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Welcome
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Contents
Hello again everyone,
Articles & Features:
Here we are with the April issue, it’s Spring and Easter is fast approaching. We have a jam packed issue with plenty of reading and puzzles to keep you busy over the Easter holidays.
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Technology Gadgets for Green Fingers
Seasonal Recipe Greek Vegetable Bake
Beauty Softly Does It Travel Tobago Interiors Country Style Pets Cat Behaviour The Better Life Movie Focus Nature Focus
Puzzles:
2 Wordwheel 8 Two Minute Trial 10 Codeword 16 Crossword 26 Sudoku Easy & Hard 30 Wordsearch Dogs 33 Hidato 46, 47 Puzzle Solutions
Regulars: 39 Useful Numbers 37-45 Community Pages 46 Index Deadline for adverts for the May issue: Mon 20th April To contact the editor - 02890 817579 info@localfocusmags.co.uk
And loads of community info too - there seems to be plenty of local activities to tempt you into the great outdoors. Turn to the community pages at the back to find out about Knockbreda Parish Church’s Craft and Produce Fair (complete with hog roast) and the Spring activities at Rowallane Gardens, as well as everything the local schools have been up to. There’s also a Spring Fair at Carryduff Playcare Centre towards the end of April - their ad and all the details are on page 15. Of course, on 1st April we have April Fools Day, traditionally a day for playing practical jokes. I wonder if any of this year’s pranks will be as funny as the classic Swiss spaghetti growing report broadcast by the BBC in 1957 or Burger King’s announcement they’d launched a ‘Left-Handed Whopper’ burger in 1998. Just google ‘best April Fools jokes’ if you need a bit of cheering up - the classroom pranks are sure to raise a smile! Have a great Easter. Until next time....
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While few of us are likely to spend nearly £900 on Flymo’s latest robot lawnmower, let alone £2,500 for a high-end robot mower, there are lots of garden gadgets that can make life easier and more fun. One of the most useful developments is the arrival of cordless tools ranging from lawnmowers to electric chainsaws. Battery technology has improved dramatically in a very short time, so it’s possible to get tools such as Black & Decker’s 36V cordless strimmer that can cut up to 3,750 metres on a single charge. Just remember to charge them up before you use them, as recharging flat batteries can take a while. If you fancy something a bit less high tech, Japanese hori-hori knives might be right up your street: the name means “digging digging” and a hori-hori knife’s straight sharp blade makes it perfect for everything from planting to cutting roots. They can be a little tricky to find, but eBay is always a good source of such tools. Another great tool is the Woodman’s Pal. It’s a little pricey - expect to pay £50 upwards - but it’s really clever
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and really useful. The Pal was originally designed for the US Army in the early 1940s and it’s a cross between an axe and a machete, with a hooked section on the end. That makes it great for clearing all kinds of vegetation, and it replaces a whole bunch of tools including pruning saws, shears, loppers and in some cases, even chainsaws. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) featured the usual home entertainment technology, lots of TVs and even more laptops, but it also had an unusually large selection of garden gadgets. One of the cutest was the Green Farm Cube. Another Japanese design, and it’s a hydroponic grow box that enables you to grow plants such as herbs anywhere all year round. At around £120 it’s quite expensive, but it looks great and works well. It’s particularly good for people who want to grow things but don’t have a garden to do it. It seems that smartphones are taking over every aspect of our lives, so it’s not a surprise that they’re starting to look at our gardens too. App-connected gadgets are everywhere at the moment. Netatmo’s Connected
Weather Station (approx £110) tells your phone about indoor and outdoor humidity, temperature and air quality as well as predicting the weather, while Koubachi’s Plant Sensor 2 Outdoor (approx £96) measures soil moisture, sunlight, infra-red light, temperature and more to let you know exactly how well valuable plants are doing. Another CES exhibitor, Edyn, promises to deliver the “connected garden” with sensors that analyse the soil, monitor the temperature and even check the weather forecast to help you decide what to plant and how to look after it. The product range also includes smart water valves that automatically water your plants, and solar power means you don’t need to run any cables. It’s overkill for a couple of blooms from Homebase, but if you’re a serious gardener it’s a seriously clever bit of kit. Edyn is currently available for pre-order, and the sensor and water valve are $99 (£65) and $59 (£39) respectively.
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• 2 large potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced • 1 large aubergine, trimmed and sliced • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 150ml vegetable stock • 1 tsp dried oregano • 2 tsp tomato puree • 300g thick Greek yogurt • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 1 tbsp cornflour • ¼ tsp grated nutmeg • 1 large tomato, sliced • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sprinkle with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese or thin slices of mozzarella cheese before baking to make this dish even tastier!
