Autumn Winter Local Focus 2016

Aut/Winter 2016

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Welcome Contents Articles: 6

Technology Top Gadget Gifts for Christmas

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Pets Stop your dog chewing Beauty I Need a Hero Seasonal Recipe Pepper and Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Travel Symi Island Home & Interiors Open Plan Living

Driving What you pay for

Puzzles: Solutions 35 8 10 16 20 22 34

Codeword Crossword Quiz Shapes Sudoku Wordwheel Wordsearch

Regulars:

41 Useful Numbers 36-45 Community Pages 46 Index

to your Autumn Winter issue

Hello again everyone,

It’s that time of year again, the nights are getting shorter and darker, and to coin a phrase from Game of Thrones, Winter is Coming! A wee reminder that the clocks go back at the end of October, and before we know it Hallowe’en will be over and the Christmas season will be upon us.

You’ll find details on the community pages of lots of Christmas Fairs going on throughout the area in the run up to Christmas - the annual Saintfield Fair on Main Street of course on 2nd Dec, and a Yuletide Market in Rowallane Gardens on 10th and 11th Dec as well as a Craft Fair in Ballygowan Presbyterian Church on 8th Dec. I hope you find time to support them all.

As this magazine is published twice a year now, please keep and use this issue until the Spring Summer issue arrives in March 2017.

Thanks once again to all of you for using the magazine to support local businesses - I firmly believe we should all ‘shop local’ and support our local communities. If you contact any of the advertisers from this issue or visit their premises, please remember to tell them where you saw their ad.

Until next time....

Local Focus Magazines

Deirdre

Local Focus Magazine is published by Local Focus, a totally independent small business. Local Focus cannot be held responsible for any advert content, including errors and omissions. Local Focus does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine.

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that all information given within this magazine is accurate, this cannot always be guaranteed.

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There’s a very good chance that this year, Santa’s sack will be stuffed with gadgets: from kidfriendly tablets to expensive iPhones, many people’s presents will be of the digital variety. But you don’t need to spend a fortune to get some great gifts.

Thank goodness for accessories, then: a leather case for a smartphone or a messenger bag for a laptop makes a great gift, although watch out for “bonded leather”, which is artificially produced and doesn’t wear like real leather. If your intended recipient has young children, a One of the highlights of the shopping calendar is Black Friday, military-specification protective which is a recent American import: case will save many trips to the the last Friday in November - this smartphone or tablet repairer. year, that’s the 25th of November Headphones are always a good gift, especially now that Apple has - is when shops offer massive dumped the familiar 3.5mm discounts to kick-start the headphone adapter from its latest Christmas shopping season. It’s iPhones, so wireless Bluetooth grown to encompass Cyber Monday, the Monday immediately headphones or headphones that afterwards, and some retailers run use the Lightning connector will an entire week of deals in the run- be a big upgrade over the fairly rubbish Apple versions. But this up to Black Friday weekend. doesn’t only apply to Apple users: In the last few years UK retailers most of the headphones that have got in on the act, and Black come with phones are dreadful, Friday is a great source of and in addition to those designed bargains, especially on electronics to make music better you can from online retailers. Just make choose from a wide selection of sure you use a price checking specialist headphones, such as service to ensure that the Bose’s QuietComfort noisebargains you see are genuinely cancelling range. We know from good deals. Some retailers mimic experience that noise-cancelling supermarket wine deals, with headphones make train, bus and gadgets priced artificially high in air travel much more relaxing, and October so they can appear to be while high-end models can cost terrific bargains in November. over £200 it’s quite possible to get Buying for technology fans can be noise-cancelling phones from the tricky because they often go out likes of Sony for less than £20. and buy the gadgets they want as And don’t forget wireless soon as they become available.

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great add-on for phones, tablets and laptops, none of which tend to have very good sound systems.

