Spring Summer Local Focus

Spr/Summer 2017

Bringing local business to local people

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Welcome Contents Articles: 6 10 16 18 22 28 30 32 33 34

Technology Don't be an April Fool

Gardening Flower Power Interiors Spring Refresh Beauty UK-based Brands Books Changes Finance Hidden Spending Pets Cats / Rabbits Recipe Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Computer Tip Health Hay Fever

Puzzles: 8 12 14 20 26 31

Solutions 38, 46 Sudoku Quiz Similar Song Titles Codeword Wordsearch Scientist Crossword Hidato, Wordwheel

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37 Useful Numbers 35-45 Community Pages 46 Index

to your Spring Summer issue

Hello again everyone,

Here we are again and it’s time for another Spring Summer issue. There’s a definite stretch in the evenings now, and the clocks will soon be going forward. This year we lose an hour’s sleep at 1am on Sunday 26th March, but it will be worth it for the extra daylight in the evenings.

That Sunday also happens to be Mother’s Day, so hopefully it’s an easy way to remember.

As this magazine is published twice a year now, please keep and use this issue until the Autumn Winter issue arrives in October this year. I hope you find it a useful resource. People have told me they value the community pages as well as the ads. Feel free to let me know what you think. (Ring or email me - my contact details are at the base of the page).

Thanks once again to all of you for using the magazine to support local businesses - I firmly believe we should all ‘shop local’ and support our local communities. If you contact any of the advertisers from this issue or visit their premises, please remember to tell them where you saw their ad.

Have a great Summer.

Until next time....

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Keep your stuff safe with PC protection

Connecting an unprotected PC to the internet is rather like stripping naked, covering yourself in honey and throwing yourself into a nest of angry wasps: the question isn’t whether you’re going to get stung, it’s how bad the results are going to be. The internet is full of unpleasantness, and some of it is trying to make you an April fool.

Trying to con people on the internet is very cheap and safe: the likelihood of getting caught is incredibly small, and the cost of contacting even millions of people is incredibly small too. So entire call centres make fake technical support calls to unsuspecting people, trying to convince them that their PC is broken and they need to download software to fix it. That software then nabs their personal information, or their online banking details, and that information is used to compromise their various accounts and steal their money. It’s important to stress this: if you’ve ever tried to call the support lines of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, BT or any other big firm, you’ll appreciate how long it takes to get through. These companies don’t have the resources to make proactive support calls, let alone monitor your computer for any problems.

Apps can help. A powerful but simple password manager such as the excellent 1Password solves a big problem with the internet you need different, strong passwords that can’t be guessed for each individual site or service, but you also need to remember them. 1Password creates and remembers them for you, automatically filling them in when you need them. This means that if, say, your favourite photo site is hacked, your login details can’t be used to get into your Amazon account, eBay account or PayPal account.

Macs don’t generally suffer from malicious software, but Windows PCs do: there are more Windows users in the world, so they’re a more tempting target. That means security software is essential.

BitDefender Anti-Virus Free Edition, AVAST anti-virus and AVG Free anti-virus can protect your PC from malicious files and apps, and they’re constantly updated with details of the latest threats. In the case of apps such as BitDefender, they can also scan links in your emails to let you know whether that email from the bank or Apple is fake (the answer, 99 times out of a hundred, is yes).

addition to fake emails and malicious software, there’s a new villain in town: ransomware.

Ransomware is a program that sneaks onto your computer and locks you out of it completely, meaning you can’t access your email, your photo library or anything else of value on your PC. The only way to unlock it appears to be to call the supplied telephone number and pay the ransom, which is usually a few hundred pounds. That’s a really bad idea, because the details you use to pay the ransom are then used again and again until you have no money left.

Security software such as the apps mentioned above can protect you from ransomware in two ways. They can prevent it from getting onto your PC in the first place, and remove it if your PC is already infected. When you consider the cost of the software is zero and the likelihood of an unsecured PC getting something nasty is 100%, security software is a must-have for all PC users.

Images L to R: 1Password password manager; Avast free anti-virus; AVG Free anti -virus; screenshot of typical ransomware demand

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Sudoku

For solutions, see page 38

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.

