December Carryduff Focus

DEC / 2016

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Welcome

to your December magazine

Contents

Hello again everyone,

Articles & Features:

The last magazine of 2016, and it’s truly in the festive spirit. Lots of our local businesses want to wish you a Happy Christmas, and to say thanks for your business in 2016 so look out for the Christmas messages dotted throughout this issue. I’ve had great fun putting the Christmas ads together.

Also lots of Christmas events and School Open Days going on this month - all the details are on the community pages. I should give a special mention to the Carryduff Regeneration Forum who have been working hard on our behalf to organise a Christmas Tree Switch on ceremony at Eight South on Thursday 1st December. I hope lots of you can go along with all the family and really enjoy the atmosphere. It’s rare to have something happening in Carryduff these days aimed at the whole community!

I’ll add my own good wishes here too - I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and thanks to you all (readers, advertisers, contributors and distributors) for your support, business, contributions and hard work throughout 2016.

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Technology Tech Trends for 2017

Beauty Party Pick-me-ups Pets Socialising your puppy Recipe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Books Gift of a Good Book Buster Driving Winter Driving Tips Interiors Rustic Christmas Nature Focus Killyleagh

Puzzles:

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Sudoku Crossword Codeword Wordsearch Christmas Quiz Let it Snow Hidato Wordwheel Puzzle Solutions

Regulars:

33 Useful Numbers 33-47 Community Pages 46 Index Search for Local Focus Magazines

Deadline for adverts for the January issue: Thursday 8th December 2016

Until next time!

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In 2016 we saw all kinds of bright ideas in technology: dual-lens cameras in smartphones, virtual reality headsets, new versions of Windows and the end of the headphone socket in iPhones.

Here are the key trends we think will be driving the technology you buy, use or crave in 2017.

Online TV Getting TV over the internet isn’t new, of course, but it’s changing.

In October, it emerged that Netflix is now offering half the amount of titles it offered in 2012. That’s because it - and its rival Amazon is more interested in making its own programmes than in buying other people’s. From Amazon’s Jeremy Clarkson vehicle The Grand Tour to Netflix’s The Crown, some of the most exciting TV isn’t being broadcast anywhere but online. That trend’s going to accelerate in 2017. The days when online TV services resembled a particularly bad video shop’s bargain bin are disappearing fast.

4K HDR TV Television manufacturers persuaded us to upgrade from CRT TVs to flat screens, and then from standard definition TVs to high definition TVs. They tried again with 3D, without much success, and the next big home

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entertainment hype is over 4K and HDR televisions. 4K, also known as Ultra HD or UHD for short, has four times the number of pixels than full HD, so it delivers really sharp images - provided you have a 4K source. There aren’t many of those around just now: Netflix has a little bit of 4K content, but most broadcasters are still on HD rather than 4K. The most recent PlayStation and Xbox One offer 4K gaming, although once again that depends on having games optimised for the resolution. It might be worth waiting to see whether 4K succeeds or if it’s another 3DTV. While 4K offers more detailed images, HDR offers more drama.

It’s short for High Dynamic Range, and you might have encountered it in your smartphone’s camera: HDR delivers deeper shadows and brighter highlights than normal photography, and it’s the same with HDR TV. Virtual Reality 2017 will decide whether virtual reality is the next big thing. VR headsets from Facebook-owned Oculus, Google and Sony hit the virtual shelves in late 2016, but it’s what happens this year that will seal the format’s fate: without compelling games to play or experiences to experience, those

headsets could turn out to be very expensive paperweights. The technology is really impressive, but so was 3D TV. Super smartphones After a minor revamp in 2016, the 2017 iPhone is rumoured to be a dramatic upgrade with new screen technology and the same great cameras currently limited to the big and expensive iPhone 7 Plus.

We might even see wireless charging too, something Apple’s rivals have offered for some time.

Apple isn’t the only phone firm out there, of course. Samsung’s Galaxy S8 should be impressive too, and hopefully less prone to battery explosions than this year’s Galaxy Note 7.

Home Automation Whether it’s Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa, this may be the year when we spend more time talking to our tech than tapping on its screens.

Virtual digital assistants in our phones and in home hubs have the potential to automate everything - assuming they can finally understand non-US accents, that is.

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by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk Feeling a bit partied out and ready to just curl up with Netflix and a mug of hot chocolate? Our beauty picks this month will soon have you back on your feet and ready to hit the town.

