November Carryduff Focus

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Contents:

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Articles: Tech Spec - Ones to Watch

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A Better Life

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Science Facts

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Gardening - Leaves

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Travel - The Great Wall of China

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Cartoon - Buster

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Movie Review

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- Hotel Transylvania - What to expect when you’re expecting

Inventions - Microwave Ovens

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Seasonal Recipe: 10

Venison Casserole

Puzzles: Codeword Wordsearch - Computers Sudoku Puzzle Solutions

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Regulars: Local Useful Numbers Community Pages Index

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Deadline for the December issue is Monday 19th November

Welcome to the November issue of the Carryduff Focus November is officially the last month of Autumn, and we’ve had some lovely mild sunny days in amongst all the rain. Of course, having no cloud cover does bring cooler nights, but it’s fantastic for star gazing.

It really is amazing how many are visible around Carryduff. Every now and again I check the orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) on www.heavens-above.com and either manage to completely forget when it’s going to be visible, or if I do remember, there’s too much cloud cover to see anything. But now, I’m happy to admit I’ve finally seen it! It happened to be the night of the final of the Great British Bake Off on TV, so to make sure I didn't forget this time, I sat watching with my coat on, ready to rush out the door at 8:43pm exactly! It’s quite remarkable to see the speed it travels at, and to think there are people up there!

If you’re interested, you can register at heavens-above.com and pick your location from their database—then you get precise information showing when it’s visible and at what part of the sky. It’s usually only visible for a few minutes, so you don't have to stand out in the cold for long! The next really good viewings (that aren't in the middle of the night) will be just before Christmas.

Let’s hope we get some clear nights.

The ISS even has it’s own fan club www.issfanclub.com where you can listen to the astronauts being interviewed by school children. Fascinating! And, if you have a twitter account, just follow @twisst to get tweets when the ISS is going to be visible at your location. Isn't technology wonderful!!!

Have a great November!

Deirdre

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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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Contact ‘Insurance Matters’ Michael Brown 07734 004 078

For Christmas Appointments limited availability remaining Book soon to avoid disappointment!

Contact Gillian 07738 005 191 for appointments FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Wee Meal Deal A wee dinner & a wee pudding for £5.00 “Ye couldn't be bad te that” Tell yer friends!

Mon to Sat 4pm - 7pm No Age limit Bring Your Own No corkage charge!

Open: Mon-Sat 9am - 7:30pm Closed Sunday Unit 7, Carryduff Shopping Centre

Tel: 028 9081 5392

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

COMPETITIVE RATES Any handyman Jobs also done by fitters if required Contact Gary 07884 090505 Email: gary.davidson02@btinternet.com 12

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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Man and a Van Need something moved from A to B? Call us!

Friendly, professional service at Cheap Rates Mondays Derriaghy Cricket Club, 5:30pm Wednesdays Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff, 9:45am & 6pm Thursdays Lower Maze Community Hall, Culcavy Road, Hillsborough, 6:15pm Tel: Anne Marie 028 4062 4879

New, Locally Based Company

House & Garden Clearances House Moves • Deliveries • Collections

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Beautiful Hair - Naturally Award Winning Salon HHHHH 5 Star Salon Head Office Hair Company Queensway, Carryduff, Co. Antrim, BT8 8NX

T: 028 9081 5987 Member of G oo

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Our staff of highly trained, award winning, professional hairstylists will help you find the look that is right for your personality and lifestyle.

At our five star salon we are passionate about our work, we have mastered the latest techniques to give you elegant, gorgeous, and fun styles to suit your individuality. Our goal is to help you look stunning - even days after you leave our salon, we will provide you with the tips and tricks to help you maintain your style at home.

To improve the lustre, strength, and appearance of your hair, our salon uses only the best of professional hair care products including Schwarzkopf and GHD. From nourishing shampoos to fortifying conditioners to strong, yet flexible styling enhancers, we have everything you need for healthy, well-styled hair.

