Nov/Dec BT8 Focus

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Welcome

Hello and welcome to the November/December edition of the BT8 Focus magazine.

Contents - - - - - - - - - - - Articles - - - - - - - - - -

Gadgets - Ones to Watch

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Inventions - Microwave Ovens

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Book Review - Christmas Goes Crackers

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A Better Life

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Financial Article

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Christmas Messages

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Recipe - Venison Casserole

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Science Facts

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Last Postal Dates

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A Very Vintage Christmas

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Travel - The Great Wall of China

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Local Useful Numbers Community Pages Index

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It’s hard to believe that 2012 is almost over and a new year about to begin! But first Christmas! This issue is packed with all sorts of Christmas flavour - Christmas ads (of course!), some Christmas articles (including last postal dates on page 34) and lots of local Christmas activities on our community pages. Oh, and take a look at our lovely Christmas messages from local advertisers - they're on page 26 and 27.

Us Mums especially, tend to take on the bulk of the organising around Christmas, and it’s easy to get snowed under, so this year make sure you take time out to really enjoy the build up to Christmas. How about attending a Carol Service or local Christmas Fair? (Details on the Community Pages).

Thank you for using the Focus to support our local businesses. Please do remember to tell them where you saw their advert.

Deirdre (Editor) - - - - - - - - - - - Puzzles - - - - - - - - - - -

Wordsearch - Computers 14 Sudoku 20 Codeword 30 Quick Crossword 38 Puzzle Solutions 42,, 46

Look out for the next issue of the BT8 Focus in January 2013 The deadline for the Jan/Feb issue is Monday 10th December 2012.

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Local Focus does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine.

We endeavour to ensure that all information given within this magazine is accurate, but this cannot always be guaranteed.

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Financial Review for 2013?

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Contact ‘Insurance Matters’ Michael Brown 07734 004 078

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Adrian Murray Plumbing & Heating

All types of Plumbing and Heating work undertaken

Rewires • Alarms • Security Lighting Garden Lighting • Inspection & Testing

Underfloor Heating

All makes of Oil Fired Boilers Serviced and Repaired

Solar Hot Water Systems

All types of Electrical Works Undertaken:

Emergency Breakdown Service Are you wasting money on heating oil?

Is your boiler running efficiently?

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

AVOTILE bathroom interiors painting  plastering wall & floor tiling wooden & laminate floor fitting

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A Gift for you...

Merry Christmas to all our clients & Thanks for your custom in 2012

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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.

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

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A Better Life

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Grow your love of food this Christmas.

At Dobbies we know all about quality produce. That’s why our Farm Foodhall offers everything for the perfect festive feast. Our stores are brimming with delicious seasonal produce from local suppliers who share our passion for naturally good food. You’ll find everything from seasonal favourites to gourmet delights.

And, you can also choose from our luxury selection of pre-made hampers, or even create your own – making the perfect gift for friends and family. All in all, our Farm Foodhall has everything to make your Christmas magical.

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To view our full hamper range visit www.dobbies.com

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THE PRICE OF WOMEN’S EQUALITY? For a long time the cost of life insurance has been going down, and for years women have been getting lower rates than men because statistically they live longer.

The EU gender directive is about to change all that.

From 21st December 2012, women can no longer be charged less than men. This means that it could cost up to 15% more for your life insurance if you wait until after 21st December to set it up.

At the same time, a change in the way insurance companies are taxed is increasing costs across the board, so there won’t be any decrease in premium for men on the new unisex rates either.

So if you need to put cover in place to protect your mortgage or your family, do it now or you will end up paying more for the same cover. And if you have existing cover that you haven’t reviewed for a while, do it now or you could miss out on the chance to save money on your premiums.

Life insurance differs from other types of insurance like car insurance in that it is not an annual policy, but runs for a long period of time. A life insurance policy with guaranteed premiums could literally cover you for your whole life without the monthly premium changing. So a 15% increase could make a massive difference to the total amount that you pay.

Most people will spend hours shopping around for their car, travel and home insurance every year, but taking just half an hour to review your life insurance now could save you a lot more money than switching your car insurance.

An independent financial advisor can guide you through the many different insurance options. By assessing your individual needs we can advise you on the best insurance policies to suit your circumstances and budget.

