November Carryduff Focus

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Carryduff, Moneyreagh and Drumbo Bringing Local Business to Local People

SP PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALISTS OOOAWARD WINNING COMPANY OOO

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• Gas/Oil Conversions • New Bathrooms

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• Boiler Servicing • Under Floor Heating

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Contents:

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Articles: Technology - The Heat is On

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Cartoon - Buster

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Science Facts

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The Better Life

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Movie Review

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- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 - The Bling Ring

Seasonal Recipe: Twice Baked Cheese Souffles

Puzzles:

Codeword Sudoku Wordsearch - Family Quick Crossword Hidato Puzzle Solutions

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Regulars: 33

Local Useful Numbers Community Pages

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Index

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Contact the magazine at 02890 817579 or email info@localfocusmags.co.uk 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.

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

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Welcome to the November issue of the Carryduff Focus I must be easily amused.

Have you noticed just how often people here use the word ’situation’? If the husband and I are sitting watching the news and that word is used, we both feel a strange compulsion to repeat it loudly!

Usually in unison! I have to admit, if a local journalist manages not to use it, my respect for them increases ten-fold. If I ever miss hearing it for an hour or two, I just have to put on Stephen Nolan on the radio, and there it is! It’s a very peculiarly Belfast thing. I try so hard not to use it myself.

After poking fun at it for so long, it just feels wrong. However, there are some situations where only that word will do! (obviously!)

Purely in the interests of research, my daughter in Edinburgh has tried dropping it into conversation with her flatmates, with absolutely no reaction (two young ladies from the North of England, a guy from Scotland and a guy from America). Yet, she also used it in a conversation with a guy from her course - Ben from Carrick - and he laughed immediately.

Now she wants a list of Belfastisms to entertain her flatmates with. You know the sort of thing - buck eejit, you’re a quare geg, ‘bout ye, aye dead on, haven't a baldy notion, your oul head, what’s the craic?

I could go on... but it’s time to get this magazine off to print, so it is.

Have a great November.

Until next time...

Deirdre Deadline for adverts for the December issue: Monday 18th Nov Deadline for contributions to the Community Pages: Wed 20th Nov

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A place to... cook, eat and be happy Contemporary Kitchen Design to suit your lifestyle

Contact our design team on 028 9081 7300 Showroom at: 531 Saintfield Road, Belfast. BT8 8ES

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Every year, heating our homes becomes ever more expensive, and as a result we do all kinds of things to cut our bills: we make sure our homes are properly insulated, turn the thermostat down a notch and do our best to save energy. But no matter what kind of heating system you have, there's a very good chance you're heating your entire home rather than the room you're using. Wouldn't it be great if you could heat just the bit you're in and do it quickly so you don't have to sit shivering?

That's the thinking behind Dyson's fan heaters, which use the firm's "air multiplier" technology to send a steady stream of hot air without the buffeting you get from normal fan heaters. They aren't cheap expect to pay £249 for a heater, or £349 for one that can cool air in the summer - but they're safe, effective and extremely efficient.

If you'd rather not spend quite so much on a heater, halogen heaters are worth considering: instead of heating the air, they heat whatever you point them at - and they do so instantly, which is a real boon if you've just come home from a typically cold November day. Prices start at

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around £15 for a basic model.

For larger rooms, it's worth looking for heaters that can rotate: that enables them to heat a wider area than immobile heaters can reach. Make sure they have anti-tilt shut-offs too, so that they automatically switch themselves off if they're accidentally toppled.

The cheapest heaters around are fan heaters, which as the name suggests use a fan to blow air over a heating element.

According to the Energy Saving Trust they aren't less efficient than other kinds of heating, but the less powerful the fan the longer it'll take them to heat a room: we wouldn't recommend trying to heat a high-ceilinged room with an £8 fan heater from the local supermarket.

If you spend a lot of time using a computer you'll know that your fingers are often the first things to feel the cold. Technology has the answer to that too: V8 Tools' heated computer keyboard is exactly what it sounds like, although for the time being you'll need to import one from the US. Avoid USB-powered heating devices: products such as USBpowered Monkey Hand Warmers are novelty gifts, and are really

not practical products.

If you often suffer from frozen feet there's a gadget for that too: the AccuLux foot warming mat, a flexible heating mat that's designed to make your tootsies toasty. Expect to pay around £39.99.

