February Carryduff Focus by Local Focus Magazines

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KRS Interiors KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS 75A BALLYKEEL ROAD, MONEYREA, NEWTOWNARDS BT23 6BW

HIGH QUALITY KITCHENS Offering personal service and design Complete kitchen packages including appliances Manufactured and installed by our own craftsmen Unbeatable Prices

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Contents:

Page

Articles: Technology

- Love Food Love Gadgets

Interiors

28 32 32

- Be your own designer

Cartoon - Buster Science Facts Valentine’s Day Movie Review Saving Mr Banks Rush

Nature Focus

Seasonal Recipe:

Sausages and Puy Lentils

Puzzles:

8 14 18 22 33 47

Codeword Quick Crossword Sudoku Wordsearch - Dogs Hidato Solutions

Regulars: 33 40-47 46

Deadline for adverts for the March issue:

Mon 17th February 2014 Carryduff 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. We endeavour to ensure that all information given within this magazine is accurate, but this cannot always be guaranteed.

Oh well, everyone makes mistakes. On the front cover of last month’s magazine, I had managed to remember to change the month to January, but left the year at 2013. So many of you lovely readers phoned me to tell me; thank you all for taking the time to ring me! I hope it wasn't too confusing for you (if you noticed!). Hopefully I won’t make that mistake again (well, not for another year at least!).

34 Thanks to everyone who entered the 36 competitions in the January issue.

- What is love anyway

Local Useful Numbers Community Pages Index

Welcome to the February issue of the Carryduff Focus

The winners of the free cinema tickets are Claire Morgan from Winchester Gardens, Marion Couston from Muskett Court and Natasha Johnston from Alveston Drive. Your tickets will be posted out to you. I hope you enjoy it. (Isn't it great to get something for free?) The winner of the free vehicle service at Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre is Margaret Stewart from Lough Caragh Park. Thanks to Teri at Movie House Cinemas and Chris at Lough Moss Vehicle & Test Centre for putting up the prizes. Whatever you get up to, have a great month. Deirdre

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SHAWS P WS

Dog Grooming, Saintfield

Pet Grooming, Bathing, Nail & Ear Care Also pet collection & returned home service - small charge applies Doesn’t your dog deserve the best? Contact: Keith Shaw 07901 935 205

Down Street Kitchens and Bathrooms We can supply and fit at the highest quality at affordable prices www.mercuryelectricsni.co.uk

Mercury Electrics Mob: 07909 540868 17th Edition Consumer Units Sockets / Lights  Showers  Cookers Conservatories/Extensions Outdoor/Garden Lighting  Phone Points Cameras/Alarms/Aerials  Garages wired

Joinery - Tiling All Building Work Call Today for a free quotation:

Jonathan 07796 405 242 David 07851 643 867 email: jp1210@hotmail.co.uk

Carryduff Sticks & Blocks Ltd

LOGS & STICKS FOR SALE 10 net bags of sticks £20 5 net bags of logs £15 (Delivery Available - Quantities above are the minimum order amounts for delivery) Locally based, for all your electrical installation needs

Call or text Dean: 07788 450400

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Locally Based Builders

New Builds Renovations Sun Rooms

Extensions Roof Conversions PVC Fascia & Guttering

Two examples of our previous work

Domestic & Commercial Maintenance Decking & Fencing ▪ Insurance Work Bathroom Refurbishments ▪ Wall & Floor Tiling Plumbing & Heating Leaking Showers Tanked

All work carried out by qualified tradesmen For a FREE quotation & advice, Please call David or Francis Coey

Grass cutting Hedge clipping Tree pruning and felling

tel: 02890 809 253 Office mob: 07783 505 326 or: 07889 104 871

Stones and bark laid Fencing and decking General tidy ups etc.

Regular grass cuts at most average properties cost between £10-£15 Book TODAY

Contact Graeme for all other quotes: Tel: 02890 448744 or Mob: 07510 998 801 8 Ilford Road, Crossnacreevy, Belfast BT6 9SN Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

Codeword Solution on page 47 Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

26 14

16 20

25 22

1 21

N O

8 1

    

1 12

24 16

16 16

25 5

16 1

3 23

maintenance Power Washing, patios, drives, etc Coloured pebbles supplied and laid Decorative flagging / paving / walls Hedge cutting & tree pruning / felling Lawns scarified & re-sowed, feeding done New lawns laid / sowed / turfed Domestic, Field & Sheep fencing erected Fields / paddocks / large grass areas grass topped / cut Mini digger work undertaken General tidy ups - grass cutting

 Commercial and Domestic garden     

18 25

25 8

20 1

21 21

Fully Insured Quality Assured Free Estimates All Waste Removed

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LA MON

HAIR STUDIO

Tel: 028

9044 9548

FEBRUARY OFFER: Tint, cut and blowdry £44 Full head of foils including cut & blowdry £55 Open: Tues to Sat Late night Thurs

La Mon Hair Studio, 41 Gransha Road, Comber, Newtownards. BT23 5RF

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Sausages and Puy Lentils Serves 4

Ready in 40 minutes

If you fancy a change from the usual sausage and mash why not go Continental? Tasty Toulouse sausages wrapped in pancetta and served on a bed of flavoursome puy lentils make the perfect mid-week meal.

