Nov/Dec BT8 Focus

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Welcome

Hello and welcome to the Nov/ Dec edition of BT8 Focus

Contents Technology - How to choose a cool new camera

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Recipe - Ginger Christmas Puddings

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Cartoon – Buster

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Science Facts

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Interiors - Textures for Interiors

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Finance - Sneaky Ways to Save

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Video Tips

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Local Useful Numbers Community Pages

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Can you believe Christmas is almost here again? May I be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas! I’m really looking forward to Christmas this year, as both my children will be home for a couple of weeks from University. With both of them away for the first time, it’s been a quiet couple of months in our house. I’m actually looking forward to the noise! (I might regret saying that!)

In this issue, I might be able to help you with your Christmas preparations - if you’re thinking of buying a new camera for Christmas, read our buying guide on page 6 for a few tips on deciding what you really need. If you prefer to capture everything on video, we’ve some great tips on page 36 to make sure you capture those memories perfectly.

We’ve also got a lovely Christmas recipe which I just might try myself - on page 22.

And we’ve plenty of special offers to tempt you in this issue too (see below).

I hope you have a fantastic couple of months, see you in 2014!

Deirdre

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Index

Special Offers in this Issue:

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Wordsearch - Christmas Sudoku Codeword Puzzle Solutions

Lynsey Quinn Hairdressing 10% off in January, see p3 Classic Blinds Buy 4 blinds, 5th free, see p7 Phillips Autos - £49.99 for your MOT, see p11

Craftsman Restoration 10% discount for the over 50’s, see p13

David Blair School of Motoring Look out for the next issue of the BT8 Focus in January 2014.

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Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic various offers, see p17

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Stand-alone cameras have taken something of a battering in recent years, with smartphone manufacturers cramming ever more megapixels into their models. But even cutting-edge phones such as the iPhone 5s are limited in what they can do: there’s only so much room for a lens and sensor in a case that’s already packed with electronics and of course they’re expensive too. Many stand-alone cameras can take much better pictures and shoot much better video, often for considerably less cash than even the cheapest camera-toting smartphones.

cameras, which range from £100ish to over £1,000: many digital cameras do video too, but it isn’t their primary focus. No pun intended.

As you might expect, the Zoom numbers tell you how well the zoom lens works. On compact cameras that’s usually expressed as a multiple, such as 2x or 10x; a 10x zoom will be five times more No matter what kind of camera powerful than a 2x one. Pay no you’re looking at, you’ll see the attention to any “digital zoom” same numbers again and again: the camera’s megapixels, the lens figures, because they’re rubbish: a size, and the lens aperture range. digital zoom tries to copy an optical zoom lens by guessing You might think that the camera with the most megapixels is going what the image would look like, and the results can be pretty poor. to be the best, but that isn’t

always the case: once you go beyond around 6 megapixels you won’t notice the difference on a TV screen or in a photo print, although the more megapixels you There are five types of cameras to have the bigger the resulting consider: compacts, which are images will be and the more hard pocket- and budget-friendly disk space you’ll need to store models that cost from less than them. The figure isn’t £100 to around £200; meaningless, but it isn’t the most superzooms, which have a clever important consideration. lens capable of really impressive Aperture, which is expressed like zoom levels and cost £250 to this - “f/1.8” - matters more. The £350; compact system cameras, aperture tells you how much light which have swappable lenses but the lens lets in, and the lower it is which aren’t as big as digital SLR the better the camera will be in cameras and which start at lower light such as when you’re around £400; and digital SLRs, taking shots in the evening or which tend to be the biggest and indoors. Some cameras can also most powerful models around and compensate for low light problems can cost anything from £300 to with clever computer processing, several thousand pounds. The such as Sony’s BIONZ system. fifth category is stand-alone video

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On compact system cameras and digital SLRs the zoom is more likely to be expressed in millimetres, so for example an 1855mm lens will do nice wide angle shots but can’t zoom in too far, whereas an 18-105mm lens will zoom much further (& cost more).

