November Carrduff Focus

NOV / 2015

Farm House Treats invites you to

Taste Chr stmas on Saturday 5th December, 9am - 4pm 20 Mossbrook Road, Carryduff BT8 8AJ

Come along and taste our desserts, cakes, award winning shortbread and other products in stock for Christmas!

Enjoy 10% off all products on the day

For further info tel: 07912 620177

The Country Cottage Day Nursery has been operating for 15 years and continues to provide a high level of childcare. We are situated on the outskirts of Carryduff, near Belfast, in a wonderful countryside setting. We offer: 10A  Home from Home environment Killynure  Full childcare facilities Road West,  Drop off and collection from local schools Carryduff (off the  Friendly and fully qualified staff B’hinch Road)  All meals freshly prepared on site using local produce  Members of Early Years The Country Cottage Day Nursery operates an “open door policy” so please feel free to call in at any time or alternatively please contact Gillian on 02890 814907.

Baby Room (right), Wobbler Room (above) and our Outside Play Area (left)

Coming Soon The Country Cottage Day Nursery is delighted to announce the opening of our new afterschool den.

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Sav Sa ve 45% on sending your your Pa Parrcels across Ireland eland across UK & Ir Items Tracked & Traced with Signature 2 & 3 day Delivery Price saving against Royal Mail and other main couriers

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Welcome Contents Articles & Features:

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Technology Best tech for Christmas

Recipe Spiced Winter Vegetable Soup

Carryduff Regeneration Forum Nature Focus Downpatrick

Puzzles:

8 Wordsearch Alcohol 14 Codeword 16 Quiz Land and Sea 34 Sudoku Hard Puzzle 36 Crossword 50,51 Puzzle Solutions Regulars:

37 Useful Numbers 39-49 Community Pages 50 Index

Deadline for adverts for the Dec issue: Mon 16th November To contact the editor - 02890 817579 info@localfocusmags.co.uk

to your November magazine

Hello again everyone, Welcome to a jam-packed slightly-bigger-than-usual November issue. It’s kept me so busy I forgot it’s the magazine’s birthday. The Carryduff Focus is 9 years old now!

Highlights in this issue include a report on the first year’s activity from the Carryduff Regeneration Forum. You’re also cordially invited to their AGM on 18th November and to the Christmas Tree lights switch on in early December.

Read all about it on pages 30 and 31.

We also have 2 job vacancies in this issue - one for the Spar in Carryduff (page 37) and the other for JW McCall’s Tile showroom (page 23). AND more special offers than in any other issue which is why my little note is a bit shorter than usual. That might be a good thing - no room to mention Christmas - ooops, sorry! just mentioned it.....

Until next time....

Deirdre

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Special Offers in this issue: Check the ads for terms & conditions Attic Ladders ladder fitted £299................. p10 Brielle Beauty various offers.......................p32 Carryduff Cabs Airport Offers.....................p9 Carryduff Hardware various offers............. p5 Chic Beauty various offers..........................p28 Classic Blinds 3 verticals from £99............ p23 Factor 1 spend £50, get a £5 voucher for Jan.... p21 Farmhouse Treats 10% off on 5th Dec........... Front Good Feet Free Assessment ......................Back Greenwood Kitchens Fully Fitted Kitchen £5995. p11 Home and Contract Design 15% off in Nov..p26 Johnston’s Gardening winter offers.......... p24 Knockbracken Fuels coal offers.................p19 Kyle Irvine Butchers various meat packs...p15 La Mon Hair Studio colours for £55............p17 Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre £79 service... p34 MPY Computers PC reload £35..................p28 Nicholls Garage coal offers.........................p15 Play Days 15% off first month’s fees...........p27 Spar Various Offers..............................................p12

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Christmas is coming, and that means it’s shopping time - but what do you buy a gadget-crazy friend or relative? These are the best tech gifts for Christmas.

1. A TV streamer - Whether it’s Amazon’s £35 Fire TV stick or Google’s £30 Chromecast, a TV streamer can turn a flat screen TV into a smart TV. Amazon’s version gives you Amazon Prime Instant Video while Chromecast offers Netflix (if you subscribe).

