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Travel Palermo Buster Recipe Marinated Pepper Platter

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Home & Interiors Storage Solutions

Puzzles: Solutions p42, 46 10 Sudoku 14 Wordsearch

to your July / August magazine

Hello again everyone, Summer is finally here!

I’m looking forward to having my break from magazine publishing in July. I’ll be catching up on my Accounts, making jam from all the produce in our allotment, tidying that pile of clothes in the bottom of the wardrobe (maybe!), clearing out my office, re-arranging the ‘stuff’ that has collected in the garage and I might even throw some bits and pieces in the bin.

Phew! After all that, I’ll be happy to get back to work on the September issue.

Hopefully, there’ll also be time to sit in the garden for a while with my feet up and read a book. I hope you all have a lovely Summer break too, and make the most of any good weather.

Remember if you use businesses or services from the Focus, please tell them where you saw their ad.

Until next time!

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Let’s be optimistic and pray for a long hot summer. What gadgets can help your summer really sizzle? From making parties more entertaining to ensuring your barbecued food is full of flavour and not food poisoning, gadgets are here to help you make the most of every second of summer.

One of the big trends this year is solar power - not because Britain has suddenly got sunnier, but because the combination of more efficient solar technology and low-power technology such as LED lights means solar gadgets work properly, even when it’s a bit dull. You’ll have seen endless solar lights and spotlights, but how about solar-powered water fountains, bird baths or other water features? You can spend from around £50 to several hundred pounds depending on how complex the feature is and what it’s made of: cheap ones tend to be made of resin, while natural stone takes you into the hundreds.

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of £39.99, is widely available for as little as £13.99. While you’re at it, you could buy yourself a solar powered wireless speaker too: the Gemtune Kinna speaker is £40, while the larger and longer range Jabadoo wireless outdoor solar speaker is £99. Even if you don’t go solar, a wireless speaker is an excellent investment for summertime sounds, as it means you don’t need to keep your music close to a power point.

For many of us summer means outdoor cooking, and of course there are plenty of products designed just for us. The Looftlighter (£48) and BBQ Dragon (£46) use super-heated air to get your barbecue started quickly, while the iGrill Mini (£43) is a Bluetooth thermometer that tells your phone when your food is ready.

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Beer drinkers can join in too: the Xcellent Global Beer Chiller Chilling Sticks, stainless steel rods you freeze and then stick in your beer bottles, are £9.99 for two. The chillers work in some soft drink bottles too.

We started off with optimism, but let’s add some realism too: the British weather being what it is, it’s a good idea to have early warning of incoming bad weather. An outdoor weather station provides just that, and you can choose from traditional clock designs with integrated barometers and thermometers from around £25 or go high-tech with a wireless weather station, which can cost from around £25 to several hundred pounds depending on the features you want to have. Or you could always go on Amazon and buy the Amscan PPP GB Umbrella Hat, which offers the protection of an umbrella with the hands-free convenience of a hat for just £2.99.

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Have you ever thought of starting your own business?

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. Or maybe you enjoy the idea of being in charge of your own destiny!

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, making difficult decisions on your own... This is where Inspire Business Centre can help.

Inspire is a leading local enterprise agency based in Dundonald which delivers the Go For It Regional start-up initiative in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. We help by demystifying the process, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support.

We do this through one-to-one mentoring, writing a business plan for you and providing guidance on the documents you need to access loans from the bank or funding from other sources. Did you know, for example, that Invest Northern Ireland regularly put out calls for applications to access ÂŁ5,000 Innovation Vouchers to help new and existing businesses innovate, develop and grow.

If you would like to hear more, why not come and have a chat with me at our stand in the Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff, any Wednesday morning in August between 9 and 12?

You can also reach me, or my colleague Louise, by ringing us at Inspire on 028 9055 7557.

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Sudoku

For solutions, see page 42

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.

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Award Winning Chef Kelan McMichael takes the bull by the horns in Ballynahinch, to open his first restaurant venture Ballynahinch’s eagerly awaited new restaurant - the Bull & Ram - is now open. Chef Kelan McMichael, previously at The Poachers Pocket in Lisbane (winner of 2015 Best Gastro Pub) has a passion for local, County Down ‘no frills’ food. This has inspired him to create an imaginative, modern yet informal menu that showcases the very best of local produce and ingredients, all underpinned with incredible flavours.