For a free review of your current life or critical illness insurance, or for further advice, 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 24

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Wishing All Our Customers A Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

Commons Brae Autos

Thanks for your Custom

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Merry Christmas from Louise and all the staff.

Now Stocking Hair Extensions 028 90 815275

John and all the staff at Fillerz Cafe wish you

Happy Christmas www.fillerzcafebelfast.co.uk

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would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 028 90 814197

Happy Christm Every

Whether you’re a an advertiser - th support this year

Joseph and all the staff at HAIRDRESSING

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Happy Christmas 028 90 640123

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS

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TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS

would like to say

Happy Christmas

from Keith and the all the Staff 028 90 813622

and a huge thank you to all my fabulous clients ...Gillian xx 07738 005191

Aquarius Laundry & Cleaning

ppy hristmas Everyone!

would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas & a Peaceful New Year 028 9070 2892

ther you’re a reader or dvertiser - thanks for your port this year!

Deirdre

Happy Christmas

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our loyal clients from Margaret & the staff at Shine Hair Company 028 9040 3300

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ESTATE AGENTS

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

Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm

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

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

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Tiling & Joinery Tiling: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Halls etc Joinery: Wooden Floors Doors Fencing Decking

uPVC Fascia Soffit Guttering

Hygienic wall / ceiling cladding

▪ Free Estimates ▪ Contact Stephen 07866 560 253 18 Moss Road, Drumbo 32

All Plumbing Work Undertaken Domestic and Industrial Complete Bathroom Installations Oil and Gas Boiler Installations Maintenance Repairs

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Telephone: 07885 774317 or 02890 813827

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...quality showering & bathrooms

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

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

NEW - Large display of freestanding baths

Full design & installation service available

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Tel: 028 90 703422

Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm • Sat 9:30am-1pm

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

MONDAY Rosetta Knockbreda Methodist Church, Rosetta Road 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Kerrie 07895 668 311

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

WEDNESDAY Four Winds Four Winds Bar & Restaurant Newton Park , 7.30pm Tel: Lana 07704 075 833

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

Kerr Fuels Economy Heat Triple Heat Coal Doubles Coal

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

£6.90 25kg £7.20 25kg £7.40 25kg

Calor Red Gas 11Kg £25.40 Calor Yellow Gas 11.34Kg £25.50 *** Calor Gas Stockist *** Logs • Lighter • Turf • Smokeless Coal Available

20L Home Heating Oil £14 + Drum 20L Red Diesel £17 + Drum 20L Drum £3.00 (Refundable if collected)

Tel.. 07595 021620 All Items Delivered to your Doorstep Check our full pricelist on www.kerrfuels.com or Facebook

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

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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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 PVC Cleaning Gutters, Fascias, Soffits, Downpipes and Conservatory roofs

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LIFE IS SHORT “For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”

Bible James 4 v 14

DEATH IS SURE “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” Bible Hebrews 9 v 27

SIN THE CAUSE “Wherefore as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”

Bible Romans 5 v 12

CHRIST THE CURE “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Bible John 3 v 16

For more information or a free Bible, contact William 02890 813500 www.newtownbredagospelhall.com www.mercuryelectricsni.co.uk

Mob: 07909 540868 Locally based in Belfast,

Mercury Electrics are available when you need us to take care of all your electrical installation needs  17th Edition Consumer Units  Sockets / Lights  Showers  Cookers  Conservatories/Extensions  Outdoor/Garden Lighting  Garages wired  Cameras/Alarms/Aerials  Telephone Points  PV Solar Panels  Wind Turbines

Cherry Plumbing & Heating Repairs Call Graham for all your plumbing repairs:

Taps, Valves, Tanks, Toilets, Basins, Sinks, Showers, Pipes, Radiators, Pumps, Cylinders, Immersion Heaters Oil Boilers: repaired & serviced Mob: 07742 080 950 No Job Too Small

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St Ita’s Primary School Dates for your Diary

School reopens on Mon 5th Nov 2012 Tuesday 4th Dec – P1 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall Thursday 6th Dec – P2 Christmas Show 9.30am in Assembly Hall th

Tuesday 11 Dec – P3 Christmas Show 9.30am in Assembly Hall Wed 12th Dec – Whole School Nativity & Carol Service 7pm in Church

Carryduff Historical Society Our Nov meeting takes place in the Committee Room in the Lough Moss Centre, Carryduff at 8pm on Monday 12th November.