Both devices have a range of free services too.

2. FishHunter - Buying for a fisherman or woman? The £149 FishHunter is a sonar fish-finder that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and can find fish at depths of up to 120 feet - or you could buy the £100 WaterWolf HD fishing camera, which can record up to four hours of fishy footage at depths of up to 100m.

3. Windows 10 - If you didn’t like Windows 8 very much you’re not alone - but Windows 10 is much, much better and comes on a dizzying range of good quality, affordable laptops - for example, the superb HP Stream is £180.

4. TomTom Spark - Fitness trackers are everywhere, but the £189 TomTom Spark stands out from the crowd by offering music storage for 500 songs as well as

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sleep and activity tracking. Too pricey? The excellent Fitbit Flex is £55.

5. Parrot drone - You can spend hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a drone quadricopter, but for £69 the Parrot Rolling Spider delivers an awful lot of fun for a relatively low price. It’s a flying drone, of course, but it can also roll along on removable wheels to perform acrobatics.

6. iPad Mini - The iPad Mini is the cheapest way to get the iPad experience, and its Retina display is a pleasure to look at. Prices start at £319. If that’s a bit steep, Tesco’s £99 Android-powered Hudl 2 and Amazon’s £79 Kindle Fire HD are great value for money.

7. ZX Spectrum - The iconic eighties home computer is back for 2015 in two forms: the £100 Vega, which is designed purely for games and only has a few buttons, and the Remastered, £89, which is a bluetooth keyboard that can play old Spectrum programs. The Vega comes preloaded with hundreds of games, while the Remastered can potentially access 10,000 Spectrum titles.

8. Skylanders, Disney Infinity or Minecraft anything - The big games for children this year are

Skylanders Superchargers and Disney Infinity 3.0, both of which are available for all major consoles and which use interchangeable toys to unlock ingame characters. And then there’s Minecraft, the global phenomenon: the children probably have the game already but there’s a huge range of officially licensed merchandise to choose from including action figures, books and soft toys.

9. Smartwatch - It isn’t cheap prices start at £299 - but Apple’s watch is the prettiest and most desirable smartwatch around, although it’s useless without an iPhone. If your recipient has an Android phone the Moto 360 2 (£229) is the best-looking Android Wear, while the £95 Pebble Steel works with Apple and Android and has garnered rave reviews.

10. Gift cards - Not strictly tech, but if you’re buying for someone who already has everything then iTunes, Google Play or Amazon gift cards are a good bet. iTunes cards are often sold with big discounts of up to 20%, so it’s worth hanging on for the deals before you buy.

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Carryduff

Offers available 9th - 22nd November 2015 while stocks last

Spar Carryduff, Emerson House, Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff. Tel 02890 812137 12

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Boxing Day Full A La Carte menu and live music

New Year’s Eve Champagne Reception, fork supper, piper and live music - only £15 per person Don’t miss our Steak Night every Friday 2 8oz steaks, trimmings, a bottle of wine £29.95

Our St Andrews Suite is available for all parties, weddings, christenings etc

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Spiced Winter

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2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tsp medium curry paste 300g carrots, peeled and diced 250g swede, peeled and diced 2 large parsnips, peeled and diced 1.4 litre vegetable stock Crème fraîche or natural yoghurt, parsnip crisps (see tip) and crushed coriander seeds, to garnish

To make the parsnip crisps, use a potato peeler to shave long thin strips from one large peeled parsnip. Half fill a large deep frying pan with vegetable oil and heat until a cube of bread dropped in the hot oil browns in 30 seconds. Fry the strips of parsnip in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on kitchen paper.

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Heat the oil in a large deep pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 6-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute then add the diced vegetables and cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.

Pour in 900ml of the chicken stock and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Cool for 10 minutes.

Puree the soup in a blender or food processor (in batches if necessary) and return to the pan.

Stir in another 300ml of the remaining stock and heat through gently. If you prefer a soup with a thinner consistency add the rest of the stock.

