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12. FAMILY LIFE
Alzheimer’s Society is the leading care and research charity for people affected by all forms of dementia. Dementia affects everyone differently.
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14. YOUR HOME
If you have always wanted to create a family photo wall then why not have some New Year fun making it happen with all those Christmas and New Year photos you took.
24. HEALTH
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Every New Year many people begin the year with the intention of making a change or two. The problem in most cases is that these New Year resolutions don’t last.
26. MOTORING
According to the most recent PSNI figures there were over 5,500 reported instances of thefts from or of a motor vehicle in the last recorded year. In other words, your car and its contents aren’t as safe as you might think.
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Happy New Year and welcome to our first edition of 2016. From all of us at In-touch we wish you a blessed and successful year ahead. After all our Christmas indulgences and at the start of a New Year, we inevitably turn our attention to resolving to do things differently in the year ahead. Whether this is to live a healthier lifestyle, sign up for something new, give back to the local community or even make a change in our career, we all hope for success in what we will try to achieve. Nothing of worth comes without sacrifice and effort off course, however our article (pg 18) on a recent trip to Disclaimer
Lapland by children with debilatating and terminal illnesses helps us keep things in perspective.
but is by no means a substitute for the real thing. You never know, it might help you save someone’s life one day.
Perhaps you’re concerned about the year ahead as you have a family member or friend who is suffering with dementia and you’re not sure how best to help them. The Alzheimers Society (pg 12&13) offer support and advice to both patients and carers and there are local support groups available in this area.
I hope you enjoy this issue and as always, please keep in-touch with your thoughts and ideas, they’re appreciated.
One of the new things that you might learn this year is First Aid and our article (pg 28) on what to do if you come across a road traffic accident may be helpful
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Financial Decisions Flexibility to use your pension pot in the way that suits your needs Working out how to make adequate financial provision for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions most of us will ever face. There is no easy answer or ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, so it is important to understand the options. You do not have to choose just one option, and you may find that a ‘mix and match’ approach is the most appropriate for your situation. You may be able to delay taking your pension until a later date. Your pot then continues to grow tax-free, potentially providing more income once you access it. Use your pot to buy a guaranteed income for life – an annuity. You can choose to take up to a quarter (25%) of your pot as a one-off tax-free lump sum, then convert the rest into a taxable income for life called an ‘annuity’. There are different lifetime annuity options and features to choose from that affect how much income you would receive. You can also choose to provide an income for life for a dependant or other beneficiary after you die. “Use your pot to provide a flexible retirement income – flexi-access drawdown. With this option, you take up to 25% (a quarter) of your pension pot or of the amount you allocate for drawdown as a tax-free lump sum, then re-invest the rest into funds designed to provide you with a regular taxable income. You set the income you want, though this may be adjusted periodically depending on the performance of your investments. Unlike with a lifetime annuity, your income isn’t guaranteed for life – so your investments need to be managed carefully.”
You can use your existing pension pot to take cash as and when you need it and leave the rest untouched where it can continue to grow tax-free. For each cash withdrawal, the first 25% (quarter) is tax-free, and the rest counts as taxable income. There may be charges each time you make a cash withdrawal and/or limits on how many withdrawals you can make each year. With this option, your pension pot isn’t re-invested into new funds specifically chosen to pay you a regular income, and it won’t provide for a dependant after you die. There are also more tax implications to consider than with the previous two options.
Understanding the New Pension Freedom Rules
tax-free, and the rest will be taxed at your highest tax rate – by adding it to the rest of your income. There are many risks associated with cashing in your entire pot. For example, it’s highly likely that you’ll be subject to a significant tax bill, it won’t pay you or any dependant a regular income and, without very careful planning, you could run out of money and have nothing to live on in retirement. Mixing your options. You don’t have to choose one option when deciding how to access your pension – you can mix and match as you like, and take cash and income at different times to suit your needs. OBTAIN THE RIGHT PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVICE It’s essential to obtain the right professional financial advice to ensure that you access your pension safely, without unnecessary costs and a potential tax bill. To discuss your situation, don’t leave it to chance – please contact us.
Tel: 02892 622910 Email: info@welbyassociates.co.uk Website: www.welbyassociates.co.uk INFORMATION IS BASED ON OUR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING OF TAXATION LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS. ANY LEVELS AND BASES OF, AND RELIEFS FROM, TAXATION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. BUSINESS A PENSION IS A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT. THE FUND VALUE MAY FLUCTUATE AND CAN GO DOWN. YOUR EVENTUAL INCOME MAY DEPEND UPON THE SIZE OF THE FUND AT RETIREMENT, FUTURE INTEREST RATES AND TAX LEGISLATION.
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There is no music blaring from loud speakers or banging and dropping of weights. We encourage our members to stay for coffee after their workout, and many of our members have become firm friends, both with the staff and with other members.
“Margaret Norwood, a long term member and a sufferer of MS says of her experience at Active Lifestyle Centre, “I knew as soon as I tried the machines that I had found the right place, and joined straight away … I have now been going to Active Lifestyle Centre for over a year, attending 6 days a week when possible, and the improvement in my energy levels and mobility is marked.” I unreservedly recommend Active Lifestyle Centre.” Aileen Dixon, another long term member, says of her time as a member of Active Lifestyle, “it has helped to loosen joints and muscles… and other people have noticed an improvement in my stance and movement … I am well past retirement age and for the first time in my life I have enjoyed exercise… it gives me an excuse out of the house, not that I need much encouragement. As well as the fitness point of view there is a social aspect to the centre, there are a lot of people there I know and I have renewed old friendships and made new friends. I love it.” The machines are mainly targeted at people over 40, however we encourage anyone who wants to experience a gentler, less vigorous method of exercise to come along and try our machines. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have, and to set up a free trial of the machines. Feel free to visit us at 60, Chapel Hill and have a look around, or call Active Lifestyle Centre on 02892 669 342.
