Oct Carryduff Focus

CarryduffFocus

Carryduff, Moneyreagh and Drumbo Bringing Local Business to Local People

BELFAST K i t c h e n Co

t: 02890 81 55 99 e:tom@kitchenman.biz

Buy Direct Why Pay Showroom Prices?

Wholesale prices to the public

HUGE Savings on all our kitchens!

Worktops  Cabinets  Doors Full Fitting Service

Call us TODAY for a FREE consultation 028 90 81 55 99 www.belfastkitchencompany.com

Free

October 2013

...quality showering & bathrooms

Visit our showroom.. for the latest in bathroom & showering equipment

A recent shower room installation for Mr & Mrs H, Saintfield

NEW - Large display of freestanding baths

Full design & installation service available

Brae Bathrooms, 188b Saintfield Road, Commons Brae (behind Tesco Express)

www.brae-bathrooms.co.uk

Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm

Closed: Sat & Sun

Tel: 028 90 703422 After Hours: By Appointment Only

Attic Ladders NI We provide safe, quick attic access with our superior quality ladder at a very affordable price...

£299 incl fitting

Flooring £19.95/m² supplied and fitted Light, supplied and fitted

£59

Ladder Features: Secure Closing Mechanism Hand Rail ▪ 36mm Insulated White Panel Draught Excluder Installed in 2-3 hours 3 year guarantee

Ring Derrie on: 07870 771110

Visit our website: www.atticladdersni.co.uk 2

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

SAINTFIELD TAXIS

t

Open seven days a week All cars PSV and DOE registered Male and Female drivers available Airport runs pre-bookable 24/7 NO SURCHARGING

...you can trust us to get you there Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

3

Contents:

Page

Articles: Technology - Light Up Your Life

6

The Better Life

10

Science Facts

14

Beauty - Quick and Easy Beauty Fixes

28

Nature Focus

36

Movie Review

38

- The Call - Our Idiot Brother

Cartoon - Buster

Seasonal Recipe: Chilli Chicken Stew

Puzzles:

Sudoku Codeword Quick Crossword Wordsearch - Chess Hidato Puzzle Solutions

39 20 12 16 26 34 35 47

Regulars: Local Useful Numbers Community Pages Index

35 39-47

It’s been a busy month. The bank of Mum and Dad has taken a bit of a battering.

We’ve been over to Edinburgh to settle our daughter into University. And that meant shopping, shopping and more shopping. We were in Argos so often we were on nodding terms with the staff (Hello, it’s just us - back AGAIN).

Anyway, as a result, I now have a terrible new disease - it’s called plastic-bag-itis.

Now, I like to think I do my bit for the environment as much as the next person, and at home I really did try to re-use plastic bags instead of buying them. In fact, I welcomed the charge on plastic bags when it was introduced. But, all is now lost they’re still FREE in Edinburgh!

I just found myself saying ‘Yes, please’ to the inevitable question ‘Would you like a bag?’ When you’ve been up and down Princes Street as often as we were, that’s a lot of plastic bags. And, ahem, yes I did bring them home. All of them! Well, I couldn't just throw them out, that would be totally wrong. I plan to re-use them of course. I would think I probably have about 6 months worth now, safely stored in the garage, (inside another plastic bag).

It’s going to be a difficult 4 years - as the Borg would say ‘Resistance is futile’ (a little nod to all you Star Trek fans out there).

I’m going back to Edinburgh in a couple of weeks - help!

Deirdre

46

Carryduff Focus Magazine is published by Local Focus, a totally independent small business.

Local Focus cannot be held responsible for any advert content, including errors and omissions. Local Focus does not endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. We endeavour to ensure that all information given within this magazine is accurate, but this cannot always be guaranteed.

