May / June BT8 Focus

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Welcome

Hello and welcome to the May / June edition of BT8 Focus

Contents Technology - Odd Gadgets Science Facts Health - Perfect Posture Beauty - Pucker Up The Better Life Interiors - Bring me Sunshine Recipe - Cheese, Bacon & Onion Pie Gardening - Hide & Seek Travel - Tallinn Old Town

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Local Useful Numbers Community Pages Puzzle Solutions Index

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Codeword Wordsearch - Insects Sudoku Two Minutes Trial Quick Crossword Hidato Fun Quiz

Look out for the next issue of the BT8 Focus in July 2013.

Advertising deadline is Monday 17th June 13 For distribution and community page information, please visit:

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Hello again Everyone. What a difference a few weeks can make! Since the last issue of the BT8 Focus, the huge Spring snowfalls have been and gone. I don't think any of us expected it to be so bad - as someone said, it looked like Narnia. Today, as i write, it’s much more Spring-like - sunny and a good deal warmer. If only we could guarantee a ’Summer’, the snow wouldn't seem so bad.

For some time I’ve been fascinated with the orbiting International Space Station (ISS). I love to see it flying overhead - only possible on clear nights. (check the website www.heavens -above.com for 10-day orbit predictions).

The current Commander is Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield. In April he posted a beautiful picture of Belfast from space “Belfast graced with a touch of haze on a clear Spring night” - I just had to include it here. He posts the most incredible photos of Earth taken from the ISS. To see them, follow him on twitter @Cmdr_Hadfield or search for him on Facebook. A daily reminder just how amazing our planet is.

Deirdre

(Editor)

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I offer not only grooming, but also advice on coat care and grooming tips for customers. I follow Caesar Milan's Theory - becoming one with a dog when being groomed, treating all dogs with kindness and love. I do not have any dogs waiting in cages, I groom one dog at a time.

I really love what I do and I take pride in my work. I would like to invite you to visit my salon - I like to have consultations with all my clients before I groom their dogs. To make an appointment, please give me a ring.

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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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Singing Tuition

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Indoor Markets, Craft & Food Fairs

hand crafted items ▪ quality pre-loved baby & children’s goods ▪ stalls from local business sellers ▪ bouncy castle & entertainment ▪ baked treats, cupcakes etc

after 6pm

www.mamasmarket.co.uk or call Lisa on 07764 485145

Only £1 Entry - Kids FREE

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Sat 4 May, Ballygowan Village Hall 1:30-4:30pm Sat 1st June, Agape Centre, Lisburn Rd 1pm-4pm Sat 29 June, Belmont Tower, Belmont Rd 10am-1pm Sat 6 July, Town Hall, Portstewart 10am-4pm Sun 11 Aug, Newcastle Centre, Newcastle 2-5pm

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Beechill Inn presents Jim ‘The King’ Brown as

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May Meal Deal * £29.95 per couple

Friday 28 June

2 Porterhouse Steaks

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Onion Rings & choice of Sauce & Potatoes

Plus Bottle of Red or White * excludes May Day

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“I believe a successful personal financial review should save you money and a successful estate planning review should save your children money”.

Peter Gallagher is a local Independent Financial Advisor. Having recently achieved Diploma status in 2012, Peter practises from his office in Belfast and has over 20 years experience in the industry. His additional experience as a Consultant for a Will Writing company in the past 8 years has led to his belief that the two areas are inseparable and that financial advice & estate planning advice should go hand in hand.

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“My starting point was in understanding the relationship between personal finances & estate planning. I believe that without one the other is only half done.”

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Together with full support from a respected estate planning company we can  Design your Wills, Trusts, Enduring Power of Attorney  Advise on Long Term Care, protecting your home & savings, Lifetime Gifting  Advise on business succession planning and on avoiding Inheritance Tax  Protect your wealth for your children/grandchildren should they ever divorce Premier Financial Planning is a trading name of JH Financial Planning Ltd. JH Financial Planning Ltd is an appointed representative of Sesame Ltd which is authorised & regulated by the Financial Services Authority under ref 150427

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Do you want to have an input into policing within the Castlereagh Borough?