Ironic and also iconic, the venue chosen to host Kelan’s first restaurant is a beautiful Grade 1 listed Edwardian butchers shop in Ballynahinch which has been lovingly restored with the help of architect Sean Furey, of Gradon Architecture. As work was undertaken on this listed building, stunning original features were revealed - from the exquisite tiles on the walls and floors, to the actual bull and ram head.

Kelan McMicheal says; “ After 15 years as a chef and having the privilege to work in some incredible restaurants as Head Chef, I felt ready to undertake my own venture. I fell in love with the building in Ballynahinch and it has been full of surprises over the last few months as it has literally unveiled its hidden treasures to us. I have been experimenting with my modern, bistro menu over the years and want to celebrate the true wealth of incredible seasonal, local produce that is on offer in abundance here in Co. Down. Strangford Lobster, Kilkeel crab on toast, Hannan Meats dry-aged in a Himalayan salt chamber to a simple French Onion Soup all served with a glass of James Nicholson’s finest wines.”

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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.

Can you find a 6 letter word?

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HIDATO Starting at 1 and finishing at 34, track your way from one square to another, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, placing consecutive numbers into the empty squares as you go.

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Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH

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 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

9049 1810 90 705122 90 812918 90 813688 90 798811 90 813523

LEISURE Lough Moss Centre Belvoir Activity Centre Robinson Centre Mount Ober Golf

90 814884 90 642174 90 795066 90 792108

LIBRARIES Carryduff Library Newtownbreda Library

90 813568 90 701620

EATING OUT Beechill Inn Eight South Four Winds Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel Rockmount Golf Club Temple Golf Club

90 693193 90 812127 90 790101 90 812240 90 812279 92 639213

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POLICE ADVICE - GET HOME SAFE

CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN

Police in Lisburn & Castlereagh are promoting their get home safe message as summer beckons and the concert and festival season begins.

Betterhomes Group, Northern Ireland’s premier home improvement company plan to carry a full size window frame to the top of Slieve Donard on Sunday 28th August alongside nearly 200 other participants as part of Cancer Fund for Children’s annual Slieve Donard climb event, which Betterhomes are proudly sponsoring.

Supt. Sean Wright said: “The summer is almost upon us and many young adults will be travelling home as university comes to an end. Many people will also be travelling to concerts and festivals over the summer months and we want to make sure that everyone enjoys themselves in a safe way. 

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If you are going out socialising the most important thing is to drink responsibly. If you go out in a group, stay in a group – don’t let any of your friends wander off on their own.

Don’t leave your drink unattended or accept a drink from someone you don’t know.

If you feel drunk, dizzy or disorientated, seek help from a trusted friend or member of staff.

Give careful consideration before you decide to leave with someone you have just met and remember that without consent it is rape.

Make arrangements to get home before you even leave the house and never take a lift from a stranger. Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged before you go out for the night.

Keep an eye on your friends. If you get into a heated situation, walk away and keep yourself

Money raised through the climb will help fund a range of local services including residentials for children and young people at the charity’s unique log cabin, Narnia, located nearby in the tranquil foothills of the Mourne Mountains.

To join the charity’s Climb visit www.cancerfundforchildren, call 028 9080 5599 or email alex@cancerfundforchildren.com

out of trouble.

We will be conducting our usual night time economy patrols and operation and, together, we can make sure that we all enjoy a safe and happy summer.

CARRYDUFF ACTION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP HELP US TO FIGHT CANCER We would like to welcome new members - on the third Monday of each month at 8pm in Carryduff Presbyterian Church - Smyth Room.

No meetings in July and August - next meeting is on 19th September.

We are a cross-community fundraising group.

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POLICE INFORMATION NOTICES - BOGUS CALLERS Residents should be wary of bogus callers. Most callers to your home are genuine, but precautions need to be taken to prevent bogus callers getting into your home. Just because a caller says they’re from your water or gas company, the council, or even the police, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are. Check their identity card carefully even if the caller has pre-arranged an appointment. Don’t let visitors who are in a hurry, pressurise or confuse you - ask them to wait outside while you confirm who they are, genuine visitors won’t mind waiting. Quickcheck is a free telephone service available 24 hours a day all year round. To check the identity of a caller to your door, ring FREEPHONE 0800 0130 22 90. Your call will be answered personally and promptly by a trained operator.

DOMESTIC ABUSE – Police urge people to speak out to stop it A new campaign has been launched by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSPs) to encourage people to report incidents of domestic abuse. The key message of the campaign ‘If you feel like you’re walking on eggshells - that’s domestic abuse’ is designed to encourage the reporting of incidents and make victims aware that they can take steps to stop it. The campaign will run from now until the end of July and will consist of billboard, adshels, radio and online advertising across Northern Ireland.

The police respond to an incident of Domestic Abuse every 19 minutes. While this is a shocking statistic there is a belief that a large number of domestic incidents are still going unreported.

Detective Chief Superintendent George Clarke, Head of the PSNI’s Public Protection Branch, said: “Between March 2015 and April 2016, there were 28,392 domestic abuse incidents reported to police, which is an increase of 105 incidents compared to the same period last year. We welcome the increase because we believe this shows confidence is increasing in the police. However; we know that incidents are still going unreported. Very often people who are being abused feel isolated, vulnerable and frightened and don’t know where to turn. Through the campaign we are encouraging all victims regardless of age, race, gender or sexuality to come forward and report the matter to the police. Speak out to stop it.

Anne Connolly Chair of the Northern Ireland Policing Board said: “While it is encouraging that the reporting of Domestic Abuse incidents has risen since last year, we need to reach out to victims who still feel unable to take the first steps to get out of what must be a terrifying situation. This campaign, which the Board fully endorses, emphasises that Domestic abuse can take many forms and creep into everyday life so victims barely notice that anything is wrong. The message is clear – it is wrong and we need to stop it. We hope more victims will come forward and seek the help they need.”

There are dedicated domestic abuse officers across Northern Ireland to ensure that all domestic abuse crimes are investigated, as well as providing support and information to victims about police procedures and legal proceedings.

A 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Helpline is available to anyone who has concerns about domestic or sexual violence, now or in the past on 0808 802 1414.

The PCSP and the Police should strongly encourage anyone suffering from domestic abuse to contact their local police on the non-emergency 101 or in an emergency always call 999.

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Become a Lifesaver!

Serving your Community and Learning New Skills Volunteer with St John Ambulance (NI) If you are over 18, why not become part of a team that makes a difference?

You could be involved in one or more of the following roles:

First Aid: As a first aider you will deliver care to people in need at public events.

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Ambulance & Patient Transfers: You will be involved in providing cover at events, including rugby and other sporting events, and transferring patients from hospital back into the community.

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Professional Clinical roles: nurses, doctors and paramedics play a vital role for us at larger events. Clinical leaders support the professional development of our volunteers and help keep our standards high.

Open Evenings on Tuesday 26th July and 2nd August 2016 from 6pm to 10pm.

Unit 5, Brackenvale Industrial Estate, Saintfield Road, Belfast. BT8 8ES.

Email: carolyn.kyle@ni.sja,org.uk Have a chat with a St. John representative on 028 9079 9393 option2

This is an opportunity to become involved with our adult volunteering within your community.

Northern Ireland Inland Revenue Charity No. XR38256 NI Charity No. NIC103839 Company Registration No. NI39213

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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.

Club closed for Summer in July - re-opening in mid August. 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.

2nd Saturday of each month, 4.30 pm-5.30pm (9th July, 13thAug, 10th Sept) Held in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall. Come and relax for an informal hour, chatting with others in a similar situation and enjoying a light tea which will be served at 5.00pm.

Individuals with dementia must be accompanied by a carer.

Free for non profit making organisations

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 and 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, visit the website www.mariecurie.org.uk

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 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm.

For further info please contact: George at 02890 875509, or Billy at 02890 298669.

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.

No meetings in July and August Next meeting is - Newtownbreda AGM, Friday 9th September 2016.