4

Welcome to the October issue of the Carryduff Focus

Deadline for adverts for the November issue: Monday 21st Oct Deadline for contributions to the Community Pages: Wed 23rd Oct

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Ivanhoe Hotel 556 Saintfield Road, Carryduff

Tel: 028 90 812240 Book your Office Christmas Party Lunch for just £15.95 per person Dinner for just £19.95 per person Ivanhoe Party Nights 13th and 14th December £29.95 per person

Pensioners’ Christmas Lunches from just

£11.50

includes Christmas

Sparkle Cocktail, Dinner and Disco until 1am

To book, please phone 028 90 812240 or call at Reception

Plumbing & Heating Oil & Gas Boiler Servicing Installation of Renewable Energies - Solar Biomass etc Based in Carryduff, we provide an extensive range of Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Mechanical Services in the local area and further afield, to meet with every client’s expectations.

Please ring us today for a free quotation: Tel:

02890 817841

Email: info@hannamechanical.com Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

5

6

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

‘Your local agent’

Successfully selling & managing property in Carryduff since 1985

Call - Click - Visit

14b Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8DN

028 90812422 - www.alannewell.com

Home Heating Oil  Mini Tanker Service Small Orders On Request  Deliveries 6 Days Per Week Oil, Coal and Bottled Gas EMERGENCY RUN OUT SERVICE INCLUDING SATURDAYS & TOP UPS

NOW DELIVERING IN YOUR AREA Easy Payment Plan Available All major credit and debit cards accepted

Tel Belfast: 028

Established 1982

9053 8870 or Saintfield: 028 9722 8002

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

7

HOME CARE PODIATRY For an appointment, please call Laura on

07540 143 330 Gift Vouchers now available Foot Care In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChS hcpc Registered Podiatrist/ Chiropodist

Kitchens  New Builds Rewires  Bathrooms Lighting and Sockets Domestic Smoke Alarms

Treatments carried out for all foot conditions:

- Routine Nail Care - Corn/Callus Removal - Verruca Treatments - Diabetic Assessments and Foot Care - Podiatric Orthoses/Insoles and Pads Evening & Weekend Appointments Available NEW - wide variety of food care products for purchase

 Commercial and Domestic garden          

8

maintenance Power Washing, patios, drives, etc Coloured pebbles supplied and laid Decorative flagging / paving / walls Hedge cutting & tree pruning / felling Lawns scarified & re-sowed, feeding done New lawns laid / sowed / turfed Domestic, Field & Sheep fencing erected Fields / paddocks / large grass areas grass topped / cut Mini digger work undertaken General tidy ups - grass cutting

Fully Insured Quality Assured Free Estimates All Waste Removed

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

www.keenanhealthcare.co.uk

KeenanH ealthcare FirstforRecruitment

At Keenan Healthcare we specialise in Qualified Social Work and Allied Health appointments throughout Northern Ireland.

We are currently recruiting for Social Work and Allied Health professionals to register for on-going contracts.

You will be registered with NISCC or HPC and hold a full driving licence.

Pilates Classes for all Levels Physiotherapy for treatment of back &

Contact our Healthcare team today for a confidential chat: 0844 870 6524 or email your CV to info@keenanhealthcare.co.uk Keenan Healthcare Ltd is an equal opportunity employment business

neck pain, sports injuries & joint pain

Angela Beattie

Jo Jingles p9

Iyengar Yoga 速 Teacher

Iyengar Yoga for strength, flexibility & relaxation

Classes for all Levels @ Core Health

Enrolling now: 07709 523 334

angelabeattieyoga@gmail.com www.iyengaryoga.org.uk

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

69683 Pages 9-18-21-34.indd 1

9

20/09/2013 08:24

10

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

NOW delivering Quality Heating Oil at competitive prices in your area

Domestic Heating Oil ▪ Farm Fuels ▪ Commercial Fuels Mini Tanker Available All major credit cards accepted ▪ Prompt Delivery Service Mon-Sat

Oilways Dependable!

48 Saintfield Road, Crossgar. BT30 9H4

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

11

Sudoku

For solution, see page 47

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.