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Magic Vegetable Soup The day that magical vegetable soup was invented, we had to be on our best behaviour. You see, my Mummy always says ‘best behaviour’ when Mrs Knowles comes out of her house. Mrs Knowles is our next door neighbour and my mummy wants us to calm down when we see her because she is something called ‘nice’. It’s not the same as the way marshmallows are nice or puppies are nice. It’s the kind of ‘nice’ that means Mummy has to pretend she cleans the windows and Daddy has to open the door and smile a lot, even if he is feeling grumpy. I’m not really sure why it gets called ‘nice’ at all. It used to make me think that Mrs Knowles must be a bit scary. I asked my mummy what she meant by ‘nice’‘It’s just, you know … she always wears a pink tweedy suit and she sets her hair in rollers and she’s so NICE.’
‘Don’t look now, children, but Mrs Knowles is here.’
I still didn’t know what Mummy meant, but she was busy trying to force her hundreds and hundreds of frizzy curls into a hair clip and said:
William turned right around, ‘HIYA MRS NOSE!’
‘Now we need to go to the supermarket.’
‘Good morning, William. And how are we today, Mrs Duncan?’
‘Aaaaaw no!’ I said. Actually, I shouted it.
Mrs Knowles smiled and came over,
‘No way! I’m not going!’ I said.
I looked to see if there was a lady behind us, but Mrs Duncan turned out to be a name that Mummy can be called by; it’s just that nobody ever uses it. Except for Mrs Knowles.
‘Waaah!’ said William.
‘Very well, thank you,’ said Mummy.
‘Waaah!’ said William, my little brother. ‘Now time to get in the car!’ Mummy snapped.
‘NOW CHILDREN BE NICE!’ Mummy was really losing it now. We were all standing in the porch shouting when Mrs Knowles walked past. Mummy’s grimace turned straight into a smile. She waved through the door and said,
‘Actually William has a runny nose,’ it looked like Mummy wasn’t going to explain, ‘but it’s probably just from all the screaming.’ ‘Here you are William,’ said Mummy. She had fished a crumpled tissue from the bottom of her bag and was wiping his nose.
‘Lovely day we’re having.’
Mrs Knowles didn’t seem to see the snot,
William looked at me strangely. I remember thinking he was probably wondering why Mummy said we were having a lovely day when we were all just standing around yelling at each other.
‘Are you getting some lovely vegetables?’ she asked.
When we got to the supermarket William wouldn’t get in the trolley seat. ‘No, no, no!’ he said, ‘Want to walk!’
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until snot was coming out of his nose, but Mummy ignored it and looked at her shopping list. When we got to the vegetables, Mummy stopped the trolley all of a sudden and started whispering,
‘Yus!’ said William. ‘Wonderful,’ said Mrs Knowles, ‘do you both eat your greens like good children?’ ‘No.’ Mummy went all red when I said that.
Mummy said, ‘ WILLIAM-WILL-YOU-JUST-BE-NICE!’
‘I like leeks!’ said William and he lifted a big bunch of them.
In the end William gave up and sat down. He snivelled
‘O very good,’ said Mrs Knowles, ‘does Mummy make
FAMILY LIFE Magic Vegetable Soup continued ... them into lovely potato and leek soup?’ ‘No, silly,’ said William, ‘that comes out of a tin.’
‘Alright, William, these are my magic wands and I am going to turn you into a POO!’
Mummy turned around and started a very serious search for exactly the right bag of carrots.
‘A poo!’ said William. ‘A poo?’ said Mummy.
‘What are you going to do with the leeks?’ Mrs Knowles asked.
‘A poo,’ said Mrs Knowles.
‘These are my magic wands,’ William replied, ‘and I am going to turn you into a bum!’ Mummy stood bolt upright and gasped. Her hands were clenched around the bag of carrots so tightly that her fingers had turned white. Her eyes started bulging out of her head, ‘William!’ she said, trying very hard to sound surprised, ‘How rude!’
Later on, when Daddy came home, he made a cup of tea and asked Mummy if it had been a good day. ‘O, yes,’ she replied, ‘we met Mrs Knowles in the shops.’
William looked at her with a sparkle in his eyes and said, ‘Bum! Bum! Bum!’
At first, Mummy didn’t know what to say or where to look. Mrs Knowles was staring at her over the top of her silver spectacles, but then she couldn’t help a little laugh, and then a bigger one and pretty soon we were all laughing and laughing right there in the vegetable aisle.
‘Really?’ said Daddy, lifting his cup to his lips. ‘Yes,’ said Mummy, ‘she turned William into a poo.’
Mrs Knowles went over to the celery and grabbed a packet.
Daddy spluttered on his tea and it splattered round the kitchen.
‘Very well, William,’ she said, ‘Since you have turned me into a bum I think it is only right that I should turn you into something. Wouldn’t you agree, Mrs Duncan?’
‘Could you wipe that up, dear,’ said Mummy. She was concentrating on chopping the celery, leeks and potatoes for the magic vegetable soup.
‘Um, well, yes,’ said Mummy.
