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Welcome Contents Articles & Features:
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Technology Don’t be an April Fool
Buster Health Hay Fever Recipe Ricotta Stuffed Chicken
Interiors Refresh your Home for Spring
Nature Focus Purdysburn
Puzzles:
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Codeword Wordsearch Scientist Quiz Awards and Prizes Sudoku Crossword Hidato Wordwheel Puzzle Solutions
to your April magazine
Hello again everyone, By the time you get this issue dropping onto your doormat, a new cafe - Toasted - will be just open in Carryduff. It seems entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking in Carryduff, despite the lack of available business premises. Shelley, the owner of Toasted, has taken the plunge and has poured her heart and soul into her new business venture, so I hope you will all, like me, wish her well and will support her new endeavour. The cafe is located in McKibbin House - the little industrial estate on the Belfast side of the roundabout. (Turn in beside the car sales place.) I’m looking forward to being able to walk round, as it’s not far from Baronscourt! Now the clocks have sprung forward and Easter is a couple of weeks away, there’s always the prospect of some good weather over the Easter holidays. And maybe the chance to get down to our favourite beach with the dog - Murlough Beach, just outside Dundrum. We really enjoy walking along the boardwalk and the beach itself with all those beautiful views, but we absolutely love the complete abandon our dog displays at that moment we take her off the lead and she takes off at a gallop towards the water. It never fails to make us laugh. I can’t wait! Enjoy whatever you get up to this month. Until next time!
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Connecting an unprotected PC to the internet is rather like stripping naked, covering yourself in honey and throwing yourself into a nest of angry wasps: the question isn’t whether you’re going to get stung, it’s how bad the results are going to be. The internet is full of unpleasantness, and some of it is trying to make you an April fool. Trying to con people on the internet is very cheap and safe: the likelihood of getting caught is incredibly small, and the cost of contacting even millions of people is incredibly small too. So entire call centres make fake technical support calls to unsuspecting people, trying to convince them that their PC is broken and they need to download software to fix it. That software then nabs their personal information, or their online banking details, and that information is used to compromise their various accounts and steal their money. It’s important to stress this: if you’ve ever tried to call the support lines of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, BT or any other big firm, you’ll appreciate how long it takes to get through. These companies don’t have the resources to make proactive support calls, let alone monitor your computer for any problems.
Apps can help. A powerful but simple password manager such as the excellent 1Password solves a big problem with the internet you need different, strong passwords that can’t be guessed for each individual site or service, but you also need to remember them. 1Password creates and remembers them for you, automatically filling them in when you need them. This means that if, say, your favourite photo site is hacked, your login details can’t be used to get into your Amazon account, eBay account or PayPal account. Macs don’t generally suffer from malicious software, but Windows PCs do: there are more Windows users in the world, so they’re a more tempting target. That means security software is essential. BitDefender Anti-Virus Free Edition, AVAST anti-virus and AVG Free anti-virus can protect your PC from malicious files and apps, and they’re constantly updated with details of the latest threats. In the case of apps such as BitDefender, they can also scan links in your emails to let you know whether that email from the bank or Apple is fake (the answer, 99 times out of a hundred, is yes).
addition to fake emails and malicious software, there’s a new villain in town: ransomware. Ransomware is a program that sneaks onto your computer and locks you out of it completely, meaning you can’t access your email, your photo library or anything else of value on your PC. The only way to unlock it appears to be to call the supplied telephone number and pay the ransom, which is usually a few hundred pounds. That’s a really bad idea, because the details you use to pay the ransom are then used again and again until you have no money left. Security software such as the apps mentioned above can protect you from ransomware in two ways. They can prevent it from getting onto your PC in the first place, and remove it if your PC is already infected. When you consider the cost of the software is zero and the likelihood of an unsecured PC getting something nasty is 100%, security software is a must-have for all PC users. Images L to R: 1Password password manager; Avast free anti-virus; AVG Free anti -virus; screenshot of typical ransomware demand
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Paddington Lodge Day Nurseries Paddington Lodge Day Nurseries, situated on the outskirts of both Carryduff & Saintfield, offer high quality childcare in a warm, caring & homely environment provided by our qualified, experienced staff. Our Carryduff branch has been serving the local community for 27 years and our Saintfield branch is now in its 14th year. Both nurseries provide a fully inclusive care package. We supply all formula milks, spoon feeds and solid food i.e. breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack, as well as all bottles and Pampers nappies. Meals are Baby Room freshly Carryduff prepared on the premises using local produce and all children are given fresh fruit and vegetables daily. For school-age children we have a Breakfast Club and offer a drop-off and collection service from all local primary schools. An afternoon snack is provided and we also supervise homeworks with parental consent. Both our nurseries operate an “open door� policy so please feel free to call in at anytime or alternatively, contact us on the numbers below and we will be only too happy to send you a brochure.