You are most welcome to come and hear reports of last season's activities - locally, nationally and internationally and also some of our plans for next season's programme of craft demonstrations and interesting speakers . Refreshments will also be available.

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7 WONDER TV are looking for men and women who suffer with sleep related health problems and feel it’s holding them back from living the life they dream of. Are you awake all night and exhausted all day, feel like you’re living in a different time zone? Do night terrors make you afraid to go to sleep? Is your sleep walking, sleep talking, or excessive snoring stopping your family or partner from sleeping?

Have you gained extra pounds raiding the fridge without even waking?

Whatever your condition, if you want to make a change and are interested in connecting with people going through similar experiences, we want to hear from you.

Sound like you? Get in touch now! Call 0121 675 6709 or contact us at sleep@7wonder.co.uk

CASTLEREAGH HILLS GOLF COURSE - SCHOOL GOLF DAY One hundred primary school children have enjoyed a day out from the classroom to take part in a unique golfing day.

Sponsored by Domino’s Pizza, Saintfield Road, the aim of the golf day was to introduce children to golf through a series of fun workshops which promoted exercise, healthy eating and the basics of golf.

The event started with a massive fitness class on the 18th fairway, where all 100 children got their hearts pumping during an energetic aerobics session. The children then participated in a Above, the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor range of health and golf related Thomas Beckett presents the 2nd place school prize to workshops to promote the Carryduff Primary School importance of leading a healthy lifestyle before putting and swing tuition from PGA Golf Professional, Mr Roy Skillen.

Finally, a golf competition tested their new skills. Participating schools included Carryduff Primary, Moneyrea Primary, Knockbreda Primary and St Ita’s Primary.

Left, Christine Murphy, Marketing & Administration Manager from Domino’s Pizza, Saintfield Road welcomes children from Moneyrea Primary School as they complete their round of golf

THE LAURENCE TRUST would like to put a call out 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. If interested please email Pam Nugent -thelaurencetrust@hotmail.co.uk Please mention the BT8 Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Primary 7 Leavers’ Presented ‘YeHa’. Primary 7 worked hard practising their singing, dancing and acting for their production of “Ye-Ha” on Thursday 16th June. The funny tale follows a chef called Wilbur from Splodge City and his adventures when he is made Sheriff of the town. The show involved adventures with Cowboys, Indians, mixed with some energetic dancing.

Congratulations to the children who performed at our annual Music Recital. They were all fantastic and all their hard work over the year really showed.

We had some beautiful performances by our music staff. Miss Grimes performed Sarabande & Double from Partita and Ms Briggs performed alongside one of our past pupils Miss Katie Johnston. Mrs Browne even took to the stage to perform “On My Own”. The night was a great success!

Huge thanks to all our music staff for all their hard work this year.

Dates for your diary School Year finishes at 11.45 on Thursday 30th June 2016 New School Year begins Tuesday 30th August 2016 (New P1 and Nursery Pupils will receive their starting date individually at induction meetings)

Puzzle Solutions

Quiz solution from p28 - Money

1. George Washington 2. Standing order (note: direct debit is incorrect as this doesn't refer to fixed amounts) 3. Blue 4. £525 (£500 plus £25) 5. Wall Street 6. Seven ("Money Money Money" twice, plus "If I had a little money, it's a rich man's world") 7. Three 8. Baring's Bank 9. Two kilograms of one pound coins (£210 v £166) 10. The board game Monopoly

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HEART RESEARCH UK Medical research charity, Heart Research UK, believes life is for living and living it to the full. Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer, but fortunately a significant number of cases are preventable and the charity’s priority is to stop people getting the condition in the first place.

With such a wide variety of healthy options available nowadays, there’s no better time to kick start your future with a healthier attitude. From healthy food options, low cost gyms, nutritional labelling on food and smoking restrictions, the support is out there and Heart Research UK is urging people to focus on their health, not just now but into the future. Your health is, after all, the most important thing you’ll ever own.

Heart Research UK is asking the nation to get its thinking caps on and plan something for World Heart Day to help spread the health message.