12

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Children’s Party Mascot Hire From £30.00 For More Details Contact Andrea on

07968 897540

GET CASH FOR YOUR ENDOWMENT POLICY

Sell Your Endowment.

Get more than 100% of the surrender value.* Call the TEP Specialists now:

0800 919 021 (quoting Carryduff Focus)

www.surrendalink.co.uk *Subject to selection criteria.

HBF WEBSITES Calling all tradespeople!

Need a smart yet simple website?

INTRODUCTORY OFFER £150* for first 5 clients Surrenda-link is a trading name of SL Investment management Ltd which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SL Investment Management Ltd is a registered company in England and Wales. Registered at 8-11 Grosvenor Court, Foregate Street, Chester, CH1 1HG. Registered No. 2485382. SL Investment Management is a member of the Association of Policy Market Makers .

*usually £199

Includes - Unlimited Webpages and Email Addresses, Photo Gallery, Facebook and Twitter Pages Email “Focus Enquiry” to hello@handbagfairy.co.uk or call 07702 873 273 to see sample sites

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

13

Chimneys: Repaired, Replaced, Removed Pointing: Ridges, Valleys, Brickwork Roofs Cleaned: Moss Removed and Treated Guttering: Replaced, Repaired Power Washing: Driveways, Walls, Patios Aerials: Repaired, Replaced, Removed

Tel: 028 9030 9949 Visit www.tvaerialsbelfast.co.uk Find. us on:

Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting & Fencing

Logs wood & ch for sa ip le

TREE SURGERY: Pruning, Dismantling, Felling, Hedge Work & FENCING .

14

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

LOGS FOR SALE at wholesale prices!

NET BAGS £3.50 each or 3 for £10 TON SACKS £48

(approx 15 net bags)

OIL & GAS BOILERS

10 Oak Hardwood HEAT LOGS £5

SERVICING & REPAIRS

12 softwood BRIQUETTES £4

Rapid Breakdown Service 24-hr Breakdown Service ALAN WEIR 7 Church Rd, Boardmills, Carryduff BT27 6UP

Tel: 028 9263 8422 Mob: 07710 670363

FREE Delivery throughout local area Also Tree Work &

Stump Removal

Contact: Lawrence 0774 555 3331

Is your Conservatory

TOO COLD in Winter?

TOO HOT in Summer?

roof before...

....and after

...we have the solution!

Lower Your Energy Costs • Reduce Glare • Reduce Rain Noise For further details, please ring today: 028 9752 1777 or 07905 852 860 Or visit our website: www.brownconservatories.co.uk

Find us on Facebook

Credit/Debit cards accepted

3 Meadow Drive, Ballygowan BT23 5XS Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

15

Codeword

14

11

19

8

3

25

3

4

13

5

19

24

8

18

3

21

6

19

26

12

6

18

2

19

1

17

14 2

Solution on page 47 Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown.

As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

9

18

9 1

13

21

18 22

21

19

19

L

19 8 12

S

18

26

13

6

20 24

22

I

10

8

26

13

8

13 8

6

8

22

26

21 22

3

22

13

18

13

8

14 7

8

23

25

10

22

14

1

19

4

9

1

14

L

8

16

6 3

18

13

14

22

15

14

19 21

19

26 15

21

24

1

11 13

9 22

19 26

21

9 23

13

22

14

I

19

21 13

19

8

14

S

19 19

1

’

.

PVC Fascia, Soffit & Guttering Full Bathroom Refurbishments Oil Boiler Services Garden Fences

also All Plumbing Jobs

Landlord Services

For your free estimate, call David: 07512 730603 or 028 9210 8043

16

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

All types of Electrical Works: Rewires • Alarms • Security Lighting Garden Lighting • Inspection & Testing

Has your Boiler been serviced recently?