Video cameras add another set of numbers to think about: the resolution and the frame rate. If you want to record true, futureproof high definition video for playback on UK TVs you’ll need a camera that records at 1080p in the European PAL format, which has a frame rate of 24 frames per second. And remember to check that the camera’s chosen video recording format - such as MP4, AVCHD - is supported by your computer’s video editing software.

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Su Doku

For solution, see page 42

How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition.

That's all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

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Codeword

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We are now taking group bookings for Christmas 2013 season.

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Enjoy your Christmas outing with the beautiful backdrop of Strangford Lough, and our award winning locally sourced food.

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Road Traffic Collisions - Dos and Don’ts Have you been involved in a Road Traffic Collision recently? Do you know what to do when it happens? The law Society has produced advice as follows: 1.

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Call the emergency services if necessary – 999; Move away from damaged cars to somewhere safe; Call the Police if anyone is injured; Obtain registration numbers of the vehicles involved; Exchange information with other persons involved. (Names, addresses, telephone numbers, insurance information); 6. Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses; 7. Take pictures of the accident using a camera phone or digital camera; and 8. Call your Solicitor immediately.

Don’t Settle Any Claim Without First Speaking to a Solicitor Campbell Stafford Solicitors having extensive experience in dealing with RTC claims and would advise you not to settle any claim without having first spoken to a solicitor. Campbell Stafford Solicitors are independent of any Insurance Company or Accident Management Company and will place your interests first.

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Don’t Just Accept a Panel Solicitor There are many Accident Management Companies who will wish you to use their own panel solicitor. However, you have the legal right to choose your own solicitor by virtue of Section 6 (1) of the Insurance Companies (Legal Expenses Insurance) Regulations 1990. Your insurance company is not allowed to dictate to you which lawyer you retain for your case regardless of any terms and conditions they might be seeking to rely upon.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR HOME IF YOU GO INTO CARE? Paying for care in old age is many people’s second biggest expense in life, after buying a home. And your home could end up being sold to pay for this care.

As life expectancy increases and the traditional extended family unit becomes less common, a care home is becoming the best option for more and more people in their later years. But a standard care home can cost around £500 per week so who pays for this?

When you are assessed as needing to go into care, you will also have a financial assessment to determine how much you can afford to pay. Any income, such as your state or personal pension and some benefits will be used towards your care home fees, apart from a small allowance of £23.50 per week to pay for personal items.

Your capital will also be assessed, which means any savings, investments and property, including your home. If the value of your assets exceeds £23,250 you will be expected to fund your care in full. This could mean that your home has to be sold to pay for your care. The local authority will only step in to cover some of the costs once the value of your assets falls below £23,250, although you will still have to cover some costs until your assets fall below £14,250.

There are options to protect your assets and this is an area where you really need to get the right legal and financial advice. For example if you just sign your home over to someone else but continue to live there, this would still be included. It is vital that you consider your options well before you need to go into care and don’t leave it until it’s too late.

You may also choose a more expensive care home and decide to fund this yourself, or with assistance from family. The costs need to be looked at very carefully to make sure you do not run out of money and face the awful prospect of having to move to a different care home.

For further advice or information, please contact Emma Greer; tel: 07885 407604 or e-mail: emma@freedom-financial.co.uk

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

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BIN COLLECTION HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS DECEMBER 2013/ JANUARY 2014 IF YOUR PLANNED BIN COLLECTION IS ON:

“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

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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

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Common Myths Some suggest that expensive film and video cameras will produce captivating films but the real skill is in how you use the equipment you own, to create an informative or interesting film. Even camera phones and small consumer video camcorders can produce impressive results if you work within their limitations. Your aim should be to obtain a video camera and start practicing.

Basics Let’s leap ahead to the final result, and the most common sin: making your film too long.

If you shoot a five-minute video and make your friends wait for the ‘good bit’ at four minutes in, you will have lost your audience after minute one. So, above all other rules, cut out the superfluous footage and ensure your film is just a collection of those ‘good bits’ and nothing else.