Humans aren't the only creatures to benefit from heating pads: they’re available for pets too. A quick search on eBay uncovers all kinds of electric pad heaters for dog and cat beds, with prices as low as £19.99. If you'd rather not leave anything electrical near your pets, microwaveable heat pads do much the same job for slightly less money.

While you're microwaving things for your pets, why not warm up some pads for yourself? You can try a pair of microwaveable slippers, a microwaveable hand warmer or a microwaveable neck wrap, and if you're suffering from sports injuries or arthritis you might find they help ease your symptoms too. Alternatively you might like to try the Heat In A Click Muscle Warm Pad, which quickly heats up to 54 degrees celsius and last for 20 minutes to two hours depending on the size of pad you buy.

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NET BAGS £3.50 each or 3 for £10 TON SACKS £48

(approx 15 net bags)

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Tel: 07934 663337 Store this number for Emergencies

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Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm Sat 9am - 12:45pm

November Offers valid to 30/11/2013 Beat the big freeze!

Comma XSTREAM DE-ICER 750ml

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Sealey Christmas Offers - call in for details.

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Codeword Solution on page 47 Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown.

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LAWNMOWERS Any Make • Any Model MOT • PSV • Servicing Air Conditioning Specialists in Auto Electrics To book your car in, phone today! tel: 028 9081 7062 or mob: 07771

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the landscape company ...give your garden some T.L.C.

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GARY DAVIDSON

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

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▪ Free Estimates ▪ Contact Stephen 07866 560 253 11 Winchester Road, Carryduff 12

Specialists in Cleaning Venetian Blinds PHONE FOR QUOTATION Venetian ▪ Vertical Blinds ▪ Curtain Rails Roller Blinds ▪ Supplied, Fitted & Repaired

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Tel: 028 90 815775

Whether yours are overgrown or over plucked, HD Brows can sculpt your brows into the perfect shape for your face and transform the way you look & feel about yourself.

Ring today to book a consultation

The party season is almost upon us... ...why not have your makeup applied by one of our make up artists for your big night out Spend £50 or more in Nov/Dec 2013 & receive a £5 voucher to use in January 2014 when you spend £20 or more

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November Offers Microdermabrasion: 10% off a single treatment Book a course of 3 and receive

a free Dermalogica gift Ear Piercing ÂŁ15 Reflexology ÂŁ20

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07841 469829  Window frames & doors washed on every visit at no extra cost  Gutter cleaning using our new vacuum system  Fascias & Soffit Cleaning  Pressure Washing Service

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If you need a window cleaner or any of our other services, please give us a call on 07841

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We are fully insured

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Sudoku

For solution, see page 47

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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Castlereagh Live Jazz Session Local Favourite Linley Hamilton headlines an afternoon of jazz jam packed with classics and introducing a modern vibe.

Date: Sunday 10 Nov Time: 3.00pm Adm: £8.00

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EST. 1960

Your local Musical Instrument Retailer

Pianos ~ Guitars ~ Violins ~ Drums ~ Bodhrans ~ Amplifiers ~ Gig Bags ~ Tuners

Piano Specialist

New  Used  Second Hand  Reconditioned

Interested in buying a Piano?

Check our website for stock

As well as selling pianos.....

At www.drummondreid.com you can have a look at the pianos we currently have in stock. Alternatively, call in for friendly advice if you’re not sure what type of piano to buy.

Where are we?

Just 3 miles from Carryduff, near the Temple

We also offer: French Polishing Furniture Restoration Piano hire, storage, removals and restoration

Now taking bookings for Christmas Eve Deliveries

....we now sell a wide range of guitars, violins, drums and other instruments and accessories Free and Easy Parking

Open: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday 10:30am to 4pm Saturday

Drummond Reid, 3 Drumalig Road, Temple, Carryduff. BT27 6UD tel: 028 9751 1213 email: info@drummondreid.com

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Based in Carryduff.