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Hay fever or seasonal allergies can be caused by the pollen of numerous trees, grasses or plants and it affects around 18 million people in the UK.
didn’t use it properly (only 14% of steroid nasal spray users were using them correctly in the study). Ask a pharmacist for advice on the right medication and alternatives if it’s ineffective. Ensure you follow doctor’s, pharmacist’s and manufacturer’s instructions carefully. See your GP if over the counter treatments aren’t working, or you develop sinus or ear infections.
Steroid nasal sprays or drops prevent and reduce inflammation in the nasal lining and can help relieve eye itchiness too. Antihistamine nasal sprays relieve an itchy nose and reduce sneezing. Eyedrops Antihistamine eyedrops reduce itchiness and watering.
Inhalers and Injections Oral Medications (Tablets & Liquids) If seasonal allergies cause or exacerbate asthma, you may be Antihistamines block the action of histamine, a chemical triggered offered a steroid inhaler and/or a DIAGNOSIS by allergen exposure, to reduce or ‘reliever’, such as salbutamol If you’re unsure it’s hay fever (‘Ventolin’). Injectable medications causing your symptoms, see your stop your allergic reaction. They may sometimes be recommended may not relieve a blocked nose GP. They may refer you for an if steroids aren’t adequate. but are usually effective against allergen test to determine whether Monoclonal antibody treatments other symptoms. As a you’re allergic to pollen or other (‘mabs’) such as Xolair block a preventative, they work best if organic material such as animal substance involved in allergic taken regularly and started in hair or dust mites. reactions. advance of high pollen count A skin prick test only tests for Immunotherapy periods. They can also be taken the most common allergens, so it If your symptoms are persistent or as required when symptoms may be inconclusive. Your skin is severe, your doctor may suggest begin. pricked and exposed to a tiny immunotherapy to progressively Some older antihistamines (e.g. dose of allergen - it should react if build allergen immunity. A chlorpheniramine, known as you’re allergic. Piriton) make you drowsy and can specialist will gradually introduce A blood test for the affect your ability to do your job or your body to small amounts of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, drive. However, most people now allergen by injection or a produced when you encounter sublingual tablet and monitor your choose newer, non-sedating pollen, may also be used. reaction. Treatment is started antihistamines (e.g. Loratadine). three months before your trigger Symptoms Steroids are only usually used pollen season. Symptoms can range from mild to short-term if other medications life-impacting: aren’t working or if your hay fever PREVENTION itchy and/or runny nose Reduce pollen contact by avoiding causes or aggravates asthma. sneezing drying washing outside, showering They reduce symptoms by irritated, itchy, watery eyes before bed and closing windows. reducing inflammation. You can check the Met Office TREATING HAY FEVER Nasal Sprays and Drops pollen forecast at How you treat your hay fever will Decongestant nasal sprays www.metoffice.gov.uk/health/ depend on the type and severity unblock your nose but can cause public/pollen-forecast of your symptoms. Research by in rebound congestion after a few 2014 showed that 62% of For more information: days, so only use them for sufferers found their current AllergyUK: occasional relief or as an medication ineffective – yet they additional treatment on days when www.allergyuk.org; failed to seek better alternatives or symptoms are severe. Helpline: 01322 619898
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• 75g ricotta cheese • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 4 large skinless chicken breast fillets • 12 thin-cut rashers streaky bacon • 5 tbsp olive oil
Use a sharp knife to make a deep pocket in each chicken fillet, making sure not to cut right the way through. Place the ricotta cheese in a bowl and stir in the thyme leaves and the lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place one-quarter of the ricotta mixture in the pocket of each chicken fillet. Use the back of a knife to stretch the bacon rashers. Wrap 3 rashers around each chicken fillet and secure with a metal skewer. Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
• 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken fillets over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is browned, turning once. Transfer to a roasting tin and cook for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Cover and leave in a warm place to rest for 10 minutes.