Wise up to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide Contact us now to book your OFTEC boiler service and carbon monoxide check

Extensions, Renovations & Ground Works All aspects of Building Work carried out

Joinery ▪ Plastering Paving ▪ Brickwork Roof Work ▪ PVC Flexible and Reliable at affordable prices

For your free quotation, contact Alistair on:

No job too small ▪ Locally Based Builder

0790 222 0492 or 028 9187 3777 email: awjthompson@hotmail.com

www.awjthompson.com

t: 07546 634450 or 028

90 640212

www.newtownhomeimprovementsbelfast.co.uk

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

17

D Glavin

Established 1987

Plumbing & Heating       

New installations New bathroom suites Boiler servicing Power flushing Gas installations & servicing Landlord certificates Under floor heating

Visit our website: www.dglavinplumbing.co.uk

Tel Carryduff 07889 768 311 All aspects of plumbing, heating and gas work undertaken

the landscape company

...give your garden some T.L.C. Landscape Company

p18 Call today for a free consultation...

All clients that go ahead with our services receive a free garden design and free plant by plant maintenance schedule specific to your garden, worth £500 Kyle Reid (HND Horticulture)

028 9061 6656 e:kyle@tlcni.com w:tlcni.com

design build plant maintain 18

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

69683 Pages 9-18-21-34.indd 2

20/09/2013 08:24

THURSDAY Carryduff

 Caring & compassionate service  Vaccinations, neutering & dentistry

Ivanhoe Hotel, Saintfield Rd, 5:15pm & 7:15pm Tel: Alice 07765 824 294

 State-of-the art anaesthetic monitoring  Comprehensive facilities  Dogs Trust Vouchers accepted  Free nurse clinics & advice

Tel: 028 90817109 21 Church Road, Carryduff, BT8 8DT www.hollygatevets.co.uk

October Offers 20% OFF TREATMENTS with this voucher*

(*Voucher valid Tues & Weds only, on any treatment normally costing £10 or more. One voucher per client, per day. Cannot be used if paying by Gift Voucher)

BEECHTREE KENNELS

Fridays in October: All Spray Tans £15, All Gelish Gel Nails £20

Teeth Whitening Clinic: Open All Year

Tues 15th Oct £99

(£20 deposit required)

Chic Beauty Clinic, Emerson House, Carryduff

Tel: 02890 813672

Small Family Run Kennels   

Idyllic Location & Facilities Purpose Built Modern Kennels Individual Attention Assured DARD Approved and Licensed Inspection Welcome - by Appointment

Visit our Website:

www.beechtreekennelsni.com

Tel: 02890 814849 or 079 9057 5129

Transfer Test

Tuition by Experienced Teacher Tel: 028 90 645511

29 Drumview Road, Carryduff. BT27 8YF

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

19

20

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Beechill Inn p21 14 Cedarhurst Rd Belfast BT87RH 02890 693193 www.beechillinn@btconnect.com Please keep footer E:beechill.inns@btconnect.com

Halloween Fun Night Thursday 31st October Disco, Magician, Balloon Modelling & Face Painting 5.30 - 8.00pm

Castlereagh Live

As part of its Castlereagh Arts Season Castlereagh Council in association with the Beechill Inn presents:

Comedy Club

Jazz

Fri 1 Nov: Time 9.00pm: Adm £4

Sun 3 Nov : Time 3.00pm Adm: £8

A night of stand-up comedy hosted by

Linley Hamilton

Neil Dougan & featuring local legends Sean Hegarty & Micky Bartlett.

headlines a night of Jazz spanning all eras, jam packed with Jazz classics and introducing a modern vibe.

A side-splittingly funny night guaranteed!

Christmas 2013 2 Course Lunch £12.50 4 course Dinner £27.00

Party Nights Friday 13 & 20 Resident DJ: Saturday 14 & 21 Live Music.

