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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.”

The Bull & Ram has created twelve new jobs, will enjoy eighty covers and be open seven days a week all day for lunch and dinner.

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Welcome

to your July / Aug magazine

Contents

Hello again everyone,

Articles & Features:

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Technology The Greater Outdoors

Book Review Summer Reads

Driving Pre-Flight Checks

Recipe Marinated Pepper Platter

Health Childhood Obesity

Nature Focus Ardglass

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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.

Buster

Until next time!

Puzzles:

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Summer is finally here!

This is a double issue to cover both July and August while I have a little break. 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.

Codeword Sudoku Wordsearch

Deirdre Search for Local Focus Magazines

Herbs and Spices

Crossword Quiz Money

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33 Useful Numbers 34-45 Community Pages 46 Index Deadline for adverts for the September issue: Monday 22nd August 2016

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

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

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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.

Solar power is also very good for charging phones, which is handy if you’ve embraced streaming music and use your smartphone to play sounds in the garden. It pays to shop around: for example the PowerBee Executive charger, which has an RRP

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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.

If money’s no object, the SmartGrill offers voice control, recipe apps and notifications on your phone or tablet. The bad news: the smallest one is around £1,400 and the most expensive model, the 42-inch, is nearly £7,000.

Gadgets aren’t just about grilling, and they don’t all require a second mortgage either. Automatic wine coolers cost from around £50 and can chill a bottle of white wine in less than 10 minutes, while the lower-

tech bottle wraps sit in the fridge until you need them, chill bottles in around 15 minutes and cost £9.99.

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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Sudoku

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Nature Focus In another of a new series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature a bit further afield, outside Carryduff. This month Helen visits Ardglass....

The small fishing village of Ardglass is the epitome of quaintness, as far as I’m concerned. Situated on the coast of south-east Down, it has much to recommend it, including some beautiful architecture, and also at least eight archaeological sites within its conservation area.

If you want castles, it has them: Jordan’s (15th century) and King’s, to name but two. If it’s history you’re after, it has plenty of that too, including a Victorian Ladies’ Bathing Hut (don’t ask!). If it’s shipping that floats your boat, then take a walk around the harbour and you’re sure to see some of the 30-strong fishing fleet at anchor there. That natural deep harbour has been in use for 3,000 years!

In fact, the village was originally an important centre for the Gaelic Dál Fiatach clan, who ruled Lecale for 1,500 years and provided many kings of Ulster. Mix in a strong measure of Norman influence, and stir well: voilā, you’ve got Ardglass - or ‘the green height’, the actual meaning if its name.

And if you happen to be there during the annual Festival, then so much the better! This runs from 30th July - 6th August, and there is a big range of events catering for all ages, and particularly children.

Think bands & floats, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, a Pig Derby and lots more fab activities on land and sea!

I really enjoyed the few hours I spent at it last year.

To whet your appetite, the village has a very good website, which is worth a visit before you pay an actual visit to this picturesque haven by the sea!

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Community Pages POLICE ADVICE - GET HOME SAFE Police in Lisburn & Castlereagh are promoting their get home safe message as summer beckons and the concert and festival season begins.

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 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.

For more details, please phone the secretary Ann Johnston on 07752 013183 or email ajonty@btinternet.com

Local Useful Numbers: HEALTH AMBULANCE 999 Carryduff Surgery 90 812211 Repeat Prescriptions 90 813266 GP Out of Hours 90 796220 Chemist 90 812405 Carryduff Dental Practice 90 812431 Church Road Dental Care 90 817848 Optician - Gillian Gervais 90 812890 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141 Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503 City Hospital 90 329241 Ulster Hospital 90 484511 EMERGENCY FIRE/POLICE 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Quick Check Freephone 08000132290 NIE 08457 643 643 Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001 Water Service 03457 440 088 Street Lighting 90 253051 Castlereagh Council 90 494500 Police (Non-Emergency) 101 Lifeline 0808 808 8000 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070 TRANSPORT AND TAKEAWAYS New Century 90 812755 John Dory’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber 90 813822 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630 EDUCATION Carr Primary Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary Moneyrea Primary St Ita’s Primary St Joseph’s Primary

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MONEYREA PRIMARY SCHOOL In February the Yr7s commenced a Business Beginnings Programme by thinking about what a business is and what makes for a successful business. They formed their own company, appointing a Managing Director, six Middle Managers and Assistant Managers. After some discussion they came up with the idea of making key chains. They decided that ‘Keyching’ would be a good name for their company and they began to design, source, produce, market and sell their product. As children were their target market they concentrated their efforts on selling their key chains in school.

