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Articles: 6 Technology New Year’s Revolution

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Home & Interiors Eco Homes Driving Tyre Care Tips Geography Mountains Pets Dogs | Hamsters Beauty New Beginnings Book Review Thinking Outside the Box Finance Budgeting Travel Botswana Buster

Puzzles: Solutions p42 2 Codeword 10 Sudoku 16 Crossword 22 Quiz Acts named after songs 30 Hidato 30 Wordsearch Musicals 30 Wordwheel Regulars: 35 Useful Numbers 35-45 Community Pages 46 Index Deadline for adverts for the March/ April BT8 Focus: Mon 15th February

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Hello again everyone, Happy New Year!

As we start another year I wish you all health, wealth and happiness in 2016. I don't really ‘do’ new year resolutions, but it is a good time to take stock and think about what we’d like to change in the coming year.

Unfortunately I cant control the weather - but I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all my fabulous distributors who deliver this magazine every other month, no matter what it’s like outside. Getting the last couple of issues delivered was particularly challenging with all that constant rain, so I’m hoping for better weather in 2016, or at least for a few dry days at the right time!

Lots of ‘New Year’ themed reading in this issue to while away the long winter evenings and keep you entertained, PLUS lots of puzzles. Looking on the bright side, the nights are already getting shorter and Spring is definitely coming. Here’s hoping for a short, mild Winter!

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In the 1980s, it was the Filofax; in the 1990s, the Personal Digital Assistant or PDA. Today, though, we’re more likely to stay on top of our lives using a mobile device.

Whether you’re trying to get more organised or just want to stay on top of your New Year’s resolutions, gadgets can help.

If your resolution was to get fitter or take better care of your health, there are stacks of devices that can accurately monitor your vital signs and your exercise routines. Firms such as Fitbit offer an entire range of fitness trackers ranging from the clip-on, £49 Zip to fully-featured smart watches such as the £199 Surge. Whichever kind you go for, the devices can track your activity to let you know how active you’ve been, how far you’ve travelled and how many calories you’ve burned, and they can send that data to a phone so you can keep track of your progress. If you’re interested in particular sports, Sat-Nav specialist Garmin makes a range of fitness trackers designed specifically for runners, golfers and other sportsmen and women.

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weight, a set of smart scales - from around £29 for stand-alone scales to £150 for scales that communicate with phones or PCs over Wi-Fi, enabling you to store your progress in an app or even share it with others online - can show you not just how much weight you’ve lost but also how your body is composed. So, for example, if you’re replacing fat with muscle - which is heavier than fat - you’ll be able to see that you’ve made great progress even if the actual weight displayed by the scales hasn’t changed. Then again, you’ll know that by the way your clothes feel, so maybe you don’t need smart scales after all.

We’ve mentioned phones a few times now, and that’s because pound for pound they’re the most useful resolution trackers and life organisers: the reason stand-alone electronic organisers are a rare sight these days is because smartphones do a better job for less money. A really good Android phone can be as little as £40, and for that you’re getting a smartphone with built-in calendars and reminders and the opportunity to use apps such as the superb MyFitnessPal, which can track your exercise and can use your phone’s camera to scan barcodes and work out nutritional

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information from them automatically. More expensive devices such as Apple’s iPhones include motion processors that can track your steps, flights climbed and distance travelled without requiring a dedicated fitness tracker, and Apple’s own Health app can record that data plus anything else you’d like to monitor. If you’d rather do most of that automatically, MyFitnessPal is available for Apple devices too.

The other thing that smartphones do is enable you to join like-minded souls. Many fitness devices and apps - Fitbits, Nike Fuelbands, the MyFitnessPal app - also have online communities where you can compare progress, share your stories or just hang around chatting with people who are doing the same things as you. That’s useful, because while fitness devices and apps are great, there’s one thing that only human encouragement can provide, and that’s the motivation to stick to your plan even when you don’t feel like it - and someone to laugh with when you need a bit of a boost.

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A few simple measures to update your property can make an enormous difference, says Katherine Sorrell.

