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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 his agenda. (Top of my agenda is a trip to the Caribbean, but a girl can only dream). We found a few new cafes 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. Enjoy whatever you get up to this Autumn. I’ll be hoping for some crisp Autumn sunshine - perfect cafe-hunting weather. Until next time!

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New brands, new products, new looks... Lighter, summery shades of lipsticks tend to give way to warmer, deeper hues as the weather gets colder. This autumn, we’ll be seeing two extremes when it comes to lip colours – ‘barely there’ and deep berry shades. Clarins have brought out three new shades of their bestselling Joli Rouge lipstick – Deep Red, Litchi and Guava. Brighter shades can be difficult to carry off, but these three are surprisingly wearable. They’re also formulated with mango oil and other moisturisers, to leave your lips feeling softer and more hydrated. £20, www.clarins.co.uk. Autumn might be just around the corner, but that’s no reason to ditch the sunscreen. As

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It conducted a sixmonth-long reconnaissance of the dwarf planet Pluto and its moons in summer 2015. With NASA approval, the spacecraft will head further into the vast Kuiper Belt, where it will study another of the ancient, tiny worlds, over a billion miles beyond Neptune’s orbit. The mission will provide information about the surface properties, geology, interior makeup and atmospheres of these bodies and how ‘ice dwarfs’, like Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, evolved. It may also tell us more about four previously unknown moons of Pluto - Nix, Hydra, Styx and Kerberos – which were discovered using the Hubble Telescope.

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To make the koftas, place the mince, onion, garlic, spices, fresh coriander and lemon juice in a food processor. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then process until very finely minced. Divide the mixture into 12 and using clean damp hands, shape each into an oval. Push each oval onto the end of a long wooden skewer (see tip) and place on a foil-lined grill pan. Cook under a preheated medium grill for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through. Meanwhile, make the couscous. Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over 250ml boiling water. Cover and leave to soak for about 10 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, cucumber, spring onions and mint. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the koftas with the couscous and tomatoes, garnished with lemon wedges and mint sprigs. Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for about 20 minutes to prevent the ends burning under the grill.

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Weight Loss Pills Guess how many results you’ll get from typing “weight loss tablets” in the search box of a major online retailer. Over 3,000. Big business. But the million-dollar question is whether they will actually help you to lose weight? Weight loss supplements often contain one or more of the following ingredients: conjugated linoleic acid (CLA); garcinia cambogia, glucomannan, green coffee bean extract, green tea extract or raspberry ketones. A bit if research reveals claims that these will to do anything from reducing appetite, boost metabolism, or breakdown body fat. Then there are ‘fat binders’ or ‘carbohydrate binders’, which reduce your absorption of fat or carbohydrate. All sounds very promising. Legally, all supplements need to include a variation of the statement that “food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet”. But that will be in the small print. When front of pack has the words “weight loss capsules”, “control your hunger” or “supports weight loss”, the seduction to purchase is complete. But exactly how much weight might you expect to lose? Studies on weight loss for most socalled weight loss supplements show mixed results – from no difference, to weight loss of a few lbs only. And then there’s the cost. Many are in the price range of £20-£30 for a month’s supply. Others cost under £10 for a month’s supply, with fat binders being the most expensive at up to £60 for a month’s supply. You would definitely need to see a result for these prices. There will be no money back guarantees. If you are thinking of purchasing a weight loss supplement, the best evidence exists for glucomannan (which promotes fullness) and fat binders (which reduce absorption of fat from food). But, like any medication, you’ll only see a result if the tablet specifically deals with your problem. For example, if high fat intake is not a contributor to your weight problem, then using a fat binder is not the solution. Using products randomly with great expectation may not produce any weight loss. Overall, for any given supplement, weight loss effects are small, monthly costs can be high, and none are without the risk of side effects. See www.katemcculla.com/blog for a fuller review of popular products. There’s no doubt you could spend a lot of £’s, but don’t get your hopes up about losing a lot of lbs. General advice is never a substitute for a professional opinion.