They entered the Business Beginnings competition in May and were surprised to learn that, for the second year running, they were winners in the South Eastern Region. Later in May they had the great opportunity to sell their product at a trade fair run by Young Enterprise in Bow Street Mall, Lisburn. Six children represented their class at this event and they sold all of their produce and took new orders.

They were then invited to the Business Beginnings Final at W5 on the 8th June. Five of the managers from ‘Keyching’ made a four minute presentation and answered questions about their business in front of a panel of four judges from Eir Business NI. Under pressure they kept their cool and delivered superbly but had a very tense wait to see if that would be enough to beat the very stiff competition from the other five regional finalists. … “And the winner is ……………………. ‘Keyching’, Moneyrea Primary School.” A great cheer went up from Moneyrea and everyone, staff and children alike, were ecstatic.

CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN 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.

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 34

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Carryduff Alan & Allison Ewing’s Spar store in Carryduff has sponsored Carryduff Primary & Carryduff Playgroup annual Sports Day, which took place on 7th & 8th June, with a host of budding young athletes, of all ages, from throughout the school taking part.

All the ingredients for a great sports day were there. The rain managed to hold off, eggs were primed and ready to sit on spoons and all the kids were fired up to give it their best! There were races to run, hurdles to jump and three legged challenges to compete in.

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No Sports Day would be complete without some refreshments and fruit, which was also kindly provided by Spar Carryduff and all in all the day proved to be a huge success.

Local retailer Alan Ewing commented: “As a local business in the heart of the community here in Carryduff, we at Spar Carryduff were delighted to sponsor Carryduff Primary’s annual sports day.” This is the Eighth year running we have sponsored this event.

Spar Carryduff is a strong believer in encouraging healthy lifestyles and providing good quality products to create a balanced diet. Spar Carryduff also encourages exercise which is essential for a healthy lifestyle. This is a reflected in our sponsorship of School Sports Days, which are currently happening right around the country in our local communities. It was great so many school children got involved and there really seemed to be some fantastic effort put in.

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CARR PRIMARY SCHOOL has been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag by the

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environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful for the second time. The Eco-Schools programme is the world's largest Environmental Education programme and aims to make environmental awareness and action an intrinsic part of life and ethos of a school. Carr Primary School choose eco topics such as litter and waste, energy and biodiversity to study and improve upon.

The internationally recognised Green Flag has now been awarded to Carr Primary School twice and symbolises excellence in the field of environmental activity and the up keep of high standards within the school. We wish to say Thank You to the Student Eco Committee and Staff involved for all their hard work! We are extremely proud of this great achievement.

Our Summer Fair was

Some Eco Club members with our second green flag! held on 11th June

2016 and despite not being a perfect day weather wise it was still a great success. We had a huge turn out from the local community, parents and pupils as well a lot of past and future pupils calling in for a visit! We enjoyed pony rides, bouncy castles, ice creams and games. We were lucky enough to receive some great raffle prizes form local businesses who supported us extremely well. In total we raised over £1200 we are very grateful to everyone involved who made the day so successful.

Sam McKeown (P3) won a recent Translink competition to design a poster to encourage people to leave their car at home and use public transport. Sam competed against other children his age within Lisburn schools to become the winner. He won prizes for his class, as well as a trip anywhere in Northern Ireland for himself and his family and his winning entry will be made into a large poster and displayed within Elaina Dunne winner of the Lisburn Bus Station. Well done Sam! (Sam pictured left with Summer Fair Fancy Translink representative.)