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You can inexpensively and easily grow a huge range of flowers from seed at home. Just about every perennial flower is available to grow from seed, and once they have reached flowering size they’ll just keep on performing! There are lots to choose from, including lupins, silene, Echinaceae, geranium, perennial poppies, delphiniums, gaillardia, hollyhocks, rudbeckia and salvia. Pay a visit to your local garden centre or use a seed catalogue and start planning; you could save a fortune, and all from a packet or two of seed.

you collect up any that falls on the surface below.

Sieve compost through a compost sieve to remove the larger lumps, leaving fine compost perfect for seed sowing.

If you sieve it straight into the pots, cells or trays, make sure

If you are sowing larger seed into cells, just pop the seeds in to the prepared holes and cover to the required depth.

Once the compost is in the tray or pot, firm it down so that there are no large gaps beneath the surface, and level it off to make it easier to sow the seeds evenly and at the same depth. You can make your own tamper using a piece of wood with a small block of wood nailed to it to make a ‘handle’.

thoroughly. If the seed sown was quite small, it is best to stand the tray in a shallow tray or bowl of water, so the compost absorbs water from below – this way the seeds are less likely to be displaced.

Finally, label your seed trays clearly, ideally with a permanent marker. Many perennials need heat for the seed to germinate reliably. Put the trays, pots or It is easier to look after seedlings cells into a propagator, standing each on moist capillary matting. if the seed has been sown in Once the seedlings appear, straight rows; make the rows using a plastic plant label. Check gradually lower the temperature the packets for the correct depths and then prick each one out into its own pot. Keep them fed and To start, you need containers to for the seeds, and if you are watered as they grow and in just sow the seed into – I like to use sowing seeds in small cells then a few weeks or months you will half-sized seed trays, it is easier to make the holes have some great plants ready for RootTrainers or smaller individual using a dibber (or a pencil if you the garden. cells – and some good quality don’t have one). RootTrainers compost and your chosen seeds. are ideal for larger seeds such as Visit Pippa’s website It helps if you have something to sunflowers. Don’t sow too www.pippagreenwood.com to buy tamp down the compost too, plus densely or the seedlings will gorgeous UK grown vegetable labels, a permanent marker, a need more thinning out and will plants accompanied by weekly dibber and some vermiculite (for be more likely to become drawn, advice emails from Pippa, or to covering seeds that need some leggy and weak. Once in place, peruse the really useful selection light to germinate well). just cover the seed with compost. of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls for leather jackets, vine weevils and other pests, pull-out Next, use a watering can with the EasyTunnels, signed books and rose attached and water lots more besides.

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Solution on p46 ....continued from page 16 a really clean, fresh look.

Include a dash of pattern Your backdrop of pale spring colours is perfect for adding pops of pattern to make an impact.

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Up your game with accessories Replace old accessories with ontrend items such as cushions and throws, duvet covers, vases, prints, small storage containers, mirrors, clocks, table lamps and plants. You don’t have to spend a

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Stickertopia, The Flower Garden – Mitchell Beazley Walk into any bookstore and you’re likely to see at least one shelf dedicated to grown-up colouring books. So it’s not too much of a surprise that sticker books are having a similar grownup makeover. This one includes 30 garden illustrations, from Klimt’s garden path to the butterfly garden in Bronx Zoo. You can add extra colour and detail with stickers of flowers, leaves, butterflies and birds. It’s surprisingly relaxing, and there’s something rather satisfying about putting your own mark on the designs.

All Our Wrong Todays – Elan Mastai No one expects Tom Barren to amount to much. They certainly don’t expect him to go back in time and completely change life as they know it. But that’s what happens. In Tom’s world 2016 looks rather different than it does to us. The discovery of a clean, almost effortless form of energy back in the 60s has made the world something of a utopia. But then Tom becomes the first time traveller, and accidently rewrites history. When he gets back to

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Take Courage is far from a dry clinical biography; Ellis is clearly indignant at Anne’s treatment and the book is a pleasure to read.

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CARS An essential part of everyday life for most people, running a car is expensive There are the obvious ways to and constitutes a significant chunk save money, such as using of the annual budget. So although comparison websites or cancelling you may already be resigned to an unused gym membership, but spending a small fortune on your what about the ‘hidden’ money car, have you looked closely at all pits that drain your cash in a less the costs? evident way?

