about Rathfarnhan Nov/Dec 2009

Dundrum ISSUE 8: January - February 2010

HAPPY NEW YOU! - Style & Shape

NEW YEAR’S RENOVATION - Revamp your Home

WANT A NEW CAREER? - How to Secure it

PLUS Local News & Events, Tarot-Scopes, Recipes and much more!

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Contents About Local Business

About Interior Design New Year’s Renovation......................24

Get On Yer Bike with CyclePower..............................................................6

About Local Business Show Your Business with BOI............28

About Heating Staying Warm this Winter.......................................8

About Lifestyle Spring into Action!........................................................30

About Recipe Winter Warmers.................................................................10

About Local Events Dundrum Diary.........................................32-35

Highlighting Three Rock Prayer Summit.........................................12

About Employment Secure a New Job in 2010....................36

About Legal Matters Family Mediation.........................................14

About Kids Fantastic New Puzzle Page...........................................38

About Crossword New Year’s Theme...............................................16

About Wordsearch Careers Theme.....................................................40

About Gardening Round the Garden in January..................20

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

About Style Happy New You!....................................................................22

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

Welcome to the January/February issue of About Dundrum Well, we all made it! A new decade and the year stretches ahead full of possibilities and opportunities.

As you would expect this issue is packed with some great advice and offers to get your new year off on the right foot.

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Whether you want to Revamp your Home (page 24); Change your Lifestyle (page 30); Update your Image (pg 22) or perhaps get a New Job/Career (page 36).

Our local businesses have plenty of suggestions to help you to kick-start those New Year Resolutions!

Remember, if your business is looking for new local customers, they need look no further than About Magazines. Now in it’s 4th year, the four local magazines continue to receive great feedback from readers and advertisers alike. If you would like to advertise just call me on 499 3022.

Finally, don’t forget to start following About Magazines on Twitter. Just logon to www.twitter.com, enter about_magazines and start following! It’s free, its easy and it is great way to generate more community activity and stay in touch. I will be tweeting local news, special offers and events, which are happening in between issues. Let me know if you have a Twitter account and we can start following you!

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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS

Get on Yer Bike this 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.

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their Electric Bicycles. Prices start at €1085. They also offer Conversion kits, which can turn your own bicycle into an electric bicycle for as little as €546 (inc. vat). Not only that, but they can call to your home and check out your bicycle. If it meets with are requirements, CyclePower can fit a Conversion Kit. So, think green this Year and Get on Yer Bike!

Here’s a quick recap on why would call Cycle Power and try out an electric bike: 1. Save Time - it's often quicker than taking the car.

2. Save Effort - let the electric motor take the strain.

Light and easy to pedal.

3. Save Money - no insurance, no tax and no NCT. 4. Work Smart - Get €1,000 Tax relief under the Cycle to Work Scheme.

5. Low Maintenance - there are few moving parts on electric bicycles.

6. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - Clean, Green & No Gasoline!

7. Personal Fitness - improve your health for 2010!

8. Easy to charge - lightweight portable, battery 9. No more sitting in traffic - You can use the Cycle Lanes!

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ABOUT HEATING

Staying Warm this Winter

by Brian McGarry, Plumber As the weather gets colder and heating bills rise, there are many low cost options which will help you to reduce your bills. You know that closing doors and windows, adding insulation, installing double glazing and turning off radiators in rooms which are not in use all help. Here are a few you may not have considered:

LPG or pellet boilers. You can find more information about the efficiency of boilers and where to purchase them on www.sei.ie/harp Finally, if you book your boiler service before 31st Jan I will also give you a FREE central heating survey!

Turn Your Heating Down Just 1ºC can knock 10% off your heating bill! Keep your thermostat at 20ºC. Programme Your Heat Get a programmable thermostat or programmable radiator controls to vary temperatures throughout the day, keeping the heat down when not needed.

Follow the 30-Minute Rule Set the heating to switch off 30 minutes before bedtime, and set it to turn on 30 minutes before you get up in the morning.

Take a Shower Consider a shower instead of a bath - a shower usually uses about a fifth of the energy of a full bath.

You might also consider installing a low-flow shower head to reduce the amount of hot water being used.

Get Your Boiler Serviced Have your boiler inspected and serviced by a professional every year and you will save a minimum of €150 a year! An annual boiler service will reduce the likelihood of breakdown, save money; reduce CO2 emissions and improve your boiler's reliability and safety.