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MILLENNIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL On Saturday 11th June at Ballyholland GAC, Millennium Integrated Primary School, Saintfield, made history by becoming the first integrated school to win the Cumann na mBunscol 9 a side County Down title.

They came out on top in a keenly contested final against Carnacaville P.S. Congratulations to coach/P3 teacher Mr Brendan Donnelly and the team.

June is the month for school trips and adventures. Our P4 class had a super day orienteering at Palace Stables in Armagh, P6 had a trip to the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, P7 had their annual trip to Alton Towers and the Think Tank in Birmingham, P5 had a great day out at Life Adventure Centre in Castlewellan for climbing, archery and canoeing on the lake – this ended up with everyone in the water getting soaked!

The P7 class had a day at Tyrella Beach with the RNLI. They learned about keeping safe on the beach and how to recognise when someone is in danger.

A huge ‘well done’ to Ellie, Hannah, Joshua, Kiera and Laura from P5 who have been baking lots of buns and tray bakes to sell at school this term. They have managed to raise over £200 for our new school library.

Thank you for your fantastic efforts Congratulations to Kiera in P5, Tori in P6 and Holly in P7 who donated 10” of their hair to the Princess Trust, a charity that makes wigs for children that have lost their hair because of cancer. Such a selfless act that will benefit children that are suffering. Well done girls.

CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Now open for longer!

Opening Hours: 02890 813568 Mon 10am–5pm Wed 10am–8pm Fri 10am – 3pm Sat 10am - 1pm

Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon 3.30pm. Resumes in Sept.

Rhythm & Rhyme (0-4yrs) – 2nd&4th Fridays 11am Resumes Sept.

Craft and Chat Every Wednesday 11am. A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, meet new people and learn new skills. Continues over the Summer Big Summer Read Pawesome Reading Challenge, encouraging children to read over the summer months. 27th June – 31st August. Anyone can join in this. Must be library members to take part.

Big Summer Read Amazon Animal Show, with Catherine Bennett. Wednesday 10th August 2:30 3:30pm – Booking Advisable Carryduff Adult Reading Group new members welcome Next meeting Wed 14th Sept 4-5pm Introduction to iPad Wednesday 14th September 10:30 – 12:30. Places limited, booking essential Coffee Club Resumes in September. Digital Presentation - Do you Remember the Sixties ? on Friday 16th Sept at 12 noon. Everyone welcome, booking advisable. Please ask staff for details.

E-magazine Clinic help with setting up Ebooks and Emags on Ipads. Wed 28th Sept. One to one sessions. Booking essential - contact staff to book a slot.

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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 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

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Pictured at the launch of the Junior Bring IT On programme are primary 7 pupils (l-r) Oliver Watson and Jessica Gwynne from St. Joseph’s PS Carryduff and Fiona Maher from St. Matthews PS Belfast along with Minister for Finance Máirtín Ó’Muilleoir.

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CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLIDAY BIBLE CLUB A 5 Day Holiday Bible Club will be held on Mon 20th to Fri 24thJune 2016 from 3.30pm – 5.30pm Activities include Games, quizzes, food, singing, Bible stories and arts & crafts.

Parents and children are invited to Join with the Leaders at a Closing Barbeque on Friday 24th June at 5.45pm.

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.

TINYLIFE APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS Would you like to support a family with a premature/sick baby in your local area? Do you have a free morning or an afternoon each week?

Tinylife are recruiting Family Support volunteers to help support families in their homes. Full training, support and travel expenses provided.

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Primary 7 Leavers’ Presented ‘YeHa’. Primary 7 worked hard

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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)

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

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MONEYREA WI Meets at 7:45pm on the first Monday of the month (Sept to June) in Moneyrea Community Centre.

More info from Jennifer Busby on 07912 620177

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

No meetings in July and August

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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 No meetings in July and August

1st CARRYDUFF SCOUT GROUP Hoppers: Finished P1-P3 Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church (no evening session) Kidz: Finished P4-P7 Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church

Morning Session 11:00-12:30

are recruiting! Come join in the fun!

At St Ignatius Parish Halls.

