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Need a New Oil Tank?

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Welcome

to your November /December magazine

Contents

Hello again everyone,

Articles: 6

History The Christmas Truce

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Buster

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Finance Your Christmas Spending

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Seasonal Recipe

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Health

Italian Lamb Shanks What is Diabetes

Technology

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Christmas Gadgets - Him Christmas Gadgets - Her

Puzzles: 10 12 14 22 31 42

Crossword Sudoku Wordsearch Codeword Wordwheel Solutions

Regulars: 31 Useful Numbers 36-45 Community Pages 46 Index Deadline for adverts for the Jan/Feb BT8 Focus: Wed 10th December

Now, I’m not one for blowing my own trumpet (much) but I’m very pleased to say my little business is having it’s eighth birthday. The November issue of the Carryduff Focus in 2006 was the very first one published, followed a year later by the first issue of the BT8 Focus in 2007. How time has flown by! I have to say I’m still enjoying publishing the magazines as much as ever.

Over the years, you, my lovely readers have been very kind and are always telling me how much you enjoy getting the Focus delivered to your door. Thanks for using the magazine and for your support. I’d also like to thank all my lovely advertisers, past and present, for their support, and of course I have to mention all my conscientious distributors who do a fantastic job in all weathers to make sure the magazine lands on doormats. Thanks to you all!

To celebrate, I thought I would make a few changes to the regular features. I hope you like the re-design. Feel free to let me know what you think - the general consensus so far from the family seems to be ‘So much better than before’.

Gee, thanks! Definitely a back-handed compliment, that one.

Happy Christmas! See you in the New Year....

Deirdre

Special Offers in this issue: Attic Ladders ladder fitted £299................. p33 Beechill Inn various offers.......................... p27 Beauty at the Inns various offers............... p13 City EPC certificate £40.............................. p10 Classic Blinds see offer for details.............p17 Johnston’s Gardening various offers........ p8 Knockbracken Fuels various offers........... p3 Logs for Sale various offers....................... p7 Lynsey Quinn Christmas Party Package....p25 MPY Computers PC reload £35..................p33 PM Photography Xmas offer & Gift voucher... p11 Phillips Autos £49.99 for your MOT...........p18 Riah Hair & Beauty Cloud Nine Touch £99.... Back Tranquility November offers..................... p24

Carryduff Focus Magazine is published by Local Focus, a totally independent small business.

Local Focus cannot be held responsible for any advert content, including errors and omissions.

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

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that all information given within this magazine is accurate, but this cannot always be guaranteed.

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Rebuild and Reupholster Service Reupholstery ▪ French Polishing ▪ Cushion Replacement Frame & Spring Repairs Call now for your free quotation or visit our showroom and workshops at: Unit 6 Brackenvale Business Park 535-539 Saintfield Road, Belfast (OPPOSITE McDONALDS) tel: 02890 815889 Mob: 07815 053771

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LOGS FOR SALE at wholesale prices!

NET BAGS £3.50 each or 3 for £10 TON SACKS £50

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VILLAGE SWEEP Chimney and Flue Sweeping Maintenance & Repairs

Professional, Clean and Tidy Service

Contact Mark

10 Oak Hardwood HEAT LOGS £5 Net Bags of Kindling

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Tree Work & Stump Removal

Contact: Lawrence 0774 555 3331 FREE Quotations Reasonable Prices

ALL OVER GARDENING all year round Grass Cutting ▪ Hedge Trimming ▪ Weed Control

Pruning & Planting ▪ Leaf Clearing Garden Clear Out & Waste Removal Please Call Steve – 07814 630 171 info@allovergardening.co.uk www.allovergardening.co.uk

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Pauline Morris p11

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Sudoku

Solution on 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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Domestic Heating Oil ▪ Farm Fuels ▪ Commercial Fuels Mini Tanker Available All major credit cards accepted ▪ Prompt Delivery Service Mon-Sat

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 Emergency Locksmiths 24/7 Service  Non-Destructive Entry  Complete Lock Changes  UPVC Doors and Window locks repaired and replaced

 All locks supplied and fitted meeting insurance requirements  On Site Key Cutting Facility  Burglary Repair & Boarding Up  Work & Locks Guaranteed  All calls dealt with in confidence

Tel: 07934 663337 Store this number for Emergencies

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

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

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Established 2001

Domestic and Commercial Garden Maintenance supplied and laid Grass cutting & general tidy-ups Hedge cutting, tree pruning / felling Lawns turfed, fed, scarified & re-sowed Mini digger work undertaken Decorative flagging / paving / walls All types of fencing erected Power Washing patios, drives etc Coloured pebbles

Phone us today for a FREE competitive estimate: Phone: 028 9044 8255 / 028 9751 1416 Mobile: 07802 333256 www.crossnacreevynurseries.uktc.com email: crossnacreevy_nurseries@hotmail.com Fully Insured for your peace of mind Our work is quality assured to the highest standards. All waste removed

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...quality showering & bathrooms

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

Full design & installation service available Brae Bathrooms, 188b Saintfield Road, Commons Brae (behind Tesco Express)

www.brae-bathrooms.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm Sat 9:30am-12:30pm

Tel: 028 90 703422 Closed: Sun

After Hours: By Appointment

COMPOSTED WOODCHIP MULCH 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,

0800 587 8733 0707 487 8733 (24hrs) Tel: 028 9081 4488 Fax: 028 9081 4333 Freephone:

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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

188 Saintfield Road, Belfast. (Behind Tesco Express) Open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5.30pm, Closed Saturday Find. us on:

Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting & Fencing

Logs wood & ch for sa ip le

TREE SURGERY: Pruning, Dismantling, Felling, Hedge Work & FENCING .

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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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BIN COLLECTION HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015 IF YOUR PLANNED BIN COLLECTION IS ON: Thursday 25th December 2014 – Grey Bin NO COLLECTION ON THIS DATE Alternative collection on Saturday 20th December 2014 Friday 26th December 2014 – Grey Bin NO COLLECTION ON THIS DATE Alternative collection from 29th - 31st December 2014 (+ 4 additional black bags*) st

Thursday 01 January 2015 – Recycling Bins NO COLLECTION ON THIS DATE Alternative collection on Saturday 3rd January 2015 Thursday 08th January 2015 – Grey Bin (+ 4 additional black bags*) *Additional bags will only be accepted when stated above

“Your Guide to Recycling Services & Yearly Collection Calendar” is available by contacting the Council on 02890 494600 or visit our website: www.castlereagh.gov.uk/ KerbCollect.asp

Household Recycling Centres Wed 24th Dec 9am - 4pm Thurs 25th Dec CLOSED Fri 26th Dec CLOSED Sat 27th Dec CLOSED Wed 31st Dec 9am—4pm Thurs 1st Jan CLOSED Last car admitted 10 mins before closing time

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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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ALL OVER CLEANING ALL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WORK UNDER TAKEN

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Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic

Tel: 028 9079 6844

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bbold Spray Tan £10.00

All offers valid November and December 2014

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Down Street

School of Motoring

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:

Jonathan 07796 405 242 David 07851 643 867 email: jp1210@hotmail.co.uk

Boiler Servicing: Has your boiler been serviced recently?