Remember, by law, only an RGII member can service a gas boiler. If you have a boiler older than 15 years then it is likely that during the next few years that you will have to replace it on reliability grounds.

Change it now and start saving immediately!

If you have a natural gas supply then it is likely to be the lowest cost option in terms of both boiler installation cost and running cost. If you don’t have a natural gas supply then the choice is between oil, 8 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

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ABOUT RECIPE

Winter Warmers Cawl A thick soup from Wales, pronounced “Cowl” 1 Large onion 2 Large carrots 3 Leeks (white and tender green) 2 Sticks celery 190ml / 1/3 pint milk 2 Large potatoes 50g / 2oz Butter Parsley, chopped Salt and pepper Grated cheese (optional) 1.2 litres / 2pt Chicken or vegetable stock Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the chopped onion, cubed potato, peeled and sliced carrot, chopped celery, and sliced leeks.

Sweat together on slow heat for 15 minutes, then add the stock. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Take out about 275ml of the mixture, add the chopped parsley and liquidise together with the milk, then return to the pan. Season with pepper and salt and serve with a little grated cheese on top if required.

Pear Parcels Per person: Multiply the ingredients as required 25g Butter at room temperature 1 Comice or dessert pear 1 Orange, halved 2 Tbsp Soft brown sugar Generous pinch of cinnamon Cream the butter, sugar and cinnamon and set aside.

Cut the pear in half, remove the core and top and tail but don’t peel the pear.

Place each pear half, cored side up on a large square of double thickness baking foil. Form half of the butter & sugar mixture into a ball and press into the pear cavity.

Gather the foil up around the pear half and squeeze the juice from one half of the orange over pear. Close the foil around pear and repeat with other half. Place the wrapped pears on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C / 350°F / gas mark 4 for about 1 hour until very soft.

Remove pear from foil and place on a plate, drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce.

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ABOUT LOCAL GROUPS

Highlighting - Three Rock Prayer Summit

by Fiona Murdoch

Christians from local churches joined together to pray for the UN Climate Summit, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 7th-18th December.

The ecumenical prayer service, which was held in Holy Cross, Dundrum, was organised by the Three Rock Churches’ Environment Group, a group of six churches working together to promote environmental awareness in the local community. As well as Holy Cross, the other churches involved are the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally, Dundrum Methodist Church and Whitechurch and Kilternan Church of Ireland parishes.

In his homily, Monsignor Dermot Lane, president of the Mater Dei Institute and PP of the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, said that everybody needed to make changes to their lifestyles in order to help prevent runaway climate change. “We may run the risk, if we continue with our current lifestyles, of handing down a damaged planet to the next generation,” he said.

“It may, in fact, be stealing from the next generation, unless we change our lifestyles.”

He said that if proof of “the ongoing climate crisis” was required, one only needed to look at the floods that had “devastated” parts of the country recently.

He also made reference to the recent pastoral letter produced by the Catholic bishops, The Cry of the Earth, which encourages everyone to undergo an “ecological conversion”.

“The spirit of God is the source of all life; the spirit of God breathes life into the dust of the earth. We are rooted and grounded in the universe … we are from the earth and belong to the earth,” he said, adding, “It is through the power of the Creator that we can renew 12 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

the face of the earth – in our community, in our churches and in our religions.”

The Three Rock Churches’ Environment Group has also organised competitions for school pupils and shown Al Gore’s film, An Inconvenient Truth. The group is currently lobbying Dublin Bus to provide feeder buses to the Luas and hopes that the council will provide a piece of waste ground that can be developed into a garden.

The Group is an initiative of Eco Congregation Ireland, an inter-denominational project that encourages churches and communities to pursue eco-friendly lifestyles. People from throughout Ireland attended an ecumenical service for the UN climate summit held in Christ Church Cathedral in December, which was organised by Eco Congregation Ireland, Trocaire and Christian Aid. The speaker was Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. She said faith-based communities were a critically important part of tackling the problem of climate change. For further info see www.ecocongregationireland.org or call Fiona on 086 1706923.

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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.

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ABOUT CROSSWORD

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Sudoku How to Play: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

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ABOUT GARDENING

Round The Garden in January

by Tom Percy Prepare If you have some mildish weather this month, take the opportunity to dig over your ground. This will expose any garden pests and provide a snack for birds.