Afternoon Session 15:00-16:15

Squirrels, age 4-6 Fri 6:15 to 7:15pm Beavers, age 6-8 Thur 6:15 to 7:15pm Cubs, age 8-10½ Mon 7:15 to 8:45pm Scouts, age 10½-14½ Thur 7:15 to 9 Explorers, age 14½-18 Thur 7:15 to 9:30pm Contact group leader Brian Crothers to secure a place for Sept ’16.

Email: briancrothers@btinternet.com or tel: 07443 546508

Evening Session 19:00-20:30

Revolution: Year 8+ Cairnshill Methodist Church Newtownbreda CSSM is a joint venture between four local churches and Scripture Union. It’s a fun way for hundreds of kids and teenagers to learn more about God through worship, talks, drama, chat and games.

Facebook.com/NewtownbredaCSSM Email: newtownbredacssm@gmail.com

Take part in these activities: Camping, Survival Skills, Fun and Games, Outdoor Adventures, First Aid Training.

Challenge yourself, use your creativity and make new friends!

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

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

Wed Holy Communion: 10.30am followed by lunch on 4th Wed Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details Mission 15 meetings: monthly. Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club: Fri 7:30-9pm (P2-P7 age) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 J-Club Plus: Fri 7:30-9pm (year 8 and up) Keith Shaw 07901 935205 S-Club: Sun 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs) Contact office Scouts: Thurs 7pm-9pm Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Babies & Toddlers: Fri 10-11:30am. Bowling Club: Wed 7:30-9:30pm Golf Society: As arranged, contact office for details Ring for details on Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Rainbow Guides & Brownies

CARRYDUFF BAPTIST CHURCH www.carryduffbaptist.org Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Johnnie Black 028 90 449250 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10am Maisie Smith 028 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11am Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am Christine McClean 028 90 814376 Campaigners (Boys) Wed: 6:45-8pm Ages 4-18 Tim Price 9263 9395 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm Judith Humphries 028 9263 9106 Fellowship Ladies 1st Monday Marion Moreland 028 90 644659

Free for non profit making organisations CARRYDUFF ELIM CHURCH Minister: Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday: Morning Service 11am Evening Service 6.30pm (crèche, Faith Kids and Ignite Bible Class during am Service)

Monday: Men’s Fellowship (1st Mon) Wednesday: Prayer/Bible Study / Connect Home Groups /Alternate weeks 7:30pm Thursday: Noah’s Ark Parent & Toddler group 10am Healing Rooms 8pm (Prayer for the Sick)

Friday: Youth Club 7:30pm (11-18yrs) Saturday: ICEJ Rally www.carryduffelim.com (1st Sat) info@carryduffelim.com

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

CARRYDUFF FREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PURDYSBURN GOSPEL HALL

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

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MONEYREAGH NON-SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rt Rev Chris Wilson MA Moderator 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 Sunday Service: 11.30am Sunday School: 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as appropriate).

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

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

CARRYDUFF GOSPEL HALL 1 Comber Road, Carryduff 028 9081 3899 www.carryduffgospelhall.com Sunday Services: Morning Service 11am Sunday School: 3pm Evening Service: 7pm

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CAIRNSHILL METHODIST CHURCH

1A Comber Road, Carryduff

www.cairnshillmethodist.org Rev Louise Donald 028 90 790570

www.elkanachristianfellowship.com

louise.donald@irishmethodist.org

Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday Check our website for latest information on our organisations

CARRYDUFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk Morning Worship: 11am Fellowship Service: 6:30pm Prayer & Bible Study: Tues 8pm

RUGBY AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH at Queensfort Road, Carryduff Church tel no: 02890 814550 Sunday Services: 11am, 7pm Midweek Service: of bible study and prayer Wed at 7:45pm (Oct - April) Ladies Guild: 2nd & 4th Thurs 7:45pm (Oct - May)

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

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

CARR BAPTIST CHURCH Pastors Clifford Morrison 028 9263 9872 Andrew Campbell 028 3882 0772

Sunday Services: 11am & 6:30pm www.carrbaptist.org.uk

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

Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service.

