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Welcome

to your February magazine

Contents

Hello again everyone,

Articles & Features:

February has always been a special month in our house. No, dear reader, not because of Valentine’s Day as you might imagine, but because both our adult children’s birthdays are at the end of February. In fact, they are just a day apart. This year, their birthdays fall on a Monday and Tuesday and they’re both flying home for a long weekend so we can all celebrate together. As they’re both working now, days off are to be hoarded, planned for, mulled over and spent wisely, so it will feel special - a bit like Christmas again. I’m really looking forward to it.

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Technology Gadgets They’ll Love

Health Eating Disorders Beauty Aromatherapy Recipe Caramelised Onion & Goats Cheese Pizza

Computer Tip Banish Wi-Fi woes

Nature Focus Ormeau Park

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Puzzles: Solutions p42

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Wordsearch Wedding Codeword Sudoku Crossword Hidato Wordwheel Quiz Little and Large

Regulars:

39 Useful Numbers 35-47 Community Pages 46 Index

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Deadline for adverts for the March issue: Monday 13th February 2017

Among the special offers this month, there are some Valentine’s offers from our local eateries for that special evening out - The Beechill Inn and the Ivanhoe are running special menus and don't forget Eight South! Need some pampering beforehand? Have a look at the beauty offers from Chic Beauty and Factor 1, and Joseph Scott Hairdressing are offering 20% off hair appointments. That’s Valentine’s sorted! Also of note this month, is Pancake Tuesday - this year it’s on February 28th, which happens to be my daughters birthday. I wonder if she’d be happy with pancakes instead of birthday cake? Not a chance! Have a great month. Until next time! Deirdre Special Offers in this issue: Check the ads for terms & conditions Attic Access NI loft ladder for £249...................p17 Beechill Inn Valentine’s Meal £29.95 per couple..p13 Carryduff Cabs Airport Offers............................p29 Carryduff Taekwondo Free classes in Feb.......p35 Chic Beauty various offers, see ad....................p29 DM Services Post a Parcel for £8......................p24 Factor 1 Minimi Introductory Offer......................p31 Ivanhoe Hotel Valentine’s Meal £45 per couple..p5 Joseph Scott 20% off with Nicki and Kieva.......p11 Knockbracken Fuels Free delivery 10 bag orders. p2 MPY Computers PC reload £35.........................p12 Play Days 15% off first month’s fees..................p3 smartblinds Special offers on rollers & verticals... p17 The Auto Grid Servicing from £69.....................p25 To contact the editor - t: 02890 817579 or e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk

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Valentine’s Day has been with us for a long time: it was first associated with courtly love in the 14th century, and by the 18th century it had become very like the Valentine’s Day we celebrate today - lovers would share flowers, cards and confectionery to demonstrate their affection for each other. Today we still do much the same, although the cards are rarely handwritten and the flowers might be ordered online and delivered by a man in a van, but today’s lovers have another kind of gift to gladly give: gadgets! First things first: don’t make the mistake of buying a ‘pinkified’ version of a supposedly male thing, such as a pink power drill, for the person you love. Drills aren’t romantic no matter what colour they happen to be, or how keen on DIY your partner is. And if you’re thinking of buying your partner a wearable device such as a Fitbit fitness tracker, you need to be 100% sure the message you’re sending isn’t going to be interpreted as “you’re lazy!” or even worse, “you’re too fat!”

edge camera phone. There’s something magical about the prints that today’s selfies don’t quite deliver, and it’s a fun way to record your Valentine’s Day celebrations.

headphones that connect to its Lightning socket instead of a traditional headphone socket. That way if the adapter gets lost, which it will, the music doesn’t have to stop.

If your partner is the techy type already, there’s a good chance that he or she already has the technology they want - and that’s an opportunity for you, because there are all kinds of accessories for their most commonly used items, including gorgeous leather cases for phones and tablets, luxury bands for smartwatches and all kinds of cases and protectors. Just watch out if you’re buying leather, as many cheaper accessories use ‘bonded leather’, which is more like vinyl. Real leather looks, smells and ages better than man-made bonded leather does.

Another good option for music fans is a Bluetooth speaker, which can take music from any source iPad, laptop or phone - and play it back for hours between recharges. There’s a dizzying range to choose from, including the superb Denon Envaya Mini (£99), which sounds better than speakers twice the price, and the Sumvision Psyc Monic (£38), which delivers incredible bass response. And if your partner’s something of a water baby, the £9.99 SoundBot HD speaker is designed to work in the shower. It even has hands-free calling via your phone, which strikes us as a really terrible idea, but with a range of 33 feet it means enjoying music without having to worry about expensive electronic devices getting soaked. Who knows, you might even get away with buying the pink one.

There are plenty of electronic accessories too. If your loved one is a music fan, the headphones that came with his or her phone probably aren’t up to much - so even a relatively inexpensive pair of headphones can deliver a The best Valentine’s Day gifts are massive upgrade to the sound things you can share, such as the quality. Just watch out if your excellent Polaroid ZIP mobile partner has an iPhone 7, as that printer. At £99 it isn’t cheap, but doesn’t have a headphone socket; what it delivers is priceless: oldit does come with an adapter but school Polaroids from your cutting- the best option is to buy

Images L to R: Booqpad iPad case; Apple Watch band from eBay; Denon Envaya Mini portable speaker; SoundBot HD shower speaker

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Codeword

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.

Solution on page 42

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Sudoku

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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 - thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no maths involved and no adding up.

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Quick Crossword Across

Down

1 Fasten to (6)

1 Reply (6)

4 Enquiring (6)

2 Type of fish (5)

9 Reduce length (7)

3 Small country house (7)

10 Loosen (5)

5 A trick (5)

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6 Severe (7)

12 Stretches (7)

7 Lubricate (6)

13 Twisted together (11)

8 Enquire into (11)

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22 Assists (5)

15 Worship (7)

23 Needing a drink (7)

16 Fasten (6)

24 Hurried (6)

19 Hand out (5)

25 Stopped (6)

21 Trials (5)

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Share your views and help shape your City Council area. You can read the Community Draft Plan 2017/2032 online at www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Responses to this consultation can be made in writing to: Community Planning Manager Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Lagan Valley Island Lisburn BT27 4RL Email: haveyoursay@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Twitter: #LCCC_YourSay Or collecting hard copies from: • Lisburn Civic Centre, Lagan Valley Island • The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum • Dundonald International Ice Bowl • Lagan Valley LeisurePlex • Council Offices, Bradford Court, Forestside

Community Engagement Sessions 2017 Thursday 2nd February 2.00pm – 4.00pm Chestnut Suite, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL Thursday 2nd February 7.00pm – 9.00pm Chestnut Suite, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL Tuesday 7th February 2.00pm – 4.00pm Function Suite, Bradford Court, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6RB Tuesday 7th February 7.00pm – 9.00pm Function Suite, Bradford Court, Upper Galwally, Belfast, BT8 6RB Thursday 9th February 7.00pm – 9.00pm Committee Room, Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Road, Carryduff, BT8 8HT Wednesday 15th February 7.00pm – 9.00pm Main Hall, Enler Community Centre, 9 Craigleigh Drive, Dundonald, BT16 2QP Wednesday 22nd February 7.00pm – 9.00pm Function Room, Maghaberry Community Centre, Maghaberry Road, Maghaberry, BT67 0JG Wednesday 1st March 7.00pm – 9.00pm Hillsborough Village Centre, 7 Ballynahinch Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6AR