Instead of ricotta you could use low-fat soft cheese such as Philadelphia or a mild and creamy goats’ cheese.
To make the dressing, whisk the remaining oil with the vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small jug and season to taste. Slice each chicken fillet into 6 pieces and arrange on the salad leaves. Scatter over the toasted pine nuts and spoon over the dressing. Serve immediately.
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Artificial bulb jar £5; faceted vase (set of three) £12; short botanic herb jug £12 (small) and £25 (large); green glass tea light holder £5 (large) and £4 (small); fern glass tea light holder £10.50: all from The Contemporary Home, 02392469400; tch.net. Scandinavian cushion cover (right), £15.50: from Andshine, 07765 530607; www.andshine.co.uk.
shampooed rugs, washed loose covers and curtains and taken duvets to the launderette? To say nothing of cleaning mirrors and windows – and scrunched-up newspaper and white vinegar will give them a wonderful sparkle.
Have a brush with paint
As our gardens start to grow and blossom fills the trees, it’s time to think about refreshing and re-energising our homes ready for a stylish spring.
Has your paintwork seen better days? Perhaps windows need sanding and repainting, or door frames need touch-ups where they’ve had knocks and bashes? Or maybe a whole room could do with a makeover? Painting is a relatively quick and inexpensive DIY job that creates an overall impression going above and beyond the effort involved.
geometrics in general (especially if they have a tribal feel) are still current, as well as tropicals, textures (think chunky knits or grassy weaves), graphic botanicals such as ferns and leaves and the natural patterns of marble and stone.
Up your game with accessories Replace old accessories with ontrend items such as cushions and throws, duvet covers, vases, prints, small storage containers, mirrors, clocks, table lamps and plants. You don’t have to spend a fortune to overhaul your look dramatically.
Add some scent
Instead of artificial air fresheners, use natural wax scented candles. Alternatively, try reed diffusers There’s nothing like a good oldfashioned tidy up! Heavy winter with essential oils, or simply duvets, furry throws and cable-knit Introduce colour arrange locally sourced, scented hot water bottles can all be stored Now’s the time to ditch dark winter flowers (those from abroad don’t shades and get fresh with springout of the way, while at the same tend to smell so good). And, try to like colour. Yellow, blue and green time this is a good opportunity to dry laundry in the sunshine are all associated with spring – go through shelves and outdoors – you can’t beat that cupboards and get rid of anything and Pantone’s colour of the year beautiful fresh smell. is gorgeous ‘Greenery’, described you no longer need. If it’s broken, as ‘a fresh and zesty yellow-green mend it or throw it away; don’t let Bring the outdoors in shade that evokes the first days of worn out, unusable and Now the warmer weather is here, unnecessary items take up space. spring when nature’s greens open the windows and let some revive, restore and renew’. air in. It might even be warm Clean house Use with plenty of bright white for enough to sit outside, so think After clearing space, you will a really clean, fresh look. about pressure washing your probably notice that some of your patio, scrubbing up your barbecue house could do with a deep clean. Include a dash of pattern Your backdrop of pale spring and cleaning down your outdoor How good will you feel when you have washed down the front door, colours is perfect for adding pops furniture. After all, it’s not that long of pattern to make an impact. until summer… wiped shelves and light fittings, Chevrons, triangles and
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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PREFERRED OPTIONS PAPER In accordance with Regulation 10 of the Planning (Local Development Plan) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council hereby gives notice that, on 30 th March 2017, the Council will commence consultation on the Preferred Options Paper (POP) for its emerging Local Development Plan for a period of 8 weeks which closes on 25 th May 2017. The POP is a consultation paper intended to promote debate in relation to key strategic planning issues which will influence the preparation of the Council’s new Local Development Plan. It provides the vision, strategic objectives, key issues and a range of possible options on how the Council will deliver new development and planned growth for the Council area. The Council’s preferred options are indicated in the POP together with relevant justification. The POP is being published along with a number of other key supporting documents which are subject to an 8 week public consultation period. These documents include a Sustainability Appraisal Interim Report (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment), a Sustainability Scoping Report and an Equality Impact Assessment. The POP and all relevant supporting documents may be viewed on the Council’s website at www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk and will also be available for examination between the hours of 9am – 5pm (Monday to Friday) in the Council offices at: Civic Headquarters, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. BT27 4RL Planning Staff will be available at Lagan Valley Island during normal working hours as part of our public consultation on the POP. How to Respond You can respond in a number of ways but we would like to encourage you to submit your views on line by visiting our Local Development Plan webpage and completing the online survey for the Preferred Options Paper at www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk. Alternatively you can complete the Preferred Options Response Form and email it to LDP@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk A written submission may also be forwarded to Local Development Plan Team, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Civic Headquarters, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL.
