January 2015 Carryduff Focus

JANUARY / 2015

KEITH KANE H A I R

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Twice Winner Northern Ireland HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

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academy of strength gym carryduff

. strength & conditioning . class based fitness . effective weight loss . nutrition plans . no contracts . anyone can do this

half price membership if you sign up in jan

www.academyofstrength.com

new year new you for 2015 Most people at this time of the year decide to join a gym, it’s something to do with wanting that better self image.

For a moment the motivation is there, the belief is there, the action is there, so they fill in the form, or pay online.

Reality

If most people are honest, this idea of a new self only lasts for about 3 weeks, then the reality of what it takes to reach that goal sets in. The motivation fades and the initial belief is drowned by the lact of committment. Is this you?

Welcome To A New Type Of Fitness

The Academy Of Strength offer a unique type of training that combines community, effective fitness programming and real results that make a real difference in each members life.

Community

We train together and motivate each other, no one cares about your gym dress code, your weight or size, or how much weight you can lift, all we care about is, when you show up you give everything you have, and that you encourage others to finish the workout and reach their goals.

Effective Fitness Programming, Real Results

Our type of training is done in groups, we work with anyone, even if you have an injury, we can help strengthen your weak back, sore arm or dodgy knees. If you don’t believe us, come down and chat to any of our members about the effect our training has on their lives. We help with - Cardiovascular Respiratory Endurance - Stamina - Strength - Flexibility Power - Speed - Coordination - Agility - Balance - Accuracy

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Welcome Contents Articles & Features: 6 12 26 26

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Technology Drop a Dress Size Digitally

Buster Competition Win Tickets for Movie House Dublin Road

Seasonal Recipe Coconut Curry

Hobbies Pick up a Paintbrush

Movie Focus Interstellar The Inbetweeners 2

to your January magazine

Hello again everyone,

Happy New Year!

Do you like my new front cover design? With January traditionally a time for new beginnings, I thought it was the perfect issue to use it for the first time. Let me know what you think.

This issue is jam packed with special offers - just look at the list below. Probably the most we’ve ever had. Make good use of them - if you make New Year resolutions, resolve to use our local businesses whenever possible. You know it makes sense!

And remember to enter the Movie House competition - three pairs of cinema tickets are up for grabs. Last year’s competition was really popular, with the largest number of entries for any competition I’ve run, and I’m expecting the same this year. If you’re not in, you cant win!

Until next time....

Deirdre

Puzzles: 12 Wordsearch Friendship 22 Sudoku 38 Codeword 38 Crossword 46, 47 Puzzle Solutions

Regulars: 39 Useful Numbers 40-45 Community Pages 46 Index Deadline for adverts for the February issue: Mon 19th January Contact the editor - 02890 817579 info@localfocusmags.co.uk

Special Offers in this issue: Check the ads for terms & conditions Academy of Strength half price membership.... p2, 3 Angela Beattie Free Yoga session............. p7 Attic Ladders ladder fitted £299................. p37 Brae Bathrooms January Sale 30% off...... p15 Chic Beauty various offers........................ p8 City EPC certificate £40.............................. p14 Classic Blinds January Sale...................... p10 Creative Living Kitchen offer...................... p35 Factor1 Salon January offer....................... p19 Good Feet Assessment £15....................... back Interiors and Floor Design 10% off........... p24 Karen Gordon January offer...................... p20 Keith Kane £5 off voucher.......................... p16 Leisure Centres Bring a friend free.............p17 Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre £79 service... p33 MPY Computers PC reload £35................. p33 Passion Hair& Beauty £5 off beauty.......... p13 Think Sign and Print 15% off..................... p13 Ulster Property Sales half price marketing.... p8 Watson & Browne January Sale................ p5

Carryduff Focus Magazine is published by Local Focus, a totally independent small business.

Local Focus cannot be held responsible for any advert content, including errors and omissions.

Local Focus does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine.

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that all information given within this magazine is accurate, but this cannot always be guaranteed.

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AGR Properties Ltd  PVC Fascia / Soffit  Internal /external joinery service  Guttering cleaned /repaired /erected  Pressure washing  House clearing  Glazing replaced  Complete Landlord works ~ We carry full Public Liability Insurance ~

Contact Alan today to arrange a quotation:

Mobile: 07435 965555 email: alan@agrproperties.com co. reg no: ni 060707

YOGA CLASSES Give your Body & Mind a treat this New Year Experience IYENGAR Yoga

Stretch, Strengthen & Simply Relax You are invited to enjoy a FREE Iyengar Yoga class on Saturday 24th Jan 2015 Yoga classes for all abilities Carryduff & Ballynahinch

Small groups ensure individual attention

New times for 2015 Tues am & Thurs pm Call today to book your free class

tel Angela 07709 523334 or angelabeattieyoga@gmail.com Visit my teacher profile page at www.iyengaryoga.org.uk

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CARRYDUFF Home Maintenance & Repairs

January Offers

We can help you with:

Plastering Joinery Electrics Plumbing Tiling Gutter Cleaning Ring to discuss your requirements:

07858 143 358

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£10 off

Microdermabrasion Full Body Spray Tan £15 Reflexology £15

Book a 1 hour Dermalogica facial, purchase 2 products on recommendation and get your facial FREE

Offers not valid when using Gift Vouchers Bronagh has recently qualified as a make up artist - now taking bookings

Chic Beauty Clinic, Emerson House, Carryduff

Tel: 02890 813672

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YOGA IN MONEYREAGH Ever wanted to try yoga?

