About Rathfarnham Sept/Oct issue

MAGAZINES

Rathfarnham Issue 9: September - October 2009

Time for a New Hobby or Skill?

LOCAL COURSES & CLASSES SPECIAL!

Tax Return Time Are You Paying Too Much?

Making Time for Romance Is Your Child a Fussy Eater?

- www.mychild.ie Plus Local News & Events, Tarot-Scopes, Recipes and much more!

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Contents About Life Training Mum’s Returning to Work.............................6 About Finances - Tax Return Time................8 About Recipe Sweet and Sour Venison Roast ...................10 About Legal Matters Effective Debt Collection.............................12 About Relationships Finding Time for Romance..........................14 About Crossword - Very Cpyptic! ...............16 About Children’s issues Eat Your Greens! ..........................................18

About Gardening Round the Garden in September...............20 About Education Local Couses & Classes Special............22 - 30 About Local Events Rathfarnham Roundup ..........................34-37 About Eye Care Looking After the Windows to your Soul ..38 About Word search - Trees Theme............40 About Style What’s Your Personal Style?........................42 Tarot-scopes for September by Mags........44 Index .............................................................46

Welcome to the September/October issue of About Rathfarnham So, the summer clothes are slowing being packed away and it’s time for many to return to school/college, get back to routines, perhaps deal with an ‘empty nest’ and make plans for the colourful days of autumn.

Like me, you have probably promised yourself that you will take up a new hobby, course or interest with the onset of the darker evenings. Well, no excuse this year, as we have a special feature on Local Courses and Class inside from Art Classes to Music Lessons; Parenting Courses to Golf Lessons - it’s time to get off that couch and join in!

Autumn also heralds Tax Return Time, so read local accountant Aidan Barrett's advice and make sure you are not paying too much tax (page 8) ! 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. There are plenty of great offers and excellent value for money available to you from our local advertisers - from Fine Dining to Hairstyling; Reflexology to Personal Styling. So remember, save time and money and support local business.

Ever conscious of people’s budget, there is also plenty of free advice inside - Ita from Alive & Kicking has advice for Mum’s Returning to Work; David Kavanagh of Avalon has top tips on Finding Time for Romance and Mags’ Tarotscopes will give you a guide to what September has in store for you!

There are also plenty of FREE or low-cost local events listed in our Rathfarnham Roundup (pages 34-37).

Don’t forget, if you have an event coming up, email the details to fiona@aboutmagazines.ie and we will list it for FREE. Until next time, enjoy your FREE issue of About Rathfarnham and don’t forget to put your watch back an hour on 25th October!

Copy deadline for the Nov/Dec issue: 14th October 2009 Contact us T: 499 3022 Email: fiona@aboutmagazines.ie Web: www.aboutmagazines.ie Published by: About Magazines Editor: Fiona Tuomey fiona@aboutmagazines.ie Graphic Design: Colm Geoghegan, Tel: 045 865529 Mob:087 6430519, Email: colmgeoghegan@gmail.com

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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 One Day Trainings on topics such as: "Personal Developement", "How to Overcome Fear of Flying", and "Learn how to Reduce Stress". Based in Main Street, Dundrum, we limit the numbers to a maximum of twelve people. On Saturday 5th September the Training is specifically geared to preparing Mums for their Return to Work.

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.

Are you stuck in a rut?

Preparation is the key. You know the old adage ‘If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’.

Here are some tips on how to get started.

Firstly take some time out to decide what exactly it is you want to do. Once you have decided that you can work on the rest. Set out a plan of action. Make a list of all the things that will be necessary to put in place in order for you to go back to work.

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ABOUT FINANCES

Tax Return Time It’s that time of year again where 2008 Income Tax returns have to be filed with the Revenue Commissioners by 31st October 2009. Any income tax due for 2008 has to be paid over by that date as well.

Since we are now under the self-assessment system it is each taxpayer’s responsibility to insure that this deadline is met. For self-employed people accounts have to be prepared and results submitted as part of the Return of Income declaration.

As a lot of emphasis is placed on the declaration of income and payment to the Revenue Commissioners of outstanding tax most selfemployed people are aware of the responsibilities and obligations to be met by this deadline. But there are a large number of people who are not aware there is unclaimed money which belongs to them. Tax credits are not being claimed and people are losing out by simply not filling in and submitting a form. Outlined below are just samples of the tax credits which are not being used.

by Aidan Barrett Rent-a-room relief and Childcare services schemes.