Parents & Toddlers: Wed 10am-11.30am Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade: Tues, under 5s 6:30-7:45 other ages 7pm-8:45 Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade: Thurs, age 5-8 6:30-7:30pm, age 8-11 78:15pm, age 11-18 7:30-9:45pm Lesley Carson 97 532331 Mixed Bowling Fellowship: Mondays 7:45pm Ladies PW: 1st Mon (not Jun, July & Aug) 7:45pm Lesley 90 812232 Men’s Fellowship: 2nd Tues 2pm Hugh Munro 90 812361 Afternoon Fellowship: Wed 2-4pm (Sept - April) Isobel Carson 90812834 Badminton: Wed, Juniors (under 16s) 7:158:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15-10:30pm Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm

CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, PARISH OF DRUMBO AND CARRYDUFF Fr Martin Kelly 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sunday 9am, 10:30am, 12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge: Sun 7:30pm - 10:30pm Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Badminton (Adults): Mon: 8:30pm Mary O’Hara 90 813142.

Bowling: Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers: Tue 6:30-7:40, Wed 6:40-7:50 jerome.dawson@outlook.com Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Alisha Doherty Sch Speech&Drama 07749331313 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Youth Club: Chris Conway 90 817622 Play School: Colette Murray 07894 903985 Tai Chi: 90 815439

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Index of Advertisers Aerials Aerial and Roofing Services 14

Aloe Vera Products Aloe by Lisa

25

Attic Ladder Installation Attic Access NI

17

Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms

Beauty Salons Chic Beauty Factor 1

30 7 Front

Blinds Bloomfield Blinds Classic Blinds Smartblinds

29 7 31

Boiler Servicing AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson

29 20

Builder D&A Building Contracts 27 Down Street Building & Joinery 12 Newtown Home Improvements 20 OMD Construction 19

Business Centre

Inspire Business Centre

7

Catering and Cakes Farmhouse Treats

19

Childrens’ Nursery/Playgroup Play Days

DF Electrical DR Electric

AWJ Thompson DF Electrical WG Electrics

Garden Rooms Amazing Spaces

9

Hairdresser Joseph Scott Suzanne Hughes

13 5

Handyman

D&A Kitchen Contracts

16

12

Moore Horticultural

A.R.M. Locksmiths

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8

Mailing Services 31

Podiatrist Mark Lowe

DM Services

Puzzle Solutions

18

Power Washing Top Gun

5

Property Maintenance Carryduff Home Maintenance 8 Paul Collins 12

Restaurant Eight South The Bull and Ram

23 2, Back

Aerial and Roofing Services 14 Slimming World

John Bush Systems

17 30

Spar, Carryduff

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Taxi 5 9

Locksmith

Handsome Hounds

Adrian Murray Plumbing 9 D Glavin Plumbing & Heating 27 PJT Patterson 21

Supermarket 11

Landscaping The Landscape Company Temple Garden Services

5

Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 29 Sean Lowry 5

Stationery

Paul Collins

9

Painter & Decorator

Slimming Clubs

Home and Contract Design

Computer Repairs Dog Grooming

Paula Kay

Interior Design

Lawnmowers & Gard Eq’ment

19

Music Tuition

Roofing Services

Ballymagarrick Gospel Hall 41 Carryduff Gospel Hall 37 LCCC Recycling 39 MPY Computers

Temple Garden Services

Carryduff Home Maintenance 8 Paul Collins 12

Kitchens

Community Services

17

Ground Works & Building Temple Garden Services

Mini Digger Hire

Plumbing & Heating

All Over Cleaning & Gardening 14 Carryduff Gardening Services 29 Crossnacreevy Nurseries 26 Johnston’s Gardening 21 Lawn Barber 19

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All Over Cleaning & Gardening 14 More to Life 27

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Garden Maintenance

Joiner

Cleaning

11 9

Electrician

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Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away

Electrical Appliance Sales & Repairs

3

Carryduff Cabs

21

Tree Surgeon Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance 30 Gillespie Tree Care 19

Upholstery Gary Neeson

15

Windows & Doors Saintfield Window Systems

15

Crossword solution from p18:

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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