September 2017 Carryduff Focus by Local Focus Magazines

SEPT / 2017

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Welcome Contents Articles & Features:

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Technology Tech for the new term

Pets Your Rabbit’s Health

Recipe Lamb Koftas with Minted Couscous

Books Intriguing Reads

Nature Focus Glenarm

Puzzles: Solutions p42

12 16 20 30 30

Sudoku Wordsearch Education

Codeword Crossword Wordwheel

Hello again everyone, We love a good cafe. It’s a standing joke in our house whenever we hear about someone’s holiday or a new place to visit, we always ask ‘Any nice cafes?’ The husband would love to develop a real taste for cafe culture but there’s that pesky thing called work that keeps getting in the way. He’s counting down to retirement (it’s years away yet, lol!) and I know visits to places with cafes are top of the agenda. (Top of my agenda is a trip to the Caribbean, but he’d be more than happy to stay close to home, as long as there’s a cafe within striking distance of course.) We found a few new ones this Summer. One of the best was the Gelateria and Pasticceria we found on the last day of our holiday in Lucca, Italy which had exquisite pastries and amazing ice-cream. Almost worth the plane journey and the airport hassle to go back there! Looks like our Nature Focus writer Helen Long has found a great cafe in Glenarm Castle (must pencil that in for a visit). Have a read at Helen’s article on p34. Enjoy whatever you get up to in September. Until next time! Search for Local Focus Magazines

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The best solutions for students and schoolwork

It’s that time of year again: schools, colleges and universities are readying for a new term and parents are running around trying to get everything their children need. Increasingly that includes technology, whether that’s a basic laptop for younger children’s homework or an all-rounder for studying, social media and streaming video at home or in student accommodation. It’s worth thinking about streaming video if your children are staying away from home, because you can get almost all the TV you want for free, entirely legally, via the internet and most 1 catch-up TV apps (BBC Iplayer does need a licence). There’s no need for a pricey Sky or Virgin contract, just a decent broadband service. If video is going to be a key thing, make sure whatever you buy has a good-sized screen or buy a Chromecast, which enables you to stream video from your computer to a TV. The best allrounder is a Windows 10 laptop, and you’ll find lots of really good bargains from the likes of Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer and Asus around the £400 mark. There’s another option: tablets such as the 2 iPad. Previously we’ve said they aren’t really ideal for serious work but that’s changed with the arrival of the iPad Pro, which is a genuine alternative to a powerful laptop. It’s pricey though (from £619) with another £159 for a keyboard cover or £99 for the Apple Pencil (£99). In the unlikely event that your child doesn’t already

have a phone, give Apple a miss unless you’re really fond of their products or don’t care about the cost: Lenovo’s P2 and the Moto G5 are both brilliant Android smartphones and cost less than £150 SIM-free. And if they need an e-reader, Amazon’s all-conquering Kindle 3 remains the one to get - but you don’t need to buy the top -end Kindle Voyage (£169): the basic Kindle (£59.99) does the job perfectly well. It’s worth checking your insurance policies too, especially if your children will be moving out for college or university. Your home insurance might already cover your children’s gadgets when they’re away from home, but don’t assume that’s the case - and if they do, check the excesses, which might be higher than the cost of repairing or replacing a gadget. The same applies to any contents insurance you may take out for your children’s accommodation. Lots of companies have insurance policies specifically designed for students’ computers and smartphones, and sites such as money.co.uk enable you to compare the cover, cost and excesses quickly. We’d particularly recommend insurance that covers you for accidental damage: if something can be dropped, smashed or accidentally covered in liquid, it probably will be. Main Image- iPad Pro 10.5” £619. 1. Google Chromecast £30-£69. 2. Dell Dimension laptop £369. 3. Lenovo P2, around £300.

