March April BT8 Focus by Local Focus Magazines

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Mar/Apr 2014

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Spring Offers: New Dermalogica facial treatment Active Resurface 35 intensely resurfaces the skin.

£25 will normally be £35 Now offering 2 brands of spray tan: Our premium tan Sunfx - full body £20 Bbold spray tan - full body £15 Gelish 2-3 week nails £20 Introductory Offer

Spring Offers valid until end of April

Mother’s Day Offer: For March only,

20% off all Dermalogica products

Free mini facial with a stress therapy back massage - Offer valid until Mother’s Day only

Coming Soon... LVL Lashes!

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Welcome

Hello and welcome to the March / April edition of BT8 Focus

Contents 6 28

Technology - Garden of Delights Recipe - Lamb Rogan Dhansak Cake and Bake

- Apricot & Apple Strudel

Cartoon – Buster

32 34 35

Science Facts

Gardening – A Touch of the Orient The Better Life - Green with Envy

- - - - - - - - - - - Regulars- - - - - - - - - - -

Local Useful Numbers Community Pages Index

37 37-45 46

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

12 14 20 26 39 42

Codeword Crossword Wordsearch - Dogs Sudoku Hidato Puzzle Solutions

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There’s plenty going on over the next two months - Pancake Tuesday on 4th March and the beginning of Lent, St Patrick’s Day on 17th March, which means a day off for most people. Then Mother’s Day on Sunday 30th March, which happens to be the day the clocks go forward (at 1am). So all the Mums out there hoping to sleep in a bit longer on Mother’s Day will be disappointed to lose an hour instead! Then in April we have Easter on the 20th , and the Easter school holidays. Hopefully Spring will have sprung by then - at least the days will be getting longer from the end of March (if not any warmer!). I’m really looking forward to the Spring this year - it seems to have been all rain, rain, rain recently. It’s definitely on its way - my miniature daffodils by the front door are growing steadily, and they really do cheer me up. To quote Shakespeare - “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything”. Bring on the spirit of youth! Until next time...

Deirdre Special Offers in this Issue: Armstrong Meats - various offers, see Back Beechill Inn - March Offers, see p29 Belvoir Computer Sol’ns - £20 tune up p7 Brae Bathrooms - Suites for £649, see p13 Classic Blinds - 4th blind free, see p7 Craftsman Restoration 10% discount for the over 50’s, see p27 Creative Living - Special Offer Kitchen, p19 Phillips Autos - £49.99 for your MOT, see p10 Slimming World - £5.00 off , see p22

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Down Street Kitchens and Bathrooms We can supply and fit at the highest quality at affordable prices Joinery - Tiling All Building Work Call Today for a free quotation:

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Buy 3 Blinds Get

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BUILDING, JOINERY & CONSTRUCTION

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

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Plants, Pots and Garden Furniture Galore!

Visit us to brighten up your garden this Spring 88 Belfast Road, Saintfield (only 2 miles from Carryduff) Tel: e:info@saintfieldnurserycentre.co.uk

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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

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Locally Based Builders

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Domestic & Commercial Maintenance Decking & Fencing ▪ Insurance Work Bathroom Refurbishments ▪ Wall & Floor Tiling Plumbing & Heating Leaking Showers Tanked All work carried out by qualified tradesmen For a FREE quotation & advice, Please call David or Francis Coey

Grass cutting Hedge clipping Tree pruning and felling

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

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

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Codeword

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Solution on page 42 17

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.

2 24

15 24

18 2

1 26

24 24

2 2

12 26

1 2

2 18

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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

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Full design & installation service available

A recent bathroom installation in Carryduff

Slipper Bathroom Suite (pictured below)

£649.00

Sold complete as display, including taps etc - only

Contemporary Suite also available, with free standing bath, back to wall wc suite, basin and pedestal inc taps etc - also

£649.00

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Quick Crossword Across

Down

1 Money (4)

1 Advises (8)

3 Used in board game (5,3)

2 Serious (5)

9 Scold severely (7) 10 Electronic post (5) 11 Young cabbage plants (6,6)

5 Lock picks (8,4) 6 Loyal (7) 7 Story (4)

16 Type of drum (5)

8 Eats its own kind (12)

18 Seen in a rink (6-6) 21 Violent disturbances (5)

12 Doomed (5) 13 Alcoholic appetiser (8)

22 Stabbing weapon (7)

15 Twice as much (7)

23 Supporting column (8)

19 South American dance (5)

24 Popular sport (4)

8 9

4 Stowed away (3)

14 To allow (3) 17 Joint (3)

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20 Hold tightly (4)