Place the lentils in a pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften. Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until the shallots are golden and caramelised.

Drain the lentils and add to the frying pan with the stock, vinegar and 2 tsp of the mustard. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Stir occasionally and add a little more stock, if necessary.

While the lentils are cooking, wrap each sausage with a pancetta rasher. Cook under a medium-hot grill for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until the sausages are almost cooked through. Mix together the rest of the mustard with the honey and brush over the sausages. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the pancetta is crisp and browned.

Stir half the parsley into the lentils and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the lentils and sausages on warmed plates garnished with the remaining parsley.

Ingredients: • 225g puy lentils • 225g shallots, peeled and halved • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp brown sugar • 150ml vegetable stock • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 8 Toulouse or chunky pork sausages • 8 rashers pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, stretched with the back of a knife • 2 tsp clear honey • 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Tip Try your local butcher or deli or visit a farmers’ market to find the best quality Continental-style sausages. If you can’t find Toulouse sausages, Lincolnshire, Cumberland or pork and leek varieties will work just as well.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business as usual at the Ivanhoe Hotel.... as we carry out some refurbishment to make the Ivanhoe even better for our customers

Food & Drinks available as usual Tel: 028 90 812240

OIL & GAS BOILERS SERVICING & REPAIRS

Rapid Breakdown Service 24-hr Breakdown Service ALAN WEIR 7 Church Rd, Boardmills, Carryduff BT27 6UP

Tel: 028 9263 8422 Mob: 07710 670363 Chimneys: Repaired, Replaced, Removed Pointing: Ridges, Valleys, Brickwork Roofs Cleaned: Moss Removed and Treated Guttering: Replaced, Repaired Power Washing: Driveways, Walls, Patios Aerials: Repaired, Replaced, Removed

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Quick Crossword Across 1 European country (7) 5 Scour (5) 8 Inflamed (7) 9 Precise (5)

1 Types of transport (5) 2 Not tight (5) 3 E.g. Crete, Rhodes (7)

10 Strict (5)

4 Tiny (6)

11 Operating room (7)

5 Stage set (5)

12 Painter (6)

6 Oven cooked (7)

14 Lethal (6) 17 Non professional (7) 19 Likeness (5) 22 Edgy, anxious (5) 23 Revised (7) 24 Father (5) 25 Harnessed to ride (7)

Down

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7 Torch power cell (7)

12 Made suitable (7)

13 Coached (7) 15 Once lived (7) 16 Destroys (6) 18 Including all (5)

D Glavin

20 Fourth month (5)

21 Finished (5)

Established 1987

Plumbing & Heating       

New installations New bathroom suites Boiler servicing Power flushing Gas installations & servicing Landlord certificates Under floor heating

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GARY DAVIDSON

Bloomfield Blinds Kitchens  New Builds  Rewires Bathrooms  Lighting and Sockets Domestic Smoke Alarms Specialists in Cleaning Venetian Blinds PHONE FOR QUOTATION

10% OFF

jobs booked in February 2014

Venetian ▪ Vertical Blinds ▪ Curtain Rails Roller Blinds ▪ Supplied, Fitted & Repaired

COMPETITIVE RATES Any handyman Jobs also done by fitters if required Contact Gary 07884 090505 Email: gary.davidson02@btinternet.com Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Offering: BOARDING, DOGGY DAY CARE & TRAINING Grooming services available to residential stays Viewings recommended, but by appointment only

To book in your dog or cat, contact us today: www.ashvalekennels.co.uk info@ashvalekennels.co.uk

Check our Facebook page for current offers

tel:

15 Lisnasallagh Road, Carryduff, Belfast. BT8 8AP

02890 813762

COMPOSTED WOODCHIPS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY OR COLLECTION PROVIDING A COMPLETE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE SERVICES FULLY INSURED, EQUIPPED & QUALIFIED For advice and a free quotation,

