June Carryduff Focus by Local Focus Magazines

JUNE / 2017

Did you know that music lessons can help children as

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Taking on new pupils in September - phone 07779 237 985 Now working from three locations - in Carryduff, Lisburn and Finaghy, or I can drive to you. Adults or children welcome. As are complete beginners. My youngest pupil is 3 years old and my eldest pupil is 75 years old! Private piano lessons and peripatetic school tuition. Special introductory rates for pre-school pupils. I can enter you for piano exams as a member of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music .... Or just learn for fun! Learning to play the piano has evidence of delaying the onset of Alzheimer's and other mental illnesses. As well as keeping your mind active, it is very therapeutic and rewarding.

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Welcome

to your June magazine

Contents

Hello again everyone,

Articles & Features:

Isn’t June just the best month of the year? Everything looks lush and green, the trees are in full leaf and it’s warm (well, it’s not freezing). Of course, it’s not a bed of roses for everyone it’s exam time for lots of teens. So if that’s you, good luck!

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Technology Garden of Delights

Recipe Bolognese Meatballs

Beauty Five Minute Fixes

Editorial Pulse Fitness

Nature Focus Nendrum

Puzzles: Solutions p42

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Crossword Quiz Party Time Sudoku Codeword Wordwheel Wordsearch

Planning permission has finally been granted for the Carryduff shopping centre site. It’s great to see some movement there at last. I’ve included some pictures and a statement from local councillor Nathan Anderson on page 41. It will be interesting to watch the demolition and development on the site. The end of an era, and the beginning of a new one! In the meantime, our local shops still need your support and custom. The only way to keep facilities on our doorstep is to make full use of them! Also new this month - Pulse Fitness have taken over the gym at Lough Moss Leisure Centre. Read all about their offer on page 30 and see their ad on the back cover. Enjoy whatever you get up to this month. Until next time!

Deirdre Search for Local Focus Magazines

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Gadgets to make the outdoors great again

It’s that time of year again: it’s stopped raining for a bit, the sun’s started to poke out from behind a cloud and the grass is growing again. It’s summer, and that means spending all of your time outside for no particular reason.

trimmers, and at 3.5kg it shouldn’t break your arms either.

While we’re on the subject of trimmers, for just £29.99 the VonHaus Cordless 2 in 1 Grass and Hedge Trimmer can make life easier too: it has interchangeable There is no shortage of gadgets to blades suitable for hedge, grass brighten up your outdoor life, from or shrub trimming, and it moves solar lights to barbecue boosters, from handheld to upright with the but it’s worth having a think before addition of a single handle and wheel. you spend any money: for example, a set of solar string Technology needn’t be lights that costs about four pounds complicated to be effective: isn’t going to be very bright or last Hozelock’s garden watering for very long. Look out for two system is fairly low-tech but works things in particular: the size of the a treat. It’s a modular system that solar panel and the number of enables you to run watering all LEDs. The bigger the panel the around your garden by connecting more power it’ll grab from the sun, multiple Hozelock components and the more LEDs the brighter together, and controllers range it’ll be. Watch out for colours, too: from simple timers to one that normal white LEDs have a bluish connects to the internet and can cast, so if you prefer yellow you’ll be controlled from an iPhone or need to look for “Warm White” Android app. That component isn’t LEDs. cheap - it’s currently £109.99 - but One of the best things technology can do in your garden is remove some of the drudgery. The Garden Groom Pro looks like a giant caterpillar, but it’s a hedge trimmer with a difference: it hoovers up the cuttings so you don’t have to spend all week sweeping the street. At £79.99 it’s not too pricey compared to normal

you can buy it bundled with complete watering kits for around £180, which isn’t bad for an entire garden irrigation system. Every year we ask ourselves the same question: can we afford a robot lawnmower yet? Sadly this year we have the same answer: not quite. Prices are coming down - the Flymo 1200R Robotic Mower

is down to just under £600 this year, compared to an original RRP of £999, but it’s still a little too expensive for us. You may disagree, however: £600 isn’t a lot in the world of premium lawnmowers, so if you’d normally consider a self-propelled petrol mower the Flymo isn’t significantly more expensive - and it’s a lot quieter too. One increasingly important area for gardeners is security: thieves will happily run off with expensive plants, garden furniture or anything else of value. If you fancy adding a camera to keep an eye on things when you’re not around, Samsung’s very clever £125 Smart Home Camera is easy to install and works with computers and mobile devices alike. You can even get it to notify you on your phone when it detects movement, so you can see if it’s a fox or something more sinister. It has audio detection too, which is useful in low light.