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22 Type of snake (3)

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Open at: Mon-Fri 8am, Sat 9:30am Closes: Mon-Thu 4:30pm, Fri 5pm, Sat 4pm

Friday 4th April at 7:00pm

Give Me That Old-Tyme Religion (with Soul) Sam McIlwrath and the Beulah Brass & String Band

OIL & GAS BOILERS SERVICING & REPAIRS

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

Tel: 028 9263 8422 Mob: 07710 670363

with Christchurch Timbrel Band

All Welcome Admission Free Light Supper afterwards info@forestsidechristiancentre.com

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Established 2001

Domestic and Commercial Garden Maintenance Grass cutting & general tidy-ups Lawns turfed, fed, scarified & re-sowed Decorative flagging / paving / walls All types of fencing erected

Power Washing patios, drives etc Coloured pebbles supplied and laid Hedge cutting, tree pruning / felling Mini digger work undertaken

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

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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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HOME CARE PODIATRY For an appointment, please call Laura on

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

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

391138

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

- Routine Nail Care - Corn/Callus Removal - Verruca Treatments - Diabetic Assessments and Foot Care - Podiatric Orthoses/Insoles and Pads Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

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 Caring & compassionate service  Vaccinations, neutering & dentistry  State-of-the art anaesthetic monitoring  Comprehensive facilities

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 Dogs Trust Vouchers accepted  Free nurse clinics & advice

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The Auction in Killybuck By Louis J Walsh The auction in Killybuck is set in 1914, 100 years ago, in North Antrim where Aunt Rebecca has a farm of land to sell. Her nephew would like to buy the farm but since he refuses to marry the girl his aunt has chosen for him, preferring his own choice of sweetheart, she refuses to lend him the money required to make the purchase. The local auctioneer, aided and abetted by a few locals, set about thwarting the old girls wishes and by some very devious means conspire to get the farm for Robert John. This play is full of rich humour of the time and has become part of Ulster theatre folklore. A keen social history is shows us as we were 100 years ago and some might even suggest that nothing much has changed. Prepare to be moved, amused, entertained and even learn a little by watching this charming piece of Ulster theatre. Performances at Belvoir Players

Studio Theatre on April 21st, 22nd and 23rd at 8pm To book, please call the box office 02890 491210 94 Belvoir Drive, Belfast, BT8 7DJ

Commons Brae Auto Centre Your local garage - We’re right on your doorstep Vehicle Servicing - All Makes All Models Tyres • Exhausts • Diagnostic Work Headlight Alignment • MOT • PSV

Batteries supplied and fitted Air Con Re-Gassing Available Car Wash & Valet Centre MOT Steam Clean Wash

Breakdown Service

For all your car care needs Tel: 02890

791 719 or after hrs 07762 944 014 or 07976 574 902

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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.

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

Re-Sanding of Block Paving Domestic & Commercial work undertaken

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FREE Quotations Reasonable Prices

ALL OVER GARDENING all year round

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Grass Cutting ▪ Hedge Trimming ▪ Weed Control

Pruning & Planting ▪ Leaf Clearing Garden Clear Out & Waste Removal

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Electrical Contractor & Oil Service Engineer

Boiler Servicing

Electrical

Has your boiler been serviced recently?

All types of electrical works undertaken Fire Alarms  Rewires Security Lighting  Intruder Alarms Inspection & Testing  Garden Lighting

Wise up to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide Contact us now to book your OFTEC boiler service and carbon monoxide check www.awjthompson.com

For your free quotation, contact Alistair on

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

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14 Cedarhurst Rd Belfast BT8 7RH

T: 02890 693193

March Meal Deal Soup of the day or Garlic Bread

2 Porterhouse Steaks, Onion Rings, Sauce & Potatoes

Served with a bottle of Red or White

£29.95 per couple* *Excludes Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Sunday 30th March

Treat your mum to a fabulous 3 course Meal

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St Patrick’s Day St Paddy’s Day Fry Up £4.95pp