0800 587 8733 0707 487 8733 (24hrs) Tel: 028 9081 4488 Fax: 028 9081 4333 Freephone:

Mobile:

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69 Upper Mealough Road, Carryduff, BT8 8LR

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GARY NEESON UPHOLSTERY ALL TYPES OF UPHOLSTERY WORK UNDERTAKEN Tel: 07970

391138

garyneesonupholstery@hotmail.co.uk

ALL OVER CLEANING ALL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WORK UNDER TAKEN

Window Cleaning Gutter & Fascia Cleaning Patio & Driveway Pressure Washing External Property Painting Fully Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Carryduff & Four Winds Based

Please contact Steve - 07814 630 171

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Copy deadline for both the March issue of the Carryduff Focus and the March/April BT8 Focus is Monday 17th February Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

Sudoku

For solution, see page 47

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. That's all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

LOGS FOR SALE at wholesale prices!

NET BAGS £3.50 each or 3 for £10 TON SACKS £48

(approx 15 net bags)

10 Oak Hardwood HEAT LOGS £5 12 softwood BRIQUETTES £4 FREE Delivery throughout local area Also Tree Work &

Stump Removal

Contact: Lawrence 0774 555 3331 18

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CARRYDUFF MAN & VAN HIRE & COURIER SERVICE Gutter Cleaning  Fascias & Soffits Conservatory Roofs & Powerwashing

07841 469 829

WA NOW STE ALS REM O OV AL

NLY M O HR O R F PER £15

PLEASE CONTACT: STEVE: 0781 4630171 or SEAN: 0787 7443452 info@carryduffcouriers.co.uk

www.carryduffcouriers.co.uk

February Offers Tues/Fri/Sat in February: Microdermabrasion £25 Gel Nails £20 Offers not available if paying by Gift Voucher Reflexology £20

20% OFF TREATMENTS that normally cost £10 or more with this voucher on Weds only*

(*Voucher valid Weds only in February. 1 voucher per client. Offer not available if paying by Gift Voucher)

Semi Permanent Makeup Clinic - Tues 4th Feb

Chic Beauty Clinic, Emerson House, Carryduff

Tel: 02890 813672

John & Sinead Home Help and Home Maintenance Housework  Spring Cleaning  Ironing can We ur... Joinery  Gardening  Exterior Painting o do y Wardrobes  Kitchens  Wood Flooring

TUESDAY Moneyreagh Lyttle Memorial Hall, 36 Church Road, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Janette 07818 787 478

THURSDAY Carryduff Ivanhoe Hotel, Saintfield Road, 5:15pm & 7:15pm Tel: Alice 07765 824 294

Saintfield Academy Primary School 194 Listooder Road, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Heather 07882 049 569

Tel: 07548 283 969 or: 07591 307 471 Free Estimates

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Adrian Murray TREE SERVICES

Plumbing & Heating

All types of Plumbing and Heating work undertaken

Full Bathroom Refurbishments

from

We cater for ALL tree related work, planting to dangerous tree removal

Call Raymond on 07921 256556 or 028 9751 0403 City & Guilds NPTC Qualified

Underfloor Heating Solar Hot Water Systems Oftec Registered

Call Adrian on:

07515 148 605

FREE Quotations Reasonable Prices

ALL OVER GARDENING all year round Grass Cutting ▪ Hedge Trimming ▪ Weed Control Pruning & Planting ▪ Leaf Clearing Garden Clear Out & Waste Removal Please Call Steve – 07814 630 171

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Tel: 02890

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Solution on p 47

Attic Ladders NI We provide safe, quick attic access with our superior quality ladder at a very affordable price...

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Flooring £19.95/m² supplied and fitted Light, supplied and fitted

£59

Ladder Features: Secure Closing Mechanism Hand Rail ▪ 36mm Insulated White Panel Draught Excluder

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Tel: 028 9081 7899 or 028 9081 7901 web: www.rjspatterson.com

Do you need a Complete Heating System Power Flush? Heating on full but still cold?  Bills sky high due to radiators not heating fully? • We can clear the sludge from your radiators • Your radiators will then heat to their full capacity • Hotter radiators mean a warmer home & more efficient use of fuel Your entire heating system will be drained down and cleared out, then we add anti rust chemicals to the system to keep it operating efficiently. If you think your radiators might need flushed out, give us a call and one of our engineers will visit, diagnose the problem and give you a free quotation. 3rd Generation Family Run Business

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also All Plumbing Jobs

Landlord Services

For your free estimate, call David: 07512 730603 or 028 9210 8403

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Carryduff Offers below available from 27th January to 16th February 2014