It is necessary for the taxpayer to claim these allowances and reliefs. It is not done automatically.

Filling in a Return of Income form is one way of doing this. Contacting the Revenue is another possibility. They have a very good online site at www.revenue.ie which has extensive information on all tax allowances and reliefs with contact details to get in touch with them. If form filling or talking to the Revenue seems too daunting then employing an accountant is another option. They are experts in this field and even a simple chat with an accountant may save you money.

Do not assume that you are receiving everything you are entitled to. This is money that could be due to you but only you can ensure that it is gets into your pocket and not remain unclaimed in the hands of the taxman.

Home Carer Allowance Stay at home married parents are entitled to an allowance of €900 in 2008 Medical Expenses Tax relief can be claimed on certain medical expenses incurred in 2008 Rent Tax Relief An individual, paying for private rented accommodation can claim tax relief on the rent paid at the standard rate of income tax subject to certain conditions.

Service Charges Service charges paid in 2007 qualify for tax relief in 2008.

Trade Union subscriptions Trade union subscriptions to a maximum of €300 qualify for income tax relief.Taxpayers may qualify for personal tax credits which they are not aware of.

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ABOUT RECIPE

Sweet and Sour Venison Roast & Bramble Fool Sweet and Sour Venison Roast Ingredients: 1.5kg (3lb) haunch, saddle or shoulder of venison A little fat for browning the meat 150ml (1/4 pt) slightly diluted tomato purée 1 tsp salt and ground pepper 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Pinch mixed spice 1 medium onion thinly sliced 60g (2oz) butter 1 dsp brown sugar 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp French mustard 1 sliced orange

Method Melt fat in pan and brown the venison all over. Put all the other ingredients into a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes, stirring so that they don't burn.

Place the meat into an open roasting tin and pour the sauce over the top. Cover the meat and cook in a medium oven, 180°C, Gas mark 4, or 350°F. Baste your roast frequently and turn your meat occasionally. Your finished joint will have a thoroughly sticky brown coating.

Bramble Fool Ingredients: 350g (12oz) blackberries 50g (2oz) caster sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 300ml (1/2 pint) double cream

Method Put the blackberries in a pan with the sugar and simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes until softened. Leave to cool, then strain off any excess liquid. Purée the blackberries in a food processor until smooth, then sieve to remove the pips. Stir in the lemon juice.

Whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks then fold in the blackberry purée. Spoon into 6 individual serving dishes. and chill for a few hours before serving.

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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS

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.

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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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ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

Finding Time for Romance Finding time for romance often proves to be difficult if not impossible for most people these days. Hectic work schedules, household chores, taking care of your children’s endless demands usually leave you exhausted at the end of a long week.

When you are juggling a busy lifestyle and a relationship, finding time to keep the candles (never mind the fires) of romance burning can be a huge struggle. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’re trying to regain some time for the love that you have, following these simple steps below should make your struggle to regain romance a whole lot easier. If your relationship is a priority to you, then you should be giving it all the attention it needs. = Create your own simple rituals that show you care for each other, such as leaving notes, a phone call or emailing each day. = Listen without giving advice, taking responsibility, or trying to "fix" things. Let your mate enjoy the luxury of knowing that you are really listening, only giving feedback when asked. = Talk to each other about what's going on in your lives besides the day-to-day running of the household or office talk. = Turn off the TV for 15 minutes every night to talk and check in with each other. = Instead of the standard, "How was your day?" exchange, pick at least one good thing about your day and share it with each other. = Date at unusual times - make breakfast dates and brunch dates or meet each other for drinks after work. You can keep the dates short. = Hire help - Hire a babysitter or someone to cut the lawn and use the time to do things together.

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by David Kavanagh, Avalon = Give each other a kiss when coming and going. Give plenty of hugs and try to laugh together. = Plan a regular "date" night once a week and stick to it = Make a “love list”-write out ten things you would like your partner to do for you each month, neck massages, foot rubs etc, (small things that don’t take a huge amount of time) and commit to doing at least two a week.

It is very easy to drift apart from each other.

You need to validate each other’s experiences and make time for your partner, however difficult this is. Make lists of what you have to do during the week, see what can be deferred or delegated and use this time as quality time with each other.