THIS CONSULTATION WILL CLOSE AT 5PM ON THURSDAY 25th MAY 2017 Planning Drop-in Events We are also holding a number of drop-in events* during this period across the Council area, and invite interested parties to attend and discuss aspects of the Preferred Options Paper with Council Officials. Function Suite, Bradford Court, Upper Galwally, Belfast
Tuesday 11th April
14.00 – 16.00 18.30 – 20.30
Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff
Thursday 13th April
18.30 – 20.30
The outcome of this public consultation will inform the Plan Strategy for the new Local Development Plan and subsequent Local Policies Plan. * all venues detailed on the Council website Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
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Nature Focus In another of a new series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature a bit further afield, outside Carryduff. This month Helen visits Purdysburn.... I thought it existed. But doubt half-convinced me that I was confusing it with somewhere else. The only way to find out was to go and see. So I drove the couple of miles north-west and then on to a minor road, and there it was: Purdysburn village. Most of us Carryduff folk think we pass through Purdysburn every time we take a journey to Belfast, but that’s not really the full picture. The village itself is actually well concealed, in a lovely secluded corner, off the Ballycoan Road. On entering it, you are into a time capsule. The oldest, red-brick houses in Tudor style would have been built in the 1830s, as part of the original estate, the boundary wall of which can still be seen. The last family to own the estate with its Big House (before Belfast Corporation bought it in 1894) were the Batts. The name has a certain sad resonance, as one Narcissus Batt, last of the line, fell over the banisters to his death during a social gathering. And yes, their coat-of-arms displays no fewer than four bats, one in every corner!! Although the house was demolished in 1965, it would be lovely to think there might still be some ghostly bats flitting in the night sky around Purdysburn… I was struck by the evident civic pride taken in this little hamlet. Public flower-beds abound, and many
of the private gardens are a real delight to look at. Bird-feeders are prolific! I also noticed a small flock of domestic fowl in one garden; not to mention a fence-walking cat! Incidentally, the name Purdysburn derives from a local man called John Purdy. He was the miller, and millers would have had some status in rural communities of the past, performing the essential function of grinding the farmers’ corn. John Purdy would naturally have used the stream to power his mill, so it was given his name: hence Purdy’s burn! I have known this name for over 50 years, and have only now discovered its origin! Oh well, you’re never too old to learn something new!!
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1ST MONEYREA GUIDE GROUP meets in The Lyttle Memorial Hall. Rainbows ages 4/7yrs 7-8pm. Brownies ages 7/10 yrs and Guides 10/14 yrs 7-8pm. For more details please contact annmcloughlin777@gmail. com or ring 07443535019.
MONEYREA YOUTH CLUB meets on Mondays at 7pm in Moneyreagh Community Centre. All young people ages 4 to 15 years welcome. We have been a locally based youth club for over thirty years and follow the ELB Youth Curriculum. For more information please contact Moneyreagh Community Centre 02890 449330 or email Youth Worker in Charge annmcloughlin777@gmail.com or call mobile 07443 535019.
MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL The Eco Committee have been working hard this term to start the process of applying for the Green Flag Award. The committee, along with Mr Mawhinney our P6 teacher, have been monitoring the amount of rubbish created within the school and where it goes. They have been teaching children how to recycle and have put bins in place to sort out recyclables, such as paper and food waste, from general waste. We aim to greatly reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill and hope that the children can bring these good habits home and teach their families about recycling. The Eco Committee have also taken a survey throughout the classes to see how healthy our breaks are. Part of the Green Flag award is to encourage a healthy lifestyle through eating properly and exercising. We already have a healthy break policy at school so this will be monitored to make sure we are all eating as healthily as possible. Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
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CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Now open for longer! Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon at earlier time of 3pm. Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 11am. March dates are 10th and 24th.
Opening Hours: 02890 813568 Mon 10am–5pm Wed 10am–8pm Fri 10am – 3pm Sat 10am - 1pm carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk
Carryduff Adult Reading Group Want to try something new? We currently have room for new members, ask staff for details. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 4-5pm. Next meeting 8th March. Tea and Newspapers all day every Wednesday. Craft and Chat Every Wednesday @ 11am. The ladies in Carryduff library are involved in the ‘NI Big Sock’, a community participation event. This is an attempt to create a huge Christmas stocking using 3” hexagons by Dec 2017 and beat the Guinness world record, currently held by Italy. Please feel free to come along and help out. New –Adult Mindful Colouring - Wednesday evening 7pm – 8pm. Enhance your wellbeing and calm the mind through relaxed and meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress.
FRIENDSHIP HOUR for people with Dementia and their Carers. Open to all in the community - for people from all denominations or none. You will be very welcome. 2nd Saturday of each month, 4.30 pm-5.30pm Next dates are 8th April and 13th May 2017. Held in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall. Come and relax for an informal hour, chatting with others in a similar situation and enjoying a light tea which will be served at 5.00pm. Individuals with dementia must be accompanied by a carer.
MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL
Miss Tracey & children in the ‘igloo’
Our P1s have been learning about winter. They have built an igloo out of milk cartons (pictured right) and have learned lots about the season. As a special treat the class had a day where they wrapped up warm and went outside to roast marshmallows and have hot chocolate. They had a ‘make a snowman’ competition, made a snowman cup and played lots of winter games and sang winter songs. They all had a lovely day and were able to have lots of winter fun even if there was no real snow! Roasting marshmallows
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BLOOD DONATIONS The next blood donation session in the area is: Montgomery Road, Castlereagh on Tues 11th April 2017 (near the Robinson Centre, BT5 6BH) 9.30am to 12noon and 13.15pm-4.00pm To check your eligibility to donate, see the Blood Transfusion website www.nibts.org
A ‘snowman’!
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WORDWHEEL Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.
Can you find a 9 letter word?
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HIDATO Starting at 1 and finishing at 49, track your way from one square to another, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go. Some numbers are already given.
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Local Useful Numbers : HEALTH AMBULANCE 999 Carryduff Surgery 90 812211 Repeat Prescriptions 90 813266 GP Out of Hours 90 796220 Chemist 90 812405 Carryduff Dental Practice 90 812431 Church Road Dental Care 90 817848 Optician - Gillian Gervais 90 812890 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Ulster Hospital 90 484511 EMERGENCY FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone 0800 0132290 NIE 03457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 0345 744 0088 Street Lighting 0300 200 7899 Lisburn & Castlereagh CC 92509250 Police (Non-Emergency) 101 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans Belfast 9066 4422 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 9080 5850 TRANSPORT AND TAKEAWAYS New Century 90 812755 John Dory’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber Tandoori 90 813822 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630 EDUCATION Carr Primary Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary Moneyrea Primary St Ita’s Primary St Joseph’s Primary
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LEISURE Carryduff Library Eight South Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel Lough Moss Centre Rockmount Golf Club Temple Golf Club
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Bogus Callers Before opening your front door to any caller, make sure your back door and any accessible windows are secure. Put your door chain on. (If you don’t have one we recommend you get one). If the person claims to represent a business or organisation, ask them for ID and check it carefully (still with the door chain on). Genuine tradesmen should carry a photographic identification card and won't mind showing it to you. The QUICK CHECK scheme can be used to check the identity of callers. Call Freephone 0800 013 22 90 and an operator can quickly check with a range of service providers that the person at the door is a genuine representative.