Emerson House, Ballynahinch Rd, Carryduff. Telephone: 028 90 812137 24

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Carryduff Post Office Carryduff opening in Spar on 5th February

New Post Office Opening Times: 7am to 11pm 7 days per week Congratulations to our winner of ÂŁ300 of home heating oil: Kevin Pearson

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en Op o W t NO hurs T pm 8

...quality showering & bathrooms

Visit our showroom.. for the latest in bathroom & showering equipment

A recent shower room installation for Mr & Mrs H, Saintfield

Full design & installation service available

NEW - Large display of freestanding baths

Brae Bathrooms, 188b Saintfield Road, Commons Brae (behind Tesco Express)

www.brae-bathrooms.co.uk

Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm Late Night Thurs-8pm

Tel: 028 90 703422

Closed: Sat & Sun

After Hours: By Appointment Only

Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre

All car and van (up to 7.5 tonnes) repairs, servicing, welding & bodywork All types of Electrical Works: Rewires • Alarms • Security Lighting Garden Lighting • Inspection & Testing

Has your Boiler been serviced recently? Wise up to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Full Service of any car/van (up to 2l)

£79.00

Incl oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter

20%

off labour

For your free quotation, contact Alistair on:

Voucher valid for telephone bookings only

0790 222 0492 or 028 9187 3777 email: awjthompson@hotmail.com

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02890 813076 or 07591 047502 91 Hillsborough Road, Carryduff

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HOME CARE PODIATRY For an appointment, please call Laura on

07540 143 330 Gift Vouchers now available Foot Care In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

BUILDING, JOINERY & CONSTRUCTION

All aspects of Building Work, Plastering & Roof Work Locally Based Builder

Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChS hcpc Registered Podiatrist/ Chiropodist Treatments carried out for all foot conditions:

- Routine Nail Care - Corn/Callus Removal - Verruca Treatments - Diabetic Assessments and Foot Care - Podiatric Orthoses/Insoles and Pads Evening & Weekend Appointments Available NEW - wide variety of food care products for purchase

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3rd Generation Family Run Business 30 years experience

What A Transformation! Have a look at our bathroom transformations pictured below. If you’d like your new bathroom to look this good, give us a ring to set up a free visit and consultation - 02890 817899 Our refurbishments include:   

Plumbing Electrics Joinery

 

Building work Removal and disposal of your old bathroom

before

after

RJS Patterson and Sons, 111 Mealough Road, Carryduff, BELFAST BT8 8LT

Tel: 028 9081 7899 or 028 9081 7901

web: www.rjspatterson.com

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For an appointment, please phone 028 90 815775

Valentine’s Offers 10% Off All Waxing Full Body He Shi Spray Tan

£15.00 Clarins Gift Sets & Gift Vouchers Available in Salon

Offer valid during February 2014 only

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 Caring & compassionate service

DOE Approved

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Phone for latest offer prices

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Packages Tailored to suit YOUR pocket

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Find. us on:

Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting & Fencing

Logs wood & ch for sa ip le

TREE SURGERY: Pruning, Dismantling, Felling, Hedge Work & FENCING .

Buster

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LP Power Washing Service Call in a Professional! Driveways ▪ Paths ▪ Patios etc

Re-Sanding of Block Paving Domestic & Commercial work undertaken

Contact:

Lawrence 0774 555 3331

HIDATO

Solutions on page 47

Starting at 1 and finishing at 34, track your way from one square to another, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go. Some numbers are already given.

Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH AMBULANCE 999 Carryduff Surgery 90 812211 Repeat Prescriptions 90 813266 GP Out of Hours 90 796220 Chemist 90 812405 Carryduff Dental Practice 90 812431 Church Road Dental Care 90 817848 Optician - Gillian Gervais 90 812890 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Ulster Hospital 90 484511 EMERGENCY FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone08000132290 NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 08457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Castlereagh Council 90 494500 Police (Non-Emergency) 0845 600 8000 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070 TRANSPORT AND TAKEAWAYS New Century 90 812755 John Dorey’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber 90 813822 Carryduff Cabs 90 812345 Carryduff Taxis 90 795050 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630 EDUCATION Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary St Joseph’s Primary Carr Primary Moneyrea Primary

90 812918 90 813688 90 813523 92 638615 90 448443

LEISURE Lough Moss Centre Carryduff Library Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel

90 814884 90 813568 90 812240

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Cherry Plumbing & Heating Repairs Call Graham for all your plumbing repairs:

Taps, Valves, Tanks, Toilets, Basins, Sinks, Showers, Pipes, Radiators, Pumps, Cylinders, Immersion Heaters Oil Boilers: repaired & serviced