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recommended, though there should be some ventilation in the loft to avoid condensation. There is a range of insulation materials, but natural materials, such as sheep’s wool or hemp, tend to be better for older properties, as they absorb water vapour and release it. Check your loft regularly for signs of condensation, mould and small animals.

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While our UK mountains may be babies compared to the huge mountain ranges boasted by some other countries, and not exactly widespread (our 56 highest mountains are in Scotland!), we can still appreciate their beauty and importance.

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economies, but sustainability is crucial to their survival – and this is just as true for our UK mountains. So, what of the highest mountains in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Are their communities and economies thriving and sustainable?

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

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These days we are deluged with information and constantly talked down to. Now we apparently need warnings on takeaway coffee cups that CONTENTS MAY BE HOT. Well, duh!

What I like to do is take a phrase out of context and imagine where it might be better applied. I see KEEP OFF THE GRASS or REDUCE SPEED NOW and I can’t help thinking they’d both be ideal for a Drug Rehabilitation Clinic. HAND WASH ONLY would look perfect above a sink.

TEMPORARY LIGHTS could be an advertisement for Christmas decorations, while QUEUES LIKELY could refer to Christmas shopping, the January sales, or any time you’re desperate to use a public convenience.

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WORKS EXIT could be a term for a redundancy programme, retirement, or even a staff walkout (if anyone can remember those!). HARD HAT AREA is a fancy term for a head and MEETING POINT is perfect for a Friday night in a pub.

I would love to see THIS DOOR IS ALARMED next to TRAFFIC CALMING. The one that really gets under my skin is GATES IN CONSTANT USE because they never are, and believe me I wait around to check!

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CAIRNSHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL Primary Six pupils travelled back in time in November. They went to Navan Fort in Armagh to experience the "Viking, Festival of Flame!"

During the exciting day the P6 pupils got to dress as monks and work in the scriptorium.

They explored artefacts, met "real" Vikings and explored authentic weaponry.

AMBULANCE 999 Mt Oriel Medical Centre 90 701653 Dentist at Mt Oriel 9040 2688 Carryduff Surgery 90 812211 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Ulster Hospital 90 484511

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FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone 08000132290 NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 08457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Castlereagh Council 90 494500 Police (Non-Emergency) 0845 600 8000 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070

TRANSPORT Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro)

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EDUCATION Belvoir Park Primary Cairnshill Primary Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary St Ita’s Primary St Joseph’s Primary

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It was a brilliant day and really helped them to understand what life was like in that age.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR HAPPY NEW YEAR HAPPY NEW YEAR To begin the year with God is more important than anything else in the world. The Bible says: “Seek ye the Lord while ye may be found, call ye upon him while he is near. [Isaiah 55 v 6] The dawning of a New Year serves to remind us that we are marching through time heading for eternity. Awaiting each traveller is either a glad and glorious heaven in the presence of God, or a sad and sorrowful hell, banished from God forever. The Eternal Son of God entered into time as the man Christ Jesus to make a way for sinful man to approach God and enter into life eternal. His death, burial and resurrection have fully accomplished this objective so that the Lord Jesus now proclaims ..

“I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me. [John 14 v 6] To personally “Seek the Lord” is to accept that you are a sinner, realize that Christ died for your sins, and to trust His shed blood as the full payment needed to take your sins away.

“The blood of Jesus Christ, his Son cleanseth us from all sin. [1 John 1 v 7] On the basis of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, God abundantly pardons the repentant sinner and makes him a child of God forever.

“Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God. [1 Peter 3 v 18] Seek Him now “While He may be found”, while there is still time! This alone will enable you to have a truly “HAPPY NEW YEAR” and look forward to a glorious eternity with absolute certainty.

For more information or a free Bible, contact William on 02890 813500 www.newtownbredagospelhall.com

MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Cultra Challenge 5k and 10k - Run or Walk through the unique setting of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra.

All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.

The run takes place on Sunday 31st January 2016.

Registration 8:15-9:15am.

Race Start 9:30am Entry Fee £16 (or £14 if NI Athletics affiliated member).