Insurance premiums Three areas immediately spring to The ever-increasing cost of mind – food, cars and technology insurance is a particular bugbear – all essential parts of life but for motorists. On top of the annual ones that can seriously deplete increase in premiums, Insurance your financial reserves. So what Premium Tax (IPT) has also risen can you do to stem the flow of from 5% to 6%, making insuring cash, start to pay off your debts, your car even more expensive. or save towards something Although there’s nothing you can special such as retirement or a do about IPT, if you plan in family holiday? advance and can afford to pay in one lump sum rather than by FOOD SHOPPING According to Love Food Hate monthly direct debit, you’ll save Waste, £13 billion of edible food money in the long-run. It’s also was wasted by households across worthwhile looking at the level of the UK in 2015, equating to 7.3 cover your current policy provides, million tonnes.¹ One of the issues and whether it’s still appropriate. is that people don’t plan their food Fuel shopping, and overestimate how Fuel is usually the largest cost for much their household needs. motorists, and one of the best Although it’s a very convenient way to shop, supermarkets encourage overspending with socalled ‘deals’ and careful placement of goods around the

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ways to save is to alter your driving habits. Avoiding harsh acceleration and braking, and reducing your speed on the motorway, if only by a few miles

per hour, will help you save.

You can check the price of local petrol online using PetrolPrices.com, and plan ahead so you’re not forced into buying expensive fuel at motorway service stations en route. Making sure your tyres are at the correct pressure, and reducing unnecessary weight in the car, will also help.

Servicing Package deals on servicing are available on new and used cars, and although it may seem a large outlay at first, they can offer longterm savings.

PHONES AND TECHNOLOGY Most people don’t question the fact that they have a landline, but do you really need one? If you naturally reach for your mobile to make a call and could manage without a home phone, you’ll make a significant saving on line rental and call costs.

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WORDWHEEL Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

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• 75g ricotta cheese • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 4 large skinless chicken breast fillets • 12 thin-cut rashers streaky bacon • 5 tbsp olive oil

Use a sharp knife to make a deep pocket in each chicken fillet, making sure not to cut right the way through. Place the ricotta cheese in a bowl and stir in the thyme leaves and the lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Place one-quarter of the ricotta mixture in the pocket of each chicken fillet. Use the back of a knife to stretch the bacon rashers. Wrap 3 rashers around each chicken fillet and secure with a metal skewer. Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C Fan, Gas Mark 4.

• 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken fillets over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is browned, turning once. Transfer to a roasting tin and cook for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Cover and leave in a warm place to rest for 10 minutes.

Instead of ricotta you could use low-fat soft cheese such as Philadelphia or a mild and creamy goats’ cheese.

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Hay fever or seasonal allergies can be caused by the pollen of numerous trees, grasses or plants and it affects around 18 million people in the UK.

didn’t use it properly (only 14% of steroid nasal spray users were using them correctly in the study).

Ask a pharmacist for advice on the right medication and alternatives if it’s ineffective.

Ensure you follow doctor’s, pharmacist’s and manufacturer’s instructions carefully. See your GP if over the counter treatments aren’t working, or you develop sinus or ear infections.

Steroid nasal sprays or drops prevent and reduce inflammation in the nasal lining and can help relieve eye itchiness too.

Antihistamine nasal sprays relieve an itchy nose and reduce sneezing.

Eyedrops Antihistamine eyedrops reduce itchiness and watering.

Inhalers and Injections Oral Medications (Tablets & Liquids) If seasonal allergies cause or exacerbate asthma, you may be Antihistamines block the action of histamine, a chemical triggered offered a steroid inhaler and/or a DIAGNOSIS by allergen exposure, to reduce or ‘reliever’, such as salbutamol If you’re unsure it’s hay fever (‘Ventolin’). Injectable medications causing your symptoms, see your stop your allergic reaction. They may sometimes be recommended may not relieve a blocked nose GP. They may refer you for an if steroids aren’t adequate. but are usually effective against allergen test to determine whether Monoclonal antibody treatments other symptoms. As a you’re allergic to pollen or other (‘mabs’) such as Xolair block a preventative, they work best if organic material such as animal substance involved in allergic taken regularly and started in hair or dust mites. reactions. advance of high pollen count A skin prick test only tests for Immunotherapy periods. They can also be taken the most common allergens, so it If your symptoms are persistent or as required when symptoms may be inconclusive. Your skin is severe, your doctor may suggest begin. pricked and exposed to a tiny immunotherapy to progressively Some older antihistamines (e.g. dose of allergen - it should react if build allergen immunity. A chlorpheniramine, known as you’re allergic.