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Top Tips for Attending A Wedding Fair Getting married is such an exciting time for couples. Organising the celebration can however be overwhelming. Whatever your stage of planning, attending a Wedding Fayre can be a fantastic source of inspiration and practically useful in securing the right supplier. In today’s age of the Internet, we are presented with many research options – suppliers’ websites, social media, blogs and magazines to name but a few. However your wedding should be a reflection of you both as a couple so you want to get it right. The importance of speaking face to face with the supplier you are potentially entrusting with your most special day, cannot be over emphasised. Attending a Wedding Fayre allows you to meet with many different suppliers in one day to see the quality of their service for yourself, avail of special offers and see if you are comfortable with them and whether they can recreate your vision.
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Competitions and Giveaways - If you are not in it, you can’t win it! Someone has to win each competition so you may get lucky.
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Discounts – Many suppliers offer a one off discount available on the day of the Fayre. If you know your budget, take advantage of this and save yourself £££.
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For those who haven’t booked their venue, use the opportunity to view the wedding facilities on offer in the venue. Chat to the events team, meet the caterers and check out their prices.
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If you are someone who likes to get the advice of others, take bridesmaids, friends or family members to bounce ideas off.
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Arrive early and take your time. This will allow you to make the most of the day. Make a stop off for coffee and a snack to keep you going!
Wedding Fayres have progressed over the years. Now, along with speaking to a choice of suppliers to suit a range of tastes and styles, couples can also enjoy live band showcases, professionally choreographed catwalk shows showcasing style to suit the whole wedding party and the opportunity to view the reception facilities on offer in the venue. At the very least, it is a fantastic day out, where you are surrounded by other excited couples who you can chat to about your wedding until your heart is content! To make the most of the day, here are a few useful tips: •
Come prepared! Before attending the show, have a chat with your partner to decide what you still need to book and be clear about what you would like to spend. Take notes in a notepad or on your phone.
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Prioritise those suppliers that you want to book next and dedicate time to speaking with them. Simply collecting leaflets can feel overwhelming and it is difficult to get a real feel for the service on offer.
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Create a wedding email address in advance– This will keep all wedding related emails together and ensure that after the big day, wedding emails are not cluttering up your personal email account.
The biggest piece of advice would be to enjoy it! This is an exciting, happy time for you so have fun. Allow everyone there to take some of the stress out of planning for you, and help you sit back and have a great time!
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Take swatches of your material or your Pinterest board on the day to show suppliers what you are hoping to achieve.
Lagan Valley Island are holding their Wedding Fayre on Sunday 17th January 2016 from 2 – 5pm. Entry is free and free car parking is available onsite.
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Don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions and keep an open mind. The exhibitors have many years of experience and may be able to enhance your vision with their own ideas. If you are unsure of what you would like, ask about the available options and check out images of their previous work.
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Finding Out More About Dementia Alzheimer’s Society is the leading care and research charity for people affected by all forms of dementia. What is dementia? Dementia affects everyone differently and can cause a wide range of symptoms. These can include problems with memory, thinking, concentration and language. People may become confused or struggle with how they perceive things. Dementia can also cause changes in mood or emotions and effect how someone behaves. Dementia is progressive, which means that they symptoms get worse over time. However, many people with dementia lead active and fulfilling lives for many years. There are many different types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer’s Disease and vascular dementia, which are sometimes combined (called mixed dementia). Less common are dementia with Lewy Bodies and frontotemporal dementia. Various factors increase the risk of someone developing dementia. Ageing, genes, health and lifestyle all play a part.
If you are worried about your memory, contact your GP. The earlier you seek help, the sooner you can get information, advice and support.
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To help you cope with memory problems you could: Try using a large diary, and perhaps keeping it next to a calendar clock. Also try keeping important items, such as keys or glasses, together in the same place. Try to make your home safer. Remove things that are easy to trip over and install carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms. You could also get automatic timers for plugs, lights and heating. Try to stay active and social: it can help you retain skills and memory, as well as improve your self-esteem, sleep and wellbeing. Having dementia doesn’t mean you should feel unwell or depressed. It’s important to try and stay healthy. Regular exercise and eating a balanced diet can help. Arrange regular checkups with your GP, as well as regular dental, eye and hearing checks. Get the annual flu vaccine and see the doctor promptly if you feel unwell. Support for carers Caring for someone with dementia can be very stressful and at times upsetting, but also rewarding. Carers often go through a wide range of emotions, including loss, guilt and anger. They may also have positive feelings, such as satisfaction from being able to support the person with dementia. As a carer you have a right to a carer’s assessment and to receive support to help you to maintain your caring role. Sources of support for carers include family and friends, health professionals, social services, carers’ support groups and organisations such as Alzheimer’s Society. It’s important to look after your own health and wellbeing. Try to eat a balanced diet, and to get enough sleep and exercise. Make sure you have some time to yourself.
Living well with dementia If you’ve been diagnosed with dementia, there are lots of things you can do that will help you to live as well as possible.
There are practical tips that can make caring for someone with dementia a little easier. For example, encourage the person to keep doing what they can to retain their independence. When communicating, make eye contact, listen carefully, be aware of your body language and speak clearly.
To find services in your area for information and support, start by contacting your GP, social services department, Alzheimer’s Society or Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
Talk to a doctor – ideally a specialist – about behaviour that is challenging or causing either of you distress or worry. There are things that can be done to help.
For more information about dementia, you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 (Monday-Wednesday, 9am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm)
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Why not make January a ‘feel good’ month and try something different to give you a boost of energy for a chilly morning!
