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Welcome Contents Articles & Features:

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Technology Computer Love

Recipe Pastries - Palmiers

Buster Gardening Feathered Friends

Nature Focus Minnowburn

Pets Looking after your dog’s paws

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Hello again everyone, It’s taken me all these years to realise ‘Mardi Gras’ means Fat Tuesday. (Maybe some of you didn't realise either? Or is it just me?) It makes sense - we call it Pancake Tuesday. The idea being to have a last celebration and use up all the rich foods in the house, before lent (and abstinence) starts on Ash Wednesday. I only found this out because I was looking up the date for this year’s Pancake Tuesday, which, dear reader, you’ll be glad to know, is on Tuesday 9th February. (How did people ever manage without the internet!) If you’re making your own pancakes this year, I’d recommend adding blueberries to the mix - they almost burst in the pan as the pancake is cooking - very yummy. Check out our special offers for February below and if you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, we have some Valentine’s offers & gift ideas from local businesses in this issue. The Spar in Carryduff is running a Valentine’s competition, so turn to page 28 to see how you can win a meal for two when you spend £10. A little bit of an early warning - Mother’s Day is on 6th March this year, as Easter is early. Catch you next time!

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It’s easy to get Valentine’s Day wrong: nothing says “I love you” less than uncomfortable pants in the wrong size, some wilting flowers or whatever chocolates were half price in Tesco. But if your soul mate is a gadget fan, it’s very easy to get Valentine’s Day right. One of the problems of buying presents for gadget fans is that they tend to have the big things already, so for example if they fancied an Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy S6 they’ve almost certainly bought it for themselves. But that’s an opportunity rather than a problem, because there are stacks of accessories and add-ons that can enhance what they’ve already got. Take the Apple Watch, for example. There’s a huge range of straps including tanned and coloured leather, metal and fun coloured silicone that can completely transform its looks. Apple’s own ones are fairly nice and predictably expensive, but you don’t need to pay quite so much: metal straps from the likes of Hoco (£48) and leather ones from Nomad (around £70) look and feel fantastic, and having multiple straps means the Watch fits with any outfit from ultra -casual to seriously formal. It’s a similar story with smartphone and tablet cases, where there are

some fantastic designs to choose from. A woven Ted Baker case for the iPad Mini is £35, while Pipetto.co.uk’s clever Origami cases are around £30. You’ll find all kinds of household names making phone and tablet cases including Radley, Michael Kors and Aspinal of London, with prices ranging from around £12.50 for a simple Radley iPhone case to £250 for an Aspinal iPad case. Accessories aren’t just about fashion. If your beloved has a smartphone, tablet or laptop they might appreciate some Bluetooth accessories, such as Bluetooth wireless headphones - around £50 for a set of Jabra Move headphones, rising to around £200 for high-end sets from Bose - or wireless speakers, which are great for streaming music from the likes of Spotify or Apple Music at home, in the garden or on the beach when Summer finally returns. We’re big fans of the Bose Soundlink Mini (£169), but you needn’t spend that much to get great sound: Sony’s SRS-X2 is around £60, while JBL’s Flip 2 is about £50 and TDK’s tough Trek Flex is £55 - £69 depending on your choice of colours. If you’d rather give a more traditional gift, technology can still help: the Lastminute.com,

Laterooms.com, Expedia.co.uk, Kayak and SkyScanner apps can all help you find the perfect romantic getaway at the right price, while the 5pm and OpenTable apps make it easy to book a restaurant for a romantic night out - although if you’d rather impress by cooking something spectacular at home, celebrity chef apps from the likes of Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson can give you not just recipes but videos on how to prepare the perfect Valentine dinner. Tech can even help if you don’t currently have someone to share Valentine’s day with: online matchmaking services such as Match.com have smartphone and tablet apps to help you find Miss or Mr Right, while famous apps such as Tinder (for everyone) and Grindr (for gay or bisexual men) use location awareness to help you find potential partners near you. If that sounds a little bit scary, apps such as Hitch enable friends to play matchmaker, limiting the pool of potential suitors to people your friends already know.

