Jan / Feb BT8 Focus

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Welcome

Hello and welcome to the Jan / Feb edition of BT8 Focus Happy New Year Everyone!

Contents

Recipe - Onion Soup

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Cartoon – Buster

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Science Facts

18

Competition – Movie House Cinemas

28

Gardening – Sowing Time

30 34

Technology - Fit for Purpose Health - Keep on Moving

Cake and Bake - Brownie Bites

History - What Happened in January 1962 36 - - - - - - - - - - - Regulars- - - - - - - - - - -

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Local Useful Numbers Community Pages Index

Well, I’m trying to kick start January with a health and fitness special in this issue, plus a fantastic competition to win a pair of cinema tickets (I’ve 3 to give away, courtesy of Movie House Cinemas on page 28).

So, please do enter - whoever said there’s no such thing as a free lunch was nearly right.

It’s not lunch, but it is free!

If you’ve over indulged during the festive season, our health and fitness focus might be the motivation you need to start something new. We’ve some health related articles, a recipe for healthy brownie treats, and ads showcasing local pilates and yoga classes.

There’s lots more going on locally, so no excuses now!

We’ve also loads of special offers in this issue - have a look at the list below. Bound to be something there to chase away the January blues!

Until next time!

Deirdre

- - - - - - - - - - - Puzzles - - - - - - - - - - -

Hidato Codeword Wordsearch - Musical Instruments Crossword Sudoku Puzzle Solutions

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Special Offers in this Issue: Lynsey Quinn Hairdressing 15% off in January, see p3 Vintage Rocks - £5.00 off in January, see p7 Angela Beattie - Free Yoga Class, see p9 Phillips Autos - £49.99 for your MOT, see p23

Craftsman Restoration Look out for the next issue of the BT8 Focus in March 2014.

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10% discount for the over 50’s, see p15 Shine Hair Company - £10.00 off , see p15 Slimming World - £5.00 off , see p15

Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic various offers, see p21

Creative Living - Special Offer Kitchen, p25 Riah Hair and Beauty 15% off in January, see p27

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for students by retired Maths teacher

Tuition in student's own home

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Keep on Moving We all know we should be exercising, as part of a healthy lifestyle, but a shocking statistic reveals that 63% of the UK population don’t do the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week It might surprise you to know we’re not even talking about going to the gym. How active you are in day to day activities matters just as much as an exercise class. Gardening or walking to the shops count too. And the really good news is that it doesn't matter if you’re a late starter.

A recently published report showed that even taking up exercise in your 60s can bring really positive benefits. Lead investigator Dr Mark Hamer from University College London, said: "The take-home message really is to keep moving when you are over 60. It's a cliche, but it's a case of use it or lose it. You do lose the benefits if you don't remain active."

The study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine followed 3,500 healthy people at or around retirement age. Those who took up exercise were three times more likely to remain healthy over the next eight years than their sedentary peers.

Exercise cut the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and depression, and the participants were less likely to struggle with day-to-day activities such as washing and dressing.

So those of you thinking of starting an exercise regime in the New Year can take hope - no matter what your age, it’s never too late.

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Currently, the UK has the third most inactive population in Europe. Apparently as a nation, we hate exercise so much we would rather do chores like ironing, laundry, clearing out the garage or even our tax returns than do physical activity.

The amount of activity required to be healthy is not huge. You need to do a total of two-and-ahalf hours a week (or five x 30 minutes) of moderate intensity, where you breathe faster, get warm and feel your heart beating quickly.

Fortunately, the evidence shows that doing 10-minute blocks of moderate-to-vigorous activity also works. If you are doing vigorous activity, then 75 minutes a week will do - but ideally you should be active every day. You are more likely to stay fit if the exercise becomes part of your everyday life.

Have a look at the various types of exercise in our local area, you’re sure to find something that suits, whether it’s yoga, pilates, walking, going to the gym or swimming.

Give it a go!