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

DOE Approved

LEARN TO DRIVE FOR LIFE

Phone for latest offer prices Packages Tailored to suit YOUR pocket

Theory Tuition NOW available E: hughessom@talktalk.net T: 028 9081 3884 M: 07795 243554

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Interior & Exterior Painting Service Commercial & Private Work Call John for your FREE quote:

07853 380365

Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH

AMBULANCE 999 Mt Oriel Medical Centre 90 701653 Dentist at Mt Oriel 9040 2688 Carryduff Surgery 90 812211 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Ulster Hospital 90 484511

EMERGENCY

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FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone 08000132290 NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 08457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Castlereagh Council 90 494500 Police (Non-Emergency) 0845 600 8000 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070

TRANSPORT Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro)

90 666630

EDUCATION Belvoir Park Primary Cairnshill Primary Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary St Ita’s Primary St Joseph’s Primary

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Lough Moss Centre Belvoir Activity Centre Robinson Centre Mount Ober Golf

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LIBRARIES

TREE SERVICES We cater for ALL tree related work, from planting to dangerous tree removal

Call Raymond on 07921 256556 or 028 9751 0403

Carryduff Library Newtownbreda Library

90 813568 90 701620

EATING OUT Beechill Inn Eight South Four Winds Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel Rockmount Golf Club Temple Golf Club

90 693193 90 812127 90 790101 90 812240 90 812279 92 639213

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COME AND HEAR GOD’S MESSAGE OF GOOD NEWS TO YOU FROM THE BIBLE AT A SERIES OF GOSPEL MEETINGS commencing on Sunday 9th Nov 2014 @ 7.30pm – 8.30pm & continuing until Friday 21st Nov 2014 [D.V] Saturday excepted No monetary collection SPEAKERS - Mr Wesley Martin & Mr William Gribben

BT8 8LJ Situated in the quaint little village of Purdysburn, just off the Ballycoan Road, near the former Belvoir Park Hospital.

Free transport available – contact William 02890 813500

BUT GOD COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, IN THAT WHILE WE WERE YET SINNERS, CHRIST DIED FOR US.

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CAIRNSHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL TERM DATES (excluding exceptional closure/training days) AUTUMN TERM 2014 Monday 1st September to Friday 19th December Half Term Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October SPRING TERM 2015 Monday 5th January to Tuesday 31st March Half Term Monday 16th February & Tuesday 17th February SUMMER TERM 2015 Monday 13th April to Tuesday 30th June

Christmas Nativities: P1/P2 - Tues 2nd Dec P3/P4 - Tues 16th Dec P5-P7 - Thurs 11th Dec

May Day Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2015 Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2015 The P.4 pupils took part in an autumn trail at Mount Stewart recently. They became "tree detectives" for the day and had lots of hands-on experiences looking at bark, leaves and seeds from many different types of trees. The gardens looked stunning in the glorious autumn sunshine and the children all thoroughly enjoyed their outdoor learning!

POLICE ADVICE Local police have warned those who continue to get behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs that it will not be tolerated.

The warning comes after provisional figures show 31 people were arrested for drink/drug driving related offences across C District (Ards, Castlereagh, North Down and Down) in September alone. Indeed, a total of 13 people were arrested over the weekend of 4th & 5th October alone and a further six were arrested over 11th/12th October weekend.

Superintendent Brian Kee said: "It is still shocking and extremely disappointing that despite all of the warnings, there are still people who disregard the safety of themselves and others by continuing to drink or take drugs and then drive.

"We will continue to focus on those who are putting themselves and others at risk. We will seek detections and prosecutions at every opportunity. We know the vast majority of right thinking people do realise that drink or drug driving is shameful and unacceptable but clearly there is still an irresponsible minority who ignore all advice and warnings. These people risk killing or injuring themselves, their family, friends and other innocent road users.

"We would like to thank those in our community who report instances of drink or drug driving and we encourage anyone who believes they spot an offender to report it immediately.

"The consequences of drink or drug driving can be life shattering. Think about the consequences to yourself and your family of being involved in a serious collision. How would you feel if your selfish actions resulted in a serious, life changing injury to yourself, a family member or another innocent person? What if you killed someone?