Good-ForYou Granola Ingredients: •
2 tbsp vegetable oil
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125ml maple syrup
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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300g rolled oats
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50g sunflower seed
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4 tbsp sesame seeds
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50g pumpkin seeds
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100g flaked almond
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100g dried berries
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50g coconut
Method: 1. Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Mix the oil, maple syrup, honey and vanilla in a large bowl. Tip in all the remaining ingredients, except the dried fruit and coconut, and mix well. 2. Tip the granola onto two baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 15 mins, then mix in the coconut and dried fruit, and bake for 10-15 mins more. Remove and scrape onto a flat tray to cool. Serve with cold milk or yogurt. The granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month. (N.B. It might take longer in the oven if you want a crunchy and toasty flavour). (Recipe by Good Food, 2006)
Go-To-Breakfast Green Smoothie Ingredients: •
2 cups of spinach (for vitamins)
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1/2 cup of frozen pineapple (for sweetness)
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1 cup of non - fat plain Greek yogurt (for protein)
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2 tablespoons of chia seeds (for fiber)
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1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (blend, baby)
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1 teaspoon of cinnamon (this helps to regulate blood sugar levels)
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1 teaspoon of turmeric (this is anti-inflammatory)
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Pinch of nutmeg
Method: Add the spinach, yogurt, chia seeds, and spices to your blender the night before. Then in the morning you only have to add the frozen fruit and almond milk. Blend and bam! You just saved yourself 10 minutes! (By Jess and Wendy, Food Heaven Made Easy)
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Creating a Family Photo Wall
To get the best results when spraying the frame … • Remove the glass and back of the frame. Sand the frame lightly and clean with a damp cloth. Choose an area that is well ventilated and cover with newspaper. • For a better finish, following the instructions on the can, apply a light coat of surface primier and leave to dry before applying the top coat. • Apply the spray paint in multiple light coats to avoid any runs. Two or three coats will be enough. • Leave the frames to dry for 24 hours Steps to Creating Your Photo Wall
If you have always wanted to create a family photo wall then why not have some New Year fun making it happen. This is a good time of year to be tackling this project as you probably have lots of family photos taken over the Christmas period already stored on your phone or camera. If you’re not sure how to go about this project, here are some tips to get you started … Some of the decisions you need to make • Will you use matching frames, all the same colour and style or mix it up with mismatched frames and different colours • What photos will go into what size of frames • What is the best way of printing your photos • What shape will the frames make when they are placed together on the wall
If you are considering having all matching frames think ahead and decide whether you will want to change your photo wall at anytime in the future. Will those frames still be available in a few years time? If you decide to go with different styles of frames you can use frames that you already have in the house or you can buy second hand frames from the charity shop or car boot sale and spray them the same colour.
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1. Save all the photos that you want to use in a folder on your computer and write a short description of each photo on a post-it note. 2. Decide which photo’s are to be more prominent in the display and use this as your starting point. Lay out the frames on the floor and change them around until you are happy with the arrangement. 3. Place the post-it notes onto each frame to determine which photo you want to display in that frame 4. Measure each frame by laying the frame on a flat surface face down. You will see the frame has a rebate that the glass, mounts and backing fit in to. Measure the width and height of this rebate (in mm) and subtract 2mm from each side. If you want to use a mount (border) around your picture, decide on the width of mount you want to use and multiply this width by two. Subtract this from the rebate width and height to give you the measurement for your printed photo. Remember to add a blank border (20mm approx ) to your print when ordering.
5. Write this measurement on the post-it note for this frame. 6. You can print your own photos on photo quality paper if you have a suitable printer or it might be easier and cheaper to order them online. Websites such as Photobox or Snapfish offer a professional service or you could go to your local print shop where they can print directly from your camera, phone or SD card.
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YOUR HOME down the bit, you are drilling into a timber (if not, you may feel the drill emerging out of the other side of the plasterboard). If you locate two neighbouring vertical timbers but want to hang the picture in between them, fix a horizontal wooden batten from one vertical to the other - this will give you a firm fixture to work from.
Creating a Family Photo Wall (continued) 7. Once your photos are printed, trim as necessary and place them into each frame.
Plasterboard walls are very soft and thin which means heavy items when hung can easily pull out nails and screws. In this case use a Spring toggle: Drill a hole in the plasterboard (say 8-10mm diameter) and insert (toggle end first). Once in, the end of the toggle will spring out behind the plasterboard, meaning it can’t be pulled out. You then pull backwards so the toggle grips the wall and tighten the bolt (you may need a washer on the bolt head). Hanging your frames Measure the length of the frames that are laid out on the floor to determine where to start hanging them on the wall. It can be tricky to get the top edge of all your frames level if this is what you want to achieve. To do this, use a tape measure to mark the exact centre on the top edge of each frame. Then, draw in pencil, a straight line along the wall that you want the top of each frame to be level with. Place each frame in position on the wall and mark the line you have drawn at the top center of each frame.
Simple as it sounds, the most difficult part of creating your photo wall will be hanging the frames onto the wall. The first thing you need to know is, what type of wall you are working with. Masonry walls are hard and thus unreceptive to nails being banged in or screws that haven’t had a pilot hole drilled first. Your only option is to use a powerful drill. Have your wallplug and a screw big enough to hold the weight of your picture on hand and then drill an appropriately sized hole. Push in the wallplug making sure it is flush with the wall and tight in the hole, then insert the screw into the wallplug. Use a pinhead or domehead screw which has an edge to hang the picture on - not a countersink screw.
Cavity walls are made from plasterboard (“drylining”) and the thin walls are attached to a frame of vertical and horizontal timbers. Locate one of these timbers to screw into and you’ll have a solid fixing for your screw or nail.
Then, place each frame face down on a flat surface. Hook a tape measure in the middle of the hanging wire attached to the back of the frame. Pull the wire up towards the top of the picture so that it is taut and measure the distance from the top of the picture to the hanging wire. If your picture has a crossbar instead of a hanging wire, measure the distance from the crossbar to the top of the picture. When making this measurement, try to keep the line as vertical as possible.