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Focus on Movies

By Peter Stevenson

AT THE CINEMA: Saving Mr Banks PG (125mins) ‘You think she came to save the children, Mr Disney?’ scoffs P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson), author and creator of Mary Poppins, to a confused, albeit shrewd Walt Disney (Tom Hanks). The majority of the audience will fall into this category, but we would be wrong. Travers’ tale of a prim, Edwardian nanny who is ‘practically perfect in every way’ is rather, as the title suggests, about ‘saving Mr Banks’. The story follows Disney’s 20-year campaign to persuade Travers to sign over the movie rights to her beloved creation. This proves to be a far from easy task for Disney as we learn, through flashbacks, that Travers’ rigidity is a psychological by-product of her past. Will Disney ever get what he wants..? Of course he will, we have all seen the perennially uplifting 1964 Oscar-winning classic which resulted. But, like Titanic or Rush (see below), just because we all know the ending, the story to get there can still prove totally absorbing. And this is. Thompson and Hanks give sterling performances; their characters lock horns during the creative process, and even before. Travers’ thawing is gradual and utterly believable, while Disney caters to her every whim. Thompson’s performance hits the bull’s eye throughout, and, when the avuncular Walt cries on hearing ‘Feed the Birds’ for the first time, the whole audience blubbers along with him. Ruth Wilson and, in particular, Colin Farrell shine as Travers’ parents, who are only seen in sepiadrenched flashback. Each has a stark effect on the young author and it is startling how she is affected later in life, for example, her hated of pears. This is one of its few drawbacks, director John Lee Hancock overuses the flashback technique, which originally works very well, quickly becomes distracting, which is unfortunate, because it is otherwise beautifully made. 4 / 5

On DVD: Rush 15 (122 mins) Formula 1 racing is not the easiest sport to make exciting on film (Sylvester Stallone’s 2001 abomination Driven springs to mind). Unless you are a regular racing aficionado, it is highly unlikely that Rush will stimulate your inner Murray Walker. If it is a worthwhile movie, however, it can do so much more than appeal to racing fans, so how does it fare? Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Daniel Bruhl (Ladies in Lavender) take on the roles of James Hunt and Niki Lauda respectively and each delivers a sterling performance in strikingly opposing ways. Hemsworth positively wallows in Hunt’s hedonistic excess yet it never becomes boring or repetitive, thanks largely to Hemsworth’s charisma. Hunt’s easy-going attitude towards life is sharply juxtaposed with Lauda’s regimented zeal for winning. Bruhl’s wonderfully understated performance means that Lauda’s often detached personality (look out for the most un-romantic marriage proposal ever to grace celluloid) is never off-putting or grating (in fact, I defy you not to root whole-heartedly for Lauda at the end). Director Ron Howard wrings every bit of excitement and tension from the minimal racing coverage by keeping it so short. When it appears, the audience knows it must be significant to the story. Instead the majority of the film analyses who these two men were; their similarities and some of their more subtle differences. Howard crafts a film which balances itself well. Despite focussing on his two lead characters’ performances, so much else is packed in here that it almost becomes an ensemble drama (Olivia Wilde as Hunt’s wife is particularly engrossing). Special effects and make-up take on key roles during and following a certain crash… It is a good story, breath-taking in places and highly recommended! 4/ 5 36

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In another of our series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature, right here in Carryduff

No winter scene on a card or picture can possibly match the reality of walking through a frosty landscape! Strolling in Lough Moss Park on one of those wonderfully magical mornings, you can almost feel as if you were treading through Narnia. Not only are the leaves (attached and detached) wearing frostings of ice, but the little silken threads that swathe the silent trees, or drip in silver strings, help to add an extra special ambiance. When a leaf falls, it makes a clatter, contributing even more to the strangely surreal atmosphere. I think the quality of light has something to do with it as well. This can feel at least as good as the best morning of high summer. It becomes much easier to spot the birds in winter, as the trees are bare. The ones that have intrigued me most recently are the Long-tailed-tits. I had never seen any until I started walking in Lough Moss Park, and now we have become almost like old friends! They live in small flocks, and that is how I have encountered them. They are easily distinguished from the other tits by their blunt little noses and, yes, their very long tails. Their call is a repeated, high-pitched peeping sound. A friend at the RSPB, where I volunteer, told me that they poke their beaks into tiny cracks in bark and branches, to pull out greenfly and other tiny insects. The flocks gradually work their way along the trees, feeding as they go. To my mind, they seem to have a terrific social life, as they are in constant friendly communication with each other, and the members of the group can all look out for one another if there is a predator around. By the way, their nests are beautiful bijou structures, made from cobwebs, lichen and feathers. Although great-tits are probably the commonest of the tit family in the Carryduff area, you should really keep a look-out for the Long-Tailed-Tits: these adorable little bundles of feathers are guaranteed to give your spirits a lift, especially on dark winter days. Helen Long 38