Super Sundays

‘Little Kids’ Eat Free 1.00-5.00pm Every Sunday

1 ‘Little Kid’ per adult

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

W:

69683 Pages 9-18-21-34.indd 3

21

20/09/2013 08:24

Grass cutting ▪ strimming Edging ▪ Hedge trimming Patio cleaning Call Michael today on: Mob: 07811 472 688 Based in Carryduff • Free Estimates

GARY DAVIDSON

Bloomfield Blinds Specialists in Cleaning Venetian Blinds PHONE FOR QUOTATION Venetian ▪ Vertical Blinds ▪ Curtain Rails Roller Blinds ▪ Supplied, Fitted & Repaired

COMPETITIVE RATES Any handyman Jobs also done by fitters if required Contact Gary 07884 090505 Email: gary.davidson02@btinternet.com 22

TREE SERVICES from

We cater for ALL tree related work, planting to dangerous tree removal

Call Raymond on 07921 256556 or 028 9751 0403 City & Guilds NPTC Qualified

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Adrian Murray Plumbing & Heating

All types of Plumbing and Heating work undertaken

Full Bathroom Refurbishments Underfloor Heating Solar Hot Water Systems Oftec Registered

Call Adrian on:

07515 148 605

DOE Approved

LEARN TO DRIVE FOR LIFE

Phone for latest offer prices Packages Tailored to suit YOUR pocket

Theory Tuition NOW available E: hughessom@talktalk.net T: 028 9081 3884 M: 07795 243554

Smart Wash-in Dry Cleaners & Launderette For all your laundry needs  Washing & Drying, Ironing, Dry Cleaning & Alterations

 Specialists in Bridal Wear, suede & leather  Shoe Repairs  Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners for hire

Domestic & Commercial For a professional and friendly service

23 Church Rd, Carryduff, BT8 8DT Tel: 028 9081 3131 39 Glen Rd, Castlereagh, BT5 7LT

Tel: 028 9070 1662 349 Woodstock Rd, Belfast, BT6 8PT

Tel: 02890 454128

www.smartwash-in.co.uk

Red Brae Business Park, 3m Drumalig Rd, Temple. BT27 6UD

Vincey formerly Lough Moss Motors welcomes customers old and new

MOT ▪ PSV Prep ▪ Diagnostics Timing Belts ▪ Brakes ▪ Clutches All Mechanical Repairs To book your car in -

phone 028 9751 2840 or mob: 07927 082 568 or 07591 341765 Find us on Drumalig Road past Rockmount Golf Club

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

23

3rd Generation Family Run Business 30 years experience

Summer’s over...time to put your heating back on!

Is your heating on full but it’s still cold?

Are your heating bills sky high due to radiators not heating fully?

You need a Complete Heating System Power Flush!

• We can clear the sludge from your radiators • Your radiators will then heat to their full capacity • Hotter radiators mean a warmer home & more efficient use of fuel Your entire heating system will be drained down and cleared out, then we add anti rust chemicals to the system to keep it operating efficiently.

If you think your radiators might need flushed out, give us a call and one of our engineers will visit, diagnose the problem and give you a free quotation.

RJS Patterson and Sons, 111 Mealough Road, Carryduff, BELFAST BT8 8LT

Tel: 028 9081 7899 or 028 9081 7901 24

web: www.rjspatterson.com

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Paddington Lodge Day Nurseries Paddington Lodge Day Nurseries, situated on the outskirts of both Carryduff and Saintfield, offer high quality childcare in a warm, caring and homely environment provided by our qualified, experienced staff.

Our Carryduff branch has been serving the local community for 24 years and our Saintfield branch is now in its 11th year.

Both nurseries provide a fully inclusive care package. We supply all formula milks, spoon feeds and solid food i.e. breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack, as well as all bottles and Pampers nappies. All meals are freshly prepared on the premises using local produce and all children are given fresh fruit and vegetables daily.

Outdoor Play Area - Carryduff

For school-age children we have a Breakfast Club and offer a drop-off and collection service from all local primary schools. An afternoon snack is provided and we also supervise homeworks with parental consent.