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Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the sliced potatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes until almost tender. Drain well and refresh under cold running water. Set aside. Place the aubergine slices in a shallow bowl and drizzle over 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Heat a heavybased frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the aubergine slices for 1-2 minutes on each side until tender and just golden. Remove and set aside. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and gently fry the garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in the vegetable stock, oregano and tomato puree and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat. Preheat the oven to 190C, 170C fan, Gas Mark 5. Layer the potato and aubergine slices in a large ovenproof dish (at least 8cm deep). Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper between each layer. Pour the stock mixture over the vegetables. Place the yogurt, eggs and cornflour in a bowl and beat together until smooth. Add the nutmeg and season lightly. Spoon the mixture over the layered vegetables and top with the tomato slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45Answer minuteson until the 38 top page is golden and bubbling.
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by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk
Summer is just around the corner; long sleeves have been banished for another few seasons and we’re eyeing up new sandals, sunglasses and swimsuits. It’s all too easy to skimp on bodycare in the colder months, but now the sun is finally out it’s time to treat ourselves to some much-needed TLC. Good exfoliation is a must, particularly if you’re planning on self-tanning. Unfortunately, many of the scrubs on the high-street are too harsh, stripping the skin of its natural oils and leaving it feeling scratched and sore. Heyland and Whittle’s Exfoliating Soap Bag (£6) is a much better option. Filled with natural soaps that are packed with essential oils, it’ll make a noticeable difference to your skin and is the perfect alternative to shower gel. For a really indulgent treat, however, it’s hard to beat the Lime & Ginger Salt Glow by Elemis. At £36.50, it isn’t cheap, but it works wonders and smells divine. While bubbles are fun, if you want your bath product to leave your skin silky smooth, then oil is your best bet. Neom’s Tranquillity Bath and Shower Oil is heavenly. A bottle costs £40 from www.amara.com, but a few drops go a long way. Along with skin nourishing ingredients, such as jojoba and Vitamin E, it has a high concentration of essential oils (12 in total), to help you destress, unwind and forget that row you had with your manager. Pour yourself a large glass of wine, lock the bathroom door, put some music on and… relax. If you moisturise all over
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every day, you can get away with a light body lotion. But, let’s face it, how many of us have time? If your daily beauty routine is more ‘bare essentials’ than ‘at home spa’ it’s worth investing in a heavy duty hydrator for the weekend. Aveda’s Beautifying Body Moisturiser (£22) is wonderfully rich, but absorbs well, with none of that greasy residue that some high street brands can leave you with. The smell is, quite simply, amazing – you may well find that you attract a lot of compliments on your new perfume. Most of us are guilty of neglecting our poor feet, particularly when we can hide them away in boots all winter. But, come summer, the most beautiful pair of designer sandals won’t hide dry, cracked heels and chipped polish. A salon pedicure always feels like a real indulgence and can get your feet in tip-top condition for the warmer months. For minimal maintenance, opt for a long-lasting varnish, such as shellac, in a colour that co-ordinates with your favourite sandals. Aqua, coral, bronze or soft violet all look great with a tan. Keep the good work up at home with regular moisturising. We love Narynda’s Heel Balm (£9.50), which is completely natural and unbelievably nourishing. (It also works wonders on dry elbows.) www.narynda.com Cherry-red and ‘nude’ lips are both key trends for this summer. Whichever look you decide to embrace, you need a smooth surface to get the best result. Red lipstick, in particular, will highlight any areas of chapping or dryness. Mint Julips Lip Scrub by Lush (£5.50) gently buffs away dry patches and softens skin. Warning: sugar, lemon & peppermint make it rather tasty, so you may find yourself reaching for it quite a lot…
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By Solange Hando At the southern end of the Caribbean, smaller than the Isle of Wight and a world away from its big sister island Trinidad, Tobago is a gem of golden beaches and pristine rainforest with low rise developments mostly confined to the airport area. On this bucolic island, life moves at a gentle pace and little disturbs the peace but the occasional beat of a steel drum in the morning or the call of fishermen hauling their nets on the beach. Goats graze on waste land, men carve calabash into bird feeders and candle holders and on the cliff tops, old colonial forts scatter their ruins among banana and sea grape trees. Even Scarborough, the local capital, seems little more than an overgrown village, sprinkling its pastel-coloured villas on the leafy slopes framing the harbour. Only the arrival of a cruise ship brings a semblance of life on the waterfront.