YOGA CLASSES Give your Body & Mind a treat this New Year Experience IYENGAR Yoga

Stretch, Strengthen & Simply Relax You are invited to enjoy a FREE Iyengar Yoga class on Saturday 18th Jan 2014

Yoga classes for all abilities Carryduff, Belfast & Ballynahinch Beginners to Intermediates Small groups ensure individual attention

To attend the free class or enrol contact: Angela on 07709 523334 or

angelabeattieyoga@gmail.com Visit my teacher profile page at: www.iyengaryoga.org.uk

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HIDATO Starting at 1 and finishing at 34, track your way from one square to another (touching) square, including diagonals, placing consecutive numbers into the empty shapes as you go. Some numbers are already given.

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ISN’T IT TIME YOU PUT YOURSELF FIRST? You insure your car, your pet, your holiday and your mobile phone, but what about the most important of all – yourself?

A recent survey showed that more people had their pets insured than had critical illness cover. Vet bills can be expensive and pets are part of the family but a critical illness policy could cost the same each month as pet insurance so shouldn’t you think about your whole family?

Critical illness cover will pay out a tax-free lump sum if you suffer from a serious illness such as cancer, heart attack, stroke or multiple sclerosis. Conditions covered will vary from one policy to another so you should review your cover on a regular basis to ensure you still have the best policy for your circumstances.

One area that most critical illness policies have in common is the inclusion of children’s critical illness cover at no extra cost – up to £25,000 (or up to £50,000 if both parents have a policy) if any of your children suffer from a critical illness.

Having the right cover in place would allow you to take time off work without worrying about money and pay for treatment, recuperation or adaptations to your home. Critical illness insurance should not be confused with terminal illness cover, which is included with most life insurance policies.

Sometimes new clients tell me they don’t have cover because they don’t think that life insurance companies want to pay out on claims. Another recent survey showed that the public thought just 38% of life, income protection and critical illness claims are paid out each year. In reality, over 90% of claims are paid out across the three types of insurance. Critical illness polices are continually improving to cover more and more conditions and to make it harder for non-disclosure to occur – when a client gives inaccurate information that causes a claim to be declined.

The reality is that people do get seriously ill and the right insurance cover can make all the difference, so the next time you are thinking about renewing your pet insurance, just make sure you have yourself covered too.

For free guide to your insurance options, or for further advice please contact Emma Greer; tel: 07885 407604 or e-mail: emma@freedom-financial.co.uk

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

391138

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ALL OVER CLEANING ALL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WORK UNDER TAKEN

Window Cleaning Gutter & Fascia Cleaning Patio & Driveway Pressure Washing External Property Painting Fully Insured •Carryduff & Four Winds Based

Please contact Steve - 07814 630 171

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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 STARTS 1ST JANUARY 2014 See in store for details or call to arrange a FREE, no obligation appointment

Tel: 028 9081 4197 or 028 9086 2872 www.classicblindsni.co.uk

FREE Delivery throughout local area Also Tree Work &

Stump Removal

Contact: Lawrence 0774 555 3331 Find. us on:

Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting & Fencing

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TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

Shaws Bridge

Castlereagh

Ormeau

Ramada Plaza Hotel, 117 Milltown Road, Belfast NEW GROUP OPEN 7th JAN: 10am, 5:30pm 7:30pm Tel: Johnny 07568 503603

Royal British Legion, Montgomery Road, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Esther 07804 095409

Ballynafeigh Methodist Church, Florenceville Drive, Ormeau Road, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Alice 07765 824 294

Cregagh Cregagh Presbyterian Ch, Cregagh Road, 10:30am Tel: Esther 07804 095409

WEDNESDAY Four Winds Four Winds Bar Newton Park, 7:30pm Tel: Lana 07704 075 833

Shine Hair Company tel:

TREE SERVICES 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

Craftsman Restoration Est 1982 Specialists in French Polishing, Spraying, Lacquering, Colour matching, Painting & Distressing, the Removal of water marks, burns, nicks, scratches, chips & dents.

JANUARY OFFER:

£10 off colours

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NEW L’Oreal ‘Botox for hair’ treatment

called

Fiberceutic

on Tues, Wed & Thurs

Suitable for all hair types

SPECIAL OFFER:

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£10 Blowdry on Tues, Wed & Thurs

Ercol, Old Charm, Cintique, Morris, Nathan, G-Plan, Macintosh, Rossmore, Parker Knoll, Minty & other leading Brands

10% discount for over 50’s (quote code B8) Tel: 0844

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Codeword Solution on page 42 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.