Pre-School Room Carryduff

Both our nurseries operate an “open door� policy so please feel free to call in at anytime or alternatively, contact us on the numbers listed above and we will be only too happy to send you a brochure.

Carryduff 57 Hillsborough Rd Tel: 9081 3023

Baby Room Saintfield

Saintfield 40 Old Belfast Road Tel: 9751 9295 Opening Hours:

Mon to Fri 7:30am to 6pm www.paddingtonlodgenursery.co.uk

Outdoor Play Area - Saintfield

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

25

Quick Crossword Across

Down

1

Employed (4)

1 Utmost (8)

3

Loyal (8)

2 Not late (5)

9

Whirlwind (7)

4 On a ship (6)

10 Big (5)

5 Relates (5)

11 Ceremonial leader (5)

6 List of ingredients (7)

12 Save (6)

7 Vegetable (4)

14 Twist together (6)

8 Round container (6)

16 Thick oil (6)

13 Communications (8)

19 Steps (6) 21 Friends (5) 24 Not dead (5) 25 Beginning (7)

1

For solution, see page 47

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 9

10

11

12 13

14

15

16

17

18 19

15 Zero (7)

23

17 Wealthier (6)

24

20

21

22

25

18 On land (6) 20 Distinguished (5)

26 In company (8)

22 Alliance (5)

27 Small insect (4)

23 Silly (4)

26

27

GARY NEESON UPHOLSTERY ALL TYPES OF UPHOLSTERY WORK UNDERTAKEN Tel: 07970

391138

garyneesonupholstery@hotmail.co.uk

Advertising ...without the sting!

An advert this size in the Carryduff Focus costs just £20* (or as little as £16* as part of a package booking)

All major credit cards accepted

*Subject to Vat

Call Deirdre today 028 90 817579 26

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Beautiful Hair - Naturally Award Winning Salon HHHHH 5 Star Salon Head Office Hair Company Queensway, Carryduff, Co. Antrim, BT8 8NX

T: 028 9081 5987 Member of G oo

d S a lo n

HHHHH G u id e

The Hairdressing Council

We are passionate about making you and your hair look and feel fantastic. Our award winning, professional hairstylists provide a friendly and personal approach to all your hair needs. Our innovative services and premium products combine together to create a style as unique as you are. We are committed to discovering the look that is just right for you, and one that has been created to enhance your individuality. We will listen, advise and care for your hair, then together develop and create ideas for future appointments.

At our 5 Star Salon we are also hair colouring specialists, we create bespoke hair colour ideas - each individually originated for you.

We go further to inspire you, it’s essential for us to get your look just right.

HeadOffice are: • Professional and experienced hairdressers trained to the highest possible standards.

• The best quality professional products are always used on your hair. We are also GHD stockists.

• Colour Correction specialists: Advanced colour training and many years experience allow us to take on the most advanced hair colouring tasks, to ensure you get the results you require.

We give absolute attention to detail to ensure the most stunning results on your styles and cuts. Or give someone you care for one of our gift vouchers as a special thank you. Call us for all your hair coloring, cuts, and styling needs to find your true beauty today!

28

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

For an appointment, please phone 028 90 815775

October Offers Formal Beauty Package Full Body Spray Tan Gelish on Fingers Make up Application

just

ÂŁ50

½ price Sunbeds All offers available during October 2013 only

Find us on

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

29

Road Traffic Collisions - Dos and Don’ts Have you been involved in a Road Traffic Collision recently? Do you know what to do when it happens? The law Society has produced advice as follows: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Call the emergency services if necessary – 999; Move away from damaged cars to somewhere safe; Call the Police if anyone is injured; Obtain registration numbers of the vehicles involved; Exchange information with other persons involved. (Names, addresses, telephone numbers, insurance information); 6. Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses; 7. Take pictures of the accident using a camera phone or digital camera; and 8. