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Welcome

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Contents

Hello again everyone,

Articles: 8 Technology

Do you make New Year resolutions? I never do, but it is a good time to take stock as we begin another year. There are always some major life changes to acclimatise to since last New Year.

New Year, New Tech, New You

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Beauty Resolutions Gardening Fighting the Frosts

Computer Tip Lock up your stuff

Home & Interiors Declutter

Recipe Squash and Spinach Lasagne

Puzzles: Solutions p42 10 Codeword 10 Hidato 10 Wordwheel 12 Crossword 16 Wordsearch Winter 20 Sudoku 26 Quiz Review of the Year Regulars: 22 Buster 33 Useful Numbers 34-45 Community Pages 46 Index

Deadline for adverts for the March/ April BT8 Focus: Mon 13th Feb

As I write, it’s just over a week to Christmas and this is the first Christmas in our family where all four of us are working! My daughter, who is the youngest, got a ‘proper’ job in October after leaving Uni in the Summer and is now more or less independent. If I did make resolutions, the first one would be to fly over to Manchester and Edinburgh more often to visit them. We’ve got some ‘New Year Resolution’ themed articles to entertain you in this issue and plenty of puzzles. Add to that some brilliant special offers from our local businesses who are all vying for your custom in the bleak month of January. See all the offers below and do take advantage 20% off seems to be a recurring theme, for some reason! Until next time!

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It’s that time of year again: gym owners rub their hands together in glee as the entire world makes New Year resolutions to sort out their health, their fitness or their looks. But while many of those gym memberships will turn out to be expensive mistakes as the initial fervour fades, a few wellchosen gadgets could keep you on the right track all year round.

the Misfit Ray is prettier still, resembling a bracelet rather than a watch. It’s half the price of the Garmin and offers good all-round fitness-tracking features. Over 2017 we’ll see a lot more wearable trackers, many of them odd: fancy a Welt, a sensorenabled belt that tracks your steps for as long as you keep your trousers on?

Health and fitness tracking is huge in technology right now, largely because it’s still a relatively untapped market: even the bestknown fitness-tracking smartwatch, the Apple Watch, has only sold a few million units. That means there are plenty of firms hoping to win over everyone from casual dieters to mountain explorers.

If you’re more concerned about what you’re putting into your body than what you’re sweating out, smartphone apps offer all kinds of diet and lifestyle tracking - and increasingly those apps tie in with platforms such as Apple Health, WiThings’ HealthMate, Microsoft Health, Jawbone UP and many more. Platforms are designed to enable data sharing from multiple trackers, so for example Apple’s For the latter category, outdoor watches such as the Casio Smart Health app can get data not just Outdoor Watch are built to military from the iPhone it’s on but also from the Apple Watch, from specifications for toughness and wireless scales and from a wide deliver accurate GPS, as well as range of wired and wireless health recording your hikes and climbs. If -monitoring devices. If you haven’t that sounds like overkill, and for most of us it probably is, the £170 already committed to a particular health-tracking platform, it’s a very Garmin Vivosmart HR+ is one of good idea to check out sites such the best all-round fitness trackers as Wareable.com to find out the for monitoring your heart rate, latest news and rumours about recording your activity and tracking GPS. It’s pretty, too - and the different manufacturers. For

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example, at the time of writing Microsoft has announced the end of its Microsoft Band tracking device, so if you buy one now you might not be able to get a repair for it or a replacement one if it breaks. It also means that if you want to upgrade from a Band 2, there won’t be a Band 3 to fulfil your wishes. Gadgets don’t just help you when you’re exercising or watching what you eat. They can help you when you’re asleep too. Many wearable devices such as the Fitbit Blaze and Surge, Fossil Marshal, Pebble Time and Apple Watch (via thirdparty apps) can monitor your sleep, gathering data to help you identify the triggers of a poor night’s sleep and the best times to set the alarm for, and the best times to head to bed. The data recorded does vary from device to device and some are more practical than others - wearing a smartwatch in bed all night means you’ll have to charge it in the morning - but the insights can be useful. Images L to R: Casio Smart Outdoor Watch; Garmin VivoSmart HR+; Misfit Ray fitness tracker; Fossil Marshal smartwatch

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Codeword

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19 Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes 3 for three letters are shown. As you find the letters enter them 20 in the box below.