Approximately one third of domestic burglaries across Northern Ireland are committed because home owners leave doors and windows open or unlocked. For further guidance on home security: www.psni.police.uk/ advice_information/protecting-your-home/ Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Easter Holidays – School A party of 34 pupils, parents and staff headed to Folgaria, Italy, in closed for one week from January for a week of skiing. Everyone had an amazing time with each Thursday 13th April at beginner 11.45am and reopens on successfully moving Monday 24th April at 9am. off the nursery slopes to the challenges of the blue and red runs. The snow on the slopes surpassed our expectations with every run open, enticing our elite parent skiers to venture on to the toughest runs. The traditional Italian village of Folgaria was a great spot for the Après Ski which included a wonderful swimming pool, pizzerias and of course, the delicious italian ice-cream! We look forward eagerly to Folgaria in January 2018.
ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL P7s Learn How To “Bee Safe” (pictured below left) The Primary 7s had a fabulous session at the RADAR centre learning how to stay safe. There were workshops which will help them make positive choices next year. The children thought it was amazing how many key safety messages were taught in such a short space of time. Congratulations to Olivia who was chosen as the overall winner of the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s Environmental Youth Speak Competition. She spoke on the topic of ‘From Land to LandfillHow can we STOP food waste?’ Her presentation was lively and informative, and gave plenty of food for thought. She spoke with confidence throughout and finished with her own version of ‘Do you want to build a Snowman?’ which she changed to ‘Do you want to waste your future?’ She was supported on the day by Katie, Faye and Christeena.
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CARR PRIMARY SCHOOL A fun filled literacy week was held at Carr Primary School. The main focus was on poetry with all children writing and reading different types of poetry. The whole school wrote a rap in which every child had a line to say and we had a visit from a local author. STEM challenges were also held based around famous books. To finish our week we held a dressing up competition, children either dressed as nursery rhyme characters or characters from one of Roald Dahl's poetry books. Winners - Josh McKeown, Ryan McKibbin, Jake McKibbin, Ella Mckibbin, Sarah Davis and Noah Cunningham - well done to everyone who took part.
CARRYDUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL During a recent Charity Week pupils at Carryduff Primary completed three challenges for TearFund; a Water Run, Grain Relay and Mean Bean Taste Test. The total raised currently stands at just over ÂŁ1750. Everyone at Carryduff Primary had to Drop Everything And Read, no matter where they were, when they heard the sounder during Book Week. People were found reading in some very peculiar places!
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Quiz Solution from p14: Awards and Prizes 1. Rin Tin Tin 2. Tate Britain 3. Rugby League 4. Marie Curie 5. Time Person of the Year 6. Blankety Blank 7. Eusebio 8. George Bernard Shaw (winning the Nobel Prize for Literature and an Oscar for Adapted Screenplay for Pygmalion) 9. One million pounds 10. Pigeons 42
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Community Pages CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meeting on Monday 10th April at 8pm is the annual AGM in the Committee Room of Lough Moss Leisure Centre. It will also include a talk on a local subject. Talks are open to non-members but if you would like to join just come along and have a chat with the Membership Secretary (Treasurer). Web Site: www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk & FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryduffHistoricalSociety
BALLYNAFEIGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION - ADVICE CENTRE IN BELVOIR NEED ADVICE In WELFARE BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER etc ?? Ballynafeigh Community Development Association have an outreach In Belvoir Activity Centre on Tuesdays from 2pm - 4.30pm If you need help in one of the areas outlined above, contact 02890 491166 for further advice or email: advice@bcda.net
LITTLE DIPPERS’ SWIMMING CLUB (formerly at Robinson Centre) We are a family swimming club where children can learn to swim in a relaxed friendly and well supervised environment. We now have a waiting list for new members - for children of Nursery School and Primary School age (4-11 yrs). There are three groups - beginners, improvers and those already able to swim. Lessons are at Avoniel Leisure Centre, Albertbridge Road, Belfast. BT5 4FS on Monday evenings during term time from 6.30pm to 7.15 pm. For further information or to be added to the waiting list, please contact: George at 02890 875509, or Billy at 02890 298669.