It’s usually a good idea to stay away from novelty items anything hilarious that’s designed to plug into a USB port is surely destined for landfill by Boxing Day - and if you can’t think of anything appropriate, vouchers make an excellent present. Amazon vouchers are great for everyone, iTunes vouchers are fantastic presents for anyone with an iPod, iPad or iPhone, Netflix vouchers are good for TV and film buffs, and there are stacks of vouchers for specific retailers. Keep an eye on the newspaper adverts and voucher websites, though: some shops, especially supermarkets, run multi-buy deals on vouchers such as iTunes vouchers, enabling you to save around 20%.

Be careful, though, as if a retailer goes out of business it’s very unlikely that the vouchers will be redeemable, so it’s important to stick with well-known firms. A voucher for Dodgy Dave’s Digital Depot might not be the wisest investment.

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Quick Crossword Across 7 Factual books (13) 8 Announced (8) 9 Concerts (4) 10 Large church (7) 12 Main artery in the body (5) 14 Small dog (5) 16 Removal of data (7)

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Sudoku

For solutions, see page 38

How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition.

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You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

I’ve room for 2 puzzles in this issue.

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If you get stuck, the solutions are on page 38.

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Sharon McCloy, who attends Ballygowan Slimming World, was celebrating after making it through to the District Finals of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year competition. Sharon, who has lost an incredible 7 stones, was inspired to lose weight after her husband booked a special holiday to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.

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SAINTFIELD CHRISTMAS FAIR Santa will be at the Saintfield Christmas Fair on Friday 2nd December and will be arriving in his sleigh pulled by two of his reindeer.

It is hoped to have a special guest to switch on the Christmas lights at 7.00pm outside the Orange Hall on Main Street. Santa will stroll along the street distributing sweets to the kiddies.

Arranged by the Saintfield Development Association, the fair will be held along the full length of Main Street from 6.30pm to 9.00pm, so the road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6.00pm until 9.30pm to provide a safe environment. Drivers should make alternative travel arrangements during these times.

Photos from previous Fairs

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Attractions for the kiddies will include the ever popular miniature railway and the roundabout. Street entertainers will also be there to entertain the crowd. All the children’s attractions are free, thanks to donations from local traders and businesses, together with the profits from the Saintfield Development Association fund raising activities during the year. Choral groups from local schools will be performing during the evening to get families into the festive spirit.

Many of the local traders will remain open for late night shopping and there will be numerous stalls along the street to tempt you, as well as vendors with food and drinks to satisfy the hungry and thirsty.

The SDA has put in a great deal of time and effort to make this year’s fair bigger and better than ever, so bring the whole family along to enjoy the village’s largest community event.

Full details on the SDA website discoversaintfield.com or Facebook page.

MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL Every year at Millennium IPS, a Junior Board of Governors (JBOG) is elected. The group consists of 4 members from each of the classes in P4, P5, P6 and P7. The JBOG are the voice of the children at Millennium and are involved in bringing ideas for improvements to life at MIPS. At their monthly meetings with the school principal they learn how to chair a meeting and take minutes. They represent the school on open days, organise charity and fundraising events and judge competitions for our theme days such as Crazy Hair or Easter Bonnets.

Working closely with Mrs Roulston

In recent years the JBOG have been in charge of getting swings installed in the playground. They researched the best type of swings available, planned where the swings would go and managed the budget efficiently. They have also been involved in choosing The Millennium furniture for the new library and recommending ideas for books.

Mirror We recently published a school newsletter, the ‘Millennium Mirror”. The children on the JBOG researched information for articles, took photos, interviewed people and wrote reports on the events happening in school. They have published two newsletters so far and are busy working on one for the new term. They are certainly kept very busy during their year.

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Ballygowan Community Pre-School & Playgroup Open Night

Everyone Welcome

Thurs 8th December 2016 7pm-8:30pm Alexander Dickson Primary School will also be open on the same night

Pre-School sessions: Mon- Fri for children in their pre-school year.

Playgroup: Mon and Wed afternoons for children aged 2 years and 10 months.