Meanwhile along the coast, blue parrot fish and fire coral glow on the Buccoo Reef and the sun shines on meandering sands and crescent coves, such as the idyllic Englishman’s bay, laid back Castara, beautiful Parlatuvier or Charlotteville,
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draped in bougainvillaea and famous for fresh fish and ‘cow heel’ soup. Boats bob on crystalclear water, babbling streams come down to the sea and swaying coconut palms mirror themselves in the lagoons. The north coast is a perfect Caribbean postcard but the south is rugged and wild, sprayed by Atlantic waters, dotted with islands, a few sheltered coves and fishing villages. Just inland from Prince’s Bay, the Argyle waterfall tumbles almost 200 feet into an emerald pool where local women come to bathe, sitting all dressed in the water. The path is lined with bamboo and teak, mahogany and silk cotton trees rising from massive buttressed roots. Then there’s Speyside, its near-deserted beach and verdant hills, and Little Tobago island, just 20 minutes offshore, where frigate birds hover around precipitous cliffs and in the forest red-billed tropic birds nest on the ground among fallen foliage, fanning their tail as you approach. Tobago is a haven for wildlife, both along the shore and the Main Ridge which rises to over 1600 feet and stretches almost
from coast to coast. Prickly palms, trumpet trees, mimosa fern, wild nutmeg, tangled roots and lianas where heliconia add touches of red and gold, the forest is home to myriad creatures, from leaf cutter ants and whistling frogs to whipping spiders, the odd boa constrictor and over 400 species of birds. But what matters in this jungle is not how far you walk but how much you see, here a yellow and black sugar bird, there a white-necked thrush, a bluebacked mannekin, a noisy chacalaca, an iridescent parrot or a humming bird, or a bluecrowned motmot, the ‘king of the forest’. When a sudden breeze sweeps through the canopy, the trees burst into song as a welcome shower of ‘liquid sunshine’ washes everything clean. Later, when the sun dips into the ocean, the pelicans wake from their slumbers, skimming the waves, wings outstretched before diving razor sharp into the deep in search of supper. In the summer months, the giant leatherback turtles return to Tobago Island, ready to nest on their favourite beaches under the starlit Caribbean skies.
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Cosy, comfortable and oh-so pretty, country style has eternal appeal. Think roses winding around the porch, crackling log fires, chickens in the yard and a Victoria sponge cooling on the range cooker. As interiors expert Katherine Sorrell says, who could resist? Moving to the country may be a fantasy for many of us, but even if you can’t actually make the move, you can evoke a charming country style in your home. The aim is to create a look that appears to have evolved naturally over time. Overall, choose either off-white or pastel walls, or perhaps a block-printed wallpaper, the latter featuring delicate, trailing florals or something more bold and blowsy. Tactile, natural floor coverings such as sisal, jute or coir have the right kind of honest and hard-working good looks, while rugs are warm and practical. With furniture, keep an eye on balance and proportion. You can put all kinds of styles together if you keep an eye on their size and scale. It might be a Georgian, Victorian or early 20th century piece, antique, junkshop, hand-me-down or homemade, but it should never look overtly modern and always be sturdy, simple and generously sized. Squashy sofas, big armchairs, plain wooden chairs, benches and stools, and the occasional wirework or Lloyd Loom piece are all key. Add dining chairs with ladder or spindle backs, plus a scrubbedpine table, and complement them with a large, open dresser.
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Some distressed paintwork here and there enhances the overall effect. When choosing fabrics, an informal mix of gently worn patterns gives a lovely effect. Texture is as important as pattern, so opt for a combination that could include florals, tweed, ginghams, stripes, polka dots, paisley, tapestry, embroidery and textured plains such as linen, wool, velvet or mohair. For a hand-made, vintage feel, include some knitting or crochet, too. Window treatments should be understated – perhaps a Roman blind with a decorative trim, or a pair of full-length, gathered curtains and a simple pelmet. As for upholstery, ensure it is wellstuffed and comfortable. Piping looks smart and traditional, but the occasional frilled edging can be delightful. Complete the effect with piles of throws, blankets and cushions of all shapes and sizes. Lighting can make or break a room. Add table and floor lamps to brighten corners and illuminate work areas: wrought iron, brass, turned-wood, frillyedged glass, plaster or ceramic bases, with understated fabric or card shades, are all great choices. A few candles dotted here and there and, of course, the appealing flicker of a real fire, will really enhance the atmosphere.
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Sometimes it's easy for me to forget that I grew up in a city. The only planting I did back then was with hyacinth bulbs at school, apart from the time I knocked over Mum's cactus and repotted it upside-down - it didn't thrive.
couple of walking sticks to dry out in the wood store. Creating compost seems to me the epitome of a greener existence – taking unwanted waste, using a minimum of know-how and a little forking, applying some patience and finally ending up with good quality, For reformed townies like us the Better Life remains a work- nutrient-rich material for the soil. in-progress. Much like our garden, there's always Anne is really the one with something to be done. Each green fingers, while I’m more month brings its own pleasures of an enthusiast. I was, after and responsibilities, keeping us all, the one who filled the connected to the seasons and world’s smallest conservatory the cycle of the year. Now that with 16 sweet pepper plants, I have a firm grasp of crop each of which reached a height rotation - albeit on a small of over 2ft 6ins (I measured scale due to the size of our them). Even our friends grew garden - it's mainly a case of tired of filled peppers that year. following instructions. It's a lot Growing some of your own like learning the piano though: veg, whatever your level of you have to keep at it and the confidence or ability, is surely early starts can sometimes one of life’s great joys. You can upset the neighbours. get from plot to plate with no Some things take care of themselves. The interlinked water butts, for example, gravity fed from no 1 (aka John Lennon) high up on a wall, have so far kept us fully supplied all the way down to no 4 (aka Ringo) by the front gate.