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For solutions, see page 42

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Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes 26 for three letters are shown. As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

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FOR THE KOFTAS •

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1 garlic clove, crushed

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2tsp ground coriander

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2tsp ground cumin

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1tsp smoked paprika

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2tbsp fresh chopped coriander

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Squeeze of lemon juice

FOR THE COUSCOUS •

225g couscous

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3tbsp olive oil

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1tbsp lemon juice

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¼ cucumber, finely diced

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4 spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped

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3tbsp fresh chopped mint

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4 tomatoes, cut into chunks

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Lemon wedges and mint sprigs to garnish

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Nature Focus In another of a new series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature a bit further afield, outside Carryduff. This month Helen visits Glenarm.... My grandmother used to love telling the joke about the man who said, ‘I’ve been to Kilraughts, and I’m going on to Kilmore.’ I have not been to either place, but I have been to Glenarm, on the lovely Antrim coast. I visited it on the day before the annual Dalriada Festival in July, for which furious preparations were under way! All centring on the grounds of Glenarm Castle. Aside from the Festival, these beautiful grounds are very well worth a visit in their own right. The centrepiece for me was the spectacular walled garden, with its well-filled, vibrant and colourful herbaceous borders. I think this must actually be one of the most beautiful gardens in Ireland: indeed the borders alone looked better to me than those at Hampton Court!! There are also expertly trimmed yew hedges, from which I saw little robins and wrens popping out from time to time. It’s an organic garden, so a definite nod to wildlife! The kitchen garden was another feature that I greatly admired. It boasted neat rows of vegetables—cabbages, peas, beans, artichokes—all flourishing and bursting with health. (The head gardener recommended horse manure!) To the rear of the vegetables, against a south-facing wall, were two 100-year-old fig trees, their abundant crop of ripening fruit clearly visible! The last time I remember seeing a fig tree like this was in San Jose, California! There’s a very inviting and spacious café, serving delicious food, including exceedingly tempting cream teas! And on my way out the hay-bales masquerading as cows and pigs caught my eye— there is art in a humorous and original form! The Antrim Coast is rightly famous for its spectacular scenery of cliffs, rocks and sea. But I would say that Glenarm Castle is definitely the hidden jewel in its crown! And deserves to be equally seen and admired!

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1ST MONEYREA GUIDE GROUP resumes for all sections Wed 8th Sept. All sections meet from 7 to 8pm in The Lyttle Memorial Hall. Rainbows ages 4/7yrs, Brownies ages 7/10 yrs and Guides 10/14 yrs. For more details please contact annmcloughlin777@gmail. com or ring 07443 535019.

MONEYREA YOUTH CLUB meets on Mondays at 7pm in Moneyreagh Community Centre. Also back again on Monday 6th September. All young people ages 5 to 16 years welcome. We have been a locally based youth club for over thirty years and follow the ELB Youth Curriculum. Come along and enjoy a variety of activities including craft, art, pool, ball games, table tennis, x box and dance tuck shop also available. For more information please contact Moneyreagh Community Centre 02890 449330 or email Youth Worker in Charge annmcloughlin777@gmail.com or call mobile 07443 535019.

BALLYNAFEIGH COMMUNITY DEV ASSOC’N - ADVICE CENTRE IN BELVOIR NEED ADVICE In WELFARE BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER etc ?? Ballynafeigh Community Development Association have an outreach In Belvoir Activity Centre on Tuesdays from 2pm - 4.30pm If you need help in one of the areas outlined above, contact 02890 491166 for further advice or email: advice@bcda.net

BRIDGE CLASSES for ‘Beginners’, Novices and ‘Improvers’ will commence mid September in St. Joseph’s Hall, Carryduff. Classes will be in the morning and evening, subject to demand. For further details contact Seamus 028 9081 2171 or email: seamussloan@btinternet.com

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 Freephone 0800 0132290 NIE 03457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 0345 744 0088 Street Lighting 0300 200 7899 Lisburn & Castlereagh CC 92509250 Police (Non-Emergency) 101 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans Belfast 9066 4422 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 9080 5850 TRANSPORT AND TAKEAWAYS Carryduff Cabs 90 812345 John Dory’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber Tandoori 90 813822 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630 EDUCATION Carr Primary Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary Moneyrea Primary St Ita’s Primary St Joseph’s Primary