To locate a timber tap on the cavity wall - there will be a more hollow sound between timbers. Note also that the vertical timbers should be regularly spaced, starting at the two edges of each wall. After using an electronic tester to check all is safe, drill a small hole where you want to hang the picture. If the drill comes out with wood shavings all
Measure this same distance down from the pencil mark on the wall and mark this point with another pencil mark. This will be where you will drill your pilot hole for your wall plug and screw. Fix all your frames in a similar way using a spirit level as you go. Then, stand back and enjoy your new photo wall.
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A Winter Wonderland
The journey to Lapland would involve some 150 unwell children; children who, in some cases, could not be given a guarantee that there’d be many more Christmases to come; others with life-threatening conditions, others who’d just been on the receiving end of unpleasant, critical but necessary surgery and lengthy hospital visits or stays.
By Luke North
As we gathered that morning in Belfast International, I couldn’t believe it was really happening. I spoke to a number of mums, dads and carers and I very quickly realised these youngsters were all I had been told about. They had had intolerable operations; they’d been saved from the brink of near certain death; they’d put up with multiple visits to hospitals - from the Royal to Dublin for heart surgery; a number of hospitals in the north of England and in London as surgeons and doctors bravely fought to ensure these poor kids had a chance to live, or at the very least, to have some sort of quality of life.
Just looking through some Facebook posts, and a range of words which are very appropriate keep cropping up: magical, awesome, fantastic, brilliant, unbelievable. I’m scanning through comments about the recent visit by NI Children to Lapland Trust to see Santa Claus .......... in Lapland, up in the Arctic Circle!
Some were in wheelchairs or buggies, some with medical tubing attached to their nose or mouth, others unable to speak, some wide-eyed with wonder as they told me they were going to see Santa. As the brand new Thomas Cook Airbus A321 trundled down the runway, the excitement and thrill of anticipation was palpable. The three hour journey was one of beaming faces, renditions of Jingle Bells, laughter and giggling, selfies, hot food .......... and smiling, attentive aircrew! And Lapland was all those words I used in the first paragraph! From the moment we touched down and were whisked through the airport to waiting coaches. The ‘elves’ who made sure we knew exactly what we were doing, the Children to Lapland volunteers who tended to our every need, the kids who marvelled at the blanched landscape as far as the eye could see. The adults who stared in disbelief at the weather App on their phones – a stout minus 15 degrees! Brrrrr! We played in the snow outside Santa Park, we howled with glee as the huskies hauled our sleighs through the forest trail, we pointed at the snorting reindeer ahead of our sleds and wondered which one was Prancer or Dancer! Thank goodness for the all-enveloping thermal suit and snow boots supplied by Santa Park. I was totally knocked speechless when a kind invitation came to me in early December. Would I like to go along? I’d see first-hand and be able to report in various ways the success or otherwise of the visit. I have to say, my first reaction was to turn down the invite; I felt I’d be taking up someone’s place, using a seat a child could have. I was told that that was not the case. And also my ‘thing’ about flying! “So what’s the problem?” my wife enquired. “Well, you know I’m not fond of flying,” I responded, rather weakly it has to be said. To cut a long story short, what I had to listen to about my ‘bravery’ or lack of it was, probably, entirely justified.
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And when the cold exterior became too much, there was the warmth inside of Mrs Claus’ baking, Santa’s office, Mrs Gingerbread, the Ice Gallery, and for the older and weaker among us, delicious Finnish doughnuts with our steaming coffee! Magical, awesome, fantastic, brilliant..........truly, unbelievable. My thanks to NI Children to Lapland Trust. May you continue to bring a moment of magic and happiness to these most deserving children. For more information on the work of NI Children to Lapland Trust visit www.niclt.org
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Your Call ... By Luke North
it may only be the start of 2016 but the thoughts of many parents are already turning to decisions to be made in the coming months, namely, choice of school for your soon-to-be-teens. While it may seem like no time at all since you were coaxing them into their first days at primary school, post-primary days may now beckon and it’s your call, your decision. Remember, of course, the child needs to have a contributory opinion – it is he or she, after all, who will spend the next five or seven years at the desks in the new school, not yourself! So how do we decide? How do we make the right decision? Where do we get help? Well, in no particular order, there are a number of vital elements to the decision-making process.
legibly may well have nothing but negative comments about the school. Ask around. Keep your ears open. Attend Open Days or Nights. Talk to friends. Talk to friends’ children who may already be at that particular school. And why ignore the staff of the school? Why not ask if you can have a look around. Ask questions at that Open Night you’re going to. How do they approach the common curriculum? What is their view on exams and exam results? Is it important to adhere to strict uniform demands or is it a laissez-faire approach? Does that suit you or your child? What importance do they put on parental involvement? Is extra help available for your son/ daughter’s literacy difficulties?
Check out the school’s website, find out if they have a prospectus and read it. Go to the website www.etini.gov.uk if results and percentages are important to you. Read previous inspection reports and try to form a considered view. But to be honest, you’re still taking a chance. You’re still hoping that all will be okay. You’re still taking a wee bit of a gamble.