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Quick Crossword Across

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2 Destroy (4)

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10 Family member (8) 11 Award (7) 13 Strangely (5)

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For solutions, 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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Solution on page 42

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• 400g lean minced beef • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 onion, peeled & finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 tbsp virgin olive oil • 500g carton passatta (sieved tomatoes) • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste • 1 tsp sugar • 400g spaghetti • Freshly grated Parmesan, to serve • Fresh basil sprigs, to garnish

Give the meatballs extra flavour by adding some chopped black olives, 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese or 2 tsp drained and rinsed baby capers.

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New Gym, New You? As Lough Moss Leisure Centre benefits from a £350k refurbishment – including new management of the fitness suite, décor upgrade, a refresh on the group exercise timetable and upgrading the gym with cutting edge equipment - what better timing for you to set your summer goals and look to join the best gym in town! The gym at Lough Moss Leisure Centre, operated by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has been transformed by The Pulse Group to create a spacious, modern environment kitted out with 50 stations of brand new Pulse Fitness equipment. Members and visitors will benefit from the latest cardio, strength, resistance equipment, a functional rig and a huge selection of free weights. With all the latest technology on the cardio machines including 18.5” touch screen consoles for digital TV, radio, and internet access to ensure maximum motivation to achieve your goals. Plus, unique to Lough Moss Leisure Centre is the FREE personal tracking software – PulseMove - members can access a virtual personal trainer who can help plan their workout, an in-gym kiosk to track progress and a mobile app to record activity outside the gym. Pulse Lough Moss now also offers a varied group exercise timetable including a mixture of fitness and relaxation classes with over 25 group exercise classes a week. In June, you will be able to download our free mobile class booking app to view, book, amend and cancel your fitness classes anytime, anywhere.

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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 Nendrum.... And I shall have some peace there, For peace comes dropping slow… (WB Yeats The Lake Isle of Innisfree)

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There are few other places where I have experienced such a sense of peace and serenity, as at Nendrum Monastic site. It’s well off the beaten track, situated on Mahee Island, on the western shore of Strangford Lough. Also, this place must have been well marinated in centuries of early Christian worship and service, which I think has left behind a tangible patina of peacefulness. According to local legend, Nendrum (Island of the Nine Ridges) was founded by Mochaoi, a young boy converted to Christianity by Saint Patrick. Some of the oldest texts mentioning Strangford Lough were actually written by monks in their scriptorium there in the ninth and tenth centuries! But like so many other monasteries, it fell victim to Henry VIII’s edict 500 years on. In fact, it completely disappeared from sight, until it was Nendrum Ruins rediscovered in the 19th century! It has been excavated several times, and various artefacts were discovered, including writing implements; but the most important of all was the Nendrum Bell, now in the Ulster Museum. A tidal mill was also recently discovered on the shore, possibly the only Blackcap remaining one in Europe! The ruin sits just above the lough, and boasts an abundance of flora and fauna. I visited in springtime, when the slopes were swathed in bluebells and the trees were welcoming all manner of nesting birds. There was wall-to-wall birdsong, and I particularly rejoiced to hear the song of the blackcap—the Northern nightingale! It’s a summer migrant, with a rich, enchanting melody. And once again there were nesting jackdaws, adapting holes in tree-trunks into nests for rearing their next generation

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I mentioned the air of serenity pervading Nendrum. But it would not always have been like this for the monks of yore. Indeed, the last Abbott was ‘burned in his home’ in AD 974. Its location on Strangford Lough meant it was subject to frequent raids by Vikings—but I’m afraid there’s no room left here for one of the possible culprits, Magnus Barelegs. He will just have to stand in line and await his turn to be included in a future article. Watch this (Viking-shaped) space!.

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TAEKWONDO Local Carryduff kids brought home the bling when they competed in the 2017 Meath Open, near Dublin, lifting 5 medals in the highly competitive Olympic combat sport. Highly suitable for girls we are always looking for potential Olympic champs so come and try a free FUNdamental Taekwondo introductory class on Thursdays 6.00pm for 4-9 year olds or 6.45pm for 10+ year olds. Feel free to call Bertie on 078770811970.

CARRYDUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL P7s enjoyed a busy, but fabulous, 4 days seeing the sights of Edinburgh. The pupils were an absolute pleasure to take away. Several classes have been working with artists from Young at Art . P4 made some super mosaics.

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Community Pages 1ST MONEYREA GUIDE GROUP All sections meet from 7 to 8pm in The Lyttle Memorial Hall. Rainbows ages 4/7yrs, Brownies ages 7/10 yrs and Guides 10/14 yrs. For more details please contact annmcloughlin777@gmail. com or ring 07443 535019.