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CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Normal opening hours resume on Opening Hours: 02890 813568 Monday 4th Sept

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Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – starts back 18th Sept at 3pm. carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) - 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Sept dates are 8th and 22nd. Tea and Newspapers all day every Wednesday. Craft and Chat Every Monday @ 2pm. The ladies in Carryduff library are involved in the ‘NI Big Sock’, a community participation event. This is an attempt to create a huge Christmas stocking using 3” hexagons by Dec 2017 and beat the Guinness world record, currently held by Italy. Please feel free to come and help out. Adult Mindful Colouring - Wednesday evening 7pm – 8pm Enhance your wellbeing and calm the mind through relaxed and meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress. Homework Club – For P1 –P3 children, accompanied by an adult / carer. Why not do your homework in the library. Wednesday Afternoons, 2pm -3pm. Starts back Wednesday 13th September Planning Travel Online? Using your iPad or Tablet – Monday 25th September 10:30am -12:30pm – Places available, ask staff for details Carryduff Adult Reading Group Want to try something new - We currently have room for new members , ask staff for details. Next meeting Wednesday 13th September - 4pm -5pm New – Bookworms Reading Group for children aged 7-9. 1st Meeting Wednesday 20th September at 4pm. Places available, ask staff for details Macmillan Coffee Morning, Friday 29th September 10:30am -12noon – Please come along and help support this great Charity. Roald Dahl Day – Wednesday 13th September – Craft session for 4 -8 year olds – 3:15 – 3:45pm

FRIENDSHIP HOUR for people with Dementia and their Carers. Open to all in the community - for people from all denominations or none. You will be very welcome. 2nd Saturday of each month, 4.30 pm-5.30pm Next dates are 9th September and 14th October 2017 Held in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall. Come and relax for an informal hour, chatting with others in a similar situation and enjoying a light tea which will be served at 5.00pm. Individuals with dementia must be accompanied by a carer.

WOMEN OF HOPE - STOLEN LIVES Today, across the world, but also sadly, right here on our doorstep, thousands of women and young girls are crying because they are victims of Domestic Violence, of Rape, Child Abuse, Alcohol Addiction, Self-harm, Post-Abortion Trauma, Prostitution, Cancer, Childlessness.... Often referred to as the 'unspoken' issues in society and also in the Church. Can we be a voice for the voiceless? If you have a heart for the hurting, please listen-in to a 13-part radio series, produced locally for Trans World Radio, called Stolen Lives. Available at www.twr.org.uk/ stolenlives these 15 minute programmes meet a victim, an expert, and bring a message of hope from the Bible. Yvonne Knox, TWR Women of Hope N.I. & ROI Co-ordinator Email: yknox@twr.org.uk 36

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CARRYDUFF REGENERATION FORUM NEWS Planting the seeds for Community Development & Regeneration

Carryduff Regeneration Forum was established in 2014 and is a registered association with Charitable Status.

The Forumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vision is to help bring the heart back into Carryduff through the creation of an inclusive and regenerated area with a greater sense of community. The Purpose of the Forum is to help facilitate the regeneration of Carryduff by influencing decision makers to provide improved facilities and services for the benefit of those who live in the area and to be an effective, influential, inclusive, respected, recognised and credible voice for the people of Carryduff. The Forum actively liaises with local Councillors, Council Officers, MLAs and Statutory bodies regarding various matters including development, infrastructure, traffic and social issues. Members have also participated in Community Consultation events to inform the drawing up of the new Community Plan and they are involved in the exciting development of proposals for a new Carryduff Greenway.

ROAD SAFETY and TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT in CARRYDUFF COMMUNITY The Forum is planning to engage with residents, schools and businesses in the month of September to establish local opinion and concerns on Road Safety and Traffic related issues ahead of a planned meeting with Transport NI in Sept/Oct. Please look out for information leaflets in local shops and public buildings with details on how you can contribute to this process or check out our Facebook page for further details.