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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

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You need a Complete Heating System Power Flush!

• 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.

FREE Oil Boiler Service with every Power Flush If you think your radiators need flushed out, call Lisa in the office on 028 9081 7899 and one of our engineers will visit, diagnose the problem and give you a free quotation.

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07841 469829  Window frames & doors washed on every visit at no extra cost  Gutter cleaning using our new vacuum system  Fascias & Soffit Cleaning  Pressure Washing Service

We can now clean all aspects of your property including: all UPVC panelling, canopies, conservatory roofs & garage doors.

If you need a window cleaner or any of our other services, please give us a call on 07841 18

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The Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Half page BTK Services Plumbing & Heating p19 specialist • Bespoke Design, Supply & Installation.

• Choice of showrooms available.

• Create YOUR ideal Bathroom Step by Step.

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Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic Tel: 028 9079 6844

Beat the January blues with our fabulous offers Get a FREE back massage with a Dermalogica prescriptive facial Detox and de-stress with Reflexology: £20 Indian Head Massage: £20 (both normally £28)

Rejuvenate your skin with a mini microdermabrasion facial £25 (normally £35)

All offers valid until end of February 2014 only

All Our Available Treatments: Dermalogica Facial Treatments CACI Non-Surgical Facials Reflexology Spa Body Treatments SunFX & He Shi Spray Tans Make Up Waxing Manicures Pedicures Gelish 2-3 week Nails Indian Head Massage

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Quick Crossword Across

Down

1 King's title (7)

1 Disguises (5)

5 Herb (5)

2 Glass container (3)

8 Sprays water (9) 9 Curved line (3) 10 Sword (5) 12 Remote military camp (7) 13 Incendiary guns (13) 15 Highest noble rank (7) 17 Tests (5) 19 Concerned with the environment (3) 20 Raised area (9) 22 Give up (5) 23 Wandered (7)

For solution, see page 42

3 Genuine, honest (7) 4 Colourful small birds (13) 5 Hat (5) 6 E.g.

EastEnders (4,5) 7 Finds (7) 11 Region in space (5,4) 13 Nervous (7) 14 Outside (4-3) 16 fear (5)

18 Church council (5)

21 Climbing plant (3)

Extensions, Renovations & Ground Works All aspects of Building Work carried out

Joinery ▪ Plastering Paving ▪ Brickwork Roof Work ▪ PVC Flexible and Reliable at affordable prices

No job too small ▪ Locally Based Builder

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Hassle Free MOT Here’s how we can make your life easier For your car’s MOT Cost includes test fee (£30.50) We will apply for your MOT We will carry out an MOT health check We will drive your car to and from the MOT test centre

Reduced labour rates and up to 25% off parts* if additional work required *Terms and conditions apply. Excludes certain 4x4 and prestige vehicles

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3rd Generation Family Run Business 30 years experience

What A Transformation!

before

after

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 and disposal of your old bathroom

 Removal

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

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Get some German Engineering for your kitchen

Factory Built German Kitchens 5 year manufacturer’s warranty

Own this high gloss lacquered handleless kitchen including oven, hob, dishwasher, extractor fan, sink, taps, delivery & VAT

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3 pairs of cinema tickets for MOVIE HOUSE CINEMA Dublin Road

To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the question below and email your answer, together with your name, address and a daytime phone number to info@localfocusmags.co.uk Please put ‘Movie House Ref B’ in the subject line of your email.

New Year, New Films at Movie House!

January can be a grim month but Movie House has some fantastic new films being released to brighten those long winter nights.

And remember Dublin Road Movie House has plenty of nearby on street parking plus a special deal with the NCP Car Park behind the cinema.

Customers may also use the Car Park in Hardcastle Street behind the cinema after 17:00 Monday - Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday for just £2.50! (Maximum stay 6 Hours after which you will be charged NCP's full daily rate).

From Friday, January 3rd, Movie House is introducing a new reduced rate teen ticket for young people aged 13-17 costing just £4.50 for any film, any day or show time.

