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C.S LEWIS FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE ‘JACK’S’ LEGACY From 18 – 22 November EastSide Arts will mark the impact of this literary great by celebrating his life and work through the C.S. Lewis Festival.

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rguably one of the most influential writers and thinkers of his day, C.S. Lewis (or Jack to his friends and family) was not only born and bred in East Belfast but his influence and legacy is still very much alive across the EastSide today. Now in its fourth year, the Festival will showcase Lewis’ diverse works, his legacy as well as his strong connections to his childhood home of East Belfast. Through a series of events and activities including talks, film, theatre, arts, crafts, readings, music, workshops, exhibitions, tours, children’s activities and spoken word events - everyone is invited to be inspired and walk in the footsteps of Jack. Highlights of this year’s

festival include a new story inspired by the character Jadis, aka the evil White Witch from ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’. Join well-known Belfast actress Maria Connolly and musician Ursula Burns at the Linen Hall Library for a unique staged reading of this new work. Local artists will also reveal how C.S. Lewis inspires their work. Spend an evening with Fiona Lowe Brunell at ArtisAnn Gallery and hear how Lewis and other Irish writers inspired her work. Through photography, sculpture, painting, fashion and video, the skating group ‘Joyalists’ reveal their Lewis connection at Framewerk Gallery. Join a host of East Belfast writers, musicians and poets at EastSide Visitor Centre as

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they explore the work and legacy of C.S Lewis. Fantasy was a theme in Lewis’ work and with this in mind, don’t miss out on a range of fantasy film screenings in Northern Ireland’s only art deco cinema – Strand Arts Centre. Celebrate another literary great, Roald Dahl by enjoying his ‘Tales of the Unexpected’ with a twist at Canteen, Belmont Road. Closing the festival this year will be a fantastic Connswater Community Greenway event to officially open the C.S. Lewis Square, located behind the EastSide Visitor

Centre, and to unveil seven magnificent Narnia inspired statues. Through performance, talks and workshops, the Festival will explore the spiritual side of C.S. Lewis and other artists, including; Faith and Fiction workshop with Jan Carson at Strand Church which will focus on the role of parable and allegory in writing as well as help you to develop your own work. Well known personality Nuala McKeever will lead a creative writing workshop, Surprised by Loss, at Strand... (Cont p10)

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Welcome to the November edition of Loop East Belfast. Inside we have a jam packed issue of breaking news, info, events and of course all the regular features and contributors.

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ALL ABOUT YOU Slimming World success, flu advice and eye care in this month’s columns

CLASS ACT We have the latest news from the schools and plenty of open nights

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Halifax Foundation Celebrates Work Of East Belfast Groups The work of east Belfast-based charities has been recognised at a special reception organised by The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland at Parliament Buildings in Stormont on 11th October 2016. CONTACT

To get in touch with Nicola go to her website www.nicolaparkes.co.uk L-R: Attending were: Paul Givan, Minister for Communities; Joanne Leetch and Lindsay Cooper (Greenway Women’s Centre) and Hugh Donnelly (Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland Trustee).

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mong those to receive funding was Dreamscheme NI, which received £3,500 and Greenway Women’s Centre (£4,000). Nearly £1.3 million was distributed to 647 grass roots charities across Northern Ireland by The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland last year benefiting thousands of people through local projects. A celebration of the hard work and dedication of these charitable organisations was held in Parliament Buildings in Stormont on 11th October 2016. The representatives from the groups were welcomed to the reception by the Minister for Communities, Paul Givan and MLAs representing constituencies in all six counties. The groups supported by the Foundation provide help to thousands of people in Northern Ireland providing services such as disability support, anti-bullying projects, debt counselling, food banks, support for the elderly, drugs and alcohol awareness, early years interventions, sports programmes, community groups and so much more.

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Over the past 31 years, the Foundation has distributed £33.8m to a vast range of projects aimed at improving conditions in socially deprived areas of Northern Ireland. The Foundation receives an annual donation from Lloyds Banking Group to fund its Community Grant Programme, Matched Giving Programme and Special Initiatives Programme. Sandara Kelso-Robb, Executive Director of the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland, said: “These groups represent the best of Northern Ireland. Many are made up of dedicated volunteers working hard, often without recognition, to provide vital facilities and services for people of all ages in the local community. Without financial support, these groups simply would not exist. We are continuing to meet the escalating needs of the local community by funding these groups and are delighted to celebrate another successful year of investment in important projects that are making a difference to so many lives.” To date, two new sections of bus lane have been completed by Transport NI in advance of the new Belfast Rapid Transit route, between Knock Road and Holywood Arches. These are already delivering real improvements in journey times for the thousands of bus passengers using this route every day.

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.....He valued the local community as an educational resource and believed that learning should not be confined to the classroom alone. These values reflected his belief in the worth of each and every boy - failure was not an acceptable term in his educational thinking. When John Malone left in 1972, the values he established were further developed and strengthened by his successor, Brian Weston, and then by Ken Stanley. Links were established in 1957 with major local industries through the school House system. The Loop Bridge Weaving Company, Davidson & Co.Ltd (Sirocco Works), Hughes Tool Co. Ltd, Musgrave& Co,Ltd, provided support for a wide range of curricular and recreational activities. Further links were later established with The McNeill Group, Hugh J Scott Ltd, Stewarts Supermarkets, and Howden-Sirocco. John Malone also saw the potential for introducing urban students to the rural delights of Mourne mountain, plain and seascape. In 1965, he negotiated the purchase of the school’s Field Centre, Whinlands, based in Annalong. This was the first Field Centre of its kind to be established in Mourne country and provided a wide range of cultural and recreational activities for pupils of all ages and abilities. Indeed Orangefield

To date, two new sections of bus lane have been completed by Transport NI in advance of the new Belfast Rapid Transit route, between Knock Road and Holywood Arches. These are already delivering real improvements in journey times for the thousands of bus passengers using this route every day. The popularity of the nearby Dundonald Park & Ride express peak bus service has also grown significantly, with over The number of Metro bus passengers is growing in East 200 car drivers using this service daily. These Belfast, as revealed in the latest statistics from Translink. service improvements, backed by great value passenger numbers, Damian Bannon, Metro ew figures show an increase of over Smartlink fares are resulting in growing numbers Area Manager said: “Metro provides a vital 5% in people now choosing to travel of Metro users, which is ultimately helping to service to those who live and work in the East by Metro along Corridor 4 (Upper reduce congestion on this busy arterial route Belfast area and we are pleased that so many Newtownards Road) compared to the same into the city. More bus passengers travelling of them have recently made the switch to public time last year. So far in 2016, there have been is also great news for the environment, as less transport. The recent rise in passenger numbers on average 3,000 additional passenger traffic idling helps improve the air quality for along the Upper Newtownards Road is reflective everyone. Overall, we’re delighted to welcome journeys per week compared to the same of the significant investment we have made in period in 2015. In total, there have been over increasing numbers of passengers on board the area, including the addition of modern new 1.3 million passenger journeys along corridor and look forward to seeing this trend continue Metro buses with audio visual announcements. 4 in 2016. Speaking about the increase in so that travelling conditions for everyone keep

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boys were the first to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Bearing in mind the contribution Orangefield Boys School made to education in East Belfast and beyond, a small group of former teachers felt that the name and work of the school should be kept alive in the form of a book. Orangefield Remembered captures the human endeavour and spirit of the school in its time and place over three turbulent decades. Brian Westons tenure as Headmaster coincided with the worst of the troubles when his leadership did so much to provide a secure environment for pupils and to reassure worried parents. It was surely a fitting tribute to the Headmaster and Staff that the Department of Education inspectors found the attendance rates during this period to be ‘remarkably high’ and commended the school’s service to the local community. Orangefield Remembered will be launched at Malone Rugby Club on the 10th November (7.00 for 7.30pm) and will be available from a number of local outlets. Further information is available from jacqueline@ eastsidepartnership.com. (tel. 028 9045 1900). In addition books may be purchased from Hillmount Garden Centre (by kind permission) on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November.

improving.” Clare Galbraith, a frequent traveller on route, says it’s no surprise passenger numbers are on the up:“I use the Metro service to commute to work every day and definitely think it’s the smart way to travel. Hopping on the bus takes the stress out of my daily commute, helping me get to my job quicker and saving me money on parking fees. It frees up so much time in my day, allowing me to check my emails on the way to work or read a book and unwind after a busy day! There are so many benefits to taking the bus; I’m not surprised to hear numbers are rising.” East Belfast passengers are also set to benefit from the introduction of a special £2.50 day ticket on corridors 5 (Castlereagh Road) and 6 (Cregagh Road). From now until 31 October, Metro passengers on corridors 5 and 6 can enjoy £2.50 day return travel seven days a week after 9.30am.

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With awards host Tara Mills are Alex Fleck, McGuinness Fleck; Jonathan Martindael, Phoenix Gas; Simon Seaton, Ulster Bank; Stephen Patton, George Best Belfast City Airport; Philip Mylie, Charles Hurst Fleet Financial; Lauren McDonald, Solv Group; Caroline Prunty, Millar McCall Wylie and Jonathan McAlpin, East Belfast Enterprise. www.eastsideawards.org

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an area of the city renowned for some of the country’s best footballers, best writers, best business leaders and best shipbuilders, it’s time to celebrate the best businesses, best food, best young people and best contributors to the local community.

Jonathan McAlpin of East Belfast Enterprise is the brain behind the inaugural awards. Launching the awards he said: “We want to recognise everything that is the best about East Belfast. These awards will celebrate the achievements of those who are contributing

to the economic impact of this area, inspirational residents who volunteer their time to help others, those who entertain, those who are successful in their chosen sport or career, our next generation and those who are imparting knowledge to our next generation.” There are twelve categories in the inaugural Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport: Eastside Award for Business Start Up; Eastside Award for Business Growth; Eastside Award for Business Contribution; Eastside Award for Digital Innovation; Eastside Award for Education; Eastside Award for Tourism; Eastside Award for Food Product or Services; Eastside Award for Contribution from the Community Sector; Eastside Award for Contribution to Sport; Eastside Award for Contribution to the Arts; Eastside Award for Young Person of the Year and Eastside Award for Volunteer of the Year. Michelle Hatfield, Director of HR and Corporate Responsibility at Belfast City Airport, said: “Belfast City Airport

works extremely closely with the local community through our adopted schools programme, our High Fliers Apprenticeship Scheme which has resulted in 100% of alumni securing full time jobs within the city and of course our Community Fund which has seen the airport invest almost £300,000 into local groups, projects and schools. “We are therefore well aware of the individuals and organisations that go out of their way to make such fantastic contributions to the economic, social and community development of the area. “The airport is delighted to partner with the Eastside Awards which have been developed to recognise and reward these achievements, and which will hopefully encourage others to follow suit and make east Belfast an even better place to live, work and enjoy.” East Belfast TV presenter Tara Mills will host the awards at an evening of celebration on Thursday 26 January 2017 in Hastings Stormont Hotel.

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A new heritage trail, which will offer Belfast locals and visitors a glimpse into its great industrial past, was launched today, 4th October in east Belfast.