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PART TIME SALES ADVISOR VACANCY, CARRYDUFF We are looking to recruit an ambitious and professional sales focused individual with a strong background in Sales. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and ideally demonstrate experience of selling within the Tile & Bathroom Retail sector. The individual will work alongside the existing sales team and report directly to the Carryduff Branch Manager. Further information and full job description is available on our website - www.jwmccall.com Salary: Negotiable with experience.

Closing Date: 28th Nov 2015

Friday

Interviews: will take place week th commencing 7 Dec 2015

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Showroom at: Unit 6 Millennium Court, William Street, Portadown

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Up to 50% reduced fees over Winter!

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Interior Design Service

By Pam Hunter 27 years experience in the design industry

07710 742 612 www.hacd.co.uk pam@hacd.co.uk Tel:

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Carryduff Design Studio Now Opened

15% off all orders placed before end November

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Extensive range of fabrics & wallcoverings to choose from All leading design houses stocked Bespoke upholstery manufacturing service Professional curtain and blind making service

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38 Old Saintfield Road, Carryduff, BT8 8EY

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LONG STANDING REPUTATION FOR DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE School collections available Nutritious, wholesome home cooked meals Full Day Care for less than ÂŁ30 Opening Times: Mon to Fri 7:15am - 6:15pm Saturday 8am - 2pm T: 028 9081 5038 E: playdays38@yahoo.co.uk

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Xmas Gifts & Vouchers now available

Xmas Sale Night:

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CARRYDUFF REGENERATION FORUM P l a n t i n g t h e s e e d s f o r C o m m u n i t y D ev e lo pm e n t & R e g e n e r at i o n Under Castlereagh Borough Council’s Community Support Plan 2011-2015, Carryduff was recognised as an area having a lack of generic community groups and one which could potentially benefit from greater collaboration between those groups which already exist in the area. Carryduff is primarily viewed as a commuter town and, as such, there is a need to create a sense of community and belonging in the local area. The creation of a local Community Forum was identified as an ideal way forward. After a series of one to one meetings with existing groups in the area, followed by a collective meeting of existing groups, it was decided to establish a Steering Group whose task was to start the process of developing a new Carryduff Forum.

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In 2014, this steering group met on over 10 occasions culminating in a public meeting on the 6 th November 2014 in Lough Moss Leisure Centre and an opportunity for the group to share its ideas with people from the wider Carryduff area. The meeting was well attended with a turnout of over 120 people including representatives from local businesses, community groups and individual residents. There was unanimous agreement at the meeting to establish a Forum and this was further collectively supported by a range of political parties whose elected members were also in attendance. The Steering Group outlined its strategic thinking for the Forum and presented the meeting with a copy of the constitution which was unanimously adopted.

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Carryduff Regeneration Forum is now a registered association and has applied for Charitable Status. The Management Committee for Carryduff Regeneration Forum was also agreed and, after the first meeting of the new association, an Executive Committee was appointed.

The Forum’s Vision is to help bring the heart back into Carryduff through the creation of an inclusive and regenerated area with a greater sense of community.

The Purpose of the Forum is to help facilitate the regeneration of Carryduff by influencing decision makers to provide improved facilities and services for the benefit of those who live in the area and to be an effective, influential, inclusive, respected, recognised and credible voice for the people of Carryduff.

The first meeting of the new Forum was held on 26 th November 2014 and, since that time, the committee has met at least monthly in the Lough Moss Centre. One of the first tasks which the committee undertook was the organisation of an art competition for primary school children to design a logo for the new group based on what they liked about living in Carryduff. The competition was open to local schools and also publicised on the Carryduff Regeneration Forum Facebook page.

First prize consisted of a Tesco voucher plus a prize-giving ceremony for the winning pupil, their class and teachers at Hillsborough Castle, including a tour of the house and garden. It was won by Krystin Hayward, a P7 pupil at Carryduff Primary School and the entire class made the trip to Hillsborough Castle in June. In addition, a number of runner-up prizes were awarded to pupils from St. Joseph’s Primary School to include vouchers from Funtastic and Dundonald Ice Bowl.

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interested in the news that plans for the redevelopment of the Carryduff Centre site had been lodged with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Planning Office. Although broadly supportive of the planned redevelopment of this site, the Forum recognises its strategic importance within the context of Carryduff and was hopeful of a high quality mixed use proposal with a significant proportion of much-needed retail space. Following a thorough review of the submitted application, the group has submitted a letter of concern objecting to the proposed scheme, in its current format, based on a number of key policy issues. The content of the letter can be viewed on the Forum’s Facebook page.

In July of this year the group organised a Fundraising Quiz Night at Eight South. A good turnout, some tricky questions and generous raffle prizes helped ensure a good night was had by all and the Forum hopes to repeat the event in the future. In August, the group was awarded funding to assist with the recruitment of volunteers through the DSD Small Grants for Volunteering Programme administered by the Association of Independent Volunteer Centres and Limavady Community Development Initiative. And, just recently, it received confirmation of funding for a community event to be held in connection with the erection of a Christmas Tree.

The Carryduff Switching-On Ceremony will be held in the car park of Eight South on Wednesday 2nd December at 6:30PM with entertainment and light refreshments on offer.

Throughout its first year the Forum has actively liaised with local Councillors, Council Officers and MLAs regarding development, infrastructure, traffic and social issues, to name but a few. Members participated in a Community Consultation Event to inform the drawing up of a new Community Plan and have been involved in an arts event to promote Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s Good Relations Week.

In order to maintain a representative body for the whole of the Carryduff area, it was agreed that the following 14 types of groups would form the basis of the overall structure of the Forum. (a) youth; (b) playgroup; (c) sports; (d) culture/music/art; (e) women’s groups; (f) churches; (g) schools/education; (h) community/residents’ groups; (i) older people’s groups; (j) farmers; (k) ethnic minority groups; (l) retail businesses; (m) non-retail businesses; (n) individual residents.

The Group is currently seeking to expand its membership and would be keen to welcome representatives from any of the above groups, as well as those who are not in work and people with disabilities, as volunteer members on either the main committee or a number of specific sub-groups.

To find out more about us and to hear our plans for the future, please come along to our AGM on

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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 Downpatrick....

No wonder our Patron Saint liked DOWNPATRICK so much that he used it as his base for spreading Christianity!

It’s just so beautiful that the visitor is spoiled for choice; but I am going to begin with the River Quoile. After all, that was what brought Patrick to the town in the first place, literally!

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Over the years, the Quoile has been gradually reined in by a series of barriers, to prevent it from flooding the town. It has now receded from where I remember it as a child, and there are some lovely wooded walks on the reclaimed land along its banks. It is relatively free of pollution, as I recently met a man sitting fishing, and he told me there were both perch and roach to be found. There might even be eels, and if you’re lucky you could spot an otter or kingfisher!

In such an area of outstanding natural beauty, there is plenty of birdlife, too. Of course there are swans… Although well hidden in the branches, I could hear several varieties of the tit family. And there are also some wonderful little Goldcrests calling conversationally to one another. Most spectacularly, a dragonfly whizzed past me - a wonderful, unforgettable sight!

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A family of Mute Swans on the Quoile

But I want to tell you about an astonishing vision I had in late September, a first for me. My camera’s battery was frustratingly flat, so here is the beastie, thanks to the Internet: At first I thought it was a snake or a lizard; then maybe a dragonfly nymph. But when I looked it up at home, I found it was the caterpillar of the Elephant Hawkmoth! ‘My’ one was vertical on a stalk of Willowherb, apparently its preferred food Elephant hawkmoth caterpillar plant. It was sharing the stalk with a snail. Just look at those double-eye markings, which aren’t eyes at all! It was 2-3” long and quite chunky. You have to expect the unexpected in nature, and prepare to be amazed! (And remember to charge your camera battery!)