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MONEYREA WI Meets at 7:45pm on the first Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre. New members very welcome. WI is a non religious, non sectarian organisation for women of all ages. It’s a great excuse to get away from it all for a few hours and learn new things, have fun and meet new friends. Moneyrea WI are proud to have won institute of the year on more than 1 or 2 occasions, and we would make you most welcome at our meetings. More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177
NEWTOWNBREDA WI Meets in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy’s Lane on the second Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Refreshments available. April 7th Talk: Living History Competition: Old Books
New Members Welcome www.wini.org.uk
CARRYDUFF WI Meetings on 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm in St Ignatius Church Hall. Varied programme, talks, demonstrations competitions, outings, tea and chat. New members very welcome For enquiries please contact Jean Edgar 02890 813119
KNOCKBRACKEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - EASTER SERVICES Previously known as Spamount Congregational Church - Ballymaconaghy Road, Belfast BT8 6SB Tel: 028 9079 2667 Good Friday Communion Service 12.00 noon Easter Sunday early service 8.30 am. Readings, testimony & Word Morning Service 11.30am Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
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Church Pages ST IGNATIUS PARISH CHURCH (CHURCH OF IRELAND) Rev Stephen Lowry 02890 812342 Celebrating: New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Opportunities
Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm. Wed Holy Communion: 10.30am followed by lunch on 4th Wed Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details Mission 15 meetings: monthly. Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club: Fri 7:30-9pm (P2-P7 age) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club Plus: Fri 7:30-9pm (year 8 and up) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 S-Club: Sun 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs) Contact office Scouts: Thurs 7pm-9pm Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Babies & Toddlers: Fri 10-11:30am. Bowling Club: Wed 7:30-9:30pm Golf Society: As arranged, contact office for details Ring for details on Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Rainbow Guides & Brownies
CARRYDUFF BAPTIST CHURCH www.carryduffbaptist.org Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Lauren Hall 07769 629457 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10am Maisie Smith 028 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11am Gordon Walker 028 92 639033 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am Christine McClean 028 90 814376 Campaigners (Boys) Wed: 6:45-8pm Ages 4-18 Tim Price 9263 9395 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm Judith Humphries 028 9263 9106 Fellowship Ladies 1st Monday Hilary Pollock 07765 205262
CARRYDUFF FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev David McLaughlin 028 90 815846 Sunday Services: 11:30am & 7pm (½ hr prayer meeting before services) Bible Class: 10.30-11am (Sept to May) Sabbath School: 10.15-11am (Sept to May) Wilfred 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting: Wed 7-7:50pm (Oct- April) George 90 817445 Bible Study Group: Wed 8pm-9:20pm, Contact Minister Teens & Twenties Club: Fri 7:30pm (Sept- May) Mark 07882 109848 Revival Prayer Mtg: Last Fri of month 9-10:30pm Sammy 07773314576
Free for non profit making organisations CARRYDUFF ELIM CHURCH Minister: Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday: Morning Service 11am Evening Service 6.30pm (crèche, Faith Kids and Ignite Bible Class during am Service)
Monday: Men’s Fellowship (1st Mon) Wednesday: Prayer/Bible Study / Connect Home Groups /Alternate weeks 7:30pm Thursday: Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler group 10am Healing Rooms 8pm (Prayer for the Sick)
Friday: Youth Club 7:30pm (11-18yrs) Saturday: ICEJ Rally www.carryduffelim.com (1st Sat) info@carryduffelim.com
NEWTOWNBREDA GOSPEL HALL Newtownbreda Rd, Belfast www.newtownbredagospelhall.com
Gospel Meeting: Sunday 7pm Sunday School: 3pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting: Mon 7pm (Oct to March) For enquiries & transport ring William: 028 90 813500
PURDYSBURN GOSPEL HALL Belfast BT8 8lT
Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to April) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500
CARRYDUFF GOSPEL HALL MONEYREAGH NON-SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rt Rev Chris Wilson MA Moderator 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 Sunday Service: 11.30am Sunday School: 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as appropriate). Mums and Babies: 10am to 12noon, every Tues (Old School, next to the Manse)
Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Christian Church. All are very welcome. www.moneyreaghnonsubscribers.com
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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH
1A Comber Road, Carryduff
www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 95 739147
www.elkanachristianfellowship.com
louise.donald@irishmethodist.org
Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday Check our website for latest information on our organisations
CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk Morning Worship: 11am Fellowship Service: 6:30pm Prayer & Bible Study: Tues 8pm
RUGBY AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH at Queensfort Road, Carryduff Church tel no: 02890 814550 Sunday Services: 11am, 7pm Midweek Service: of bible study and prayer Wed at 7:45pm (Oct - April) Ladies Guild: 2nd & 4th Thurs 7:45pm (Oct - May)
BALLYMAGARRICK GOSPEL HALL Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk
Gospel Meeting: Sunday 7pm Sunday School: 3pm Children’s Meeting: Tues 7pm (Sept to Feb) For transport – Ruth 02892 639224.