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he Connswater Industrial Heritage Trail, a collaboration between Connswater Community Greenway Trust and The Very Local History Group, is a self-guided trail highlighting the industries that once flourished along the banks of the east Belfast rivers. Through research and memories, the voices of east Belfast residents past and present, who worked in these industries, are brought to life through this colourful and inspiring trail. The trail, funded by Big Lottery Fund, Belfast City Council and Department for Communities is a fantastic addition to Connswater Community Greenway’s existing portfolio of self-guided trails which include; Connswater Community Greenway Trail, George Best Trail, C.S. Lewis Trail and Van Morrison Trail. The Connswater Industrial Heritage Trail follows the route of the Connswater Community Greenway, a £40m regeneration project in east Belfast. The Greenway, when completed, will be a 9km linear park along the courses of the Knock, Loop and Connswater rivers. It will create safer, cleaner and greener public space, connect people and places and it will bring new life to the rivers which were a vital part of our industrial past. Although much of east Belfast’s heritage has been

lost, the Connswater Industrial Heritage Trail provides a glimpse of an era when Belfast was one of the mightiest industrial cities in the world, employing thousands of people in the rapidly growing linen mills, rope factories, engineering works and shipyards. The trail highlights where huge factories once stood on the river banks. Some of the sites include; Thompsons Bakery; Goblin (BVC) ; Avoniel Distillery, McDowell Ropeworks; Cantrell & Cochrane – to name but a few. Wendy Langham, Programme Manager of the Connswater Community Greenway said: “The Connswater Industrial Heritage is a great addition to our existing portfolio of self-guided tours, which aim to encourage visitors to visit the Connswater Community Greenway and to explore the EastSide of the City. We were delighted to work alongside the east Belfast based ’ Very local History Group’ who helped bring the wonderful stories, memories and voices of local people connected to these industries alive. The trail not only highlights the industrial heritage of east Belfast but importantly those industries located on the banks of the Connswater River and the significant role our waterways have made to our industrial heritage.”

BELOW are Jonathan Bardon, author and Wendy Langham, historian and Programme Manager of the Connswater Community Greenway . LEFT: Jonathan Bardon, author and historian, Charles Ludlow, The Very Local History Group and geographer and Des Reilly, author of Rivers of Belfast. Pictures by Brian Morrison.

Speaking at the event, Charles Ludlow from The Very Local History Group, commented: “On behalf of The Very Local History Group I would like to thank Connswater Community Greenway for their support in making the Connswater Industrial Heritage Trail happen. It will jog the memory of the older members of the community and give an insight to others about the industrial life of east Belfast. Our Group is very pleased to have contributed to the trail which will make information readily available to both locals and visitors. We are delighted to have captured in a trail for both locals and visitors to enjoy”. To download a copy of the Connswater Industrial Heritage Trail connswatergreenway.co.uk/trails or call into the EastSide Visitor Centre.

Following the announcement earlier this year that more than 400 Asda stores are to introduce newly sign-posted accessible toilets, Gavin Robinson MP has commended the implementation of the scheme at the Asda Dundonald store. The initiative, designed to combat the stigma around invisible illnesses and disabilities, aims to create an environment in which customers who need to use the accessible facilities feel comfortable doing so in-store.Gavin Robinson commented: “When I heard about Asda’s scheme to introduce up-to-date signage for accessible toilets across their stores, I was delighted to learn that it would be rolled out within my constituency. I feel strongly about supporting the initiative, as it is a basic right that those with a disability, visible or invisible, should be provided with adequate facilities when out in the community Asda has taken an important step towards re-educating the public, and I hope that other businesses in the local area will follow their lead.” General Store Manager at Asda Dundonald, James O’Mahony, added: “It’s great to see this important new initiative being rolled out in Dundonald and across the rest of our stores in Northern Ireland. Asda has always been proud of its ability to listen and respond to the needs of our customers and this demonstrates how identifying and solving a problem which impacts on one person at a local level, can bring benefits to all who shop in our stores.”

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East Belfast Survivors of Suicide (SOS) invite you to attend their annual Celebration of Life event at McQuiston Memorial Church on Sunday 20 November from 2pm to 4pm.

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very November, SOS hold the event to mark International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, bringing together members of the community to celebrate the memory of those who have died by suicide. The event features music and poetry and is followed by refreshments in the church hall. Those who attend also have the opportunity to find out more about the work the group do to support people affected by suicide and how to get involved. This years’ event will include the screening of a short video which was recently made to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the SOS group’s establishment and the impact of the group on people bereaved by suicide. Everyone is welcome to come along to the

Carlie Martin, Better Off Families Adviser at East Belfast Independent Advice Centre provides information about common advice queries.

event which is often attended by people from across the city of Belfast and further afield. Kylie Pritchard, Chairperson of SOS says: “Our members are always keen to meet other groups and individuals who have been affected by suicide in order to support each other, share experiences and build relationships. We think it’s important to reach out to other communities as suicide has impacted people in all areas and from all walks of life. It’s an issue which has great potential to bring people together.” The event is at McQuiston Memorial Church, 83 Castlereagh Rd, Belfast, BT5 5FE. For more information on the event contact Claire at SOS on 028 9046 0201.

“I have been getting DLA Middle Rate Care and Lower Rate Mobility for many years as I am disabled following a road traffic accident. I have heard that DLA will be stopping and there is a new benefit coming in to replace it. I am in a panic, not just for me but my daughter gets Carer’s Allowance for looking after me. I am worried about losing my DLA award and how it will affect my other benefits like Housing Benefit etc. “

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ommunity groups, voluntary organisations, charities, sports clubs and social enterprises will be able to access the scheme which will be funded by Building Change Trust and managed by the Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT). The new fund will provide small loans which cannot currently be raised from traditional sources. They can be used for a wide range of purposes, including buildings and repairs, equipment purchase, making facilities more energy efficient or funding shortfalls in larger grant assisted projects. Launching the new scheme, Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA, said: “I welcome this initiative which will help grow a more vibrant and sustainable Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector. This new fund will provide much needed access to funds for our social enterprises, charities, community

Community projects in East Belfast area are being encouraged to take advantage of a new dedicated £350,000 loan scheme which has been launched in Northern Ireland.

and voluntary organisations which make an important and unique contribution creating job opportunities and encouraging entrepreneurial spirit which in turn contributes to the local economy.” Nigel McKinney, Director of Operations with the Building Change Trust, said: “This new fund is a truly innovative development and a great opportunity for the Northern Ireland voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. This loan fund is part of our work in social finance which will help the sector become more financially sustainable in the future, freeing them up to do what they do best – delivering positive impact for the communities in which they work. ” Groups taking advantage of the unsecured loans, which can range from £1,000 to £25,000, will just need to demonstrate a capacity to repay. The loans are also

designed to be flexible and quickly available following an application.Harry McDaid, Chief Executive of UCIT, which will manage the fund, said: “Over the last 15 years UCIT has supported 400 community and voluntary organisations with access to finance. This has helped create employment, provide services and stimulate economic activity, often in very disadvantaged areas where help is most needed. The funding from Building Change Trust will help us meet much needed demand for smaller loans in the third sector. The loan fund will match the needs of local communities, and be flexible and responsive in its delivery. We actively encourage groups to get in touch with us and discuss their plans.” Further information about the scheme is available by contacting UCIT on 028 9031 5003

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INNER EAST FORUM

Inner East Forum meets on the first Monday of each month at 10.00am in the Skainos building. The next meeting will take place on Monday 7 November. For further information or to join Inner East Forum contact Michael Briggs at michael@ebcda.org.

DONATION YOGA

The Donation Yoga Class has returned to the East Belfast Network Centre on Tuesdays at the usual time of 6.00 to 7.00pm. The class will be running on Tuesdays until 13 December. Don’t worry if you have missed a week or two, you will pick it up on the night. As usual it is open to everyone and suitable for beginners. No previous experience of yoga is needed. You can bring your own mat or one can be supplied by the teacher. Bring a donation (whatever you can afford) to keep the class going. For more information please contact Linda Armitage on 028 9045 1512 or email linda@ebcda.org.

CHARITY SUPPORT

EBCDA is a registered helper group for the Charity Commission for NI’s registration process. If you would like assistance with registration please contact Jonny Currie, Community Development Director, for more information at jonny@ ebcda.org or 9045 1512.

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First Minister, the Rt. Hon Arlene Foster and Communities Minister, Paul Givan, MLA have announced funding of £500,000 to support improvement works for Community Halls across Northern Ireland. The funding will enable community organisations to undertake minor works and improvements to their premises. Individual awards of up to a maximum of £25,000 will be made to community organisations. Funding may be used for a range of small scale refurbishment works. It is an online application process. Closing date is 23 November 2016 www.consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/dfc/fa1dc104

DLA is being phased out and replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP). When you are contacted by DLA to say that you are being assessed for the new benefit, please contact the advice centre as we will be able to provide you with full assistance to claim PIP. It is important that you contact us as soon as possible after you receive any letter as there are tight timelines with PIP. We can advise and provide assistance to both you and your daughter with all benefit entitlements. East Belfast Independent Advice Centre offers advice on Welfare benefits, Tax Credits, Housing, Employment & Debt. Advice is free, independent & confidential. You can phone or come to the centre to talk to an adviser. Drop in Advice Clinics Mon, Tues, Wed, 9.3011.30. Thurs 2.00-3.30 (Appointments required for Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment & Attendance Allowance forms) Would you like to Volunteer with EBIAC and make a real difference in your community? We have opportunities to volunteer in the following roles, Receptionist, Administrator and Adviser. Please contact Gerard Morgan for further information. East Belfast Independent Advice Centre 55 Templemore Avenue Belfast BT5 4NT 028 90 735690

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FASHION / CREATIVE CREATIONS L-R Paul Priestly, Chair, Groundwork NI; Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Brian Kingston; Geraldine Gilpin, Chief Executive, Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association; Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA; and Stephen Patton, HR Manager & Community Fund Chair, Belfast City Airport.

UNDERGROUND STYLE GOES OVERGROUND: BELFAST’S FIRST ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK A SERIES of creative fashion shows are set to take Northern Ireland by storm as Belfast’s inaugural Alternative Fashion Week launches.

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s the brainchild of Belfast photographer Shelley Rodgers the four main shows will cover everything from fairytale, gore and body art to older, mobility impaired and LGBT models. “Belfast Alternative Fashion Week is an exciting collection of unique and visually spectacular creative catwalk shows. It’s a first for Northern Ireland and we’re bringing together some of the country’s leading creative industries whilst inviting the best from across Europe to contribute to each show. We’re telling people to expect the unexpected” said Shelley. For Shelley launching Belfast Alternative Fashion Week in November is a dream come true, as a creative photographer she has a passion to bring alternative looks and styles to the fore. She said: “In Northern Ireland I feel there’s a misconception that in order to

exist in the fashion industry you have to conform to a particular look, be a certain size or fall within a designated age range. Almost by accident we seem to conform to one small idea of what the fashion and beauty industry wants or entails and that’s just not true. “You only have to walk down the street to see the creativity of our fashion industry and see how style and trend is translated by everyone you meet.” While the show is rooted firmly in Belfast it will have an international flavour with fashion designers, models and photographers as well as makeup artists and musicians from London, Amsterdam, America and throughout Europe. Events will be staged in the Elmwood Hall, the Europa Hotel, Titanic Suite all culminating in a grand finale in the Whitla Hall with music and an exhibition of the best of the events.

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BUSINESS / MILESTONE SALE Belfast auctioneer Karl Bennett has celebrated his 100th auction at Bloomfield Auctions with a massive Silver and Antiques sale attracting strong local attendance plus a record number of national and international bids online.