Piriton) make you drowsy and can specialist will gradually introduce A blood test for the affect your ability to do your job or your body to small amounts of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, drive. However, most people now allergen by injection or a produced when you encounter sublingual tablet and monitor your choose newer, non-sedating pollen, may also be used. reaction. Treatment is started antihistamines (e.g. Loratadine). three months before your trigger Symptoms Steroids are only usually used pollen season.

Symptoms can range from mild to short-term if other medications life-impacting: aren’t working or if your hay fever PREVENTION  itchy and/or runny nose Reduce pollen contact by avoiding causes or aggravates asthma.  sneezing drying washing outside, showering They reduce symptoms by  irritated, itchy, watery eyes before bed and closing windows. reducing inflammation.

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PSNI ADVICE TO RURAL COMMUNITIES Crime Prevention Officers up-skilled to help prevent rural crime Rural communities play an essential role in the local economy. Thefts of livestock can not only hamper a farmer’s ability to do the job, but can cause significant upset, inconvenience and loss of income.

Police understand this and have been ‘up skilling’ crime prevention officers from across Northern Ireland to develop their knowledge in tackling rural crime.

Crime prevention officers attended a livestock training course so they can become better equipped to deal with rural crime and advise farmers of the best possible techniques they can adopt to mitigate their chance of becoming a victim.

Inspector Keith Jamieson explained: "We have been working with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and other agencies to find ways to disrupt and hamper the work of would-be criminals. Giving Police officers and crime prevention officers the knowledge and skills to disrupt and deter criminals is one way of addressing this issue. We are eager to disrupt those who target farmers and others in the countryside.

“The Police continue to work extremely closely with partner agencies. The Police service has also endeavoured to increase our engagement with the rural community through the Farmwatch scheme and this livestock familiarisation training will give crime prevention officers much more confidence in dealing with livestock issues particularly theft.

“I wish to give an assurance that there is no acceptable level of crime in the rural community or indeed elsewhere, and for the PSNI, one victim, is one victim too many. I hope this training will give officers the insight to understand and tackle this scourge on rural communities and the training will be made available to other officers in the coming months.”

THE LAURENCE TRUST A friend of our Charity who lives in Ballygowan ran a fundraiser event - coffee afternoon and evening wine and cheese in her own home and raised £427 which is a fantastic amount.

The ballot prizes were donated by Saintfield and Ballygowan businesses. A big thank you to everyone who attended, contributed to the event and donated prizes.

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MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL Despite the cold weather, the Gardening Club have recently been busy preparing the garden for spring.

They have been chitting potatoes (getting them ready for planting), planting seeds to grow herbs such as chives, basil, oregano and parsley, and painting signs to put in the raised beds when the new vegetables are planted in the spring. The Garden may be resting but the children and Sheila certainly are keeping busy!

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In December, our Junior Board of Governors (JBOG) had a great idea for a fund raising activity that would help to deliver the Christmas post around the Preparing to plant seeds... school. They sold ‘stamps’ every morning during December and had a post box for the boys and girls to post their cards. Then members of the JBOG sorted the cards into the different classes and delivered them to all the children. They worked very hard and became very efficient with their delivering skills. Well done Luke R, Samuel and Nathan from P5 for their excellent work.

Thanks also to Mrs McMullan and Beata for making it all happen. The Christmas postal service raised over £500 for the National Autistic Society who are opening a new education centre in Carryduff.

(right) Luke, Nathan & Samuel ready to deliver the post

ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL were thrilled recently to have a visit from Adam Keefe of the Belfast Giants, pictured.

Additionally, The National Lottery fund has awarded the school £10,000 in funds for a new playground at the bottom of the school grounds.

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HEALTH AMBULANCE 999 Saintfield Health Centre 97 510575 Lisbane Medical Centre 97 521333 GP Out of Hours 92 602204 Chemist, Saintfield 97 510277 Ballygowan Pharmacy 97 528249 Saintfield Dental Care 97 446060 Downe Hospital 44 613311 Ards Hospital 91 812661 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Ulster Hospital 90 484511

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Extended Care 4-5pm by arrangement As we have places available in all classes, we warmly welcome you and your child to visit our school. Please ring for more details.

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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 8th April, 13th May, 10th June, 8th July, and 12th August 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.