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ABOUT GAMES

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ABOUT CHILDREN - DIFFICULT EATERS

Eat Your Greens! by www.mychild.ie

Healthy eating for children is one of the most important parenting topics, but what do you do if your child is a fussy or difficult eater?

Mum, Hollie Smith shares her top tips from her book, ‘Dealing with Difficult Eaters: Stop mealtimes becoming a battleground with fussy children’, co-written with Dr. Sandi Mann and Sally Child.

1. Be Cool Easier said than done, admittedly, but it’s true that attitude is everything when it comes to feeding children.

Never let them see that their food issues are upsetting you – in some cases it will simply make things worse.

2. Be Resilent Whether you’re trying to expand the limited food horizons of a fussy eater, or overhaul the habits of a child with a weight problem, you’ll need to be consistent, firm and resolute.

3. Be A Foodie Get them in the kitchen, cooking their own food, and in the garden, growing it. Take them shopping, let them choose, allow them to prepare meals and snacks. Experiment, try something different every so often.

4. Be A Good Eater Yourself Sit at the table with them, eat your greens, keep your treat intake limited. You are the foremost influence on your children, in eating and everything else.

7. Be Well Informed Do your homework so you know what the basics of nutrition are – that way, you’ll know off the top of your head what healthy alternatives you can offer a child who is asking for junk food. There are many different foods out there… it’s just a matter of discovering them all.

8. Be United Get everyone else involved on your side.

There’s not much point in dealing with a difficult eater one way, if someone else is dealing with it a different way.

9. Be Reasonable Maybe your little difficult eater just doesn’t like certain foods, or maybe they have a perfectly understandable preference for white bread. Why not? A child should never be made to eat anything.

10. Be Moderate Don’t fret or obsess about food – apart from driving yourself insane, you may have the opposite effect to the one you were hoping for. What our kids eat is, and should be, something to care about and be concerned about. It’s all about balance.

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5. Be Careful Don’t offer food as a bribe or reward, however desperate you get, and keep praise low-key. Be sure not to ‘label’ them – you may well have a difficult eater on your hands, but don’t call them one to their face.

6. Be Sensitive Watch out for the difficult eater with an underlying emotional need, and always treat the issue with care and understanding.

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ABOUT GARDENING

Round the Garden in September September brings a definite shift in the feel of the garden.The colour palette changes to a ‘dryer' one with golden yellows, deep oranges, and glowing reds.

A few plants suddenly shout for attention coming to the fore for the first time, but more start to prepare themselves for the colder times ahead.

Ornamental grasses lead the way, with many ‘flowering' over the coming weeks.Of the perennials, of particular interest are Heuchera, Agapanthus, and Helenium (sunflower). All offer flower in the early September garden, with the sunflower providing the additional benefits of excellent height and structure and wonderful seed-heads.

Elsewhere, interest is provided by fruiting plants.

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rich magenta colour of its plentiful berries which, whilst it does little of interest for a good part of the year, screams and shouts just when the garden needs a burst of something new.

Finally, the garden centres will start to stock spring bulbs at this time of year, and it really pays to buy these now while they are fresh.Too many people seem to put off buying their bulbs until later in the season, but think about buying them now and take advantage of the better (and fresher) selections available.

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ABOUT LOCAL COURSES & CLASSES

Local Courses & Classes Ok, you know how every year you promise yourself that you are going to take up a sport, hobby, learn something new or just get out of the house one evening per week?

Well, there is no excuse this Autumn not to do so. There are plenty of inexpensive local courses and classes taking place throughout the coming weeks. So read on and get involved!

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ABOUT LOCAL COURSES & CLASSES

Local Courses & Classes Wonderland Workshops Wonderland Workshops was founded

by Sarajane Bloomer in 2005. Their weekly performing arts classes, combining drama, dance and music, have a strong emphasis on personal development. Performers, aged from 2 to 12, are encouraged to take an active role in each class while discovering and utilising their own unique talents.

Each term culminates in a lively and imaginative showcase where family and friends can experience the Wonderland magic for themselves.

Irish Dancing Class

Wonderland Workshops

FREE OPEN CLASSES SEPTEMBER 09

Explore the exciting world of dance and drama with classically trained young Irish theatre professionals!

Performers welcome from 2 to 12 years!