Call in and speak to us for a no obligation consultation to identify and create the look best suited for your style and tastes.

We ensure the most stunning results on your styles and cuts. Or give someone you care for one of our gift vouchers as a special thank you.

We would all like to welcome Danielle back to work after the birth of her beautiful son Darragh

LOGS FOR SALE at wholesale prices!

All types of Electrical Works Undertaken: Rewires • Alarms • Security Lighting Garden Lighting • Inspection & Testing

All makes of Oil Fired Boilers Serviced and Repaired Emergency Breakdown Service Are you wasting money on heating oil?

Is your boiler running efficiently?

For your free quotation:

NET BAGS £3.50 each or 3 for £10 15 TON SACKS £48 (approx net bags) 10 Oak Hardwood HEAT LOGS £5 12 softwood BRIQUETTES £4 Net bag kindling STICKS £1.50 FREE Delivery throughout local area Also

Tree Work & Stump Removal

Contact: Lawrence 0774 555 3331 or Robert 07877 916 065 W. J. REPAIRS Domestic Appliances  Frames & Doors washed for FREE  Gutter cleaning using our new vacuum system

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

 Powerwashing Paths, Patios, Roofs, Driveways, also re-sanding of block paving

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SALES SERVICE ~ REPAIRS INSTALLATION Washing Machines Dishwashers ~ Ovens Freezers ~ Cookers ~ Hobs ~ Fridges Tumble Dryers ~ Microwave Ovens ~ ~ Vacuum Cleaners ~ Free Standing & Integrated Appliances Most Brands All NI covered Evening/Emergency Calls Welcome

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November Offers..

Gelish Colour on fingers or toes: Only £22.00 (colour only) Spray Tan Saturdays: Full body £15.00.

Microdermabrasion Wednesdays: single session only £25 saving £10 Not valid when paying by voucher.

Reflexology: Only £20.00 Next Semi Permanent Clinic: Wed 7th November Find us on:

Call Karen Crossett:

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Chic Beauty Clinic

Tel: 02890 813672

Emerson House, Carryduff (below the Spar)

Karen’s Salon has now been open for an amazing two years. Karen said “The first two years have just flown by! I would like to thank all my clients for their custom and I look forward to continuing to welcome them back to the Salon.”

Karen Gordon Hair is a unisex salon, specialising in colouring, cutting & blowdrying. The salon stocks the popular Bed Head range & Macadamia Oil treatments.

Appointments for the busy Christmas period are filling up. Ring TODAY to book

Karen Gordon Hair

Tel: 028 90815661

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Carryduff Auto Parts Instock: Beta overalls Auto Glym Ferodo braking Sealey tools Wynn’s products Teng tools Lucas products Opening Hours:

November Offers valid to 30/11/2012 Beat the big freeze!

Comma XSTREAM DE-ICER 750ml

£2.50 when you quote ‘Focus’

Sealey Christmas Offers - call in for details.

Ring XENON ULTIMA +120% Halogen headlamp bulbs & battery chargers

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

Find us on Facebook

Tel: 028 90 814048 email: carryduff.capc@autonetplus.co.uk Unit E, Carryduff Business Park, Comber Road, Carryduff. BT8 8AN

ALAN WEIR

OIL SERVICE from £40 GAS SERVICE from £50

Rapid Breakdown Service

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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24-hr Breakdown Service 7 Church Rd, Boardmills, Carryduff. BT27 6UP

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All types of Joinery work:    

Kitchens & Bespoke Furniture Doors ♦ Floors ♦ Stairs ♦ Roofs PVC Fascia and Soffits Small Extensions

Contact Gareth 07766 816 000 Joinery & Kitchens

Ivanhoe Hotel 556 Saintfield Road, Carryduff

Book your Office Christmas Party Lunch for just £14.95 per person Dinner for just £18.95 per person Special Offers available for Group Bookings of 15+

Pensioners’ Christmas Lunches from just £11.00

Make sure you book early for Boxing Day!

