Ballinteer ISSUE 41: December 2009 - January 2010
Local News & Events, Tarot-Scopes, Festive Recipes and much more!
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Contents About Acupuncture Non Surgical Facelift!.......................................6
About Education Free Skills for Work Courses............................30
About Style Have a Stylish Christmas!..................................................8
About Local Events Ballinteer Banter........................................32-35
About Recipe Christmas Dinner...............................................................10
About Kids Fantastic New Puzzle Page!.............................................36
About Wine Choosing the Right Wine at Christmas...........12
About Local Business
About Legal Matters Family Mediation............................................14
Get On Yer Bike with CyclePower..........................................................38
About Crossword Keep Your Brain Fit for Christmas...........16
About Wordsearch Surprisingly a Christmas Theme!.......40
About Interior Design Dressing the House for Christmas..18
About Stress Tips for a Stress Free Christmas.............................41
About Gardening Round the Garden in December............20
Tarot-scopes for December by Mags...............................................44
Highlighting Ballinteer Community School.................................22
Index.....................................................................................................................................46
Welcome to the December/January issue of About Ballinteer ‘Tis the season to be jolly - whether you like it or not! No point in talking about the budget, the weather or the world cup, there is enough space devoted to these matters. No, dear readers we must be positive and look forward to better times in 2010. Remember, we are pre-boom and there is still plenty to be cheerful about. However, I would urge you write a shorter letter to Santa this year, shop local for presents and use your local tradesmen and services. Remember, we can each do our part to keep Ballinteer buoyant! As you would expect this issue is packed with festive recipes, great advice and fantastic offers from local business. From adding some Festive Decor to your home, cooking the Perfect Turkey, putting on the Christmas Style, Choosing Wine for entertaining and remaining Stress Free, I hope you enjoy reading it and that you can take part in some of the many low cost and free events listed in Ballinteer Banter. Also, don’t forget to enter our two great FREE competitions on pages 15 and 43. Finally, as I have started tweeting, I would like you to logon to www.twitter.com, enter about_magazines and start following! I will be tweeting local news, special offers and events, which are happening in between issues. You can now read back issues of About Magazines on line at www.aboutmagazines.ie, so you will never miss a copy again. So, until next year, l wish you a very Happy Christmas & Peaceful New Year! Best Regards,
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ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE
Take Years Off Your Face by Juliette O’Grady, Dundrum Acupuncture What if you could get 5 to 10 years off your face without going through surgery or any type of invasive procedure? Facial acupuncture can do that for you. What does it do? • Relaxes muscle tone. • It increases circulation therefore it oxygenates the skin. • Increases collagen production. • Tightens the pores and brightens the eyes. • Keeps acne skin under control. • Nourishes the skin giving you a healthy complexion with a natural glow. • Moisturises the skin from the inside and gives rosy cheeks to people with dull, tired looking skin. How does it work? The treatment is based on the principles of Traditional
Chinese Medicine which involves the insertion of very small and very thin disposable needles into acupuncture points of the face. The needles are only inserted superficially and on insertion of the needles there will be an increase of blood and Qi circulation to the local area and also collagen production is stimulated. This collagen will help to fill out lines and reduce wrinkles giving firmness to the skin and producing a healthy glowing complexion. A full acupuncture treatment is also given to help you detox and boost your immune system. Because feeling good makes you look fantastic! Juliette trained with Dr Vincent Carroll MD 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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ABOUT STYLE
Have a Stylish Christmas! by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant With the festive season approaching, many of us are watching the pennies this year as never before, I was thinking about the many ways to update an existing outfit with the use of accessories. If your budget doesn’t allow for a completely new look, then take some time and consider how to update what you have with a few additional well chosen pieces. What will work with what you already have? This will depend on whether your outfit is already detailed or plain, but if we assume that you have the ubiquitous “little black dress” in the wardrobe then the options are many and varied. For “little black dress” think of any combination of dark separates and consider the following options: Adding a Belt – would your dress/separates work with a belt? If you have the hourglass or triangular body shape then your waist is a great asset and drawing attention to it with a gorgeous belt could be the answer. Remember too that adding a belt where you don’t naturally have a waist can give the illusion of one, especially if worn slightly lower than the natural waistline. For those that are ‘straight’, belts are designed to be worn on the waist and those with a slight curve are designed to be worn on the hips with the belt, sitting slightly higher at the back and lower at the front. This allows the buckle or fastening to lie flat at the front.