How far away, for example, is the new school? A ten minute walk on a safe route? A forty minute bus ride with at least one change? A half hour car journey in bumper to bumper rush hour traffic? Is it a natural feeder point from your current primary school? Does it matter if your son or daughter goes with P7 mates to their next adventure in education? Or, would you/your son/daughter prefer a fresh start? Perhaps, if your youngster has either been the victim of unwanted attention - like bullying - or has been the one dishing out the unwanted attention, then perhaps a brave, new beginning is an option..... Your child’s needs and interests need to be met. Does he or she have special needs? Whether academically, or socially, perhaps medically, all must be considered and thought given to the school’s ability to meet these needs. Are school clubs important? Well, yes, in terms of a wellrounded individual, they are. After-school clubs play a vital role in many aspects of teen life, not least in assuring the young person that there are other elements to school life and that lasting and meaningful friendships can arise from out-of-classroom experiences. And what about the old favourite? Word of mouth. Of course, you’ll weigh up the comments and opinions you hear. Not everyone will ‘sing from the same hymn sheet’. Those with an axe to grind because a particular teacher insists on the geography homework being written out
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Just remind yourself and your youngster that it’s a joint operation; it requires a satisfactory input to ensure there’s an acceptable outcome. A child and parent with the right attitude will go a long way to making post-primary schooling a valuable and worthwhile lesson for all.
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Lisburn Congregational Church Mission Week-End
Missionary Cause to Romania, Pastor Victor Maxwell and Rev Dr Sandy Roger – Scotland and Mrs Esther Gillanders, also there will be reports from different Missionary Societies and special singing. We trust once again we will have a Blessed time together hearing about the work of God around the world and we welcome anyone who would like to join us for any part of our programme. Thursday: 8.00 pm Report: Rev. Norman Fox (Norman Fox Missionary Cause) Praise: Acclaimed Speaker: Rev. Norman Fox Friday: 8.00 pm YOUTH MISSION FOCUS - C.E.F. Youth Challenge
Some 25 years ago the Rev. Norman Fox, Minister of Lisburn Congregational Church had a vision to have a special week-end regarding Mission.
Saturday: 3.30 pm Report: Overseas Missionary Fellowship Praise: Ballynahinch Ladies Quartet Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sandy Roger (Scotland)
During the following 25 years we have had a variety of speakers i.e., Helen Roseveare who served in the Congo, Dr Patrick McElligot – Japan, Mr Bill Givear who also served in the Congo, Mr Billy Patterson Lisburn who
Saturday: 7.30 pm Report: Pastor Victor Maxwell (Acre Gospel Mission) Praise: Monteith Family Speaker: Rev. Dr. Sandy Roger (Scotland)
served in South of Ireland, Pastor Chen – who spent 23 years in a Chinese Jail for this Faith, and Pastor Victor Maxwell who has served God in Brazil with Acre Gospel Mission for 25 years. Besides his work in Brazil, Pastor Maxwell has served as a Pastor in Northern Ireland and America. We have also had approximately 40 Missionary Societies represented in the Church hall and a Youth Mission Focus is held on the Friday evening.
Sunday: 11.30 am. Report: Mr. Stephen Smith (Working with New Communities in Northern Ireland)
From Thursday 4th to Monday 8th February 2016, we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary with the following speakers taking part: Rev Norman Fox – Norman Fox Lisburn Congregational Church | 2 Saintfield Road | Lisburn
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HEALTHY LIVING
Diary of a Reluctant Gym-Goer By Rachel Campbell
Continuing on from the last issue of In-touch, here is my 6 week diary of my health and fitness transformational journey. Involving one weekly personal training session with Stephen Allen (owner of Core fitness, Newtownards), 3 group training sessions and a clean eating nutritional programme- it promises “twice the results in half the time.” The motivation? My wedding on 22nd December. Week 1 I slink into Core Fitness on day one, dragging my heels in trepidation of what lies ahead. Yes, I’m no stranger to Stevie’s workout classes- but 1:1 sessions are totally different, as any fitness fanatic will tell you. All that whip cracking that is normally spread amongst a class of 10-12 is focused entirely on you- there literally is nowhere to hide. Thankfully, the first session eased me in gently- starting off with a comprehensive lifestyle questionnaire. The idea being that your PT can get a quick snapshot of you- any medical issues/injuries, your goals, your strengths, potential barriers to your success etc… My goals are pretty straightforward: lose weight, get fit and tone my upper arms to within an inch of their life (wedding dress is off the shoulder and I don’t want to see ANY wobble in the photos). Stevie then measures my waist, hips, weight, body fat and lean muscle weight and talks me through the numbers (and no I am not disclosing those shameful “before” figures.) I’m certainly not in the worst shape I’ve ever beenbut I definitely have work to do. Then we get straight into boxing, barbell squats, dumbbell lunges, battle ropes, kettle-bell swings and Ab work. It is a good balance of true grit and good craic. In the past, I mostly focused on cardio workouts thinking that as long as I did 1.5-2hrs on a treadmill the calories would fly off. With Stevie, I learn that I can halve my workout, but be doubly efficient in that shorter time. I am also furnished with a clean eating diet plan that thankfully incorporates one cheat night- where I can have my beloved takeaway calzones. I leave tired and sore, but already excited about my potential results.
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Weeks 2-5 Week 2 found me hitting a major stumbling block which threatened to end my transformational programme before it had even really begun. 5 minutes from the end of my second PT session, I go over on my ankle- badly. I mean, I actually heard it snap like a carrot stick. And the pain-oh the pain!
My experience throws up an interesting point, because if you’re serious about making fitness a way of life, then injuries become more of an inevitability than a risk. And although, Stevie would be the last person to let his clients make an excuse not to train, even he concurs that the healing process cannot be rushed“With an injury, you really do need to take the time out to rest the affected limb and get the swelling down- that’s the most important thing.” he says “After that, it’s about rehab and doing the correct exercises for stretching, mobility and balance.” Fortunately, it is just a bad, (albeit very swollen, very bruised) sprain. And once, the initial pain subsides, I am still able to hit my full quota of training sessions- with Stevie keeping a watchful eye on my form and adapting exercises if necessary. Despite the false start, my training plan really kicked into gear in the following weeks. From week 3 onwards, I begin seeing a massive difference in my body- my face is slimmer, my clothes are loose and people are commenting everyday how much weight I’ve lost. In week 4, feeling spurred on by all the positive remarks, I brave the scales and am shocked to discover I’ve lost EIGHT pounds. Undoubtedly, the high point of my transformational journeybut I wish I had not weighed myself so early on. The thrill of being skinny again, meant that I relaxed my clean eating programme in weeks 5 and 6- resulting in a few pounds going back on.