Have you a question you want to ask the Castlereagh PSNI Area Commander about policing?

THE NEXT PUBLIC MEETING of Castlereagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership (Policing Committee) shall take place at: 7pm Monday 3rd June 2013 at Castlereagh Borough Council, Civic & Administrative Offices, Bradford Court, Upper Galwally, Castlereagh. BT8 6RB. Members of the public may question the Area Commander at the meeting. However, if you want a more detailed answer, you should submit questions in advance to the Castlereagh Policing Community Safety Partnership Manager.

For further information and to submit questions contact the PCSP Manager on 028 9049 4546 or email pscp@castlereagh.gov.uk

Peter Gallagher (Dip.PFS.) Independent Financial Advisor

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Su Doku

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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Selling or Letting Domestic Property? certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement for sales or lets of domestic property.  Avoid a potential £200 fine by obtaining a certificate from an accredited energy assessor.

Exclusive BT8 Focus Offer: EPC for £45 including FREE low energy light bulb and certificate within 72 hours by email & post.

Contact us today quoting ‘BT8 Focus Spring 2013’ to avail of this exclusive offer Offer not available elsewhere!

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

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Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChS HPC 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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Adrian Murray Plumbing & Heating

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Wills - Part 1 Do you have a Will? It’s something everyone needs to consider at some point.

If you’re not sure if you need one, read on. We have compiled some of the most common questions we receive from clients in relation to making a Will.

“Why should I make a Will – everything will go to my family anyway so what is the benefit of a Will?”

▪ A Will allows you to name the people who you want to distribute your estate (known as 'the executors'). By making a Will YOU can choose who you would like to take on this somewhat onerous task. Without a Will in place your next of kin will be primarily responsible which can be a difficult burden at such an emotional time.

▪ You can ensure you leave your estate to the people you want to receive it.

Currently without a Will the law stands that your spouse will receive the majority of your estate. However if you would like to leave specific gifts e.g. to a sibling or grandchild, a Will is the best way to ensure your wishes are carried out.

“What should my Will contain?”

Your Will should outline your wishes after your death – this can be in relation to the distribution of your money and possessions but it can also refer to non-pecuniary wishes such as: ▪ Your remains – as morbid as it may seem it is something we all have to think about.

Whether you choose to be buried or cremated can be put into a Will. The provision is not binding on the executors however your wishes will be known.

▪ Charitable Legacies – can be easily outlined in a Will. (The added benefit to this is that at present they are not liable to Inheritance Tax) ▪ Sentimental items – such as jewellery or photographs can be left to specific people.

“I want my wife to remain in the marital home when I pass away, however I want to ensure the house is ultimately left to my son – can I do this?”

This is a common question, particularly in the farming community. You have two options – You can use your Will to grant your wife a Life Interest – i.e. a Right of Residence until she passes away, and request that thereafter the house be transferred to your son. The alternative is that you and your wife make 'Mutual Wills' – i.e. you both leave to each other your whole estates and once the second spouse passes away everything is left to your son.

If you require further advice on setting up a Will, Campbell Stafford’s experienced team will be able to help you. Please contact Michael Stafford or Louise Harvey for more information. In Part 2 next issue, we will cover more common questions about Wills.

Tel: 02890

230808 web: www.campbellstafford.com

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L&R Services Call in the Professionals!

Power Washing:

Driveways ▪ Paths ▪ Patios etc

Re-Sanding of Block Paving Domestic & Commercial work undertaken

Oil Boilers: repaired & serviced

Mob: 07742 080 950 No Job Too Small

UAN T G O You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not.