SAINTFIELD PLAYGROUP Meets at Saintfield Parish Church Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9.15am - 12 noon All enquiries to Hon Secretary 028 9263 9013 Playgroup Open Day coming up in May – please telephone for details

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HEART RESEARCH 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Help mark Heart Research UK’s 50th anniversary this year and join them in taking up a 50 Day Challenge.

They are calling for willing members of the public to either Give Up or Take Up something for 50 days.

Ideally, Heart Research UK want you to give up something unhealthy, or take up something healthy, for the duration of the challenge. 50 days may seem like a long time, but that's why they are doing it - after all, it wouldn't be a challenge if it was easy. How about giving up chocolate, alcohol, takeaways or smoking? Or on the other side of the coin, why not take up running, swimming or cycling.

Some people already signed up are giving up refined sugar, taking up cycling to work and one man is even giving up using any transport for 50 days – he is walking to work, cycling to the gym and jogging to the shops!

Heart Research UK just ask that in support of their work, you raise money throughout your #50DayChallenge. They will provide you with a fundraising pack and any money you raise will be spent on benefitting people in your area.

Heart Research UK has paid for £22.6million of medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease across the country. Your support will help them carry on this work through 2017 and beyond.

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Puzzle Solutions Crossword solution from p26:

Across: 7 Boater, 8 Attack, 9 Ugly, 10 Dramatic, 11 Italics, 13 Nippy, 15 Trout, 17 Untying, 20 Orchards, 21 Myth, 22 Blends, 23 Author.

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Down: 1 Nought, 2 Stay, 3 Predict, 4 Banal, 5 Steadily, 6 Scrimp, 12 Laughing, 14 Unusual, 16 Rarely, 18 Notion, 19 Crush, 21 Mute.

Quiz solution from p12: Similar Song Titles

1. Happy Birthday / Happy Talk 2. Chasing Cars / Chasing Pavements 3. Into The Valley / Into The Groove 4. Baby Love / Baby Jane 5. We Are The Champions / We Are The World 6. Don't Stop Movin' / Don't Stop Believin' 7. Dancing In The Dark / Dancing In The Moonlight 8. I Feel Fine / I Feel Love 9. Never Forget / Never Ever 10. Jealous Mind / Jealous Guy 38

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ROWALLANE COMMUNITY HUB Many classes and activities take place in The Hub each week but they usually only run for, say, four or six weeks. If you could mention that we have a varied and constantly changing programme and provide the links to our website and Facebook page for latest events that would be much appreciated.

Website: www.rowallanehub.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/ rowallanecommunityhub Location of the Hub: 35a Main Street, Saintfield (behind Rowallane Credit Union)

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP HELP US TO FIGHT CANCER We would like to welcome new members - on the third Monday of each month at 8pm in Carryduff Presbyterian Church - Smyth Room. We are a cross community fundraising group.

For more details, please phone the secretary on 07803 018542

Everyone Welcome!

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Refreshments provided afterwards.

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RAVARA OBEDIENCE AND AGILITY DOG TRAINING CLUB is run by John Templeton in Ballygowan primarily for dog owners of all ages to have fun while giving their dogs both mental and physical stimulation through training.

Due to the popularity of new puppies after the Christmas period Ravara Dog Training Club has had three very successful Puppy Socialisation and Basic Obedience Courses.

Three siblings, pictured right, reunited on one of the courses and one a French Bulldog, pictured left, enjoying the training. We can be contacted through our Facebook page or our website at www.templetontraining.com.

SAINTFIELD LIBRARY

Opening Hours: 028 9751 0550 Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) Every Thursday at 10:30am.

Mon & Wed Closed Adult Reading Group Afternoon group meets every 2nd Tuesday of Tues 12pm–8pm the month at 2pm. Evening Reading Group meets every last Thurs & Fri 10am – 5pm Tuesday of the month at 7pm.

Sat 10am - 1pm Knit and Natter Group meet every Friday at 11am.

Tea and Newspapers group meet every Friday at 4pm Chatterbooks - Children’s reading group for 7-11 year olds. Meets on the last Thursday of the month at 3.30pm. Places limited so booking required please.

Adult Mindful Colouring - every Tuesday evening 6:30pm Storytime and colouring (ages 4-8yrs) – last Saturday of each month 11:30am.

Introduction to Computers Courses one-to-one lessons in basic computer skills to include email and the internet. On request. Please enquire for availability.