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Community Pages Carr Primary School P4/5 enjoy cooking as part of their food topic. This month they planned a recipe, budgeted for ingredients, investigated hygiene and cooked a healthy pizza. Next month a trip is planned to a pizza restaurant to see how the professionals do it!! Euan (top right) proud of his creation and Robynne and Sarah (bottom right) busy cooking

Millennium Integrated Primary School would like to say a huge ‘Thank You!’ to all the contributors to our collections and fundraisers over the Christmas period. We have raised a enormous amount for several charities through collections after our Christmas Carol concert and our P1, 2 and 3 Nativities, a ‘Crazy Hair’ competition during the school Christmas dinner and through Carol Singing at Dobbies in Lisburn and at Forestside Shopping Centre. Well done to all the children and staff for the hard work they put into these events. We raised £132.39 for Food for Thought Africa, £558.75 for Marie Curie, £115.57 for Barnardos and £1414.28 for the Integrated Education Fund. 40

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Millennium Integrated Primary School We started the year with a very well attended open day for prospective P1 and Nursery parents. The visitors were entertained by our school choir prior to the Principal’s address. They were then shown around our Nursery and P1 classroom and outdoor play area. It was wonderful to see such interest in our school. P1 and Nursery recently had a visit from ‘World of Owls’. They got to see owls, snakes, lizards and a Madagascan hissing cockroach! The owl that came to visit was a very famous movie star owl that has appeared in Harry Potter, Narnia and Game of Thrones. The children were fascinated by the visitors and learned that the colour of an owl’s eyes tells us if it is nocturnal or not and that its ears are beside it eyes not on the top of its head. Some of the children even volunteered to hold the Madagascan hissing cockroach.

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Carryduff WI Ladies please come and join us and enjoy a hearty welcome. We meet every 2nd Monday night of the month at St Ignatius Church Hall at 8pm, varied speakers and a cup of tea. If you would like to find out more, contact Jean on 02890 813119 or just come along on the night.

Carr Baptist Church Celebrations

It is with eager anticipation that the members and friends of Carr Baptist church look forward to the “Opening Celebrations” planned for Friday 28th February through to Sunday 2nd March DV. The weekend will mark the church’s official return to their home on the Comber Road where there has been a major building project taking place. The refurbishing of the present sanctuary and the removal of the church hall which was the original church meeting place has given way to a magnificent suite of halls, including a minor hall along with a larger hall to facilitate the children’s and youth activities in our weekly programme. One of the attractive features in the new facilities is the “meet and greet area” where in a relaxed and informal setting you will be able to enjoy some warm Carr hospitality. The Friday evening Opening Service commences at 7.30pm with Pastor Edwin Ewart [Principal of the Irish Baptist College] as the guest preacher, others will be taking part and there will also be special praise. We are all looking forward to the occasion. The next day on Saturday morning 1st March there will be an Open House between 10am and 12noon when the community will be welcomed for Coffee/Tea and some refreshments and a look around the new facilities. The Sunday Services are as follows - 11.00am & 6.30pm. Pastor Clifford Morrison will be the preacher at the morning service and Mr Billy Patterson a well known evangelist in the area will preach at our evening service. As we approach this significant date we want to look back and give thanks to God for His faithfulness and as we open a new chapter in the life of Carr Baptist Church we want to trust God for even greater things in the days that lie ahead of us.

St Ita’s Primary School Dates for your diary

Miss McQuaid’s P2 Class Assembly - Tues 4th Feb P5 Year Group Mass - Thurs 6th Feb PTFA Pub Quiz - Friday 7th Feb in Four Winds Mrs Duffy’s P3 Class Assembly - Wed 12th Feb Sacrament of Confirmation - Wed 12th Feb, 3pm School closes for mid-term - Friday 14th Feb School reopens for pupils on Mon 24th Feb School reopens on Mon 24th Feb St Ita’s ski Trip to San Valentino The Annual PFTA Pub Quiz is being held on: Friday 7th Feb at 7.30pm in The Four Winds. Entry fee is £5 per person, pay at the door, which will include a ticket for the ballot. Come along and bring a few friends for a great night’s craic. Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

St Joseph’s Primary School

Anti-Burglary Advice

On a Friday morning in January the St Joseph’s GAA quiz team went to compete against 19 other teams in the Down finals of the Cumann na mBunscol quiz. It took place in Castlewellan GAA Club, and the questions challenged all our knowledge of Down Gaelic games, the history and geography of Ireland and general knowledge.