‘Sod Cutting’ Ceremony In East Belfast Marks The Start Of A “Magical Memory Garden” Palmerston Care Home in East Belfast (9/17 Palmerston Road, Belfast BT4 1QA) recently marked the start of its “Magical Memory Garden” with a traditional “sod cutting” with Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA. The memory garden aims to help residents living with dementia. A number of funders including Groundwork NI, Alpha Fund, Belfast City Council and Belfast City Airport*, who have been instrumental in the fundraising efforts for the garden, were also in attendance at the event. Mrs Geraldine Gilpin, Chief Executive of Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association, which owns and manages Palmerston Care Home, explained why the Magical Memory Garden is important: “We were keen to create a magical space for residents, their families and friends, and one which can also be used by people in the community with dementia and their carers. For people living with dementia it is important to stimulate different senses. They may forget where they are living in time and place, but they can recognise and experience aspects of a garden – the open sky, sounds of the outside environment, and trees blowing in the wind. This is a freedom we can all connect with. The memory garden’s pathways and areas will flow from one to another with no dead ends which would be a barrier for someone with dementia. It is important to recognise that Palmerston is about creating different environments for different people. Everybody is an individual and everybody’s dementia is different. Each of our residents is at a different stage of dementia and needs a different stage of care and assistance. It is important to have a range of activities and solutions for these various stages, so we will have a caravan to remember “days out”, a car for the men to polish and sit in, areas for growing vegetables, a farmyard area, quiet spaces. Groundworks NI will be responsible for the garden’s creation and it is due for completion in Spring 2017. For further information log onto www.abbeyfieldandwesley.org.ukor telephone Abbeyfield & Wesley Society on 028 93363558.

CHECKING OUT KARL’S 100TH AUCTION It was an appropriately glittering highlight for a golden anniversary at the historic auction house at Owen O’Cork Mill on Beersbridge Road in East Belfast. Owner-auctioneer Karl Bennett said of the sale, “There is a 32-year long tradition of a successful auction on these premises, but interest has continued to grow rapidly since I bought the business three years ago. That development has largely been fuelled by television programmes which have shown the general public that there is both fun and profit to be had in buying and selling at auction, but people are also increasingly interested in high end goods. Consequently, in addition to our popular general auctions, we also specialise in high end arts, antiques, silver and militaria … and we find we regularly uncover important and valuable pieces.” That focus on quality will be reflected in a Jewellery & Fine Art Sale to be held on Tuesday 25 October

at Bloomfield Auctions. Works from leading Irish artists Andrew Nicholl, Percy French, Charles McCauley, Gladys Maccabe, William Conor and George Callaghan have already been submitted for sale, with several pieces expected to achieve more than£5,000. Karl says, “A good showing of quality Irish art invariably attracts not only huge local interest, but also a substantial level of European, American and even Australian bidders online. This is an exceptional range of important works so we’re expecting bidding to be brisk. We’ll also be showcasing an exceptional range of antique jewellery and, with Christmas just around the corner, it’s a perfect opportunity to buy something unique, special … and perhaps with a romantic story behind it. One of the great joys of auctions is the connection which a purchase allows you to make with the past which is a lovely sentiment to inspire a Christmas gift.”

Inverary Community Centre Martial Arts Club Celebrate Lidl Win

Inverary Community Centre Martial Arts Club in East Belfast is among the 33 winning groups chosen by Lidl Northern Ireland to receive backing from the retailer as part of its Community Works campaign. The community group was selected as a winner out of over 4,000 nominations and was visited by the Lidl Community Crew who helped them facilitate an event were they received a prize pot of £5000 from Lidl which was made up of all Lidl products for the event and a financial contribution. The Lidl Community Works campaign, which launched in June this year, sees Lidl Northern Ireland back a variety of local community groups and projects from all over the province. The groups will each receive a visit from the Community Crew as they plan and host fundraising events and present food demonstrations to help sustain the fantastic work of each project in their local area. Food will be a central focus at each of the events, helping Lidl not only mark the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016 but also celebrate the many local suppliers that Lidl Northern Ireland works with. To find out more about the campaign and see a full list of the 33 winning groups, visit: www.lidl-ni.co.uk.

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FROM PAGE 1 for anyone living with the loss of their spouse of partner. Celebrating and inspired by Lewis’ debating group, the Oxford Socratic Society, a one-off Belfast C.S. Lewis Socratic Debate chaired by BBC’s William Crawley will take place at Union College Chapel, Queens University. There are lots of events for children too including; C.S. Lewis Mini Narnia Adventure at ‘Jack’s’ old school, Campbell College, a Narnian trail where you can enjoy activities such as lantern making and storytelling - dressing for the outdoors is advised. Wandsworth Community Centre will host a creative animation Sozo workshop where you can create your own fantastic adventure. Framewerk is the location for Imaginary World drama and storytelling workshops. Through storytelling, movement and discussion children will create their own fairy-tale. Returning again this year is the hugely popular Nearly True Tour at Campbell College. Is your tour guide really telling you the truth? Turn up to find out! Kids will love the Narnia Plasticine workshop with Sticky Fingers at Lampost Café where they can recreate Narnian characters and scenes. Your Lewis adventure can, this year, be taken by bus or bike. Join Lewis expert Sandy Smith as he takes you on a bus journey visiting many locations connected to the writer, some of which had a profound influence on his work. If your Lewis adventure consists of being on two wheels then why not join Belfast Bike Tours at the EastSide Visitor Centre and discover Lewis locations from the comfort of your bike. Interested in a foodie adventure? Then join NI Food Tours at Canteen, Belmont Road, or maybe just pull up a chair for Canteen’s afternoon tea, who knows maybe even Mr Tumnus might join you for a slice of cake. Ever wondered what it was like to be part of ‘The Inklings’ group of Oxford Scholars, which included Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, who met and discussed their works in Oxford pubs? Then join The Inklings-inspired beer tasting and literature event at The Stoker’s Halt. Not forgetting the wonderful Fine and Dandy Narnia market at Crescent Arts Centre where you can have an adventure browsing the stalls featuring local food, drink and crafters - to name but a few. www.eastsidearts.net.

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ollowing the launch of Strandtown Traders Association’s new website www. belmontroadbelfast. com which is aimed at promoting Belmont Village area, the traders are looking towards Christmas. A number of the traders plan to open every Thursday until 8pm on the run up to Christmas - starting on Thursday 1 December and every night from Monday 19 December to Friday 23 December to give shoppers extended hours to shop at the independent shops and eat out at the cafes and restaurants. Small Business Saturday

on 3 December gives you a chance to take part in the Christmas events. The ‘Christmas Fashion/Gift Tour’ follows the successful ‘Fall Fashionably in Love with the Belmont Road’ event on Saturday 1 October visiting selected independent retailers promoting Christmas gift ideas for loved ones. The ‘Christmas Belmont Road Food Tour’ can be booked by emailing info@ nifoodtours.com and the ‘Christmas Bake Off’ is an event sponsored by AM/ PMni Estate Agents. The initiative is part funded by Belfast City Council – www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ businessinfo

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Fiona Lowe Brunell: The Life and Lines of C.S.Lewis and Literary Legends An exhibition of works relating to Iconic Irish Writers at the ArtisAnn Gallery 3rd – 26th November 2016,

Paul, Felix and Emma Crozier.

THE GREENWAY / ONWARDS

OPENING OF NEW SECTION OF CONNSWATER COMMUNITY GREENWAY

Hundreds of local people flocked to the Connswater Community Greenway recently to celebrate the opening of a new section. The new section, which connects the Beersbridge Road to Grand Parade, includes the ‘green heart’ of the Connswater Community Greenway – The Hollow. A meeting point for Knock, Loop and Connswater Rivers and the location of the historic 17th Century Conn O’Neill bridge, The Hollow is best known for the reference made to it in the song ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by East Belfast musician Van Morrison. With everything from reptiles to duck races, roundabouts, football and crafts there was something for everyone to enjoy. Ice-cream kept young and old refreshed while parents enjoyed tea and coffee in between their children getting faces painted and planting seedlings with Avoniel Community Gardeners. This latest section of the Greenway follows the Knock River from The Hollow

to Dixon Playing Fields and to Grand Parade making the entire Knock River section of the Greenway accessible. It also includes features such as a 900ms of combined cycle and walking paths, landscaping and native planting including 119 semi mature trees and 39 different species of native wildflowers, seating and lighting, new crossings on Beersbridge Road and Grand Parade, interpretative and wayfinding signage, restoration and conservation of The Conn O’Neil bridge and three new bridges linking people and places. www.connswatergreenway.co.uk, Facehook:/ connswatercommunitygreenway, twitter @connswgreenway #TheHollowCCG

Special Event for CS Lewis Festival: ‘Meet the Artist’ soiree with Fiona Lowe Brunell at 4pm on the 19th November. Fiona Lowe Brunell graduated from The Queen’s University of Belfast with a First Class degree in History of Art and now lives in her birthplace of Newry. It’s an area that has influenced many artists, including C.S. Lewis, who said; ‘That part of Rostrevor which overlooks Carlingford Lough is my idea of Narnia’. It was this comment on her homeland and its association with the magical world of Narnia that inspired Fiona to delve deeper into the writer and his works. She has now created a body of work based on C.S.Lewis and other iconic Irish writers which will be exhibited at the ArtisAnn Gallery in Belfast in November. Fiona’s artwork offers a new perspective on these well-known writers, based on time-lines, colours and tones. The composition of a day, month and year is transformed into a visual manifestation of the writer and their works. Whilst Fiona’s artworks may be viewed primarily for aesthetics, it is only when there is an understanding of the concept behind the image, that the spectator begins to understand the didactic value. Fiona’s work has been collected by a wide spectrum of organisations and individuals, including: The Titanic Foundation, Belfast, the South African Embassy, Dublin, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, South Africa, as well as Adrian Dunbar, Senator David Norris, and Sir A.P. McCoy. The show runs from the 3rd to the 26th November, during normal opening hours, with a late night preview on Wednesday 2nd from 6-8pm

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As the days and nights get chillier, it’s time to talk about layers. This means those extra blankets you pile on to stay warm, but also all the decorative elements you add to a room to create texture and depth. The beauty of layering is the mix and match opportunity. Whether your aesthetic is vintage, modern or antique, you can create a captivating layered look by choosing a variety of your most treasured items and displaying these in an interesting way. We’ve all picked up nik naks from travels or from family; cards or images from life events; and gifts or forget-me-knots from loved ones… it’s these wonderful pieces that add character to a home. So don’t file them away – get them on show! Find ways to display them; layer them or purchase charming display units for your curio. So, whether layers increase your comfort, please the eye, or hide parts of a room that make you cringe, going multi-dimensional in a few zones will certainly add to your interior comfort & style.

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YOU HAVE JUST RECENTLY MOVED TO NORTHERN IRELAND, WHAT WAS THE DRIVING FACTOR BEHIND THE MOVE?

I met my Irish husband 15 years ago and we now have two children. We’ve always had itchy feet to move away from the hustle and bustle. A few years back we started to chat about ‘what if’, and ‘what if’, became, let’s do it. We fell in love with a property in Crawfordsburn, aided by a girlfriend who was determined to get us over here.

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At school two of the subjects I loved most were woodwork and needlework. I’ve owned a sewing machine since I was 11 and have made many things throughout my life. I had just had my first child and was dreading going back to work in an office, when my husband read an article in one of the Sunday magazines about an upholsterer and upcycler, he thought it would be the perfect choice for me - he was probably keen for me to stop experimenting round the house!