Registering now for 2017 - 2018 For further information, tel: 028 9752 0800

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ST CAOLANS PRIMARY SCHOOL, DARRAGH CROSS Breakfast Club Monday-Friday from 8am After School Clubs –Sports, Art, ICT, Piano, Tin Whistle and Violin Extended Care 4-5pm by arrangement As we have places available in all classes, we warmly welcome you and your child to visit our school.

Principal: Mrs Marie Cassidy Telephone: (028) 97510757 mcassidy511@c2kni.net

FRIENDSHIP HOUR for people with Dementia and their Carers.

Open to all in the community - for people from all denominations or none.

You will be very welcome.

2nd Saturday of each month, 4.30 pm-5.30pm Next dates are 12th Nov 2016, 10th Dec 2016, 14th Jan 2017 Held in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall. Come and relax for an informal hour, chatting with others in a similar situation and enjoying a light tea which will be served at 5.00pm.

Individuals with dementia must be accompanied by a carer.

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RAVARA PRODUCTIONS August 2016

To get involved, sign up at ravaraproductions.com

Productions. Juniors - Bugsy Malone, Belvoir Players Studio pictured above.

Seniors - In The Heights (NI Premier), Waterfront Studio pictured below.

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Across: 7 Encyclopedias, 8 Declared, 9 Gigs, 10 Minster, 12 Aorta, 14 Corgi, 16 Erasure, 19 Fail, 20 Applause, 22 Demonstration.

Puzzle Solutions

Down: 1 Knee, 2 Cycles, 3 Alarmed, 4 Spade, 5 Adagio, 6 Daughter, 11 Isolated, 13 Prepare, 15 Gallon, 17 Starts, 18 False, 21 Slog.

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Sudoku from p20 (easy on the left, hard on the right)

1. Isosceles 2. b) cubes with two coloured stickers (there are 12 of these compared to 6 with one colour and 8 with three colours) 3. Surrey 4. (Johannes) Kepler 5. The ear 6. Stop 7. One 8. Virginia 9. Jean Paul Gaultier 10. Seven (roughly in the shape of the letters I, J, L, O, S, T, Z) 38

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ACADEMY PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL

You are warmly invited to Our

Open Day

on Tuesday 6th December 2016.

Nursery Primary

13:00 – 15:00 for children & parents; 18:30 for parents 18:30 for parents

Parents of any pupils (aged 4-11) wishing to attend Academy Primary or Nursery can contact the school for further details:

194 Listooder Road, Saintfield, BT24 7JA. Tel : 028 97510407 Email : smoore560@c2kni.net This is a particularly important year in the history of our school.

This year we celebrate our 40th Anniversary.

Today’s vibrant school reflects our proud past, our successful present and looks to the future with confidence.

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RAVARA OBEDIENCE AND AGILITY DOG TRAINING CLUB is run by John Templeton in Ballygowan primarily for dog owners of all ages to have fun while giving their dogs both mental and physical stimulation through training.

Overall winner of the Agility Competition once again 3rd year running - Sarah Patterson, Ballygowan, 1st and 2nd, with her Jack Russell Terriers, Shelby and Marley (right).

Best Junior Handler, Best Novice Dog in both Obedience and Agility Competitions was newcomer Victoria Smith (aged 15) from Bangor, who amazingly just completed basic training course in May 2016, pictured left with Storm her Black Labrador Retriever.

The training classes are ongoing at Ravara Road, Ballygowan.

Wednesdays: 7pm-8pm (April-September) Saturdays: 10.30am-11.30am (all year) For further information, please contact John Templeton at templetontraining.com

SAINTFIELD LIBRARY

Opening Hours: 028 9751 0550 Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) Every Thursday at 10:30am.

Mon & Wed Closed Adult Reading Group Afternoon group meets every 2nd Tuesday of Tues 12pm–8pm the month at 2pm. Evening Reading Group meets every last Thurs & Fri 10am – 5pm Tuesday of the month at 7pm.