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ISA ALLOWANCE - USE IT OR LOSE IT The end of the tax year is coming up (5th April) so if you haven’t made use of your ISA allowance yet then don’t leave it too late. The limits for this year are £11,520 for adults (of which £5,760 can be into a cash ISA) and £3,720 for Junior ISAs. Unused allowance cannot be rolled over, so if you don’t use it by the deadline then you lose it forever. ISAs offer a straightforward way for you to save or invest without having to pay tax on the interest or investment returns. Cash ISAs can be a great place for short-term savings or rainy day money, while Stocks & Shares ISAs tend to offer better longterm returns but with ups and downs along the way. Like all financial products you should review your ISAs on a regular basis, to make sure you are still making the most of your money. The current rate of inflation is 1.9% (CPI – January 2014) so unless you are getting a return (or an interest rate) above this you are effectively losing the value of your money. You can easily transfer funds from an existing Cash ISA to a new one to get a better rate, or into a Stocks & Shares ISA if the money is for longer-term purposes and you are prepared to take some risk. The Bank of England has hinted that interest rates are going to stay low for the foreseeable future, so bear in mind that keeping substantial funds in cash may not be the best option. And don’t assume that your Stocks & Shares ISA is doing well just because it has gone up – some older ISAs offer very poor value compared to newer products with lower charges and better investment options. This is a good time to review ISAs as you can make use of both this year’s and next year’s ISA allowances in a short space of time. The new ISA limits for next tax year (from 6th April) have been confirmed as £11,880 for adults (of which £5,940 can be into a cash ISA) and £3,840 for Junior ISAs. The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back as much as you originally invested.

For further information, or to arrange a free review of existing ISAs, please contact Emma Greer; tel 07885 407604 or e-mail emma@freedom-financial.co.uk

Protection • Pensions • Investments Independent Financial Advisor 10 Berkley Court, Belfast BT8 7FJ T: 028 90 229798 F: 028 90 287531 E: emma@freedom-financial.co.uk W: www.freedom-financial.co.uk

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

£299 incl fitting

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

£59

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

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Ring Derrie on: 028 9070 9350 or: 07870 771110

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Community Pages 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.

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

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

EMERGENCIES NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 08457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Police (non emergencies) 08456008000

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

TRANSPORT Carryduff Cabs 90 812345 Carryduff Taxis 90 795050 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630

Women? Why not try Soul Ties once a month? Youth? Breakout & Fusion. Children? Too numerous to mention

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

Ballynafeigh Tennis & Squash Club 35a Wynchurch Park, Belfast BT6 0JL 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.

Community Notices are FREE for all non-profit making organisations. For more information, ring Deirdre on 028 90817579 or visit

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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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Biblical Ballads

Helen Long, from Carryduff, Co Down, (and author of the Carryduff Focus Nature articles) has just published a booklet of poems about Bible stories and characters, called ‘Biblical Ballads’. Many of the poems arose out of the stories and people she had studied in her parish Home Group. Her aim was to put the stories into an easy-to-read, rhyming form, which would be accessible to everyone, even children. With this in mind, a simple illustration accompanies each poem; these were all done by Helen’s friend, Pat Neill. Copies, costing £3, may be obtained from Helen by emailing ehelenlong@hotmail.com or calling 077 292 363 91. All profits will go to the NI Chest, Heart & Stroke charity.

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

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FOR ALL HAVE SINNED, AND COME SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. Romans 3 v 23 BUT GOD COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARDS US, IN THAT, WHILE WE WERE YET SINNERS, CHRIST DIED FOR US. Romans 5 v 8 BUT HE WAS WOUNDED FOR OUR TRANSGRESSIONS, HE WAS BRUISED FOR OUR INIQUITIES: THE CHASTISEMENT OF OUR PEACE WAS UPON HIM; AND WITH HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED. Isaiah 53 v 5 HE THAT BELIEVETH ON THE SON HATH EVERLASTING LIFE: AND HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT THE SON SHALL NOT SEE LIFE; BUT THE WRATH OF GOD ABIDETH ON HIM. John 3 v 36

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Cairnshill Primary School

Newtownbreda High School

Dates for your diary:

Celebration of Success ‘Fly well, fly safe and soar into a bright future’

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 School Disco In January we had a great night at our annual disco. It was brilliant to see all the children along with the teachers doing some dance moves and having lots of fun. P1 – People Who Help Us The Primary 1 children are learning about people who help us. They have had some special visitors into to talk to them and have been playing in their class ‘hospital’. The children really looked forward to a visit from the local vet in February.