Story Your holiday video or home movie might have a simple goal - to show granddad putting up the Christmas decorations – but you should think ahead about the story you wish to put across.

Consider that old classic: the beginning, middle and end.

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Perhaps granddad could be approaching the house with a big carrier bag (the beginning); then see him at work decorating the tree with the contents of the bag (the middle); and finally, a shot of him standing proudly beside the decorated tree (the end).

The addition of a simple storyline will encourage more interest from your audience than a series of abstract shots.

Composition The great thing about working with video is that many of the principles of stills photography apply. So pick up any book on the subject and think about framing and composition. Keep the horizon level, try not to cut people’s heads off in the frame, keep distracting details (‘clutter’) out of the shot if possible, and keep the camera at eye level.

Light Harsh light is a videographer’s nightmare, so shooting at midday with the sun bearing down from directly above will cast unflattering shadows under the eyes of your subjects. Try to move people into softer light, perhaps in a leafy area or under some other shade. Similarly inside, be sure that people’s faces are gently

lit, but also be careful that they are not silhouetted by strong backlight, such as standing against a window.

Audio Many wonderful videos are ruined by unintelligible audio; the Best Man’s speech that’s inaudible because the cameraman was seated next to a child rustling sweet papers.

The answer to this is to move closer to the subject, or even buy an external microphone that can be positioned very near to the subject with a cable back to the camera.

Editing Editing the footage is a great way to eliminate all of those boring shots that we mentioned before. Some cameras provide an editing facility, but this can be rather fiddly, so you might want to load the footage onto a computer and edit it with a program such as Movie Maker.

Try to keep it simple - rely on simple titles, a great story with straight ‘cuts’ (rather than swirling patterns and fancy graphics), and finish off with ‘THE END’ to wind things up.

Remember, follow these simple rules and practice as much as possible, and you’ll be surprised by how impressed your audience will be.

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Friday 13th December from 1-2pm 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 505 pupils. Accommodation comprises of 21 classrooms, library, music room, assembly hall, purpose built Nursery Unit, sports hall, and ICT suite. 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, orchestra, musical theatre and computer club. We run an after school care facility for P1-P4 children on a daily basis.

If you are interested in enrolling your child for Nursery or Primary 1 commencing September 2014, you are invited to join us on our open afternoon on Friday 13th December from 1-2pm.

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WHAT DOES GOD SAY IN THE BIBLE ABOUT ME? In the beginning GOD CREATED the heaven and the earth. [Genesis 1 v 1]

GOD MADE ME! Wherefore, as by one man SIN ENTERED into the world, and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. [Romans 5 v 12]

SIN AFFECTS ME! But GOD COMMENDETH His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. [Romans 5 v 8]

GOD LOVES ME! GOD NOW COMMANDETH all men everywhere to repent, because He hath appointed a day, in which HE will judge the world in righteousness. [Acts 17 v 30, 31]

THAT INCLUDES ME! For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. [John 3 v 16] GOSPEL MEETING – SUNDAYS @ 7p.m. ALL VERY WELCOME

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Community Pages Cairnshill Primary School Autumn Term 2013 Finishes Friday 20th December Spring Term 2014 Mon 6th Jan - Fri 11th April Half Term: Fri 14th Feb - Tues 18th Feb St Patrick's Day holiday - 17th March Summer Term 2014 Mon 28th April - Mon 30th June May Day Holiday: Mon 5th May Bank Holiday: Mon 26th May Dates for your diary 18/19th Nov - Parent teacher interviews P4, P5 and P6 5th December - Nativity 7th December - Christmas Fair 12th December - Senior carol service After School Activities, Term 1 Mon - orchestra & football Tues - choir & P4 sport Wed - SU & P4 Musical Theatre Thurs - P5 Sport Fri - P6 & P7 sport, Every Day - 2-3 club for P1 -P3 Our wonderful choir were asked to perform at the 'Here and Beyond' celebration at 'The Venue' in Londonderry to celebrate the city of culture.

A great day out was had by all and there wasn't a dry eye in the house after they performed 'The Wind Beneath My Wings'.