Sat 10am - 1pm Knit and Natter Group meet every Friday at 11am.

Tea and Newspapers group meet every Friday at 4pm Adult Mindful Colouring - every Tuesday evening 6:30pm Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – last Saturday of each month 11:30am.

Christmas Pyjama Storytime –Tuesday 20th December 6.45 pm – 7.15 pm.

Introduction to Computers Courses one-to-one lessons in basic computer skills to include email and the internet. On request. Please enquire for availability.

Introduction to the Ipad Movie – Thursday 10th November from 2.15 pm – 4.15 pm. Booking Essential.

January 2017 – Introduction to the Ipad session – date to be confirmed.

February 2017 – Introduction to the Ipad Part 2 – date to be confirmed.

Burns Night Event presented by the Ulster Scots Society 1.30 pm on Tuesday 24 th January 2017.

For further information please call into the library or phone on 028 9751 0550 or email: saintfield.library@librariesni.org.uk.

ROWALLANE GARDEN, Ghosts and Gourds Spooktacular weekend tel: 028 9751 0131 Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October 2016, 11am-5pm Take the terrifying ghost trail, say boo to the sinister characters from Premiere Circus and see your little monsters transformed with some fearsome, freaky face painting. Carve your own pumpkin to take home and ward away the evil spirits.

Booking not needed, normal admission cost to Rowallane applies.

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BALLYGOWAN COMMUNITY VOICES Join a friendly and fun community choir.

No auditions or previous experience is needed - we have a very mixed ability choir from those who sing in the shower, to ex choristers.

Some read music, some learn from ear but with rehearsal each Friday evening everyone works well together and we make a fantastic sound.

We sing musical theatre, classical, jazz, gospel, a bit of everything. We hope to see you there!

We meet on Fridays in Ballygowan Village Hall.

Starting time 7.30pm.

You will be made most welcome.

For more information, contact the Secretary on 07964 601555

Local Useful Numbers : HEALTH AMBULANCE 999 Saintfield Health Centre 97 510575 Lisbane Medical Centre 97 521333 GP Out of Hours 92 602204 Chemist, Saintfield 97 510277 Ballygowan Pharmacy 97 528249 Saintfield Dental Care 97 446060 Downe Hospital 44 613311 Ards Hospital 91 812661 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Ulster Hospital 90 484511

If you or anybody you know would like a place in our Nursery (morning or afternoon session) or Primary 1 in September 2017, please come along to any of these Open Day events.

EMERGENCY FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 08457 440 088 NM&D District Council 44 610800 Ards & N Down B Council 91 824000 Police (Non-Emergency) 0845 600 8000 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070

SAINTFIELD PLAYGROUP

TRANSPORT Translink (Ulsterbus)

MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL This year our Open Days are as follows: Thursday 8th December – 9:30 am to 11:00 am 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday 5th January - 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Meets at Saintfield Parish Church Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9.15am - 12 noon All enquiries to Hon Secretary 028 9263 9013

MONEYREA PRIMARY SCHOOL Our school Open Day for prospective parents and pupils is scheduled for Wednesday 7th December, from 2.00pm – 4.00pm and 7.00pm – 9.00pm.

We are an all-inclusive school welcoming pupils from all communities and backgrounds.

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EDUCATION Academy Primary 97 510407 Alexander Dickson Primary 97 528651 Carrickmannon Primary 97 528651 Millennium Primary 90 813688 St Caolan’s Primary 97 510757 St Mary’s Primary (S’field) 97 510758 LEISURE Ballynahinch Leisure Centre Saintfield Library The Oaks Bar Darragh Cross White Horse Inn

97 561950 97 510550 9751 9167 97 511143

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ROWALLANE GARDEN Poison Chocolate Apple Dunking Mon 24 October- Mon 31 October 11am-3pm Children can dunk their apple in molten chocolate and take their treat home or sit back and enjoy an autumn latte and a ghoulish treat.