For further information or to register, contact Paula Bradley via email - paula.bradley@nmni.com or tel: 02890 395275

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Community Pages NEWTOWNBREDA LIBRARY For any queries, ring the library 02890 701620 Events and Activities in the Library: Adult Reading Group 1st Thursday of every month 18:45 to 19:45 Storytime for ages 4-8 every Saturday at 11am Tea & Newspapers Club Every Monday 10am - 12 noon Complimentary tea/coffee & biscuits

Free for non profit making organisations NEW Opening Hours: Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday Closed

Bedtime Story for ages 4-8, 1st Tuesday of every month at 18:30 Come in your PJs and bring your teddy!

Rhythm and Rhyme for ages 0-4, every other Wednesday 10:30am Knit and Natter 2nd Tuesday of the month 6.30pm-7.30pm and every other Wednesday 10.30am-11.30am. A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills.

Got it? Confused about email? Daunted by the internet? Book in for one-to-one sessions with staff to cover basic computer skills, email and internet to get you up and running! (for adult beginners.) Booking essential, please ring the library to enquire.

NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE SHOPS at BALLYGOWAN ROAD & UPPER LISBURN ROAD

urgently require volunteers to work in their shops, for as little as a morning or afternoon each week.

No experience is necessary.

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just call in and have a chat, or call the shop manager at Ballygowan Road on 028 9079 3149 or Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy on 028 9030 7898.

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HOPE03, a small local community Charity based in Carryduff, is looking for individuals or groups to help support and sustain a self help enterprise - WOW Bags - based in the poorest area of the Philippines. Helen, who is from Ireland, set up WOW bags - she will continue the story ........

“The WOW bag (Wonders of Waste) is made with 100% recycled plastic. Collecting, washing and sorting the drinks packs offers a reliable and fair income to the poorest families. The bags are designed and sewn by women on the Island of Luzon, the largest of the 7,000 islands of the Philippines. You might be interested to know that even the string supplied is also fair trade and made by farmers from the Subanen tribe in Mindanao.

WOW bags is an ecological livelihood project working to Fair Trade principles. Each bag carries with it our hopes:  For a better future for our families  For increased care of our environment  For your enjoyment in using a WOW bag.

WOW uses imagination, skill, lots of energy & good will, along with recycled plastic cartons, to address the serious challenges of poverty reduction & environmental protection in the Philippines. Along the way we also make beautiful products, build new relationships & provide a model of how people, by working together in very simple ways, can improve our world. In 2015 we will continue to demonstrate in practical ways that reducing, reusing & recycling makes a difference to people and to our planet.

WOW has been able to offer 14 people dignified work & shows how profitable it can be to recycle. Each bag sale contributes towards building a better life for a needy family here & WOW could not do this without your general interest support & commitment to helping with our sales.

In 2014 we recycled 69,262 discarded pouches into 1,726 lovely WOW bags. It’s great to know that with your help and support some may be under Christmas trees in places as far apart as Singapore, Boston and Belfast.

WOW is about more than earning a fair wage. It is about being able to do work you take pride in and really benefit from, it’s about being able to save a couple of thousand pesos in a year and then do house repairs without getting into debt with money lenders, it is about being able to afford the bus fare to send your child to school. None of this would be achievable without support. It is vital that we find new individuals and groups willing to help sell our bags & tell the story of WOW. Every bag you sell makes a big difference to the lives of families here. I know that its hard work standing at the back of a church or at a craft fair watching people pass by & hoping that the occasional one will buy. We really do appreciate the time & energy our partners put into WOW in so many different ways.”

If you would consider as an individual or group to help WOW please contact HOPE03 ......

WOW bags can be viewed on our website www.hope03.org.uk and bags and information obtained by emailing info@hope03.org.uk or phone 028 90 812640 (after 5pm).

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Community Pages CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN UTV Live presenter Sarah Clarke along with her children helps launch Cancer Fund for Children’s annual Winter Woolly Walk event which takes place at eight special locations on February 27th 2016 at 10:30am. Cancer Fund for Children fundraiser Naomi Braithwaite, from Belfast, said: “This year we hope to raise £30k via Winter Woolly Walk. The charity relies on fundraising activity such as this in order to continue its vital work which includes providing practical, emotional & financial support to local families affected by cancer as well as free short therapeutic breaks.“ The nearest walk location to the BT8 area is the Lagan Towpath.