"The message here is a very simple one and we want local people to take heed - NEVER, EVER, DRINK OR TAKE DRUGS AND DRIVE." 38

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Friday 12th December 1:15pm - 2pm For more information, or a prospectus, please contact: Main School - 028 9070 5122 Nursery - 028 9040 3968 Visit our website: www.cairnshillps.co.uk email: info@cairnshillps.belfast.ni.sch.uk Follow us on Twitter Cairnshill Primary School is situated in the heart of a residential area and has a current enrolment of 510 pupils. Accommodation comprises of 21 classrooms, library, music room, assembly hall, purpose built Nursery Unit, sports’ hall and ICT suite.

A new Foundation playroom is to be completed by Spring 2015. We are an all inclusive school and welcome children from all backgrounds and cultures.

The school motto is ‘shaping tomorrow, today’.

Our friendly ethos and broad balanced curriculum encourages whole child development. We enjoy close links with parents and are fortunate to have a very enthusiastic Parent Staff Association.

Cairnshill Primary School offers a varied programme of extra curricular activities including rugby, football, hockey, badminton, cricket, basketball, language club, choir, film club, orchestra, musical theatre and computer club. We have a breakfast, after school and holiday club open to all our pupils which is run by ‘Buttercups’. If you are interested in enrolling your child for Nursery or Primary 1 commencing September 2015, you are invited to join us on our open afternoon on Friday 12th December from 1:15 to 2pm.

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Community Pages NEWTOWNBREDA WI meets in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy's Lane on the second Friday of each month 7.30pm to 9:30pm Friday 14th November Topic: Cup Cake decorating Friday 12th December: Christmas Cheer More information from www. wini.org.uk

SAINTFIELD ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Christmas Services: Sunday 21 December: 11 am Christmas service taken by children and young people 7 pm Service of Lessons & Carols Christmas Day: (Thursday 25th December) 10.15am Rejoice the King is born

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Open Morning - Friday 12th December 2014, 9.15am - 11.00am Principal will address parents at 9.30am in School Assembly Hall The school will close for all pupils at 12.15pm on Fri 12th Dec 2014 There will be no school dinners on this day. Primary One and Nursery pupils do not attend on this day.

Alternate date for Open Morning if adverse weather prevents – Tuesday 16th December 9.15-11.15am Tropical Visitors Drop into St Ita’s Recently Primary 6 children had a special visit from some “tropical” visitors. Zoologist Catherine Bennett visited the classrooms with an array of animals from the rainforest. She taught the children lots of facts and explained why each of the animals was suited to their own particular habitat. Primary 6 met a tortoise, a tengu lizard, a python, a bearded dragon, a giant millipede and a tarantula. The overall favourite animal was the colourful chameleon who changed colour while the children watched.

St Ita’s Christmas Shows: P1 Christmas Show - Fri 5th Dec at 9.30am P2 Christmas Show - Tues 9th Dec at 9.30am Nursery Nativity - Wed 10th Dec. 10.30am & 1.10pm P3 Christmas Show – Wed 17th Dec at 9.30am St Ita’s Whole School Carol Service & Nativity- Thurs 18th Dec 7pm

MENCAP LAUNCHES BIG STEP FORWARD APPEAL Mencap has called on the public to join them in raising the £1.7 million needed to build, equip and run a new Children and Families’ Centre, which will provide local children and young people with a learning disability with the right support. At the heart of the new centre will be Eoghan and Imiani Mencap’s relocated Segal House who attend Segal Hse nursery for 2 to 4 year-olds with a learning disability, autism and developmental delay, which will open on the site of the old Newtownbreda Primary School at School Road, in January 2016.

To support Mencap’s Appeal to build, equip and run their new Centre see www.mencapbigstepforward.org or text MENCAP to 70660 to donate £3.

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Community Pages SANTOS COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB Local Football Club Santos FC established in 1969 is establishing a junior section for children aged 5 – 7.

The sessions are on Saturdays from 10am to 11am at St Ignatius Church of Ireland Church Hall (at the intersection of Comber Road and Saintfield Road, Carryduff.)

Boys and Girls are both welcome and the aim of the sessions is to introduce children to football in a fun, non-competitive environment. We are affiliated to the Irish Football Association and have fully qualified IFA Coaches within our set-up.

Contact – Joseph McGeehan (07801 456208) or joseph@mcgeehan.co.uk and also Facebook @ Santoscolts

Free for non profit making organisations CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER GROUP invite you to join them in their annual Afternoon Tea on Saturday 15th November at 3pm in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall.

Tickets are £8 and can be purchased from Florence on 02890 812852

CARRYDUFF ELIM CHRISTMAS QUIZ IN SUPPORT OF KENYA SUNBEAM MINISTRIES The Quiz will be held on Friday 28th November at 7:30pm in Ormeau Golf Club, 50 Park Road, Belfast. £5 entry per person, teams are welcome (Max 6 people per team). All proceeds to www.kenyasunbeamministries.org

For further information, please email thecuthels@yahoo.co.uk

LITTLE TREASURES NURSERY CHRISTMAS FAYRE will be

NEWTOWNBREDA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION In conjunction with Castlereagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership, the community association invite you to attend a PSNI crime prevention coffee morning tailored to issues of concern for older residents on FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER 2014 in NEWTOWNBREDA LIBRARY FROM 10.30-11.30am Refreshments will be provided If you would like to attend, please register your interest with the library. Tel: 028 90701620 or email: Sally.Forsythe@libariesni.org.uk

held on Saturday 8th of November between 10am12.30. Everyone is very welcome to come. Along with stalls of local arts/craft/ produce for parents there will be lots of activities to keep the little ones busy.

If anyone would like to book a stall please contact Cheryl in the Nursery on 02890 814515 or email info@littletreasuresni.com Little Treasures is beside Carryduff Elim Church

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Puzzle Solutions

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COMMUNITY CAROL CELEBRATION Belvoir Primary School

Monday 8th December 7pm Traditional Carols Interviews  Information  Food Organised by Association of Belvoir Churches Supported by Castlereagh Borough Council

CAIRNSHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL The nursery and P1 children enjoyed using technology with the P4 and P5 Children.

They were programming Beebots and learned how to use an iPad.

ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Mrs Malone's class have been decorating a 'Spooky Moo' now on display in Forestside - with bats, snails, frogs, worms & ghosts & each child painted a magic star.

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Church Pages 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 077 4669 8528 email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk www.belvoirpresbyterian.co.uk

BELVOIR METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services: 10am & 7pm Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month Monday 7pm Prayer Meeting, 8pm Bowlers Fellowship Tuesday 10:30am Coffee Morning, 6:30pm Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Thursday 10am Belvoir Art Club, 8pm Bible Study (fortnightly), 8pm fortnightly alternating with Bible Study Methodist Women in Ireland Contact: Rev Louise Donald by email Louise.donald@irishmethodist.org or call 028 90 790570 Check our website for latest information: www.belvoirmethodistchurch.org.uk 63 Castledillon Road, Belfast. BT8 7BJ

SPAMOUNT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, KNOCKBRACKEN (Ballymaconaghy Rd) Tel: 028 90817191 Sunday Services: 11.30 am Morning Worship Service Evening Service 7pm ‘Word @ Seven’ Sunday School & Bible Class10:30am www.spamount.co.uk 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) Rev Jim Lyons email: pastor.knockbracken.con@gmail.com

BELVOIR CHURCH OF IRELAND 028 9049 1436 21 Dunseverick Ave, Belfast BT8 7EB. Canon Tom Keightley 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 44

Free for non profit making organisations NEWTOWNBREDA BAPTIST CHURCH Tel: 028 90649402 Sunday Services: 11am & 7pm Sunday Children’s Ministry: 11.3012:30pm (all ages) Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am12pm For more details, Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402 www.newtownbredabaptist.com

FORESTSIDE CHRISTIAN CENTRE 028 90644100 Sunday Service: 11am & 6:30pm Pastor Sam McIlwrath Sunday School, Youth & Seniors Activities 88 Belvoir Drive, Belfast. BT8 7FR

KNOCKBRACKEN REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Andrew Kerr 90 701721 email: handrewkerr@gmail.com Sunday Services: 11.30 & 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 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

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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday Service: 11am Prayer Meeting: 7pm

www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 90 790570

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

louise.donald@irishmethodist.org

Contact Pastor Will Warren 07855 539275 www.milltownyourlocalchurch.com

KNOCKBREDA PARISH CHURCH OF IRELAND Church Road BT8 7AR Sunday Services: Morning: 10:00am Morning Worship (with crèche and Sunday School) 11:30am Traditional Service Evening: 6:30pm Rev Bill Press 028 90 641493 www.knockbredaparish.org

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

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Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday 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) Thurs 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)

SAINTFIELD ROADPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev Alistair R Bill 028 90 799220 email: abill@presbyterianireland.org Sunday Worship: 11am & 7pm see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for details of 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 +), Cairnshill Methodist 8-10pm

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, PARISH OF DRUMBO AND CARRYDUFF Fr Martin Kelly 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. Siobhan Laverty 90 812047 Yoga: Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Mary Hesketh 92 607579 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Youth Club: Chris Conway 90 817622 Play School: Kate Toner 90 812242 Tai Chi: 90 815439

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Index of Advertisers Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

Driving Lessons 33

Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms RJS Patterson

Beauty Salon Beauty at the Inns Lynsey Quinn Hair and Beauty Riah Hair and Beauty Tranquility

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Chimney Sweep Jim Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away Village Sweep

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Cleaning All Over Cleaning More to Life

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Computer Maintenance MPY Computers

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All Over Gardening Crossnacreevy Nurseries Johnston’s Gardening

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Photographer PM Photography Carryduff Home Maintenance JF Wiggins SP Plumbing and Heating Firefly Home Care Podiatry Mark Lowe

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Landscaping

Community Services

Locksmith

Bin Collection Arrangements 19 Neighbourhood Watch 36,37 Newtownbreda Gospel Hall 35 Policing & Community Safety 34

ARM Locksmiths

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Music Tuition Aisling Gormley

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Johnston’s Gardening

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Property Maintenance Carryduff Home Maintenance Indoor & Outdoor Painting Service

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Restaurant 27

Schools Cairnshill Primary School St Ita’s Primary School

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Carryduff Home Maintenance

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Tree Surgeon

Kitchens

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

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Tiling

Handyman

Down Street Kitchens

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Powerwashing

Slimming Clubs Lynsey Quinn Hair and Beauty 25 Riah Hair and Beauty Back Slimming World Carryduff Home Maintenance

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Plumber

Beechill Inn

Gutter Cleaning Carryduff Home Maintenance Johnston’s Gardening

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Podiatrist

Hairdresser

Children’s Day Nursery Play Days

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Fuel Supplier

Garden Maintenance

Indoor & Outdoor Painting Service Trevor Addison

Plastering

Jason Hughes as Garth Brooks at the Beechill Inn 27

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Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Doctor

McGeehan Estate Agents

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Car Servicing Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Phillips Autos

Performance Certificates

Knockbracken Fuels LP Services Quoile Fuels

Cakes and Catering Carol Catering

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Events 10 29 23 13

Builder Newtown Home Improvements

AWJ Thompson Carryduff Home Maintenance

Estate Agent

Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson JF Wiggins WA Boiler Services

Painter & Decorator 29

Electrician

Energy 13 25 Back City EPC 24

Blinds Classic Blinds

Hughes School of Motoring

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Autumn View Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

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Tyres Breda Tyre and Exhaust Centre

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Upholstery Carryduff Upholstery Gary Neeson Upholstery

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