Then why not consider trying a gentle traditional style of yoga this New Year Classes held Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 9.00 pm For more information and to register contact Carole: 028 9079 6560

Science Teacher available for tutoring Biology to A Level

Chemistry Maths to GCSE

KS3

Available evenings & weekends ď‚Ź Fully Qualified

Contact Cathy: 0773 996 4875

The Spa Nursing Home Group has provided a high standard of nursing care for elderly residents for over 20 years.

This includes the provision of long-term nursing care, post-operative care, rehabilitation, home from hospital and end of life care. We also offer respite packages where care is required on a short-term basis. Our Nursing Homes are based in Belfast (Cregagh), Carryduff, Ballynahinch and Crumlin and all are registered with the RQIA to care for frail elderly category residents.

Carryduff Nursing Home provides a homely, secure and comfortable environment, with an emphasis on individuality of care. It is conveniently located in the centre of Carryduff at 19 Church Road, BT8 8DT. Visitors are warmly welcomed with no restrictions on visiting times. The Home is easily accessible and there is a bus stop outside the front door, which is ideal for those who travel by public transport.

To check availability, arrange a visit, or to speak to the Manager, please call Carryduff Nursing Home on 02890 814862

If you would like to enquire about any of our other Homes, please call Head Office on 02890 707626

Chimneys: Repaired, Replaced, Removed Pointing: Ridges, Valleys, Brickwork Roofs Cleaned: Moss Removed and Treated Guttering: Replaced, Repaired Power Washing: Driveways, Walls, Patios Aerials: Repaired, Replaced, Removed

Tel: 028 9030 9949 Visit www.tvaerialsbelfast.co.uk Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Adrian Murray Plumbing & Heating

All types of Plumbing and Heating work undertaken

Full Bathroom Refurbishments Underfloor Heating Solar Hot Water Systems Oftec Registered

Call Adrian on:

07515 148 605

 Chimney Sweeping  Cowls, Pots & Caps

Supplied & Fitted  Smoke Tests  Pressure Washing  Guttering Cleaned

NIACS trained, approved & insured

Call Darran today:

028 9514 9993

or

07772 474 575 and give soot the boot!

STARTS 1ST JANUARY 2015 See in store for details or call to arrange a FREE, no obligation appointment

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D & A Kitchen Contracts Mob: 07765 696800 or: 07545 107215

KITCHENS FOR ALL BUDGETS We don't do: 1.

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January Sales Spring Sales Summer Clearance Sales Autumn Stock Take Sales Winter Sales

Ring today f a q uo or te!

Alan McCarroll

Landrover Specialists Landrover Diagnostic Facilities Performance Tuning Servicing & MOT Preparation

But, we can:

Mob: 07880 504644 Tel: 02892 638394

Beat any kitchen price at any time of year, including the sales!

Unit C, Prima Business Park, 280 Comber Road, Carryduff BT27 6TA

Emergency run-out service Same day delivery including Saturdays Budget Payment Scheme Titan tanks supplied and Fitted

Offers on Coal & Logs - SAVE £££s Top Quality Coal at very competitive prices 5 bags Household Coal £30.00 (collected) 3 bags Logs £10.00 (collected) 10 bags Household Coal £65.00 (delivered) Tel : 028

90 812733

www.knockbrackenfuels.com

19 Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff, Belfast Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Solution on page 46

Buster

HOME TUTOR Qualified, experienced tutor available for:     

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Key Stage 2 (11+ Prep), Essential Skills Numeracy Contact Peter GCSE Mathematics, after 3pm on Additional Mathematics 07565 758 180 English Language and Saintfield Rd Area Literature

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PASSION Hair & Beauty Thank You to all our clients for your custom during 2014.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year

£5 off all beauty treatments in January

T&Cs apply

Check out our Facebook page for more information and offers; www.facebook.com/PassionHairAndBeauty Stockists of GHDs • Matrix • He-Shi • Moroccan Oil • White to Brown

Unit 10, Glenview Ind Est, Tower Lane, Hillsborough Rd, Moneyreagh. www.passionhairandbeautymoneyreagh.com

Tel: 028 9044 9331

We are a local home bakery and catering business based on our own farm between Carryduff & Moneyrea.