MONEYREA YOUTH CLUB meets on Mondays at 7pm in Moneyreagh Community Centre. All young people ages 5 to 16 years welcome. We have been a locally based youth club for over thirty years and follow the ELB Youth Curriculum. Come along and enjoy a variety of activities including craft, art, pool, ball games, table tennis, x box and dance tuck shop also available. For more information please contact Moneyreagh Community Centre 02890 449330 or email Youth Worker in Charge annmcloughlin777@gmail.com or call mobile 07443 535019.

THE LAURENCE TRUST This summer we are very grateful to say a HUGE thanks to local Four Winds man Nick Rafferty who ran 3 half-marathons across NI and in London, raising £440 for the charity. We would also like to say a big THANK YOU to our marathon 2017 relay team; Michael Magill, Richard Foreman, Iain Cunningham, Emma Davison, Paul Cunningham and Chris Nugent and walkers Andy Stanford and Lauren Sutherland who raised a total of £530 for us.

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CARRYDUFF LIBRARY New Opening hrs from 17th June Summer Opening Hours: 02890 813568 Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon at earlier time of 3pm. Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 11am. Junedates are 9th and 23rd.

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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 14th June. 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 and help out. 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. New – Homework Club For P1 –P3 children, accompanied by an adult / carer. Why not do your homework in the library. Wednesday Afternoons, 2pm -3pm

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 date is 10th June 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.

MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL The children in P5 and P6 have been taking part in a project with the support of Price Waterhouse Coopers. The programme, ‘Hive Hackers’ teaches the children computer coding using the code.org system. They have thoroughly enjoyed what they have learned so far and are looking forward to the rest of the sessions. Good luck to our Gardening club who have entered the Scarecrow competition at this year’s Garden Show Ireland at Antrim Castle Gardens. The gardeners with help from Sheila and Lisa have a fantastic entry this year. Well done to all involved in making the scarecrows. 36

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Project Support Programme Lisburn & Castlereagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) invites applications for consideration from interested constituted Community Groups, Neighbourhood Watch Schemes and Community Police Liaison Committees for project support programme applications between £500 and £5000 to be spent in the current financial year ending 23 February 2018. Applications can be made under one of the following themes: 

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ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Congratulations to all the children who

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MARS By Grainne (P6) Mars is a fire-ball floating in the sky, It’s a big ball of anger as it passes by. Mars gets its name from the Roman God of War, Our eyes blinded by the light as we watch it soar. Dusty, dry, sparkly, red! Mars is the colour of the devils head. Rockets are flying up into space, Mars looks like a terrifying place!

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH POLICING DISTRICT INTRODUCE BODY WORN VIDEO CAMERAS From May 10th officers across Lisburn and Castlereagh Policing District will be using Body Worn Video cameras on duty. Superintendent Sean Wright explained, “We continuously strive to identify new ways to support the delivery of effective front-line policing. This includes the use of new and emerging technological solutions. Video evidence puts the victims of crime first. It has the potential to improve the quality of evidence provided by Police officers and thereby increase the number of offenders brought to justice. It also supports accountability and transparency.” 38

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Community Pages ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Dates for your diary:

Mon 29th May May Bank Holiday - School closed for whole school Thurs 1st June 2017 P4 Year Group Mass Thurs 15th June 2017 at 7pm P7 Leavers’ Show Thurs 22nd June 2017 at 7pm P7 Leavers’ Mass Fri 30th June 2017 at 11.45am School closes for Summer Holidays Tues 29th Aug 2017 School reopens

JUNIOR J CLUB AT CARRYDUFF PARISH CHURCH (St Ignatius) For all P1 to P6 ages - June program Friday 2nd June - Closed. All children encouraged to attend the PTA summer fair at Carryduff Primary School. Friday 9th June - Messy Church Friday 16th - END OF YEAR OUTING To the ARK OPEN FARM Sunday 25th - Final J Club Sunday with worship, refreshments & activities J CLUB PLUS For all P7 and up - young people Friday 2nd June - Closed (Carryduff Primary PTA FUN NIGHT) Friday 9th June - Summer fun Friday 16th June - Trip to Newcastle for fun & Chips Sunday 25th June - J Club Sunday - worship, refreshments and activities Registration now open to all new members wishing to join in September. Once the membership is full, a waiting list will take effect. Contact : Keith Shaw 07901935205 or keith_shaw@live.co.uk YOUTH WORKER & LEADERS REQUIRED We are currently looking to appoint a new youth worker to lead our teenagers in J Club Plus starting September. To be responsible of the running of J Club Plus group. Organising programs, youth weekends, camps, special events and weekly biblical teaching. We are also looking to appoint some new leaders for JClub Plus to assist the youth worker from September. If you have a passion to work with young people please get in contact as soon as possible with the above contacts. Subject to safeguarding Trust requirements.