We offer professionally and competitively priced: ▪ Window Cleaning - traditional and pure water fed pole system ▪ Gutter, Conservatory & Fascia/Soffit Cleaning ▪ Roof Cleaning ▪ Patio & Driveway Power Washing Also: ▪ Exterior Property Painting ▪ Garden Maintenance ▪ Grass Cutting, Strimming & Pruning

For your free estimate, or for more information, please call

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Plumbing & Heating Oil & Gas Boiler Servicing Installation of Renewable Energies - Solar Biomass etc Based in Carryduff, we provide an extensive range of Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Mechanical Services in the local area and further afield, to meet with every client’s expectations.

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HOME CARE PODIATRY For an appointment, please call Laura on

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

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3rd Generation Family Run Business 30 years experience

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If you think your radiators might need flushed out, give us a call and one of our engineers will visit, diagnose the problem and give you a free quotation.

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Chimneys: Repaired, Replaced, Removed Pointing: Ridges, Valleys, Brickwork Roofs Cleaned: Moss Removed and Treated Guttering: Replaced, Repaired Power Washing: Driveways, Walls, Patios Aerials: Repaired, Replaced, Removed

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Adrian Murray Plumbing & Heating

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

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It looked pretty, but there was more plant than building!

It's funny how attached you can become to inanimate objects. It was only a summerhouse, after all - a glorified, double-doored, glassfronted shed. And in its time it has mainly housed folding chairs, the lawnmower, chicken bedding and the cat. Even so, I was sorry to be parting company with it.

not to stand in the middle of it and pull. Nothing salvageable was wasted. The doors went to a neighbour to become elongated cold frames; likewise the bigger windows. We kept the smaller ones to bring on beans and butternut squash plants in the future. Plus, there was enough kindling - or rather, there will be - to fill our wood store.

The next stage in my summerhouse grieving process occurred when Anne took me shed shopping, since we clearly didn't need another summerhouse and our actual shed was also on its last legs.

Summerhouse still sounded so When you run out of spaces on bright and optimistic, even this the doors to fit replacement hinges, it's time to call it a day. late in the year, despite its current appearance. The roof I wandered around the shed had become open plan in yard, surly and unimpressed, places and the Russian Vine like a schoolboy having to buy (not for nothing is it sometimes new shoes for next term. And known as mile-a-minute) had then I saw it, framed in golden infiltrated and exploited the sunlight: a wonder shed. With guttering, several joints and glass along one side to let in three places along one side light for propagation and so panel. So, all things that we can watch the birds, considered, it was time to and enough space for my make a difficult decision. Or tools, my bike and the cat, it rather, it was time for Anne to ticked all the boxes. Delivery make a difficult decision. was assured in four weeks' Demolition was a straightforward affair, once I'd taken on board Anne's advice

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However, now that we'd

prepared the ground, it was time to really prepare the ground by levelling it and adding a layer of sand. As the shed needs to sit on blocks and these have to be aligned and spaced perfectly, Anne waited until I'd gone out to work. A neighbour popped over to help; the same one who corrected my comedy coat rack (now you see it, now you pick it - and a pile of coats - up off the floor). By the time I returned home, all I needed to do was position some plastic sheeting, so that the cat didn't feel tempted to leave an organic time capsule in the sand.

The shed people delivered on time and put the shed up on site. The block work was, thanks to my non-involvement, perfect. Even the cat flap seemed to meet with Porsha's approval. She is a pre-named, rescue cat, so I take no responsibility.

In the evening, a deputation of neighbours came up to take a look around the shed (with torches). Like I say, it's a small village and not much happens here. One person asked, with genuine concern, if we planned to rent it out to holidaymakers.

I quickly shed some light on the matter.

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Focus on Movies

By Peter Stevenson

AT THE CINEMA: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 U, (95 mins) 2009 saw the release of the prequel to this movie (relax, a short synopsis is given at the start), an odd concoction of mad inventions, killer food storms and lessons about doing the right thing. Four years later, right on schedule, a sequel comes along, promising to be more madcap, more outrageous and even odder. Does it deliver?

The most important thing about an animated movie is, surprise, surprise, the animation…it is colourful, engaging and ultimately, loads of fun. What it lacks however, is that air of sophistication we get from Pixar, for example (think Finding Nemo). The eccentric silliness of the ‘monsters’ is admittedly handled well. While not being scary (this is a family film), they could very easily become dull and grating. As it is, as with the story in general, they bring brief moments of humour, mixed with mild threat and overall zaniness.