Please phone or call at Reception:

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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.

Cheese Counter | Quality Fresh Produce | Butcher | Bakery | Delicatessen Dobbies Garden World | Saintfield Road | Lisburn | Belfast | BT27 5PG Tel: 02892 626 960

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

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For an appointment, please phone 028 90 815775

Now open on Mondays

Why not book in for some serious pampering before the Christmas rush begins?

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Passion Hair & Beauty We’ve Moved!

But not too far. Just from A to B (have a look at the map, right) Our new address is: Unit 10 Glenview Industrial Estate Tower Lane Hillsborough Road Moneyreagh

Tel: 028 9044 9331 www.passionhairandbeautymoneyreagh.com

Find us on Facebook

All Drivers are DOE Approved and all cars are PSV’d

Special Offer: Carryduff to Belfast International Airport

£25 £12

Carryduff to Belfast City Airport Call and Book NOW ▪ 24 Hour Service Available

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LETS MAKE WEIGHT LOSS DREAMS COME TRUE AT SLIMMING WORLD FOR CHRISTMAS We know how challenging the run up to Christmas can be, with half term. Halloween, Christmas shopping and parties all to contend with. Slimming World are launching a 12 weeks of Christmas campaign in the run-up to Christmas. Throughout the 12 weeks, members will be given the opportunity to take part in Festive Food Optimising, ensuring them seasonal success and fabulous weight loss results.

Come along and join me, Alice, and my wonderful Carryduff Group members in the Ivanhoe Hotel every Thursday 5.15pm and 7.15pm for fun filled and unmissable celebrations and special offers right through to the New Year.

Here are some of our amazing festive offers: 12 week countdown pay for 10 weeks get 2 weeks free + a Slimming World 'Little Book of Sauces' Free Bring a friend, get a week free, running between 15th October - 5th January.

Lots of food ideas and recipes for comfort food that the whole family can enjoy all Winter long.

A dazzling and unmissable Christmas Party, and much, much more - such as, competitions, quizzes and taster nights.

Come along, let Slimming World make your Christmas wishes come true with a healthier lifestyle.

It will change your life, it did mine.

MONDAY Moneyrea The Auld House, Church Road, 5:30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Amy 07834 818 661

THURSDAY Carryduff Ivanhoe Hotel, Saintfield Rd, 5.15pm & 7.15pm Tel: Alice 07765 824294

Saintfield Academy Primary School 194 Listooder Road, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Heather 07882 049 569

Special Offers for November Bring a new member, get a week free If five join together, pay no joining fee Pay for ten weeks up front, get two weeks free + a free recipe book

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Carryduff Offers Available: 5th November to 18th November

Emerson House, Ballynahinch Rd, Carryduff. Telephone: 028 90 812137 26

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Carryduff

Other Services available at your local SPAR Hot Food ▪ Bakery ▪ Deli ▪ Stamps ▪ FREE-to-use ATM eTop Up

PayPoint Tim Hortons

Collect+ Parcel Service Coffee and Donuts

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LAWNMOWERS Ken’s Engineering In business for the past 25 years

Suppliers of new and reconditioned Lawnmowers Repairs to all types of mowers, Hedgecutters, Strimmers and Chainsaws

Organise your lawnmower service NOW!

Tel: 9081 4797 All makes and models repaired Local Collection / Delivery Service 27 Drumview Road Carryduff

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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.