A new anti-burglary advertising campaign has been launched in the Castlereagh area urging residents to reduce their risk of falling victim to a burglar by thinking like a burglar!

Our team worked really well together, and emerged joint 2nd place winners. We were awarded lovely individual trophies, and even better, a place to represent Down in the Ulster Final of Cumann na mBunscol. What a team! We are proud of you Niall, Conor, Niamh and Eoin.

Irish Language & Music Classes Bring the new Christmas guitars, fiddles and whistles or dust off the ones under the bed or in the attic. Come along to St Joseph's Parish Centre, Carryduff. Everyone welcome 

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Music classes include tin whistle, fiddle, guitar and multi instrument session classes Wednesday evenings The Pop-up Trad choir starts 5th Feb 8-9pm Irish Language Classes are available for kids, beginner adults, intermediate adults and a new monthly conversation group Monday evenings

For further information and class times, contact Ana Marie 07506 751363 42

Castlereagh Area Commander Chief Inspector Derek Martin explains, “In up to 50% of all break ins reported to police, entry to the property has been gained via an insecure door or window. Experience has taught us that burglars are opportunistic criminals and if given an opportunity to strike, they will do so. By leaving doors and windows open or unlocked householders are unwittingly making the job of the burglar that bit easier.” Advertising on local bus shelters reminds travellers that they can help prevent their home being targeted by ensuring it is secure at all times. This campaign seeks to raise general public awareness around issues of home security and thwart opportunistic criminals. By thinking like a burglar and identifying any possible home security

weaknesses, homeowners can help better protect themselves and their homes." PCSP Chair Cllr Cecil Hall said, “The Policing and Community Safety Partnership is pleased to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland in enhancing public awareness in respect of domestic burglary. Reducing the fear of burglary is a task for the police and local community working together. To ensure Castlereagh remains a safe Borough to live in, we need people who live, work or visit here to play their part in preventing and reducing this type of crime”. Chief Inspector Martin added, “It is extremely important that we take these steps to remind people that preventing burglary starts with securing the home. Further crime prevention advice can be obtained by visiting www.psni.police.uk or by emailing your local neighbourhood Policing team at NPTCarryduff@psni.pnn.police.uk

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Carryduff Historical Society The History of Stormont - Mon 10th Feb An illustrated talk on the history of the Stormont area by Aidan Campbell, author of numerous books on local areas. Meeting at 8pm in the Committee Room at Lough Moss Centre. Non members welcome www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk

Carryduff Bridge Classes New Bridge Class for beginners commencing Tues 11th February, 10am to 12noon in St Josephs Parish Hall. Everyone welcome. Contact Elizabeth 028 90 812724 or Hilary 028 90 701 442

Carryduff Parish Church of Ireland J Club (Friday night kids Club) Open to all primary age children Programme for February: For more info Fri 7th Feb - Outing! To the Cinema please contact Fri 14th Feb - Closed - Half term Head Leader Fri 21st Feb - J Club Disco Keith Shaw Fri 28th Feb - Boys Activities & Girls 07901935205 make over J Club runs a Packed Program with Activities and outings and kids bible teaching from puppets.

Carryduff Library T: 02890 813568 Knit and Natter Club 1st Friday of each month - 10.30am – 11.30am.

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Big Fight 2014 – white collar boxing event. 6 week boxing training with expert coaches in Monkstown Boxing Club (starting April 2014) culminating in a Las Vegas style fight night in La Mon Hotel and Country Club on Thursday 8th May 2014.

a book and sang for us. It was a truly wonderful experience. Thank you, Mrs Knox.

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Church Info ♦ Church Info ♦ Church Info St Ignatius Parish Church (Church of Ireland) Rev Stephen Lowry 02890 812342 Celebrating: New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Opportunities Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. Wednesday Holy Communion: 10.30am Followed by lunch on 4th Wednesday Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 (Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm) Ring for details Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details on Squirrels, Sorted Sun: 7:30pm to 9pm (12-18yrs). Contact Elaine Donnell 07957 554226 Beavers, Cubs, J-Club Fri: 7:30pm to 9pm (P2-P7 age). Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 Rainbow S-Club Sun: 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs). Contact Raymond Scott 02890 812515 Guides and Scouts Thurs: 7pm to 9pm. Contact Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Brownies Babies and Toddlers Fri: 10:00 to 11:30am. Bowling Club Wed:7:30-9:30pm Golf Society As arranged, contact office for details