Stimulating classes which foster creativity, encourage personal development, increase self-confidence and artistic awareness.

End of term Showcase No previous experience necessary, just enthusiasm!

Small group sizes with individual attention.

Limited places available.

For more information contact Sarajane Bloomer on Phone 01 2959619 Mobile 087 9256400 Email sarajane@wonderlandtheatre.com

Scoil Rince Seoige

From 5:30pm Mondays From in St. Colmcilles Community College on Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16.

From Fr om 1:30pm Saturdays in Rua Red, Civic Square, Tallaght, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

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Scoil Rince Seoige was established in September 2008 and is growing from strength to strength each week. Irish dancing is a hobby to be enjoyed by all. It is an excellent form of physical activity and it provides us with a unique cultural identity. Irish dancing includes solo dancing, ceili dancing (in groups), grading examinations and performance in class demonstrations/shows. There is also a competitive element involved and it is up to each individual to decide if he/she wishes to participate in such competitions.

Scoil Rince Seoige provides an opportunity to attain the highest standards in Irish dancing.

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Local Courses & Classes Anne Sexton - Pilates Classes Pilates will dramatically change how your body looks and feels. You will feel strong yet flexible.

Balanced and toned, without the bulk associated with weight training. In pilates we concentrate on lengthening and strengthening the muscles improving elasticity and joint mobility. The focus is on creating balance between all the muscle groups every muscle group in the body is worked from our feet up.

The whole body is evenly worked creating a strong yet flexible body helping us perform our daily activities and sport without injury.

I run a range of classes in a number of venues, catering for the beginner, continuation, advanced and over 50’s (morning and evening classes). My classes in St Johns GAA club in Ballinteer and The Quaker Meeting House in Churchtown have being running for years and have built up a very loyal following. Call me on 087 269 8375 / 01 201 2994 for our September Classes Call me on 087 269 8375 / 01 201 2994 for our September Classes

ART CLASSES Levis Art Classes Local artist Caroline Levis was educated at Trinity College and the National College of

Watercolour art classes for beginners and intermediate standard in private studio, Churchtown, Dublin 14.

Class size is small. Maximum number per class is 7.

Art and Design. She is a full-time artist and divides her time between her Dublin studio, the family home in West Cork, and summer workshops in Crete.

Caroline gives regular courses on watercolour art, for beginners upwards, both in her private Churchtown studio. Class sizes are small, with a maximum number of 7 students per class. Classes are available in the mornings 10 – 12 and Afternoons 2 4. Next term commences September.

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Local Courses & Classes Encore! School of Performing Arts Encore! was established in 1998 in Knocklyon and since then has grown to service four centres. The two principals of the Encore! School are Caoimhe Brennan and Emer O’Neill both Secondary School and Primary School teachers respectively.

They have developed a formula of work and play: the “Rainbow System” TM which allows the pupils of the school explore their creative talents at class while also taking part in a full scale theatrical production every year.

The emphasis on participation of every individual in each class has resulted in a learning environment which promotes the growth of self confidence and allows the students develop their talents We have classes in the four centres: Knocklyon, Taney Parish Centre, Sandyford Community Centre and The Mill Theatre itself. Now enrolling for September 2009.

Tel: Emer 087-908 5677 or Caoimhe 087-908 5913 or see www.encorekids.ie

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KAIES - Adult Education Classes KAIES was established by a group of women volunteers, who came together to provide adult education classes in the Knocklyon area as a way of bringing the community together. We have done this in very successfully for seventeen years now.

The courses are held in the Knocklyon Community Center, which is behind Superquinn on the Knocklyon Road. They are held in the mornings and in the evenings and there is a wide range of courses to suit everyone.

Some of our students come to make friends some come to have a night out and some come to further their careers.

Many of our students have become very successful artists, have exhibitions and sell their paintings. Others have written books and some have won medals for dancing!

So, plan ahead and come to our enrolling on 7th September. You are all welcome. www.aboutmagazines.ie

KAIES Day and Evening Courses AUTUMN 2009 ph: 086 202 5854

Course Pilates Life Skills for Well Being Guitar Family Finance Golf (Beginners) Golf (Improvers) Art Pilates Family Hairdressing Digital Photography Photoshop Art Autumn Time in the Garden

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ABOUT LOCAL COURSES & CLASSES

Local Courses & Classes Churchtown School of Music The Churchtown School of Music was established in 2005, in dedicated premises at Churchtown Park House. Last year we sent three students off to third level music colleges to start their graduate studies and this year we have another three going the same route.