Introduction to the Ipad – Thursday 6th April from 2.15 pm – 4.15 pm. Booking Essential.

More on the Ipad 2.15-4.15pm.- Thursday 25th May - A practical course for those with a basic knowledge of the Ipad. Booking Essential.

Easter Crafts & Stories – Saturday 8th April Big Summer Read – July & August. Children’s summer holiday reading event.

Temporary Exhibitions by local artists. The gallery space is available for local artists to use on request.

For further information please call into the library or phone on 028 9751 0550 or email: saintfield.library@librariesni.org.uk.

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.

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BALLYGOWAN COMMUNITY VOICES

SAINTFIELD CYCLE Is an annual event - a

Join a friendly and fun community choir.

No auditions or previous experience is needed - we have a very mixed ability choir from those who sing in the shower, to ex choristers.

Some read music, some learn from ear but with rehearsal each Friday evening everyone works well together and we make a fantastic sound.

33-mile cycling route around County Down starting and finishing in Saintfield. It will be held on Sunday 14th May. Entry, including refreshments, is ÂŁ10, and can be purchased online. Registration is from 08:45 in Downpatrick Street car park, with the cycle ride commencing at 09:30.

Website: discoversaintfield.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ discoversaintfield

We sing musical theatre, classical, jazz, gospel, a bit of everything. We hope to see you there!

We meet on Fridays in Ballygowan Village Hall.

Starting time 7.30pm.

You will be made most welcome.

For more information, contact the Secretary on 07964 601555

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ROWALLANE GARDEN EVENTS For all these events, normal admission charges apply. For more information, ring Rowallane on 028 9751 0131 or email Rrowallane@nationaltrust.org.uk Easter Fun Monday 10th April - Tuesday 25th April 2017. 11am to 3pm Wake up to spring and come along and join us for some Easter fun in our barn.

Easter Egg Hunt Sat 15th, Sun 16th and Mon 17th April 2017. 10:30am to 3pm Hop along for a family fun day out exploring the nooks and crannies around the beautiful garden while following the clues to get an Easter surprise. Fun for everyone. Egg trail £1 per child Spring Plant Fair Sat 6th and Sun 7th May 2017. 11am to 4pm A wonderful opportunity to purchase plants from a range of specialist plant stalls, as well as from Rowallane Garden.

Soap Making Masterclass Sat 27th May 2017 - Cost £25 pp. 10am to 1pm What is soap and how does it work? Learn how to make your own soap by the cold processed method.

Class will involve weighing and sourcing ingredients, calculations and method. We will make soap using herbs from the garden to give an unusual twist.

Yogurt Popsicles Sunday 4th June 2017. Free Event. 11am to 2pm Join our cook in making the best of summer fruits and local dairy products in a healthy and fun way for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Each demo lasts approx 30 mins.

Sizzling Summer BBQ Day Mon 28th August 2017. Check website for costs. 12noon to 3pm To celebrate the NI Year of Food & Drink we welcome you to come and enjoy our local dexter meat from Rowallane and other sizzling delights.

SAINTFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY The last Saintfield Heritage Society talk of the 2016/17 season, entitled "Tones That Are Tender: The Percy French Story", will be given

by Berrie O'Neill, President of the North Down Percy French Society, and will re-examine the life and times of this celebrated song-writer and popular entertainer.

The talk will take place in the Woodrow Room of Saintfield Parish Church Hall at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday 6th April.

Membership for the year (seven talks) is £10, but visitors are welcome as well.

MONEYREA WI Meets at 7:45pm on the first Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre. More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177 42

028 90610538

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RAVARA PRODUCTIONS performance of Hairspray in February 2017. Photos by (c)Melissa Gordon Gorgeous Photography

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First Saintfield Presbyterian Church Sunday Services:

Church of Mary, Mother of the Church e: parishbulletin1@btinternet.com

11am & 6:30pm

Vigil Masses (Sat and Eve of Holy days): 6:30pm

Minister: Rev Jonathan Currie 21 Main Street, Saintfield Tel: 9751 9883 email: firstsaintfield@presbyterianireland.org

Ballygowan Presbyterian Church Sunday Services: 11:30am & 6:45pm Minister: Rev Brian Black Tel: 028 9752 1096 email: bblack@presbyterianireland.org Sunday School & Bible Classes 10:15-11:15am (ages 3-18) Youth Fellowship Alternate Sundays 8:15pm - 9:30pm (Sec School years 8-11) Boys Brigade Friday Evenings 6:30-7:45pm and 7:30 to 10:30pm (year 8+) Girls Brigade Weds and Sat, ring for details Youth Club 3rd Sat of month 7:30-9:30pm www.ballygowanpc.co.uk