The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word. Solution on page 42

3 letters: 18 4 letters: 9 5 letters: 2 6 letters: 1

Contact:

Lawrence 0774 555 3331 or Robert 07877 916 065

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

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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

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

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LOGS FOR SALE NET BAGS: £3.50 ea 3 for £10 TON SACKS: £48 (Approx 15 net bags) FREE Delivery throughout local area Lawrence 0774 555 3331 or Robert 07877 916 065

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For all your car care needs Tel: 02890

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UPDATE ON RECENT PENSION CHANGES Pensions have been in the press a lot recently with two major changes being introduced – the flat-rate state pension and auto-enrolment for employees.

The state pension system has been heavily criticised for being over-complicated and unfair. Under the current system, the full basic state pension is £110.15 (for 2013/14) per week. This is earned by having sufficient National Insurance contributions – 30 years of qualifying activities; which can include employment or being in receipt of certain state benefits such as child benefit or carers allowance.

Dependent on the level of National Insurance contributions being paid, an entitlement to Additional State Pension (previously known as SERPS) can be built up. This can take the state pension to over £200 a week. Those who have retired on a very low income can be entitled to State Pension Credits, to take their income up to a minimum £145.40.

Under the new system, to be introduced for those reaching state retirement age after April 2016, the flat-rate state pension will be £144 per week (expected to have increased to around £155 per week by the time it is introduced) and is dependent on 35 years of qualifying activities. This is a much simpler system but will actually leave a lot of people worse off, highlighting the need to consider your own personal retirement planning and not just rely on the state pension.

Company pension auto-enrolment was introduced for the biggest employers in October 2012, and will gradually be rolled out to the smaller employers over the next few years. The majority of employers must have a pension scheme in place by April 2017.

Under the new rules, employers must offer a suitable pension scheme that they contribute a minimum amount to, while the employee normally also must contribute a minimum amount. Employees can choose to opt out of the pension scheme but are otherwise automatically enrolled.

The advantage for most employees is that their employer is contributing to their pension pot. However, the amounts involved could be quite small and again you need to consider your own personal retirement planning and not take for granted that you will have enough to retire on.

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

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

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

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EATING OUT Four Winds Beechill Inn Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel

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Community Pages

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St Ita’s Primary School - Environmental Youth Speak Final Clara McGowan from Mrs Maguire’s P7 class made it to the Grand Final of the Environmental Youthspeak Competition. Having won the Castlereagh area heat of the competition, Clara was invited to the Northern Ireland final which this year was hosted by Limavady Council and compered by local celebrity and illusionist, David Meade. The competition encourages environmental awareness among young people by giving them the opportunity to research and debate environmental issues. Pupils can improve their communication skills, develop self-confidence and articulate arguments based on environmental facts.

Clara stunned the judges with her speech entitled “My Waste’s Got Talent”. The competition was fierce and Clara was pipped at the post by another contestant.

However, a great day was had by all.

Congratulations to our Cross Country Team who did so fantastically well in the Castlereagh Borough Council Cross Country Finals. In very windy and cold conditions the girls went out in force. Rachel Scott finished 1st followed very closely by Amy Stewart, who had the run of her life, in 3rd, Khara Edgar 4th and Sophie Senior 6th.

Ellen Kealey, Niamh Loughran and Rachel Agnew also finished well up the 60+ field.

The girl’s team came an amazing 1st place.

The boys ran a tactical race with Fintan Farnan putting in a tremendous sprint finish to clinch first place followed by Kevin McKeown 23rd and Daniel Connor 25th. The boys were unfortunate to be pushed into 4th place in the team event. Our girls and Fintan qualify for the South Eastern Finals on May 2nd.

We wish them all the best of luck at the finals!

Ballynafeigh Tennis & Squash Club

35a Wynchurch Park, Belfast BT6 0JL

Club features:  3 tennis courts ( 2 with floodlights)  2 glass walled squash courts  Club play twice weekly Tuesday evening and Sat afternoon.  Senior club play twice weekly during the day – Mon. and Wed.  Group & individual coaching for juniors & adults ( 5-80+) For details contact Philip O'Neil 07743525879 For more information: Contact Hon. Sec. Ruth Irvine Tel:028 9059 1940 Email – ruth.irvine2143@ntlworld.com Club Email – ballynafeigh@btinternet.com

Next events; American Doubles tournament on Saturday May 11th at 12 midday.