Expert, Professional Nutrition Advice Irritable Bowel Management Weight Management tel: 07962 859 068 email: contact@katemcculla.com

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Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH

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

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FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone 0800 0132290 NIE 03457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 03457 440 088 Street Lighting 0300 200 7899 Lisburn & Castlereagh CC 92 509250 Police (Non-Emergency) 101 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans Belfast 9066 4422 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 9080 5850

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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.

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

90 666630 9049 1810 90 705122 90 812918 90 813688 90 798811 90 813523

LEISURE Lough Moss Centre Belvoir Activity Centre Mount Ober Golf

90 814884 90 642174 90 701648

LIBRARIES Carryduff Library Newtownbreda Library

90 813568 90 701620

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

90 693193 90 812127 90 707970 90 812240 90 812279 92 639213

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LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT... PROBLEM – For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.

Bible: Romans 3 v 23

CERTAINTY – It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement. Bible: Hebrews 9 v 27

OFFER – God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

Bible: 1John 5 v 11

CHOICE – He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Bible: John 3 v 36

OPPORTUNITY -

Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Bible: 2Corinthians 6 v 2 For more info or a free Bible contact William 02890 813500 or www.newtownbredagospelhall.com Gospel meeting – Sundays @ 7p.m. All welcome.

CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WOMEN OF HOPE - STOLEN LIVES Today,

Creating a Stir - The Story of Tea A talk will be given by Robert Bell, the greatgrandson of SD Bell on the history of S.D Bells Ireland’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.

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, Selfharm, 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

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

N.I. & ROI Co-ordinator Email: yknox@twr.org.uk

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Community Pages 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. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 4.30 pm-5.30pm Next dates are 9th Sept 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.

NEWTOWNBREDA WI meets the second Friday of each month September to June at 7.30 pm in Knockbreda Parish Church Hall. We welcome ladies of all ages, creeds and backgrounds. Our ethos is to have fun and support each other. We meet again for an AGM on Sept 8th. On Wednesday 20th September we have a trip planned to see The Belvoir Players. On Friday October 13th we have The Commissioner for Older People NI speaking to us. On Friday November 10th we have a local artist Emma Whitehead talking to us about her crafts. On Friday 15th December - Party Time!!! Please feel free to give us a try. www.wini.org.uk

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MARIE CURIE SOUTH BELFAST FUNDRAISING GROUP meet on a monthly basis. If you would like to support the South Belfast Group by joining or helping out with their events please do get in touch with Gavin McGucken, Community Fundraiser on 02890 882046 or 07798 638145 email Gavin at gavin.mcgucken@mariecurie.org.uk Marie Curie is here for people living with any terminal illness, whether thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cancer or any other illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance & support to help them get the most from the time they have left. If you or your family are affected by a terminal illness and looking for support, you can call the Marie Curie Support Line on 0800 090 2309, or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP HELP US TO FIGHT CANCER We would like to welcome new members - we meet on the third Monday of each month at 8pm in Carryduff Presbyterian Church - in the Smyth Room. We are a cross community fundraising group. For more details, please phone the secretary on 07803 018542 Community pages are FREE for all non profit making organisations. If you have an event or announcement youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to include in the next issue, please ring Deirdre on 02890 817579 or email info@localfocusmags.co.uk

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Bogus Callers Before opening your front door to any caller, make sure your back door and any accessible windows are secure. Put your door chain on. (If you don’t have one we recommend you get one). If the person claims to represent a business or organisation, ask them for ID and check it carefully (still with the door chain on). Genuine tradesmen should carry a photographic identification card and won't mind showing it to you. The QUICK CHECK scheme can be used to check the identity of callers. Call Freephone 0800 013 22 90 and an operator can quickly check with a range of service providers that the person at the door is a genuine representative.