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Nature Focus In another of a new series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature a bit further afield, outside Carryduff.This month Helen visits Ormeau Park.... Instead of heading out across country, this time I’m going down the road towards Belfast. Call it a kind of memory trail for me, if you like. For the first four years of my life, home was in Florenceville Avenue, off the Ormeau road. One of our childhood treats was going for a walk and being lifted up to sit on one of the two lions at the entrance to Ormeau Park. Apart from a Peace Rally in the 1970s, I hadn’t been back there for over 60 years—until today… Of course, when we return to our childhood haunts, nothing is ever the same: the past is indeed a foreign country; and this was what I found in Ormeau Park. Yes, the pair of lions were still there, but oh how ravaged by the silent artillery of time. And surely they hadn’t been as small and low as these two specimens before me? Their glossy brown coats were long gone, and their once majestic faces had been eroded and distorted beyond recognition. How are the mighty fallen, I thought… A sudden movement jolted me back into the present, and there, scampering up a nearby tree, was a grey squirrel! I marvelled, as it broke off a bunch of ash keys, removed the seeds and discarded the wings, which fluttered down around me like sudden snowflakes. That was a truly magical moment, which more than made up for the diminished lions. Ormeau Park is a wonderful facility for everyone to enjoy: dog walkers, cyclists, joggers, or people just keen on getting in contact with nature, particularly if they don’t have a garden of their own. There’s also a BMX track and orienteering course! As well as the squirrels, there’s plenty of other wildlife. I heard several robins piping their thin territorial songs, and I also stalked a pied wagtail, who kept just far enough ahead to avoid getting photographed. ‘Ormeau’ is French in origin and means ‘young elm tree’. As I wandered further into the park there were many trees to admire, some of which must have once been the very elm saplings which gave the park its name over 150 years ago. Viewing them in winter affords the opportunity to see and admire their structure, to marvel at the delicate grace of the weeping willow, or feel the rough texture of the bark on some of the older fir trees. There’s a lovely Victorian bandstand, which I plan to revisit in the summer when there is a band in situ. In the meantime, I have contacted the Council, to ask if the lions can be restored to their former glory. Those noble beasts, and the worthy citizens of south Belfast, deserve nothing less!

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Community Pages CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Now open for longer! Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon at earlier time of 3pm.

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Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 11am. carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk February dates are 3rd, 10th and 24th (Note: additional session on Friday 3rd Feb) Carryduff Adult Reading Group Want to try something new? We currently have room for new members, ask staff for details. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 4-5pm. Next meeting 8th Feb. Tea and Newspapers all day every Wednesday. Craft and Chat Every Wednesday @ 11am. The ladies in Carryduff library are involved in the ‘NI Big Sock’, a community participation event. This is an attempt to create a huge Christmas stocking using 3” hexagons by Dec 2017 and beat the Guinness world record, currently held by Italy. Please feel free to come along and help out. New –Adult Mindful Colouring - Wednesday evening 7pm – 8pm. Enhance your wellbeing and calm the mind through relaxed and meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress. Coffee Club Event Friday 17th February at 12noon - Story telling with Karen Edwards. Stories to delight and amuse with local story teller Karen.

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 11th Feb, 11th March, 8th April and 13th May 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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PSNI MESSAGE PSNI encourage victims of domestic abuse to make 2017 a year of change Following on from the PSNI’s Domestic Abuse Christmas Campaign, police in South Area are encouraging victims of domestic abuse to make 2017 a year of change. The focus of the Christmas campaign was, ‘domestic abuse is wrong, pick up the phone and make it stop’. Police in South Area want this momentum to continue and want to encourage victims to continue coming forward and reporting. Superintendent Sean Wright said: “No one deserves to be abused. It is wrong and we want to help all victims end the cycle of abuse. “Domestic abuse is a terrifying crime which can affect anyone, regardless of their background, economic status, class or gender. Abuse can make you feel helpless, isolated and alone but please be assured that you are not and that we are here to help you. It only takes the small step of picking up the phone and contacting us and we will be able to offer you support. “We work closely with our partner agencies to ensure the victims get the help they deserve, to highlight the issue of Domestic Abuse and to explore ways in which we can keep communities safer. “No one has to suffer in silence, please help us to stop abuse and phone us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.”