Thank You to all our customers for your orders over the Festive Season Happy New Year

Celebration & Wedding Cakes Our celebration cakes start from £15 and we can provide you with a customised cake that's as individual as you!

We also cater for...

Coffee Mornings Dinner Parties Family Occasions

Afternoon Teas  Kids Parties Funeral Teas  Office Functions Sweet and Savoury dishes Sandwich Platters  Tray Bakes Cup Cakes  Desserts to order

Mossbrook Farm, 20 Mossbrook Rd, Carryduff. BT8 8AJ

Tel: 07912 620 177 email: farmhousetreatsdesserts@yahoo.co.uk Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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Find. us on:

Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting & Fencing

Logs wood & ch for sa ip le

TREE SURGERY: Pruning, Dismantling, Felling, Hedge Work & FENCING .

Boiler Servicing: Has your boiler been serviced recently?

Contact us now to book your OFTEC boiler service and carbon monoxide check Wise up to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide website: www.awjthompson.com

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£40

All types of Electrical Works: Rewires • Security Lighting Alarms • Garden Lighting Inspection & Testing For your free quotation, contact

Alistair on: 0790 222 0492 or: 028 9187 3777 email: info@awjthompson.com

ALL OVER CLEANING ALL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WORK UNDER TAKEN

Window Cleaning Gutter & Fascia Cleaning Patio & Driveway Pressure Washing External Property Painting Fully Insured • Carryduff & Four Winds Based

Please contact Steve - 07814 630 171

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SALE - 5th to 16th JANUARY All orders for supply only discounted by 30% Some display products half price!

Brae Bathrooms, 188b Saintfield Road, Commons Brae (behind Tesco Express)

www.brae-bathrooms.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm

Closed: Sunday

Tel: 028 90 703422 Saturday and After Hours: By Appointment

Spec Door ialists in s& Sup Floors pli &F

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...The Name you can Trust General House Maintenance & Property Repairs

Large & Small Jobs

Plumbing • Plastering • All aspects of joinery work • Tiling • Glazing Kitchens assembled & fitted • Roof repairs • Guttering • Reskims

Contact Mark: 07710 452611 or 028 9059 3102 after 6pm email: mbbuildingandjoinery@yahoo.co.uk Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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H A I R

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Hair by Keith Kane

KEITH KANE Keith Kane has been making waves in hairdressing in Northern Ireland since the early 80s, winning a string of global accolades along the way including Schwarzkoph World Champion.

Twice winner of the prestigious Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year competition, Keith has racked up his record-breaking 20th nomination, the most for any hairdresser in the history of the competition. Other accolades include Ladies and Gents All Ireland Competition titles.

Keith is now celebrating more than 30 successful years in hairdressing. Keith and his team of highly trained professionals have been renowned for their fashion forward and trend-led style and their work can be seen in glossy publications around the globe. Closer to home, they love nothing more than to adorn their customers with TLC (tender loving cutting).

To make an appointment, please contact the salon: T: 028 9081 3622 Keith Kane Hair International W: www.keithkane.co.uk Unit 8 Carryduff Centre E: info@keithkane.co.uk Church Road F: www.facebook.com/keithkanehair Carryduff, BT8 8RB

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Advanced booking required. Valid until the end of February, 2015 (Tues - Thurs only).

Not to be redeemed against blow dries or home care products.

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Great Value Birthday Party Packages Available!

Castlereagh Borough Council

Jump into January!

Swimming Robinson Centre Adult & Children Swimming Lessons • Improve your water wings or learn to swim for fun!

Swim-A-Song • Introduce babies and young children to water with songs & rhymes!

Family Swim Fridays 7.30pm – 8.30pm & Sundays 10.00am – 1.00pm • Family session with floats, balls & lots of fun!

Survive & Save From Thursday 8th January 7.00pm – 9.30pm Age: From 12+ years • Water safety and personal survival using RLSS Survive & Save programme.

Racquets Week

Lough Moss Leisure Centre Monday 12th – Friday 16th January Age: 7 – 14 years • Come and try various racquet sports including tennis, squash and badminton!

From 10th - 31st Lough Moss January 2015 Bring a Friend Leisure Centre Saturdays 10.00am – 12noon for FREE!

Gazelle Gymnastics Club

Age: 4 – 11 years • Improve your ball skills, get active and enjoy some friendly competition!

Age: 2+ years • Over 20 years experience delivering classes for pre-school to advanced gymnasts.

Soccer

All Centres

Details correct at time of print.