Approximately one third of domestic burglaries across Northern Ireland are committed because home owners leave doors and windows open or unlocked. For further guidance on home security: www.psni.police.uk/ advice_information/protecting-your-home/

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Wordwheel Solution from p18: CLUSTER Quiz Solution from p10 (Fish and Chips): 1. Football 2. McCoys 3. a) its back 4. Only Fools And Horses 5. The sardine (after Sardinia) 6. California Highway Patrol 7. Deputy Dawg 8. Catchphrase 9. Marlin 42

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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

TINYLIFE Take on a 'Crystal Maze' style outdoor team challenge and raise funds for TinyLife.

Registration is ÂŁ10 per person and each person is asked to raise a minimum of ÂŁ100 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

NEWTOWNBREDA LIBRARY

SUMMER Opening Hours: Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Events and Activities in the Library: Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm Knit & Natter Groups 2nd Tuesday of the month Thursday 1:00pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm & every other Wed 10:30 - 11:30am Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Tea & Newspapers Club Every Monday 10am - 12:30 Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday Closed Adult Reading Group 2nd Thurs of the month,6:45pm For any queries, ring the library 02890 701620

Chatterbooks Reading Group for 7-9 year olds, first Thursday of each month, 6pm Junior Reading Group for 9-11 year olds, last Thursday of each month, 6.45pm Teenage Reading Group for 11-13 year olds, third Thursday of each month, 6.45pm Rhythm and Rhyme for ages 0-4, every Wed 10:30am & 11:30am. Booking essential. Storytime for ages 4-8 every Saturday at 11am Bedtime Story for ages 4-8, 1st Tues of every month at 6:30pm. Come in your PJs and bring teddy! Got it? Basic Introduction to computers, internet and email for adult beginners Confused about email? Daunted by the internet? Book in for one-to-one sessions with staff to cover basic computer skills, email and internet to get you up and running! (booking essential, contact library to arrange) Please mention the BT8 Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Church Pages BELVOIR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Tel: 028 90 492641 Sunday Services: 11:00am & 6:30pm Please contact the Minister Dr Rodger Crooks at the number above or 077 4669 8528 email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk www.belvoirpresbyterian.co.uk

BELVOIR METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services: 10am & 7pm Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month

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

KNOCKBRACKEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, (Ballymaconaghy Rd) Tel: 028 9263 9890 Sunday Services: 11.30 am Worship Service Evening Service 7pm ‘Word @ Seven’ Bible Class 10:30am Sunday School 11:50am (during Morning www.knockbrackencc.co.uk Service) Mums & Tots Mondays 10am - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm Friday Campaigners 7pm (primary school age), Ignite - 8pm (Youth Group) Rev Jim Lyons - email: pastor.kcc@gmail.com Mob: 07769 908991

BELVOIR CHURCH OF IRELAND 028 9049 1436 21 Dunseverick Ave, Belfast BT8 7EB. Canon Tom Keightley Sunday Services: 9am Holy Communion 11am Morning Worship, Holy Communion 2nd, 4th Sundays 4.30pm Evening Service Mid-Week: 10.30am Thursdays Holy Communion Everyone is warmly invited to all Services. For details of all other worship services & activities please visit www.belvoirparish.co.uk 44

Free for non profit making organisations NEWTOWNBREDA BAPTIST CHURCH Tel: 028 90649402 Sunday Services: 11am & 7pm Sunday Children’s Ministry: 11.30-12:30pm (all ages) Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30-12pm For more details, Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402 www.newtownbredabaptist.com

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

KNOCKBRACKEN REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Andrew Kerr 07864 721354 email: handrewkerr@gmail.com Sunday Services: 11.30 & 7pm Sunday School: 10.30am Mums & Tots: Wed 10.30 -12pm Bible Study: Wed 7.30pm Youth Club: Friday 7pm 37 Knockbracken Road, Carryduff Belfast. BT8 6SE www.knockbrackenrpc.churchuna.com