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Starting at 1 and finishing at 49, track your way from one square to another, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go. Some numbers are already given.

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 n the wheel.

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Across 7 Long sea journey (6)

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9 Type of fruit (4)

4 Speak (5)

3 Relies upon (7)

10 Killed (8)

5 Yearly (8)

11 Holiday destination (7)

6 Purchasers (6)

17 Two-wheeled transport (7) 20 Point out (8) 21 Close (4) 22 Poisonous snakes (6)

2 Foundation (4)

15 Type of bread (5)

1 Compliant (6)

8 Muscle used for swallowing (6)

13 Hold tight (5)

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Have you ever thought of starting your own business?

Could 2017 be the year you dare to dream? Becoming your own boss can be a great idea on a number of levels. Perhaps you feel frustrated in your current job or need more flexibility around your family. Do you have a hobby which you could turn into a money-spinner? Whatever the reason, setting up your own business can tick a lot of boxes. There are of course, challenges as well. A fear of failure, worry over lack of expertise, anxiety about having to make difficult decisions on your own... This is where Inspire Business Centre can help.

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reason. If you have allowed extra With what’s left, it’s now time to space, and then filled it… it’s time to start all over again. work out where it will go. Label your storage if necessary, and Easy ways to banish clutter make sure the whole family  Write a list of where you want knows what’s meant to go to declutter. where. If you still need extra storage after your clear-out, look  Have an intensive declutter workout and spend five for all the areas where you could minutes clearing as much as fit more in, whether built-in or you can in one area. You’ll be free-standing: from backs of amazed at the difference you doors to under the stairs, tops of can make. Repeat as often as wardrobes to under the bed. you can. Think racks, hooks and shelves as What could be a better New well as conventional cabinets  Hang your clothes up with the Year’s resolution for your home and chests of drawers and, hooks all facing one way, and than to eliminate mess, create where possible, ensure they coonly turn the hook the other space and generally have a good ordinate with existing furniture. way when you wear sort out? You can also relocate some something. After, say, six If too much mess and clobber storage; for example by adding a months, you can easily assess has built up in your home over storage unit in the living room to which items you never wear. the past year, then it’s time to avoid having to tidy toys away You could try the same idea in declutter your stuff and sort your upstairs every day. the kitchen (turn mug handles storage, so that your home will in one direction, put glasses There are a few rules of storage be mess-free and super-stylish in that might be helpful. First, store upside down, and so on), the time for 2017. playroom, the living room… like with like and match the size First, grab some rubbish bags and a few boxes or baskets. Work methodically through each room and sort out obvious rubbish, things that can go to a local charity shop, items that could be sold second-hand, anything that needs mending, little-used things that can be put away in the garage or loft, and genuinely great stuff that you want to keep. Try to get rid of as much as possible, only holding onto things that you really need 30

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• 1 butternut squash, peeled and flesh diced • 1 onion, peeled & finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed • 1 tsp dried oregano • 3 tbsp olive oil • 200g baby spinach leaves • 250g pack fresh egg lasagne sheets • 250g ricotta cheese • 300g cottage cheese • 150g ready-grated mozzarella cheese • 25g pine nuts • Green salad, to serve

TIP Instead of the spinach you could use lightly fried slices of courgette or sliced beefsteak tomatoes.