First up, Urban Veda’s Radiance Body Ritual collection. Just opening the drawstring bag is a treat. The products all smell amazing – they’re packed with nourishing, fragrant ingredients, including orange oil, turmeric and papaya, so it’s like breathing in the scent of holidays. With a body scrub, body wash and body lotion, you just need to light a candle to create a home spa experience.

And they really do leave your skin and spirits feeling rejuvenated. £34.99, www.urbanveda.co.uk.

all that styling, try treating it to an Ouai Treatment Masque. It takes just 10 minutes for the treatment to soothe and restore your weary locks, leaving them smoother and shinier after just one use. A pack of eight sachets will set you back £25, so it’s not cheap, but worth having in your beauty arsenal for big nights out. See www.spacenk.com.

I don’t know whether the eyes truly are the windows to the soul, but they’re certainly a tattle tale when it comes to late nights.

Try Anatomicals Puffy the Eye Bag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches. Three pairs cost around £6 from Amazon or www.glossybox.co.uk. They feel incredibly soothing, and do seem to reduce swelling in just half an hour. Cover up any remaining dark circles with Dry Eye Concealer, £11.95, from www.skinshop.co.uk. While the coverage isn’t quite as flawless as some concealers, it makes up for it by helping to moisturise and repair skin. It also goes on smoothly and doesn’t draw attention to fine lines, puffy eyes or dry skin. You can also use the Dry Eye Concealer to calm and cover small patches of eczema and other areas of irritation.

Looking to get some of that summer glow back?

Green People’s Self-Tan, £21, is one of the best fake tans on the market. It’s easy to apply, and develops into a natural Sometimes a spritz of perfume is all looking tan within three hours. As an you need to added bonus, it doesn’t have that perk yourself up typical fake tan smell, and it contains before pulling rosehip oil to moisturise as it tans. As on your heels. Jo Malone are with any fake tan, you’ll want to leave known for their quirky fragrance at least 24 hours between hair removal combinations, and their latest and application. It’s also a good idea to cologne, Basil and Neroli, is no exfoliate with a good body scrub different. It’s got that lovely beforehand. Massage in a light body freshness of neroli, with a herby lotion, and give it time to sink in. Then twist. Playful and warm, the work some extra moisturiser into your knees, fragrance just seems to improve elbows and other ‘knobbly’ bits, to help avoid as the night goes on. Expect darker patches. See www.greenpeople.co.uk. plenty of compliments. £43 for If your hair is looking a bit frazzled and fed up with

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Socialising your puppy is important to its general development, and encourages a calm, confident and friendly personality that’s accepting of change and new situations. It also makes life with a dog easier for you, and helps with general training.

Vary the activities You’ll retain your puppy’s interest by introducing plenty of variety, such as meeting new people and other animals in different environments, but take care not to overload their nervous system.

Keep hold of your puppy at first when you meet new people, letting them gently approach your dog with a small treat. This will make it a constructive experience for the dog, and they’ll retain positive associations.

A few activities to try It’s also worth remembering that until your puppy has its first vaccination, you may need to avoid certain situations, but here are a few suggestions for places to go and people to meet once it is safe: • Busy, noisy streets as well as quiet countryside areas.

• Young and older children (under close supervision).

• Paddling in the sea.

• Meeting a variety of dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes.

• People on motorbikes, cycles and skateboards.

The noise of household appliances can scare a young puppy, so it’s a good idea to expose them to the vacuum cleaner and washing machine very carefully, in short stages.

Dog training classes are a great way to meet different dogs, and also provide a good support network for you. http://blog.petplan.co.uk/01/2016/advice/dog-trainingsocialising-puppy-puppies-with-people-other-animals-canines/

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This is a tasty and healthy postChristmas day family supper and a great way to use up leftover roast turkey.

Preheat the oven to 200C, Fan 180C, Gas Mark 6.

Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and place on a baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until tender.

Just before the potatoes are ready, heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for 6-7 minutes until tender, adding the garlic after 5 minutes. Add the peppers and turkey and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp of the tomato salsa and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Halve the baked sweet potatoes and roughly mash up the flesh with a fork. Season lightly and drizzle over half the remaining oil, then pile the turkey and pepper mixture on top of the halves. Scatter over the cheese and drizzle over the rest of the oil.

Return to the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Serve with chopped avocado and lime wedges.

Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Spoon the rest of the salsa into a bowl and serve on the side.