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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

Belvoir FC was established in 2003 - we have 2 senior teams who play in the south Antrim league. We have 4 Junior teams u-14s who play in the South Belfast Boys League, u-11s, u-10s and an u-9s who all play in the IFA Grassroots Development League New players are always welcome. We train in Belvoir on the 4G BB pitches.

Anyone interested in joining the club or if you want more information, contact us through our Facebook page or contact Aaron Holmes on 07792 396615.

RJS Patterson and Sons have sponsored our club for the past 5 years or more and this season sponsored two new kits for the 1st and 2nd teams. The club would like to thank RJS Patterson for their support.

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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

Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

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

TinyLife Tel: 028 90 815050 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 & children £5 To book call Valerie on 90815050.

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

Belvoir Community Carol Celebration On Monday 2nd December 7pm at Belvoir Primary School Join us for Traditional Carols, Interviews, Information & Food Organised by Association of Belvoir Churches Supported by Castlereagh Borough Council

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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Belvoir Methodist Church Special Events and Services in December Remembrance Service - Sunday 10 Nov 10am.

Prayer for Healing Service - Sunday 10 Nov 7pm.

Quiz Night - Friday 15 Nov 7.30pm.

Christmas Fayre - Saturday 30 Nov 10.30am.

Service with Downshire Brass Band - Sunday 8 Dec 10am.

Toy Service - Sunday 15 Dec 10am.

Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols - Sunday 15 Dec 4pm.

Christmas Morning Family Service 9.45am.

Watchnight Service - Tuesday 31 Dec 11.30pm.

SureStart operate from our church halls during weekdays.

Check our website for latest information: www.belvoirmethodistchurch.org.uk Contact Rev Colin Duncan - 028 9079 0570

email cj.duncan@btinternet.com

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-advice-forum.

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Belvoir Church of Ireland

Cairnshill Methodist Church

21 Dunseverick Ave, Belfast BT8 7EB. Tel: 028 9049 1436 Canon Tom Keightley 02890 643777

Special Events & Services

Everyone is warmly invited to all Services.

Sunday Services 9am : Holy Communion 11am : Morning Worship Holy Communion 2nd, 4th Sundays 4.30pm : Evening Service Mid-Week 10.30am : Thursdays Holy Communion For details of all other worship services & activities please contact the Church Office office@belvoirparish.co.uk Christmas Services Dec 2013 Sunday 22nd 11am Children’s Nativity 7pm Nine Lessons & Carols Tuesday, 24th - Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Communion Wednesday, 25th - Christmas Day 10am Family Service Everyone is warmly invited to all Services. For details of all other worship services & activities please visit www.belvoirparish.co.uk

Belvoir Presbyterian Church Christmas Services: Sunday 22nd December 11am Christmas Praise Service Sunday 22nd December 4pm - Carol Service (Followed by Tea) Wednesday 25th December 10am Christmas Day Service

Knockbracken Reformed Presbyterian Church Contact Rev. Andrew Kerr Tel: 028 90 701721 email: handrewkerr@gmail.com Sunday Services: 11.30am and 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

Remembrance Service Sun 10th Nov 11.30am Lay Witness Weekend Fri 22nd to Sun 24th Nov Special events and Services. Everyone Welcome, families, friends and visitors.

Service with 1st Old Boys Association Band Sun 15th Dec 11.30am Christingle Children’s Service Sun 22nd Dec 11.30am Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols - Sunday 22 Dec 7pm Christmas Morning Family Service - 9am

Check our website for full details and latest information: www.cairnhillmethodist.org

Newtownbreda Library Tel: 02890 701620 Opening Hours: Monday 10 am - 5 pm Tuesday 1 pm - 8 pm Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm Thursday 1 pm - 8pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm Rhythm and Rhyme every other Wed 10.30 – 11.00 & 11.30 – 12.00 Storytime every Saturday morning 11.00 – 11.30 Bedtime Storytime 1st Tuesday of the month 6.30 – 7.30 Knit and Natter every other Wed 10.30 – 11.30 & 2nd Tuesday of the month 6.30 – 7.30 Tea and Newspapers every Monday morning 10.00 – 12.00