HOME CARE PODIATRY For an appointment, please call Laura on

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

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Kerr Fuels Economy Heat Triple Heat Coal Doubles Coal

£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)

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School Transport - Church Outings Sports Events - Day Tours Corporate Travel - Evenings Out Golf Transport Tel No:

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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

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Vincey formerly Lough Moss Motors welcomes customers old and new

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phone 028 9751 2840 or mob: 07927 082 568 or 07591 341765 Find us on Drumalig Road past Rockmount Golf Club

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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

Brae Bathrooms, 188b Saintfield Road, Commons Brae (behind Tesco Express)

www.brae-bathrooms.co.uk

Tel: 028 90 703422

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

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Top Tips for First Time Buyers - Part 2 Solicitor Michael Stafford explains what you need to know when buying a repossessed property in the second of our 2-part series.

3. Survey We advise our clients to obtain a FULL survey on the property they are buying. If you are getting a mortgage the bank will usually require a survey and some will even include it free of charge. However be aware that these surveys are usually quite superficial. A full survey will reveal any internal, external and structural work to be done to the property, and highlight the problems you may face once you move in. It may cost £150 in the short term but will potentially save you considerable money and stress in the long term. However, don’t waste money on obtaining your survey straight away, there may be an issue regarding the legal title which will prevent you from proceeding anyway. Wait until you get the all clear from your solicitor before putting your hand in your pocket.

4. New Kitchens, Bathrooms & Conservatories So you have walked into your potential new home and are pleasantly surprised to see a brand new kitchen, bathroom and new conservatory. At this price it may seem too good to be true, and unfortunately sometimes it is. Remember this house is for sale because the previous owner defaulted on his/her mortgage. Your solicitor will carry out searches in the bankruptcy and EJO offices however these will only reveal judgements against the owner. A creditor may avoid obtaining a judgement, instead choosing to take matters into their own hands. The Law Society has issued warnings about disgruntled kitchen salesmen turning up to the home in question and ripping the aforementioned kitchen out. Be warned!

5. Apartments When buying an apartment beware of service charge costs. A service charge is a yearly amount which covers maintenance and upkeep of the communal areas of an apartment block.

If you buy an apartment make sure you factor in this added cost, as it is compulsory. Ask the agent to find out the price. Asking early will allow you to make an informed decision on whether you can afford it. Prices vary widely and will depend on the number of apartments, age of the property and the amenities the complex provides.

Neighbours – remember you will be sharing certain communal areas with your neighbours, e.g. hallways, driveways and any bills that may arise. There may also be rules which you will have to abide by, for example that washing is not hung on balconies. To check the rules ask the estate agent or your solicitor for a copy of the Articles of Association for the apartment’s management company.

It is worth taking legal advice if you have a property law query. Our team of solicitors are experts in property law and will be happy to assist you.

Tel: 02890

230808 web: www.campbellstafford.com

Quaygate, 19-21 Station St, Belfast, BT3 9DA 34

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Adrian Murray Plumbing & Heating

All types of Plumbing and Heating work undertaken

Full Bathroom Refurbishments Underfloor Heating Solar Hot Water Systems Oftec Registered

Call Adrian on:

07515 148 605

2012 Gospel Mission in Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church (Killynure Road) Starting on Continues Closes on

Sunday 28th Oct 7pm Weeknights at 8pm Sunday 11th Nov 7pm

Preachers (DV) Dr. Ian Paisley (Lord Bannside) Dr. David McILveen Rev David McLaughlin Singing and Testimonies each evening ".... Ye must be Born Again" John 3:7 Tel: 028 90815846

Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH AMBULANCE 999 Carryduff Surgery 90 812211 Repeat Prescriptions 90 813266 GP Out of Hours 90 796220 Chemist 90 812405 Carryduff Dental Practice 90 812431 Church Road Dental Care 90 817848 Optician - Gillian Gervais 90 812890 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Ulster Hospital 90 484511 EMERGENCY FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone08000132290 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 AND TAKEAWAYS New Century 90 812755 John Dorey’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber 90 813822 Carryduff Cabs 90 812345 Carryduff Taxis 90 795050 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630 EDUCATION Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary St Joseph’s Primary Carr Primary Moneyrea Primary