For further information, please contact the centre Robinson Centre

Belvoir Activity Centre

Lough Moss Leisure Centre

T: 028 9070 3948

T: 028 9064 2174

T: 028 9081 4884

E: robinsoncentre@castlereagh.gov.uk

E: belvoir-ac@castlereagh.gov.uk

E: loughmoss@castlereagh.gov.uk

www.castlereagh.gov.uk

That's What Friends are for In 2010 Benny went along to her GP who advised her to lose weight for health reasons. Shelagh, her friend, happened to phone her later that day and they both decided to join their local Slimming World group that evening. After receiving a warm, friendly and caring welcome they discovered Food Optimising - too generous to be called a diet. They followed the Extra Easy plan - both saying it was so easy to follow and they were never hungry.

Shelagh was amazed and totally hooked when she discovered that she could still have her Double Decker bar and count it as her syns!

4 years on they have lost an amazing 12 stones and 4lbs combined.

Slimming World has changed their lives completely and they are both healthier and happier.

Benny and Shelagh attend their Slimming World group in the Ivanhoe Hotel in Carryduff every Thursday night Benny, before and after offering their invaluable help & support to other members at Image Therapy.

Their consultant, Alice, is extremely proud of their fantastic achievements.

If you would like to start your weight loss journey with this group, a warm welcome awaits every Thursday at the Ivanhoe.

Shelagh, before and after

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Mum of two, Briege McDermott is jumping for joy with her incredible weight loss success.

Briege, 32, has credited her local Slimming World group for giving her the help, support and advice she needed to drop 5 stone and slim from a size 20 to a size 10 within the year.

Briege "It was talking that first step of joining that I found hardest, but I soon realised it was the best decision I could've made. Straight away, Johnny, my consultant, made me feel so welcome and re assured me, by sharing his own journey and reminding me that I wasn't alone & he was going to do everything to help me achieve all my weight loss goals - and I did!"

With her amazing weight loss, Briege soon found her health had improved dramatically and told us "my weight loss meant the ordinary day-to-day tasks, which I once struggled with and found a challenge, much easier and more enjoyable"!

Slimming World is the UK's leading weight loss organisation and it prides itself on the ability to fill up and slim down. "I loved the fact I was able to try delicious new meals that suited the whole family and there was always loads of food that I could have. I never felt hungry and I could still enjoy a drink at the weekend with the girls which made it perfect".

"Briege is an inspiration to our Ramada group. As her consultant, I’m extremely proud and look forward to helping Briege maintain her new found freedom while helping all our members achieve their dream weight" Johnny said. (Johnny, 9 stone lighter, pictured right).

THURSDAY

TUESDAY

Carryduff

Shaws Bridge, Belfast

Ivanhoe Hotel, Saintfield Road 5:15pm & 7:15pm Tel: Alice 07765 824 294

Ramada Plaza Hotel, 117 Milltown Road 10am, 5:30pm & 7:30pm Tel: Johnny 07568 503 603

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OPEN MONDAYS UNIT 14, CARRYDUFF SHOPPING CENTRE BELFAST BT8 8RB

BEAUTY, NAILS & TANNING SALON

Tel: 028 9081 5775

Wishing you all a

Happy New Year January Offer:

20% off

Clarins Facials

Offer available during January 2015 only

** Remember to use your £5 voucher ** Only valid during January 2015

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Treat Yourself

FABULOUS HAIR EXTENSIONS - Why have ordinary hair?

Before and After

Before, After and Styled

Before and After

Karen Gordon Hair Emerson House, 14b Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff 20

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Sudoku

Solution on page 47

How to Play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition.

That's all there is to it! You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up.

Handsome Hounds Exclusive Dog Grooming Service www.handsomehoundsni.com

 One to One personal attention by fully trained groomer  Nail, ear and gland treatment  Premium products used for each coat type  Full choice of styles and trims ~ Fully Qualified ~ No dog too big or small ~ All breeds welcome ~ Excellent Service Pick up and drop off service available in Ballygowan, Comber, Carryduff & Saintfield areas

Tel 028 9752 8105 Mob: 07899 967725 22

A.R.M. LOCKSMITHS Master Locksmiths • Domestic & Commercial

 Emergency Locksmiths 24/7 Service  Non-Destructive Entry  Complete Lock Changes  UPVC Doors and Window locks repaired and replaced

 All locks supplied and fitted meeting insurance requirements

 On Site Key Cutting Facility  Burglary Repair & Boarding Up  Work & Locks Guaranteed  All calls dealt with in confidence

Tel: 07934 663337 Store this number for Emergencies

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D Glavin

Established 1987

Plumbing & Heating       

New installations New bathroom suites Boiler servicing Power flushing Gas installations & servicing Landlord certificates Under floor heating

Visit our website: www.dglavinplumbing.co.uk

Tel Carryduff 07889 768 311 All aspects of plumbing, heating and gas work undertaken

ALL WEATHERS ROOFING Specialists in Slating, Tiling, Lead Work, Flat Roofs, uPVC etc

Call Willie for your FREE estimate::

07557 667420

from just £20

Free delivery 6 net bags £20 Ton Sack £45 Contact Graeme: Tel: 02890 448744 or Mob: 07510 998 801 8 Ilford Road, Crossnacreevy, Belfast BT6 9SN