Beyond the garden, we foraged seasonal wild garlic, apples, chickweed, nettle leaves, dandelion leaves and the ever-popular blackberries (where the freezer comes in handy). Moving forward - and because we live near the sea I’ve signed us up for a coastal foraging day. I happen to know that there are tasty sea vegetables out there somewhere, as well as plenty of seaweed. It’s another opportunity to go green further food miles, no additives and no afield. packaging. It’s really not Anyway, that’s it for a while. I difficult to have a go. Spuds hope our little adventures have can be grown in a hessian bag entertained you and hopefully filled with soil, beans can be inspired you to seek out your sprouted on a windowsill and Better Life. Must dash, as all some herbs like marjoram Anne wants to teach me how or peppermint need is to knit! boundaries. Derek Thompson
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Movie Focus
By Peter Stevenson
AT THE CINEMA: The Boy Next Door 15 (91 mins Teacher Claire Peterson (Jennifer Lopez) is recovering from the breakdown of her marriage; struggling to find a way forward, she fails to find solace in even the classic literature she teaches. One fateful morning Claire is having trouble with her electric garage door when who should come to rescue but hunky new neighbour Noah (Ryan Guzman). It isn’t long before Noah is spending more and more time at the Petersons’ (Claire encourages Noah’s friendship with her son Kevin (Ian Nelson)) while enjoying the ‘harmless’ flirtation Noah shares with her). After a disastrous blind date, Claire gives in to her growing attraction to Noah but immediately regrets it. It is now that Noah’s true colours shine through. Don’t worry, I haven’t given anything away, the movie doesn’t really get going until this point. It’s also the point at which the audience’s interest starts to plummet and it’s such a pity. From the lukewarm premise described above, there is created a whole load of possibilities, interesting plotlines and beguiling twists. Even the story writer Barbara Curry goes with is dripping with thrilling potential. No-one recognized this however, and the result is that we follow J Lo from scene to scene, trying to see if she can inject any continuity, coherence or structure into her pretty flimsy character. Guzman has the same problem: Noah could be a rather interesting sociopath but he seems to be channelling the spirit of Ryan Phillippe in Cruel Intentions and never quite becomes the villain he should be. Director Rob Cohen seems to be stuck, unable to elevate this movie to a level beyond cheap thrills and average scares. If this is the calibre of the neighbours, the old adage ‘location, location, location’ becomes more important than ever! 2 / 5
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What is it about Benedict Cumberbatch’s knack for playing modern genii? His first major role (according to IMDB) was playing Stephen Hawking in the BBC’s imaginatively titled (but excellent) Hawking, way back in 2004, and of course his latest TV role is as the fictional, eponymous genius of Sherlock. In his latest incarnation on the silver screen, he takes on another genius, this time in the form of enigmatic cryptanalyst and cruciverbalist Alan Turing. Turing’s story is the tale of the British (ultimately successful) attempt to crack the Nazi’s Enigma code. What this movie does however, as well as depicting the scientific methodology which goes in to code cracking, is that it deconstructs Turing as a person, showing the unfolding of three parallel stories, each concerning Turing during three different time periods: the first concerns his childhood (well, early teens) at a boarding school where he does not fit in, but he still finds his first (only?) love, the second takes up the bulk of the movie and focuses on Bletchley Park; the hunt for the riddling machine’s solution and Turing’s platonic love affair with fellow cryptanalyst Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley) which, although true, is given perhaps too much screen time, taking precedence over Turing’s relationships with men; these relationships should be much more prominent because they lead on to the third time period; the 1951 police investigation into Turing’s ‘criminal’ homosexual activities. Cumberbatch and Knightley both deliver powerful, emotionally driven performances which compensate for any character flaws: Turing’s rude, detached ambivalence towards his fellow cryptanalysts, indeed his fellow human beings and Clarke’s rather depressing cynicism are quickly forgiven at the sad ending; more disheartening when you remember it is based on real events. ‘Enigma’ may have been cracked but will Turing ever be? 4 / 5 34
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Nature Focus In another of our series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature, right here in Carryduff
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Is it me, or have they become more prolific and ubiquitous this year? They seem to particularly favour car parks and open spaces, and they are regulars at the Leisure Centre. In fact, they even make use of the facilities, as last summer I watched a little group playing in the enclosed hockey pitch! So funny to see their little mincing runs along the astro-turf, and then sudden, chirruping flight upwards to catch small insects! And later on, there was a family all lined up along the cross-bar of the goals on the top football pitch! None of the fieldguides mentioned that they were keep-fit enthusiasts, but I am beginning to suspect that possibility! They are birds whose antics always fill me with joy! They seem to stay in their family groups long after the young have fledged, which is quite unusual. I actually find this to be one of their very endearing qualities. I could discover nothing about whether they mate for life, as some birds do, but I sense that this might be the case, from my own observations. As their name implies, they are black-and-white birds, the female being only slightly greyer than the male. With their sharp, pointed beaks, they are specialists at jabbing at winged insects. They have been variously described as sprightly and skittish, with jerky movements, and of course the characteristic wagging tail! In cities they have been known to roost in vast numbers, probably for warmth and protection from predators. According to the British Trust for Ornithology, they were recorded in Anglo Saxon times; and there is even fossil evidence dating back 125,000 years! Yet their typical lifespan is a mere two years. The handsome subject of this photo is not a Carryduff bird, but a city slicker from central Belfast, who was not quite as shy as our locals! He was chirruping around as I walked in the grounds of the City Hall, and by good luck a bus happened to be passing in the background! Little did I realise at the time what a good backdrop the Metro bus would make to the black-and-white livery of this cheery little character!
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ROWALLANE GARDEN Soap Making Masterclass - Sat 28 March, 10am What is soap and how does it work? Learn how to make your own soap by the cold processed method. Class will involve weighing and sourcing ingredients, calculations, and method. We will be using herbs from the garden and you can take one home. Price includes coffee/tea, tuition and materials. Numbers limited. Cost: ÂŁ25 Booking Essential More Information: Averil Milligan 028 9751 0131 Email: averil.milligan@nationaltrust.org.uk Easter Chick Trail - Tues 7th April, 10:30am - 3pm Hop along for a family fun day out exploring the nooks and crannies around beautiful garden while following the clues to get an Easter surprise! Fun for everyone! Egg trail ÂŁ1 per child. Cost: Free event (normal admission charges apply) More Information: Rowallane Garden 028 9751 0131 Email: averil.milligan@nationaltrust.org.uk Spring Plant Fair - 2nd to 3rd May, 11am - 4pm A wonderful opportunity to purchase plants from a range of specialist plant stalls, as well as from Rowallane Garden. Cost: Free event (normal admission charges apply) More Information: Rowallane Garden 028 9751 0131 Email: averil.milligan@nationaltrust.org.uk
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CARRYDUFF COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB Aidan Donnelly and Alan Reid, partners in Murlands Solicitors are pictured right with players from the Under 10 team of Carryduff Colts Football Club. Murlands have agreed to sponsor the highly successful Under 10 team for the next two seasons. Team manager Mark O’Hare said “We are delighted and extremely grateful that Murlands have become key partners with the club. It makes a real difference to grassroots clubs when local businesses support them in this way”.
LOUGH MOSS KARATE CLUB A strong medal haul for Lough Moss KarateDo Wado-Kai champions at the 24th all island North v South Open Karate Championships. In the face of very stiff external competition, especially from Scottish competitors who were very well represented this year, Lough Moss took four medals. These included gold and silver in the boys 6-7 years kumite, silver in the girls 10-11 team kumite and bronze in the men’s senior kata. A special thanks to adult members and parents who supported team Lough Moss on the day. Join us WadoRyu karate is for females and males of all ages. Improve your co-ordination, balance, timing and awareness. Take a free introductory class – Saturdays 10:30 to 11:30am at Lough Moss Leisure Centre. For more info call Paul on 07766 528046. 38
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THE LAURENCE TRUST
Conor Crossett (above) and Jack Dalzell (below)
Conor Crossett from Carryduff, aged 8, and Jack Dalzell from Ballygowan, also aged 8, will be running in the Fun Run at the Belfast Marathon on 4th May. This is their second year running for the Laurence Trust - to raise funds and to raise awareness of eating disorders in men. Last year they raised a fantastic £500 between them. There are also two adult teams running for the Laurence Trust, including Southside football team.
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The Belfast Community Gospel Choir event above at St Ignatius Parish Church on Friday 24th April is almost sold out - Anyone wishing to buy tickets, please contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 or any of the J Club Leaders.
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ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Nerve Centre Belfast visited the P4’s to help promote the use of computer coding. Using the app ScratchJr, the children were taught how to program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learnt how to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively on the I-Pads. (pictures on the right). Congratulations to the P6 and P7 girls on retaining the Priory Cup. Erin, Sophie, Meabh, Hannah, Ciara, Cara, Alex and Aimee put on magnificent display of talent, determination and teamwork which saw us unbeaten in every game and emerging as worthy winners of this prestigious and much sought after trophy. There were 6 teams in the competition but there was only one winner. We were outstanding throughout the competition and drew praise and comment from all around. Team captain Erin (left) was presented with the cup by Jamie Mulgrew, Captain of Linfield F.C. To make her day complete she was awarded ‘Female Player of the Tournament’ trophy, football and tickets for the Eddie Irvine Centre as recognition of her skill and leadership. The girls participated in the Penalty Kick competition, once again emerging as victors scoring 6 penalties. Meabh, as goalkeeper, played her part in saving several shots from opponents. Congratulations to our Cross Country boys’ team (pictured right) on their outstanding achievement as runners up in the Flahavan's Porridge Athletics NI Primary School Cross Country Final. Both the girls and boys teams represented their school and county with great pride and enthusiasm. Well done to all the boys and girls involved and a special thanks to Michelle Scott for taking the time to coach the children so well.
BLOOD DONATION SESSION On Friday 17h April in The Parish Hall, Main Street, Saintfield, BT24 7AB From 2:15pm to 4.15pm and 5.30pm to 8pm NEWTOWNBREDA WI Meets in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy’s Lane on the second Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. April 10th - History of the Lock-keepers' Cottage by Elizabeth Smyth, Assistant Park Ranger with Lagan Valley Regional Park. More information from www.wini.org.uk 40
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MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL is delighted to announce that the P7 teacher and Vice-Principal, Barry Corrigan, has been awarded Microsoft ‘Fellow’ status for 2015 as an Expert Educator. This accolade, 1 of only 100 such recognised teachers worldwide, is in recognition of the commitment to embedding the use of technology and creativity in the classroom. Barry travelled to London last month to meet up with other educators at the Microsoft headquarters. He then gave a recorded interview to Anthony Salcito, the worldwide head of Microsoft Education to discuss and his own vision for education and the role technology can play in it. The video will be incorporated onto the dailyedventures.com website. This is a great accolade for Barry and a recognition of the leading place Millennium Integrated PS has in education on a worldwide stage. The Millennium IPS choir recently took part in the Peace Proms at the Odyssey Arena. The Peace Proms is a musical and cultural celebration and provides a unique platform for young people to showcase their talent while promoting peace, unity and tolerance through music. It was organized by Cross Border Orchestra Ireland. The event was a tremendous success and the choir did us proud. Many thanks to our music teacher, Mrs. Wendy Ballard for the time and effort she puts into such prestigious events. P4 have decorated a cow for Marie Curie. They painted it blue and green and decorated it with lots of paper daffodils. Please go and visit our cow in Forestside Shopping Centre and put some money in the buckets. All money raised will go to support Marie Curie Cancer Care. Dates for the Diary: 1 April – school closes at 12 for Easter holidays 13 April – school reopens after Easter 4/5 May – May Day holidays 25 May – bank holiday 30 May – First Holy Communion 30 June – school closes at 12 for summer holidays
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Meetings on 2nd Monday of each month 7:30pm In St Ignatius Church Hall. Varied programme, talks, demonstrations competitions, outings, tea and chat. New members very welcome
CARRYDUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL Book Week in March - All classes participated in a range of activities to promote reading, particularly amongst the boys. Drop Everything And Read was great fun as the pupils had to carry a book everywhere with them on World Book Day, and when the bell rang they had to drop everything - even in PE!
P2 pupils (above) - books everywhere
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CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Temporary Opening Hours: Mon 1 – 5pm Wed 11am – 6pm Fri 10am – 2pm Sat 10am - 1pm Activities for Children: Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon at 3.30pm Rhythm and Rhyme (0-4yrs) – 2nd & 4th Fridays of every month at 11am Chatterbooks Reading Group (ages 7 - 9 years) Monthly on last Wed 3:30pm - 4:30pm Activities for Adults: Knit and Natter Club Every Wednesday 11am A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project! Free tea, coffee and biscuits served. Tea and Newspapers Club Every Wednesday 12pm A regular weekly opportunity to meet new people. Relax, read and chat about what’s in the newspapers over a cuppa or simply enjoy the free tea, coffee and biscuits! All welcome Coffee Club Monthly on 3rd Friday 12pm - 1pm
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Community Pages Easter Holidays – School closes at 11.45am on Thursday 2nd April School reopens on Monday 13th April P4 Year Group Mass – Thursday 16th April at 9.00am PTFA Golf Masters at Rockmount Golf Club on Friday 17th April Sports Evening on Thursday 7th May at Carryduff GAC First Holy Communion on Saturday 16th May at 11.00am Annual Music Recital on Thursday 28th May at 7pm
Class Assemblies: P1 Mrs Cunningham – Fri 24th April P4 Mr Close – Wed 29th April P1 Mrs Malone – Fri 1st May P2 Miss Basketfield – Fri 15th May
Congratulations to Olivia from Mrs Maguire’s P7 class. Having won the local Castlereagh Council Environmental Youthspeak Competition in February, she went on to win both the Regional final and the overall Northern Ireland final of the competition. The competition, which is now in its 17th year, encourages environmental awareness among young people and gives them a platform to talk about local and global environmental issues. This year’s grand final was held at the Lagan Valley Island Centre in Lisburn with NI illusionist, David Meade, as compere, The excitement was immense as Olivia (alias superhero Janet Planet) was chosen firstly as the regional winner and finally as the overall winner for the whole of Northern Ireland. She returned to school with two beautiful trophies, a Kindle, gift vouchers for herself, and also £500 for our school. Well Done Olivia!