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I spent one week every month away from home for 18 months, juggling child care to gain my qualification in Traditional Upholstery, The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers. I was also extremely lucky to train under excellent upholsterers. I worked parttime for one year for one business, then moved to a great traditional upholstery workshop where I trained for a further 18 months.

WHAT KIND OF UPHOLSTERY WORK DO YOU SPECIALISE IN? I specialise in traditional upholstery. I love working with hair and stitching the shape in, this takes time and patience. I love the look of

hessian and twine, it’s almost a shame to cover up the work. Even though I am traditionally trained, the course and apprenticeships teach you how to work with modern upholstery too, this is a necessity these days, and I now have a real passion for retro chairs, which aren’t traditional - the brighter the fabric the better!

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I’m obsessed with chairs! The different styles, seeing how they have been put together, you are always learning, you may think you have seen everything then you strip another chair down and find another angle, it keeps you on your toes.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR CAREER HIGHLIGHT SO FAR?

I think I’ve been lucky as my business really grew quickly in England - now I have that challenge again in Ireland! I believe that more people want some special pieces of furniture in their homes, and are prepared to buy something which is unique. I love meeting people and working with them to achieve the finish they want. I have also loved working with up and coming fabric designers, it’s lovely to see my work appear on their websites helping to sell their fabrics.

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awn has recently moved into a new gallery and studio space at 378a Belmont Road, Belfast at the bottom of Craigantlet and has been working on a new collection of paintings to be shown at her annual Christmas Gift Day on Saturday 26th November 2016. The show will have a variety of new works on show and a vast range of her framed Limited Edition Prints. Dawn’s products which will also be available include Placemats and coasters, Designer Cushions, Greeting Cards and Wrapping Paper and beautiful Silk scarves! There will be 10% off on the day and is set to be the biggest show in the new gallery premises to date. A new stationery range will also be launched, which Dawn has been working on over the past few months. Her social media pages have seen a massive rise in followers and people engaging daily on anything she uploads! One of her recent competitions was seen ‘naturally’ by over 45,000 people and with her large following she is set to hit over 10,000 followers by Christmas Please feel free to check out her pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! The product and gift market is what Dawn is wanting to scale up next year and with her very quirky

and colourful images her products are collected by young and old alike! The paintings themselves have a ‘happy’ quality to them and they just seem to put a smile on peoples faces! Knowing her paintings create so much joy and happiness has lead Dawn to work with two great charities over the past couple of years, Cancer Fund for Children and the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity where she has donated over £20,000 worth of paintings to both Daisy Lodge in Newcastle, Co.Down and the new Haematology Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital. With two young children of her own these two charities really touched her heart, which lead her to help! Primary schools have also recently taken a great interest in Dawn and her work which has lead her to give talks and demonstrations to P3 and P4 classes at Greystone Primary school in Antrim and Greenwood Primary in East Belfast. The new gallery space was opened in May 2016 and has been a great space for both husband Stephen and Dawn to work. Being a creative family has its benefits, Dawn’s husband Stephen frames all Dawn’s work on a daily basis at the gallery and manages over 10 local and International artists and acts as the sole agent for her.

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Citius, Altius, Fortius By A i da n C a m p b e l l | E AST BE LFASTHISTORY.COM

... Which is Latin for ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’ and became the motto of the modern Olympic Games which was first held in 1896. A good time to reflect on the Olympic games which had me glued to my TV screen this summer. But which modern Olympic sports have had participants in East Belfast over the years?

Images described below, clockwise from top left... PAR FOR THE COURSE The new club house of Knock Golf Club (on the Shandon Park site) was opened in 1904 and there is a great turnout at the grand opening. This new clubhouse was described as ‘commodius’ and survives in a rather abandoned state at 55 Shandon Park. Knock Golf Club was formed in 1895 and originally located at a 9-hole course adjacent to the Belfast & Count Down Railway station on Knock Road. The club moved to Shandon Park in 1898 and to its present location at Summerfield, Stormont in 1920. Shandon Park Golf Club was formed at the vacated Shandon Park site in 1926. RUNNING UP THAT HILL The Gilnahirk Hill Climb in 1906 started from the front of Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church which is in the background of this photograph. Harry Ferguson is leaning on his motorcycle, a 2.5 hp Minerva to the right of front row. A contemporary report explained: ‘The hill is about 1,200 yards in length and two or three very tricky corners have to be negotiated, necessitating careful steering on the part of the rider’. ‘Ireland’s Saturday Night’ reported ‘A hill climbing contest was held in ideal weather at Gilnahirk Hill, near Knock. Harry Ferguson was placed first

and was clearly far too liberally treated by the handicapper. Ferguson took it at a terrific pace.’ For many years Harry Ferguson had a car showroom in Donegall Square East, beside the Methodist Church, facing the City Hall. RUB OF THE GREEN Belmont Bowling Club was formed in 1877 by members of a croquet club which existed in the Strandtown area. They agreed to site their new bowling green on land adjacent to their croquet lawn at Kincora Avenue. The sods for the green were brought from Dundrum at a cost of twenty five shillings, which caused displeasure amongst some of the members. Twelve sets of bowls were purchased for five guineas. In 1906 Belmont Bowling Club was invited to be one of the host clubs for the Home Internationals and three Belmont players were in the Ireland team. The England team is pictured in front of the Belmont pavilion with their one of their players W.G. Grace better known for his cricketing exploits sitting in the front row (with beard) 4th from right. BANG ON TARGET The caption on this nicely posed old photograph declares: ‘Coronation Rifle Club at Neill’s

Hill, 1910’. I have not been able to find any background or detail on this old club which seems to have been formed in the run up to the First World War. Although I am reminded of previous research related to wartime with the local Boys’ Brigade at Gilnahirk parading with rifles. I am told that the police also had a firing range for target practice in the sand pits at Neill’s Hill many years ago. AT THE CREASE The youthful members of Dundonald Cricket Club pose for a team photograph taken shortly after the First World War in 1920. The cricket pitch and pavilion was on Comber Road at Millmount. At the far left is Victor Fleming whose family grocery shop, Fleming & James was at Church Road junction with Upper Newtownards Road. Club Captain Gordon Jackson sits at the centre of the front row and Secretary Tom Boyd stands in the back row to the right. A GROUP EFFORT Strand Presbyterian Church Tennis Club was formed in 1937 and played in a court located in William Bruce’s extensive garden at 158 Larkfield Road. This could well have been the occasion of

the club formation. A contemporary news clipping also reports that the airship ‘Hindenberg’ was setting off on its maiden voyage to New York, where it tragically crashed and the ‘North West 200’ motorcycle races were to go ahead, both during May 1937. William Bruce’s daughter Dolly Jackson is sitting in the second row at the right hand side wearing a hat with her son Frank on her knee and daughter Aileen, the young girl with long hair sitting directly in front. The minister is the Rev William Chestnutt and behind the happy group you can see the wooden pavilion which was dismantled in the 1940s and new houses were built on the land. ON THE FENCE Belfast Fencing Club met at Brookeborough Hall (since demolished and now a modern block of apartments) at Neill’s Hill on Sandown Road. In this delightful 1967 photograph the young lady members are striking a fine pose. In the background Hutchinson’s garage is getting a new roof fitted and the trees on the skyline, in the direction of Richill Crescent, mark the site of Knock Graveyard.

Aidan Campbell has previously published 11 East Belfast local history books entitled: Beaconsfield, Knock, Cherryvalley, Gilnahirk, Castlereagh, Cregagh, Stormont, Sydenham, Belmont and East Belfast Revisited Volumes 1 & 2. Newtownbreda is a local history on South Belfast. Aidan’s latest local history book is entitled ‘Belfast Through Time’. Aidan regularly gives illustrated talks to local groups and societies. Most books are available at Hillmount Garden Centre, Marie Curie Hospice and Hamilton News Cregagh with profits donated to local charity.

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Book Launch LEFT: (L to R) sponsor John McClelland, Knightsbridge Wealth Management, Aidan Campbell, Gavin Robinson M.P. for East Belfast and Robin Mercer, Hillmount Garden Centre

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Aidan Campbell Launches 12th Book of East Belfast History ‘Ballymacarrett’ was published on Thursday 6th October 2016 at Hillmount Garden Centre, Gilnahirk.

LEFT: Robert McMeekin with daughters Adrienne and Irene enjoyed seeing some of their family history from the Cable Street area of the Newtownards Road included in the Ballymacarrett story.

event was very well attended (standing room only) by many past residents of Ballymacarrett and once again Hillmount Garden Centre generously provided the excellent venue. Guests were entertained with a lovely cuppa and shortbread and given an opportunity to buy a personally signed copy of the new book. There were entertaining speeches by Gavin Robinson, M.P. for East Belfast and sponsor John McClelland before Aidan Campbell delivered an interesting presentation on some of the scenes and the memories of people contained within ‘Ballymacarrett’.

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ABOVE: Harry Lennox from Gilnahirk Men’s Group in conversation with Frank and Mabel Jackson about Ballymacarrett. Frank’s father once had a boot repair business at 436 Newtownards Road, not far from the Holywood Arches. The Premises are now occupied by ‘Loop’ newspaper.

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It is local historian Aidan Campbell’s 12th book on the history of East Belfast with profits donated to several local charities including Marie Curie, Guide Dogs NI, Multiple Sclerosis and Mission to Seafarers. Belfast was once a small town on the Co Antrim side of the River Lagan and brought the village of Ballymacarrett in Co Down within the town boundary in 1853. Most of what we now know as East Belfast did not become part of the city until the 1890s. The story is illustrated with old photographs and reminiscences of life in the area years ago.The launch

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Hungry and thirsty in the earlier stages. Becoming sick and inappetent with collapse if not detected in time. (Cats & Dogs – especially if a little on the heavy side)

2. Overactive thyroid

Don’t get me wrong, a genuinely healthy appetite is a great thing, and a pet that loves food is likely to be a healthy one in most cases (and often a happy, more relaxed and more trainable one too!). But just watch out for any eating that seems perhaps a little “hungrier” than it might be.

Hungry, thin and excitable. Becoming sick with heart and renal failure if not detected in time. (Mainly Cats over 7 years)

If you are concerned about your pet’s appetite (or any of the signs above), email Kelly@ ashwoodvets.com or call her on 028 90 419374 and ask her to book a consultation with either me or Sophie.

Hungry and thirsty sometimes with pot-belly. Progressing to liver enlargement, skin disease, diabetes, bladder infections and death if not detected in time. (Mainly Dogs includingPoodles, Dashunds, all types of Terriors, Boxers, Beagles and large dogs)

Thank you to the folk who emailed me with follow up questions to my last couple of articles. If you have any questions about this article or any subjects you would like me to address in future, please email me on Patrick@ ashwoodvets.com (or alternatively mention it to stuart@loopmag.net)

Hungry with weight loss over the back, but not necessarily on the scales. Watch also for

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[ #22 • NOVEMBER 2016 / EYE CARE ]

What do you buy for the person who has everything? I hate to mention the word Christmas before December is even here but it seems the countdown has started and I hear rumours that some Santa lists have already been completed. Here are a few suggestions for your Christmas shopping list including some items I have mentioned over the past year in my articles. A reading lamp from Serious Readers with especially clear light may be helpful for keen readers or crafters – have a look at www.seriousreaders.com

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By Rosemary McWatters for their full range. For anyone who needs larger print books but finds them bulky and heavy an E ink E-reader such as the Kindle Paperwhite which allows the print to be enlarged to a comfortable size can be a very useful gift. The electronic reader is glare free and is preferable to a tablet with a brighter LED screen which is more tiring on the eyes for reading. If you know someone who suffers from dry eyes and is always using drops, then EyePeace – the eyelid massager may be the gift for them to help to manage their symptoms. Prescription swimming goggles for the spectacle wearing swimmers you know are more affordable than you might think and are available for kids and adults. Spectacle cases are popular stocking fillers, coming in a variety of colours and patterns. What about a cloth

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[ #22 • NOVEMBER 2016 / TREND SETTER]

Sabrina Robinson takes an indepth look at what is set to become THE haircut of the year; The Lob.