Here are some great new movies to choose from:

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3: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom 10: 12 Years a Slave 16: Devil’s Due 17: The Wolf of Wall Street 24: Jack Ryan

Just answer the following question:

Q:

How much does the new Movie House Teen Ticket cost?

All correct entries received will be entered into a draw. Closing date is Sat 18th Jan 2014 at 5pm. Winners will be notified by phone/email. One entry per address. Editors decision is final.

Jan 29: I, Frankenstein Jan 31: The Armstrong Lie For more information and showtimes, go to www.moviehouse.co.uk

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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,

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Have you got leaflets just sitting in your office?

We can deliver your leaflets with any Focus magazine Full BT8 distribution area - 7350 local homes - £257 plus vat or pick the area you want to deliver to - Four Winds, Newtownbreda, Galwally & Belvoir £35+vat per 1000 Leaflets must be A5 or smaller, or already folded to A5 or smaller. Ring for details of the other Focus magazine distributions.

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Sudoku

For solution, see page 42

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.

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Landlords - keep yourself right!

We have seen an upturn in the buy to let market over the past few months with the number of new Landlords who have instructed us seeking to purchase residential properties to let. However, landlords and particularly those landlords who are new to the buy to let market need to keep themselves informed about the various regulations regarding the letting of property. In this article we will look at the new Tenancy Deposit Scheme, Regulation (NI) 2012 SR2012 No 373 which came into force on 1st April 2013, and briefly at the registration of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Certificate of fitness for residential lettings.

When a tenant provides a deposit for a residential letting the deposit must be protected in one of two ways. The first is through an insurance scheme where the Landlord will hold on to the deposit but pay a fee to insure and protect the deposit.

The second means to protect the deposit is through a custodial scheme. In this the Landlord will pass the deposit to the scheme for the period of the tenancy. On receipt of the deposit the Landlord must, within 14 days, register the deposit with an approved scheme and further, within 28 days of receipt of the deposit serve the tenant with information as laid out in Schedule 1 para 3 which refers to amount, contact details and property to which the deposit relates, details of the scheme and how the deposit is refunded.

If a Landlord fails to comply with these obligations the District Council may impose a penalty of three times the deposit or a fine up to ÂŁ20,000.00.

Landlords need to be careful that they do not fall foul of the Registration scheme for houses of multiple occupation under the Housing (NI) Order 2003. Where a house is in multiple occupation by more than 2 qualifying persons who are not all members of the same family then the property must be registered as a house in multiple occupation. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in enforcement proceedings and substantial fines.

The Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 states that a house constructed before 6th November 1956 let out under a private tenancy requires a Certificate of Fitness from the appropriate district council. fu

Campbell Stafford Solicitors are able to provide expert advice on the above and are able to provide legally drafted Tenancy Agreements. If you have any queries please contact Michael Stafford on 02890 230808.

Tel: 02890

230808 web: www.campbellstafford.com

Quaygate, 19-21 Station St, Belfast, BT3 9DA

Michael Stafford

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 Caring & compassionate service  Vaccinations, neutering & dentistry  State-of-the art anaesthetic monitoring  Comprehensive facilities  Dogs Trust Vouchers accepted  Free nurse clinics & advice

Tel: 028 90817109 21 Church Road, Carryduff, BT8 8DT www.hollygatevets.co.uk

Breda Tyre and Exhaust Centre 101b Saintfield Rd, Belfast BT8 7HN

Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm

We service all makes of cars and vans We stock a wide range of tyres, exhausts, batteries and brakes

 Car Servicing  MOT Preparation  Engine Diagnostics  Suspension  Repairs  Batteries  Brakes Your Local Family Business Established over 50 years

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...quality showering & bathrooms

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

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

NEW - Large display of freestanding baths

Full design & installation service available

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

www.brae-bathrooms.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm

Closed: Sat & Sun

Tel: 028 90 703422 After Hours: By Appointment Only

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Carryduff Historical Soc Monday 13th Jan 2014 8pm, Lough Moss Centre, Carryduff An opportunity to bring along interesting objects, family research or old stories you’ve found or know.