For a vegetarian version replace the turkey with halved chestnut mushrooms or diced aubergine or courgette and use vegetarian Cheddar cheese.

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The Hidden People – Alison Littlewood Crime, fantasy and historical fiction are melded together in The Hidden People. Albie Mirralls is every bit the sensible, upstanding gentleman that Victorian society wants him to be. When his cousin, Lizzie, is burnt as a changeling, Albie travels from London to her village to see justice done. But when Albie’s own wife seems so completely changed, he finds himself questioning whether there could be some truth to the rumours about his cousin. The perfect book for curling up with on a winter’s night.

The British Table – Colman Andrews and Christopher Hirsheimer For the foodie in your life, you might want to consider this recently released tome. Featuring around 125 recipes, from the traditional to the modern, there’s plenty to tempt most taste-buds.

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Little Warrior – Giuseppe Catozzella Inspired by a tragic true story, Little Warrior tells the story of Samia Omar. Growing up in wartorn Somalia, life is hard, and dangerous. But Samia has big dreams – she wants to follow in Mo Farah’s footsteps and compete in the Olympics. As life grows increasingly hard for women, Samia refuses to be cowed into submission. There are few options for Samia but to put her life into the hands of traffickers, in the hope of escaping to a better place.

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The Girl Who Saved Christmas – Matt Haig Magic is starting to fade in Victorian England, and Amelia might be the only one who can save the day. (Father Christmas being a bit tied up with reindeers falling from the sky, angry trolls and other mishaps.) While it’s the sequel to the 2015 children’s bestseller A Boy Called Christmas, it stands up perfectly well on its own. An ideal gift for children aged 7 and up, this is a really enjoyable read. So much so that

you may well find yourself borrowing it back.

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A Christmas Kiss – Vicky Pattison 24 year old Amber dreams of designing her own fashion line.

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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.

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

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Simple festive decorations can be the most appealing, says interiors expert Katherine Sorrell Who doesn’t love a natural look?

Unpretentious and understated, natural Christmas decorations suit every home, large or small, modern or traditional, and make a fabulous, timeless alternative to commercialised glitz and glitter.

The ideal centrepiece is a real tree, best bought from a good local stockist. Choose one that’s as fresh as possible, make a new cut at the bottom, and display in a stand (a wicker basket is perfect) that holds a reservoir of water. (Tip: the Nordmann Fir holds its needles really well.)

Decorate your tree generously without overloading, and keep to a limited colour scheme (white, red, green and brown are all great), using natural materials (see box). For a touch of sparkle, twine the tree with small, plain

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white fairy lights.

Feeling inspired? Then make decorations with the family.

Garlands of popcorn, nuts, gingerbread stars and paper strings of angels or snowflakes are adorable. Instead of shiny baubles, cut simple shapes from felt and blanket-stitch them around the outside, or make a wreath using garden clippings.

Similarly, you can create wonderful decorations using sprigs of evergreen, ivy, pine cones (perhaps sprayed with artificial snow), rose hips, dried seed heads and twigs (lashed into a star shape). Or tie dried slices of apple and orange together with gardener’s string and add cinnamon sticks and star anise. If you’re short of time, all these will be in the shops, along with others such as birch bark candle holders, driftwood Christmas trees and needlefelted and knitted owls, reindeer and robins.

Wrap presents in brown paper and string, or lengths of fabric and cotton ribbon. Use cardboard luggage labels, and why not embellish the plain paper with potato printing in white – something children might enjoy?

For receiving presents, there’s nothing nicer than knitted stockings hanging by the fire, perhaps with some widely available printed hessian sacks for larger gifts.

Fresh flowers are fabulous at Christmas – hyacinths, amaryllis and poinsettias are classic and all look particularly special in white.

Wrap pots in hessian tied with string or pop groups of them into a wicker basket; you can decorate the tops of the pots with silver moss.

Less is more with this look, so laying the festive table is easy. A linen runner or place mats, plain white china, clear glass and simple decorations such as bowls of pine cones or oranges studded with cloves, and perhaps a vase full of evergreens, twigs and boughs. Cosy, welcoming and unpretentious.

Finally, add candles, small and tall, anywhere their flickering glow will make you feel happy.

Alternatively, tea lights look pretty inside old jam jars, which is safer if you have young children around. Pop a mince pie in the oven and heat some mulled wine on the hob, and here it is – a very merry Christmas.

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heavier the rain, the worse your visibility. Driving cautiously and leaving a good distance between you and the vehicle in front is the safest thing to do.