Add a splash of colour with either jewellery or scarves can help brighten your complexion. As we mature, wearing black near the face can sometimes seem harsh. Brightening the neck area with added colour is easy and very effective. Footwear and Handbags. This year there is a fabulous range of dressy pumps and ballet flats as well as all heel heights in between. Remember, that wedges support the full length of your foot more than stilettos and are available in a range of heights and styles. Add a stunning handbag and you’re off! Whatever you do over festive season ladies, I hope you have a great time and feel fabulous. Don’t hesitate to call me for advice on your personalised style package and getting the most out of your wardrobe. Merry Christmas
Necklaces – these do a great job of distracting the eye. Long necklaces can elongate your neck and draw the eye down, creating length which also acts as a slimming aid. If you want to draw attention upwards then try multiplying several necklaces to create a dramatic statement. Knitwear or Scarves – from colourful pashminas to shrugs, scarves and lightweight loose long cardigans, there is plenty to choose from. Decide what length or shape suits you best, whether it’s a small shrug, tie-wrap cardigan or a longer length waistcoat or jacket. This is where you can embellish with sparkle or glitz. 8 | ABOUT BALLINTEER
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ABOUT RECIPE
Saffron Turkey with Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing Most of us enjoy turkey at Christmas, so we thought we would publish Phil Vickery's recipe for success, with a fab stuffing! Serves: 12 Prep time: 30 mins Cooking time: 3 hrs 22 mins approx For the stuffing: 1 tbsp olive oil 50g butter 2 onions, chopped 2 large sprigs rosemary, leaves only, chopped 100g cooked wild and long grain rice 50g dried cranberries 100g dried apricots, roughly chopped 175g fresh white breadcrumbs 6 good quality pork and herb sausages, skinned 1 lemon, finely grated rind 1 egg, beaten For the turkey: 5.6kg turkey, giblets removed 1 lemon, halved 1 bay leaf 50g butter 1/2 tsp saffron threads Method: 1. Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan and fry the onion and rosemary for 5-6 mins. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining stuffing ingredients until well combined. Season. 2. Preheat the oven to 190째C/gas 5. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the saffron threads and leave to cool slightly. 3. Push some of the stuffing into the neck end of the bird packing it right up to the breast meat. Secure the neck skin with cocktail sticks. Roll the remaining stuffing into balls [these can be cooked separately for 30 minutes] 4. Weigh the turkey and calculate the cooking time at 20 minutes per kg + 90 mins at the end. Push the lemon halves and bayleaf into the cavity and place in a roasting tin. Brush the whole bird with the saffron butter and season well. Cover with foil and roast. Remove the foil and baste with any remaining saffron butter and roast uncovered for the last hour of cooking time. To check to see if the turkey is cooked push a metal skewer into the thickest part of the leg - if the juices run clear the turkey is cooked if the juices are slightly pink pop back into the oven for a further 15 minutes before checking again. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. 10 | ABOUT BALLINTEER
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ABOUT WINE
Choosing Wine Wisely This Festive Season by Donal Tuomey, Mitchell & Son, Grange Rd Ah, the distant sound of sleigh bells - the Festive Season approaches and so too the list of things to do. Well, allow me to make one task a stress-free and enjoyable one - choosing wines to enjoy in the weeks ahead. I have suggested what I consider to be the best wine to compliment the season. They are not only well chosen, but well priced!
For the special Christmas Day lunch I propose two options in white that will stand up to the strong flavours of turkey and ham - a stunning 1er Cru Chablis by Denis Race at €24.50 - great value for what is an exceptional wine. Or, you could go for a quality Sancerre by Raimbault Pineau at €18.50. If you are serving smoked salmon or goat’s cheese this is a match made in heaven. For the red wine I suggest a French Rhone - Chateau Neuf De Pape Grand Veneur (€28.95) - which is showing layers of ripe fruit and lots of complexity. Alternatively, go for the stunning Naughton’s Flight Shiraz from South Africa at €18.50. Be sure to decant the Shiraz two hours before serving and I promise you a memorable experience. Enjoy your Christmas pudding with a nicely chilled glass of Mitchells Gold from Bordeaux at €15.50 - an international award winner, displaying exotic fruits, orange and honey in abundance. And after lunch why not try one of our Barao de Vilar Ports from €15.50. For those looking for something truly sparkling, don’t wait until New Year’s Eve to try the Montaudon Reserve Premier Champagne. At €34.50 it is hard to beat.