“Come on, bring out those skeletons!!!”

Carryduff Bridge Classes New Bridge Class for beginners commencing mid January at St Josephs Parochial Hall, Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff.

Contact Elizabeth 028 90 812724 or Hilary 028 90 701 442 Date and time to be arranged.

Everyone welcome to join.

Contact Elizabeth or Hilary if interested.

Tinylife Ballynafeigh Tennis & Tel: 02890 815050 Squash Club 35a Wynchurch Park, Belfast BT6 0JL 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.

All equipment is provided. £50 registration fee to sign up.

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Club features:  3 tennis courts ( 2 with floodlights)  2 glass walled squash courts For details contact Philip O'Neil 07743525879 or Hon. Sec. Ruth Irvine Tel:028 9059 1940 Email – ruth.irvine2143@ntlworld.com Club Email – ballynafeigh@btinternet.com We are a family club & welcome new members - regular social events are organized for members and friends.

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Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH Mt Oriel Medical Centre Dentist at Mt Oriel Carryduff Surgery Royal Group of Hospitals City Hospital Lagan Valley Hospital Ulster Hospital

90 701653 9040 2688 90 812211 90 240503 90 329241 92 665141 90 484511

EMERGENCIES NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 08457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Police (non emergencies) 08456008000 TRANSPORT Carryduff Cabs 90 812345 Carryduff Taxis 90 795050 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630

Newtownbreda Baptist Church welcomes you and your family to our friendly church. We have been at the heart of the Newtownbreda community for nearly 60 years and draw our large congregation from many places and from many different backgrounds and you will be assured of a warm welcome.

We have a programme for everyone – literally from ‘the cradle to the grave’ with considerable emphasis on children, youth and family orientated ministries.

Women? Why not try Soul Ties once a month?

Youth? Breakout & Fusion.

Children? Too numerous to mention

Our sole focus is to honour our God and King and affirm Jesus as Lord.

All necessary information is on our website www.newtownbredabaptist.com or phone our office 028 9064 9402 Come and make new friends on life’s journey

EDUCATION Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary St Joseph’s Primary Cairnshill Primary St Ita’s Primary Newtownbreda High

90 812918 90 813688 90 813523 90 705122 90 798811 90 645374

LEISURE Lough Moss Centre Belvoir Activity Centre Robinson Centre Mount Ober Golf

90 814884 90 642174 90 795066 90 792108

LIBRARIES Carryduff Library Newtownbreda Library

90 813568 90 701620

EATING OUT Four Winds Beechill Inn Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel

90 790101 90 693193 90 812240

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Cairnshill Primary School Dates for your diary: Spring Term 2014 Mon 6th Jan - Fri 11th April Half Term: Fri 14th Feb - Tues 18th Feb St Patrick's Day holiday - 17th March Summer Term 2014 Mon 28th April - Mon 30th June May Day Holiday: Mon 5th May Bank Holiday: Mon 26th May Follow us on Twitter @cairnshillps and www.cairnshillps.co.uk Internet Safety Event Thank you to everyone who came along to our internet safety event for parents. It was a helpful & informative talk and thanks to BT for their sponsorship.

Renovations The P1 and P2 classrooms have been transformed with new furniture, bathrooms, lighting, paint and flooring. Our play areas have also been getting a little bit of a face lift! We are so pleased with how things are shaping up and can’t wait to see what our new assembly hall and kitchen will look like in the new year too.

James Blonde Saves Christmas Congratulations to our P5 – P7 children on an outstanding performance of our Christmas production ‘Operation Save Christmas’. The school orchestra were delighted to have a visit from some members of the Ulster Orchestra to one of their practices!

To contact one of the local

Castlereagh Neighbourhood Policing Team about any issues please use one of the following email addresses or phone numbers.

The generic address for all members of the team is

NPTCastlereagh@psni.pnn.police.uk Sergeant Thomas Fairfield (all areas) 07795 607110 Thomas.Fairfield@psni.pnn.police.uk.

We look forward to what 2014 has in store for our singers, musicians, actors and dancers!