The Ulster Covenant A talk will be given by Gordon Lucy author of the book: 'The Ulster Covenant - An Illustrated History of the 1912 Home Rule Crisis'. Non members are very welcome Website: www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk

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Friday 14 December – St. Ita’s Open Morning 9.30-11.00am (Tuesday 18th Dec – Alternate Date for Open Morning in case of inclement weather on Fri 14th Dec) Wed 19th Dec – Nursery AM & Nursery PM Christmas Shows Christmas Holiday School closes @ 11.45 on Fri 21st Dec and reopens on Tues 8th Jan. Charity Sports Talk - A host of sports stars past and present entertained a packed Assembly Hall with stories of their sporting experiences and insights into sporting careers. (below) Sean McGuinness, Anthony Goodman & Trevor Ringland with pupils Eoin, Fionn, Eoin & Sinead.

Writing Group Meets in the Morton Centre, Lorne Street (off Tates Avenue). The day of the class this year though has been changed to TUESDAY mornings from 10am to 12 noon.

All are welcome, any age, no writing experience necessary as all help given.

No fees and transport may be available from BT8 area there and back.

Contact Eugene 077 952 47619

Will Awareness Month Solicitors across NI have joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support to offer a free will-writing service in November. A minimum donation of £50 to Macmillan Cancer Support is suggested.

Call Joanne Young 07779 289179 for details of a solicitor near you.

Carryduff Action Cancer Support Group Ballynafeigh Tennis & Squash Club 35A Wynchurch Park BT6 0JL We are a non profit making club, open to all tennis and squash players. For more info contact Ruth Irvine on 02890 591940 40

This group of volunteers meet every third Monday night of the month at 8pm from Sept to May at the Madock Room in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall. Various activities are held throughout the year to raise funds and new members would be most welcome.

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Community Pages Newtownbreda Library NEW OPENING HRS

FREE pages for local charities and non profit making organisations

Cairnshill Methodist Church: Special Services: Remembrance Sunday 11th Nov, 11:30am.

New Opening Hrs (with effect from June 12): 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

Toy Service 9th Dec, 11:30am BB Old Boys Silver Band 16th Dec, 11:30am.

Children's Service and Christingle 23rd Dec, 11:30am

Storytime every Saturday 10.30am - 11am

Service of Lessons and Carols 23rd Dec, 7pm

Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church:

Christmas Day Family Service 9am

Sun 9 Dec 11 am Prepare for His Coming 7 pm Refresh for Advent

Special Events: GB Fundraising Coffee Morning Sat 3rd Nov,10am to 12 noon.

Thurs 13 Dec 7.30 pm Cairnshill Primary School Carol Service

Belfast Community Gospel Choir Sat 1st Dec, 7:30pm.

Sun 16 Dec 11 am Worship led by children and young people 7 pm Prepare for His Coming

Our Christmas Appeal will be for toys, food and clothes.

Details on our website: www.cairnshillmethodist.org

Sun 23 Dec 11 am Christmas Praise 6 pm Service of Lessons & Carols Christmas Day 10.15 am Rejoice! The Saviour is born

Community Notices are FREE in Local Focus magazines, for non-profit making organisations.

Sun 30 Dec 11 am All Age Service Details on our website: www.cairnshillmethodist.org

Ring Deirdre on 028 90817579

Puzzle Solutions

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Belvoir Presbyterian Church Christmas Carol Service

Cairnshill Primary School The annual PSA Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 1st December. All welcome

Cairnshill Primary School The Sunday 23rd December@ 4pm followed by Tea

Belvoir Community Carol Service

photograph below shows children from our nursery enjoying 'Jeans for Genes Day'. Everyone in school came wearing their jeans to raise money for children who suffer from genetic disorders.

Monday 3rd December @ 7pm Venue - Belvoir Primary School     

Seasonal Music Interviews Traditional Carols Information Refreshments

Everyone is very welcome Organised by the Association of Belvoir Churches

Policing, Environmental, Health, Housing and other Community Issues addressed

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

Belvoir Methodist Church: Special Services: Remembrance Sunday 11th Nov, 10am Prayer for Healing Service 18th Nov, 7pm Toy Service 25th Nov, 10am Downshire Brass Band 9th Dec, 10am

TinyLife Tel: 028 90 815050 Gala Dinner in Titanic, Belfast On Saturday 24th November 2012 Drinks Reception, 4 course ‘White Star Line’ Gala Dinner, Dancing to Victor Currie Big Band. Dress Code: Black Tie Tickets £60 - available from TinyLife 02890 815050 or email Valerie@tinylife.org.uk Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols 16th Dec, 4pm Christmas Day Family Service 25th Dec 9:30am.

Special Events: Christmas Fair 1st Dec, 10:30am.

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Community Pages Forestside Christian Centre Sunday Service 11am & 6:30pm Contact Pastor Sam on Tel: 028 9064 1000 Sunday School, Youth & Seniors Activities 88 Belvoir Drive, Belfast. BT8 7FR

Belvoir Presbyterian Church Tel: 028 90 492641

FREE pages for local charities and non profit making organisations

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

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

Belvoir Methodist Church Sunday Service 10am & 7pm

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

email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk

Monday 7pm Prayer Meeting

Newtownbreda Baptist Church

Tuesday 10:30am Coffee Morning

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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Monday 8pm Bowling Fellowship

Thursday 10am Thursday 8pm Belvoir Art Club (fortnightly) MWI Bible Study Community Prayer Meeting Last Monday of each month 11am Circuit Prayer Meeting First Saturday of each month 9am 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

Saturday 9am Speech and Drama Group

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

www.spamount.co.uk

please see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for details of all activities, sample below

Milltown Baptist Church

Monday Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides from 6:15pm Monday 8pm Presbyterian Women, 1st & 3rd Mondays Sept - April Tuesday 7:15pm Bowling Club, Sept - April Wednesday 10:30am Parents and Toddlers Wednesday 1:30pm Bowling Club, Sept - April

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

Thursday 10am Needlecraft Circle

Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am – 12noon

Newtownbreda Gospel Hall

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 Attic Stairs

Estate Agent

Attic Ladders

Front Wills Gibson

Bar/Bistro Beechill Inn The Auld House

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Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms BTK Services

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Beauty Salon B Beautiful

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Kerr Fuels Logs for Sale Quoile Fuels

AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson Value Boiler Services

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Health and Fitness

Cakes Barbie’s Buns

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Car Servicing

Niall Darragh Personal Training

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Joiner

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Landscaping

Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Doctor

Cleaning More to Life

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ST Services

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

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Newtownbreda Gospel Hall

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idanceirish

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Driving Lessons Hughes School of Motoring

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Electrician 12 39

Piano Lessons with Chantal

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Powerwashing Professional Window Cleaning

Forestside

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Slimming World

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Stationery 11

Tiling Avotile ST Services

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Tree Surgeon Gillespie Tree Care Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance

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David Gilliland

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Tyres 30

Upholstery Gary Neeson Upholstery The Sofa and Chair Design Co

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Vets

Podiatrist Mark Lowe

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Shopping Centre

Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Back

Music Tuition

Dance Clothing

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Tuition 33 8

Leaflets Local Leaflets

Beechill Inn The Auld House

JAG Designs

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First Choice Home Maintenance Newtown Home Improvements

Slimming Club 19 25 Ins Fr

Hypnotherapist Carryduff Hypnotherapy

Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Moss Road Accident Repair

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Restaurant

Hairdresser

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Business Support Castlereagh Borough Council

Crossnacreevy Nurseries

Lynsey Quinn Riah Hair and Beauty Vintage Rocks

Builder Newtown Home Improvements

Dobbies

Adrian Murray Plumbing Cherry Plumbing David Mayne Plumbing & Heating RJS Patterson Slevin Plumbing

Property Maintenance

Fuel Supplier

Garden Maintenance

Boiler Maintenance

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Freedom Financial Insurance Matters

Garden Centre

Classic Blinds

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Financial Services

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Blinds

AWJ Thompson Mercury Electrics

Plumber 16

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Commons Brae Veterinary Clinic Hollygate Veterinary Clinic

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Window Cleaning Professional Window Cleaning

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Down: 1 Depart, 2 Crazy, 3 Deepest, 5 Hello, 6 Tobacco, 7 Splash, 8 Punctuation, 14 Evening, 15 Tripped, 16 Scared, 17 Slides, 19 Issue, 21 Easel.

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