The dialogue is a patchy affair; jokes, punch-lines and a barrage of puns will have adults in the audience searching frantically for the exit.

Again, sophistication is lacking. The level of conversation should be higher than it is in order to include everyone but at least the kids seem to like it.

For such a silly premise, at its heart, this movie is surprisingly touching; its message about loyalty and its inevitable happy ending could have been sickeningly saccharine and schmaltzy, instead it is heartfelt and, dare I say it, believable. 3 / 5

On DVD: The Bling Ring 15 (90 mins) If you yearn for a movie which depicts the vacuous, empty shell of modern teen-dom, look no further. In this movie, a group of five equally empty-headed ‘friends’ (the end of the movie explains why inverted commas are required) use technology (Facebook) and the culture of celebrity worship to rob the A-list of Los Angeles while they are out of town. It is surprising, but probably true enough, the thrills these airheads get from this minimal contact with their idols, indeed one of the best quotes comes from Nicki (Emma Watson) who, when caught, cares, not about punishment, but asks: ‘What did Lindsay (Lohan) say?’

The acting is hit-and-miss. The most absorbing acting comes from Leslie Mann (This is 40) as Nicki and Emily’s (Georgia Rock) new-age mother Laurie, a woman who is home-schooling her kids, despite her syllabus seeming to come directly from self-help books. The biggest flaw in director Sofia Coppola’s depiction of the five members of the ‘bling ring’ is that, being so similar, they meld into one; it is difficult to pick out even one idiosyncrasy or identifiable characteristic of any one of them. Some would argue that is deliberately done to reinforce the blasé attitude of this social milieu but it makes the movie dull, even if only for 90 minutess.

Coppola has been criticised in the past for making movies with which she is comfortable, despite their being emotionally empty (Marie Antoinette). The Bling Ring goes just beyond these parameters, creating sympathy, if not empathy from her audience, particularly through the character of Marc (Israel Broussard). These characters just do not appreciate how pointless their ‘goals’ are and this is ultimately heart-breaking. Don’t expect a sequel, I’m not.

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Community Pages St Ita’s Primary School Open Morning Fri 13th Dec 9:15am to 11:15am (alternative Tues 17th Dec)

St Ita’s Primary School Dates for your Diary

School reopens for pupils – Mon 4th Nov St. Ita’s Open Morning – Fri 13th Dec 9.1511.15am Alternate date for Open Morning if adverse weather prevents Fri 13th Dec – Tues 17th Dec 9.15-11.15am School closes (Christmas Holidays) Fri 20th Dec School reopens for pupils – Tues 7th Jan 14 St Ita’s Christmas Shows: P1 Christmas Show – Tues 3rd Dec 9.30am P2 Christmas Show – Thurs 5th Dec 9.30am Nursery AM Christmas Show – Fri 6th Dec 10.30am Nursery PM Christmas Show – Fri 6th Dec 1.30pm P3 Christmas Show – Tues 10th Dec 9.30am St Ita’s Nativity & Carol Service – Wed 11th Dec 7pm The Minister for Education, Mr John O’Dowd visited St Ita’s on Wed 25th Sept.

He congratulated the staff and pupils on the outstanding inspection report and the quality of the standards achieved across all areas.

The pupils presented an assembly to celebrate European Day of Languages through song and multi-lingual conversations. After the assembly the minister visited all the classrooms during a guided tour of the school. Well done to everyone who participated and all the staff who assisted.

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Millennium Integrated Primary School Open Days Wed 11th Dec 9:30am to 11am, and 7-9pm Wed 8th Jan 9:30 to 11am St Joseph’s Primary School Open Day Mon 16th Dec 9:15am Carryduff Primary School Open Night see page 37 Tues 3rd December 6:30 to 8pm Moneyrea Primary School Open Day Wed 4th December 2-4 & 7-9pm Carryduff Presbyterian Church Fundraising for Malawi & Clic Sargent £5,000 was raised by the Malawi Group at a Talent Auction earlier this year in Carryduff Presbyterian Church halls with that sum divided evenly between Malawi Projects and CLIC Sargent.

Thanks to all the local people who donated their talents and local businesses who offered various products and services all of which were then bid for by local people.

Photo below shows the Carryduff/Mersey Street Malawi Group handing over a cheque for £2500 to Christine McClune from CLIC Sargent Children's Cancer organisation.