To start, how about the perfect pre-dinner wine for your guests, the Bortolomiol Prosecco at €11.50 - sparkling, light and refreshing and hitting just the right note. Another ideal white would be Mitchells Sauvignon Blanc at €10.50, a firm favourite with many of our customers. For Sherry lovers we have the full range of the highly recommended Lustau sherries to suit all tastes from €16.95. If you prefer red wine, there is Mitchell’s Claret - a medium-bodied Bordeaux with lots of ripe fruit and pleasant aromas of spice and vanilla at €11.95. Another attractive and popular red, that’s super soft, is our Teroldego Reserva from Italy at €13.50. 12 | ABOUT BALLINTEER
For these and other quality choices (as well as monthly special offers starting at just €7), why not drop into our shop on Grange Road (adjoining Lidl) and pick up your Christmas Gift Catalogue? We will gift wrap all purchases and can deliver nationwide! What’s more, our friendly knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you in your choice. If you want to give someone the gift of knowledge, what about a place on our next introductory six week Wine Course? It starts in-store on Monday 25th January, 2010 and is aimed at satisfying the beginner’s thirst for wine know-how. An ideal gift to yourself or family member. Places are limited to 25. Finally, may I wish all our valued customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2010. Slainté! Donal Tuomey, Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants Tel: 4933 816/7
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ABOUT LEGAL MATTERS
Family Law Mediation by Brendan Dillon, Dillon Solicitors Many people associate marital breakup with letters between solicitors, trips to court, huge legal bills and an enormous amount of stress and emotional trauma for both spouses and, in particular, their children.
There is little doubt that by engaging in a mediated process the parties will reduce their legal costs significantly from the costs that would be incurred if they went to court. There is also the added advantage of retaining control of the outcome as mediation can only be successful if the parties themselves reach an agreement which is obviously much better than asking a judge to impose an outcome on the parties. I myself have extensive experience in the area of family law, having advised on all aspects of family law for many years and trained as a family law mediator. If you have any queries in relation to how family law mediation might be of interest or assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact us and we would be happy to explain the process in detail.
In recent years however there has been a move away from the traditional means of resolving family law disputes.
For more information on family mediation or any aspect of family law please contact Dillons by phone on 2960 666, email at info@dillon.ie or log onto our website www.dillon.ie
A number of years ago a family law resolution model known as collaborative law was developed here. This involves both solicitors working together with the two spouses and all four parties meeting on several occasions with a view to the resolving in a mature and constructive fashion all of the issues which require to be agreed in relation to property, other assets, maintenance, custody and access, pensions, taxation and succession act issues. In the last six months a number of solicitors in Dublin have trained as family lawyer mediators. Mediation is a process where the husband and the wife attend a number of sessions of mediation with a view to resolving their issues and coming up with a set of proposals which is then converted into a binding agreement by their solicitors. The role of the mediator is to facilitate the discussions between the husband and the wife. The mediator can provide information but not legal advice. The mediator’s role is to maintain a focus on the resolution of the issues and look for ways and mechanisms as to unlock the difficulties. The training which was conducted through a U.K. model known as Resolution which has been operating successfully in the U.K. for the last fifteen years is based on a child centered approach to the resolution of family law issues. The experience in the United Kingdom has demonstrated quite clearly that the impact of family law breakup on children is greatly alleviated if the parties can reach a resolution of the issues between them in a constructive and mature manner, without having to engage in lengthy and confrontational legal proceedings. 14 | ABOUT BALLINTEER
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ABOUT CROSSWORD
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ABOUT INTERIOR DESIGN
Styling Your Home This Christmas by Sadhbh Fitzgibbon, Sky Interiors Christmas comes but once a year, but when it comes our thoughts turn to more than gifts, good friends and best wishes. Getting your Christmas decorations "just right" can be a labour of love, or for some an annual challenge!
ribbon around the neck and you have a beautiful candle with Christmas charm. You could nestle the candle in peppermints, nuts, or even sand if you wish. Try grouping several together for a dramatic evening effect.
4. Start a new tradition After taking part in Showhouse for RTE earlier this year I really learned a lot about the amazing things you can create when restricted to a tight budget. Here are 5 budget conscious tips for the festive season:
1. Keep it simple Having a unified theme helps the look to flow from room to room or tree to table. Decorate only the main rooms in your home that will be enjoyed by your family and your guests. This makes the whole process a little less overwhelming and if you concentrate on a limited number of areas you’ll be sure to get your look right and have a happy, healthy and stylish Christmas.
2. Get back to basics Go for a walk and gather a collection of branches. Spray-paint the branches in silver or gold; pop them in a vase and voilà…elegant Christmas decor. Use them to decorate the mantle, intertwine with fairy lights and add a few inexpensive glass balls. Take it a step further and tastefully tie some festive ribbon, or hang some simple decorations from them.
For example start a ‘Christmas Star / Santa Collection’, adding a new piece to the collection every year. Your family can look forward to choosing your yearly star/Santa together every year. It will be a fond memory for everyone, and can be passed on to future generations. Remember, it's the memories you're interested in here, not a collectable based on monetary value.