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Community Pages Forestside Christian Centre Sunday Service 11am & 6:30pm Contact Pastor Sam on 028 90644100 Sunday School, Youth & Seniors Activities

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Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff

88 Belvoir Drive, Belfast. BT8 7FR

Father Martin Kelly, Tel: 028 90 812238

Belvoir Presbyterian Church

Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass: Saturday 6pm Sunday: 9am, 10:30am & 12 noon

Tel: 028 90 492641 Sunday Services: 11:00am & 6:30pm Please contact the Minister Dr Rodger Crooks at the number above or

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

077 4669 8528

Belvoir Methodist Church

email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk

Sunday Services 10am & 7pm Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month

www.belvoirpresbyterian.co.uk

Newtownbreda Baptist Church Tel: 028 90649402 Sunday Services 11am & 7pm GriefShare (grief recovery support group) Sunday Children’s Ministry: (all ages) Sunday 11.30-12.30pm Parent & Toddlers Fri 10.30am-12pm Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402 for more details

www.newtownbredabaptist.com

Monday 7pm Prayer Meeting

Monday 8pm Bowlers Fellowship

Tuesday 10:30am Coffee Morning 6.30pm Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Thursday 10am Belvoir Art Club

Thursday 8pm Bible Study (fortnightly)

Thursday 8pm Fortnightly Alternating with Bible Study Methodist Women in Ireland

Gospel Meeting: alternate Tuesdays 7:30pm (Oct to April)

Contact: Rev Colin Duncan by email cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 028 90 790570 Check our website for latest information: www.belvoirmethodistchurch.org.uk

For enquiries and transport, Tel William: 028 90 813500 Purdysburn Village, BT8 8LJ

63 Castledillon Road.

Belfast.

BT8 7BJ

Purdysburn Gospel Hall

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Cairnshill Methodist Church Sunday Service 11:30am Tel: 028 90 790570 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)

Thursday 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) Saturday 10am Golftastic

Spamount Congregational Church, Knockbracken (Ballymaconaghy Rd) Sunday Services 11.30 am Morning Worship Service Evening Service 7pm ‘Word @ Seven’ Sunday School & Bible Class10:30am 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)

cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 90 790570. www.cairnshillmethodist.org

Contact:- Rev Jim Lyons Tel: 02890817191 E:pastor.knockbracken.con@gmail.com www.spamount.co.uk

Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church Tel: 90 799220

Milltown Baptist Church

contact Rev Colin Duncan by email

Sunday Worship:11am & 7pm

Sunday Service: 11am Sunday School: 11.15am

please see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for full details of all activities

Time 4 Men: Wed 10am–12noon

Monday Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides from 6:15pm Wednesday Parents and Tots, 10:30-12 noon Friday Squirrels (3:45pm), Beavers, Cubs, Scouts from 6:30pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 and above), meeting in Cairnshill Methodist. 8-10pm Minister Rev Alistair R Bill. email: abill@presbyterianireland.org

Newtownbreda Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting Sundays 7pm Sunday School 3 - 3:45pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting Mon 7pm (Oct - March) For enquiries and transport, Tel William: 028 90 813500 96A Newtownbreda Rd, BT8 4BP www.newtownbredagospelhall.com

Ladies 3 C’s – Craft, Coffee, Chat: 1st & 4th Wed in the month, 10am-12noon Fellowship Hour: 1st Thurs 2.30pm Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am – 12noon Please see our website for more detail www.milltownyourlocalchurch.com

Knockbreda Parish Church of Ireland Sunday Services: 10:00am Service of the Word (with crèche and Sunday School) 11:30am Morning Service 6:30pm Evening Service Rev Gerardo Gimpel Tel: 028 90 694217 www.knockbredaparish.org

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Index of Advertisers‌..Quick Guide Aerials Aerial Services

Dog Grooming 8

Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

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Bar/Bistro Beechill Inn

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Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms BTK Services Complete Bathrooms RJS Patterson