Preheat the oven to 200C, Fan 180C, Gas Mark 6. Place the diced butternut squash, onion, garlic and oregano in a large roasting tin and drizzle over 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss to mix. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the squash is very tender. Cool for 10 minutes. Transfer everything from the roasting tin (including any pan juices) to a food processor and process until smooth, adding a little hot water if needed to give the mixture a spreadable consistency. Steam the spinach for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Place the lasagne sheets in a large shallow heatproof dish and cover with boiling water. Leave for 3-4 minutes to soften then lift out of the water and drain on kitchen paper. Mix together the ricotta and cottage cheeses in a bowl along with half the mozzarella cheese. Spread a third of the squash mixture in the base of a square medium-sized ovenproof dish. Top with a layer of wilted spinach followed by a layer of the cheese mixture and a layer of lasagne sheets, cutting them to fit if needed. Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with lasagne sheets and a thin layer of the remaining cheese mixture. Scatter over the rest of the mozzarella cheese and the pine nuts, and drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Bake for 2530 minutes until the cheese topping is golden and bubbling. Serve with green salad.

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CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Open Floor Night This year we are trying something different by giving members and non-members an opportunity to bring along interesting objects, family research information or old stories that they have found or know. This will be a relaxed and informal session and you can just come along and listen to some great auld yarns! Join us on Monday 9th January at 8pm in the Committee Room of Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

Meets in Knockbreda Church Hall, Purdy’s Lane on the second Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Refreshments available. January 13th Policing & Community Safety Partnership Competition: My New Year Resolution February 10th Armchair Aerobics Competition: Decorated Heart March 10th Hospitality Night: "Give a girl the right shoe" Rowallane Area Group Competitions: Cookery, Craft & Floral

The talks are open to non-members but if you would like to join just come along and have a chat with the Membership Secretary (Treasurer). Web Site: www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk & FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryduffHistoricalSociety

BALLYNAFEIGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION - ADVICE CENTRE IN BELVOIR NEED ADVICE In WELFARE BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER etc ?? Ballynafeigh Community Development Association have an outreach In Belvoir Activity Centre on Tuesdays from 2pm - 4.30pm If you need help in one of the areas outlined above, contact 02890 491166 for further advice or email: advice@bcda.net

LITTLE DIPPERS’ SWIMMING CLUB (formerly at Robinson Centre) We are a family swimming club where children can learn to swim in a relaxed friendly and well supervised environment. We now have vacancies for new members - for children of Nursery School and Primary School age (4-11 yrs). There are three groups - beginners, improvers and those already able to swim. Lessons are at Avoniel Leisure Centre, Albertbridge Road, Belfast. BT5 4FS on Monday evenings during term time from 6.30pm to 7.15 pm. For further info please contact: George at 02890 875509, or Billy at 02890 298669. 34

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MONEYREA WI Meets at 7:45pm on the first Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre. New members very welcome. WI is a non religious, non sectarian organisation for women of all ages. It’s a great excuse to get away from it all for a few hours and learn new things, have fun and meet new friends. Moneyrea WI are proud to have won institute of the year on more than 1 or 2 occasions, and we would make you most welcome at our meetings. More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177

CARRYDUFF WI Meetings on 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm in St Ignatius Church Hall. Varied programme, talks, demonstrations competitions, outings, tea and chat. New members very welcome For enquiries please contact Jean Edgar 02890 813119

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Belfast HSC Trust together with South Eastern HSC Trust is holding ‘Til I Grow Up’ on Thursday 9th February 2017, 7-9pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast. The event will inform members of the public about the need for families for a number of children until they reach adulthood. The vast number of children in care in the Belfast and South Eastern Trust areas live with foster carers. For many it is hoped that they will return to live with their birth family but there is a small number of children who may never be able to live with their birth parents. Both HSC Trusts recognise the needs of children for security and stability and ideally a permanent home to give them the best chance in life. However, there is an ongoing shortage of ‘forever homes’ – that is, where the child will live long term with the same family until they grow up. Each child is unique and their needs are as individual as the adults who can provide the secure future they need. The important thing is the commitment and ability to attend to these needs. You must like children, be child centred in your approach and be able to give time, love, fun and security. It is important you are resilient, flexible and have realistic expectations.