5. Give the gift of baking This has been made so easy with websites such as www.videojug.com. You can watch simple 5-minute videos, some by Michelin Star chefs, showing you exactly how to make your festive dish. It’s really great, as you’ll see exactly what you should be doing and how it should look at each stage. This makes it almost fool proof, worth the effort and creates a thoughtful gift, sure to impress your friends or family!
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ABOUT GARDENING
Round The Garden in December by Tom Percy Garden work is difficult in December and January but it is a very good time to tidy up by carrying out winter digging, cleaning tools and pots, tidying sheds and repairing fences. Damage to lawns in the winter is caused by wet rather than cold weather. Long periods of mild wet conditions starve the roots of air as they are trying to grow. Spike the lawn with a garden fork or use a machine to scarify, then top dress with a mixture of sand and loam, brushing it into the holes.
If the weather permits now is a good time to dig over any ground. This is especially useful if you have clay soil as it gives the winter weather a chance to break the clods down before spring arrives. If you didn’t dig in manure in the autumn, it can be done now as long as the manure is well rotted. Consider investing in a garden shredder to shred your woody prunings. Apart from being more environmentally friendly than burning or binning them, the shredded wood makes a perfect mulch for your flower beds or you can add the results to the compost heap.
Winter is pruning time for many shrubs and trees. Variegated plants may revert to being green all over and these green shoots of evergreens and deciduous shrubs need to be pruned out in winter. Protect buried bulbs from mice and squirrels by laying panels of chicken wire across the ground. When your early bulbs such as snowdrops, scillas and muscari begin to flower you can clear away leaves and other debris from around them but avoid forking or hoeing the surface as this can cause damage.
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ABOUT LOCAL SCHOOLS
Highlighting - Ballinteer Community School officially opened by Minister for Education by Fiona Murdoch The new Ballinteer Community School building was officially opened by Minister for Education and Science, Batt O’Keeffe, on October 21st.
O’Keeffe praised the teachers for “the dedication, the commitment and the spark of genius” that they portray. He also singled out for praise past pupil Eleanor Jones McAuley, who achieved 560 points in this year’s Leaving Certificate and is now studying Music at Trinity College. McAuley performed a cello solo during the opening ceremony. The new building, which can cater for up to 600 pupils, includes three science labs, two technology rooms, two resource rooms, home economics facilities, a sports hall and a gym. It replaces the original school buildings, which were erected in 1974 and demolished last year. “Our new building is a beacon, signalling a tradition of ongoing growth and development,” said principal, Dr Austen Corcoran.
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Minister for Education & Science, Mr Batt O'Keeffe TD, Geography & Irish teacher Mr Richard O'Donovan and principal Dr Austen Corcoran.
The Minister cut the ribbon and delivered a speech, before the school choir performed a mass specially composed for the occasion. The Mass of St Brigid was written by school choirmistress Mary Kelly, formerly a conductor of the Frascati Singers. A number of politicians, councillors and local dignitaries attended, including TDs Tom Kitt, Eamon Ryan, Olivia Mitchell, Alan Shatter and George Lee. Following mass, there was a multidenominational blessing of the school by Fr Richard Behan, Fr PJ Breen and the Rev Canon Horace McKinley. “Ballinteer Community School is a magnificent educational landmark,” said O’Keeffe. “It offers a composite programme of after-school activities and an integration of local clubs, thus providing for a holistic education.” 22 | ABOUT BALLINTEER
“Ballinteer Community School has had many achievements, academically and otherwise. It pioneered the integration of students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms and its best practice has now been taken up by other schools and incorporated in legislation. The school is a focal point in the community and is dedicated to community needs throughout the week. Some of the most important work of the area takes place here daily.” An all-weather pitch is being developed in conjunction with Ballinteer St John’s GAA, which Dr Corcoran says will be a template for such joint ventures in other schools.
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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS
Total Hair Care - A Totally New Experience! Total Hair Care’s new salon officially opened in Rathfarnham last month, with a galaxy of stars and glamour in attendance. Officially opened by TV3’s Glenda Gilson, the salon also featured on TV3’s Xposé. Audrey Rogers, established her Total Hair Care salon back in 2004. She relocated from her premises in the Total Fitness Complex to the Grange Road Retail Centre, opposite Marlay Park. Total Hair Care is Ireland’s first salon to offer private areas where clients can have their hair tended to in private rooms.
Audrey’s love of hairstyling and passion for perfection runs in the blood! Among her staff of 12 are Audrey’s son Philip, who runs the Barber Shop and her daughter, Aimee, a Master Colourist, working with the ALFAPARF Milano range of luxury products. So, if you are looking for a little pampering from Indian Head Massage to Highlights; Hair Extensions to Beauty Treatments – why not pay Audrey and her team a visit? Final word to Audrey “I’m certain that our clients will love the new salon and enjoy the standards of luxury we are trying to deliver. The luxury is for them and they deserve it.”