This year we are encouraging all those adults who have time on their hands to join us in the mornings to finish what they started all those years ago. Or simply just start from the beginning! We are also running Music Appreciation and Learn to Read Music classes.

We also have Pre-Instrumental classes for ages 4,5 and 6. This is a 2 year course following on from Monkey Music. These classes bridge that gap between Monkey Music and choosing an instrument. After that we offer Intro to Guitar or Intro to Singing. These are group classes giving the children a taste of the discipline of learning an instrument in a comfortable setting.

Churchtown School of Music NOW ENROLLING FOR SEPT '09 TUITION IN ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOICE

Pre- instrumental classes for 4,5 and 6 yr olds Morning classes for adults

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298 9185 or 087 247 1208 Email: amaybin2@eircom.net Churchtown Park House, Upper Churchtown Rd, Dublin 14.

all rhythm and no blues! tel: 01-2989185 Action songs and rhymes

Monkey Music Monkey Music was introduced to Ireland in 2007. Recently we were invited to collaborate with the RDS in providing Music Education for Junior and Senior Infants in two inner city schools. This has been a great success and is continuing in the Autumn.

We are also delighted to announce that we will be running classes in The National Concert Hall starting Sat Sept. 5th. Our weekly classes will also continue in Churchtown School of Music on Monday and Saturday mornings. If your child is in pre-school and you can’t come to the classes don’t forget we can come to you. Just ask your Crèche/Montessori to contact us to organise a free demo session.

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Whilst a general internet search will show up text trying its best to describe these technologies, www.commoncraft.com does an excellent job of explaining all this with short cartoon-like videos. The site does also include a couple of videos on less obvious subjects like the benefits of using energy saving lightbulbs and electing a US president.

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Rathfarnham Roundup sponsored by Tuesday 29th of September ‘Personal Style Night’ with Janice Coyne in Giddy Studios I shall be hosting a personal style night in the Giddy Studios (above the shops) on Grange Road at Marley Park. Find out more about Body shape, Clothing personality, Colour, Capsule wardrobe and using accessories to change outfits. Starts 7.30pm with a glass of wine and finish around 9.30 pm with tea/ coffee. The cost is €20 per person. Text 086 806 7702 or e-mail janicecoyne@gmail.com. Places limited.

September Events at Ballyroan Library All of our regular events are back up and running. If you need any further information, just call 494 1900 Weekly classes Beginner’s Spanish Starts Thursday 17th from 3.30-5pm Irish: Starts Monday 21st at 6.45pm French Conversation Group: Starts Thursday 10th at 7 pm

The Marlay ICA Guild

German: Starts Tuesday 22nd at 11.15am

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 will also have outings to places of cultural and historical interest as well as shopping and fine dining!

We meet at 8pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in Marlay Grange Parish Centre. The first meeting for 2009/2010 will be on 10th September at 8pm.

New members are always welcome.Please contact us on 087 953 2352.

Knitting Group: Starts Tuesday 15th at 4pm. Beginners welcome!

Local Social Group Dublin 16 based social group for unattached adults is looking for new members. Activities include live music; dining out; cinema, bowling, weekends away. Tel Deirdre on 86 369 8931 or Steve on 086 887 3644

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Writer’s Group: Thursdays at 10.30am Parent and Toddler Group: Starts Friday 18th at 10am Monthly Classic Movie night The Ladykillers: Wednesday 23rd September at 8pm Poetry Circle: Starts Tuesday 15th at 6.45pm. Meets monthly Reader’s Group: Starts Tuesday 8th at 7pm. Meets Monthly Genealogy for Beginners: Saturday 12th from 2-4pm Booking essential Join Paul Gorry, Association of Professional Genealogists of Ireland, to learn about the various sources in geneaology and how to utilise them.

Children’s Activities Chess: Starts Saturday 11th at 10am.

Suitable for 8-12 year olds

Rathfarnham Roundup sponsored by Junior Book Club: Resumes on Thursday October 1st at 3.30pm Suitable for 8-12 year olds Storytime for little ones! Wednesdays at 3.30pm

Ballinteer Active Retirement Group 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.