Yuletide Market Sat 10th and Sun 11th December from 12pm-5pm Come along and enjoy the seasonal festive feeling and have a fun family day out.

Craft and food stalls, Christmas trees and wreaths made by the Rowallane Gardening Team and lots of festive family fun – you might even bump into Santa!

Booking not needed, however normal admission applies.

For more information, call: 028 9751 0131 or email: rowallane@nationaltrust.org.uk Booking is not needed, this is a free event although normal admission applies.

SAINTFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY will hold a talk on St Columbanus on 10th November 2016 by Dr Ian Adamson OBE. The well-known politician, historian and author will talk to us about this famous Irish missionary closely associated with Bangor Abbey and a key figure in Irish missionary activity in early medieval Europe.

All Heritage Society meetings are held in the Woodrow Room of Saintfield Parish Church Hall at 8:00pm. Membership for the year (seven talks) is ÂŁ10, but visitors are welcome as well.

MONEYREA WI Meets at 7:45pm on the first Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre.

More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177 42

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MONEYREA YFC kick started the new club year in September at the Lyttle Memorial Hall, Moneyrea.

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The meeting took the form of an information night, and once all the forms had been filled in, members participated in ice breaker games giving a chance for all members to mix, followed by supper of Dominos pizza. A total of 54 people attended. Following the success of the first meeting, our first outing of the year was to 'We Are Vertigo’. Members enjoyed a night of bouncing on the trampolines, followed by the young farmers trademark trip to McDonalds afterwards! All in all a good night was had by all. It’s not too late for new members to join so feel free to come along and bring your friends!

For more info, contact Grace Morrow on 07587 248912 or check our Moneyrea YFC Facebook page.

Dates for your Diary: Thursday 20th October - Annual Quiz Night - Auld House Moneyrea - Non-members welcome Thursday 8th December - Annual Craft Fair - Ballygowan Presbyterian Church - Tables still available

ROWALLANE COMMUNITY HUB Squiggles and Giggles music and movement for very young children - Monday mornings 10:30 to 11:30am Club at the Hub Monday at 12.30, a new venture providing social activities for the community including armchair aerobics, talks and information on healthy eating, and gentle exercise.

Pilates class Tuesday evening 7.00 - 8.15pm.

Pop up days for NI Big Sock, dates yet to be advised.

Volunteers will be needed to sew all the large pieces together to reach the deadline target. No experience in sewing necessary to make and add hexagons.

Scrapbook/Memory book class starting October - anyone interested please contact through our Facebook page.

Christmas Craft Market, in Hub and courtyard, Friday 2nd December The Hub Barn, Project Centre and Courtyard are available to hire for private and corporate events.

Anyone interested can contact: booking@rowallanehub.co.uk.

Details available on the website: www.rowallanehub.co.uk Location of the Hub: 35a Main Street, Saintfield (behind Rowallane Credit Union) Please mention Notices the Localare Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers Community FREE in Local Focus magazines !

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First Saintfield Presbyterian Church Sunday Services:

Church of Mary, Mother of the Church e: parishbulletin1@btinternet.com

11am & 6:30pm

Vigil Masses (Sat and Eve of Holy days): 6:30pm

Minister: Rev Jonathan Currie 21 Main Street, Saintfield Tel: 9751 9883 email: firstsaintfield@presbyterianireland.org

Ballygowan Presbyterian Church Sunday Services: 11:30am & 6:45pm

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Minister: Rev Brian Black Tel: 028 9752 1096 email: bblack@presbyterianireland.org Sunday School & Bible Classes 10:15-11:15am (ages 3-18) Youth Fellowship Alternate Sundays 8:15pm - 9:30pm (Sec School years 8-11) Boys Brigade Friday Evenings 6:30-7:45pm and 7:30 to 10:30pm (year 8+) Girls Brigade Weds and Sat, ring for details Youth Club 3rd Sat of month 7:30-9:30pm www.ballygowanpc.co.uk