Stop! It may be stating the obvious, but when snow is falling fast don’t drive unless you really have to. Terrible weather is an occasion when putting things off until conditions improve really is the best advice.

And your condition? Winter ailments can leave you exhausted and sluggish. If you don’t feel like you can drive safely, don’t risk it.

Car Maintenance Is the car safe to drive? Keeping it well maintained is doubly important in winter. Worn tyres won’t hold the road in wet conditions as well as those with a good, deep tread. Make sure all exterior lights are working correctly and that wiper blades are in good condition. Check the oil, coolant and washer fluid levels.

In The Wet Driving in heavy rain is difficult and can be treacherous, so take precautions. Slow down: the wetter the roads, the longer your braking distance, and the

In Snow And Ice The same advice applies if you are driving through snow or ice. Slow down and leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front. Use your headlights if necessary. Brake and accelerate gently.

It’s not always easy to tell if you’re driving on ice, but a good rule of thumb is that if your tyres are making less noise than usual, you may well be. If you do skid, don’t brake – you’ll lock the wheels and lose control. Instead, depress the clutch and steer into the direction of the skid. When the car straightens, steer as normal.

Emergency Stopping You may have more need for a wellexecuted emergency stop in winter’s slippery conditions, so remember the rules. Apply the brake, without locking the wheels. If the vehicle starts to skid, ease pressure from the pedal and then reapply. Depress the clutch just before you stop.

Safe winter motoring!

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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 Lisburn....

Today I stood in Sloane Square, and didn’t have to put a foot outside County Down! How? Because I wasn’t in London, but in the somewhat more modest location of Killyleagh village. Both squares are named after the same man—Sir Hans Sloane, the famous scientist, collector and physician (1660-1753). Hans was born and grew up in Killyleagh (in a thatched cottage), and his interest in natural history was initially sparked by his frequent boyhood rambles along the beach, where he found and brought home many specimens to study and record. This eventually led to a medical career and many other supreme scientific achievements; he ultimately became physician to the Royal Family. By way of recognition in his place of birth, a handsome statue now graces his Square in Killyleagh, just like the one in the capital.

There is much to attract the visitor in Killyleagh.

There are many opportunities for those in pursuit of water sports, such as canoeing and sailing. But if you want tranquillity, then you’ll find plenty of it here—far from the madding crowds and traffic of London! If it’s history you’re after, then there’s the beautiful castle. It was built at the time of the Plantation, by the Hamilton family, and is still inhabited by their descendants! Interestingly, as Sloane’s father worked at the castle, Hans was allowed access to its library—a real bonus for a bright, inquisitive boy.

In such a rural place, there is plenty of wildlife to be noticed, and I was serenaded by a shy robin, an evasive, chirruping wagtail and several smaller birds of the tit family. Best of all was the flock of mute swans, who were engaging in a feeding frenzy, as a little boy threw food into the harbour for them…

Two things before I finish:  Yes, I know: David Healy (never-to-be-forgotten hero of Northern Ireland’s victory over England about 12 years ago!) hails from this place too, along with several other notables, such as Revd Henry Cooke (The Black Man). Is it something in the air, I wonder?!  Heading for home, I saw many small herds and flocks of contentedly grazing cattle and sheep, between Killyleagh and Crossgar. They really did my heart good. I’m sure something similar must have been familiar to the young Hans, although perhaps with different breeds of cattle, and smaller fields…

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Community Pages PSNI INFORMATION NOTICE FOR DRIVERS PSNI IN LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH URGE ROAD USERS TO DRIVE AWARE & PAY ATTENTION Inattention while in control of any vehicle can lead to a collision causing serious injury or death and the Police Service of Northern Ireland is urging all motorists to “Drive Aware” this month and not get distracted on their journey.

Up to 7th November this year in Northern Ireland 57 people had died on our roads as a result of a road traffic collision.

Supt. Sean Wright said: “Almost everyone has a mobile phone or device of some description that they use to communicate with others via text or social media. Absolutely nothing on your Facebook page, Twitter feed or Instagram account should come before your safety and the safety of others. Using a mobile phone whilst driving increases the risk of a collision by a factor of four. Drivers are reminded that not only are there serious risks by being distracted by these mobile devices whilst in control of a vehicle, but also there are penalties and consequences to face for breaking the law. This is not just about mobile phones. Many things can distract the driver. It’s wintertime. Darkness stays longer in the morning and comes earlier in the evening. It can take time for a driver to adjust. Low light conditions require more concentration from motorists, including motorcyclists. Be aware of your surroundings, approach junctions and pedestrian crossings with utmost care and attention.