“We were approached by ladies from the Muslim community who wanted to avail of our services but for religious/cultural reasons were uncomfortable removing their headscarves in a public. They asked us whether we would consider facilitating them by allocating a private area. The new salon now provides a completely private room for anyone wishing privacy for the full range of services provided at Total Hair Care”, explained Audrey. The salon also offers a separate Barber Shop, Full Hairdressing Salon, Beauty Rooms and Private Rooms (by appointment) for clients who wish to have total privacy.
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Sadly the club has folded for the moment, thanks to all our former members. We had funds of €1,392.66 left in the kitty and we donated it to the LauraLynn House at the Children's Sunshine Home Hospice.
We meet each Wednesday in Ballinteer St. John's GAA Pavilion from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. We organise talks, activities and outings. Full programme of events throughout the year. New members, aged 55+, are very welcome. Just come along to meet us. After Christmas we will resume on 6th January. Our programme for the six moths to June 2010 is in preparation.
DUNDRUM FLOWER CLUB On Tues. 8th December Mary Flynn will demonstrate her ideas of 'Creative Christmas' This should give us the inspiration to 'deck the halls' and begin the Christmas fun. Gort Muire is the venue and the time is 7.45pm. Plenty of parking.
MARLAY HOUSE CHRISTMAS SERIES 2009 Marlay House, Rathfarnham Admission €15/€12 Bookings should be made through Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire on 2312929. Limited seating available.
SIMPSON’S HOSPITAL CRAFT FAIR Saturday 6th December 2009 10.30am till 4pm. Make a date for coffee with a friend and get some special pressies for Christmas. Simpson’s are celebrating the opening of our new conservatory by inviting professional craft people to bring lots of Christmas spirit. Come and celebrate with us, admission is €5 and includes tea/coffee and Christmas pudding. TANEY CRAFT MARKET TANEY PARISH CENTRE, DUNDRUM December 12th from 10am - 2.30pm. Lots of different craft stalls, home baking, coffee shop open. Admission free. Special guest at November Market - come and meet a Guide dog and his owner. Interested stall holders contact Jennifer Armstrong on 288 1494.
Ballinteer Male Voice Choir Thursday 10th December @ 8pm Join the choir for an evening of Christmas celebration, including some of your favourite well known festive carols,and enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in the atmospheric Marlay House. DUNDRUM LIBRARY TEL: 298 5000 ONGOING EVENTS FOR DUNDRUM LIBRARY
THE MARLAY ICA GUILD The ladies of Marlay Guild ICA have a wonderful programme of talks, outings and events to look forward to in 2009-2010. Members will have talks on fashion, health issues, history and culture as well as the opportunity to engage in a range of classes (textiles, calligraphy, gardening, yoga etc.). We meet at 8pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in Marlay Grange Parish Centre. New members are always welcome. Please contact us on 087 953 2352.
Cupla Focal/Irish Language group Every Monday at 10am Parent and Toddler Group Friday Mornings 10am-12 pm. Book Club 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 6.45pm Writers Group Alternate Wednesdays at 10am Scrabble Group Alternate Fridays at 2pm
LOCAL SOCIAL GROUP Ballinteer based social group for unattached adults is looking for new members. Activities include live music; dining out; cinema, bowling, weekends away. Tel Deirdre on 086 369 8931 or Steve on 086 887 3644
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Ile-Liffey Sat 5th December @ 2pm A meeting of cultures in a performance of African drumming, singing, traditional Irish flute and salsa piano. Solomon Ijigade, Gabriel Akujobi, Gwenn Frin, Tony Oscar and Brian Fleming use song, melody, story, dance and an array of Irish and West African percussion instruments to bring to life songs and rhythms from Ile-Ife (a Nigerian town) to the banks of the Liffey.
Story time for 3-6 year olds Tuesday at 3.30-4pm Dundrum Library will be closed for Christmas from 24th Dec - 4th Jan inclusive.