Prune Prune apples and pears as soon as you have a milder day and remove old fruit, either hanging or on the ground, as these encourage pests.

It’s a good idea to check all tree stakes and make sure greenhouse glass is secure against high winds. When you harvest cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, swedes or turnips, turn the ground over, burying the stems in the bottom of a trench to prepare a perfect spot for runner beans.

Now is the time to prepare grafts by cutting trees back.

After cutting, scions for should be labeled and heeled into the ground ready for use. Use lime wash or a caustic soda spray to treat the stumps of old fruit trees, making sure you remove all dead bark. Do not be tempted to prune soft fruits, such as apricots, cherries, figs, nectarines or peaches.

Plant Seed potatoes benefit from being "sprouted" before planting. Place the seed potatoes in a warm and light area to let the eyes sprout. The potatoes will then grow quickly after planting.

Hotbeds can be used to force asparagus, broad beans, carrots, onions and radishes. Early cucumbers can be seeded under glass or in a hotbed.

Avoid planting trees this month unless absolutely necessary and then only do so from pots. If you have to do so, protect base with a covering of well rotted manure.

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ABOUT STYLE

Happy New You! – Balance & Shape

by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant Happy New Year Ladies! By the time you read this Christmas will have come and gone in a busy blur and we'll be looking out at the short dark days hoping that spring will make an early appearance this year. What to do with the long dark nights?

Happy New Year Ladies! By the time you read this Christmas will have come and gone in a busy blur and we'll be looking out at the short dark days hoping that spring will make an early appearance this year. What to do with the long dark nights?

In September last year I hosted a Style Night in Giddy Studios in Rathfarnham and many of you came and had a fun time looking at the issues that arise when we try to figure out the difference between style and fashion.

Finding out what our best features are and enhancing them with both the style or length of our clothes as well as the clever use of the correct accessories can open up your existing wardrobe in new and interesting ways. This need not cost the earth either, as eye catching necklaces and belts are particularly popular at the moment. We shall have a closer look at how to use accessories in the best way for your body shape and discover the simple answers to the question of updating a look without breaking the bank.

As before the night will begin with a glass of wine at 7.30pm, concluding with tea/coffee at 9.30pm and cost €20. Please text or e-mail me to book a place as numbers will be limited.

Hope to see you there ladies.

I discovered on that night that a question almost everyone wanted an answer to was on body shape and how to dress to enhance or disguise what nature had endowed us with. I have therefore set another date for Tuesday the 2nd of February.

I hope to take more time to discuss different body shapes and allow time for questions relating to this.

The key words to keep in mind when we are making decisions for ourselves on what to wear and how to wear it are “balance” and “proportion”.

How to bring balance to your own shape and silhouette will depend on your height and the proportions of your body. Two people of similar height and body shape can still be differently proportioned and therefore would need to be mindful of this when choosing clothes.

This can explain how, if you are shopping with a friend of similar size and colouring to yourself, an outfit can look great on one of you and not the other.

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ABOUT INTERIOR DESIGN

New Year’s Resolution …. New Year’s Renovation For Your Home!

by Karen O’Rourke Interior designer Karen O’Rourke has a passion for Period Homes and through her business Renovation Coach, she offers clients an unique personal advice package, aimed at those who are more than a little daunted by the thought of restyling one room or their whole house!

“Ideal for homeowners or landlords, we assist on a 1-to-1 basis to renovate their property and in the process saving Time, Money and Mistakes.” says O’Rourke, “We assess the space which requires attention and then offer advice on layout, colour and soft furnishings.”

The Renovation Coach package involves two meetings - the first, to understand the client’s needs and the type of project they would like to do. At this meeting Karen looks at the orientation of the house, takes measurements or takes copies of plans if they exist.

The Coach then returns for a second meeting, having familiarised herself with the house and project. Areas that will require special attention are highlighted. A question session raises questions and possible problems which the client hasn’t even thought of …YET! Putting off until tomorrow what can be done today!

“We meet people every day who are not living in the home they want to live in. They keep putting the redecoration off until weeks turn into months and then years” says O’Rourke. “Many home owners would love to transform their homes with the help of an Interior Designer but most think that only people with big properties and even bigger budgets can afford one!