CARR PRIMARY SCHOOL Well done to Daniel, Jamie, Jemma, Jack, Iona and Chelsea, pictured top right. Keep up the hard work. These pupils were also supporting our red day to raise funds for Comic Relief. Reception and P1 became jungle explorers during their end of topic party. Everyone came dressed up and took part in an exciting and educational jungle experience. Stuart and Evie below are two scary tigers!! P4/5 enjoyed a Spanish Day, pictured right. The children dressed up as salsa dancers and matadors and had a Spanish meal. P4/5 also had a debate on the issue of bull fighting and performed Spanish dance and drama pieces. Well done to all who took part and to all our parents who went to a huge effort to dress your children up in such wonderful creations. Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
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Church Pages ST IGNATIUS PARISH CHURCH (CHURCH OF IRELAND) Rev Stephen Lowry 02890 812342 Celebrating: New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Opportunities
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Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. Wed Holy Communion: 10.30am followed by lunch on 4th Wed Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details Mission 15 meetings: monthly. Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club: Fri 7:30-9pm (P2-P7 age) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club Plus: Fri 7:30-9pm (year 8 and up) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 S-Club: Sun 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs) Contact office Scouts: Thurs 7pm-9pm Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Babies & Toddlers: Fri 10-11:30am. Bowling Club: Wed 7:30-9:30pm Golf Society: As arranged, contact office for details Ring for details on Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Rainbow Guides & Brownies
CARRYDUFF BAPTIST CHURCH www.carryduffbaptist.org Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Johnnie Black 90 449250 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10am Maisie Smith 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11am Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am Rita Carson 90 815214 Campaigners (Boys) Wed: 6:45-8pm Ages 4-18 Jim Norris 90 813726 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies 1st Monday Marion Moreland 90 644659 Men's 3rd Monday Fred 90 703336
Free for non profit making organisations CARRYDUFF ELIM CHURCH Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 (crèche at Morning Service) Sunday Services: 11am Morning Worship and 6.30pm Noah’s Ark (Parent & Toddlers): Thursday 10am Healing Rooms: (Prayer for the Sick) Thursday 8pm Young People’s Fellowship: Every Sunday Evening
NEWTOWNBREDA GOSPEL HALL Newtownbreda Rd, Belfast www.newtownbredagospelhall.com
Gospel Meeting: Sunday 7pm Sunday School: 3pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting: Mon 7pm (Oct to March) For enquiries & transport ring William: 028 90 813500
PURDYSBURN GOSPEL HALL Belfast BT8 8lT
CARRYDUFF FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev David McLaughlin 028 90 815846 Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm (Half hour prayer meeting before services) Sabbath School & Bible Class: 10.15-11am Wilfred 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting: Wed 7-7:50pm (Sept- April) Miriam 90 815846 Bible Study Group: Wed 8pm-9:30pm, Contact Minister Senior Youth Group: Fri 8pm (Sept- May) Mark Stronge 07882 109848 Mens Breakfast Club: 4-6 times per year, Contact Minister
MONEYREA NON-SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 Sunday Service: 11.30am Sunday School: 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as appropriate). Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Church. All are very welcome.
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Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to April) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500
CARRYDUFF GOSPEL HALL 1 Comber Road, Carryduff 028 9081 3899 www.carryduffgospelhall.com Sunday Services: Morning Service 11am Sunday School: 3pm Evening Service: 7pm
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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH
1A Comber Road, Carryduff
www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 90 790570
www.elkanachristianfellowship.com
louise.donald@irishmethodist.org
Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday Check our website for latest information on our organisations
CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk Morning Worship: 11am Fellowship Service: 6:30pm Prayer & Bible Study: Tues 8pm
RUGBY AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH at Queensfort Road, Carryduff Church tel no: 02890 814550 Sunday Services: 11am, 7pm Midweek Service: of bible study and prayer Wed at 7:45pm (Oct - April) Ladies Guild: 2nd & 4th Thurs 7:45pm (Oct - May)
BALLYMAGARRICK GOSPEL HALL Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk
Gospel Meeting: Sunday 7pm Sunday School: 3pm Children’s Meetings: each Tues @ 7pm. For transport ring Ruth 02892 639224.