CARR BAPTIST CHURCH Pastors Clifford Morrison 028 9263 9872 Andrew Campbell 028 3882 0772
Sunday Services: 11am & 6:30pm www.carrbaptist.org.uk
Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook carryduffpc Sunday Services: 11:30am Sunday School: 10:20am. Alive Youth: Sunday Evening 8:15pm Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service. Parents & Toddlers: Wed 10am-11.30am Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade: Wed, All Sections 6:45pm Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade: Thurs, age 5-8 6:30-7:30pm, age 8-11 7-8:15pm, age 11-18 7:30-9:45pm Lesley Carson 97 532331 Mixed Bowling Fellowship: Mondays 7:45pm Ladies PW: 1st Mon (not Jun, July & Aug) 7:45pm Lesley 90 812232 Men’s Fellowship: 2nd Tues 2pm Hugh Munro 90 812361 Afternoon Fellowship: Wed 2-4pm (Sept-Apr) Isobel Carson 90812834 Badminton: Wed, Juniors (under 16s) 7:15-8:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15-10:30pm Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm
CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, PARISH OF DRUMBO AND CARRYDUFF Fr Michael Sheehan 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sunday 9am, 10:30am, 12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge: Sun 7:30pm - 10:30pm Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Badminton (Adults): Mon: 8:30pm Mary O’Hara 90 813142. Bowling: Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers: Tue 6:30-7:40, Wed 6:40-7:50 jerome.dawson@outlook.com Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Seamus Napier seamus.napier@belfasttrust.hscni.net Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Alisha Doherty Sch Speech&Drama 07749331313 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 90 815439
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CONNECT On Friday 10th March the Carryduff Baptist, Elim and Presbyterian churches, known collectively as CONNECT, were joined by over twenty of the Mountpottinger Men's Meet-up for a morning of indoor activities in the Presbyterian Church halls followed by a sit-down lunch prepared and served by Connect volunteers. The visitors were joined by a good number of Connect regulars to swell the numbers and add to the enjoyment. It proved to be a great occasion, with very positive feed-back, and will undoubtedly be repeated in the future. CONNECT continues to provide a friendly meeting-point for coffee/tea/light refreshments and chat. It meets every Wednesday in the Baptist Church halls (excluding the 3rd Wednesday of each month) and every Thursday in the Foyer of the Presbyterian Church halls between 10.00am and 12.30pm. Come and join us for friendly chat and the opportunity to get to know more people from the local community here in Carryduff.
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BOARDMILLS 35 Church Road, Boardmills. BT27 6UP Rev James Hyndman All welcome. If you are interested in our Church family we have many events on each week – please feel free to check our website at www.trinityboardmills.org or follow our Facebook and Twitter @trinityboardmills. Sunday Worship 11:30am and 6pm
MONEYREAGH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev Mervyn Jamison 07808 481669 www.moneyreaghcommunitychurch.org A Christian Church for people of all ages, meeting in the Moneyreagh Community Centre Sunday Service: 11am Worship for all with Kids Zone Charge: Kids Club: Friday 6-7:30pm for p4 to p7s Includes football, pool, table tennis, ps4, tuck shop, music, trips, theme nights and lots of fun Friday Youth Drop-in: Friday from 7:45–9:15pm for 1118 year olds. Includes indoor football, pool, table tennis, ps4. Community Cafe: Free tea, coffee and scones on Friday mornings during school term time 9am-11am in the community centre. Kids welcome. Bible Study /Prayer Space: Wednesday 7:30pm in the community centre Also mens, womens, youth and young adult events
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