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RATHFARNHAM PARISH (CHURCH OF IRELAND) RATHFARNHAM VILLAGE Christmas Flower Demonstration with Richard Haslam on Thursday 3rd December 2009 at 8pm. Admission €12. Proceeds in aid of the Memorial Hall Renovation Fund. For Tickets call Emma 494 9503 or The Rectory 490 5543. Christmas Church Services: Carols by Candlelight Sunday 20th December at 7pm Christmas Eve 11pm Holy Communion
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Christmas Day 10.30am Family Christmas Service
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Reconciliation Services: Wednesday 16th Dec: Dundrum, 7.30pm
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Thursday 17th Dec: Meadowbrook, 7.30pm Tuesday 22nd Dec: Ballinteer, 7.30pm Carol Service: St. Attracta’s Sr. School Monday 21st Dec. 8pm Christmas Eve: Thursday 24th Dec. 10am Children’s Mass: 6.30pm Christmas Carols: 8.30 pm Christmas Night Mass: 9pm Christmas Day: Friday 25th Dec Mass Times 9.30am; 11am; 12.30 pm (No evening Mass on Christmas Day) DUNDRUM METHODIST CHURCH Usual services of worship on Sunday 20th: 10am and 11:30am. Later on that Sunday the Carol service to which all from any and no church background are welcome, at 7pm, followed by refreshments.
6th December: Dear Santa Write your letter to Santa 13th December: Wish upon a Star. Decorate a beautiful star to hang on your Christmas tree 20th December: Flying Angels Make an angel from spun wool as a gift for someone special.
Christmas Eve reflection at (time to be confirmed) Tel: 295 1940 for details Christmas Day Service at 10am
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From December 4th Our traditional live crib returns this year and is sure to delight people of all ages. Say hello to all your old favourites as well as a few newcomers. Airfield is at its most beautiful at Christmas. The live crib, the smell of freshly cut trees and the twinkling lights of the city create a magical feel to this remaining little piece of country in the city. Breathe in the crisp air and let yourself feel the true spirit of Christmas as you escape the hustle and bustle outside.
Nativity Play 15th December We are delighted to welcome the senior infants from Holy Cross National School back this year with their special performance of the Christmas story. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime performance. Time 12 noon.
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Children’s Book Fair An opportunity to buy all your book presents for children at great prices. International Education Services are a family owned business specialising in Children’s books. They supply public libraries and Government Depts. throughout the Republic of Ireland with a wide range of children’s books from leading publishers. They can advise on all needs from the avid to the reluctant reader.
Christmas Storytime Children’s Books Ireland have selected Jack Lynch, one of Ireland’s leading storytellers for you this Christmas. Wrap up well and come along to the red barn to be delighted with Folk tales, myths, legends, tall tales and Jack’s own original material.
Airfield Gift Shop Airfield Gift Shop is brimming over with Festive treats and decorations! Great gift ideas for all price ranges! Savon du Marseille Soap, Hope and Benson Purses, fabulous new jewellery and Lily Flame Candles. The popular Wooden Doll House is now back in stock @ €134.95 including dolls and furniture! Chicken Houses Due in Early December Airfield Gift Shop. Orders for Christmas Cakes, Puddings and Hampers can also be made. Contact Jen on 296 4425.
Green Santa 12th December (1pm & 3.30pm) Green Santa will visit Airfield to share his stories of Christmas long ago. He will tell children all he has learned from nature and even remember some secrets about your Mum and Dad when they were small. €6 per ticket (includes entry fee to the walk) Advance booking is strongly recommended.
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THE MILL GALLERY Tel: 296 9340 “Echo of a Silent Cry” Photography by DIANNE WHYTE 12th December - 14th January 2009 Photographs dealing with the effects of institutional enclosure on the person confined. Are they ever free from the inflicted rules and suppression?
Call our Box Office on 01 296 9340 or call in to the Mill Theatre Box Office. We're open from Monday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm, and the theatre re-opens at 6.30pm when there is an evening performance. You can also book online at www.milltheatre.com DECEMBER LISTINGS DRAMA
Helter Skelter Thurs 3rd - Sat 5th December 8pm €12 Irish Premiere of a play by the always controversial and always brilliant Neil Labute. A middle class couple she heavily pregnant rendezvous on a shopping break in the city. The play follows the deteriorating relationship between husband and wife when a mobile call interrupts their conversation.
Christmas Pantomime - Fluffy’s Xmas Factor Fri 4th Dec - Sun 10th Jan Weekdays 10am, 11.45am & 6pm Sat & Sun 2pm, 4pm & 6pm No performance on Mondays. Tickets from €18. Family Specials from €60 for 5. Join Joe Conlan, the Princess of Irish panto at the Mill Theatre for a show full of fun, frolics and fantaboulous singing. Don't miss this X citing, X traordinary, X cellent show for all the family!! She’s The Best!...Oh No She’s Not!...Oh Yes She Is..Coz She’s Won The Xmas Factor!!
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The Three Tenors Monday 28th December 8pm €35 They hardly need an introduction. Ireland’s very own and hugely successful Three Tenors continue to be a major attraction at venues all over Ireland and abroad. Enjoy an evening of wonderful Arias sung with great flair and gusto. A magical night out for this special time of year.