St Joseph’s Carrickmannon Sunday Mass: 9am Holy Days: 10am Weekday Masses: Tues 10am Parish Priest: Very Rev Anthony McHugh Tel: 028 9751 0237 email: parishbulletin1@btinternet.com

Second Saintfield Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 11am Minister: Rev Dr Graham Connor Tel: 028 9751 0249 email: gconnor12@btinternet.com Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield 44

Sundays: 11am Holy Days: 8:30am & 7:30pm Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed 10am & Fri 7:30pm Parish Priest: Very Rev Anthony McHugh Tel: 028 9751 0237 or 07737 198 966 Crossgar Road, Saintfield

Saintfield Baptist Church Sundays: Sunday School 10:30am Morning Meeting & Breaking of Bread 11:30am Gospel Service 7pm Wednesdays: Searchers 6:45pm Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm Youth Fellowship 1st & 3rd Sunday each month 8.30pm Friendly Hour 1st Thurs each month 10.45am Tel: 07977 645996 51 Crossgar Road, Saintfield www.saintfieldbaptist.org.uk

Ravara Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church Sunday Services: Last Sunday of each month at 3:30pm Rev. Chris Wilson The Manse Church Rd, Moneyreagh Tel: 07729 178093

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Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church

Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church

Sunday School & Bible Classes: Sundays 10am (preschool age upwards)

Rt Rev Chris Wilson MA Moderator 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093

Sunday Services: Family Worship 11:30am Prayer Mtgs at 11am & 6:30pm Gospel Service 7pm Mondays: 10-11:30am Little Sunbeams Mums and Toddlers (Term Time only) Tel: 0799085 3541 6:45 - 8pm A.W.A.N.A. Club (Year 1 to Year 10) Term Time

Sunday Service: 11.30am Sunday School: 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as appropriate).

Mums and Babies: 10am to 12noon, every Tues (Old School, next to the Manse) Moneyreagh NonSubscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Christian Church.

Tuesdays: 7pm Children’s meeting (Pre-school to Year 7).

8pm Bible Study & Prayer Meeting

All are very welcome.

Fridays: 8pm Youth Fellowship

Saintfield Parish Church

Saturdays: 7:30 to 9:15pm Youth Reach from Sat 17th October.

Minister: Rev Alan Smylie You will be made welcome 'it is time to seek the lord.' (Hosea 10 verse 12) All enquiries: 07789 756054 or email: alsmylie@aol.com or go to Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church on Facebook 36 Belfast Road, Ballygowan

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Holy Communion every Sunday 8:30am and every Wednesday 10am.

Sunday Services: 10:30am 1st Sunday: Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sunday: Morning Worship Praise (with music), prayer and teaching for everyone.

3rd Sunday: All Age Worship in Parish Hall Crèche (pre P2), Sunday Club (P3-P7), Jigsaw (Form 1+) runs Sept to June.

Sunday Evening Worship: Every 2nd Sunday: 7pm Sponge (Form 4+) 2nd Sunday of each month: 7.30pm DEEPER A relaxed, informal and a sharing type of worship.

Vicar: Rev Chris Pollock Office Tel: 028 97 519653 www.saintfieldparish.org.uk email:saintfieldparish@btconnect.com 45 Main Street, Saintfield

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Estate Agent

Aerial Services

Attic Ladder Installations Attic Access NI

Mailing Services

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Fuel Supplies

Blinds

Garden Centre

Boiler Servicing AWJ Thompson

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Builders Down Street Building and Joinery 8

Saintfield Nursery Centre

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Maud’s Ballygowan

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Schoolhouse Glass

Farmhouse Treats

Podiatrist

Suitor Autofix

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Health & Fitness

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Electrician

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DF Electrical DR Electrics

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Electrical Appliances Sales and Repairs

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Jim Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away

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Optimum Fitness

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House of Hair Jackie’s Unisex Salon The Gallery

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Rockmount Golf Club

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Plumbing

Robert Bunting Plumbing & Heating 11 TGF Plumbing

Glass Artist & Classes Golf Club

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