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7 Agar House 31 Ballynahinch Road Carryduff BT8 8EH 02890 813682

Interiors & Floor Design

Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 10am - 5pm

RELOCATION OPENING EVENT 7th - 8th February 2015 Prize Draw Promotional discount - 10% on all Fabrics & Wallpaper with code IFD2015 (opening weekend only)

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Fabrics

Wallpaper

Furniture

Accessories

Flooring

Giftware

Jewellery

Upholstery - Curtains

7 Agar House 31 Ballynahinch Road Carryduff BT8 8EH 02890 813682

Interiors & Floor Design

Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 10am - 5pm

RELOCATION OPENING EVENT 7th - 8th February 2015 Prize Draw Promotional discount - 10% on all Fabrics & Wallpaper with code IFD2015 (opening weekend only)

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Fabrics

Wallpaper

Furniture

Accessories

Flooring

Giftware

Jewellery

Upholstery - Curtains

3 pairs of cinema tickets to be won - for MOVIE HOUSE CINEMA Dublin Rd

To be in with a chance of winning one pair of tickets, answer the question below and email your answer, with your name, address and a daytime phone number to info@localfocusmags.co.uk Please put ‘Movie House C’ in the subject line of your email.

New Year, New Films at Movie House!

January can be a grim month but Movie House has some fantastic new films being released to brighten those long winter nights.

And remember Dublin Road Movie House has plenty of nearby on street parking plus a special deal with the NCP Car Park behind the cinema. Customers may also use the Car Park in Hardcastle Street behind the cinema after 17:30 Monday - Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday for just £2.50! (Maximum stay 4 Hours after which you will be charged NCP's full daily rate).

Here are some great new movies to choose from: Dec 26: Unbroken Jan 1: The Theory of Everything Jan 8: Taken 3 Jan 9: Into the Woods

Jan 16: Whiplash Jan 29: Kingsman: The Secret Service Jan 30: Big Hero 6 For more information and showtimes, go to

www.moviehouse.co.uk

To enter, answer the following question:

What new family movie is opening on Jan 30 at Movie House?

All correct entries received will be entered into a draw. Closing date is Sat 17th Jan 2015 at 5pm. Winners will be notified by phone/email.

One entry per address. Editors decision is final.

COMPOSTED WOODCHIP MULCH NOW AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY OR COLLECTION PROVIDING A COMPLETE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE SERVICES FULLY INSURED, EQUIPPED & QUALIFIED For advice and a free quotation,

0800 587 8733 0707 487 8733 (24hrs) Tel: 028 9081 4488 Fax: 028 9081 4333 Freephone:

Mobile:

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TC TILING

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All types of tiling carried out by experienced fitters.

In addition, an Interior Design Service is now available Call 07860 861 627 to discuss your project and to see how we can help.

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PVC Fascia, Soffit & Guttering Full Bathroom Refurbishments Oil Boiler Services Garden Fences

also All Plumbing Jobs

Landlord Services

For your free estimate, call David: 07512 730603 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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3rd Generation Family Run Business

BATHROOM AND WET ROOM REFURBISHMENT 1 Sheets + Overs LOC84822 Carryduff Magazine Sig 14 Back

Specialists in Bathroom Refurbishment FREE Home Visit and consultation Family Run Business with 40 years experience

Our Refurbishments Include: All Plumbing - Electrics - Joinery - Building work - Tiling Removal and disposal of your old bathroom RJS Patterson and Sons, 111 Mealough Road, Carryduff, BELFAST BT8 8LT

Tel: 028 9081 7899 or 028 9081 7901 28

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Boiler Services

FREE Quotations Reasonable Prices

ALL OVER GARDENING all year round Grass Cutting ▪ Hedge Trimming ▪ Weed Control Pruning & Planting ▪ Leaf Clearing Garden Clear Out & Waste Removal Please Call Steve – 07814 630 171 info@allovergardening.co.uk

www.allovergardening.co.uk

LOGS FOR SALE

24-hr Breakdown Service tel: 028 9263 8422 mob: 07710 670363 7 Church Rd, Boardmills, Carryduff BT27 6UP

HOME CARE PODIATRY For an appointment, please call Laura on

at wholesale prices!

NET BAGS £3.50 each or 3 for £10 TON SACKS £50

(approx 15 net bags)

10 Oak Hardwood HEAT LOGS £5 Net Bags of Kindling

£2

FREE Delivery throughout local area Also Tree Work & Stump Removal

Contact: Lawrence 0774 555 3331

GAS & OIL BOILERS SERVICING & REPAIRS

07540 143 330 Gift Vouchers now available Foot Care In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChS hcpc Registered Podiatrist/ Chiropodist Treatments carried out for all foot conditions:

- Routine Nail Care - Corn/Callus Removal - Verruca Treatments - Diabetic Assessments and Foot Care - Podiatric Orthoses/Insoles and Pads Evening & Weekend Appointments Available NEW - wide variety of food care products for purchase

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We’re looking for reliable adult distributors, preferably with their own means of transport, to distribute Focus magazines door to door in our local area.