Free for non profit making organisations

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP monthly meetings on first Monday of each month in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Halls (Smyth Room) at 8pm.

New members will be made most welcome!

For more details phone secretary on 028 9049 1237

LOCAL HISTORY TALK AT CARRYDUFF LIBRARY A talk on ‘Newtownbreda : A Local History’ by Aidan Campbell will be held in the Carryduff library on Friday 15th January 2016 at 11am.

For those who missed Aidan’s recent talk for the Carryduff Historical Society, this is another chance to hear Aidan take a walk down memory lane, with his latest publication on South Belfast history.

Books will be available to purchase following the talk.

Aidan’s talks are always very popular, therefore booking is essential.

For more information and to register, email alex@cancerfundforchildren.com or call 028 9080 5599.

To book, please ring the library on 02890 813568

Community Notices are FREE for all non-profit making organisations.

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MARIE CURIE SOUTH BELFAST FUNDRAISING GROUP meet on a monthly basis.

If you would like to support the South Belfast Group by joining or helping out with their events please do get in touch with Lesley Wright, Community Fundraiser on 028 9088 2046 or email Lesley.wright@mariecurie.org.uk Marie Curie is here for people living with any terminal illness, whether that’s cancer or any other illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left. And we want more people to benefit from our support.

If you or your family are affected by a terminal illness and looking for support, you can call the Marie Curie Support Line on 0800 090 2309, visit the website www.mariecurie.org.uk

SANTOS COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB are a small cross-community football club playing at senior level since we formed in 1969. Last year we established our new “Colts” junior section, which has proved to be a great success. We were awarded the prestigious IFA Club Excellence Award as a result of the excellent work the club carried out last season. We are open to helping boys and girls from 5-8 years of age, who would like to join our club and enjoy the ethos of friendship and sportsmanship that we offer.

We hold our sessions every Saturday morning 9.30am-11am at the grass soccer pitch beside the Church of Ireland at 700 Saintfield Road, Carryduff, BT8 8BU. Our sessions are conducted by fully qualified IFA and UEFA B Licensed Coaches. We also have IFA Level Two Disabled Footballers Coaches.

Our constitution is to welcome all adult players and children, irrespective of age, gender, ability, disability, religious and ethnic background.

If your child would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact – Joseph McGeehan (07801 456208) or joseph@mcgeehan.co.uk.

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

Friday 8th January 2016 Forever Living - Aloe Vera Speaker: Elaine Hanns Friday 12th February History of Newtownbreda Speaker: Aidan Campbell More information from www.wini.org.uk

MONEYREA PRIMARY SCHOOL

THE LAURENCE TRUST would like to put a call out

We are hosting an Open Morning on Wednesday 6th January from 10.00am midday (principal's address at 10.30am).

for local people to volunteer for fundraising activities and to get involved in the education campaign. If you would be interested in giving some of your valuable time, no matter how little you can offer, we will appreciate it.

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

Puzzle Solutions

If interested please email Pam Nugent thelaurencetrust@hotmail.co.uk

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Crossword solution from p16: Across: 1 Sloppy, 4 Icicle,

9 Observe, 10 Ample, 11 Taste, 12 Theatre, 13 Continually, 18 Patient, 20 Apple, 22 Lions, 23 Octopus, 24 Scroll, 25 Adults.

Down: 1 Shouts, 2 Ousts, 3 Perfect, 5 Chase, 6 Capital, 7 Eleven, 8 Destination, 14 Outdoor, 15 Adapted, 16 Spills, 17 Ceases, 19 Easel, 21 Pupil.