Wait for a break in the traffic on the nearby road, and then just stop. And listen. You will hear the soft swish of the wind in the trees across the river very soothing to mind and soul. Mark Twain wrote wonderfully about the Mississippi River; but we have our own wonderful waterway much nearer Adult Elephant home - only 15 miles Down the road!

Go and explore; and prepare to be amazed!

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NICHOLLS GARAGE

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Would like to thank all customers who donated to the recent charity fundraising for Iris Global Ministries.

Over £150 was raised in store, by balloting a Food Hamper and Galaxy Tablet which was won by Shannon Weatherup (pictured below being presented with her prize).

We are a small cross-community football club playing at senior level since we formed in 1969. Last year we established our new “Colts” junior section, which has also proved to be a great success.

We were awarded the prestigious IFA Club Excellence Award as a result of the excellent work the club carried out last season. We are open to helping boys and girls from 5 to 8 years of age, who would like to join our club and enjoy the ethos of friendship and sportsmanship that we offer.

We hold our sessions every Saturday morning from 9.30am to 11am at the grass soccer pitch beside the Church of Ireland at 700 Saintfield Road, Carryduff, BT8 8BU. The pitch is close to the junction of the Comber Road and the Saintfield Road in Carryduff.

Our sessions are conducted by fully qualified IFA and UEFA B Licensed Coaches. We also have IFA Level Two Disabled Footballers Coaches.

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

MONEYREA PRIMARY SCHOOL Our school Open Day for prospective parents and pupils is scheduled for Wednesday 2nd December, from 2.00pm – 4.00pm and 7.00pm – 9.00pm.

We are also hosting an Open Morning on Wednesday 6th January from 10.00am - midday (principal's address at 10.30am). We are an all-inclusive school welcoming pupils from all communities and backgrounds.

If your child would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact – Joseph McGeehan (07801 456208) orjoseph@mcgeehan.co.uk and also Facebook @ Santoscolts Santos Football Club, 8 Croft Hill Cottages, Belfast, BT8 6BA Tel: 028 90 701424 / 07801 - 456208

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Pupils at Carryduff Primary School and their guests enjoyed celebrating Harvest at their annual service. All food contributions were given to the Salvation Army for use in their food banks.

“Rhythm and Rhyme” – an event in which three Carryduff creative writers and a local musician are to perform pieces of their work will take place at the “Connect” unit within Carryduff Shopping Centre on Thursday 19thNovember 2015 from 10.30 am to 12 noon.

Come along and listen to some of our local talent. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served free of charge.

CARRYDUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETY On Monday 9th November at 8pm in the Committee Room of Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

Once again we are privileged to have Aidan Campbell returning to give us an illustrated & spoken history on Newtownbreda. Aidan is an author of numerous books on local history and ‘Newtownbreda’ is his latest (published on 9th October 2015). The book covers the Rosetta area, Ormeau Road, Saintfield Road and Carryduff. It also includes Knockbreda Road, Church Road, Belvoir, The Inns, Purdysburn and the Newtownbreda Village.

Note: Aidan’s talk is in support of the Marie Curie Hospice & other local charities

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NIEMANN-PICK DISEASE A family with Belfast roots are reaching out to spread worldwide awareness of a rare and devastating disease.

It all began with little Sam Evans’ diagnosis of Niemann-Pick Disease (type C). The eight-year-old from Leeds faces an uncertain future due to this widely-unknown terminal disease, often described as ‘childhood Alzheimer’s’ due to the dementia-like symptoms it can bring on at an early age.

Sam was diagnosed as a baby, largely due to his dad Will’s medical knowledge as a doctor – but on average it can take up to five years for a diagnosis of this complex disease.

Sam has a strong family connection with Belfast – his grandmother Pat Fitzsimons is from Belfast, and his great Auntie Kathleen McGarrigle and her family still live here. Kathleen’s niece (and Sam’s Auntie) Geri Fitzsimons is spearheading what she hopes will be an international campaign of fundraising and awareness; and is hoping the generous spirit of the Northern Ireland community can be extended to her beloved nephew.