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Carryduff Action Cancer Support Group are hosting their annual 'Afternoon Tea' on 9th November in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall @3pm. Tickets £8.

The group would like to thank everyone who has continued to support us in raising money to help people and their families living with cancer. Without the support of the local community we could not raise funds to help Action Cancer.

Millennium Integrated Primary School The past term has seen our new Primary 1 classes settle well into life at Millennium IPS. This settling-in period was marked with a Harvest Service and thanksgiving. All the P1 children and their parents were welcomed to the school with a special assembly and presentation of certificates. The children from P3 and P4 sang beautifully at the service. The Salvation Army came too and were delighted to receive donations of food parcels for needy families.

The boys and girls in Primary 5, 6 and 7 spent an enjoyable afternoon with representatives from the Belfast Giants ice hockey team. They were given an informative talk about healthy lifestyle choices, highlighting the importance of diet and exercise. One of the players then took the children through a series of exercises for circuit training. Before they left, the Giants gave a number of tickets to school to bring a group of children to an ice hockey game. No doubt there will be great competition to be chosen to go.

Upcoming events: Members of the IEF to visit school for the official opening of the new building Christmas holiday - school finishes on Friday 20th December 2013at 12:00 and reopens at 09:00 on Monday 6th January 2014 Key Stage 2 Carol Service – 16th December 2013 Choir singing in Sprucefield and Forestside – 19th December 2013 Millennium IPS joining with local school for a Carol Service – 1st December 2013

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Volunteer Awards

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Castlereagh Borough Council has honoured the achievements of volunteers and volunteering groups across the Borough during an awards ceremony held at La Mon Hotel.

The aim of the awards was to formally recognise the valuable contribution and time commitment of volunteers in Castlereagh and celebrate their dedication and service in helping others within their community.

There was great excitement surrounding European Day of Languages 2013 as classes enjoyed a fantastic variety of events this year.

The P7 classes welcomed four students from Aquinas who taught lessons in Spanish and French. The P5 classes dressed in costume and performed a French assembly for their parents and carers. This was a dazzling array of songs, actions, dance and role play which allowed the P5 pupils to show, just how much French they now know!

Killynure Community Association won in the Supporting Volunteer Award (Small Group) 2013 category. The award was presented by Tim McGarry, Mayor of Castlereagh, Councillor David Drysdale and Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland. Congratulations to all involved.

P3 -P7 classes welcomed back Madam Collins who led really fun activities & games all teaching French. While P1 & P2 classes enjoyed their usual Irish lessons with Mrs Farrell. All of the classes in KS2 loved taking part in the flag trail, the poster design competition and the ‘Hello’ in different European languages competition. EDL was a great success as we all improved our languages while having good fun! Well done everyone!!!

Toddle Inn Pre School Moneyrea has started offering pre pre-school in two afternoon sessions held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12.45 to 2.45pm during the Primary School term. These sessions are open to children from 2 years and 10 months with a maximum of 16 children.

Places are charged per session and there is still availability. To register, please call in, or phone and speak to the Pre-school leader, Daphne Nicholl on 028 90449393.

Toddle Inn is a non profit making organisation.

Castlereagh Arts Winter Programme has a ‘something for everyone’ lineup which includes family events, festivals, craft workshops, comedy, live music, pop up programmes and free arty antics on offer to schools and community groups across the Borough. Many events are free, and everyone is invited. For the programme brochure, please ring the Community Arts & Outreach Officer at 028 90 494550 or email arts@castlereagh.gov.uk or view details at castlereagh.gov.uk/arts 42

63 children were entered for Associated Board Music exams in June 2013. We are extremely proud of their wonderful results.

Everyone passed and Aobh Hollywood (right) got the highest mark.

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Dromara and District Community Art Group are a recently

formed group, and are holding an Exhibition and Sale on Saturday 7th December 2013 at the Lagan Park Centre, Hillsborough Road Dromara starting at 10am.

Why not come along and view the work of the many talented local artists. This is a good chance to buy a Christmas present or two, perhaps an original painting or something from one of the Craft stalls. For further information about the Art Group or the Exhibition and Sale contact Bill at 028 9269 9040 or Evelyn at 028 9753 3377

Carryduff Historical Society Monday 11th November 2013

‘The Irish Famine in Ulster’ A talk on the Irish Famine in Ulster will be given by Clive Scoular, author, local historian & lecturer on the Great Famine and its effects within Ulster.