Constable Kevin Deehan (Beechill, Lenaghan, Newtownbreda, Bests Hill area) 07764 638434 Kevin.Deehan@psni.pnn.police.uk

Some P1 children having fun at outdoor playtime

Constable Jonny Dunne (Belvoir area) 07827 279437 Jonathan.Dunne@psni.pnn.police.uk

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PSNI Advice Following a number of reports of so-called 'distraction burglars' in Carryduff and the surrounding area local police would like to offer some advice on dealing with unexpected callers to your home.

St Ita’s Nursery School School reopens for pupils – Tuesday 7th January 2014

The first thing to remember is NEVER to let a complete stranger into your home without being 100% certain of their identity. Use your peep hole or security chain if you have these. If not, consider having them installed.

Ask ALL callers for proof of ID. Inspect their credentials carefully and ensure the photo is theirs. Genuine callers will be glad to show you their identification and will not mind waiting until you have checked that they are who they say they are.

For added peace of mind you can telephone QuickCheck 24/7 for free on 0800 013 22 90 and they will check the caller at your door is legitimate.

Do not feel pressured into just letting a caller in because it can feel awkward to ask questions. This is your home, if you have any doubt, keep them out!!

Neighbours can also play a vital part in helping protect the more vulnerable in their community against this kind of crime.

Look out for suspicious vehicles and people and report ALL suspicious activity to police. The number to call is 0845 600 8000 or in an emergency dial 999.

We would also like to remind householders of the importance of a good household security routine.

Make it a habit to always close and lock external doors and windows when going out and when going to bed. Take keys out of the door and don't leave car keys or valuables where they can be seen through windows. Use timer switches for lamps - in the darker evenings they will help your property look occupied even if you aren't home.

Further crime prevention advice can be obtained by visiting the PSNI website at www.psni.police.uk or by emailing your local neighbourhood Policing team at NPTCastlereagh@psni.pnn.police.uk

Nursery Christmas Shows 6th December 2013

Marie Curie Cancer Care Fundraising Down Fundraising Group is holding a Table Quiz in the Primrose Bar, Ballynahinch on Friday 22nd February at 8pm.

All welcome

Blood Donations Carryduff The next blood donation sessions in the area are:

CARRYDUFF Friday 10th January St Joseph’s Parochial Hall, Knockbracken Drive, Saintfield Road, Carryduff BT8 8EU 2pm to 4pm and 5.15pm to 8pm

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St Ita’s Primary School P1 Christmas Show 2013

School reopens for pupils – Tuesday 7th January 2014

Puzzle Solutions

Hidato solution from p11 (below):

Sudoku solution from p32 (below):

Quick Crossword Solution from p22: Across: 1 Majesty, 5 Basil,

8 Sprinkler, 9 Arc, 10 Sabre, 12 Outpost, 13 Flamethrowers, 15 Dukedom, 17 Exams, 19 Ego, 20 Elevation, 22 Yield, 23 Strayed.

Down: 1 Masks, 2 Jar, 3 Sincere, 4 Yellowhammers, 5 Beret, 6 Soap opera, 7 Locates, 11 Black hole, 13 Fidgety, 14 Open-air, 16 Dread, 18 Synod, 21 Ivy.

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Belvoir Church of Ireland

Cairnshill Methodist Church

21 Dunseverick Ave, Belfast BT8 7EB. Tel: 028 9049 1436 Canon Tom Keightley 02890 643777

Special Events & Services Covenant Service: Sunday 5th Jan 2014 11.30am.

Everyone is warmly invited to all Services.

Sunday Services 9am : Holy Communion 11am : Morning Worship Holy Communion 2nd, 4th Sundays 4.30pm : Evening Service Mid-Week 10.30am : Thursdays Holy Communion For details of all other worship services & activities please contact the Church Office office@belvoirparish.co.uk Everyone is warmly invited to all Services. For details of all other worship services & activities please visit www.belvoirparish.co.uk

Belvoir Methodist Church Special Events & Services Sunday 5th Jan 2014 10.00am.