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‘Til I Grow Up’ will provide an opportunity to talk to experienced social workers and foster carers and learn more about specific children needing placements.

To register your interest, call 028 9504 0057 or email mairead.sloan@setrust.hscni.net.

PSNI MESSAGE - LIGHT UP FOR LIFE This winter the Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to ‘Light Up For Life’ during the dark winter months. Supt. Sean Wright said; “Everyone needs to be aware of the darker mornings and nights. It’s everyone’s responsibility to look out for each other on the roads. In particular pedestrians and cyclists need to make sure they can be seen by drivers on dark evenings. “Pedestrians out during the daytime should consider wearing brightly coloured or fluorescent clothing as it shows up well in daylight and at dusk and wear something reflective at night so you can be seen in car headlights. Cross the road at pedestrian crossings whenever you can – at night if there is a crossing nearby, try to cross in a well-lit place. At night if you are walking in an area which has poor lighting, it is safer to carry a torch. “Cyclists need to make sure they have a clean and 36

working white front light, a red backlight and red reflector at the back. ALWAYS wear a helmet and reflective clothing. “Motorcyclists bear in mind it will be harder for drivers to see you if you are wearing dark clothing at night. Wear reflective clothing and keep your lights on,” said the police officer. “Drivers shouldn’t wait until it is fully dark to turn lights on; use dipped headlights to help other road users see you. Take particular care around schools in the morning and also in the evenings as children might be playing in fading light. Make sure your windows, mirrors and lights are clear to make sure you can see and be seen. “Low light coupled with bad weather will make things very tricky for everyone. Motorists should proceed with caution in wet weather bearing in mind stopping distances in the wet are much greater than when the roads are dry. Taking a little extra care, looking out for each other and being courteous in hazardous conditions can help to keep you safe on the roads this winter.”

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PEACE WITH GOD

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Bible – Romans 5 v 1)

FORGIVENESS OF SINS

Through this man (the Lord Jesus Christ) is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things. (Bible – Acts 13 v 38 &39)

LASTING CONTENTMENT

Blessed (happy) is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (Bible – Psalms 32 v 1)

CERTAINTY OF HEAVEN

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (in Heaven). (Bible – John 3 v 16)

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It is our desire and prayer that 2017 will be the beginning of a happy future for you. True joy and lasting happiness can only be found through a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord as Saviour. Have you considered the cost of dying without Him as Saviour? For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? (Bible – Mark 8 v 36) He that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on him. (Bible – John 3 v 36) For more info or a free Bible contact William 02890 813500 or www.newtownbredagospelhall.com Gospel meeting – Sundays @ 7p.m. All very welcome. Please mention the BT8 Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

Community Pages ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Dates for your diary Staff Development Day on Wednesday 4th January 2017 School re-opens for pupils on Thursday 5th January 2017 Ski Trip Week Folgaria from Sat 14th – Sat 21st January 2017 St. Ita’s Feast Day Sunday 15th January 2017 Grandparents’ Day Friday 3rd February 2017 Internet Safety Day Tuesday 7th February 2017 Confirmation Day Thursday 9th February 2016 at 4pm

Free for non profit making organisations Year Group Masses P6 Year Group Mass at 9am on Thursday 19th January 2017 P5 Year Group Mass at 9am on Thursday 9th February 2017

Spring Half Term – School closed for one week from Mon 13th Feb and reopens on Mon 20th Feb 2017. Class Assemblies P3 Mrs Dolan – Friday 20th January P5 Miss McCauley/Ms Thomas Wednesday 25th January P2 Miss Cunningham – Friday 27th January P7 Mrs Fanning – 1st Wednesday February P4 Mrs Maguire – 8th Wednesday February P5 Mrs Loughran – 22nd Wednesday 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 39 hampers so beautifully. They were collected for distribution within the parish and beyond. Fr. Michael Sheehan and Fr. Conor McGrath pictured right, celebrate their First Christmas in our lovely Parish of Drumbo & Carryduff

On behalf of everyone in St. Ita’s Primary and Nursery School, we extend a very special welcome to Fr. Michael and Fr. Conor. We wish them every happiness in their daily work for our parish.