Whether you organise a healthy bake off, a sponsored Step-a-Thon, a 5 aside football match, a static bike ride, skydive or even a sponsored weight loss, the charity can support you with ideas, advice and all you need to make a success of your World Heart Day activity. Why not plan your World Heart Day at work, with friends, in your local community or with your family. Heart Research UK truly believes that money raised locally should be spent back in the communities it was raised. Its mission is to always spend money locally, helping hearts near you.

If you believe we should be a health conscious country, with a healthy attitude to exercise and diet, then get in touch to help Heart Research UK on its journey to get Britain healthier. Please call 0113 234 7474, email community@heartresearch.org.uk or visit www.heartresearch.org.uk/events/whd for lots of ideas and inspiration. #worldheartday

NEWTOWNBREDA LIBRARY For any queries, ring the library 02890 701620 Some of these events may stop for July and August please ring and check with the library staff.

Events and Activities in the Library:

NEW Opening Hours: Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 1:00pm - 8:00pm Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday Closed

Tea & Newspapers Club Every Monday 10am - 12:30 Complimentary tea/coffee & biscuits Adult Reading Group 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:45pm Storytime for ages 4-8 every Saturday at 11am Bedtime Story for ages 4-8, 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:45pm Come in your PJs and bring your teddy!

Rhythm and Rhyme for ages 0-4, every other Wed 10:30am & 11:30am. Booking essential.

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World Heart Day, on 29 September 2016, is the world’s biggest platform for raising awareness and funds for heart disease and Heart Research UK is encouraging all people of all ages to find out what they can do to love their hearts and power their lives. It's easy to give your heart the care it deserves, and with just a few simple steps such as eating more healthily, cutting down on alcohol and stopping smoking.

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 90817191 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 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 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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Index of Advertisers Aerial Services Aerial and Roofing Services

Dog Grooming 22

Attic Ladder Installation Attic Access NI

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Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms

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Blinds Classic Blinds Smartblinds

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Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson

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Builder D&A Building Contracts 28 Down Street Building & Joinery 27 Newtown Home Improvements 23

Business Services Inspire Business Centre Barbie Bakes Cakes Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre Commons Brae Auto Centre Phillips Autos

Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Doctor

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Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away

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All Over Cleaning & Gardening Crossnacreevy Nurseries Johnston’s Gardening The Lawn Barber The Gardener

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Handyman Paul Collins La Mon Hotel

All Over Cleaning & Gardening 27 More to Life 23

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Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating

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TGF Plumbing & Heating

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Podiatrist Mark Lowe

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Powerwashing LP Services Top Gun

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Property Solutions KI Property Solutions

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Restaurant Eight South The Bull and Ram

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Roofing Repairs Aerial and Roofing Services Inn Shoes Slimming World

Tree Surgeon Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

Kitchens 23 7 17

Locksmith

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Tyres Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre

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ARM Locksmiths

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Slimming Clubs 5

Down Street Building & Joinery 27 Paul Collins 18

Temple Garden Services The Landscape Company

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Shoe Retailer 18

Joiner / Carpenter

D&A Kitchen Contracts

Cleaning

LCCC Recycling St John Ambulance

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Garden Maintenance

Joseph Scott Lynsey Quinn

Temple Garden Services

Plumber

AWJ Thompson DF Electrical WMR Electrical

Health and Fitness 21

Childrens’ Day Nursery Playdays Nursery

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Electrician

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DF Electrical DR Electrics

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Amazing Spaces

DM Services

Mini Digger Hire

Hughes School of Motoring

Garden Rooms

Car Servicing

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Driving Instructor

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Cakes

Mailing Services

Hair of the Dog

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Upholstery Gary Neeson Upholstery

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Windows and Doors 18

Saintfield Window Systems

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Across: 7 Banana, 8 Repeat, 9 Dawn, 10 Hundreds, 11 Distant, 13 Sloop, 15 After, 17 Clamped, 20 Properly, 21 Daft, 23 Demons, 24 Nearly.

Down: 1 Data, 2 Gannet, 3 Washing, 4 Drunk, 5 Spiral, 6 Handsome, 12 Inferred, 14 Cloying, 16 Employ, 18 Midday, 19 Brisk, 22 Fall.

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