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL On Friday 2nd December it was great to see so many children taking part in Ditch the Dark Day. Both children and parents followed the theme ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’ very well by arriving to school in super bright and creative outfits. Many thanks to everyone who participated and helped us raise awareness of travelling safely in the dark mornings and evenings. The children entertained the Senior Citizens from Castlereagh Lifestyle Forum’s Engage With Age group on 8th December in Lough Moss Leisure Centre. The children played a selection of Christmas Carols on violin and then joined with the audience to sing some old favourites like Rudolf and Jingle Bells. Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

Greens are good for you but not for landfill! Recycle all your food waste via your brown bin! All your food and garden waste is recycled into compost by a local re processor and costs less than landfilling. RETHINK YOUR FOOD WASTE AND RECYCLE IT USING YOUR BROWN BIN! There are many messy images that come to mind when you think of food waste, however by using the kitchen starter kit it is clean and easy. Free Kitchen Starter Kits can be collected from:-

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MONEYREA PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE To be held in Moneyrea Community Centre On Saturday 25th February 10am -12pm (Registered as a Charity with HMRC no: XR99214)

CHURCH OF IRELAND (ST IGNATIUS ) CARRYDUFF PARISH J CLUB GROUPS P1 to P6 - J Club P7 and up - J Club Plus Fridays @ 7:15pm to 9:15pm For games, fun, food, outings, kids style worship and lots more! Don’t miss out! For more info: contact the Leader in charge Keith Shaw 07901 935205

CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS BRIGADE are holding a fashion show in the Church halls on Saturday 25th Feb at 7:30pm. Shops taking part are Barn Owl Boutique, Saintfield and also Naomi Bridal, Ballynahinch. All proceeds are going to GB Funds and also to the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Tickets are £6 and can be bought at the door.

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Community Pages ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Dates for your diary Catholic School’s Week 29th January – 4th February 2017 Grandparents’ Day Friday 3rd February 2017 9.15am-10.45am Internet Safety Day Tuesday 7th February 2017 Confirmation Day Thursday 9th February 2016 at 4pm Class Assemblies P7 Mrs Fanning – Wednesday 1st February P4 Mrs Maguire – Wednesday 8th February P5 Mr Murphy – Wednesday 22nd February 2017

Free for non profit making organisations Spring Half Term School closed for one week from Mon 13th Feb and reopens on Mon 20th Feb 2017. Year Group Mass P5 Year Group Mass at 9am on Thursday 9th February 2017

CARR PRIMARY SCHOOL A puppet show provided great entertainment as well as valuable learning at Carr Primary School. Some pupils got to try on hats from around the world and learn about traditions there. (Pictured left are Caleb, Megan, Hannah, Cory, Josh and Gabriel). A big thank you to the parents of one of our pupils, Mr and Mrs Shaw who put on such a wonderful show. Victorian Christmas at Castle Ward P6/7 pupils enjoyed a trip to Castle Ward to discover how Christmas was celebrated in Victorian times. (Pictured on the right, are Josh, Jude, Zara, Robynne and Jack wearing traditional weaved masks.) ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL The pupils in both Primary Five classes visited Drumbo Tower. “This is the tower on our school crest. We wanted to go and see it because we have been studying the area around Carryduff as our World Around Us topic. The tower is about 1200 or 1600 years old. It was built so that people could go inside and protect themselves and their stuff from raiders who may attack. It is a really interesting place to visit. Although it was a damp, cold day for our trip, most of us agreed that it was well worth seeing this place for real rather than just looking at the photos.” 40

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MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL Last term all the boys and girls from P3 to P7 at Millennium went on a sponsored walk for Action MS around Delamont Country Park. The weather was very kind to us as it was dry and calm and not too cold. The children did a big loop around the hills of Delamont and up to the Millennium Stone. As we made our way back towards the car park, the younger children were able to stop and have their juice and a biscuit while the older children continued their walk for another while. They were certainly ready for their break when we returned to the start! We were delight to be able to present the representatives of Action MS with a cheque for more than £3800. What a fantastic amount. Many thanks to all our families for supporting such a worthy cause and to the children for representing our school so well at Delamont. Some of our top fundraisers have been invited to a special lunch to acknowledge their contribution. Well done to Louiza, Rabeekah, Patrick, Eirinn, Emma, Yasmine and Matthew.

CARRYDUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL Pupils from Carryduff Primary School learn about all things ‘Green’ during their recent Eco Week. The whole school even tried to go paperless for a day!

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CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TABLE QUIZ IN AID OF PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN’S SOCIETY Carryduff Presbyterian Church will be holding a Table Quiz on Saturday 4th February at 7.30pm. Come in teams (of larger than two) or individually (and we’ll get you in to a team). Cost will be £5 per adult and £2.50 per child. All proceeds will be passed to the Presbyterian Children’s Society. See www.presbyterianchildrenssociety.org for more details on this worthwhile charity.

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP HELP US TO FIGHT CANCER We would like to welcome new members - on the third Monday of each month at 8pm in Carryduff Presbyterian Church - Smyth Room. We are a cross community fundraising group. For more details, please phone the secretary on 07803 018542

Puzzle Solutions

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Wordwheel Solution from p18: REGISTER Codeword Solution below from p12: 1

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Wordsearch Solution from p10: “Love me and the world is mine.” David Reed

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Crossword Solution below from p16: Across: 1 Attach, 4 Asking, 9 Shorten, 10 Untie, 11 Extra, 12 Extends, 13 Intertwined, 18 Needing, 20 Outer, 22 Helps, 23 Thirsty, 24 Rushed, 25 Ceased. Down: 1 Answer, 2 Trout, 3 Cottage, 5 Stunt, 6 Intense, 7 Grease, 8 Investigate, 14 Needles, 15 Idolise, 16 Anchor, 17 Frayed, 19 Issue, 21 Tests.

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CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MONEYREA WI

There will be a talk by Valerie Adams, Librarian and Archivist of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland “A History of Irish Prebyterianism and the resources of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland“

Meets at 7:45pm on the first Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre. February’s meeting is Armchair Aerobics

Join us on Monday 13th February at 8pm in the Committee Room of Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

New members very welcome. WI is a non religious, non sectarian organisation for women of all ages. It’s a great excuse to get away from it all for a few hours and learn new things, have fun and meet new friends. Moneyrea WI are proud to have won institute of the year on more than 1 or 2 occasions, and we would make you most welcome at our meetings. More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177

The talks are open to non-members but if you would like to join just come along and have a chat with the Membership Secretary (Treasurer). Web Site: www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk & FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryduffHistoricalSociety

BALLYNAFEIGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION - ADVICE CENTRE IN BELVOIR NEED ADVICE In WELFARE BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER etc ?? Ballynafeigh Community Development Association have an outreach In Belvoir Activity Centre on Tuesdays from 2pm - 4.30pm If you need help in one of the areas outlined above, contact 02890 491166 for further advice or email: advice@bcda.net

LITTLE DIPPERS’ SWIMMING CLUB (formerly at Robinson Centre) We are a family swimming club where children can learn to swim in a relaxed friendly and well supervised environment. We now have a waiting list for new members - for children of Nursery School and Primary School age (4-11 yrs). There are three groups - beginners, improvers and those already able to swim. Lessons are at Avoniel Leisure Centre, Albertbridge Road, Belfast. BT5 4FS on Monday evenings during term time from 6.30pm to 7.15 pm. For further information or to be added to the waiting list, please contact: George at 02890 875509, or Billy at 02890 298669.