“With ends that fall between the shoulders and collarbones, mid-length hair is the statement haircut of 2016”

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The Lob Haircut is suitable for all face shapes and textures, which is what’s so great about it. Your stylist will recommend the perfect length for you and what products that would suit your style. Softly tousled and effortlessly cool, side-swept waves crave your inner trendsetter and make this season great with a fresh new mid-length look. With ends that fall between the shoulders and collarbones, mid-length hair is the statement haircut of 2016. Celebs from Khloe Kardashian to Heidi Klum are in love with this look. Shoulder-skimming mid-length hair is huge this season and one of my most asked for hairstyles in the salon and with soft, long layers is one of those brilliant hairstyles that don’t need much to create an amazing l ook. pair this look with a deep side parting to give it a modern style. One of the Lob’s biggest selling points is its versatility. It requires little styling on the days you want a more natural look and it can be perked up with a bit of hairspray for more glamorous option when you’re going on a night out. It can be pulled back into a tiny low ponytail for those gym days and it’s also one of the few hairstyles where moving your parting around is totally cool.

COLOUR YOUR NEW STYLE! It’s important to get a colour that enhances your new haircut: this could be an all over glossy tone or a more face-framing highlights to emphasise the shape. Ask your stylist to recommend a couple of different easy, quick styling methods to keep your lob looking trendy. If your hair is

fine or think this look suits both hair types but with using the correct products to add volume and texture. I would advise a long layer with the cut to add extra texture and provide more lift, while the styling products will give subtle polish and control to your look.

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To create this natural-looking hairstyle, I would recommend a volume product or spray and add to damp hair. Simply comb through your damp hair and gently blow-dry the hair, weather you want a straight texture look or go for a soft wave look a texture dust is a must have product with these looks , it adds volume and texture with just a sprinkle around the hair. This style isn’t meant to be a picture perfect look creating a parting with your fingers is key to getting that “just out of bed look. This length of hair is so versatile which is long enough to style with buns and braids, and short enough that it looks amazing on its own and especially great when styled into loose waves for the perfect boho style, perfect for someone with a busy life looking easy style look.

CREATING THE WAVES For soft looking waves: a curl-enhancing mousse throughout damp hair . If you have naturally wavy hair, allow it to air dry, occasionally scrunching with your hands to encourage texture. If you have straight hair, use a round brush to curl random sections of the hair as you blow dry it, and then finish by lightly tousling the hair with your fingers. It’s simple but effective!

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EDIT IO N #2 2 Nov em ber 2016

Cregagh Primary School Pupils Star In Ulster-Scots Educational Resource

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ASHFIELD GIRLS’ MAKING THEIR MOVIE MARK FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY Chloe Hall was just one of 8 Ashfield Girl’ High Students who participated in the George Best Belfast City Airport Mental Health Awareness Showcase in partnership with Cinemagic, to premiere short films created by pupils from across Belfast focusing on the issues of mental health and wellbeing

East Belfast Parents Recognised At Uk-Wide Awards Nettlefield Primary School mum describes volunteering experience as ‘life changing’ as group picks up volunteering award.

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he group have been recognised at UK-wide Marsh Awards – an awards scheme organised by The British Museum and the Marsh Christian Trust which highlights the hugely valuable contribution that volunteers make in museums. The only NI group recognised in the Awards was a group of 11 parents from Nettlefield Primary School who have been volunteering at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum as part of a National Museums NI Health & Wellbeing project called ‘Craft in Mind’ funded by the Big Lottery. One of the participants, Sarah Kane, described the volunteering project as life changing; “It’s great to win this award and if someone told us a few years ago we’d be in London picking up an award, we wouldn’t have believed them! It’s no exaggeration to say that volunteering has changed my life – and I think that’s true for a lot of the parents involved in the project. I’ve learnt new skills, have a new-found love for museums and really feel I’ve been given a new lease of life. Many of us in the group have had our own personal challenges to face and that hasn’t been

easy however being involved in this has been a massive confidence boost. I’ve met so many new people, made friends and I love interacting with museum visitor guides.” The group of parents from Nettlefield became involved with the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum through a National Museums Northern Ireland partnership with the Education Authority. Many of the parents are now volunteering at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum 2 or 3 times a week, demonstrating traditional crafts and skills to museum visitors. Emma McAleer, Community Engagement Officer at National Museums Northern Ireland, explains, “We are delighted that the project with parents from Nettlefield Primary School won a Marsh award. The parents deserve the recognition and it’s wonderful that the project has won this award. We are passionate about the positive role museums have in health and wellbeing and the ‘Craft in Mind’ project demonstrates this. We have enjoyed every moment of working with the parents from Nettlefield and we are encouraged that they’ve found it helpful and rewarding.”

Pupils from Ashfield Girls’ along with five other Belfast secondary schools produced two short films under the guidance of Cinemagic, as the culmination of an innovative project about mental health and wellbeing sponsored by Belfast City Airport and supported by Arts & Business Northern Ireland. Ahead of World Mental Health Day (10th October), and to coincide with the launch of the 2016 Cinemagic

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“This week at Brooklands Primary School we celebrated and gave thanks for the autumn Harvest, a tradition in many schools and churches.“

Well done to the Junior and Senior Choirs who performed some Harvest songs after weeks of hard work and many practices. Thanks to Miss Ashby, Mrs Bell and Mrs Connery for all the preparation; each pupil did you proud and they looked so smart and happy on stage! Each assembly had special songs sung by all as well as very talented readers and prayer leaders too. The P4-P7 Harvest Assembly welcomed back our friend Simon Henry as guest speaker. As a measure of our own ‘thanksgiving’, many pupils brought in donations for the Dundonald Food Bank, everything from toilet rolls to tinned soup and much, much more. We await to hear our the grand total in kilograms of all the donated goods taken away on Friday - a big thanks once again to every family in school who sent something to the Food Bank. Next stop....Christmas anyone?!

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Pupils, staff, parents, Governors and invited guests, including guest-of-honour Mr. Gavin Robinson MP, congregated at Orangefield Presbyterian Church to celebrate another year of achievement at its annual Prize Distribution Ceremony.

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Students at Our Lady & St Patrick’s College, Knock have become the latest group to buckle-up for Northern Ireland’s most up-to-date road safety initiative.

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utoline Insurance Group, in association with the road safety charity ‘Brake’, is using modern technology in the form of a state-ofthe-art car crash simulator to drive the safety message home. The specially equipped Ford Focus ST is a key part of the ‘Respect The Road’ campaign and has been adapted to include in-car screens, speakers, smoke machines and bespoke hydraulics. The vehicle is used to recreate a real life fatal crash incident that led to a 17-year old driver being sentenced to prison. Commenting on the initiative, Nicola

McGarry, Head of Upper School in Our Lady & St Patrick’s College, Knock, said:“The ‘Respect The Road’ workshop was very well presented, there is no doubt it had an impact on our pupils. Those present commented that they would next get behind the wheel of a car with a different perspective on the dangers both of being on the road and behind the wheel. The workshop takes an honest and stark look at the reality of the dangers faced on our roads. We look forward to using the simulator next time to get the most out of it and future workshops.”

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Following speeches from Chair of the Board of Governors Mr. Alan McVeigh and Principal Dr. Frances Vasey, delivering her second Principal’s Report, memorable performances from the School’s Chamber and Senior Choirs, of: ‘I Can Tell the World’, arranged by Moses Hogan; ‘The Prayer’ by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, arranged by Josh Groban; and ‘Mr. Blue Sky’, originally recorded by Electric Light Orchestra - each conducted by Head of Music Miss Rosemary Foster with fellow Music teacher Mr Jonathan Arnold on accompaniment, as well as the distribution of prizes itself, the ceremony concluded with an entertaining and engaging speech from guest-of-honour and former Grosvenor pupil Mr. Robinson, Member of Parliament for the Belfast East constituency, which included anecdotes from his own time in the school and provided the perfect conclusion to an afternoon of recognition and celebration. The academic year 2015-2016 was one of huge attainment in Grosvenor, with the school enjoying notable successes in academic, sporting and musical areas, to name just a few; to this end its 2016 Prize Distribution Ceremony provided fitting recognition of its continued achievements and accomplishments in a range of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

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As a growing school in the Castlereagh area, working to support parents and children is central to what we offer at Leadhill. Our 40% growth over the past three years is a direct result of an increasing number of parents putting Leadhill as their first choice school. Parents recognise the value of a primary school setting where every adult knows every child. This personal touch helps to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can flourish. Our focus on the teaching of thinking skills, alongside our development of new technologies, helps to develop greater independence and versatility in learning for our children. We continue to provide wrap-around care each day at Leadhill. Children can relax and play in our Breakfast and After School Clubs which run from 8am to 6pm. Our competitive rates provide excellent childcare at an affordable price. Our Pre-School Playgroup facility provides places for children from the age of 2 years and 10 months up to primary school age. For information about a place in our school or our new Pre-school facility or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 028 90401101.

Have you got a child starting nursery or primary 1 IN 2017? 2017? looking for small class sizes, dedicated staff and a high achieving school?

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NEW MOVIES FROM 18th November Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Written by J.K. Rowling and from the makers of the Harry Potter films In 1926, Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) encounters a magically expanded briefcase which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. Adventure / Family / Fantasy

CLASSIC & SPECIAL SCREENINGS Thursday 10th November | 8pm The Man Who Fell To Earth 1976 British science fiction drama film directed by Nicolas Roeg and starring David Bowie a humanoid alien. Sci-Fi / Drama Thu 17th & 24th November, 8pm Pulp Fiction 1994 / CERT 18 The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster’s wife and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in Quentin Tarantino’s four tales of violence and redemption. Thu 1st Dec 8pm, Sat 3rd & 17th Dec 3pm, Sat 10th & 24th Dec 12.30pm Elf 2003 / CERT PG Will Ferrell stars as Buddy who was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised as an elf. Comedy / Family / Fantasy

Sat 3rd & 17th Dec 12.30pm, Sat 10th & 24th Dec 3.00pm, Thu 15th Dec, 7pm The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992 / CERT U The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge. Fantasy / Musical

FREE WEEKLY FILM CLUBS FOR AGES 5 – 19 Enjoy free movies, get creative, write your own reviews and learn all about film! In partnership with INTO FILM MINORS FILM CLUB FOR AGES 5+ SATURDAYS 12 NOON DURING SCHOOL TERM | NOVEMBER 12th - Fantastic Mr Fox (2009) [PG] For 7yrs+ 19th - The Wind In The Willows (1996) [U] 26th - Matilda (1996) [PG] TEENAGE KICKS FILM CLUB FOR AGES 12 – 19 FRIDAYS AT 5.00PM DURING SCHOOL TERM | NOVEMBER 11th - The Social Network (2010) [12] 18th - The Bling Ring (2013) [15] 25th - Mickybo And Me (2004) [15]

CS LEWIS FESTIVAL Fri 18 Nov, 8pm: Notes on Blindness with special introduction – an ambitious and groundbreaking work, both affecting and innovative Sat 19 Nov, 2pm: The Wind in the Willows storytelling drama workshop

Mon 21 Nov: The Monday Club (2015) In a Belfast city centre pub, the ‘magnificent seven’ meet up every Monday to catch up. Includes Q&A with the filmmakers.