“Use your mirrors to ensure there is a safe distance between you and other motorists or when you are making a manoeuvre. Don’t answer the phone. Don’t reach down to get something from the passenger foot well. Don’t get distracted.

“We want to help keep people safe. On the roads, on the footpaths, behind the wheel or behind the handlebars. Please heed our advice and don’t become a statistic.”

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT New members welcome. Third Monday of each month, 8pm in Smyth Room at Carryduff Presbyterian Church. Contact Ann for details 07752 013183

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 08000132290 NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 03457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Castlereagh Council 90 494500 Police (Non-Emergency) 101 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070 TRANSPORT AND TAKEAWAYS New Century 90 812755 John Dory’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber 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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Community Pages CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Now open for longer!

Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon at earlier time of 3pm.

Free for non profit making organisations Opening Hours: 02890 813568 Mon 10am–5pm Wed 10am–8pm Fri 10am – 3pm Sat 10am - 1pm

Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at 11am. carryduff.library@librariesni.org.uk November dates are 11th and 25th Carryduff Adult Reading Group new members welcome, ask staff for details. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 4-5pm Tea and Newspapers all day every Wednesday .

A regular weekly opportunity to meet new people. Relax, read and chat about what’s in the newspapers over a cuppa or simply enjoy the free tea, coffee and biscuits! Everyone welcome!

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 2016 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.

Friday Coffee Club all day every Friday.

Friday 9th December 12noon - All For the Dead Man's Penny A performance by Libraries NI storyteller in residence Liz Weir and fiddle player Ciaran Mulholland, telling a story in words and music of a young Irish soldier in World War 1, while his brother takes part in the Easter Rising.

Booking advisable, free admission.

MONEYREA & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Christmas Market & The big Christmas tree light switch on - Wed 7th Dec, 6pm to late.

Over 50’s afternoon Christmas Lunch – 14th December.

All events are held in Moneyreagh Community centre. Watch social media, local notice boards & Moneyreagh Moments for further detail.

Alternatively if you would like more information please contact Moneyreagh Community & District Community Association - email: mdcainfo@gmail.com

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 10th Dec 2016 and 14th Jan 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.

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ABAANA Change a child’s life this Christmas! Join the Abaana Challenge 48 sleep out or Fast for Africa and help us to bring children out of poverty.

For more details go to www.abaana.org/c48

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Community Pages CARRYDUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL All manner of strange characters came to Carryduff Primary PTA Halloween Disco. They had great fun bopping the night away with Cindy.

P2 pupils at Carryduff PS take Bee-Bot on a Bear Hunt as part of their topic work.

They are looking forward to a Teddy Bears’ picnic for Children in Need.

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MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL We had our annual Harvest Dedication service to welcome the P1 children to Millennium IPS. The service was led by Pastor Ritchie from Carryduff Elim Church. The children throughout the school brought in food donations which were then given to Pastor Ritchie to help families in need in the area.

Well done to Mr Mawhinney and the school rugby team that recently took part in a Rugby Blitz at Instonians Rugby Club, Shaw’s Bridge.

They suffered a heavy defeat to Rosetta PS but were able to pull together and beat Knockbreda PS and finished as runners up in their group. The highlight of the tournament seems to have been the hotdogs that were served at the end!!

Dates for your Diary: 12th Dec 2016 - Christmas Carol Service for P4-7 in Carryduff Baptist Church Christmas Holidays - 21st Dec 2016 to 3 Jan 2017 (inclusive)

MONEYREA PRIMARY SCHOOL Open Day for prospective parents and pupils is scheduled for Wednesday 7th December, from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm.

We are an all-inclusive school welcoming pupils from all communities and backgrounds.

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Open Days for Millennium IPS are as follows: Thursday 8th December – 9:30 am to 11:00 am and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thursday 5th January - 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

If you or anybody you know would like a place in our Nursery (morning or afternoon session) or Primary 1 in September 2017, please come along to any of these Open Day events.

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Need help with food, heating bills or unexpected expenses?

St Vincent De Paul is here to help Outside of financial help, we also provide home visits to those who are isolated and lonely, such as the elderly and the ill.

Whatever the reason, if you would like financial assistance or a visit from the SVP,

please telephone 028 9035 1561

Please note that all calls are treated in the strictest confidentiality.