NEWTOWNBREDA WI Meets in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy’s Lane on the second Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Refreshments available. February 10th Armchair Aerobics Competition: Decorated Heart March 10th Hospitality Night: "Give a girl the right shoe" Rowallane Area Group Competitions: Cookery, Craft & Floral

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CARRYDUFF WI Meetings on 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm in St Ignatius Church Hall. Varied programme, talks, demonstrations competitions, outings, tea and chat. New members very welcome For enquiries please contact Jean Edgar 02890 813119

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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

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 Lauren Hall 07769 629457 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10am Maisie Smith 028 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11am Gordon Walker 028 92 639033 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am Christine McClean 028 90 814376 Campaigners (Boys) Wed: 6:45-8pm Ages 4-18 Tim Price 9263 9395 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm Judith Humphries 028 9263 9106 Fellowship Ladies 1st Monday Marion Moreland 028 90 644659

CARRYDUFF FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev David McLaughlin 028 90 815846 Sunday Services: 11:30am & 7pm (½ hr prayer meeting before services) Bible Class: 10.30-11am (Sept to May) Sabbath School: 10.15-11am (Sept to May) Wilfred 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting: Wed 7-7:50pm (Oct- April) George 90 817445 Bible Study Group: Wed 8pm-9:20pm, Contact Minister Teens & Twenties Club: Fri 7:30pm (Sept- May) Mark 07882 109848 Revival Prayer Mtg: Last Fri of month 9-10:30pm Sammy 07773314576

Free for non profit making organisations CARRYDUFF ELIM CHURCH Minister: Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday: Morning Service 11am Evening Service 6.30pm (crèche, Faith Kids and Ignite Bible Class during am Service)

Monday: Men’s Fellowship (1st Mon) Wednesday: Prayer/Bible Study / Connect Home Groups /Alternate weeks 7:30pm Thursday: Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler group 10am Healing Rooms 8pm (Prayer for the Sick)

Friday: Youth Club 7:30pm (11-18yrs) Saturday: ICEJ Rally www.carryduffelim.com (1st Sat) info@carryduffelim.com

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

Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to April) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500

CARRYDUFF GOSPEL HALL MONEYREAGH NON-SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rt Rev Chris Wilson MA Moderator 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 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 Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Christian Church. All are very welcome. www.moneyreaghnonsubscribers.com

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 95 739147

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 Meeting: Tues 7pm For transport ring Ruth 02892 639224.

CARR BAPTIST CHURCH Pastors Clifford Morrison 028 9263 9872 Andrew Campbell 028 3882 0772

Sunday Services: 11am & 6:30pm www.carrbaptist.org.uk

Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook carryduffpc Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm Sunday School: 10:20am. Alive Youth: Sunday Evening 8:15pm Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service. Parents & Toddlers: Wed 10am-11.30am Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade: Wed, All Sections 6:45pm Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade: Thurs, age 5-8 6:30-7:30pm, age 8-11 7-8:15pm, 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-Apr) Isobel Carson 90812834 Badminton: Wed, Juniors (under 16s) 7:15-8:15pm, 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 Michael Sheehan 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 Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Seamus Napier seamus.napier@belfasttrust.hscni.net Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Alisha Doherty Sch Speech&Drama 07749331313 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 90 815439

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MONEYREAGH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev Mervyn Jamison 07808 481669 www.moneyreaghcommunitychurch.org A Christian Church for people of all ages, meeting in the Moneyreagh Community Centre Sunday Service: 11am Worship for all with Kids Zone Charge: Kids Club: Friday 6-7:30pm for p4 to p7s Includes football, pool, table tennis, ps4, tuck shop, music, trips, theme nights and lots of fun Friday Youth Drop-in: Friday from 7:45–9:15pm for 1118 year olds. Includes indoor football, pool, table tennis, ps4. Community Cafe: Free tea, coffee and scones on Friday mornings during school term time 9am-11am in the community centre. Kids welcome. Bible Study /Prayer Space: Wednesday 7:30pm in the community centre Also mens, womens, youth and young adult events Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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