The meeting starts at 8pm, in the Committee Room in Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

The meeting is open to non-members but if you would like to join the society just come along and have a chat with the Membership Secretary.

Jobs Fair at Europa Hotel Belfast's Europa Hotel will play host to a major Jobs Fair and Advice Forum on 14 November 2013 10am to 6pm.

The jobs fair has been organised by the Department for Employment and Learning. A wide range of vacancies will be available as well as advice and guidance on a range of training and re-skilling opportunities. Large and small employers from across Northern Ireland will be available to answer questions, discuss training and offer employment opportunities. If you're in the market for a new career, or looking for the first step on the ladder, this is the place you need to be. The event is free so just bring yourself, and your CV along.

For further information contact Hugh Logue on 028 9025 2225, Jackie Adamson on 028 9025 2325 or visit www.jobcentreonline.com.

Further information is also available on www.nidirect.gov.uk/belfast-jobs-fair-and-adviceforum.

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Macmillan Cancer Support

Cbeebies Disney Tribute breakfast on Saturday 23rd November at the Auld House, Moneyreagh.

Kiddies can come along and enjoy breakfast with their favourite Disney characters. Adults £10 and children £5.

To book call Valerie on 90815050.

Solicitors across NI in partnership with Macmillan are offering a free will writing service. Throughout November, the solicitors will waive their fees for writing a basic will and instead ask clients for a voluntary minimum donation of £50 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

TinyLife 25th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service in St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast on Sunday 24th November at 3.30pm.

An interdenominational service celebrating 25 years of supporting premature and sick babies born in Northern Ireland.

Open to everyone. RSVP by 18th Nov. rsvp@tinylife.org.uk

To find your nearest solicitor, call Joanne Young on 07779 289 179 or email jyoung@macmillan.org.uk

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Church Info ♦ Church Info ♦ Church Info St Ignatius Parish Church (Church of Ireland) Rev Stephen Lowry 02890 812342 Celebrating: New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Opportunities Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. Wednesday Holy Communion: 10.30am Followed by lunch on 4th Wednesday Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 (Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm) Ring for details Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details on Squirrels, Sorted Sun: 7:30pm to 9pm (12-18yrs). Contact Elaine Donnell 07957 554226 Beavers, Cubs, J-Club Fri: 7:30pm to 9pm (P2-P7 age). Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 Rainbow S-Club Sun: 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs). Contact Raymond Scott 02890 812515 Guides and Scouts Thurs: 7pm to 9pm. Contact Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Brownies Babies and Toddlers Fri: 10:00 to 11:30am.

Bowling Club Wed:7:30-9:30pm Golf Society As arranged, contact office for details

Carryduff Baptist Church Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm www.carryduffbaptist.org Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Contact Johnnie Black 90 449250 Bible Study: Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10:00am. Contact Maisie Smith 90 703336 Tues 8pm Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11:00am Contact Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Want to know Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am. Contact Rita Carson 90 815214 more about Campaigners for Boys Wed: 6:45-8pm. Ages 4-18 Contact Christianity?

Jim Norris 90 813726 Wed 8:15pm Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm. Contact Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies1st Mon Marion Moreland 90 644659 Mens 3rd Mon Fred 90 703336

Carryduff Elim Church Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday Services: 11am Morning Worship and 6.30pm (crèche at Morning Service) Noah’s Ark (Parent & Toddlers) Thursday 10am Healing Rooms (Prayer for the Sick) Thursday 8pm Kidzone Friday 6.30pm Young People’s Fellowship Every Sunday Evenings

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff, Fr Martin Kelly 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sun 9am,10:30am,12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge Sun: 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Badminton (Adults) Mon: 8:30pm. Mary O’Hara 90 813142.