Ballinteer Male Voice Choir Fresh from their recent successes at the International Choral Festival in France and their recent concert in Rathfarnham Castle, the Ballinteer Male Voice Choire are getting ready for their appearance in the Nataional Concert Hall on 12th September. If you fancy going along or joining them for a fun evening at their Quiz Night, then call Joe O’Rourke on 087 915 3083 or see www.bmvc.ie.

New members are welcome!

AIRFIELD EVENTS Airfield, Upper Kilmacud Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14.

Tickets: (01) 2984301/ booking@airfield.ie www.airfield.ie

CHILDREN AT AIRFIELD Hallowe’en Childrens’ Camps 26th -30th October (5 day camp) €120 10am-2pm daily (8-11 yrs)

Art Making (5-7 yrs) Saturday 20th June at 2.30pm

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Scarecrow Day Sunday 1st November 12-4pm Adults €6, Children €3 Help to create Ireland’s biggest scarecrow installation at our annual Hallow’en celebration- an unmissable day of fun and spookiness. Come along to dress a scarecrow - bring clothes, hats, accessories and your imagination to make your scarecrow unique.

Hallowe’en Young Artists’ Club Saturdays 10am-12.30 October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th €20 per session / all four sessions €70 (11-14 yrs) In four workshops across October you will create everything you need to celebrate the festival of ghoulies and ghosties including your own Hallowe’en willow lantern, a willow flying creature sculpture and a mask.

The Farm Green Wellies, Airfields’ Young Farmer’s Club Saturday Mornings 10am-12 noon September 12th, October 10th, November 14th €15 per session (11-14yrs) Working with Farmer Eamon gathering and storing the winter feeds and preparing housing for our animals for the winter months. This is also the time of year that we plant winter crops. Wellies and raingear are a must!

Meet the Animals September 12th, October 10th, November 14th @ 2.30pm Eamon our farmer takes you on a tour of the farm to see the animals before they go indoors for the winter.

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Rathfarnham Roundup sponsored by The Mill Gallery : 296 9340

Family Sundays Family Sundays in the Autumn take place each week between 12.30pm & 3pm

September – Into the Wild 6th: 13th: 20th:

27th:

Create a creature from the wild using natural materials Sowing barley with Airfield’s farmer Foraging for food from the wild. Guided trails at 12.30 and 2pm.

Help to gather seeds from Airfield’s wildflower meadow.

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Haycock making demonstration & feeding the animals with Airfield’s farmer Conkers bonkers: String up your conkers and get ready to go bonkers.

Help to plant wild garlic to keep vampires away as Hallowe’en approaches.

Create a miniature ghost to decorate the Airfield estate and one to take home.

Young Artists

‘Still Waiting For Godot’ by Agnes Pielach and Mike Morys 29th August to 1st October 2009 Black and white photography which captures stills of world famous play “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett.

Pop and Other Palindromes by Bonnie Jean Lawless 3rd October- 5th November 2009 Paintings exploring a world of surreal and dreamlike scenarios and the people within them.

The Mill Theatre Tel: 296 9340 www.milltheatre.ie

September Listings:

The Last Waltz

5th September 8pm €20/€18

Pat Fallon Rabbits Hats and Big Boxes

6th September 8pm €18/€15

The Pre Madonnas

10th September 8pm €22/€20

The Poor Mouth

11th September 12th September 8pm €18/€15

Waiting for IKEA

16th September - 19th September 8pm €17/€15

Saturdays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November 10am – 12.30pm €20 per session / all four sessions €70 (11- 14 yrs) You will use recycled materials to create fantastical insects, blooms and a gardenscape and pathway inspired by artist Andy Goldsworthy and the garden of artist Derek Jarman. You will also create pieces to bring home.

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Rathfarnham Roundup sponsored by International Puppet Festival Ireland Luca Ronga (Italy) Pulcinella

19th September 11am €12/€10

International Puppet Festival Karromato (Czech Republic) Wooden Circus

19th September 3.30pm €14/€12

International Puppet Festival Viktor Antonov (Russia) - Circus on Strings

20th September 11am €12/€10

International Puppet Festival Pelele Marionettes (France) Don Christobal

20th September 3.30pm €14/€12

Psycho Spaghetti

23rd September 11am and 2pm €10

Alan Shatter 25 Years in Politics ( A Celebration)

24th September 8pm €50

Johnny McEvoy

9th October 8pm €25

What Men Marry

10th October 8pm €18/€15

The Bee Gees, in "Words" 14th October 17th October 8pm €20/€18

Flip Flop Children's Festival The Whalley Range Allstars: PIG

A Tribute to Dolly Parton

17th October 11am to 1pm, 1pm to 2pm, 2pm tp 4pm €4 10 mins per show, 14 shows per day.