The pupils, their families and the staff of Newtownbreda High School attended the school’s ‘Prize Distribution Evening’ on Tuesday, 11th February 2014. Over seventy pupils received prizes in recognition of Mr Richard Massey VP their academic achievements for the preceding school year. Prizes were also presented for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and to those pupils who had achieved full attendance. Notable awards were also presented in recognition of pupils’ endeavours outside of the classroom. The ceremony also included an engaging and inspirational talk from the guest speaker, Pastor William Warren, a former pupil and former teacher of Newtownbreda High School. The prize distribution concluded with closing remarks by the Head Boy and Head Girl who commended the recipients for exemplifying the school motto: ‘A Future through Learning’. Kye Essers, Rebecca Louden and Aimi Edgar, year 11

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St Ita’s Primary School Dates for your diary

St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March – School closed for pupils P1 Prayer Service on Thur 20th March th Sacrament of Reconciliation Thur 27 March St Ita’s Class Assemblies P4 Mrs Gillespie – Wed 5th March P7 Mrs Kavanagh – Fri 7th March P1 Ms Coleman – Tues 11th March P7 Ms Flanagan – Fri 14th March P4 Miss Harkin – Wed 19th March P5 Ms Thomas – Fri 21st March P2 Miss Murphy – Tues 25th March P6 Mrs Maguire – Fri 28th March

Appeal for Witnesses

Police in Castlereagh are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision on Manse Road, Castlereagh (BT6) on 10th February. A white coloured van (VRM UEZ 4352) overturned at the junction with Church Road, Castlereagh at around 5.15pm. It's understood a dark three door Rover car may have pulled onto the Manse Road from Church Road just in front of the van prior to the collision and police are keen to identify and speak to the driver. Officers are also keen to hear from anyone else who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the RTC. The number to call is 0845 600 8000

St Ita’s Primary School St Ita’s pupils recently took part in the Masterpiece for the Mac 2013. The standard of work was extremely high again this year and the judging panel found it enormously difficult to choose the winners of this year’s competition. Congratulations to Aimee and Anna from P6 who both had winning entries in the 2013 Masterpiece for the Mac competition. In class, pupils studied famous artists and then they produced their own masterpiece in the style of their favourite artist. Anna was inspired by Andy Warhol and Aimee’s inspiration was Matisse. Well done to Aimee and Anna whose artwork will be exhibited in the MAC this February. The judging panel liked Aimee’s masterpiece so much that it has been chosen as the Overall Winner of the competition. Aimee’s class were invited to the Launch of the Masterpiece for the Mac and got an exclusive tour of the MAC galleries and their two theatre spaces. Aimee and Anna were presented with a beautiful art box.

Aimee and Anna

St Ita’s hosted this year’s Ormeau Area Credit Union Quiz. Eight teams from local primary schools including Holy Rosary, St Michael’s, St Joseph’s and St Ita’s took part. The quiz consisted of 12 rounds of questions which at times challenged teachers as well as pupils. At the end of the last round of questions, St Ita’s triumphant Credit Union Quiz only 4 points separated first and last. In the Under 10 team with Principal, Mrs Browne and category, St Ita’s and St Joseph’s were tied at the top of P7 teacher, Mrs Kavanagh. the leader board. A very tense tie-break then took place which saw St Ita’s triumph! In the over 10 category St Ita’s lost by a single point to St Joseph’s. Well done to St Ita’s and to all the other teams who made the quiz such an enjoyable and competitive day. Many thanks to Julie Mullan and all her team from Ormeau Credit Union for organising the day. St Ita’s now go to the Regional Final in March. We wish them good luck! Please mention the BT8 Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Spamount Congregational Church A very special night of Christmas Music and Carol Singing was held in Spamount Congregational Church, Knockbracken, on Saturday evening 7th December 2013. The church, (known as the Church in the Community) offered Cairnshill Primary School this opportunity to raise funds to purchase a badly needed Overhead Projector. The carol singing was led by a group of musicians playing brass instruments (a deeply rich and resonant sound) and various singers from the church took part. A number of carols were sung interspersed with the individual items from the singers. The audience included friends of the school and members of the church congregation. At the conclusion of the evening Rev Jim Lyons presented Mrs Graham (Acting Principal) with a cheque for £410.50 pounds. He emphasised the church’s support for Cairnshill School as our local school. Mrs Graham replied expressing her gratitude to Rev Lyons and other members of the congregation for their interest and generosity. She intimated that further ventures could be anticipated between the local school and local church in the future thus forging a community vision and friendship between the two institutions.

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

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 Everyone is warmly invited to all Services. For details of all other worship services & activities please visit www.belvoirparish.co.uk

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

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 Various children story time activities are on during term time - call in for details.