In fact, by contracting an Interior Designer a saving of 15% to 25% can be made of the total interior spend - even after paying their fee.”

Karen’s main business is Concept Design Interiors in Rathgar which specialises in helping clients make the most of their properties while avoiding costly mistakes.

Established by O’Rourke in 1999 Concept Design Interiors advises property owners on how to achieve quality and well designed finishes to their properties.

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Karen explains “we source everything for our clients from kitchen sinks and bathroom suites to curtains, paints and wall coverings, plumbers and electricians.

We offer value by passing on trade prices, available to us, so that refurbishments can be done on a shoestring budget - allowing owners to put value into their homes or for landlords to obtain higher rental incomes and the best tenants.”

Renovation Coach likewise can also advise on forward planning and managing budgets – all the things you would expect from hiring an Interior Designer but with a coach by your side to get you going.

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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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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS

Show Your Business Event with BOI

Bank of Ireland Dundrum recently ran a 'Show your Business week' which was a huge success.

Show Your Business Week follows the success of our first ever National Enterprise Week last May, and is the second in a series of National Enterprise Programme initiatives all aimed at conveying our support

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This special Week offers local businesses a unique way to promote their business, meet fellow business owners and share experiences with other SMEs. Branches have invited customers and nonBank businesses in the locality to display their products and services on the premises.

Participating in Bank of Ireland Dundrum were 9 local businesses. There was 2 to 3 businesses a day showing and selling their products and services in the branch and all were delighted with the extra sales and awareness that were generated.

The local businesses included Rachel from For The Birds, John Brennan from www.ChristmasTrees.ie, Janet from Dublin Crystal, Aaran Massey of Costcutters, Sadhbh Fitzgibbon of Sky Interiors, Valerie Phillips from Fitzgibbon Jewellers, Leah O’Reilly and Emily MacKeogh from Crystals & Co,

Leah and Emily from Crystals & Co

Irene and Mary from Flowers made easy, Alan From Essential Bakewell and Carol from the Meningitis Trust.

We look forward to more ‘Show Your Business’ events in 2010.

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ABOUT LIFESTYLE

Spring Into Action in the New Year

by Ita Breagy, Alive & Kicking Have you made your New Year's Resolutions list

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We simply expect too much from ourselves, so when we fall at the first hurdle we give up and because we have tried to do several things together we quit the lot.

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Enjoy the journey and have fun with it. Best of Luck!

If your overall wellbeing and appearance is your resolution, then perhaps Alive & Kicking can assist you.

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Dundrum Diary with REJOICE GOSPEL CHOIR (BALLINA) & ST JOHN’S GOSPEL CHOIR PRESENT A CONCERT IN AID OF PIETA HOUSE 6th February 2010 at 8pm sharp in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer Avenue. Tickets €20.

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DLR EVENTS New Year, new beginnings and a brand new event for January! DLR events will Kickstart the year with an action-packed day of fun and games, geared to get you out and active in the New Year with bouncy castles, sports and a treasure hunt around Dun Laoghaire. See www.dlrevents.ie for more.

THE MARLAY ICA GUILD LOCAL SOCIAL GROUP In 2010, the ICA is celebrating its Centenary Year and to celebrate we have many exciting celebrations organised. The celebrations kick off on 20th January in Dublin Castle, a centenary Gala Dinner will be held in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford in May and the highlight of the year will be a Centenary Garden Party in An Grianan in July. Each guild will mark the year in a special way.

Marlay Guild ICA will produce a Centenary Cookbook to mark the occasion. At our first meeting of 14th January 2010, we will have input from Diarmaid Ferriter, Prof. Modern History, UCD. Join the guild anytime by phoning us at 087 953 2352. New members welcome. You can boast that you joined in Centenary Year! 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.

Congratulations to Rita and her choir from Marlay Guild ICA for winning the Honor Gahan Cup. Rita's choir practise every Tuesday night and it is a choir par excellence! They have proved it!

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 & outings. Full programme of events throughout the year. We will have yoga and aqua-aerobic classes from early January. We are planning a 3-night visit to Cork in April. 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 LIBRARY TEL: 298 5000 Dundrum Library reopens on 4th January.

Cupla Focal/Irish Language Group Every Monday at 10 am.

Parent and Toddler Group Friday Mornings 10am-12 pm.