Week 6 By the time my final weigh-in rolls around, I am: • 5 pounds lighter (had I stuck to the diet I am confident this would have been more.) • 3 inches smaller at the waist • 2.5 inches smaller at the hips • A dress size smaller (wedding dress had to be majorly taken in!) • A shoe size smaller! (was not expecting that one!) • Regularly making it to 4-6 workout sessions a week. • Able to hold a plank for the first time ever • Able to do pull-ups for the first time ever • Faster, Fitter, Stronger and Happier Stevie thinks even my co-ordination has improved massively, whilst his assistant Paul says my “whole aura has changed”. Work colleagues and family members are continually commenting on how well I look, and I am grinning from ear to ear every time I look in the mirror. I’ve made loads of new friends and become part of a little community, where we all support each other, have lots of banter, friendly competition and spur each other on. No other gym has ever given me this sense of belonging to such a tight-knit fitness “family” . And, this is what gets me down to the gym on those “meh” days- not the results. I am so thrilled with the impact the transformational programme has had on all aspects of my life- that I immediately sign up for another block of PT sessions with Stevie to take me right up to the wedding. In 2016, my goal is to push my fitness even further and really commit to the nutritional aspect as well. If you are considering making health and fitness a resolution for 2016, I urge you to do it. START TODAY. It won’t be easy, but in a few short weeks you will see tangible results and you will be glad you didn’t wait another day to make the all important change. As Stephen Allen himself says “If you don’t make the investment in yourself, who will?”.
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Little Resolutions That Make a Big Difference Every New Year many people begin the year with the intention of making a change or two. Usually it is something that will improve themselves or their life. In almost every case it relates to things that we eat or drink too much of, modifying or stopping bad habits that we engage in or perhaps exercise that we know we really should engage in. The beginning of a New Year is a great time to make change. The start of a New Year is a fresh start, a new page, a blank canvas. The problem in most cases is that these New Year resolutions don’t last, and before the end of January we have given up and gone back to our old ways. I doubt if anyone would disagree about the need for us to eat healthily, lose weight and exercise more, or, where relevant, to moderate our drinking or stop smoking. So how do we keep it up? The trick is to set achievable goals for theses resolutions. Don’t expect to loose 4 stone in 6 months or to a couch potato into doing an hour in the gym every day. These sort of resolutions are going to fail therefore set a goal that is achievable in the short term. Weight loss Aim for weight loss by modifying your diet a little at a time, and build momentum. Aim to cut out unnecessary extra snacks or sugary drinks and watch as you start to lose maybe a pound each week. This will encourage you. Follow this up with perhaps a more structured weight loss regime by deliberately reducing calories, cutting out fat and reducing carbohydrates a little. For further weight reduction, perhaps it might be better to seek advice from a Dietitian or join a slimming club. Not only will you get professional advice, but also encouragement on a regular basis to encourage you to go further.
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a cigarette, just wait until the next hour. It is only an hour!
“This will change your thinking about smoking. You will begin to take control rather than allowing cigarettes to control you. You will reduce your intake and this will then motivate you to seek advice and help about stopping. There are now many ways to stop smoking.”
Exercise Start with a brisk walk 3-4 times each week for 10 minutes and start to feel the difference. This can then be increased as you feel able. After achieving 20 minutes 3 times or more every week, it is good to start to vary the exercise and to begin to swim or cycle. This will help to prevent boredom and will also work different muscle groups. Only then would I recommend going to a Gym for an induction into a more rigorous exercise routine- if you wish. In this way you won’t waste money on a Gym membership until you are well into the swing of things and are more likely to use it. You don’t have to go to the Gym though, as walking, cycling and swimming are exercises that you can do for the rest of your life, and we would encourage you to do this. Smoking Start to smoke by the clock instead of when you get the urge e.g. work out how many cigarettes you smoke in a day and divide that into your waking hours. For example if you smoke 1015 cigarettes daily, decide that you will only smoke on the hour every hour, but if an hour comes and you feel fine and not in need of
There are many Nicotine replacement therapies such as patches, nasal sprays, tablets, and even now e cigarettes (but not those with tobaccos in them – the so-called Hybrid e cigarette). There are tablets which are prescribable and which reduce your urges to smoke. There are various complimentary therapies like Hypnotherapy and acupuncture which may also help. There has never been a better (and potentially easier!) time to stop smoking. You may feel that you have slipped so far into bad habits and laziness that you will never turn things around, but little changes, which are consistent, do yield results. By simply cutting out the chocolate biscuit or two that you have at your work coffee break, you might lose half a stone in 6 months. It is a little change, but it can make a big difference. Most people fail in their well intentioned resolutions each January because they bite off more than they can chew, so don’t make that mistake this year. Set yourself achievable goals and make 2016 the year that you made a difference to your life. Dr. Roger Brown Consultant General Practitioner Kingsbridge Private Hospital