MONTHLY HERITAGE TOUR SAT 19TH NOV, 12.30pm | £4.00 With our expert projectionist and film enthusiast Alan McClurg. Learn about Strand’s history and Art Deco architecture, see our 35mm projectors and hear some great stories.

BFI BLACK STAR SEASON Sun 20 Nov, Belle: Amma Asante’s fantastic period drama presented by Banterflix as part of the BFI Black Star season.

LIVE ON STAGE THUR 24 NOV | 8.00PM The Bjorn Identity - celebrating ABBA The Björn Identity are the finest Abba tribute shows this side of Sweden, taking UK and Irish venues by storm with an authentic LIVE Abba in concert experience. TICKETS £16 CONTACT

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O EVENTS ST CLEMENTS CHRISTMAS FAIR @ TEMPLEMORE AVE SAT 26th NOVEMBER 10.30AM-12.30

You know it’s time to get in the festive mood once November is coming to an end So head round to St Clements on Templemore Avenue. Among the stalls are hand crafts, home made goodies, the bottle stall, a silent auction with great gift ideas, raffle and much more. There will be plenty to keep the children happy with festive crafts, face painting, balloon modelling and story time. It doesn’t matter what age you are, you can still get the perfect selfie onboard Santa’s sleigh, designed by local artist Claire McCullough. Santa will be in his grotto and children can visit and get a gift for only £2! The lively All Nations Choir will also entertain us with Carols. If that sounds a bit busy just head off to the Chill Out Zone and read the papers or challenge the play station. Of course you could just have a cuppa and

a natter. If you enjoyed visiting us for the Queen’s 90th Party, you will enjoy this too. Free entry.

WILGAR COMMUNITY FORUM FUNDRAISER

WED 9TH NOVEMBER DOORS 7PM. £10 PER PERSON

Wilgar Community Forum have organised great night with a great act .

The Wilgar Community Forum are hosting : An evening of Mediumship with Claire Zirrit. This will be in the Dundela Social club, Wilgar Street.

ST DOROTHEA’S ART EXHIBITION & CRAFT FAIR

SAT 5TH NOVEMBER 11-4pm

A bit tight as we go to press but hopefully some will be able to make this great event

St. Dorothea’s Parish Church, Gilnahirk is, once again, holding its annual Art Exhibition and Craft Fair in the first week of November. The Art Exhibition will be held

in the Minor Hall from Thursday 3rd November - Saturday 5th November 2016. As usual there will be an amazing range of paintings, by local artists, on display. All the works of art are original and all will be offered for sale. Viewing times are Thursday and Friday 2.00pm – 8.00pm and Saturday 11.00am – 4.00pm. Refreshments will be available.

SANTA PARADE @ HILLMOUNT

SAT 26TH NOVEMBER 12pm The big man himself - Santa arrives at Hillmount to open the grotto! Come experience Santa’s very special arrival at Hillmount, along with his helpers Iron Man and Optimus Prime. Join in the festive fun with live reindeer and face painting. Enjoy a delicious range of festive food and drink with the U105 crew there to supply the Christmas cheer! Free park and ride available from Knock Football Club!

HOLYWOOD XMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON

SAT 26TH NOVEMBER 4.30pm Get into the spirit as the big switch is flicked to illuminate the town The Holywood Christmas light switch on features an action packed programme of festive entertainment for all the family in Holywood, followed by the annual light switch on. Tel: 028 9127 0069, email: bangorvic@ ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or visit www.visitardsandnorthdown.com

BELVOIR PLAYERS PETER PAN Jnr 11TH -12th Nov

The fantastic Belvoir Players present this magical Disney classic Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and

whisks them away to Neverland Their journey introduces them to the lost boys, mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook! It’s Peter to the rescue when Wendy is taken captive by the dreaded captain, who has his own sinister plans in mind for the hero. Adults: £10 / Concession: £8 Belvoir Players Studio Theatre 94 Belvoir Drive, Belfast, BT8 7FR

KNOCKBREDA METHODIST CHRISTMAS FAIR

18TH NOVEMBER 6.30pm Another festive soireee to get excited about in the run up to the big day Knockbreda Methodist Church on Rosetta Road host their annual Christmas fair where you, amongst many other things, have the pleasure of meeting Santa! There will also be tea, coffee and the obligatory mince pies. For more information on the event visit www.knockbredamethodist.org

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Mums & Tots * Monday CALVARY MUMS & TODDLERS. 10.30-12.00am. £1 per family. 100 Dee St, BT4 028 9073 2331 EAST END BAPTIST TINY TOTS (Westbourne street). Each Monday during term time 10:30-12noon. £1 donation. Tel: 07786 962220. LITTLE STARS The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 years. 028 9045 4466. SYDENHAM PARENT & TODDLER Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family. Inverary CC BT4 1RN 028 9047 1456 ST FINNIANS 10-11.30. Cregagh Park, 028 9079 2793. WANDSWORTH MUMS & CHUMS 10-11.45am. Wandsworth CC. £1 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698

* Tuesday ALBERTBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL 10.30-12.15. Woodstock Link. Donation £1 CFC MOPS & TOTS 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Tuesdays) £1 for one child, £1.50 total for more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks. CFC MOPS 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Tues) £3.50 per mum. Breakfast & creche. 10 Belmont Rd. 028 9067 1838 thisiscfc.com MERSEY STREET PRESBYTERIAN. 10-11.45am term time. £1. 028 9065 7025 MCQUISTON TODDLERS 10-11.30am. Toast, juice, tea, coffee & biscuits. McQuiston Memorial, 83 Castlereagh Road. MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH 10am Toddler Group. Tel 07905 144070 Mount Merrion Ave, BT6. ST DONARDS CHURCH 10am-12 Bloomfield Avenue Tel: 028 9065 2321 £1 for adults. Tea/coffee/juice STRANDTOWN BAPTIST TOTS 10.00- 11.30am (term time) Strandtown Baptist Church, 1 Clonallon Court BT4 2AB Tel: 028 9080 8380 £1 per adult TOTS & CO 10.15- 11.45am (term time). Cregagh Methodist Church. £1.50 per family (incl juice/snack & tea. 28-30 Cregagh Rd. 028 9045 7564

* Wednesday BUSY BEES 10 -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, Knock Road MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10.30am Toddlers ORANGEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH 10.30-12. 37 North Road, BT5 5NE SMALLTALK @ ORANGEFIELD 10-11.45am O’field Church & Community, 464 Castlereagh Road. 02890 799391 orangefield.org.uk ST COLMCILLE’S PARENT & TODDLER 10am term time St Colmcille’s Parish Hall (opposite Tesco’s) in Ballyhackamore. Men looking after young children welcome. 191a Upper Newtownards Rd WILLOWFIELD MOTHER & TODDLER 10-12pm W’stock Rd, 028 9045 7654

* Thursday 123 TOTS 10-11.45am Exchange Church, Albertbridge Road (opposite Keens in the old YMCA building) BLOOMFIELD METHODIST CHURCH 10-11.30am £1 per family Grand Parade 028 9065 8946. CREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN 10am mothers & toddlers. Tel Josephine 028 9065 4181. 102-104 Cregagh Road CREGAGH MUMS & TOTS 10-12pm Cregagh CC. Mount Merrion Avenue. Tel: 028 9040 1444 GILNAHIRK PRESBYTERIAN Thursdays 10-11.30am. £1 per family. 161 Gilnahirk Rd. Tel: Laura 07708 000025 GLENMACHAN TOTS & TODDLERS 10-12 term time. Church of God, Glenmachan Road. Tel 028 9076 1676 glenmachan.org KIRKPATRICK MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN Parents & Toddlers. 10-11.30am Upper Newtownards Rd £1 donation KNOCK PARENT & TODDLER 10-11.45am Knock Presbyterian 53 Kings Road, Gillian 07803 117619.

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* Friday ST COLUMBA’S MUMS & TOTS 9.45-11.45 (term time). 29 Kings Road WOODSTOCK LIBRARY RHYTHM & RHYME 10-10.30am. 0-4 years. 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239

Classes & Events * Monday BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. Ballyhack Book Pack - Adult reading group (1st Mon of the month) 7pm. Knit & Natter 2-4pm. Bedtime Stories 7pm. Womens Book Club (Last Mon of the month) 7pm. Creative Writers (3rd Mon of the month) 6.45pm. Ballyhackamore Crime Reading Group (2nd Mon of the month) 7pm. BEAN BLESSED Bloomfield Ave Congregational Church Tea/ coffee, scones, pastries. 10.30-12 BELMONT TOWER The Programme 6.30-8.30pm. 028 9076 1172 CREGAGH CRICKET CLUB Gibson Park Avenue 028 9045 9440 6.30pm Under 9 & Under 11 cricket training. CREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN Cub Scouts. 6.30pm. Tel John 07809 205579. 102-104 Cregagh Road HARDING MEMORIAL Rainbows 4-7yrs Mon 6pm Brownies 7-10yrs Monday 7pm Guides 10-14yrs Mondays 7pm. Clare 07905 556825. JUNIOR BOYS CLUB (FREE) 6pm-7pm @ St. Judes Parish, Ravenhill Rd P1-P6; Football, craft & games. ORANGEFIELD BAPTIST Ladies Coffee Morning 1st Mon of month 10.30am 37 North Rd 028 9065 7876 SKAINOS BUILDING SKAINOS.ORG Turas Irish Language Total Beginners 10am-Noon/ Upper Intermediate Class 10 -Noon. Childrens Irish Dancing Class 7-8pm. EBM Homework Club (P4-P6) 3.30–5.30pm. Contact Hannah Ferguson 028 9045 8560. Female Body camp from 7-8pm. FREE Trial. Sara Eaches on 07919 146434. Walking Group 6.30pm. STRAND ARTS CENTRE & NI STARS Holywood Rd, BT4 .nistars.com. Singing & dancing 7-8pm TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GB Teenies & Explorers (3-8yrs) 6.30-7.30pm, Juniors (9-11yrs) 6.30-8pm, Seniors & Brigaders (12-18 yrs) 6.30-8.30 Contact Carol 07813 117453. Presbyterian Women’s Group (2nd & 4th Monday of month) 8pm TEL JEAN 02890 486492 WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY 028 9065 1668. Children’s Drama Academy 5-6pm. Children & Teens carnival drumming 6.30pm-7.30pm. Aerobics 7-8pm. Combat 8.15-9.30pm WOODSTOCK LIBRARY Mindful Colouring for adults. 10.30-11.30am 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239