Restart Dates for activities in the New Year: th

Prayer Meeting: Monday 13 Jan Bowling Fellowship: Monday 13th Jan Coffee Morning: Tuesday 14th Jan Rainbows/Brownies/Guides: Tue 14th Jan Belvoir Art Club: Thursday 9th Jan M W I: Thursday 9th Jan Bible Study: Thursday 16th Jan

Knockbracken Reformed Presbyterian Church Contact Rev. Andrew Kerr Tel: 028 90 701721 email: handrewkerr@gmail.com Sunday Services: 11.30am and 7pm Sunday School: 10.30am Bible Study: Tues 7.30pm Youth Club: Friday 7pm 37 Knockbracken Road, Carryduff Belfast. BT8 6SE

www.knockbrackenrpc.churchuna.com

Restart Dates for activities in the New Year: Mums and Tots: Tues 7th Jan Girls’ Brigade: Tues 7th Jan MWI: Wed 8th Jan Boy’s Brigade: Thurs 9th Jan Bible Study: Thurs 9th Jan Junior Youth Club: Fri 10th Jan The Vibe Youth Club: Fri 10th Jan

Check our website for full details and latest information: www.cairnshillmethodist.org

Newtownbreda Library Tel: 02890 701620 Opening Hours: Monday 10 am - 5 pm Tuesday 1 pm - 8 pm Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm Thursday 1 pm - 8pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm Rhythm and Rhyme every other Wed 10.30 – 11.00 & 11.30 – 12.00 Storytime every Saturday morning 11.00 – 11.30 Bedtime Storytime 1st Tuesday of the month 6.30 – 7.30 Knit and Natter every other Wed 10.30 – 11.30 & 2nd Tuesday of the month 6.30 – 7.30 Tea and Newspapers every Monday morning 10.00 – 12.00

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Community Pages Forestside Christian Centre Sunday Service 11am & 6:30pm Contact Pastor Sam on 028 90644100 Sunday School, Youth & Seniors Activities

FREE pages for local charities and non profit making organisations

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff

88 Belvoir Drive, Belfast. BT8 7FR

Father Martin Kelly, Tel: 028 90 812238

Belvoir Presbyterian Church

Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass: Saturday 6pm Sunday: 9am, 10:30am & 12 noon

Tel: 028 90 492641 Sunday Services: 11:00am & 6:30pm Please contact the Minister Dr Rodger Crooks at the number above or

Many groups meet in the Parish Centre behind the Ivanhoe. Please see our website for more details www.parishofdrumboandcarryduff.org

077 4669 8528

Belvoir Methodist Church

email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk

Sunday Services 10am & 7pm Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month

www.belvoirpresbyterian.co.uk

Newtownbreda Baptist Church Tel: 028 90649402 Sunday Services 11am & 7pm GriefShare (grief recovery support group) Sunday Children’s Ministry: (all ages) Sunday 11.30-12.30pm Parent & Toddlers Fri 10.30am-12pm Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402 for more details

www.newtownbredabaptist.com

Monday 7pm Prayer Meeting

Monday 8pm Bowlers Fellowship

Tuesday 10:30am Coffee Morning 6.30pm Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Thursday 10am Belvoir Art Club

Thursday 8pm Bible Study (fortnightly)

Thursday 8pm Fortnightly Alternating with Bible Study Methodist Women in Ireland

Gospel Meeting: alternate Tuesdays 7:30pm (Oct to April)

Contact: Rev Colin Duncan by email cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 028 90 790570 Check our website for latest information: www.belvoirmethodistchurch.org.uk

For enquiries and transport, Tel William: 028 90 813500 Purdysburn Village, BT8 8LJ

63 Castledillon Road.

Belfast.

BT8 7BJ

Purdysburn Gospel Hall

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Cairnshill Methodist Church Sunday Service 11:30am Tel: 028 90 790570 Monday 7:15pm Fight ‘n’ Fit keep fit classes 8:30pm Prayer Meeting Tuesday 10:30am Mums and Tots Girls Brigade, Explorers from 6:15pm Company section from 7:30pm Wednesday 7:30pm Praise Group Practice 8pm Methodist Women in Ireland (2nd & 4th Wed, for exceptions see website)

Thursday 6:30pm Boys Brigade Junior section 8pm Bible Study (fortnightly) Friday 11am Friendship Friday (fortnightly) 6:30pm Junior Youth Club (primary age) 8pm Vibe Youth Club (year 8 & older) Saturday 10am Golftastic