Carryduff Historical Society The Squares of Belfast Mon 10th March A talk on the Squares of Belfast by Norman Weatherall, author and local historian. Meeting at 8pm in the Committee Room at Lough Moss Centre, Carryduff Non members welcome If you’d like to join, just come along and have a chat with the Membership Secretary on the night. www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk

Tinylife Tel: 02890 815050 Steam & Shamrocks on St Patrick’s Day Sunday 16th March - Monday 17th March at Mahon’s Hotel Irvinestown & Enniskillen Sunday 16th: Steam Traction Engines will be at Mahon's Hotel, Irvinestown at 4pm Monday 17th: The vintage steam engine road run will travel from Irvinestown to Enniskillen to join the St Patrick's Day parade. Q101 Radio Presenter Bryan Gallagher will join the engines for part of the journey. If you could offer an hour or two to help out with the collection in Enniskillen please contact TinyLife on 02890 815050. Operation Lipstick Do you like fun and adventure? TinyLife is looking for teams of 6 ladies to take part in a full day of practical, physical and mental challenges in the gorgeous setting of Castlewellan Forest Park on Saturday 22nd March 2014. Tasks include: Orienteering, Archery, Wall Climbing, Raft building and Raft Racing and most importantly lots of fun. Each participant pays £10 registration and pledges to raise a further £100 sponsorship.

Contact Valerie on 02890 815050

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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 88 Belvoir Drive, Belfast. BT8 7FR

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

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Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff Father Martin Kelly, Tel: 028 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass: Saturday 6pm Sunday: 9am, 10:30am & 12 noon 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

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Newtownbreda Baptist Church Tel: 028 90649402 Sunday Services 11am & 7pm GriefShare (grief recovery support group) Sunday Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry: (all ages) Sunday 11.30-12.30pm Parent & Toddlers Fri 10.30am-12pm

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)

Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402

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

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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

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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

contact Rev Colin Duncan by email cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 90 790570 www.cairnshillmethodist.org

Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church Tel: 90 799220 Sunday Worship:11am & 7pm please see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for full details of all activities 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

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)

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

Milltown Baptist Church Sunday Service: 11am Prayer Meeting: 7pm Life Groups: 2nd & 4th Wed 8pm Time 4 Men: Wed 10am–12 noon Ladies 3 C’s – Craft, Coffee, Chat: 2nd & 4th Wed in the month, 10am-12noon Fellowship Hour: 1st Thurs 2.30pm Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am – 12noon Contact Pastor Will Warren 07855 539275 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 Advertisersâ&#x20AC;Ś..Quick Guide Adventure Centre We Are Vertigo

Community 17

Allotments CBS Allotments

Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms BTK Services

13 35

Beauty Salon Riah Hair and Beauty Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic

Belvoir Computer Solutions Karen Copeland

Driving Lessons

Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson WA Boiler Services

15 27 8

Coey Contracts Newtown Home Improvements

11 8

Business Opportunity Herbalife

Butcher Armstrong Meats

Car Servicing 12 24 10

Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Doctor

8 31 5

Saintfield Nursery

Garden Maintenance All Over Gardening Crossnacreevy Nurseries Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gardening

Kitchens

Garden Centre

Hairdresser

Cleaning All Over Cleaning

E Z Oil Delivery

Riah Hair and Beauty Crafted Interiors Creative Living Down Street Kitchens

Belvoir Players Studio We Are Vertigo

24, 25 17

ARM Locksmith

Home Care Podiatry Mark Lowe

22 33

LP Powerwashing Services Wash It Pressure Washing

26 7

Property Maintenance Thor Contracts

Restaurant Beechill Inn

Fuel Suppliers

Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away

27 15

Furniture Restoration

Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Phillips Autos

Freedom Financial

Leisure Activities

Powerwashing 22

Financial Services

Back Craftsman Restoration

Cafe Fillerz

Energy Performance Certificates City EPC

Builder

8 7 18

Podiatrist

Electrician AWJ Thompson Mercury Electrics

Gillespie Tree Care Malcolm Dobbin The Landscape Company

Locksmith 5

Dog Kennels Ashvale Boarding Kennels & Cattery

Counselling

Hughes School of Motoring

Classic Blinds

16 15 39

Computer Maintenance

Blinds

Landscaping

Castlereagh Policing & Community Safety Forestside Christian Centre Newtownbreda Gospel Hall

27 20 11

Slimming Club Slimming World

Theatre Belvoir Players Studio

24, 25

Tree Surgeon Autumn View Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

27 21 8

Tyres Breda Tyre and Exhaust Centre

Upholstery Gary Neeson Upholstery

Vets Hollygate Veterinary Clinic

Crafted Interiors Front 19 5

Wardrobe Design Front

Window Cleaning Massey Cleaning & Support Services

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