* Tuesday 15TH NI GIRLS BRIGADE Cregagh Methodist 23-30 Cregagh Road Tinies (3-4) 6.15-7.15pm explorers (5-7) 6.15-7.30pm juniors (8-10) 7.00-9.00pm company (11-19) 7.30-9.30pm tel 07783 408609 ARDENLEE LADIES BOWLING CLUB Warm and friendly Club welcoming new members. Experience not necessary, bowls supplied. Ravenhill Green, Ormeau Park, opposite Ravenhill Avenue. 028 9058 6446. Also meet on Thursdays. BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. ART CLASSES - Book your place in Ballyhackamore Library’s monthly art class (Adult). Classes commence Tuesday 4 October 10-12. Booking essential. BELMONT TOWER Childrens dance classes 4-7pm. Pregnancy Yoga 8pm-10pm. Belfast Wine Makers 8pm-10pm. Samantha Meditation 7pm-9pm. GILNAHIRK LADIES GROUP Stye Brae Centre @ Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church 10.30am-12.00 MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH Junior puppet club. 3.30pm. P1-P3. Senior puppet club. 4.30pm. P4-P7. Tel 07443 334690. Learn to dance. 7.30pm, Ballroom, sequence & Latin. Tel 07547 801383. MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10.30am Open Door. 2.30pm Senior Citizens (1st&3rd Tues of month). 6.30-7.45pm GB Explorers. 6.30-8pm GB Juniors. 7.309.30pm GB Seniors & Brigaders. 8.15pm -PW (2nd&4th Tues) TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mixed Bowling Club – 7.30 / Cell Group - 7.30 SKAINOS BUILDING SKAINOS.ORG EBM Women’s Group 7pm-9pm. EBM Homework Club (P4 – P6) 3.30–5.30pm. EBM Choir practice (age 17+) 5.45 – 6.45pm. Irish Language Singing Class from 6 – 7pm. Total beginners Irish language 7-9pm. Irish Language Post Beginners Class 7-9pm. Turas Irish Language Improvers class 7-9pm (Dundonald High) Turas set dancing class from 7-8.30pm. Street League Football at

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Waterworks 3G Cliftonville Rd 3-5pm. Time Out 12.30-12.50.Mens Bible studies 11-12pm. Rang Comhra 7-9pm. WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY Playclub 3-4 yr olds 10am-12. Painting for Pleasure 11am-1pm. Kids Irish dancing 5-6.30pm, Aerobics 7-8pm. Appreciation of Art 7-9pm. Wasps seniors group last Tues of month 2-3.30pm. Belfast Boxing Fitness. Male & female 18+ 8.15pm. WOODSTOCK LIBRARY Adult reading group (general). First Tuesday of the month. Adult reading group (crime). Last Tuesday of the month. 6.45-7.45pm. 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239

* Wednesday 29TH NI GIRLS BRIGADE Cregagh Congregational. Explorers (3-7) 6:45-8:15pm. Company Section (8-18) 6:45-10pm. Helen 07938 521823. AVONIEL COMMUNITY GARDEN Beside Avoniel Leisure Centre. Open to public 1pm - 3pm. T: 028 9046 7925 BELMONT TOWER Baby massage 10am-1pm. PlayBall NI 9am-1pm. 39th Old Boys Flute Ensemble 7-9pm. Belfast Soroptimists 7.30pm-9. NI Orchid Society 6pm-8pm. Mindfullness 6.30pm-8.30 CREGAGH CRICKET CLUB Gibson Park Avenue, 028 9045 9440 6.30pm Under 13 & Under 15 cricket training. CREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN For seniors - “Evergreens’. 2.30pm. Tel Barbara 028 9045 3829. Beavers. 6.30pm. Tel Carolyn 07816 658507 Squirrels. 6.30pm. Tel 07597 684104 102-104 Cregagh Rd GILNAHIRK HORTICULTURAL & CIVIC SOCIETY 1st Wednesday of the month (Sep-May) 8-9.30pm Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church. GILNAHIRK MENS GROUP 10.30am – cuppa,chat, visiting speaker. Jack Britton Hall, Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church (October-April) GIRLS BRIGADE Bloomfield Ave Congregational. 3 yrs - P4 6.15pm.P5 upwards 7.30pm KNIT & CHAT Dundonald Methodist Church (Rank Road) on alternate Wednesdays, 2-4 pm starting 14th September, 2016. Very friendly group who will make you very welcome. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Enquiries 02890 486247. LUNCHEON CLUB For senior citizens. 12 noon. £1.50. Cregagh Methodist. Pre book on 028 9045 7564. MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH Homework club. 3pm. P1-P3. Homework club. 4pm. P4-P7. Tel 07443 334690. Ladies craft club. T: 028 9058 9149. MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 7.45pm Midweek Prayer. ORMEAU TABLE TENNIS CLUB Kids beginners table tennis 6.30-7.30. Adults beginners table tennis 7.30-9. 113 The Mount. OVER 60’S LUNCH CLUB Bloomfield Methodist Church. 12.30pm. 3 courses for £3. Grand Parade. Tel: 028 9065 2314 to book. SKAINOS BUILDING SKAINOS.ORG Kidz GAP - Young children with their Parents/Guardians 10am-12pm. Ladies Senior Friendship Club 2pm-3.30pm. Street Soccer five-a-side Avoniel Leisure Centre 1-3pm. Turas Irish Language Family Class 5.30 – 7pm. Irish Language Post Beginners class 7-9pm. Irish Language support class 12-3pm. Irish Language family class 5.30-7pm. Irish Language intermediate class 7-9pm. Irish Language intermediate exam class 12-3pm. Bible Studies general group 7.30-8.30pm. STRAND ARTS CENTRE “Wacky Wednesdays” All shows £3.50 TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cell Group – 7.30 / House Group – 8pm, Held in 154 Comber Road. Contact - Stephen 02895084930 / 07904498502 WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY Sewing 10am-12. Flower Arranging 1.30-3.30pm. Yoga 7-8.30pm YOUTH DROP IN (FREE) 4-30-6pm @ St.Judes Parish Church Ormeau Rd. Secondary school youths. Pizza, snacks, chat, chill. WOODSTOCK LIBRARY One to one beginners computer lessons. Booking required. 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239

* Thursday 1ST BALLYMACARRETT OUTDOOR BOWLING April - Sept . Friendly Cub welcoming new members , Experience not necessary, bowls supplied , Ravenhill Green Ormeau Park, opposite Ravenhill Avenue . 90 455678 . ARDENLEE LADIES BOWLING CLUB Warm and friendly Club welcoming new members. Experience not necessary, bowls supplied. Ravenhill Green, Ormeau Park, opposite Ravenhill Avenue. 90 586446. BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. Rhythm & Rhyme (1st & 3rd Thurs of the month) 11.15am. Booking essential. BELMONT TOWER Art classes 10am-1pm. Baby Sensory Classes 10am-1pm. Yoga 6-9pm. East Belfast Historical Society (Every 2nd Thursday Sep-May) 7.30pm. CONNSBROOK AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Trekkers @ 6:30pm - Games, Quizzes, Crafts, Stories for kids

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HAVING brought three points back from Dungannon the previous week, new Glentoran manager Gary Haveron celebrated his first Oval victory, with this success over a Cliftonville side who had won five of their previous six league matches. There was a start for Nacho Novo, in place of the injured Curtis Allen, while Tiernan McAuley was in the right back slot, allowing James Ferrin to drop in for Jay Magee. In front of a respectable crowd on a mild autumn day, the Glens lined up in their now familiar formation, with just one man up front, with Haveron no doubt wary of the visitors pacey attack. It was Cliftonville, too, who made the livelier start and almost forged ahead on 12 minutes when Ferrin misjudged the ball in the air, opening the door for Daniel Hughes, but Elliott Morris stood up well, blocking the shot with his left leg. From the resultant corner, Jay Donnelly came even closer, when his header was cleared off the line. The Reds looked particularly dangerous down their right flank through Martin Donnelly and Levi Ives, in spite of the best efforts of Ross Redman. However, on 41 minutes, the Cliftonville pressure paid off; Jude Winchester allowed too much room as he surged towards goal before slipping the ball through for Jay Donnelly to slot the ball wide of the advancing Morris. Whatever Gary Haveron told his troops during the half time break must have been worth hearing, as the Glens looked a transformed side on the turnaround, drawing level after just two minutes when Aaron Harmon flicked the ball

on for Novo to swivel round and volley the ball past the helpless Peter Burke. It was the former Ranger’s first goal in the league. Novo continued to impress and was unfortunate to see a header drop onto the top of the bar – and then set one up, only for Chris Lavery to blaze the ball wide of the left hand post. Lavery and Jonathon Smith, though, continued to link up well, showing signs of what could be a promising partnership. Both sides were now going all out for a winner; Steven Gordon just inches away from the right hand upright, and Cliftonville’s Chris Curran just as close at the other end. The introduction of Marcus Kane added some much needed bite into the middle third, and it was the Glens who secured the three points six minutes from time when Gordon rose high to head in Jonny Addis’s right wing cross. Not too dissimilar then from the recent Linfield game, with Glentoran again coming good in the second half, only this time they gained their reward. Glentoran: Morris, McAuley, Redman, Ferrin, Addis, Harmon (capt), Lavery, Caldwell (Smith), Gordon, Foley, Novo (Kane). Subs (unused) Nelson, Cafolla, Leu.

BACK ROW L-R ROY, BRITTAIN, DOUGAN, MCILWAINE, BICKERSTAFF, BICKERSTAFF (COACH). FRONT ROW L-R GRIERSON, GREGG-TOBIN, JACKSON, MARTIN, JOHNSTON, BLACK

ST PAULS U18/19s 0-0 ORANGEFIELD OB U18/19s This top of the table clash saw both teams enter the game with 100% records and this was reflected in the standard of football and in particular the quality of both defences. Orangefield started strongly and probably shaded possession for most of the game, while St Pauls were very well organised and resolutely protected their unbeaten record. Chances were few and far between but both Justin Gregg-Tobin and Jack Dougan had half chances late on in the second half to put Orangefield in front but both saw their shots go narrowly wide. At the other end, Orangefield goalkeeper Ross Jackson pulled off a magnificent flying one handed save to deny St Pauls. Orangefield did manage to get the ball in the St Pauls net five minutes from time when man of the match Gareth Bickerstaff split the defence with a superb through ball which Jack Dougan clinically despatched but the referee ruled it out as he judged the ball had gone out of play during the build-up H&W WELDERS 3, ARMAGH CITY 0 NO real problems for Harland and Wolff Welders, as they bounced back to winning ways with this three goal victory over Armagh City at Tillysburn Park. As manager Gary Smyth conceded afterwards, “It wasn’t a great match, we just did what we had to do. We didn’t really need to get out of second gear. We’ve been doing better away than at home – and it’s nice to get the win!” The Shipyardmen sailed into the lead on 17 minutes through Michael McLellan, set up nicely by Danny McKee. McLellan returned the compliment, engineering an opening for McKee to extend the lead after the interval, before rounding it all off with the Welders’ third. Armagh weren’t helped by an injury to defender Dara Noonan; their only real pots on goal coming courtesy of ex Ballymena United frontman Shea Campbell, both comfortably dealt with by keeper Samuel Johnston. H&W Welders; Johnston, Middleton, Armstrong, Spence, McMurray, Nixon, Deans (K Devine), Harris, McKee (Boylan), McLellan, Rainey (Bowers). Forthcoming Fixtures: Sat 5th Nov – Institute (h) Sat 19th Nov – PSNI (a) Sat 25th Nov – Larne (h).