CoCo MARKETS Every Saturday Marlay Park 10am - 4pm The farmer’s market reopens on Friday January 8th.

Whether food is a passion or just a flirtation, food lovers visit the markets each week to collect tasty treats, store cupboard necessities or simply wander around with a raw juice and a falafel in hand to peruse the colourful tapestry of farmers fare, crafts and cooking.

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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.

Book Club 3rd Tuesday of every Month at 6.45pm.

Writers Group Alternate Wednesdays at 10am.

Scrabble Club Alternate Fridays at 2pm.

Story Time for 3-6 year olds Tuesday at 3.30-4pm.

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Meet the Animals With Farmer Eamon each Saturday at 2.30pm

Airfield, Upper Kilmacud Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14.

Eamon our farmer takes you on a tour of the farm to see the animals. Meet all your old favourites including Hammer and Dixie our miniature ponies, donkeys Michael and Smokey Joe and Betty and Prudence our saddle-back pigs.

Check out our website for details www.airfield.ie

Tickets: (01) 298 4301 Email: booking@airfield.ie Web: www.airfield.ie

Family Sundays

Will continue each Sunday during January. 12.30pm to 4pm.

Airfield Gift Shop St Bridget Cross workshop Sun 31st Jan Gardening Tours

Airfield Gift Shop is brimming over with 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.

Each Wednesday in January with head gardener Emer O’Reilly.

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Dundrum Diary with 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 JANUARY LISTINGS 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.

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MUSICAL LOCAL ARTS Oliver Wed 13th – Fri 15th January 7.30pm €15 The John Scottus School arrive at the Mill to stage their first ever musical - ‘Oliver’. Lionel Bart’s muchloved musical about ‘The boy who asked for more’ This powerful and exciting story, which has already been a hit with the students in rehearsals, is sure to have the audience tapping their toes and singing along by the end of its engaging tale.

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Sat 16th January 8pm €16/€14 David O’Doherty: David O’Doh-party for one night only at the Mill with a tiny keyboard and a brand new show. Uplifting! Hilarious! Surprising! Profound!

Really, really stupid! At the very least, it will be some of these things. “A tiny keyboard and a giant talent.”

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Friday 29th January 8pm €10

DRAMA LOCAL ARTS Living Quarters Tues 19th – Sat 23rd January 8pm €18/€15

"Eleventy Four is as funny as she is quirky. Upbeat, bubbly and full of sunshine. Her memorable lyrics and melodies make for some very entertained audiences.

Enda Muldoon began comedy four years ago in a bid to deal with deep seated childhood psychological trauma. Aidan Murphy is a singer songwriter, musical arranger and director, and all round music impresario.

Rathfarnham Theatre Group are delighted to mark Friel’s 80th birthday by staging one of his many masterpieces, a tale of military life, family feuds and untold secrets. Set in the wilds of Donegal, in a run-down army base in the mythical village of Ballybeg. The central theme of the play is family life and the destructive power of secrets and deceit.

MUSIC Gemma Hayes Saturday 30th January 8pm €18/€15

MUSIC Hannah Montana and High School Musical Tribute Thurs 28th & Fri 29th January 7pm €20

Direct from a sell-out nationwide tour, Hannah Montana and High School Musical fans are sure to get the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ when this magical show hits The Mill. It’s a foot stompin’, all singin’ and dancin’ feast that will have even mums and dads on their feet! With a pumping soundtrack, the very best teenage performers you will find anywhere and plenty of audience interaction, this is truly a show not to be missed!

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Hailing from Tipperary, Gemma Hayes is a singer songwriter and producer, known for her eclectic blend of Folk, Prog Rock and Electronica.

She has written songs with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows and Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine. Her music has been featured on a multitude of films and television shows, including Grey’s Anatomy, ER, HBO’s Bored To Death, and Mr. and Mrs Smith.

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ABOUT EMPLOYMENT

Increasing your chance of securing a new job in 2010

by Ed Hurrell, www.tailormycv.ie The New Year is always an exceptionally busy time for recruitment, even in these recessionary times. For many people, one of their New Year’s resolutions is to take their career to the next level. Some will search for external opportunities, whilst others will keep any eye out for an internal promotion to apply for. Many companies also begin the New Year with fresh intentions, by putting in place a plan for the year ahead that often involves a recruitment drive.