90 812918 90 813688 90 813523 92 638615 90 448443

LEISURE Lough Moss Centre Carryduff Library Xtravision Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel

90 814884 90 813568 90 812522 90 812240

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Buster

New Sunday Carvery Every Sunday from 30th Sept 4 courses £14.95

Meal Deal Thurs & Fri Evenings Main Course and Glass of Wine £9.95

Saturday Nights

Now taking

Xmas bookings

Party Nights 8th & 15th Dec

Bistro menu served until 7:30pm A La Carte from 7:30pm onwards Followed by live music in the Lakeview Lounge St. Andrews suite available for Weddings, Functions, Parties, Christenings, Family gatherings etc.

Please contact Julie for further details.

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Focus on Movies

By Peter Stevenson

AT THE CINEMA: Hotel Transylvania U, (91 mins) Tired of being constantly attacked with stakes by ‘paranoid’ humans, Count Dracula decides to do the only logical thing: build a hotel exclusively for monsters; NO HUMANS ALLOWED! So when a human (Jonathan Van Helsing) breaks the hotel’s defences and crashes Mavis’s (Dracula’s 118 year old daughter) birthday party, Dracula needs to return him to the ‘human world’ without any of the guests noticing.

That’s the (fairly flimsy) plot out of the way, so now we can have some fun with a zany script and comic characters, can’t we? If we look at the dialogue first: joke after joke falls flat, barely registering with the audience (of any age). Occasionally a smile is raised but not at any sharp punch line or the conclusion of a witty anecdote. Indeed the best example of humour is Dracula’s disgust at how vampires are portrayed in movies when he sees a clip of Twilight. Screenwriters Robert Smigel and Peter Baynham miss opportunities for little witticisms everywhere. Characterisation seems to be based around the deadpan irony with which the monsters regard each other (and themselves).

Dracula himself (voiced by Adam Sandler) is portrayed as little more than an anaemic sorcerer (since when?), determined to protect his daughter from the outside world (if animated overprotective parent story lines are your thing, I recommend Pixar’s vastly superior Finding Nemo).

Mavis and Jonathan’s teen romance lacks spark, and it is difficult to believe in these starcross’d lovers. But believe we must or the conclusion makes no sense. As in countless romcoms, the movie culminates in a race to the airport as true feelings are realised (Dracula’s feelings, not Mavis or Jonathan’s) but again, any chance for true comedy is wasted for the sake of some novel animation. Here’s the truly terrifying part: the inevitable sequel.

2/5

On DVD: What To Expect When You’re Expecting 12A (110 mins) Who would have thought that having a baby could be so…boring?

Five couples, each with their own issues, fears and problems encounter the joys and mishaps of fertility. One would think that stars like Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez could wait for a good script to come along before signing up to star in any movie but not in this case anyway.

Cue jokes about morning sickness, bladder control, weight issues, cravings, and even a car chase in golf buggies, herein lies the problem: it’s just not funny. There is nothing new here; we have seen it all before (in better movies). What director Kirk Jones (Waking Ned) does is try to bring the birthing experience into the 21st Century, particularly through Chris Rock’s character and all he does is make the fatherhood experience seem all the more tedious.

Other characters fair less well: neither Lopez nor Diaz are likeable or seem to have a mothering bone in their bodies. Chace Crawford and Anna Kendrick provide a more youthful bent but, for two kids in their twenties, they seem to have had the fun sucked out of them. Most disappointing is the usually decent Dennis Quaid who appears to have lost his acting mojo to be replaced with lame jokes and stereotypical buffoonery (one can almost hear the canned laughter). His son (Ben Falcone) and daughter-in-law (Elizabeth Banks) do better as they struggle to muddle through their setbacks as they collide with problems around every corner.

Matthew Morrison and Joe Manganiello were cast simply as eye candy for the female aimed audience; they do little else.

Few good movies are released on DVD this month, but this is still one to be avoided.