Bingo night in the club - Friday 21st June

We are a family club & welcome new members - regular social events are organized for members and friends.

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Cairnshill Primary School Dates for your Diary 6th May – May Day Holiday 27th May – School Development Day – pupils do not attend Term 3 After School Activities: P1 to P3: Every day – 2-3 club P4 Tennis – Tuesday 3-4pm Language club – Wednesday 3-4pm P5 Orchestra – Monday 3-4pm Football – Monday 3-4pm Choir – Tuesday 3-4pm SU – Wednesday Hockey – Thursday 3-4pm P6 Orchestra – Monday 3-4pm Choir – Tuesday 3-4pm SU – Wednesday Cycling Proficiency – Thursday Badminton – Friday – 3-4pm Cricket – Friday – 3-4pm

Teachers and students dress up as their favourite characters for World Book Day P7 Orchestra – Monday 3-4pm Choir – Tuesday 3-4pm SU – Wednesday Cycling Proficiency – Thursday Badminton – Friday – 3-4pm Cricket – Friday – 3-4pm

Ormeau Concert Band A musical evening was organised by the Ormeau Concert Band under their conductor Mr Gary Shields M.A(MUS),BA(HONS),DIPMUS,on 2nd Nov 2012, to raise funds for the Children’s Hospice. 240 people attended the concert which was held in Glenburn Methodist Church. A £2000 cheque was presented to Jenay Doyle from the Hospice.

The Ormeau band has been in existence since the early 1900s. It is a cross community band and the instrumentation is both brass and reed. Secretary Raymond Smyrl says “We perform a wide selection of music and were busy over the Christmas period with carol concerts etc,. In the summer season we also perform regularly in Belfast parks.

Currently we have vacancies in all sections- both brass and reed and would be delighted to welcome interested persons from any age group.”

Rehearsals are on Monday evenings 8pm to 10pm In Glenburn Methodist Church Hall adjacent to Knock Dual Carriageway (between Castlereagh and Cregagh) For enquiries, please ring 028 9070 2644.

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Lisburn New Players perform Separate Beds A Sam Cree Play on 17th May 2013 at 8pm (doors open 7:30 pm) at Carryduff Primary School Price: £6 (£5 concession) includes refreshments Proceeds in aid of Carryduff Parish Church Tickets available from Church Office 02890 813489 or contact Elaine on 07957 554226

Prostate Cancer Charity Wine Tasting event at the Beechill Inn in aid of Prostate Cancer Northern Ireland.

Friday 3 May at 8pm £10 per ticket or two for £15.00 Sample 7 Superb Wines and have a Great Night's Craic. Ring 02890 693193 to enquire about tickets.

St Ignatius Church Big Fry Up & Car Boot Sale Saturday 8th June @ 9am at Carryduff Parish Church (Comber road)

St Ita’s Dates for your Diary Class Assemblies: Mrs Malone’s P1 – Wed 1st May Mr Close’s P7 – Fri 3rd May Miss Gormley’s P1 – Wed 8th May Miss Kettle’s P2 – Wed 22nd May

NEW - CRAFT VILLAGE!!

School closed for pupils: Mon 6th May (May Bank Holiday) Mon 27th May (staff development) Tues 28th May (staff development)

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First Holy Communion: Sat 18th May 11am

Everyone Welcome For more information, please contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205

P4 Year Group Mass: Thurs 6th June 9am

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P7 Leavers’ Show: Wed 12th June 7pm P7 Leavers’ Mass: Thurs 20th June 7pm

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Community Pages

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Newtownbreda Library Opening Hours 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

Storytime: every Saturday 10.30am - 11am

Morton Writing Group Morton writers group has a vibrant, informal and very friendly writing group.