CARR BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Clifford Morrison 028 9263 9872 Sunday Services: 11am & 6:30pm
Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook carryduffpc Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm Sunday School: 10:30am. Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service. Parents & Toddlers: Wed 10am-11.30am Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade: Tues, under 5s 6:30-7:45 other ages 7pm-8:45 Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade: Thurs, age 5-8 6:30-7:30pm, age 8-11 78:15pm, age 11-18 7:30-9:45pm Lesley Carson 97 532331 Mixed Bowling Fellowship: Mondays 7:45pm Ladies PW: 1st Mon (not Jun, July & Aug) 7:45pm Lesley 90 812232 Men’s Fellowship: 2nd Tues 2pm Hugh Munro 90 812361 Afternoon Fellowship: Wed 2-4pm (Sept - April) Isobel Carson 90812834 Badminton: Wed, Juniors (under 16s) 7:158:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15-10:30pm Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, PARISH OF DRUMBO AND CARRYDUFF Fr Martin Kelly 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sunday 9am, 10:30am, 12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge: Sun 7:30pm - 10:30pm Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Badminton (Adults): Mon: 8:30pm Mary O’Hara 90 813142. Bowling: Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers: Tue 6:30-7:40, Wed 6:40-7:50 jerome.dawson@outlook.com Yoga: Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Mary Hesketh 92 607579 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Youth Club: Chris Conway 90 817622 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 90 815439
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Index of Advertisers Aerial Services Aerial & Roofing Services
Driving Instructor 31
Hughes School of Motoring
Attic Stairs Attic Ladders
Bathrooms
Brae Bathrooms
Beauty Salons Chic Beauty Factor 1 Lynsey Quinn
Boiler Servicing AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson JF Wiggins WA Boiler Services
Bookkeeping
Number 1 Bookkeeping
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AWJ Thompson Mercury Electrics WG Electrics
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All Over Gardening Carryduff Gardening Crossnacreevy Nurseries Johnston’s Gardening The Lawn Barber Head Office Lynsey Quinn
Handyman
Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre 13
David McKelvie John Redington
Carpet Cleaning
Health and Fitness 29
Boxercise Classes YogaBellies
Catering and Cakes
Job Wanted
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Mr McNickle
Children’s Activities
Carryduff Playcare Spring Fair 15 YogaBellies 7
Kennels and Cattery
Chimney Sweep
Kitchens
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Computer Repairs MPY Computers
Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company
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Good Feet Mark Lowe
Powerwashing LP Services
Back 11 17
Property Maintenance
Carryduff Home Maintenance 33 David McKelvie 25
Restaurant Beechill Inn Eight South
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Roofing
25 17
Slimming Clubs
5 7
Supermarket
Aerial & Roofing Services All Weathers Roofing Slimming World Weight Watchers Spar, Carryduff
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Tiling 7
Carryduff Home Maintenance 33
Tree Surgeon 31 13 15 33
Clarke Cunningham Tree Maint 23 Gillespie Tree Care 15
Tutor Peter Stevenson
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Upholstery Carryduff Upholstery Gary Neeson
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Lawnmower/Gardening Eq’ment Window Cleaning
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Moore’s Horticulture Equipment 8
Professional Window Cleaning 27
Locksmith
Yoga
A.R.M. Locksmiths
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Landscaping
Dog Grooming Handsome Hounds
Greggs of Carryduff
Down Street Kitchens
Cleaning All Over Cleaning More to Life
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Hairdresser
Car Servicing
Jim Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away
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Garden Maintenance
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Plumbing & Heating
Podiatrist
Memento
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Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 2
Estate Agent Florist
Newtown Home Improvements 13
Farmhouse Treats
27 5 29
Adrian Murray Plumbing 29 D Glavin Plumbing & Heating 12 JF Wiggins 2
Tim Martin
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Painter & Decorator
Energy Performance Cert’s City EPC
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Builder
Cleaning Doctor
DM Services
Electrician
Blinds Bloomfield Blinds Classic Blinds
Mailing Services 13
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YogaBellies
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Sudoku from p26 Easy solution on the right and hard solution on the left.
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Puzzle Solutions
Wordsearch from p30: “Happiness is
Crossword solution from p16:
Two Minute Trial from p8:
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Wordwheel from p2, Answer: MORTAL
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