Pictures from St Ita’s PFTA Craft Fayre on Sunday 11th December

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BLOOD DONATIONS The next blood donation sessions in the area are:

Lisburn Thursday 5th January and Friday 6th January 2017 at St Patrick’s Pastoral Centre, St Patrick’s Church, 27 Chapel Hill, Lisburn. BT28 1EP 1:30pm-4.00pm and 5.15pm-8pm To check your eligibility to donate, see the Blood Transfusion website www.nibts.org

Community pages are FREE in the BT8 Focus for all non profit making organisations. If you have an event or announcement you’d like to include in the next issue for March or April, please ring Deirdre on 02890 817579 or email info@localfocusmags.co.uk or tell us on Facebook (Search for Local Focus Magazines) by the deadline on Monday 13th Feb 2017.

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Community Pages SANTOS FOOTBALL CLUB Childrens Disability Football – Open to boys and girls aged 5-10 with a learning and/or physical disability. Contact Joseph for more information. Tuesday Nights 7pm to 8pm at The Scout Field, 698 Saintfield Road, Carryduff (Outdoor) For Further Information – please contact: Joseph McGeehan on 07801-456208, joseph@mcgeehan.co.uk

FRIENDSHIP HOUR for people with Dementia and their Carers. Open to all in the community - for people from all denominations or none. You will be very welcome. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 4.30 pm-5.30pm Next dates are 14th Jan and 11th Feb 2017. Held in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall. Come and relax for an informal hour, chatting with others in a similar situation and enjoying a light tea which will be served at 5.00pm.

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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 Gavin McGucken, Community Fundraiser on 02890 882046 or 07798 638145 email Gavin at gavin.mcgucken@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 & support to help them get the most from the time they have left. 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, or visit the website www.mariecurie.org.uk

Individuals with dementia must be accompanied by a carer.

CARRYDUFF KARATE-DO AT LOUGH MOSS Brunton Cup success for Lough Moss Karate-Do kids who lifted a total of five medals, including two golds, in this tournament. Of the numerous clubs competing in this NI Karate Board sponsored event for children under 13, Lough Moss was ranked third in the overall medal listings table. A fantastic achievement! Join us – Wado Ryu karate is for everyone. Take a free introductory class: Saturdays 10:30-11:30am at Lough Moss Leisure Centre. For more information call Paul on 07766 528046.

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The members of the Action Cancer Carryduff Group would like to say a big thank-you to everyone who supported their fundraising Afternoon Tea which was held on Saturday, 26th November, 2016. The sum raised was £2,080. 40

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SAINTFIELD ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - MESSAGE FROM REV ALISTAIR BILL Due to the recent fires in the church buildings, worship services and organisations will take place in different venues off-site for the next few months. For details of these meetings please refer to the congregation's website - www.srpc.org.uk And a big 'thank you' to everyone from every part of the community whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offered us support and care in recent weeks.

CAIRNSHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL Stone Age Day The Primary 5 children had great fun learning all about the Stone Age. From making clay pots to having a wild boar hunt the children had a fantastic day learning all about this period of history. 50th Celebrations This year, Cairnshill PS is celebrating our 50th birthday! A lot has changed since school first opened back in 1966 and we want to celebrate this special birthday with a few special events throughout the year. Many of the events will be for our current pupils but parents and past pupils will get the chance to join in with some of them too. We have already had a balloon release and a special number 50 maths day. There are lots more exciting activities planned so keep an eye on our website for more details. If you were a Cairnshill pupil 'back in the day' why not share your memories with us or send us any photos or memorabilia that you have. Cairnshill Celebrate Christmas In December we had over 550 children perform at seven different nativity performances. From the nursery children right up to our big Primary 7s, all the children performed to family and friends. Our choir and orchestra performed at our senior carol service and also sang on Radio Lapland!