They meet each and every Tuesday in the Morton Centre, Lorne Street (off Tates Ave, Lisburn Road) from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. New writers are welcomed.

Please phone Eugene 077 952 47619 for more information.

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Quiz Solution from p37: 1. Elurophobia = Cats 2. Odontophobia = Dentists 3. Nyctophobia = Darkness 4. Aphenphosmphobia = Being touched 5. Claustrophobia = confined spaces 6. Hemophobia = Blood 7. Gymnophobia = Nudity 8. Heliophobia = Sunlight 9. Coulrophobia = Clowns 10. Scopophobia = Being stared at Two Minutes Trial Solution from p27: ago, ant, gnu, got, gun, gut, nag, nog, not, nut, oat, out, tag, tan, tog, ton, tug, tun, aunt, auto, gnat, goat, gout, tang, toga, tuna, unto, gaunt, tango, nougat

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Belvoir Church of Ireland 21 Dunseverick Ave, Belfast BT8 7EB. Tel: 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 For details of all other worship services & activities please contact the Church Office belvoir@summermadness.co.uk

LVRT Do you have a licence and some spare time on your hands?

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You may be retired and have time on your hands? Your knowledge and previous work skills could be transferred to a voluntary setting or you may wish to try something new.

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The benefits: certified training, meet new people, be part of a great team and be reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses.

Make a difference to your community and sign up now.

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Free Membership for 1 year for first time members Contact the Secretary: Brian Dunwoody Tel:- 079 0845 0119 or email: belvoircommunityassociation97@yahoo.com

Newtownbreda Baptist Can't make it out on Sunday morning or evening? Join us live at www.NewtownbredaBaptist.com

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Community Pages Forestside Christian Centre Sunday Service 11am & 6:30pm Contact Pastor Sam on Tel: 028 90 644 100 Sunday School, Youth & Seniors Activities

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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 Wednesday 7:30pm: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting For details of Lunch Club, Women’s, Men’s Children’s or Youth activities, please contact the Minister Dr Rodger Crooks at the number above or on 077 4669 8528 email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk 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 Group: Fri 10.30am12pm Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402 for more details

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

Belvoir Methodist Church Sunday Service 10am & 7pm

Youth Groups: Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, Tuesdays from 6.30pm.

Monday 7pm Prayer Meeting

Monday 8pm Bowling Fellowship

Tuesday 10:30am Coffee Morning Thursday 10am Thursday 8pm Belvoir Art Club (fortnightly) MWI Bible Study Community Prayer Meeting Last Monday of each month 11am Contact: Rev Colin Duncan by email cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 90 790570 www.belvoirmethodistchurch.org.uk

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Cairnshill Methodist Church Sunday Service 11:30 am Tel: 90 790570 Youth Groups: Girls’ Brigade: Tuesdays from 6.15pm.

Boys’ Brigade, junior section: Thurs 6.30pm Monday 10:30am Mums and Tots

Spamount Congregational Church, Knockbracken (Ballymaconaghy Rd)

Sunday Services 11.30 am Morning Worship Service Evening Service 7pm ‘Word @ Seven’

Monday 7:30pm Fight ‘n’ Fit

Sunday School & Bible Class10:30am

Wednesday 10:30am Bible Study Wednesday 7:30pm Praise Group Practice

Youth Fellowship alternate Sundays 8:15pm

Friday 6:30pm Junior Youth Club

Monday Mums & Tots 10am - 12 noon

Friday 8pm Senior Youth Club

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm

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

Friday Campaigners 7pm (primary school age), Ignite - 8pm (Youth Group)

Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church Tel: 90 799220

Contact:- Rev Jim Lyons Tel: 02890817191 Email: pastor.knockbracken.con@gmail.com