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

BLOOD DONATIONS

School Closed for all pupils for Staff Development Day on Friday 30th November 2016.

The next blood donation sessions in the area are:

Open Morning will be held on Friday 9th December 2016 from 9.15am – 11.00am. School closes for all pupils at 12.15pm.

See the main St Ita’s Open Day advert on opposite page.

Friday 16th December 2016 at Knockbreda Parish Hall, Purdy’s Lane, Belfast BT8 7AR 2pm-4.30pm and 5.45pm-8pm

Christmas Holidays School closes at 11.45am on Wed 21st Dec 2016 and reopens on Thurs 5th Jan 2017.

Knockbreda

Saintfield Friday 2nd December 2016 at Parish Hall, Main Street, Saintfield BT24 7AB 2.15pm-4.15pm and 5.30pm-8pm To check your eligibility to donate, see the Blood Transfusion website www.nibts.org

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Primary 7 were exploding with excitement as they met Astronaut Tim Peake on his recent visit to Belfast. The children were among a number of specially selected schools chosen to attend a question and answer with Tim. Afterwards the children had the opportunity to meet Tim in person and have their photo taken with him. This was a fantastic experience and one which the children will not forget.

A big thank you to everyone who helped to donate Christmas shoe boxes for the Hope Christmas Appeal. Representatives from the charity came in to collect the boxes and they were simply overwhelmed at the generosity shown by the St Joseph’s pupils and parents.

These boxes are sure to brighten up the Christmas of some less fortunate children living elsewhere in Europe.

St Joseph’s PFA organised a very successful Hallowe’en disco.

A huge crowd of children and parents attended both sessions for KS1 and KS2.

Although we were frightened by the ghouls, ghosts and zombies, we all had great fun!

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Christmas Cracker

~ for Ladies Only ~

at Carryduff Elim Church on Tuesday 6th December at 7:30pm

Calling all Ladies......

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Flower Arranging

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ST IGNATIUS CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES

CARRYDUFF REGENERATION FORUM

Sunday 18th Dec Family Christingle Service at 10:30am with special refreshments and Children’s activities.

Nine lessons & Carols 6:30pm Christmas Eve Christmas Communion 11.15pm Refreshments served from 10:45pm to 11:15pm Christmas Day Family Worship at 10am Come and join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ at Carryduff Parish.

Everyone warmly welcome at our Christmas Services

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Down: 1 Exchange, 2 Lunch, 4 Hit, 5 Conversation, 6 Excited, 7 Sure, 8 Caterpillars, 12 Eaten, 13 Messages, 15 Maximum, 19 Onion, 20 Iced, 22 Ski.

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HELEN IN CHEMOLAND Our very

MONEYREA WI

own nature writer and Carryduff resident - Helen Long - has just published the 3rd edition of Helen in Chemoland - an upbeat selection of poems & prose on Helen’s breast-cancer chemotherapy experiences. It's on sale in Newberry's chemist, Roundabout newsagents & Woodlawn Garden Centre, with all profits going to local medical charities.

Meets at 7:45pm on the first

CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY The George Bowsie Christmas Quiz Members Only on Monday 12th December at 8pm in the Committee Room of Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

The Annual end of year Quiz Night – Shortbread, Mulled Wine & a bit of craic!

The 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

CONNECT CHRISTMAS COFFEE AND CHAT and SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH Connect is holding a special Christmas Coffee and Chat in the foyer of the Presbyterian Church Halls on Thursday 15th December from 10.00am followed by a SOUP AND SANDWICH LUNCH which will be served between 12noon and1.30pm.

Everyone most welcome.

Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre.

The December meeting is our Christmas Party.

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. At our Christmas party we will be learning how to make a Christmas table centre.

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

BALLYGOWAN COMMUNITY VOICES Join a friendly and fun community choir. No auditions or previous experience is needed - we have a very mixed ability choir from those who sing in the shower, to ex choristers. Some read music, some learn from ear but with rehearsal each Friday evening everyone works well together and we make a fantastic sound.

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

We meet on Fridays in Ballygowan Village Hall at 7.30pm.

You will be made most welcome.

For more information, contact the Secretary: 07964 601555

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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 Marion Moreland 028 90 644659

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

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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH

1A Comber Road, Carryduff

www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 95 739147

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 For transport ring 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 and 7pm 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 Martin Kelly 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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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.

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