St Joseph’s Carrickmannon Sunday Mass: 9am Holy Days: 10am Weekday Masses: Tues 10am Parish Priest: Very Rev Anthony McHugh Tel: 028 9751 0237 email: parishbulletin1@btinternet.com

Second Saintfield Presbyterian Church Sunday Services 11am Minister: Rev Dr Graham Connor Tel: 028 9751 0249 email: gconnor12@btinternet.com Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield 44

Sundays: 11am Holy Days: 8:30am & 7:30pm Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed 10am & Fri 7:30pm Parish Priest: Very Rev Anthony McHugh Tel: 028 9751 0237 or 07737 198 966 Crossgar Road, Saintfield

Saintfield Baptist Church Sundays: Sunday School 10:30am Morning Meeting & Breaking of Bread 11:30am Gospel Service 7pm Wednesdays: Searchers 6:45pm Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm Youth Fellowship 1st & 3rd Sunday each month 8.30pm Friendly Hour 1st Thurs each month 10.45am Tel: 07977 645996 51 Crossgar Road, Saintfield www.saintfieldbaptist.org.uk

Ravara Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church Sunday Services: Last Sunday of each month at 3:30pm Rev. Chris Wilson The Manse Church Rd, Moneyreagh Tel: 07729 178093

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Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church

Sunday School & Bible Classes: Sundays 10am (preschool age upwards)

Rt Rev Chris Wilson MA Moderator 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093

Sunday Services: Family Worship 11:30am Prayer Mtgs at 11am & 6:30pm Gospel Service 7pm Mondays: 10-11:30am Little Sunbeams Mums and Toddlers (Term Time only) Tel: 0799085 3541 6:45 - 8pm A.W.A.N.A. Club (Year 1 to Year 10) Term Time

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 NonSubscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Christian Church.

Tuesdays: 7pm Children’s meeting (Pre-school to Year 7).

8pm Bible Study & Prayer Meeting

All are very welcome.

Fridays: 8pm Youth Fellowship

Saintfield Parish Church

Saturdays: 7:30 to 9:15pm Youth Reach from Sat 17th October.

Minister: Rev Alan Smylie You will be made welcome 'it is time to seek the lord.' (Hosea 10 verse 12) All enquiries: 07789 756054 or email: alsmylie@aol.com or go to Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church on Facebook 36 Belfast Road, Ballygowan

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Holy Communion every Sunday 8:30am and every Wednesday 10am.

Sunday Services: 10:30am 1st Sunday: Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sunday: Morning Worship Praise (with music), prayer and teaching for everyone.

3rd Sunday: All Age Worship in Parish Hall Crèche (pre P2), Sunday Club (P3-P7), Jigsaw (Form 1+) runs Sept to June.

Sunday Evening Worship: Every 2nd Sunday: 7pm Sponge (Form 4+) 2nd Sunday of each month: 7.30pm DEEPER A relaxed, informal and a sharing type of worship.

Vicar: Rev Chris Pollock Office Tel: 028 97 519653 www.saintfieldparish.org.uk email:saintfieldparish@btconnect.com 45 Main Street, Saintfield

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Electrician

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Stewart Engineering 31 17 14 21

DM Services Back Front

AR Decorators Gareth McAuley

Saintfield Nursery Centre 11

DM Home and Garden John McCrum

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Hairdresser

Business Support Inspire Business Centre

House of Hair Jackie’s Unisex Salon The Gallery

Cafe Maud’s Ballygowan

27

Car Servicing Suitor Autofix

DM Home and Garden

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Ice Cream

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Takeaway Lucky Boat Village Fryer

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Dog Grooming Handsome Hounds

Plumbing

Home Care & Support

Community Services Carryduff Play Care

23 17

Handyman

15

17 25

Playgroups Carryduff Play Care

21

3

Painter & Decorator

Gardening

Down Street Building & Joinery

26

Mailing Services

Garden Centre

Builders

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ARM Locksmiths

7

Alan Newell Tim Martin & Co

17

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Estate Agent

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Moore Horticultural

Engineering & Welding

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Lawnmowers & Gardening Equipment

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