Sunday Worship:11am & 7pm

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Milltown Baptist Church

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

Sunday Service: 11am Sunday School: 11.15am Time 4 Men: Wed 10am– 12noon 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

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

Purdysburn Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting: alternate Tuesdays 7:30pm (Oct to April) For enquiries and transport, Tel William: 028 90 813500 Purdysburn Village, BT8 8LJ

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Index of Advertisers‌..Quick Guide Accountant

Driving Lessons

McGuire + Farry

7

Attic Stairs 12

AWJ Thompson Mercury Electrics

17 23 15

Energy Assessments

Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms BTK Services RJS Patterson

Beauty Salon

16 24

Down DEA

14

Entertainment Beechill Inn

Chic Beauty Clinic Tranquility Beauty Beechill Inn

Financial Services

12

Garden Maintenance

Blinds Classic Blinds

11

Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson WA Boiler Services

12

17 21

Bistro

23 16 5

Builder

Freedom Financial Premier Financial Planning

33 13

Crossnacreevy Nurseries Michael Downs WJS Garden Services

35 4 14

Hairdresser Riah Hair and Beauty

Inside Front

Health & Fitness Yoga Bellies / Fertility Yoga

Newtown Home Improvements 29

Car Servicing Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Cleaning Doctor

Hypnotherapist

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Kitchens

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Landscaping

Children’s Activities Youth Lyric

11

Carryduff Hypnotherapy

Carpet Cleaning 3

Cleaning

Belfast Kitchen Company

10 Front

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

9 33 19

29 25 39

Policing and Community Safety Partnership Forestside Christian Centre Newtownbreda Gospel Hall

L&R Services 13 5 39

Dog Grooming Dog Gone Gorgeous

7

27 23

Plumber Adrian Murray Plumbing Cherry Plumbing

24 27

Property Maintenance Newtown Home Improvements

29

Restaurant Beechill Inn

12

Singing Tuition Elizabeth Rice

9

Slimming Club Slimming World

10

Solicitor Campbell Stafford

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Tree Surgeon Autumn View Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care Pinehill Tree Surgeons Joseph Jenkins

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Upholstery

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Vets

Painting and Decorating Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating

L&R Services Professional Window Cleaning

Breda Tyre and Exhaust Centre

Markets / Fairs Mamas Market

Powerwashing

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Logs for Sale

Community

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Tyres

Leaking Shower RJS Patterson

Good Feet Home Care Podiatry Mark Lowe

Tuition

Leaflets Local Leaflet

All Over Cleaning More to Life R&M Cleaning

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Electrician

Attic Ladders

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Podiatrist

Hughes School of Motoring

Gary Neeson Upholstery Hollygate Veterinary Clinic

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Window Cleaning 19

Professional Window Cleaning 23

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Down: 1 Safest, 2 Loser, 3 Climber, 5 Upset, 6 Villain, 7 Sheets, 8 Independent, 14 Untying, 15 Lowered, 16 Barter, 17 Player, 19 Radio, 21 Eject.

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Castlereagh Neighbourhood Policing Team The generic address for all members of the team is NPTCastlereagh@psni.pnn.police.uk Sergeant Ed Moses (Four Winds area) 07734063507 Adrian.Moses@psni.pnn.police.uk Constable Kevin Deehan (Beechill, Lenaghan, Newtownbreda, Bests Hill area) 07764638434 Kevin.Deehan@psni.pnn.police.uk Constable Jonny Dunne (Belvoir area) 07827279437 Jonathan.Dunne@psni.pnn.police.uk Facebook - PSNI Castlereagh - Please "Like" our PSNI Castlereagh Facebook page for regular crime information and updates.

Anti-Social Behaviour As we approach the summer months police are asking young people in the area to take responsibility for their own actions when in public.

Police often receive the following types of complaints:  Anti-social behaviour/noise/nuisance  Use of quads/motorcycles on public roads and places  Criminal damage to property  Street/underage drinking Police want everyone to think before they act and be aware of the impact their actions have on the local community.

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