materials and has sixteen representations of local birds with their names in English agus as Gaelige . The panel is made from stainless steel treated against rust and the illustration is protected from the ultra violet rays of the sun. It is lectern style which makes it easy to view.The Transportation Department of Dunlaoghaire -Rathdown County Council erected the panel on behalf of Meadowbrook at the junction of Sycamore Road and Sycamore Drive. You must go and view it! It is a tremenduous addition to the area and with the other two landscape scuptures makes a walk through the estate a very pleasant experience. The Artist is the Kerry domiciled Micheal O'Clery and the panel was manufactured by Signiatec based in Castlehale , County Kilkenny. The 182 Household strong Association which is celebrating forty two years since their houses were built commissioned this as part of their ten year strategy to enhance their area.

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The local residents contributed generously to cover the cost and DUNDRUM TOWN CENTRE made a significant contribution of half of the cost which is sincerely appreciated by Meadowbrook. MEADOWBROOK won the Overall Award for the Tidiest District in the County in 2002 and again in 2007 and last year ( 2008) won first prize in their category. They are entering the DLRCOCO Tidy Districts Competition again this year with some striking innovations.

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Ballinteer Fun Fest Success! School children and their parents, grannies,granddads and friends all enjoyed the ‘FunFest’ fundraiser for Our Lady’s National Schools (Girls and Boys) in Ballinteer in May. Heavy showers didn’t dampen the spirits of young and old who enjoyed many fun activities while raising badly need funds for the two schools. Children of all ages enjoyed the ‘shoot the hoop’ basketball game, and the inflatable slides, the clowns, the face painters and the nail painters. Kids had a chance to decorate their own cupcakes and make a mini-bouquet from real flowers. The Dublin Concert Band entertained with a great variety of tunes. First aid cover was provided by the Dundrum Division of St John Ambulance Brigade.

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Tarot-Scopes

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LIBRA

As you are now in the throes of newness in most areas of your life, you hardly notice what’s under your own nose. In short, the best things in life are around you now and it is up to you to open your eyes or be the loser. What’s on offer? A change in love levels and improved finances.

This recession has had a bigger impact on you than you expected. You must over the next few months retrain your thinking and whilst working hard to maintain the status quo, exercise a sense of gracious patience until the financial storm subsides. A wee bit of positive luck coming your way now Libra. Enjoy!

TAURUS That call you have been waiting on is in the process of formulating the right words. You are the earthiest sign in the zodiac and don’t ask for too much in the line of material goods, however, your ethics are extremely high and you will only accept what is truly heartfelt. Love, honour and security are your destiny.

GEMINI Allowing jealousies interfere with your daily life can only leave you feeling the ultimate loser, because, you see you are wrong in certain assumptions and don’t see the good things on offer for you and yours. Penny pinching now gives better scope for luxuries later on in the year. Be ready to accept the offer of a lifetime.

CANCER An important wedding you must attend seems to throw more and more complications your way. No need to lose the head with this, just deal with and adjust to the immediate changes. travel across water to the Mediterranean islands is forecast in this spread. Also, a Turkish beach with your loving partner is on the cards.

LEO Business can be irritatingly slow at this time, but stick with it and you will see marginal, though steady improvements. An idea you harboured involving the catering trade is a future winner and must not be discarded. Cards advise that you keep very quiet about this to avoid unnecessary complications.

VIRGO Give in and ask for help you need, in both paperwork and practical. Decisions you have made recently have give you a new self power. You are suddenly seeing the world with different, hopeful eyes. Your perspective is honed to a higher level of spirituality and as such creating a more ambient, peaceful you.

SCORPIO You risk playing the stubborn game to excess Scorpio. Things are just not the same now as last week. The goalposts have moved somewhat. Time to rediscover your true self and the real feelings therein. Love is so precious, and as you say a huge goodbye to the old ways you embrace a new level of understanding love.

SAGITTARIUS Your friend needs your kind words at this time. Her future is brighter than her today. A trip to Scotland is forecast in this spread, as is the sunshine holiday of your dreams. Do not fret about a love situation, rather to appear to come down a peg or two in an act of reinstating a lovers self esteem.

CAPRICORN You are drawn to the ancient civilisation of Egypt? A past life connection is the real pull. Preparation now sees you stand in the same spot as you did thousands of years ago. The next few weeks sees you signing up for classes which help you put perspective into your life and purpose on the earth at this time.

AQUARIUS The employment you seek is on the cards for you now. Cards advise that you are especially careful with cash over the next few months and this pays huge dividends in the not too distant future. Re-negotiating a house deal is the way to go now as all is not lost. Your dream awaits your call. Do it now!

PISCES A sense of heightened spirituality sees you more avidly praying for the right things and people to enter your life. You just need to give credit where due and stay away from those who have a negative influence over your life. Work is offered to you and if you don’t do someone else will. Throw pride away.

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