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SLIMMING WORLD BAG UP THEIR CLOTHES FOR CANCER RESEARCH Kind-hearted slimmers in Four Winds, Cairnshill, Ivanhoe, Castlereagh British Legion & Cooke Rugby Club are clearing out their wardrobes and donating clothes they’ve successfully slimmed out of to raise money for Cancer Research UK. ‘The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw’ is a two-week long event that runs in Slimming World groups across the UK from 5th – 18th June. Members confident enough to know they’ll never need their ‘before’ clothes again are being invited to donate clothes, shoes, bags and accessories to local Cancer Research UK shops, by collecting them in special bags and taking them to their weekly group. Last year, £2.1 million was raised and it’s set to be even better this year. Local weight loss Consultants Adrian, Kelly, Esther, Sarah-Jane & Shauna, who run the local Slimming World groups in Carryduff and BT8, are so confident that their members will never need to see their larger clothes again and are expecting a fantastic amount of bags to be donated. Anyone who would like to take part in The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw or find out more about Slimming World is invited to get in touch with their local group.

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THE NEW CARRYDUFF SHOPPING CENTRE South Belfast MLA Christopher Stalford and local Carryduff Councillor Nathan Anderson have welcomed the decision of the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Planning Committee to pass the proposal for a new Carryduff Shopping Centre. Christopher Stalford MLA speaking on the proposal said, "We have had many meetings with the developer at the early stages to ensure that the community view was placed at the centre of this development. We are so excited to see this development come to fruition and this will ensure the most strategic need for Carryduff will be achieved; a community hub. This application opens the door to a Lidl, many more jobs and services for the people of Carryduff. This will go a long way to reviving the town centre." Cllr Anderson said "Carryduff centre has been in managed decline for the past decade. The decline in the centre is fraying the social fabric that weaves our town together. This development will realise the potential within Carryduff. People all over Carryduff have had one gleaming hope that this development would be passed. The heart will be brought back to Carryduff. I was pleased to speak in favour of the application today." Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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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

35 Church Road, Boardmills. BT27 6UP Rev James Hyndman All welcome. If you are interested in our Church family we have many events on each week – please feel free to check our website at www.trinityboardmills.org or follow our Facebook and Twitter @trinityboardmills.

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.

Sunday Worship 11:30am and 6pm

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

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

NEWTOWNBREDA WI welcomes new members and visitors of all ages, denominations and backgrounds. Our aim is to provide friendship and develop new interests over a few hours on the second Friday of each month from 7.30 to 9.30pm. We also have outings, speakers and a variety of workshops, and for those who like a challenge, we have different competitions. Best of all, tea and craic. We meet in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy’s Lane on the second Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Come along and give us a try. www.wini.org.uk

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 02890 813119

POLICE NOTICE - BOGUS CALLERS Some callers to your home may not be genuine. If you have a door chain use it before opening the door to a stranger and always ask the caller for ID. If in doubt ask the caller to wait outside, close and lock your door and ring Freephone 08000132290. This is the QUICK CHECK number. They will check with the company on your behalf that the person at your door is genuine. Don’t let anyone into your home until you are satisfied as to who they are.

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.

KNOCKBRACKEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH www.knockbrackencc.co.uk Previously known as Spamount Congregational Church at Ballymaconaghy Road, Belfast BT8 6SB Tel: 028 9079 2667 Contact the pastor at pastor.kcc@gmail.com Sunday Morning Service 11.30am Sunday Evening Service 7pm Sunday School 11:45 to 12:30pm Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. Wed Holy Communion: 10.30am followed by lunch on 4th Wed Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details Mission 15 meetings: monthly. Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club: Fri 7:30-9pm (P2-P7 age) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club Plus: Fri 7:30-9pm (year 8 and up) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 S-Club: Sun 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs) Contact office Scouts: Thurs 7pm-9pm Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Babies & Toddlers: Fri 10-11:30am. Bowling Club: Wed 7:30-9:30pm Golf Society: As arranged, contact office for details Ring for details on Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Rainbow Guides & Brownies

CARRYDUFF BAPTIST CHURCH www.carryduffbaptist.org Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm 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 Hilary Pollock 07765 205262

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

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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH

1A Comber Road, Carryduff

www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 95 739147

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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 (Sept to Feb) For transport – 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 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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2 19 14

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12 2

DM Home and Garden Services 8

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23 30, Back

Carryduff Cabs

Tree Surgeon

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27 27 16

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Carryduff Window Cleaning 9

Windows & Doors Saintfield Window Systems

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