Geri says; “Sam’s birthday is at the beginning of November, so what we are aiming for is to make the week of November 14th – 21st 2015 an international week of action and awareness, involving our friends and family around the world. We want as many people as possible to know what Niemann-Pick Disease is, and hopefully raise some much-needed money for research and treatment.”

Geri has organised a Christmas Fayre and a four hour danceathon (with her 70-year-old dad taking part throughout!) over in England, but would love Northern Ireland to join the efforts. Anyone who would like to donate some money or get in touch with Geri can do so through her fundraising page: www.justgiving.com/FIT4SAM More information on Niemann-Pick Disease can be found by visiting www.niemann-pick.org.uk

CARRYDUFF LIBRARY Now open for longer!

NEW Temporary Opening Hours: Activities for Children: Mon 10am–5pm Wed 10am–8pm Storytime (ages 4-8yrs) – every Mon at 3.30pm Fri 10am – 3pm Sat 10am - 1pm Rhythm and Rhyme (0-4yrs) – 2nd & 4th Fridays, 11am Chatterbooks Reading Group (ages 7 - 9 years) Monthly on last Ask staff for more details on any of Wed 3:30pm - 4:30pm, booking essential. the activities or events in the library Activities for Adults: Knit and Natter Club Every Wednesday 11am. A group for anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills.

Bring whatever you are working on at the moment or start a new project! Free tea, coffee and biscuits served. We would love to see some new faces!

Tea and Newspapers Club Every Wednesday 12pm. A regular weekly opportunity to meet new people.

Relax, read and chat about what’s in the newspapers over a cuppa or simply enjoy the free tea, coffee and biscuits! All welcome Coffee Club Monthly on 3rd Friday 12pm - 1pm. November Coffee Club ’History of Carryduff’ by Gordon Hunt from the Carryduff Historical Society on Friday 20th November from 12pm to 1pm.

Everyone welcome.

Need help shopping online for your Christmas Presents? The library are holding a training session to help you learn how to shop online on 18th November 11am to 1pm. A few places are still available but booking is essential. To book in, ring the library on 028 90 813568 42

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ST ITA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Dates for your Diary: St. Ita’s Open Morning – Friday 11th December – 9.15 – 11.00am.

Alternative date for Open Morning if adverse weather prevents – Tues 15th Dec. School closes (Christmas Holiday) Tuesday 22nd December.

School re-opens for pupils – Thursday 7th January 2016.

St. Ita’s Christmas Shows Nursery AM/PM Nativity Show – 2nd December 10.30am/1.10pm P1 Christmas Show – 4th December at 9.30am P2 Christmas Show – 16th December at 9.30am P3 Christmas Show – 9th December at 9.30am Whole School Nativity + Carol Service – 17th Dec at 7pm in Church.

Mandarin in St. Ita’s Pupils were presented with their YCT Level 1 in Mandarin Certificate by their teacher Mrs Luo Shufang, who is returning to continue teaching Mandarin in the school.

Jeans for Genes St. Ita’s celebrates Jeans for Genes Day which is a charity which helps give children living with genetic disorders the support and care they need. Children came to school wearing their jeans and raised £878.55 for the charity.

Harvest Time in St. Ita’s The Primary 3 children have been out harvesting and tasting the vegetables that they sowed and planted towards the end of Primary 2. As part of their ‘Harvest’ topic they had a wonderful time pulling out carrots, beetroot, onions and garlic. They also harvested spring onions and some huge broccoli heads! The grand finale of harvesting involved an enthusiastic re-enactment of ‘The Enormous Turnip Story’, during which the children successfully pulled out the two turnips that they had planted in June! Pictures above.

P7 Rugby The children in Primary 7 were invited to participate in a Rugby World Cup Blitz organised by Instonian’s RFC. The children enjoyed a fantastic morning at Cook Rugby club where they played games against other schools and were treated to hot dogs at the end of the games.

Pictures from Ulster Schools Swimming Championships

STROKE ASSOCIATION ELF TRAIL 2015 Follow the magical Elf Trail to Santa’s secret hideaway in the depths of Belfast’s Belvoir Park Forest on 6th December between 1pm-3pm.