The Jewelettes

Flip Flop Children's Festival A Hedge Called Hog

25th September 8pm €18/€15 26th September 8pm €18/€15

20th October 10am and 11.15am €8.50/€7.50 (For School Bookings)

Flip Flop Children's Festival Tall Stories "Something Else" 21st October - 22nd October 4pm Weds 9.30am and 11.30am Thurs €8.50/ €7.50 (For School Bookings)

October Listings:

The Lambert Puppet Theatre presents SNOW WHITE

4th October 2pm and 4pm €10

Flip Flop Children's Festival Circo Ridiculoso:Lighter Than Air 24th October 2pm and 4pm €8.50

Carmina

Smoke and Sound

25th October 8pm €20/€18

Sharon Neill (Psychic)

The Illegals

4th October 8pm €20/€18 4th October 8pm €25/€22

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ABOUT EYE CARE

Looking After The Windows to Your Soul!

by Sara Sweetmann It's said that the eyes are the windows to your soul, yet they are also a window to your health. A visit to your local optician is about preventing future problems as well as checking your eyesight. An eye test is more than just reading the letters on the board. As well as checking your ability to see correctly, your optician can also gauge the general health of your eyes and can spot early clues to other problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure. First signs of eye problems such as glaucoma and cataracts can be noted and dealt with.

You only have one pair of eyes during your life so they need to be looked after carefully.

Regular eye checks are essential and it's recommended that you have an eye test every two years unless your optician recommends a different time-frame. It's also suggested that all children and people over the age of 70 have an annual eye test.

Contact lenses wearers should attend regular after-care check-ups to ensure your lenses remain comfortable and are not damaging your eyes in any way.

• If you work on a PC, take short, frequent breaks to prevent eyestrain and tiredness. An ‘eye-break' will help which is when you focus on objects further away than the computer screen.

• If you play a lot of sport, consider buying sports goggles to protect your eyes.

• Eye injuries caused by home DIY are common so always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from flying splinters or shards of metal.

Finally, if you notice any changes in your vision, experience pain in or around your eyes or if you keep getting headaches, then book an appointment to see your optician as soon as possible.

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ABOUT STYLE

Personal Style De-Mystified I was reflecting over the summer on what the recurring questions and issues were that I help clients with during the wardrobe de-cluttering and personal shopping times we have. Often it’s the personal style issue that concerns us most with the following questions coming up regularly: =Do I have a personal style and what is it? =How do I identify it? =How can I be age appropriate now that I’ve had that significant birthday? =I used to know what suited me but feel that I’ve lost my way somehow.

It is easy to become confused between fashion and style, however personal style is not about following fashion – it’s about understanding what works for you, your body shape, your lifestyle, and how to express yourself effortlessly and comfortably by wearing your clothes confidently.

by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant Helena, in the Giddy Studios (above the shops) on Grange Road at Marley Park. We will consider the above questions and look at the importance of: body shape, clothing personality, colour, capsule wardrobe and using accessories to change outfits. The evening will begin at 7.30pm with a glass of wine and finish around 9.30 pm with tea/ coffee. The cost is €20 per person.

If you are interested in attending please let me know by text (0868067702) or e-mail (janicecoyne@gmail.com) as places are limited. This should be a fun night ladies – let’s de-mystify the style issue once and for all!

We are surrounded by images of stick-thin models wearing clothes that wouldn’t suit the lifestyle of most of the women who look at them. Finding out how to sift through the new season’s fashion to find the pieces that suit and fit you can be a daunting task for even the most dedicated shopper and I know that for many of us that is just too much like hard work: we don’t know where to begin or what to look for.

When you understand what your personal style is the hunt for the correct items becomes easier. Understanding what trends in the current fashion won’t suit you and interpreting the parts that will leaves you free to be selective and confident.