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Quiz solution from p22: Acts Named After Songs

1. The Pretenders - The Platters (named after a song called The Great Pretender) 2. Lady Gaga - Queen (Radio Ga Ga) 3. Radiohead - Talking Heads (Radio Head) 4. Roxette - Dr. Feelgood (Roxette) 5. Judas Priest - Bob Dylan (The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest) 6. ABC - The Jackson 5 (ABC) 7. Right Said 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fred - Bernard Cribbins (Right Said Fred) 8.

P R N A Z X The Kooks - David Bowie (Kooks) 9. Deacon 14 15 16 17 18 19 C J F Q L G Blue - Steely Dan (Deacon Blues) 10. The Rolling Stones - Muddy Waters (Rollin' Stone)

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Dates for your Diary: School re-opens on Thursday 7th January 2016.

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 P2 Miss Starr – Friday 15th January P5 Mrs Loughran – Tuesday 19th January P3 Ms Thomas – Wednesday 27th January P6 Mrs Maguire – Tuesday 9th February P2 Mrs McRory – Friday 26th February St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hampers Many thanks to parents and pupils for their wonderful generosity when donating food items for St Vincent de Paul Hamper Appeal. A big thank you to all the staff and PTFA for wrapping the hampers so beautifully. They were collected for distribution within the parish and beyond.

CAIRNSHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL Primary 3 had a visit from Mr Morfett who is a local vet. He brought some animals with him which we were able to touch and hold. To begin with we looked at the different groups that animals can be classified into and then played a sorting game with some toy animals. At the end we met a real life prickly hedgehog (who was a little shy and hid under our storage trolley) a smelly stoat, two very friendly guinea pigs, a cuddly rabbit, a bearded dragon and the best of all, a long slithery snake!

We learnt so many new things and had great fun.

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Church Pages BELVOIR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Tel: 028 90 492641 Sunday Services: 11:00am & 6:30pm Please contact the Minister Dr Rodger Crooks at the number above or 077 4669 8528 email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk www.belvoirpresbyterian.co.uk

BELVOIR METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services: 10am & 7pm Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month Monday 7pm Prayer Meeting, 8pm Bowlers Fellowship Tuesday 10:30am Coffee Morning, 6:30pm Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Thursday 10am Belvoir Art Club, 8pm Bible Study (fortnightly), 8pm fortnightly alternating with Bible Study Methodist Women in Ireland Contact: Rev Louise Donald by email Louise.donald@irishmethodist.org or call 028 90 790570 Check our website for latest information: www.belvoirmethodistchurch.org.uk 63 Castledillon Road, Belfast. BT8 7BJ

SPAMOUNT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, KNOCKBRACKEN (Ballymaconaghy Rd) Tel: 028 90817191 Sunday Services: 11.30 am Morning Worship Service Evening Service 7pm ‘Word @ Seven’ Sunday School & Bible Class10:30am www.spamount.co.uk Youth Fellowship alternate Sundays 8:15pm Monday Mums & Tots 10am - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm Friday Campaigners 7pm (primary school age), Ignite - 8pm (Youth Group) Rev Jim Lyons email: pastor.knockbracken.con@gmail.com

BELVOIR CHURCH OF IRELAND 028 9049 1436 21 Dunseverick Ave, Belfast BT8 7EB. Canon Tom Keightley Sunday Services: 9am Holy Communion 11am Morning Worship, Holy Communion 2nd, 4th Sundays 4.30pm Evening Service Mid-Week: 10.30am Thursdays Holy Communion Everyone is warmly invited to all Services. For details of all other worship services & activities please visit www.belvoirparish.co.uk 44

Free for non profit making organisations NEWTOWNBREDA BAPTIST CHURCH Tel: 028 90649402 Sunday Services: 11am & 7pm Sunday Children’s Ministry: 11.30-12:30pm (all ages) Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30-12pm For more details, Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402 www.newtownbredabaptist.com

FORESTSIDE CHRISTIAN CENTRE 028 90644100 Sunday Service: 11am & 6:30pm Pastor Sam McIlwrath Sunday School, Youth & Seniors Activities 88 Belvoir Drive, Belfast. BT8 7FR

KNOCKBRACKEN REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Andrew Kerr 90 701721 email: handrewkerr@gmail.com Sunday Services: 11.30 & 7pm Sunday School: 10.30am Mums & Tots: Wed 10.30 -12pm Bible Study: Wed 7.30pm Youth Club: Friday 7pm 37 Knockbracken Road, Carryduff Belfast. BT8 6SE www.knockbrackenrpc.churchuna.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

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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday Service: 11am Prayer Meeting: 7pm

www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 90 790570

Life Groups: 2nd & 4th Wed 8pm Time 4 Men: Wed 10am–12 noon Ladies 3 C’s – Craft, Coffee, Chat: 2nd & 4th Wed in the month, 10am-12noon Fellowship Hour: 1st Thurs 2.30pm Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am – 12noon

louise.donald@irishmethodist.org

Contact Pastor Will Warren 07855 539275 www.milltownyourlocalchurch.com

KNOCKBREDA PARISH CHURCH OF IRELAND Church Road BT8 7AR Sunday Services: Morning: 10:00am Morning Worship with crèche, Sunday School and monthly coffee dock Traditional Service: 11:30am Evening: 6:30pm Rev Bill Press 028 90 641493 www.knockbredaparish.org

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

Free for non profit making organisations

Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday Tuesday 10:30am Mums and Tots, Girls Brigade, Explorers from 6:15pm, Company section from 7:30pm Wednesday 7:30pm Praise Group Practice, 8pm Methodist Women in Ireland (2nd & 4th Wed, for exceptions see website) Thurs 6:30pm Boys Brigade Junior section, 8pm Bible Study (fortnightly) Friday 11am Friendship Friday (fortnightly) 6:30pm Junior Vibe Youth Club (primary age) 8pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 & older)

SAINTFIELD ROADPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev Alistair R Bill 028 90 799220 email: abill@presbyterianireland.org Sunday Worship: 11am & 7pm see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for details of activities Monday Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides from 6:15pm Wednesday Parents and Tots, 10:30-12 noon Friday Squirrels (3:45pm), Beavers, Cubs, Scouts from 6:30pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 +), Cairnshill Methodist 8-10pm

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 07749 331313 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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Newtownbreda Gospel Hall Saintfield Rd Presbyterian

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Computer Maintenance

Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms

MPY Computers

Blinds Apollo Blinds Classic Blinds

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Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson WA Boiler Services

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Johnston’s Gardening

D&A Building Contracts 21 Down Street Building & Joinery 16 Newtown Home Improvements 31

Hairdresser

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Cakes Barbie Bakes Cakes

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Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Doctor

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Cattery Greggs of Carryduff

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Chimney Sweep Jim Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away

HR Plumbing and Heating Lynsey Quinn Hairdressing Vintage Rocks

17

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Cleaning All Over Cleaning & Gardening 9 More to Life 21

Home and Contract Design

23 25 19 5 15

Kennels 27 11 8

Landscaping 17 5

23 18

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Powerwashing AGR Properties Johnston’s Gardening

23 17

Property Maintenance AGR Properties 230 Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 31

Slimming Clubs 15

Tree Surgeon Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

15 17

Tuition 5

Tyres Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre

22

Upholstery Gary Neeson Upholstery

16

Wardrobes

Locksmith ARM Locksmiths

5

Podiatrist

Marianne Dempsey

Kitchens

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

HR Plumbing and Heating KGS Plumbing & Heating

Slimming World 13

Down Street Building & Joinery 16

Armstrong Interiors D&A Kitchen Contracts

Claire’s Pure Pilates

Mark Lowe

Joiner / Carpenter

Greggs of Carryduff

Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 31

Plumber

Health and Fitness Claire’s Pure Pilates Slimming World

5

Pilates Classes

Interior Design

Car Servicing Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Phillips Autos

27

All Over Cleaning & Gardening 9 Crossnacreevy Nurseries 18 Johnston’s Gardening 17

Builder

i-Drive Solutions

Painting & Decorating

Garden Maintenance

Gas Servicing

Kyle Irvine Family Butcher

17

Electrician AWJ Thompson

3

MOT Services

Fuel Supplies

Beauty Salon Tranquility

Mailing Services 37 DM Services Back

23

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