AGM / PUBLIC MEETING: Thursday 5th October at 7:30PM in the Lough Moss Centre

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CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY Creating a Stir - The Story of Tea A talk will be given by Robert Bell, the great-grandson of SD Bell on the history of S.D Bells - Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest independent tea merchant and coffee roaster. It will be held on Monday 11th Sept at 8pm in the Committee Room of Lough Moss Leisure Centre. Talks are open to non-members but if you would like to join just come along and have a chat with the Membership Secretary. Web Site: www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk & FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ CarryduffHistoricalSociety

J CLUB PLUS AT ST IGNATIUS CHURCH

J CLUB AT ST IGNATIUS CHURCH Junior - J Club is for all children in P1 to P6 ages. New members are very welcome to join. Reopening on Friday 8th Sept @ 6.45pm to 8pm Fri 8th Sept - Exciting Guardians of Ancona Fri 15th Sept - Guardians of Ancona Sun 24th Sept - J Club Sunday & Ten Pin Bowling Friday 29th Sept - Guardians of Ancona Guardians of Ancona TREASURE SEEKERS is a creative and fun way of reaching out to the children and welcoming the love of Jesus. Will involve arts & crafts, baking, games , worship , football , special events and outings etc. We are very excited... A must for all children!! Contact: Liz Maginn 07745 581602

Any young person from P7 / Year 1 and up, please come along and be apart of a special group which meets on Friday nights. Games, outings, sleep-overs, youth weekends, guaranteed fun! NEW Times : 8pm to 9.30pm Fri 8th Sept - Big Bake & Games, Youth Meeting & Food Topic: WHAT IS A DISCIPLE? Fri 15th Sept - Young people plan activities Topic: WHAT DOES A DISCIPLE OF JESUS LOOK LIKE? Sun 24th Sept - J Club Sunday & Ten Pin Bowling Fri 29th Sept - Sports/football for the boys & Night with Cindy for the girls & Food Topic: WHY IS DISCIPLESHIP IMPORTANT? See you on 8th September @ 8pm - 9.30pm Contact : Keith Shaw 07901 935205

BLOOD DONATIONS The next blood donation sessions in the area are:

Belfast Thursday 7th September at the Ground Floor of 16 College Street, Belfast. BT1 6ET 9:30am-6.00pm To check your eligibility to donate, see the Blood Transfusion website www.nibts.org 40

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MONEYREAGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BOARDMILLS 35 Church Road, Boardmills. BT27 6UP Rev James Hyndman All welcome. If you are interested in our Church family we have many events on each week – please feel free to check our website at www.trinityboardmills.org or follow our Facebook and Twitter @trinityboardmills. Sunday Worship 11:30am and 6pm

Rev Mervyn Jamison 07808 481669 www.moneyreaghcommunitychurch.org A Christian Church for people of all ages, meeting in the Moneyreagh Community Centre Sunday Service: 11am Worship for all with Kids Zone Charge: Kids Club: Friday 6-7:30pm for p4 to p7s Includes football, pool, table tennis, ps4, tuck shop, music, trips, theme nights and lots of fun Friday Youth Drop-in: Friday from 7:45–9:15pm for 1118 year olds. Includes indoor football, pool, table tennis, ps4. Community Cafe: Free tea, coffee and scones on Friday mornings during school term time 9am-11am in the community centre. Kids welcome. Bible Study /Prayer Space: Wednesday 7:30pm in the community centre Also mens, womens, youth and young adult events

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Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre. New members very welcome. WI is a non religious, non sectarian organisation for women of all ages. It’s a great excuse to get away from it all for a few hours and learn new things, have fun and meet new friends. Moneyrea WI are proud to have won institute of the year on more than 1 or 2 occasions, and we would make you most welcome at our meetings. More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177

NEWTOWNBREDA WI welcomes new members and visitors of all ages, denominations and backgrounds. Our aim is to provide friendship and develop new interests over a few hours on the second Friday of each month from 7.30 to 9.30pm. We also have outings, speakers and a variety of workshops, and for those who like a challenge, we have different competitions. Best of all, tea and craic. We meet in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy’s Lane on the second Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. www.wini.org.uk

POLICE NOTICE - BOGUS CALLERS Some callers to your home may not be genuine. If you have a door chain use it before opening the door to a stranger and always ask the caller for ID. If in doubt ask the caller to wait outside, close and lock your door and ring Freephone 08000132290. This is the QUICK CHECK number. They will check with the company on your behalf that the person at your door is genuine. Don’t let anyone into your home until you are satisfied as to who they are.

CARRYDUFF REGENERATION FORUM AGM/PUBLIC MEETING To find out more about us and to hear our plans for the future, please come along to our AGM/ Public Meeting on Thursday 5th October at 7:30PM in the Lough Moss Centre. COMING SOON….! Fundraising Table Quiz. The Carryduff Christmas Tree Switch on Ceremony. Full details of dates and times to follow.

LITTLE DIPPERS’ SWIMMING CLUB (formerly at Robinson Centre) We are a family swimming club where children can learn to swim in a relaxed friendly and well supervised environment. We now have a waiting list for new members for children of Nursery School and Primary School age (4-11 yrs). There are three groups beginners, improvers and those already able to swim. Lessons are at Avoniel Leisure Centre, Albertbridge Road, Belfast. BT5 4FS on Monday evenings during term time from 6.30pm to 7.15 pm. For further information or to be added to the waiting list, please contact: George at 02890 875509, or Billy at 02890 298669.

TINYLIFE Take on a 'Crystal Maze' style outdoor team challenge and raise funds for TinyLife. To be held on Sunday 17th September at 10am at The Jungle NI, Magherafelt. Registration is £10 per person and each person is asked to raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship. (Minimum age 16). Teams of 8-10. This is an outdoor event so get ready to get wet & muddy! Any queries, please contact Gillian on 02890 815050 or mail gillian@tinylife.org.uk

KNOCKBRACKEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH www.knockbrackencc.co.uk Previously known as Spamount Congregational Church at Ballymaconaghy Road, Belfast BT8 6SB Tel: 028 9079 2667 Contact the pastor at pastor.kcc@gmail.com Sunday Morning Service 11.30am Sunday Evening Service 7pm Sunday School 11:45 to 12:30pm Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Church Pages ST IGNATIUS PARISH CHURCH (CHURCH OF IRELAND) Rev Stephen Lowry 02890 812342 Celebrating: New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Opportunities

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Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. Wed Holy Communion: 10.30am followed by lunch on 4th Wed Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details Mission 15 meetings: monthly. Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club: Fri 7:30-9pm (P2-P7 age) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club Plus: Fri 7:30-9pm (year 8 and up) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 S-Club: Sun 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs) Contact office Scouts: Thurs 7pm-9pm Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Babies & Toddlers: Fri 10-11:30am. Bowling Club: Wed 7:30-9:30pm Golf Society: As arranged, contact office for details Ring for details on Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Rainbow Guides & Brownies

CARRYDUFF BAPTIST CHURCH www.carryduffbaptist.org Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Lauren Hall 07769 629457 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10am Maisie Smith 028 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11am Gordon Walker 028 92 639033 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am Christine McClean 028 90 814376 Campaigners (Boys) Wed: 6:45-8pm Ages 4-18 Tim Price 9263 9395 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm Judith Humphries 028 9263 9106 Fellowship Ladies 1st Monday Hilary Pollock 07765 205262

CARRYDUFF FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev David McLaughlin 028 90 815846 Sunday Services: 11:30am & 7pm (½ hr prayer meeting before services) Bible Class: 10.30-11am (Sept to May) Sabbath School: 10.15-11am (Sept to May) Wilfred 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting: Wed 7-7:50pm (Oct- April) George 90 817445 Bible Study Group: Wed 8pm-9:20pm, Contact Minister Teens & Twenties Club: Fri 7:30pm (Sept- May) Mark 07882 109848 Revival Prayer Mtg: Last Fri of month 9-10:30pm Sammy 07773314576