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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 Tuesday 11th Dec – P3 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall Wed 12th Dec – Whole School Nativity & Carol Service 7pm in Church Friday 14th 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.

St Ita’s Charity Sports Talk - A

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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.

raised a fabulous £65,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care during this year. Some of the members pictured (below) with the cheque before it’ was presented to Marie Curie.

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A message from Alliance Councillor Alderman Geraldine Rice Carryduff is mentioned in records as early as 1623.

Carrow-Hugh-Duffe, the original village, was formed where six roads and the Carryduff River crossed.

However, from 1960 onwards the village expanded with the building of numerous housing developments. Many of these projects were built on green-field sites and little land remains between Carryduff and the Southern Border of Belfast.

People do need houses, but any development should come with suitable infrastructure to sustain the developments. This is not happening and congestion continues to get worse on a daily basis.

Then the minister permits the development of the Carryduff Shopping Centre - an area that was designated in BMAP for commercial use only. This is, the Minister thinks, going to “revitalise the heart of Carryduff� - 150 apartments and 16 shops? This is despite 2000 objections from the people of Carryduff.

Carryduff Community have more imagination than a Minister who knows nothing about the area! What Carryduff really needs, is a new shopping centre with a good anchor store and a range of shops to suit local people.

Carryduff has been allowed to develop without character over the past number of years - limited community facilities, major traffic congestion, apartments built and lying empty. Is this planned development going to exacerbate the problems we already face on a daily basis?

The developers are supposed to be re-aligning the junction at the Comber/ Ballynahinch roads to reduce the number of accidents that occur daily, and providing an underground car park at the centre despite obvious problems - the river running through it, as well as a main sewer and part of the Mourne Conduit. I for one, hope all the conditions on the planning application are met. As a Councillor, I foresee the promises made by developers never being met.

I have represented the residents of Carryduff for 24 years and am disappointed with the decisions made by planners in DOE and by Road Service in DRD, despite numerous representations. It is as if Carryduff is of no significance to anyone except those who reside here.

To contact Geraldine, on this or any other issue, email geraldine.rice@allianceparty.org

Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church 2012 Gospel Mission in Church, Sun 28th Oct 7pm & weeknights at 8pm. Finishes Sun 11th Nov 7pm. Preachers: Dr Ian Paisley, Dr David McIlveen, Rev David McLaughlin

Carryduff Elim Mother & Toddler Group On Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon at Carryduff Elim Church. Starting back on 20th September.

Coffee, chat & lots of fun for your little ones!

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Community Pages 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

Christmas Fayre St Ignatius Church Saturday 25th Nov, from 11am to 1pm at St Ignatius Carryduff Parish Church Hall (Comber Road). Everyone Welcome!

A morning out for the whole family!!

Table Quiz for Marie Curie Cancer Care From 9pm on Friday 16th November at Drumaness Mills Football Club, organised by the local Down Fundraising Group. Entry to the Quiz is £5 per head, payable on the night.

Carryduff Primary School Half Term 29 Oct – 2 Nov Anti-Bullying Week 19 – 23 Nov PTA Christmas Fair 29 Nov Everybody Welcome Scholastic Book Fair 26 – 30 Nov Open Night 4 Dec School & Playgroup Christmas Concert 11 & 12 Dec Non Uniform Day 21 Dec 44

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Carryduff Neighbourhood Policing Team Keeping Yourself and Your Property Safe over the Festive Season Yourself and children  Stay in bright, well-lit and busy areas  Spread your valuables around e.g. keep your phone in your bag, house keys in a trousers pocket and money in a jacket pocket.  If someone tries to take something from you, it may be better to let them take it rather than getting into a confrontation and risking injury.  An attacker might be stronger than you. It is often better to shout loudly and run away.  If available carry a personal alarm with you.