Carryduff Baptist Church Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm www.carryduffbaptist.org Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Contact Johnnie Black 90 449250 Bible Study: Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10:00am. Contact Maisie Smith 90 703336 Tues 8pm Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11:00am Contact Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Want to know Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am. Contact Rita Carson 90 815214 more about Campaigners for Boys Wed: 6:45-8pm. Ages 4-18 Contact Christianity? Jim Norris 90 813726 Wed 8:15pm Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm. Contact Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies1st Mon Marion Moreland 90 644659 Mens 3rd Mon Fred 90 703336

Carryduff Elim Church Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday Services: 11am Morning Worship and 6.30pm (crèche at Morning Service) Noah’s Ark (Parent & Toddlers) Thursday 10am Healing Rooms (Prayer for the Sick) Thursday 8pm Kidzone Friday 6.30pm Young People’s Fellowship Every Sunday Evenings

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff, Fr Martin Kelly 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sun 9am,10:30am,12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge Sun: 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Badminton (Adults) Mon: 8:30pm. Mary O’Hara 90 813142. Tai Chi: 90 815439 Bowling Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers Tues: 6:30-7:40pm, Wed: 6:40-7:50pm. Siobhan Laverty 90 812047 Yoga Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Play School: Cubs Mon & Thurs 6:30 to 8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Kate Toner 90 812242 Scouts Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm. Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Youth Club: Venturers Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Chris Conway Set Dancing Thurs: 8:15pm to 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 90 817622 Speech & Drama Mary Hesketh 92 607579 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 44

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Cairnshill Methodist Church Rev Colin Duncan 028 90 790570 Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month Check our website for latest information on our organisations over the summer months. www.cairnshillmethodist.org email: cj.duncan@btinternet.com See main community page entry on page 47

Carryduff Presbyterian Church, Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook

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Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk

Sunday School: 10:30am. Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service. Parents & Toddlers Wed: 10am-12noon. Contact Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade Tues: under 5s 6:30 to 7:45 other ages 7pm to 8:45. Contact Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade Thurs: age 5-8 6:30pm to 7:30pm, age 8-11 7pm to 8:15pm, age 11-18 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Contact David Guthrie 90 666494 Mixed Bowling Fellowship Mondays: 7:45pm Ladies PW 1st Mon of month (not Jun,July&Aug): 7:45pm. Contact Lesley Smyth 90 812232 Mens Fellowship 2nd Tues of month: 2pm Contact Hugh Munro 90 812361 Badminton Wed: Juniors (under 16s) 7:15 to 8:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15 to 10:30pm. Contact Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm. Contact Mervyn 90 812749

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 Contact Wilfred Crawford 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting Wed 7:00pm -7:50 ( Sept- April) Contact Miriam McLaughlin 90 815846 Bible Study Group Wed 8pm -9:30pm. Contact Minister Senior Youth Group Fri @ 8:00pm (Sept- May) Contact Mark Stronge 07882 109848 Mens Breakfast Club 4-6 times per year Contact Minister

Newtownbreda Gospel Hall, 96A Newtownbreda Road, Belfast.

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Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School Sunday 3pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting Monday 7pm (Oct to March) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500

Ballymagarrick Gospel Hall, Hillsborough Road, Carryduff. Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School 3pm Children’s Meetings each Tues @ 7pm. For transport ring Ruth 02892 639224.

Purdysburn Gospel Hall, Belfast BT8 8LT

Moneyreagh NonSubscribing Presbyterian Church, Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 (mobile)

Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to Sunday Service: 11.30am April) For enquiries & transport ring William: 028 90813500 Sunday School 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as Carryduff Gospel Hall, 1 Comber Road, Carryduff. appropriate. Tel:028 9081 3899 www.carryduffgospelhall.com Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Sunday Services: Morning Service 11am Church. All are very welcome. Sunday School 3pm Evening Service 7pm

Elkana Christian Fellowship, 1A Comber Road, C’duff. www.elkanachristianfellowship.com Morning Worship 11am Fellowship Service 6:30pm

Prayer & Bible Study Tuesday 8pm

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MEATS New showroom now open at 64 Lisnabreeny Road displaying products produced on our premises including fresh meats, cooked products, bakery products and local veg. 25 Chicken Fillets £19.00

4 x8oz Sirloin Steaks £14.99

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Wheaten Bread £0.99

64 Lisnabreeny Road, Belfast BT6 9SR 02890448084 www.armstrongcountryfoods.com / www.armstrongmeats.com offers valid until 30/03/14