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Estate Agent Michael Chandler

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Carpet Cleaning

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Furniture Restoration Craftsman Restoration

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Garden Maintenance Crossnacreevy Nurseries

Car Servicing

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Hairdresser Lynsey Quinn Hairdressing Riah Hair and Beauty

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Health & Fitness Angela Beattie Yoga

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Crafted Interiors Creative Living

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Landscaping

Community Cairnshill Primary School 37 Castlereagh Borough Council Cleansing Dept 35 Castlereagh Safe & Well Project 39 Community Safety Partnership 38 Newtownbreda Gospel Hall 39

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

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Locksmith ARM Locksmith

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Beechill Inn Harrisons of Greyabbey

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Slimming Club Slimming World

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Solicitor Campbell Stafford Sandra Duffy & Co

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Training Selina Maginn

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Tree Surgeon Autumn View Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

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Tyres Breda Tyre and Exhaust Centre

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Upholstery 15

Vets Flynn Veterinary Centre Hollygate Veterinary Clinic

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Wardrobes Crafted Interiors

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Window Cleaning Massey Cleaning & Support Services

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Yoga

Musical Instruments Drummond Reid

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Newtown Home Improvements 8

Gary Neeson Upholstery 7

Kitchens

Cleaning More to Life

Restaurant

AWJ Thompson Mercury Electrics

LP Services McKibben Fuels Quoile Fuels

Newtown Home Improvements 8

Cleaning Doctor

Electrician

Fuel Suppliers

Builder

Alistair Boal Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Phillips Autos

Property Maintenance

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Home Care Podiatry Mark Lowe

David Blair School of Motoring 13 Hughes School of Motoring 34

Freedom Financial SL Investment Management

Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson CMC Services

Driving Lessons

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Blinds Classic Blinds

Podiatrist 7

Financial Services

Beauty Salon Riah Hair and Beauty Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic

Dog Gone Gorgeous

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Angela Beattie Yoga

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Deadline for receipt of adverts for the January issue is Wed 11th December 2013.

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Ring Deirdre on 028 90817579 for a competitive, no obligation quote.

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Castlereagh Neighbourhood Policing Team To contact one of the local policing team about any issues please use one of the following email addresses or phone numbers.

The generic address for all members of the team is

NPTCastlereagh@psni.pnn.police.uk Sergeant Thomas Fairfield (all areas)07795 607110 Thomas.Fairfield@psni.pnn.police.uk.

Constable Kevin Deehan (Beechill, Lenaghan, Newtownbreda, Bests Hill area) 07764 638434 Kevin.Deehan@psni.pnn.police.uk

Newtownbreda Baptist Church welcomes you and your family to our friendly church. We have been at the heart of the Newtownbreda community for nearly 60 years and draw our large congregation from many places and from many different backgrounds and you will be assured of a warm welcome.

We have a programme for everyone – literally from ‘the cradle to the grave’ with considerable emphasis on children, youth and family orientated ministries.

Constable Jonny Dunne (Belvoir area) 07827 279437 Jonathan.Dunne@psni.pnn.police.uk Please "Like" our PSNI Castlereagh Facebook page for regular crime information and updates.

Fundraising at the Beechill Inn for Greerville Manor Christmas Disco and Buffet £10 on Sat 7th Dec 2013 8pm-12am Proceeds for

Greerville Manor Care Centre Korsakorff Unit Comfort Fund

Women? Why not try Soul Ties once a month?

Youth? Breakout & Fusion.

Children? Too numerous to mention

Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church

Our sole focus is to honour our God and King and affirm Jesus as Lord.

22nd December 11 am All Age Service to welcome the Christ child 7 pm Service of Lessons and Carols, followed by refreshments.

All necessary information is on our website www.newtownbredabaptist.com or phone our office 028 9064 9402 Come and make new friends on life’s journey

Our preparation for Christmas services are as follows: 15th December 11 am Children-led service

25th December 10.15 am Rejoice - Jesus the Christ has come!

Everyone invited to all our services.

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