Home  Going out? Close and lock all external doors and windows  If you have an alarm set it when you go out or go to bed  Don't keep large sums of cash at home  Always ask callers for identification and check it carefully. Do not let anyone into your home until you are satisfied as to who they are.  Do you place expensive Christmas presents under the tree? Hide them away. Wrap empty boxes and place them under trees.

Vehicle  Lock doors, close windows and sun roof when you leave the car for any length of time.  Don't leave valuables on display  Remove the stereo if you can and any satellite navigation devices etc  Never store the car's documents in the car  On frosty mornings, don't leave your car unattended with the engine running while it defrosts.  Do not leave your vehicle unlocked in garage forecourts In an emergency phone 999.

Non emergency 0845 600 8000

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St Joseph’s Primary School has been selected to perform in the ‘With One Voice’ concert which is being held at the Waterfront Hall on Thursday 15th November 2012. The concert is being arranged as part of a fundraising drive to provide a new MRI Scanner for the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children.

St Joseph’s choir will perform a piece entitled ‘Nursery Rhyme Time’ which was specially composed for and dedicated to the school by composer Mark Dougherty. He had worked with the children from St Joseph’s previously and was very keen to have them participating once again in this event.

Mark attended a choir rehearsal and shared some insights into the piece as well as describing to the children how it should be performed on the night. Commenting on his visit Mark added, ‘ Northern Ireland is the only region in the UK which doesn’t have a dedicated MRI scanner for children. This concert has been organised to help raise funds for that appeal. Hopefully, if sufficient money is raised and a scanner can be provided, it will help to improve medical provision for children such as these’. He commended the children for their enthusiasm and thanked Mrs Mc Kenna and Mrs Creighton for all their efforts in preparing the children for the big performance.

St Joseph’s Carryduff has just recently completed the first phase of its eco garden and shortly children from Nursery to Primary Seven will have the opportunity of using the garden to develop their learning and understanding of sustainable development. The entrance to the garden is marked by a beech and willow tunnel through which the children will pass as they follow the gravel path to a pond area where they will be able to participate in pond dipping lessons.

There are also a number of raised beds which will be used for planting a range of vegetables and fruit as well as a new herb garden. The eco-garden has an outdoor study area with a table and benches which will be used by a whole class during an outdoor lesson.

Millennium Primary School We are delighted to show off our new school Gaelic football kit. The boys looked very smart when they competed in it at a tournament with other local schools.

Many thanks to Mr Donnelly our P3 teacher and team coach for organising the kits for the boys.

Congratulations to our P7 pupil Ryan Cupples-Menendez who has recently become the Ulster Under 14 Bagpipe Champion. Ryan also took part in the Cowan Highland Games in Scotland and finished 6th in the Under 16 category.

Well done Ryan, we’re very proud of you!

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Carryduff Retirement Association Outings in November: 8 November. Visit to Comber Cinema Club, for screening of 'Shenandoah'.

15 November. Group signing up to attend 'Fiddler on the Roof' at the Opera House.

Carryduff Action Cancer Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea on Sat 10th November, 3pm to 4.30pm in Carryduff Presbyterian Hall.

Delicious Tea, Scones and Traybakes Seasonal Stalls Support your local Charity group!

Tickets £8 each - Pay at the door!

Moneyreagh Primary School Prospective parents are warmly invited to visit our school on Tuesday 4 December, from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm.

Alternatively, parents may make an appointment to visit the school by contacting our school secretary on 02890 448 443. Our Open Day will double up as an Exhibition of our pupils’ artwork organised by our PTA. We have invested £30,000 in a new state-ofthe-art covered play area for our Foundation Stage pupils. This structure is an exciting development for our school and, coupled with extensions to our Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms will help to ensure our younger pupils get off to a great start.

Millennium Primary School Craft Fair In School Hall on Sat 24th Nov, 1-4pm.