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Get on Yer Bike This Christmas/New Year by Sara Sweetman Sick of sitting in traffic, paying high petrol and diesel prices plus road tax and Insurance? Or, you may just want to reduce your carbon footprint as well as your costs. Well, the Electric Bike could be the answer to your problems. Most journeys you do are within easy range of an Electric Bike, so the car begins to look a bit out of date! It’s amazing how much ground you can cover in a few minutes. In the time it takes to get in a car and onto the road, you would already be hundreds of yards away on your Electric Bicycle. You can slip through stalled traffic, whiz along cycle lanes and arrive at your destination exhilarated, ready for anything. All the fun, but none of the sweat! Did you know that Electric Bicycles come under the Cycle to Work Scheme? Under the scheme commuters can claim tax relief on electric bicycles up to a €1,000! CyclePower only sell the most advanced and capable powered bicycles. These are some of the best electric bikes anywhere in the world. They are practical and fun to ride rewarding their owner's investment over and over again. CyclePower offers a FREE One Week Trail on any one of
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Reduce Stress this Christmas by Ian Epstein Christmas is typically one of the most stressful times of the year. The expense of buying gifts, the pressure of shopping and most importantly the pressure of family togetherness can all combine into being under pressure. Some practical tips can help you reduce your stress. Gifts Change the way that you buy gifts, instead of buying a gift for everyone have a Kris Kringle where everyone draws a name out of a hat and buys a present only for that person. Or, buy presents for children only and set a limit on the cost of the presents. Make a list of all gifts you want to buy before you go shopping. There is nothing worse than wandering around a shopping centre waiting for inspiration to strike. Do your shopping early, last minute shopping causes high stress. Buy a few small extras just in case you have a few unexpected guests. Christmas Dinner If you are hosting dinner - delegate, there is no need to do everything yourself. Buy some non-perishable foods.
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Pre-cook the ham & turkey on Christmas Eve. You can also prepare vegetables and potatoes in advance! Family & Friends Stress and anxiety are common during the festive season, so avoid known topics that will cause tension. Use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing to deal with anxious moments. Plan some after dinner activities to relieve tension. Don’t self medicate with alcohol. Little Extras Write Christmas cards at beginning of December and keep a list of who you have sent them to. Buy Christmas stamps book as you get one free stamp (all helps!) Be Healthy Even though it’s the season to be jolly, too much food and drink is harmful, do it in moderation. Don’t drink and drive. Get enough sleep. Regular exercise will help you through the festive season. Have a Very Happy and Stress Free Christmas and a Relaxing New Year!
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LIBRA
Allowing yourself the luxury of higher education within the realms the paranormal, is put temporarily on the back burner. Christmas means so much to you that all energies are focussed on the festive celebrations. Your love decision was right for you at that time. Now, nostalgia and yearning may well take you back to what was lost but now is found.
Stop worrying and overly fretting about your love life, rather, begin to accept that love that you want is there, or just about to enter your life for good. This Christmas, through the power of your prayers, has evolved your thinking and expectations to a deeper level of understanding, not just within your own surroundings, but within the realms of the universe.
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SCORPIO
Happy holidays Taurus. You have wished for and are about to receive your desired dreams at this, the most precious time of your personal year. The chain of events are at last set in motion which will ultimately lead to your commitment to the one true soul mate of destiny. Artistically, you cannot lose as your talents are peaking now. Be extra generous to those who need you.
A marriage is forecast in this spread. Cards advise that you, for once take the lead and do not be backward in doing what you do best: organising. The over-abundant festivities can leave you feeling deflated, but you bounce back with a purpose. A new year trip has nothing short of a magical influence on your psyche. A love pact made now can last eternally.
GEMINI
SAGITTARIUS
Putting your emotional life on pause for a few days is the way to go. You have much to do and must focus on the task at hand. An unexpected trip abroad breaks a pattern and is needed for you to take proper stock of situations which you may well have magnified out of all proportion. Love may appear very basic and non-exciting, but is in fact, very real and warm.
Well Sagittarius! The life you wish to live is in your hands. Don’t miss the signs lest you should miss out on the fundamental basis for happiness. True quality time never came out of a persons wallet and indeed never can. Yes! You are so loved and your intuitions are correct in matters of the heart. Your dream abode is attainable and needs your attention now.
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CAPRICORN
The Yule tide season is especially happy for you as you are in your personal energy time. The shoppers paradise abroad cheers you and you find yourself making plans to travel again even before you are back. A family reunion goes rather well and you are the perfect host. Don’t give up on the job front as the positive aspects are more prevalent than the negatives.
This wonderful Yuletide season is the right time to impart your innermost feelings to a loved one. A choice of whether to take up a position abroad, or weather the financial storm at home is taking most of your precious energies. A study of biblical time and lands is a project worth doing. Take time to revel in the festivities as the new year brings huge, though welcome changes.