Competitive rates paid, (per 100 magazines). Your preferred area may not be available at the moment, but we will add your details to our waiting list and contact you when a suitable route becomes available. If interested, please contact Deirdre on 028 90817579 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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IVANHOE pd ainting

All Private & Commercial work undertaken and guaranteed Interior and Exterior Decorating For a quotation please ring:

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By Peter Stevenson

AT THE CINEMA: Interstellar 12A (166 mins)

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It doesn’t really matter what calibre of movie Christopher Nolan creates anymore; he will always be known as the director who took the reins of the Batman movie franchise and made it successful once again. He keeps going and his latest project is Interstellar. We are presented with a dour and downbeat prediction of the state of the Earth in the not-too-distant future, where droughts and famines are slowly spelling the end for the human race. What to do?

Nolan suggests, with the aid of some pretty hefty astrophysics, that a crew of astronauts, headed by Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and Brand (Anne Hathaway), must travel through a wormhole (a tear in the space/time continuum) to search for a new home for humanity.

At almost three hours in length, this movie must fight hard to keep the viewer’s attention and it is really a decision each member of the audience must make as to whether or not it succeeds. I know I am in a tiny minority but, for me, it was dry, long winded, overly complicated and far too long. It really does have a stellar cast (pardon the pun) including Matt Damon and Michael Caine, among others and they flex their acting muscles with what can be construed as a somewhat shaky script (Brand’s speech about ‘love transcending space and time…’ is cringeworthy). Visually however, it shines: from the panoramic views of space, to the sandy tundra of the American mid-west, the immensely detailed photography strikes a fine balance of being both realistic and fantastical.

There is so much more I could analyse from this gargantuan movie, but the important thing is whether you find a long sci-fi epic like this one an example of quality over quantity or vice versa. Personally, I choose the latter. 3 / 5

On DVD: The Inbetweeners 2 15 (96 mins) In spite of the vow they would never do a sequel to the 2011 smash hit The Inbetweeners Movie, the cast and crew have reunited for the second instalment, this time moving the action from the resort of Malia on the Greek island of Crete to ‘the land down under’.

When we join three of our four heroes: Will (Simon Bird), Simon (Joe Thomas) and Neil (Blake Harrison), they are having a less than stellar time on their first meeting post-school (except for the holiday in the prequel). After receiving word from Jay (James Buckley), apparently having the time of his life in Australia, they decide to visit their old mate. Unfortunately, when they arrive, they discover that Jay has not been exactly truthful…

Will is given the most to do (perhaps fittingly for an active narrator), including the introduction of the main female character, Katie (Emily Berrington). In a complete stroke of luck, Will discovers his old school friend in a Sydney nightclub and, surprise, surprise; she becomes the object of his (misguided) affections. Of course, this is a set-up for one of Will’s classic rants; Bird is so good at this, the audience can see his rage boil as he tries desperately to suppress it to no avail. It is unfortunate that not all the jokes are comedy gold, for example Neil’s killing a dolphin is just not funny but his success at single-handedly shutting down a water park is both completely disgusting and utterly hilarious. Simon and Jay continue their relationships from the first movie as Simon tries to escape from his girlfriend but ends up proposing! Jay, on the other hand, has been dumped and it is Buckley’s ability to convey real inner pain behind the lies and bravado which constantly endears him to the audience despite the fact that this is nothing new.

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ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Mr Donnelly, Niall and Megan were invited to attend the Keep Northern Ireland Tidy 60th Jubilee event which was held at the Glass House in Stormont Estate.

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful oversees the work of a number of subsidiary bodies including Eco schools. St Joseph’s had been nominated as a Case Study school by Eco Schools because of its commitment to developing environmental programmes.

Megan and Niall were representing the Eco Committee and they were able to share details of their activities with the invited guests who included executive ministers, media personalities and board members and staff from Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.

BBC Radio Ulster visited our school to broadcast live at the beginning of December. Reporter Louise Cullen interviewed Mr Donnelly, Evie, Angus and Eden from P7 about all the environmental activities taking place in St Joseph’s. They sounded great!

The children in Primary Five continue to enjoy their Mandarin language lessons with Yang. She has also passed on lots of interesting facts about Chinese culture and way of life. The children are enjoying their topic and we look forward to hearing their new language skills at an Assembly later in the year.

THANKS FOR GOOD SAMARITAN’S HELP 88 year old Carryduff resident Denise May was walking along Church Road when she, in her own words ‘had a funny turn’ and fell. She was a bit dazed and confused at first, and she lay on the pavement while people and cars passed her by. Eventually a young man stopped his car and got out to see if Denise was alright. He helped her up and drove her back home. In the stress of the moment, Denise forgot to ask his name, but she would like to thank him through the Focus for his help that day.