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MILLENNIUM INTEGRATED PRIMARY SCHOOL Congratulations to our new P1 classes who were welcomed to school in a special Harvest service and dedication. It was wonderful to see so many parents in attendance. Many thanks for your kind donations to our harvest table. All items received were distributed to families in the local area.

MIPS Gaelic team recently took part in a football tournament at St Nicholas’ PS, Ardglass. Millennium put up a good fight against Our Lady & St Patrick’s from Downpatrick, St Patrick’s PS in Saul and St Joseph’s Carryduff. The boys won two of their games and lost one. They made it to the final of the tournament on goal difference but were beaten by St Ita’s. This was the first outing for this team and they played very well. Many thanks to Mr Donnelly for his coaching skills.

Our P2 classes had a ‘Medieval Day’ as part of their ‘Houses and Homes’ topic. They were learning about different types of homes and the types of people that lived in them. Can you spot Robin Hood and Maid Marian?! Well done to all the parents for all the amazing costumes!

Thanks to our Parent’s Council who continue to do fantastic fundraising for Millennium IPS. The latest event run by the Parent’s Council was a pub quiz. The event was very well attended and quizmaster Johnny Hero from U105 certainly challenged our tired brains! Many thanks also to Temple Golf and Country Club for providing the venue and a tasty supper to keep every concentrating. Thanks too for those that donated ballot prizes and everyone who came along to support the school on the night.

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ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

2nd place in her race. Well done to all the boys and girls involved who are now highly motivated for round 2 in December.

The football team (right) who represented St Joseph’s in the recent Canon Esler blitz.

The boys played very well only narrowly losing out on score difference.

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(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.

The Forum will be holding their AGM on Wednesday 18th November 2015 at 7.30pm in Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

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.

Next session starts 21st Sept 2015 and runs until 14th Dec 2015 with school breaks taken out.

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

All are welcome to attend The Carryduff Christmas Tree Switching-On Ceremony will be held in the car park of Eight South on Wednesday 2nd December at 6:30PM with entertainment and light refreshments on offer.

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The Cross Country runners enjoyed wonderful success in the first round of the Flahavan’s Porridge Athletics NI Cross Country League. It was a beautiful morning for the children to run at Dunleath Park, Downpatrick. The boys’ team came 1st and the girls secured 2nd place. The children were competing against 13 other schools. Aoife Dunlop received a medal for finishing

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CARRYDUFF WI

Danielle from Carryduff, Meetings on 2nd Monday of aged 16, is offering a each month 7:30pm In St babysitting service.

Ignatius Church Hall.

She is available weekdays after 4pm Ring Danielle on 07518 009 583

Varied programme, talks, demonstrations competitions, outings, tea and chat.

New members very welcome

NEWTOWNBREDA WI

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028 90610538 NI HOSPICE SHOPS at BALLYGOWAN ROAD & UPPER LISBURN ROAD urgently require volunteers to work in their shops, for as little as a morning or afternoon each week.

No experience is necessary, just call in and have a chat, or call the shop manager at Ballygowan Rd on 028 9079 3149 or Upper Lisburn Rd, Finaghy on 028 9030 7898.

SAINTFIELD ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES 20 December 11 am Children’s Service, taken by Sunday School & Young People 7 pm Service of Lessons and Carols 25 December 10.15 am Rejoice! Christ has come 27 December 11 am All Age Service 46

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

The new season begins in September and continues on the 2nd Friday of each month.

November: Scottish Dancing. Competition: A Touch of Scotland December: Christmas Cheer More information from www.wini.org.uk

CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN supports local kids affected by cancer and their families. Here’s how you can get involved in our fundraising activity to help the charity continue its vital work: Nov – Chop or Crop – Go for the chop to raise funds!

Nov – Hug in a Mug – hold a coffee morning in aid of Cancer Fund for Children!

Nov 11th Upcycling Masterclass at Daisy Lodge – learn how to breathe new life into that old piece of furniture!