Unfortunately though, for a lot of people the past eighteen months has been a time of internal recruitment bans or at worst, unemployment. This means many job postings will be flooded with applicants and your CV may only get a cursory glance from recruiters: therefore it has never been so important for you to have a competitive edge.

you know what skills and experience you will need to demonstrate to the interviewers. Furthermore, you should get in touch with somebody you know who is already in a similar role or industry in order to gain some insight and knowledge into the company or the job.

Rehearse no less than twenty interview questions and remember to give evidence with each of your answers, don’t just state facts. You should also conduct a mock interview with an experienced interview coaching expert, as they will be most familiar with typical interviewing styles and techniques and will be able to help you improve your overall interview etiquette and increase your chances of securing the post and/or subsequent interviews.

Firstly you must ensure that your CV demonstrates your strongest selling points upon first glance, which in turn will entice whoever opens your CV to read it more thoroughly and then subsequently invite you for that all important job interview.

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You will need to make sure that you are fully aware of what the job that you are interviewing for entails.

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Wonderland Workshops

FREE OPEN CLASSES JANUARY 2010 Taney Parish Centre, Dundrum 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 ex perience necessary, just enthusiasm!

• Small group sizes with individual attention.

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Last month, over 50 ladies gathered in Giddy Studios on the Grange Road, for a Personal Style Night’ with local Style Consultant Janice Coyne. All present came away with some practical advice on how to identify their own personal style; getting to know what clothes suit their body/lifestyle plus the importance of body shape, clothing personality, colour and using accessories. A fantastic evening was enjoyed by all and Janice is hosting another style night on 2nd February.

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Tarot-Scopes

BY MAGS

ARIES

LIBRA

Happy new year Aries, remembering that new is not necessarily the way to go. Rather to use the re-invent word and create the changes which can make you master of your own destiny. Love and commitment is on the agenda for some, others may wish to explore a little while longer. Don’t leave love on the back burner too long lest you should be the loser.

Whether you are married or not, this is the year you make wedding vows and is the happiest you have been for the longest time. Going up to Edinburgh for a weekend is the making of you both. A planned visit to Rome is on the cards and has a hint of familiarity which can only be ascribed to past life connections.

A gift of pink roses is the sign of love to you.

TAURUS

SCORPIO

If it is vegetarianism, or simply a complete overhaul in the food department you are, from this month onwards, determined to ring the changes where a more healthy and balanced diet are concerned. Thus, the new and more exuberant you is on a mission...to make the most of everything life has got to give and love? Yes! this year you will say a big yes to a marriage proposal.

Backing away from what makes you uncomfortable is the best way to go at the minute. Cards advise that you sleep on making an important decision before making commitments. You may find yourself called upon to forgive and let the past take care of itself. You can truly move on and allow happiness take its place in your life.

A welcome windfall is better shared.

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

This has got to be the year where you throw caution to the wind and go for what makes you feel warm, content and blissfully happy. Lots of travel, beginning in January sees you having to keep the suitcase ready at all times. Love is there for you but you may demand a little too much, forgetting that we all have failings.

Budget now so you may enjoy later.

Wish upon a star Sagittarius as this is truly your year to accept all the good things the universe has to give. The angels and saints are working with you and assisting your efforts, especially the unselfish goals. Yes! You are still loved and minded from the special one who has passed over to the other side. Don’t give up on the house project as the answer is in front of you.

CANCER

CAPRICORN

Although you may have spent years being a sensitive soul, you are making a new year rule to become a true soldier of righteousness. Opening the book on spiritual awareness is the best awakening you ever had. You are now learning how to be the spiritual healer you were born to be. Yes! Your soul mate will adapt to your way of thinking and eventually work with you.

Multiple facets of family news has the power to confuse, yet enhance you this January. Better prepare the budget as the cupid files are open. Your own love life, to mention but one, is one of many success stories you are lucky to be a part of this year. Travel, is fiercely forecast in this spread, Greece being the highlight. Baby news enthrals, as is an option to begin your own business.

LEO

AQUARIUS

Your dreams are becoming more and more prophetic as the year goes on. There is a reason for this. You are on a soul searching path and are want to envelop truth and wisdom. All this and why? You cam only find true happiness and contentment when you are in harmony with the universe of truth and unconditional love. Your past life as an Indian has a profound effect on you.

Going to a wedding is the making of another. This January sees you filled with hope and love. Do not allow petty frustrations get to you. The advice given to you from a spiritual individual is the best you can get.

An old house needing a lot of t.l.c. is the one for you.

The banker is favourable to you provided your papers are up to scratch. Get copies of everything.

VIRGO

PISCES

If you find yourself tossing and turning when it comes to making important decisions, accept where you are at now. You are not yet ready to commit to a partnership until the nitty gritty is fully understood and sorted. This is your year for love and the chain of events set in motion by the universal powers now, is the forerunner to the ultimate goal.

The lovers card indicates that you will complete the said projects going on at the minute. A man from across the sea has a powerful say in your future. This may well link to a future work area, perhaps to do with your creative talents? Love and settlement are well featured in this spread and as this means so much to you, need to ready yourself to accepting this gift from the universe.

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Accountants Leonard & Company...................................................................................................15 Activities for Children/Teens/Adults Kellystown Riding School..........................................................................................39 Sing with Cathy (Singing Lessons)......................................................................31 Wonderland Workshops (drama)........................................................................39 Blinds & Curtains Ballinteer Blinds.................................................................................................................41 Builders Attic Fanatic (attic conversions)..........................................................................25 Mission Construction....................................................................................................7 Noonan Construction................................................................................................13 Butcher Flemings............................................................................................................................29 John Meats & Co (online orders)........................................................................11 Cleaning Chem Dry (Carpets/Upholstery)........................................................................27 Oven Blitz (Oven Cleaning)...................................................................................11 Oven Clean (Oven Cleaning)...............................................................................41 Pristine.ie (House Cleaning)..................................................................................27 Communion Dresses Kolidi.................................................................................................................................... 39 Computers/IT Solutions Laser Computer Sales - Repairs/Service.........................................................37 Micropro Computers (Sales & Service).........................................................37 Paula Flanagan (One-To-One Training).........................................................37 Protocall - Computer Repairs (mobile)..........................................................15 Counselling/Hypnotherapy Ian Epstein........................................................................................................................23 Credit Control Guard Credit Control.................................................................................................15 Dog Grooming/Walking Clip n’ Tails..........................................................................................................................19 Double Glazing/Glass Century Windows............................................................................................................5 Churchtown Glass.........................................................................................................17 Malplas Windows & Doors.......................................................................................25 Education DLRCC................................................................................................................................. 13 Electrician Churchtown Electrical...............................................................................................25 Oliver Brady.........................................................................................................................19 Electric Bicycles Cycle Power...........................................................................................................................6 Estate Agents Des Lalor - Remax............................................................................................................29 Florist Dundrum Blooms............................................................................................................18 Funerals Peter Massey - Sandyford..........................................................................................9 Gardens Greenshoots Landscape Services........................................................................20 GardenForce - Garden Design/Landscaping.................................................21

Graphic Designer BlueOrange Design Services.................................................................................42 Hair & Beauty Gel Nails/Spray Tan with Roslyn........................................................................19 Total Hair Care...............................................................................................................26 Health & Fitness Dundrum Acupuncture.............................................................................................31 Pilates - Anne Sexton................................................................................................. 47 Pilates - with Amelia...................................................................................................15 Pilates - Keri Gaffney...................................................................................................23 Yoga - Sibylla Dallmann...........................................................................................31 Insurance Broker Carron Insurance Ltd....................................................................................................11 Interiors/Home Furnishings Concept Interior Designs............................................................................................41 Renovation Coach..........................................................................................................24 Jewellers Fitzgibbon Jewellers.......................................................................................................3 Life Coaching/Training/Back to Work Alive & Kicking...............................................................................................................30 Memorials/Headstones McCluskey Memorials..................................................................................................9 Nursing Home The Marlay...........................................................................................................................19 Painter/Decorator Dave Verdon....................................................................................................................45 Plastering Services Paul Furney..........................................................................................................................9 Plumbing Brian McGarry...................................................................................................................8 Recruitment www.Tailormycv.ie......................................................................................................36 Solicitors Dillon Solicitors..............................................................................................................14 Joe Clancy Solicitors.........................................................................................................7 Style Consultant/Personal Shopper Janice Coyne...................................................................................................................22 Tiling Weber Tiling.......................................................................................................................7 Wine Merchants Mitchell & Son (Grange Rd)....................................................................................2

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