Wide variety of stalls selling Christmas Gifts, PommiLon Jewellery, Mini Bella Jewellery, teddies, Serendipity Gifts, Lollies Lot Stationery, Vanilla Pod Cupcakes, toys & cakes. Come along for a fun-filled family afternoon with workshops for the kids & more

Carryduff Action Cancer Support Group 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.

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.

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We are pleased to have received our second International School Award in recognition of the International dimension to our school curriculum.

Wine & Cheese Evening 16 Nov School Hall Junior Nativity 12 Dec in Moneyreagh Community Centre Carol Service 18 Dec in Moneyrea NS Presbyterian Church

Carryduff WI Tel: 02890 813119 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 8pm, varied speakers and a cup of tea. Contact Jean.

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St Ignatius Parish Church J Club Junior Youth Club on Friday nights from 7.15pm to 9pm.

For all Primary school-age Children. A fun packed programme!! Everyone welcome

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

Contact Keith Shaw - 079019 35205 for more info.

Photo below of some of the leaders on fancy dress night!!

Tickets £60 - available from TinyLife 02890 815050 or email Valerie@tinylife.org.uk

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.

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Church Info ♦ Church Info ♦ Church Info St Ignatius Parish Church (Church of Ireland) Rev Willie Nixon 028 90 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 Community Pastor Albert McDonald 028 90 814838.

Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm www.carryduffbaptist.org Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Contact Johnnie Black 90 449250 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10:00am. Contact Maisie Smith 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11:00am Contact Mark 90 815346 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am. Contact Rita Carson 90 815214 Campaigners for Boys Wed: 6:45-8pm. Ages 4-18 Contact Jim Norris 90 813726 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm. Contact Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies1st Mon Barbara 90 815346 Mens 3rd Mon Fred 90 703336

Bible Study: Tues 8pm Want to know more about Christianity?

Wed 8:15pm

Carryduff Elim Church Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 813963 Sunday Services: 11am and 6.30pm (crèche at Morning Service) Faith Kids & Hidden Treasure Sunday 11.30am “Wired” Youth Group Monday 8pm Noah’s Ark (Parent & Toddlers) Thursday 10am – 12noon Healing Rooms (Prayer for the Sick) Thursday 8pm Kidzone (P2-11yrs) Friday 6.30pm Footprints (11 – 15yrs) Fri 8.15pm

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. Hugh McGoran 91 820620 90 817622 Parent & Toddlers Mon: 9am-12noon Trudi Drummond 90 812149 Speech & Drama Mary Hesketh 92 607579 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 48

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Cairnshill Methodist Church Rev Colin Duncan 028 90 790570 Sunday Services: 11:30am email: cj.duncan@btinternet.com www.cairnshillmethodist.org (Sunday Club & Creche during Sunday Services) Praise Group Wed 7:30pm Girls Brigade Tuesdays from 6:15pm Boys Brigade Junior Section Thursdays from 6:30pm Junior Youth Club Fri 6:30pm, Senior Youth Club Fri 8pm Bible Study Wed10:30am

Carryduff Presbyterian Church, Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm The following groups meet in the Church Hall: 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 Mrs Carol Anderson 90 813563 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.

www.newtownbreda gospelhall.com

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 Sunday School 3pm Tuesdays Children’s Meeting 7pm for transport ring Ruth 028 92 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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Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church 35 Carryduff Primary School 41

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Podiatrist Homecare Podiatry Mark Lowe

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Solicitor 34

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Taxis Carryduff Cabs

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Adrian Murray Plumbing 35 Cherry Plumbing and Heating 12

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Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

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Irvine Joinery ST Services

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Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 22

Shopping Centre

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Carpet Cleaning

More to Life

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Furniture and Beds

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Car Servicing

Zero Dry Time

Kerr Fuels Logs for Sale Quoile Fuels

Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel

Car Parts Carryduff Auto Parts

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Man and a Van

Butcher Carryduff Meats

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AWJ Thompson

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Real Cycles

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Training BSD Training Ltd

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