Free for non profit making organisations CARRYDUFF ELIM CHURCH Minister: Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday: Morning Service 11am Evening Service 6.30pm (crèche, Faith Kids and Ignite Bible Class during am Service)

Monday: Men’s Fellowship (1st Mon) Wednesday: Prayer/Bible Study / Connect Home Groups /Alternate weeks 7:30pm Thursday: Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler group 10am Healing Rooms 8pm (Prayer for the Sick)

Friday: Youth Club 7:30pm (11-18yrs) Saturday: ICEJ Rally www.carryduffelim.com (1st Sat) info@carryduffelim.com

NEWTOWNBREDA GOSPEL HALL Newtownbreda Rd, Belfast www.newtownbredagospelhall.com

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

PURDYSBURN GOSPEL HALL Belfast BT8 8lT

Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to April) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500

CARRYDUFF GOSPEL HALL MONEYREAGH NON-SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rt Rev Chris Wilson MA Moderator 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 Sunday Service: 11.30am Sunday School: 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as appropriate). Mums and Babies: 10am to 12noon, every Tues (Old School, next to the Manse)

Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Christian Church. All are very welcome. www.moneyreaghnonsubscribers.com

1 Comber Road, Carryduff 028 9081 3899 www.carryduffgospelhall.com Sunday Services: Morning Service 11am Sunday School: 3pm Evening Service: 7pm

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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH

1A Comber Road, Carryduff

www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 95 739147

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Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday Check our website for latest information on our organisations

CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk Morning Worship & Sunday School: 11am Prayer Meeting: Tues 7:30pm

RUGBY AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH at Queensfort Road, Carryduff Church tel no: 02890 814550 Sunday Services: 11am, 7pm Midweek Service: of bible study and prayer Wed at 7:45pm (Oct - April) Ladies Guild: 2nd & 4th Thurs 7:45pm (Oct - May)

BALLYMAGARRICK GOSPEL HALL Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk

Gospel Meeting: Sunday 7pm Sunday School: 3pm Children’s Meeting: Tues 7pm (Sept to Feb) For transport – Ruth 02892 639224.

CARR BAPTIST CHURCH Pastors Clifford Morrison 028 9263 9872 Andrew Campbell 028 3882 0772

Sunday Services: 11am & 6:30pm www.carrbaptist.org.uk

Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook carryduffpc Sunday Services: 11:30am Sunday School: 10:20am. Alive Youth: Sunday Evening 8:15pm Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service. Parents & Toddlers: Wed 10am-11.30am Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade: Wed, All Sections 6:45pm Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade: Thurs, age 5-8 6:30-7:30pm, age 8-11 7-8:15pm, age 11-18 7:30-9:45pm Lesley Carson 97 532331 Mixed Bowling Fellowship: Mondays 7:45pm Ladies PW: 1st Mon (not Jun, July & Aug) 7:45pm Lesley 90 812232 Men’s Fellowship: 2nd Tues 2pm Hugh Munro 90 812361 Afternoon Fellowship: Wed 2-4pm (Sept-Apr) Isobel Carson 90812834 Badminton: Wed, Juniors (under 16s) 7:15-8:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15-10:30pm Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, PARISH OF DRUMBO AND CARRYDUFF Fr Michael Sheehan 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sunday 9am, 10:30am, 12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge: Sun 7:30pm - 10:30pm Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Badminton (Adults): Mon: 8:30pm Mary O’Hara 90 813142. Bowling: Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers: Tue 6:30-7:40, Wed 6:40-7:50 jerome.dawson@outlook.com Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Seamus Napier seamus.napier@belfasttrust.hscni.net Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Alisha Doherty Sch Speech&Drama 07749331313 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 90 815439

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