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Meets in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy’s Lane on the second Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

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MESSY CHURCH AT ST IGNATIUS What is Messy Church???

On behalf of the volunteers of The Laurence Trust, we would like to wish everyone who donated to us, supported us, and responded to our facebook awareness campaign, a very happy New Year, and to thank you for your valued support during 2014

To help people encounter Jesus. It's for adults & Children to enjoy together and take part in messy activities and games to explore bible stories. Afterwards for a lively family worship and sit down for a meal together. Carryduff Parish is planning to hold the first one in January 2015!! If you feel you would like to be a part of this Messy Church team please contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205

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

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP would like to thank everyone who in any manner supported their recent fundraising event, an Afternoon Tea on Saturday 15 November.

The event raised an amazing total of ÂŁ2,500 for Action Cancer.

This money will be used to promote early detection of cancer and to support cancer patients, their families and cancer services in Northern Ireland.

COMPETITION WINNERS The winners of the competition run by Nicholls Garage Carryduff, along with Sleepy Hollow After School Club of St Ita's Primary School are Declan McArdle, P5 and Sarah McCourt, P6.

Children were asked to draw their idea of Christmas. The winners are pictured right receiving their prizes.

CARR PRIMARY SCHOOL We are very proud of our Pupils of the Month Chloe Gibson, Robynne Mckibbin, Hannah McKibbin, Ella McKibbin, Jude Cunningham and Olivia Jennings.

Road Safety Following the recent tragedies on Northern Ireland's roads Carr Primary School children have taken part in Road Safety Week. All pupils learnt about staying safe on the roads and about the green cross code. We would like to give a special word of thanks to Lisa Cunningham-Black who came from Lisburn College with some make up students to show the children how to be bright. A special bright day was held in school with children wearing the brightest clothes they could to reinforce the Be Safe Be Seen message.

Happy New Year We look forward to seeing all pupils back to school after the festive break on Tuesday 6th January 2015.

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Community Pages CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meet at 8pm on Mon 12th January in Lough Moss Leisure Centre for Members Night - an opportunity to bring along interesting objects, family research or old stories. www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk

LITTLE DIPPERS SWIMMING CLUB A family swimming club where children can learn to swim in a relaxed supervised environment at the Learner Pool, Robinson Centre, on Monday evenings during term time from 6:30pm to 7:10pm. (ages 4-11).

Vacancies for new members. Next sessions start 5th January 2015 and run until 22nd June with a restart after the Summer break on 7th September until 14th December 2015. For more information, contact George at 07905 739 730 or Billy at 07929 788 122.

CARRYDUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL Applications for Admission to P1 in September 2015 Closing date 14 January at 12 noon Please ensure you have returned the form and a copy of the birth certificate before this date New term starts Tuesday 6 January P2 mice getting ready for their production of Manger Mouse, which they performed to a packed hall on two occasions in December.

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A large number of parents and staff are attending this ball but we would be delighted to welcome members of the community and any past parents and students.

If you are interested in finding out further information or purchasing tickets for the ball, please phone Tessa at the school office on 9081 3688.

CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Temporary Opening Hours: Mon 1pm – 5pm Wed 11am – 6pm Fri 10am – 2pm Sat 10am - 1pm Library Events and Activities Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon from 6th Jan at 3.30pm Rhythm and Rhyme (0-4yrs) – 2nd & 4th Fridays of every month at 11am

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Many thanks to parents and pupils for their wonderful generosity when

and Courtyard Lights at the Four Winds. Pretty in Pink Charity patron, Katie Larmour and Santa helped the choir with the countdown to the big switch on.

After the Choir had finished singing, Santa gave lots of lovely gifts to all the children. It was a lovely way to get everyone in the mood for Christmas!

MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL We are thrilled to have been involved in a couple of award ceremonies recently. The first was On 28 th November last when three children from Millennium IPS were presented with awards at Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn for the SEELB Outstanding Achievement Awards. The school Netball team were presented with the Sport (Team) for their recent success. The team, for the second year in a row, won the Belfast Schools Netball League and finished a very creditable second in the Northern Ireland finals.

Abigail Carson collected the award on behalf of the team. Ben Labourn received the award for The Arts (Individual) for his involvement in both music and theatre both in and out of school. He entertained the audience with a wonderful rendition of ‘Grenade’ by Bruno Mars. Our final award of the evening went to Katie MorganWeir for Child of Courage in the Castlereagh Borough Council Area.

Katie has achieved so much despite many challenges and adversities in her life. Well done to all our award winners. We are very proud of you all.