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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 Minnowburn.... Although Edenderry and Minnowburn sit cheek by jowl with each other on the banks of the Lagan, the origin of their names couldn’t be more different. Perhaps that says much about the blend of our contrasting Ulster cultures! While the former has Irish roots, the name of Minnowburn obviously implies Anglo-Scottish origins, the word burn being Scots for a stream (cf also Purdysburn). Ah, but both are endowed with equal amounts of beauty and charm! If you want a relatively short walk, then park at Minnowburn car park (with its narrow entrance and quaint little bridge) and take the towpath along by the Lagan to Shaw’s Bridge. You’re guaranteed beautiful scenery, and if you cross over at the Bridge you could walk along the tarmacked towpath on the opposite side of the river. There’s something for everyone here, and you can travel as long or as short a distance as you wish. If you head downstream, you will arrive at the Lock-keeper’s Inn, where you might partake of some refreshment, either inside or outdoors. Heading upstream will bring you eventually to Edenderry, where you may climb the steps and cross the bridge to come back on the other side of the river. Edenderry Bridge is my least favourite, seeming to have been built on a budget, if its appearance is anything to go by, but I suppose it served its purpose. I’ve mentioned three bridges, but there are actually four in this stretch, since the new Shaw’s one was built in 1976 to replace the older 1709 version. I thought it would be interesting to take a snap of the old viewed from underneath the new: something to reflect on!! The very first bridge here was of wood, built by Moses Hill, who also built a fort where Malone House stands today. Shaw’s Bridge got its name from Captain John Shaw, Cromwell’s engineer, who (in 1655) built a strong oak bridge capable of carrying heavy siege artillery, as the English army heading south needed to ford the Lagan at this point. In the light of history, the people of Drogheda might well have preferred to name it A Bridge too Far… The little Minnowburn Bridge is about three centuries old, but all the more beautiful for that, with the water babbling busily below. There’s a chance to see dippers here, and I was lucky enough to spot one recently, flying out from under the bridge and upstream. That was a wonderful first for me The Minnowburn has been a popular area for visitors for centuries, and children used to regularly fish for the very minnows that gave the stream its name. I have yet to see the same activity happening today, but we can always hope!

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CARRYDUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL P6 girls enjoying a recent morning of snow in Carryduff Primary School (left). P3 pupils were impressed when their teacher, Miss Annett, (right) got all geared up for their new topic of 'Weather'. Miss Annett endures some rough weather when she's on call for the RNLI.

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Week at Carr Primary School a competition was held to design a bicycle helmet. P1 pupil Daniel Stevens won the competition and received the first prize which was a bicycle helmet. Five runner ups - Euan Campbell, Hannah Clarke, Cain Marshall, Ruth Clarke and Ella McKibbin won some bike safety equipment. Well done to everyone who entered and bike safely!!!

and the winner of the Christmas Hamper pictured below. Over £200 raised for Tiny Life with our Christmas Jumper day. Big thank you to customers and staff for their support for this local charity.

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP HELP US TO FIGHT CANCER We would like to welcome new members to their first meeting of 2016 on Monday 15th February at 8pm in Carryduff Presbyterian Church - Smyth Room. We are a cross-community fundraising group and all money raised is spent in N Ireland to support cancer patients and their families. For more details, please phone the secretary on 07803 018542

CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Now open for longer! Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon at 3.30pm Rhythm and Rhyme (0-4yrs) – 2nd & 4th Fridays, 11am Chatterbooks Reading Group (ages 7 - 9 years) Monthly on last Wed 3:30pm - 4:30pm, booking essential.

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Ask staff for more details on any of Craft and Chat Every Wednesday 11am. A group for anyone who the activities or events in the library enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, meet new people and learn new skills. We would love to see some new faces in the New Year Tea and Newspapers Club Every Wednesday - now all day. 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! All welcome Carryduff Library Presents: Do You Remember - A Digital Film Presentation: On The Linen Industry and County Down: (A nostalgic look at the past through the medium of digital film). Friday 19 th February @ 12noon Admission Free. Booking essential. 38

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CARRYDUFF RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The Association has now issued its programme for January to June 2016. To obtain a copy please contact any member of the Committee or ring Peter 90814868 or Maura 90702872

CHARITY FUNDRAISER for Ben Whiteside who fell seriously ill while travelling in Laos - will be held in the Ivanhoe Inn on Friday 12th February 2016. Live music from Rab McCullough & Friends followed by Timebank Disco. For tickets, call 07796 017453 or 02890 812240. Tickets are ÂŁ10 per person, doors open at 7pm.

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CARRYDUFF PARISH CHURCH OF IRELAND - calling all families BRAND NEW MONTHY FAMILY WORSHIP @ 10.30am. Lively family worship with lots of children and young people from the J Club groups and Sunday school taking part with lots of different ideas each month. Afterwards in the halls will be - BACON ROLLS, tea and coffee and juice along with lots of fun activities including Bouncy castles, crafts, baking, prayer hub, football, games, face painting and lots more!!! Next one is SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY @10.30am. Come along .... and bring your children and be part of our church family.

CARRYDUFF PARISH CHURCH OF IRELAND J Club ( P1 to P6 ) J Club Plus ( P7 and up ) At Carryduff Parish (Church of Ireland ) @Fridays 7.30pm to 9.15pm Fun Packed filled program of activities, outings, food, Worship and lots more BRAND NEW - J CLUB SUNDAYS - NEXT ONE IS SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY For info, contact J Club groups Administrator Liz Maginn 07745581602 Lots of fun at Carryduff Parish J Club & J Club groups! The place to be on a FRIDAY NIGHT!