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How to Prevent Your Car Being Stolen According to the most recent PSNI figures there were over 5,500 reported instances of thefts from or of a motor vehicle in the last recorded year. In other words, your car and its contents aren’t as safe as you might think. “But my car has an alarm and an immobiliser,” you say. It is true that modern cars come with sophisticated security systems but even with that, it is surprising how easily your car can be stolen. The good news is that by taking some simple precautions you can prevent your car from being targeted. Double Check it’s Locked Modern cars usually have a visual confirmation that they’re locked such as a flash of their indicators. Get into the habit of looking at your car as you press the key fob. If the lights don’t flash then there could be a problem with your locking system and you should physically check that the doors are locked. Thieves could be watching as you leave your car and can use a remote locking jammer preventing the signal from your fob reaching the car. You walk away thinking your car is locked and they steal whatever’s inside. Watch Where you Park You’re obviously not going to park somewhere you think is unsafe but even in the ‘nicer’ areas there are precautions you can take to keep your car safe. For example, try to find somewhere that’s well lit and if it’s possible to park under a street lamp, do so, even during the day - if your car’s left there longer than you’re expecting, it’ll be lit when darkness falls. When leaving your car try to park as close as possible to an occupied building. If you’re going out to a restaurant or pub, try and park where there’s a view of your car from inside. Even if you’re not able to get a seat by a window, someone else might notice a would be thief. At the shops, try to park close to the main entrance and in amongst other cars – thieves are more likely to strike a car that’s on its own at the end of a car park than one that’s mixed in with all the rest with shoppers walking past. Don’t Leave your Belongs In View Sounds like an obvious one but you’d be amazed how many people don’t bother. Satnav systems are the most obvious valuable left on display, but mobile phones, wallets and cash are also theft magnets. Don’t just think in terms of valuables, either. Bags, coats, and even jumpers are all attractive to a thief, even if they aren’t worth much, because of the possibility that they are concealing something that is, so don’t leave them in view
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on the seats as you may end up paying for a new window. Also be aware of leaving important paperwork on view, so that it isn’t targeted for the purposes of identity theft. Modern cars come with an alarm and an immobiliser, but there are plenty of other ways to protect an older car. Steering wheel, gearstick or pedal locks aren’t infallible, but they do provide a deterrent for opportunistic thieves. If you can afford to spend a little more money why not consider a tracking device? You’ll pay upfront for the device to be installed and a small annual subscription fee, but if your car is stolen, the police will be able to locate it. You can also consider installing security for your drive or parking space such as a small home CCTV system or if you’d rather have something cheaper, a motion-activated home security lamp that shines down on your driveway could help put thieves off. Use the Built In Security Features of your Car Modern cars have clever security features, but you may not be aware of them or use all of them. For example, many modern cars have systems which enable them to lock automatically as you pull away? Enabling this will help protect you against carjackings – one of the scariest and increasingly likely ways of having your car stolen. Where Do you Keep your Keys? Car security systems have advanced so far now that the easiest way for a thief to steal the car is often to steal the keys themselves. This can mean picking them from your pocket, or even stealing them from your house. So think about which pocket you’re keeping your keys in when you’re out and about and when you’re at home, make sure you don’t leave your keys near to an open window, or even within reach of the letterbox. Don’t take your keys upstairs to bed with you however, this could lead to you being threatened when a thief hasn’t found the keys they wanted downstairs. Even your Number Plates! Thieves are stealing car number plates and then fitting them to their own similar-looking cars to perform crimes, such as filling up with fuel at a petrol station and then driving off without paying. If it does happen to you – you should report it to the police immediately. Crime statistics show that often a car is stolen becasue the owner has left the keys in the ignition. This seems unbelievable but if it does happen to you it is unlikely that your insurance company will pay out - so don’t do it - even if you’re just nipping into the petrol station to pay for fuel, or defrosting your car on the driveway during the cold winter months.
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FAMILY LIFE
Useful Numbers Medical Centres
Dr Trimble and Partner Switchboard Dr Shorten and Partners Drs Hutchinson, Ryan & McGuinness Dr Wales and Partners Dr Forde & Dr Quinn Dr McFarland & Partners Dr Pattersons Lisburn Travel Clinic
Hospitals
Lagan Valley Belfast City Royal Victoria
Pharmacies
Medicare (Market Lane) Lowry’s Boots (Market Square) Boots (Market Lane) Boots (Bow Street) Hilden
Helplines
Crimestoppers Translink NSPCC Age Concern National Debtline Samaritans Mindwise Volunteering Mindwise Community Bridge Building
Airports
Belfast International City of Derry George Best City
Libraries
Lisburn City Library Belfast Central
Funeral Directors Ronnie Thompson S.D. Brown Bobby Morrison
Activity Centres
Brook Activity Centre Glenmore Activity Centre Grove Activity Centre Kilmakee Activity Centre
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Primary Schools Ballycarrickmaddy Primary Ballymacash Primary Ballymacward Primary Brownlee Primary Carr Primary Dunmurry Primary Downshire Primary Friends’ (preparatory) Harmony Hill Primary Killowen Primary Knockmore Primary Largymore Primary Fort Hill Primary Lisburn Central Primary Lower Ballinderry Primary Maghaberry Primary Meadow Bridge Moira Primary Oakwood Integrated Old Warren Primary Pond Park Primary Riverdale Primary Seymour Hill St Aloysius Primary St Colman’s Primary St Joseph’s Primary Tonagh Primary Wallace Preparatory Dept & Pre-Prep Unit
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Secondary & Grammar Schools Fort Hill Integrated College Friends Laurelhill Community Coll Lisnagarvey High St Patrick’s High Wallace High Parkview Special School South Eastern Reg College
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Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Departments Main Reception/Switchboard Building Control Waste Management Irish Linen Ctr & Museum Island Arts Centre Lagan Valley Leisureplex Lisburn Tourist Information
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