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AQUARIUS
A message from beyond the grave for you Leo…‘play the music!’ and do not give in to melancholy. Life is so good for you and you must live this to the absolute full. A meeting with your friends at the coffee shop in town, is the time and place where the plans are formed which, in effect, is the chain of events that in time, shall present your destiny to you.
The Christmas religious ceremonies have such a nostalgic affect on you. This is so good for your psyche as you endeavour to make a better effort with those you love from now on. Your thoughts on business are by no means thrown to the four winds, rather, this is the time to initiate the start of your future career. don’t allow love take a back seat at any time this holiday.
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PISCES
You cannot be at the top of the pinnacle unless you strive, step by step to attain the right to be there. Truly spiritual thoughts dominate your thinking this holy season. When you are of the mind to behave charitably towards the less fortunate…run with it. Your actions shall have a most wonderful affect on the karma due to you in the foreseeable future.
Meditation can help you clear your headspace and thus allow you concentrate on important issues as they arise, not all at once where nothing at all reaches completion. Work is on the cards and you must be ready for the improved challenges ahead. Sure! Changes are afoot, but this does not mean misery, rather life is steering you to contentment and harmony.
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Index - Where it’s at! Activities for Children/Teens/Adults Giddy Studios................................................................................................................37 Kellystown Riding School.......................................................................................37 Sing with Cathy (Singing Lessons)..................................................................11 Wonderland Workshops (drama).....................................................................37 Blinds & Curtains Ballinteer Blinds............................................................................................................45 Builders Attic Fanatic (attic conversions)........................................................................45 Mission Construction...............................................................................................17 Noonan Construction..............................................................................................29 Butcher (online order & home delivery) John Meats & Co........................................................................................................11 Car Sales/Service Foster Motor Co..........................................................................................................25 Christmas Trees............................................................................................................13 Cleaning Chem Dry (Carpets/Upholstery)........................................................................23 Oven Blitz (Oven Cleaning).....................................................................................10 Oven Clean (Oven Cleaning)..............................................................................23 Pristine.ie (House Cleaning)..................................................................................45 Computers/IT Solutions Laser Computer Sales...................................................................................................24 Paula Flanagan (One-To-One Training)..........................................................24 Counselling/Hypnotherapy Ian Epstein.........................................................................................................................41 Credit Control Guard Credit Control................................................................................................15 Dog Grooming/Walking Clip n’ Tails....................................................................................................................... 31 Double Glazing/Glass Malplas Windows & Doors....................................................................................28 Driving Lessons Steve’s Driving School..............................................................................................17 Education DLRCC - Green Christmas.........................................................................................31 Skills for Work Courses.............................................................................................30 Electrician Churchtown Electrical...............................................................................................29 Oliver Brady......................................................................................................................21 Electric Bicycles Cycle Power.....................................................................................................................38 Estate Agent Classic Home Sales - Philip Thompson.............................................................48 Fishmonger Al’s Fish Shop..................................................................................................................11 Florist Dundrum Blooms............................................................................................................7 Funerals Peter Massey - Sandyford.......................................................................................39 Gardens Greenshoots Landscape Services.......................................................................21
GardenForce - Garden Design/Landscaping................................................20 4Gardensales - Tools/Repairs.................................................................................21 Graphic Designer BlueOrange Design Services................................................................................42 Hair & Beauty Total Hair Care...............................................................................................................26 Gel Nails by Roslyn (mobile service)...............................................................43 Health & Fitness Dundrum Acupuncture...............................................................................................6 Pilates - Anne Sexton........................................................................................................9 Pilates - with Amelia......................................................................................................43 Insurance Broker Carron Insurance Ltd.................................................................................................39 Insulation- Home Energy Saving BER Essentials.....................................................................................................................31 Interiors/Home Furnishings eBoutique.ie.....................................................................................................................31 Sky Interiors..................................................................................................................... 19 Jewellers Fitzgibbon Jewellers........................................................................................................3 Life Coaching/Training/Back to Work Alive & Kicking..................................................................................................................17 Memorials/Headstones McCluskey Memorials...............................................................................................39 Nursing Home The Marlay..........................................................................................................................7 Painter/Decorator Dave Verdon.......................................................................................................................5 Plumbing Brian McGarry...................................................................................................................23 Solicitors Dillon Solicitors..............................................................................................................14 Joe Clancy Solicitors......................................................................................................29 Style Consultant/Personal Shopper Janice Coyne......................................................................................................................8 Restaurants Bewley’s Brasserie.........................................................................................................27 Wine Merchants Mitchell & Son (Grange Rd).......................................................................................2
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