HEART RESEARCH UK is a national charity which has been funding ground-breaking medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease for nearly 50 years now. Current projects include a study at the University of Cambridge to develop a heart attack prediction test, as well as supporting a children’s rehab project which is being rolled out at various pilot sites across the UK including Great Ormond Street Hospital. Coronary heart disease is still the UK’s biggest single killer with nearly 75,000 deaths a year, so Heart Research UK is trying to prevent people getting the illness in the first place, with a range of activities to ensure that those in communities around the UK live healthier, happier and longer lives. Heart Research UK is hosting “In Memory” skydives this year, such as a “Jump for your Mum on Mother’s Day” opportunity on 6th March, or a “Jump for your Dad on Father’s Day” on 19th June, or indeed another date which is sentimental to you could also be available. Find out more on Heart Research UK’s website www.heartresearch.org.uk/events/skydive, email community@heartresearch.org.uk or telephone 0113 2347474. 40

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months Children from Carryduff Play Care Centre Have been working in collaboration with Community Arts Partnership to create a ‘Super’ piece of work! The children in the Afterschool made art that was inspired by their Superheroes. They used different techniques to expand their imaginations, such as movement, story making, collage, painting and drawing, the group was lead by artist Carole Kane. Some of these heroes live at home with the participants, go to school with them or are even amongst the artists within the group.

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Big congratulations to both Oliver and Isabel Burrows on receiving their Blue Peter Badges. Oliver has been credited for inspiring his sister Isabel to take up a new sport. He has taught his sister the basic skills of how to play football and has encouraged her to keep healthy and active. This is a terrific achievement and they both should be really proud.

Their work will be on show at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn during February and then will on tour around various locations around Carryduff!

CARRYDUFF REGENERATION FORUM We would like to thank all who attended the Carryduff Christmas Tree Switch on Ceremony, including the pupils from St. Joseph's and Carryduff Primary Schools who sang so beautifully. We also appreciate all the effort by the management and staff of Eight South in facilitating the event. We plan to organise further community events during 2016 and look forward to your future support. Please visit our Facebook Page - Carryduff Regeneration Forum. Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Dates for your Diary: Catholic School’s Week 31st January – 6th February 2016. Grandparents’ Day 5th February 2016 Internet Safety Day 9th February 2016 Confirmation Day 9th February 2016 at 3pm. Spring Half Term – School closed for one week from Monday 15th February and reopens on Monday 22nd February 2016. Class Assemblies P6 Mrs Maguire – Tuesday 9th February P2 Mrs McRory – Friday 26th February

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CARRYDUFF WI Meetings on 2nd Monday of each month 7:30pm In St Ignatius Church Hall. Varied programme, talks, demonstrations competitions, outings, tea and chat. New members very welcome

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MONEYREAGH NON SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 Sunday Service: 11.30 am, Sunday School: 10.15 am (except 3rd Sunday of month) Family Service: 11.30 (3rd Sun of mth) Bible Study: 2nd Wednesday of month, 7.30 pm (Manse) Church Conversation: 3rd Wed of month, 7.30 pm (Manse) Prayer Group: 4th Wednesday of month, 7.30 pm (Manse) Mums and Babies: 10 am to 12 noon, every Tuesday (Old School, next to the Manse) All welcome Ladies' Fellowship ('Ladybirds'): monthly meetings (details on request) Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing is a liberal Christian church. Everyone most welcome. Christening/Baptism and Marriage enquiries welcome.

DEFIBRILLATOR FOR CARRYDUFF - AT LITTLE TREASURES On Friday 15th January Cheryl Anderson (Manager) and Fiona Tate (Deputy Manager) of Little Treasures Day Nursery were delighted to receive a cheque of £750 from Mr Peter Mullan on behalf of NIE Networks Staff and Pensioners Charities Fund towards the cost of a defibrillator. The nursery had a Fundraiser back in September that was greatly supported by the parents, friends and wider community to assist with this project along with specific paediatric defibrillator training which was carried out by Tudor Care for the members of staff.

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MONEYREA WI Meets at 7:45pm on the first Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre. February’s meeting is on Family history/genealogy More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177

BLOOD DONATION SESSION On Fri 12th February at the Parish Hall, Main Street, Saintfield. BT24 8AB From 2.15pm to 4.15pm and 5.30pm to 8pm. CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY February’s meeting: The History of the Grand Opera House The talk is on Monday 8th February and will be given by Áine Dolan, Community and Education Manager at the Grand Opera House. Meetings are at 8pm in Lough Moss Leisure Centre. 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). Note: A voluntary contribution of £2.00 per meeting from visitors would be appreciated. www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk

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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 Johnnie Black 90 449250 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10am Maisie Smith 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11am Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am Rita Carson 90 815214 Campaigners (Boys) Wed: 6:45-8pm Ages 4-18 Jim Norris 90 813726 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies 1st Monday Marion Moreland 90 644659 Men's 3rd Monday Fred 90 703336

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

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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). Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Church. All are very welcome. www.moneyreaghnonsubscribers.com

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

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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

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Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook carryduffpc Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm Sunday School: 10:30am. Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service. Parents & Toddlers: Wed 10am-11.30am Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade: Tues, under 5s 6:30-7:45 other ages 7pm-8:45 Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade: Thurs, age 5-8 6:30-7:30pm, age 8-11 78:15pm, 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 - April) Isobel Carson 90812834 Badminton: Wed, Juniors (under 16s) 7:158:15pm, 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 Yoga: Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Joe McGrady 07948 270965 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 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Youth Club: Chris Conway 90 817622 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 90 815439

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