Tai Chi: 90 815439 Bowling Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers Tues: 6:30-7:40pm, Wed: 6:40-7:50pm. Siobhan Laverty 90 812047 Yoga Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Play School: Cubs Mon & Thurs 6:30 to 8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Kate Toner 90 812242 Scouts Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm. Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Youth Club: Venturers Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Chris Conway Set Dancing Thurs: 8:15pm to 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 90 817622 Speech & Drama Mary Hesketh 92 607579 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 44

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Cairnshill Methodist Church Rev Colin Duncan 028 90 790570 Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month Check our website for latest information on our organisations over the summer months. www.cairnshillmethodist.org email: cj.duncan@btinternet.com See main community page entry on page 47

Carryduff Presbyterian Church, Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook

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Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk

Sunday School: 10:30am. Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service.

Parents & Toddlers Wed: 10am-12noon. Contact Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade Tues: under 5s 6:30 to 7:45 other ages 7pm to 8:45. Contact Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade Thurs: age 5-8 6:30pm to 7:30pm, age 8-11 7pm to 8:15pm, age 11-18 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Contact David Guthrie 90 666494 Mixed Bowling Fellowship Mondays: 7:45pm Ladies PW 1st Mon of month (not Jun,July&Aug): 7:45pm. Contact Lesley Smyth 90 812232 Mens Fellowship 2nd Tues of month: 2pm Contact Hugh Munro 90 812361 Badminton Wed: Juniors (under 16s) 7:15 to 8:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15 to 10:30pm.

Contact Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm. Contact Mervyn 90 812749

Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church Rev David McLaughlin 028 90 815846 Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm (Half hour prayer meeting before services) Sabbath School & Bible Class 10.15 - 11am Contact Wilfred Crawford 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting Wed 7:00pm -7:50 ( Sept- April) Contact Miriam McLaughlin 90 815846 Bible Study Group Wed 8pm -9:30pm. Contact Minister Senior Youth Group Fri @ 8:00pm (Sept- May) Contact Mark Stronge 07882 109848 Mens Breakfast Club 4-6 times per year Contact Minister

Newtownbreda Gospel Hall, 96A Newtownbreda Road, Belfast.

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Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School Sunday 3pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting Monday 7pm (Oct to March) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500

Ballymagarrick Gospel Hall, Hillsborough Road, Carryduff.

Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School 3pm Children’s Meetings each Tues @ 7pm.

For transport ring Ruth 02892 639224.

Purdysburn Gospel Hall, Belfast BT8 8LT

Moneyreagh NonSubscribing Presbyterian Church, Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 (mobile)

Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to Sunday Service: 11.30am April) For enquiries & transport ring William: 028 90813500 Sunday School 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as Carryduff Gospel Hall, 1 Comber Road, Carryduff. appropriate.

Tel:028 9081 3899 www.carryduffgospelhall.com Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Sunday Services: Morning Service 11am Church. All are very welcome.

Sunday School 3pm Evening Service 7pm

Elkana Christian Fellowship, 1A Comber Road, C’duff. www.elkanachristianfellowship.com Morning Worship 11am Fellowship Service 6:30pm

Prayer & Bible Study Tuesday 8pm

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Hairdresser Head Office 34 Karen Gordon Hair 2 Louise Gallagher Hairdressing 13

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Builder

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Carpets Carpet Services NI

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Cleaning All Over Cleaning DK Cleaning Services More to Life

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Community Services Carryduff Gospel Hall Carryduff Primary School

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Kitchens

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DK Cleaning Services

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Roofing Services Aerial & Roofing Services

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Landscaping Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

Property Maintenance

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Massey Cleaning & Support Services 17

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Interior Design

Car Servicing

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Solicitor

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Car Parts

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Restaurant

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Handyman

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Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms BTK Services RJS Patterson

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Carryduff WI

Church Special Events and Services for November Remembrance Service. Sunday 10th Nov, 11.30am.

Lay Witness Weekend. Fri 22 to Sun 24 Nov. Special events and Services. Everyone Welcome, families, friends and visitors.

Check our website for full details: www.cairnshillmethodist.org

In September, four ladies from Carryduff WI Joan, Patricia, Kathleen and Jean joined other members from Rowallane area group for a craft weekend at An Grianan, near Drogheda, Co Louth, where they participated in beading, painting, relaxation and photography.

They all had a very enjoyable weekend with good food, good company and great craic.

WI monthly meetings: Ladies please come and join us and enjoy a hearty welcome. We meet every 2nd Monday night of the month at St Ignatius Church Hall at 8pm, varied speakers and a cup of tea.

If you would like to find out more, contact Jean on 02890 813119 or just come along on the night.

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