Sirocco Works would like to thank French Village for sponsoring their kit for the 2016/17 season. Sponsorship such as this is vital to the club and would encourage all their followers to buy French Village bakery products or even try their Baker Street restaurant on the Belmont Road. Pictured is Ashley French and Jordan Stewart from French Village being presented a framed shirt by Sirocco manager Tommy Kincaid and captain Carl McConville

ARDGLASS 1, SIROCCO WORKS 2 SIROCCO Works progress through to the next round of the Intermediate Cup after this victory over Ardglass at St Nicholas. And indeed, it wasn’t really such a shock, for while Works are two Divisions below their hosts, they have won seven out of seven this term in 1b, while Ardglass have lost seven out of eight this season in the Premier, their only win coming against a Nortel club whose very existence is currently under threat. Sirocco were without the likes of Lewis Irwin, Neil McLarnon, Lee Ashe, Nathan Duffy, Aaron Neill and Jamie Fleming. The visitors opened the scoring midway through the first half, courtesy of a well worked free kick from Carl McConville. McConville inflicted more damage, following a corner, ten minutes into the second session. Sirocco had Curtis Hanna sent off for kicking out at an Ardglass man and while the home side did peg one back, Sirocco were never in any real danger, and had what manager Tommy Kincaid classed as a “stonewall penalty” turned down five minutes from time, when Matty Graham went down in the box, but the referee was unimpressed. Sirocco; Dawson – Graham, McConville, Jordan, Allen – Stitt, Quinn (Higgins), Mannus, Forsythe – Hanna, Spiers. Sub (unused) Shields. EAST BELFAST 4, CRUSADERS RESERVES 3 Also through to the next round of the Intermediate go East Belfast, after this narrow 4-3 success over Crusaders Reserves at East Park. It was the young Crusaders side who took a third minute lead, but back came East through goals from Dee Wright and Stephen Robb. Two-one then at the half way mark, but this one was still very much in the balance, with the Reserves restoring parity, only for Robb to restore East’s slender one goal lead. Crusaders once more bounced back, and at 3-3, this one looked set for extra time, before Wright popped up with the winner five minutes from time. East Belfast; Halliday – Graham, McMillan (McNaul), McCaughan, Evans – Garrett (Belshaw), Wilson, White, Pinkerton – Robb, Wright (Parker). SHORTS 2, WINDMILL STARS 2

ORANGEFIELD OB FC YOUTH SECTION This year Orangefield Old Boys FC have Under 16 and Under 19/18 teams in their Youth section. Both teams play within their relevant age groups on Saturday mornings in the South Belfast Youth League. The U16 team have began the season very well, winning their first few matches and drawing one. However, recent results have not gone their way, losing by the odd goal in a few matches. They are currently recruiting players to develop and feed into the senior squads. If you are interested and were born in 2001/2002 then contact David Johnston at djgfc115@ gmail.com. Likewise the U19/18 have began the season extremely well and some of these players have made very successful debuts in the OB senior teams, sometimes playing one match in the morning and one in the afternoon.

(after extra time; Windmill Stars won 4-2 on penalties) Shorts made their Intermediate Cup exit, beaten by Windmill Stars 4-2 on penalties, after this one ended up at two-each at the end of normal and extra time. Manager Lee Cathcart classed the Stars as “the best team we’ve played all season. We knew it was going to be a hard test, but we’re coming along nicely. The new players are starting to gel. I’m happy enough with how things are going!” Shorts had the better of the early exchanges, taking the lead through an Andrew Dummigan header on 15 minutes. Back though came the visitors to lead 2-1 at the break. There was little between the sides, too, in the second half, and Shorts looked to be on their way out until Dean Annett popped up with a last gasp equaliser to send the tie into extra time. Shorts looked the better side in extra time, but came across a keeper in inspired form. Scoring from the spot for Shorts were Alan Jamison and Carl Graham. Shorts; Gibson – Graham, Wynn, Smyth (Kerr), Crawford (Hewitt) – Orr (Bickerstaff), Ennis, Martin, Annett – Dummigan, Jamison. DUNDELA 4, WAKEHURST 4 (after extra time – Wakehurst won 5-4 on penalties) Out, too , go Dundela, beaten on penalties by Ballymena Provincial Intermediate League side Wakehurst, after this Intermediate Cup tie ended up at four a piece at the end of extra time. Joint manager Stephen Gourley “just couldn’t believe it. Three-one up with something like eight minutes to go, there is no way we should have lost it. The game should have been over but individual mistakes are costing us. “We had been terrible the week before against Distillery and some of them did go out and prove a point. Others still didn’t. At training, I couldn’t fault them for their effort and commitment, and how they play football on Tuesdays and Thursdays. That did come out against Wakehurst, but not for long enough. It took them to get a rollicking at half time to get them to play – and then we ended up throwing it away!” Dundela looked well in control in the early stages, taking the lead on 25 minutes through Mark McClelland.

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Matty Burrows and James Sofley really should have had the Duns further in front, but instead it was the Ballymena boys who were back in tandem, with a free kick on the edge of the box. The half time ‘rollicking’ seemed to do the trick as they were very much in command after the changearound, regaining the initiative through McClelland, before Burrows banged one in from the spot, after Ben Browne had went down inside the box. With the EastEnders in control, there seemed little risk in bringing off Browne and Sofley, both just back from injury and making their first starts in weeks. Dundela, too, could have put the issue beyond doubt, but McClelland, despite being ‘on a hat trick’, was probably just a little too unselfish, However, on 84 minutes, an unforced error at the back by keeper Sergeant opened the door for Wakehurst, which was left wide open just two minutes later, following an aberrant pass from Gary Irwin. Things degenerated even further for the Duns when Wakehurst nosed ahead for the first time in extra time, before defender Jordan Morrison nodded in an equaliser with just four minutes remaining. By then Dundela were reduced to ten men, with Irwin having received his marching orders. And so into the penalties, where regularly penalty practitioner Matty Burrows, having already scored from the spot during normal time, opted to change side, only so did the keeper, who was thus able to pull off a useful save. This, too, was Dundela’s first penalty – not the start they wanted, but oddly enough Burrows was the only one to miss, and thus it was the visitors who march through to the next round. Dundela’s successful penalty marksmen were Thomas Healy, Matty Kerr, Matthew Ferguson and Jordan Harrison, Dundela; Sergeant – Collins, Morrison, Thompson, Leitch (Kerr) – Irwin, Healy, Browne (Ferguson) – Sofley (Peden), McClelland, Burrows. Forthcoming Fixtures Nov 5th – Downshire YM (h), Irish Cup Nov 12th - Moyola Park (h), League Nov 26th – Limavady United (a), League

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Chips

£1.80 £2.50 £2.80 £3.50 £2.90 £3.50

Sml Box Large box Chips (Regular/Smal) £2/£1.50 £2.50 £2.50 £3.50 Gravy/curry/cheesy chips £2.50 £3.50 £4.50 Garlic/chilli/house/Mayo chips Chips, Fried Onions & Mushrooms £3.00 Chips, Peas, Onions, Curry or Gravy £3.50 Chip Buttie £1.80

38. Chicken Tikka £7.50 Pieces cooked in tandoori oven 39. Chicken Tikka Shaslik £7.50 Pieces cooked in tandoori oven with fresh tomato, pepper & onion

BIRYANI DISHES 40. Chicken Biryani 41. Lamb Biryani 42. Kebab (Turkish) Biryani 43. Vegetetable Biryani 44. King Prawn Biryani 45. House Special Special Biryani

£7.00 £8.00 £7.50 £6.50 £8.50 £8.50

SIDE DISHES 46. Aloo Gobi £3.20 Potatoes & cauliflower with light spice & herbs 47. Saag Aloo £3.20 Spinach with potatoes cooked in butter, onion & tomato 48. Bombay Aloo £3.20 Potato cooked with light Indian spices 49. Saag Bhaji £3.20 Spinach cooked with spices 50. Mushroom Bhaji £3.20 Sliced mushroom cooked with spices 51. Chana Bhaji £3.20 Chick peas cooked in light Indian spices 52. Chana Saag £3.20 Chick peas & spinach in light Indian spices 53. Tarka Dhal £3.20 Lentils cooked in light Indian spices 54. Saag Paneer £3.20 Spinach & cheese 55. Aloo Chana £3.20 Potatoes & chick peas in a spiced sauce

SUNDRIES RICE

56. Pilau/Boiled Rice

£2.00

57. Fried Rice

£2.50

58. Special Fried Rice

£2.80

59. Egg Fried Rice

£2.80

60. Mushroom Pilau Rice

£2.80

61. Chana Pilau Rice (+ chick peas)

£2.80

62. Keema Pilau Rice (+ mince)

£2.80

BREADS 63. Plain Naan

£2.00

64. Spicy Naan

£2.20

65. Garlic/Cheesy/Peshwari Naan

£2.50

66. Keema Naan

£2.80

FISH & CHIPS

Cod & Chips Cod Supper (Chips, Drink & Mushy Peas)

PIZZAS

£3.90 £6.50

10” / 12” Margarita Cheese & /spicy tomato sauce £4/£5 Garlic Garlic sauce, cheese & herbs £4.50/£5.50 Pepperoni Cheese, pepperoni £4.80/£5.80 Salami Cheese, salami £4.80/£5.80 Spicy Chicken Chilli, chicken tikka £5/£6 Hawaiian Cheese, ham, pineapple £5.50/£6.50 Doner Kebab Kebab meat, cheese, tomato £5.50/£6.50 Vegetarian Peppers, mushroom, red onion, sweetcorn £6/£7 Meat Feast Spicy chicken, ham, salami, pepperoni £6.50/£7.50 Garlic Bread Garlic sauce, herbs £4.80/£5.80 Create your own pizza with any of these toppings Vegetarian : Peppers, onion, mushrooms, tomato, sweetcorn, pineapple, jalapenos, green chillis, chilli flakes, garlic, extra cheese £0.50/£0.80

67. Chilli Coriander Naan

£2.50

68. Roti/Chapati

£1.50

69. Parata (thick fried bread)

£2.00

SIDE ORDER 70. Plain Poppadoms

£0.50

71. Spicy Poppadoms

£0.80

72. Spicy Onions

£2.00

73. Mango Chutney

£0.80

74. Ryta

£1.50

75. Mixed Pickle

£1.00

MEAL DEALS Prawn, King Prawn & Lamb dishes £1.00 extra

MEAL FOR ONE £13.50 Any 1 starter Any 1 main dish & any 1 side dish 1 pilau rice, 1 plain naan 1 poppadom and 1 sauce

MEAL FOR TWO £22.00 Any 2 starters Any 2 main dishes & any 1 side dish 2 pilau rice, 1 plain naan 2 poppadoms and 2 sauce, 500ml drink

Take the Taste Of Real Indian From AN Experienced Chef Meat : Ham, pepperoni, salami, chicken tikka, kebab meat, tuna £0.80/£1.00

SUNDRIES

Spicy Potato Wedges Pastie/ Pastie Bap Pastie Supper Sausage Sausage (2) Supper Kebab Buttie

KIDS CORNER Nuggets (5) Chicken Goujons (3) Kebab Meat Pastie Burger Sausage (1)

DRINKS

Cans 330ml/ 500ml bottle 1.5L/2L Bottle Kid’s Drink Water

£2.80 £1.50/£1.90 £3.00 £0.80 £3.00

£3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £0.80/£1.20 £2/£2.50 £0.50 £0.80

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