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BALLYGOWAN COMMUNITY VOICES Join a friendly and fun community choir. No auditions or previous experience is needed - we have a very mixed ability choir from those who sing in the shower, to ex choristers. Some read music, some learn from ear but with rehearsal each Friday evening everyone works well together and we make a fantastic sound. We sing musical theatre, classical, jazz, gospel, a bit of everything. We hope to see you there! We meet on Fridays in Ballygowan Village Hall. Starting time 7.30pm. You will be made most welcome. For more information, contact the Secretary on 07964 601555

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TINYLIFE DOES STRICTLY Sat 14th January to Thurs 13th April 2017 Venue: La Mon Hotel and Country Club

Participants will learn 3 dancers over 8 weeks training begins mid January with show night in La Mon Hotel and Country Club on Thursday 13th April 2017. Couples and individuals welcome. ÂŁ30 registration and raise a min of ÂŁ300 per person. If interested, please contact valerie@tinylife.org.uk

CONNECT COFFEE AND CHAT Connect has expanded and is now open for Coffee and Chat on 1st, 2nd, 4th and any 5th Wednesday morning every month in Carryduff Baptist Church Halls from 10.00am to 12.30pm. Also every Thursday morning in the foyer of Carryduff Presbyterian Church Halls. Everyone welcome.

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NEW Opening Hours: Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Events and Activities in the Library: Tuesday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm Knit & Natter Groups 2nd Tuesday of the month 1:00pm - 8:00pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm & every other Wed 10:30 - 11:30am Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm Tea & Newspapers Club Every Monday 10am - 12:30 Friday Adult Reading Group 2nd Thurs of the month,6:45pm Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Chatterbooks Reading Group for 7-9 year olds, first Sunday Closed Thursday of each month, 6pm Junior Reading Group for 9-11 year olds, last Thursday of each month, 6.45pm Teenage Reading Group for 11-13 year olds, third Thursday of each month, 6.45pm Rhythm and Rhyme for ages 0-4, every Wed 10:30am & 11:30am. Booking essential. Storytime for ages 4-8 every Saturday at 11am Bedtime Story for ages 4-8, 1st Tues of every month at 6:45pm. Come in your PJs and bring teddy! Got it? Introduction to computers, internet and email for adult beginners (booking essential) For any queries, ring the library 02890 701620

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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

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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

KNOCKBRACKEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, (Ballymaconaghy Rd) Tel: 028 9263 9890 Sunday Services: 11.30 am Worship Service Evening Service 7pm ‘Word @ Seven’ Bible Class 10:30am Sunday School 11:50am (during Morning www.knockbrackencc.co.uk Service) Mums & Tots Mondays 10am - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm Friday Campaigners 7pm (primary school age), Ignite - 8pm (Youth Group) Rev Jim Lyons - email: pastor.kcc@gmail.com Mob: 07769 908991

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 07864 721354 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 95739147

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

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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

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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 in Belvoir Methodist Church (fortnightly) Friday 11am Friendship Friday (fortnightly) 6:30pm Junior Vibe Youth Club (primary age) 8pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 & older)

SAINTFIELD ROAD PRESBYTERIAN 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 Michael Sheehan 02890 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 02890 812171 Badminton (Adults): Mon: 8:30pm Mary O’Hara 90 813142. Bowling: Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 02890 703242 Beavers: Tue 6:30-7:40, Wed 6:40-7:50. jerome.dawson@outlook.com Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 02890 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 Drumbo Golf Soc: 02890 794833 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 028 90 815439

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