Specialist Gareth Beattie working Up to Christmas - Funsie in a with a child we support Onesie – wear your Onesie to work or school!

December – All Wrapped Up – wear your Christmas jumper all day to support local families affected by cancer!

Ongoing – ReadOn – sign your school up to our sponsored reading campaign!

For more info log onto cancerfundforchildren.com, email info@cancerfundforchildren.com or call Alex on 028 9080 5599.

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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

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 90 449250 Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10am Maisie Smith 90 703336 Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11am Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am Rita Carson 90 815214 Campaigners (Boys) Wed: 6:45-8pm Ages 4-18 Jim Norris 90 813726 Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies 1st Monday Marion Moreland 90 644659 Men's 3rd Monday Fred 90 703336

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

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

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

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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

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

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 Yoga: Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Cubs: Mon & Thurs 6:30-8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Scouts: Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Venturers: Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Set Dancing: Thurs 8:15 - 10:30pm. Rosaleen Murphy 07703 497023 Speech & Drama: Alisha Doherty 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 Appliance Repairs William Jordan

Electrician 24

Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

Beauty Salons Brielle Beauty Chic Beauty Factor 1

Blinds

Bloomfield Blinds Classic Blinds

Boiler Servicing AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson PJT Patterson

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Fuel Supplies

16 23

Garden Maintenance

8 18 25

D&A Building Contracts 10 Newtown Home Improvements 33 Kyle Irvine Family Butcher

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Lough Moss Vehicle Test Centre 34

Catering and Cakes Front

Childrens’ Nursery/Playgroup Carryduff Playgroup 41 Country Cottage Day Nursery 2 Play Days 27

Childrens’ Activities

Johnston School Highland Dance 41

Chimney Sweep Jim Chimney Sweep Sweeps Away

Cleaning

All Over Cleaning More to Life

32 10 8 29

All Over Gardening Crossnacreevy Nurseries The Lawn Barber

Photographer

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La Mon Hair Studio David McKelvie John Redington

Hardware

Carryduff Hardware

Good Feet Mark Lowe

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Restaurant

David McKelvie

Beechill Inn Eight South Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel Temple Golf Club

35 36

Slimming World Weight Watchers

Stationery

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Interior Design 26

Job Vacancies JW McCall Spar, Carryduff

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Joiner Paul Collins

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Landscaping

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Locksmith 24

Slimming Clubs

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Hotel Home and Contract Design

A.R.M. Locksmiths

Puzzle Solutions Quiz solution from p16: 1. Cyprus 2. Australia

& New Zealand 3. Cloud Cuckoo Land 4. On the moon 5. Poland 6. The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea 7. Oz (in The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz) 8. The Adriatic Sea 9. Neptune 10. Liechtenstein

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Property Maintenance

Soft Furnishings

Computer Repairs Dog Grooming

Adrian Murray Plumbing 33 D Glavin Plumbing & Heating 14 KGS Plumbing & Heating 16

Highland Hustle Classes 7 Johnston School Highland Dance 41 Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel

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Health & Fitness

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

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MMC Photography

Podiatrist

Hairdresser

D&A Kitchen Contracts Greenwood Kitchens

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Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 19

Golf Club Temple Golf Club

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Painter & Decorator

Johnston’s Gardening Logs for Sale 24 Knockbracken Fuels 19 Nicholls Fuels 15

Carryduff Primary School 41 Carryduff Regeneration Forum 30,31 Moneyreagh Community Church 47

Handsome Hounds

DM Services

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Kitchens

Community Services

MPY Computers

Mailing Services

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Handyman

Car Servicing Farmhouse Treats

Florist

Memento

Builder Butcher

AWJ Thompson WG Electrics

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Ma.ke Soft Furnishing John Bush Systems

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Storage Alpha Self Storage

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Supermarket Spar, Carryduff

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Take Away The Happy Chef

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Taxi Carryduff Cabs

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To Rent Treatment Room/Hairdresser’s Chair 9

Tree Surgeon Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance 23 Gillespie Tree Care 10 RW Massey 33

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“He was a wise man that invented beer” Plato

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