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Tarot-Scopes

by Mags

ARIES

LIBRA

Aries signs are blessed with the luck of the Irish at this time. Love and finances are due an extreme overhaul. You may well have more equity to play with than you previously thought. Unattached?

Love arrives into your life, this time to stay.

Archangel Michael is your special protector.

Stubbornness is your byword these days. This is not the way to go now. Cards advise that you exercise forgiveness, especially when it come to the love of your life. Petty trivia can irritate so much, but you are the bigger person. Cards advise that you ignore trivia and focus on opportunity coming your way.

TAURUS Oh yes you do have choices to make regarding love. All you need to know at this time is that soul mates know each other so well that your inner self can be trusted implicitly. You need to be more assertive and take back the control and power over your own life. Cards denote much harmony and happiness for you Taurus.

GEMINI An older man enters your life for a reason. Try not to be so stubborn and go with the flow.

There is much learning to be done so you can glean all the good things that the universe wishes to bestow upon you. Taking care of the needs of an outsider is an act of unselfish charity.

CANCER As you notice sequences of numbers, you also notice significant correlations to the patterns of your day. Your luck has changed dramatically over the last few weeks. Karma is playing a huge role in everything that you do, act upon or even neglect. What goes around, comes around, so its up to you to make it a good one.

LEO A time to reap the rewards of all the effort you put into recent months of life and indeed, business. A flush of pentacles indicates a good financial spell is wending its way to you now.

Cards advise that you try not to dwell on the past, rather to embrace a new and wonderfully exciting future.

VIRGO Talking to the financial adviser is far more beneficial to your cause than hoping all will go well without intervention. No one can deny that you have had your back against the wall regarding cash. This in turn may have an adverse affect on the love area.. Take heart, this is only the beginning of the rest of your life.

SCORPIO Your creative side is not to be discarded lightly.

There is a book in you and you have a lot to say.

We the people want to hear it. You must face your challenges head on and not bury your head in the sand. You too can be the willing victim or the victor of karma. Its entirely up to you what comes back to you.

SAGITTARIUS Have a little patience as your time of harvest is near. We are all entitled to a love life and a reasonable standard of living, but your rewards are special this year. You celebrate life with an abundance of thanksgiving and hope for the future. A wonderful sense of cosiness and warmth envelopes your very being.

CAPRICORN Going back to the beginning is the key to going forward, so whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a case of re-tracing your steps all the way back to your childhood or maybe even considering a few sessions of past life regression. This at the very least will go a long way towards showing you who you always were and are today.

AQUARIUS News involving twins has a special and rewarding meaning for you at this time. You are in your personal autumn and as such are in your element at this time. Quality time never came out of anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wallet. A walk in the crisp air among abundant greenery, or by the sea to refresh your senses.

PISCES The significance of a dog entering the family circle is so ominously lucky for you. A cash break is well overdue to you. Good luck with this. Time spent with children is so heart warming. They will never forget precious quality time you thoughtfully create. Love is a winner for you at this time.

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ABOUT SPIRITUALITY

Can Spirituality Change Anything?

by Margaret Noctor (Mags)

The times we find ourselves living in are as confusing and uncertain as has ever been in recent history. Most of us cannot even depend on the security of employment, or for many even look to the prospect of securing a chosen property to live in.

Where to look for solace, protection and guidance?

The answer lies in looking inside ourselves and connecting to the higher power of the heavens.

True! The power of prayer is immeasurable in assisting us in all aspects of our daily lives. To know that we are at one with the heavens and are not alone can give us the most wonderful sense of hope and a power over our own destiny.

Yes, spirituality can change everything. When you allow yourself become fully aware of the unconditional love that heaven has for you, you also become extremely aware of the needs of others, thereby opening up to the more charitable side of your individual nature. A sense of being at one with the universe of pure light and love, empowers the will, which lead to the actions which ultimately

bring peace and harmony, wealth and success to your daily life.

Being spiritual is not necessarily all about speaking the words of prayer, rather enacting in a spiritual way the true concept of spirituality. Much can be universally changed when we put heavenly light into dark places and situations. Putting light into an enemy kills the darkness which may have been intended to hurt you.

Angelic love and assistance is just a thought away, irrespective of race or creed, so give it a try and see the results of your prayer. Be very specific in what you ask for and be unselfish with your requests, remembering to include others, known and unknown.

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