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

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

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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday Service: 11am Prayer Meeting: 7pm

www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 95739147

Life Groups: 2nd & 4th Wed 8pm Time 4 Men: Wed 10am–12 noon Ladies 3 C’s – Craft, Coffee, Chat: 2nd & 4th Wed in the month, 10am-12noon Fellowship Hour: 1st Thurs 2.30pm Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am – 12noon

louise.donald@irishmethodist.org

Contact Pastor Will Warren 07855 539275 www.milltownyourlocalchurch.com

KNOCKBREDA PARISH CHURCH OF IRELAND Church Road BT8 7AR Sunday Services (July & August): Morning: 10:30am (with crèche, and K4 Kid’s Club) Continue fellowship with a coffee afterwards. Evening: 6:30pm Rev Bill Press 028 90 641493 www.knockbredaparish.org

PURDYSBURN GOSPEL HALL Belfast BT8 8lT

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

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Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday Tuesday 10:30am Mums and Tots, Girls Brigade, Explorers from 6:15pm, Company section from 7:30pm Wednesday 7:30pm Praise Group Practice, 8pm Methodist Women in Ireland (2nd & 4th Wed, for exceptions see website) Thurs 6:30pm Boys Brigade Junior section, 8pm Bible Study in Belvoir Methodist Church (fortnightly) Friday 11am Friendship Friday (fortnightly) 6:30pm Junior Vibe Youth Club (primary age) 8pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 & older)

SAINTFIELD ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev Alistair R Bill 028 90 799220 email: abill@presbyterianireland.org Sunday Worship: 11am see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for details of activities Monday Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides from 6:15pm Wednesday Parents and Tots, 10:30-12 noon Friday Squirrels (3:45pm), Beavers, Cubs, Scouts from 6:30pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 +), Cairnshill Methodist 8-10pm

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, PARISH OF DRUMBO AND CARRYDUFF Fr Michael Sheehan 02890 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 02890 812171 Badminton (Adults): Mon: 8:30pm Mary O’Hara 90 813142. Bowling: Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 02890 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 02890 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Alisha Doherty 07749 331313 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 Drumbo Golf Soc: 02890 794833 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 028 90 815439

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Aerial & Roofing Services

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Garden Maintenance Crossnacreevy Nurseries Johnston’s Gardening The Gardener The Lawn Barber Weed It Garden Services

D&A Building Contracts 17 Down Street Building & Joinery 2 Newtown Home Improvement 21

DM Home and Garden Services 21 Pete Lowry 22

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Restaurant Ivanhoe Hotel The Roadhouse

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Community Services Belfast and South Eastern Trust Fostering Front

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Windows and Doors Saintfield Window Systems

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Property Maintenance

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Community Pages BALLYNAFEIGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 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

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NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE SHOPS at BALLYGOWAN ROAD & UPPER LISBURN ROAD require volunteers to work in their shops, for as little as a morning or afternoon each week. No experience is necessary.

just call in and have a chat, or call the shop manager at Ballygowan Road on 028 9079 3149 or Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy on 028 9030 7898.

CONNECT COFFEE AND CHAT On Wednesday and Thursday mornings Connect provides a welcoming space for local residents to come together for tea/coffee and chat. Many who pop in are folk who live alone & value the opportunity to meet & share lively conversation and for some a competitive game of pool. Connect guests can enjoy light refreshments free of charge in line with the ethos of friendship and hospitality freely offered. Volunteers are continually amazed by the generous gifts of scones & biscuits which never run short. Birthdays are marked with cake, candles and cards and as numbers grow this happens on an almost weekly basis. Christmas and Easter cards are also distributed. Since moving out of its Shopping centre location in March 2016, Connect has marked its first Birthday in the Foyer of the Presbyterian Church Halls and has expanded to open up on Wednesday mornings in Carryduff Baptist Church. This clearly proves that there is a strong need for churches to work together to meet the needs of local people. We meet on Wednesdays in Carryduff Baptist Church 10.00am-12.30am (excluding 3rd Wednesday of each month). Every Thursday 10am to 12.30pm in the Foyer of Carryduff Presbyterian Church Halls. Everyone welcome. Please mention the BT8 Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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