Our Primary Two children are learning all about toys and, as part of their topic Nanny Austin from the National Trust at Mount Stewart came to school to tell them about toys from the Victorian era. She brought with her a selection of toys that the children living in Mount Stewart played with such as marbles, a jack-in-the-box, teddy bears, Russian dolls and a spinning top. The children were amazed at the different types of toys, especially the doll that had come from Paris in 1920 and had belonged to one of the girls who lived in Mount Stewart. They really enjoyed the chance to be able to play with the same toys that children played with about 100 years ago.

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donating food items for St Vincent de Paul Hamper appeal. A big thank you to St Ita’s PTFA for packing the hampers and to all the staff for wrapping the hampers so beautifully.

John from St Vincent de Paul, pictured left with Mrs Gillespie and P6 pupils, collected the hampers for distribution within the parish and beyond.

St Ita’s Choir performed at the switch on of the Christmas Tree

Church Pages ST IGNATIUS PARISH CHURCH (CHURCH OF IRELAND) Rev Stephen Lowry 02890 812342 Celebrating: New Birth, New Life, New Hope, New Opportunities

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Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm.

Wednesday Holy Communion: 10.30am followed by lunch on 4th Wednesday Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details Sorted: Sun 7:30pm-9pm (12-18yrs) Elaine Donnell 07957 554226 J-Club: Fri 7:30-9pm (P2-P7 age) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 S-Club: Sun 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs) Raymond Scott 02890 812515 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 Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 (crèche at Morning Service) Sunday Services: 11am Morning Worship and 6.30pm Noah’s Ark (Parent & Toddlers): Thursday 10am Healing Rooms: (Prayer for the Sick) Thursday 8pm Young People’s Fellowship: Every Sunday Evening

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

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CARRYDUFF FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev David McLaughlin 028 90 815846 Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm (Half hour prayer meeting before services) Sabbath School & Bible Class: 10.15-11am Wilfred 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting: Wed 7-7:50pm (Sept- April) Miriam 90 815846 Bible Study Group: Wed 8pm-9:30pm, Contact Minister Senior Youth Group: Fri 8pm (Sept- May) Mark Stronge 07882 109848 Mens Breakfast Club: 4-6 times per year, Contact Minister

MONEYREA NON-SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev Chris Wilson 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.

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

CARRYDUFF GOSPEL HALL 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

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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 Midweek Service: of bible study and prayer Wednesdays at 7:45pm (Oct - April) Ladies Guild: 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7:45pm

BALLYMAGARRICK GOSPEL HALL Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk

Gospel Meeting: Sunday 7pm Sunday School: 3pm Children’s Meetings: each Tues @ 7pm. For transport ring Ruth 02892 639224.

CARR BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Clifford Morrison 028 9263 9872 Sunday Services: 11am & 6:30pm

Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook carryduffpc Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm Sunday School: 10:30am.

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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: Mary Hesketh 92 607579 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: Kate Toner 90 812242 Tai Chi: 90 815439

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Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

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Ulster Property Sales

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Builder

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Promotional Signage

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Think Sign and Print 29 37

Gutter Cleaning Johnston’s Services

Carryduff Nursing Home

Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre 33 McCarroll’s Garage 11

Karen Gordon 20 Keith Kane Hair International Front, 16 Passion Hair & Beauty 13

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Slimming Clubs

Watson & Browne

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Foot pain. Cured.

Get your Bio-mechanical Assessment & Pressure Plate Analysis That’s for just £15 85%! off But HURRY offer ends 26th January 2015

Think you may have Plantar Fasciitis*?

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Around 1 in 10 people in Belfast (usually aged between 40 and 60) will get plantar fasciitis* at some point in their lives I was suffering from sore heels and Achilles and so I decided to book a foot assessment to see if it would improve the pain. The factual assessment provided me with the detail of what was causing the pain and Good Feet provided a tailored solution of what was required to correct this.

Since Jan 2014 I’ve been pain free solely due to the correct assessment and the solution provided by Good Feet, as well as their great customer service - Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen.”

Keith Bell, Belfast

So what’s included in the bio-mechanical and pressure plate analysis?

A talk-through of any existing aches or niggles (including looking for any signs of plantar fasciitis), before a foot scan assesses the weight distribution in your foot.

Our skilled practitioners will take you through a walking examination, assessing the functions of your lower limbs in general, balance and knee alignments.

After the assessment you’ll receive a complete plan outlining any suggested treatment options for your pain free future.

Take up the Good Feet challenge. Because you deserve pain free feet…

Life’s Good with Good Feet

*Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the strong band of tissue that stretches from your heel to your middle foot bones, otherwise known as your plantar fascia. It supports the arch of your foot, whilst acting as a shock-absorber – making it an imperative part of your daily lifestyle choices and overall movement.

Call Stuart or Rebecca on 028 9008 0155

before Friday 26th January 2015 and stamp out your foot pains today!

Good Feet Ltd, The Roundabout, 649 Saintfield Rd, Carryduff, Down, BT8 8BX