Spamount Congregational Church, Knockbracken (Ballymaconaghy Rd) Sunday Services 11.30 am Morning Worship Service Evening Service 7pm ‘Word @ Seven’ Sunday School & Bible Class10:30am Youth Fellowship alternate Sundays 8:15pm Monday Mums & Tots 10am - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm Friday Campaigners 7pm (primary school age), Ignite - 8pm (Youth Group)

cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 90 790570 www.cairnshillmethodist.org

Contact:- Rev Jim Lyons Tel: 02890817191 E:pastor.knockbracken.con@gmail.com www.spamount.co.uk

Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church Tel: 90 799220

Milltown Baptist Church

contact Rev Colin Duncan by email

Sunday Worship:11am & 7pm

Sunday Service: 11am Sunday School: 11.15am

please see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for full details of all activities

Time 4 Men: Wed 10am–12noon

Monday Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides from 6:15pm Wednesday Parents and Tots, 10:30-12 noon Friday Squirrels (3:45pm), Beavers, Cubs, Scouts from 6:30pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 and above), meeting in Cairnshill Methodist. 8-10pm Minister Rev Alistair R Bill. email: abill@presbyterianireland.org

Newtownbreda Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting Sundays 7pm Sunday School 3 - 3:45pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting Mon 7pm (Oct - March) For enquiries and transport, Tel William: 028 90 813500 96A Newtownbreda Rd, BT8 4BP www.newtownbredagospelhall.com

Ladies 3 C’s – Craft, Coffee, Chat: 1st & 4th Wed in the month, 10am-12noon Fellowship Hour: 1st Thurs 2.30pm Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am – 12noon Please see our website for more detail www.milltownyourlocalchurch.com

Knockbreda Parish Church of Ireland Sunday Services: 10:00am Service of the Word (with crèche and Sunday School) 11:30am Morning Service 6:30pm Evening Service Rev Gerardo Gimpel Tel: 028 90 694217 www.knockbredaparish.org

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Index of Advertisers…..Quick Guide Allotments CBS Allotments

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Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

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Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms BTK Services RJS Patterson

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Carpet Cleaning 29 5

Cinema 28

Cleaning All Over Cleaning More to Life

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Community Newtownbreda High School

Mark Lowe 5

Angela Beattie Yoga Claire’s Pure Pilates

Slimming Club

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Solicitor

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Kitchens 25

Slimming World Campbell Stafford Sandra Duffy & Co Autumn View Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

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Tuition Anne Turner Cathy Johnston

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Tyres Breda Tyre and Exhaust Centre Gary Neeson Upholstery

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Leisure Activities

Hollygate Veterinary Clinic 9 Window Cleaning 9 Massey Cleaning 28 & Support Services Back

ARM Locksmith

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Tree Surgeon

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company Angela Beattie Yoga Claire’s Pure Pilates Movie House Cinemas We Are Vertigo

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Upholstery

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Vets 35

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Yoga

Locksmith 37

Restaurant Cinnamon Restaurant

Hairdresser Lynsey Quinn Hairdressing Riah Hair and Beauty Shine Hair Company Vintage Rocks

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Property Maintenance

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Garden Maintenance Crossnacreevy Nurseries

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Newtown Home Improvements 22 12

Furniture Restoration

Creative Living

Chimney Sweep

Movie House Cinemas

LP Services McKibben Fuels

Claire’s Pure Pilates

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Podiatrist

Health & Fitness

Car Servicing

Sweeps Away

City EPC

Craftsman Restoration 11 8 5 22

Building Supplies

Cleaning Doctor

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Energy Performance Certificates

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Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Phillips Autos

Pilates

AWJ Thompson

Fuel Suppliers

Builder

Carryduff Building Supplies

Electrician

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Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson Oiltec Boiler Services Value Boiler Services

Chantal Ailsby

Freedom Financial

Blinds Classic Blinds

Music Tuition

David Blair School of Motoring 19

Financial Services

Beauty Salon Riah Hair and Beauty Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic

Driving Lessons

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Angela Beattie Yoga

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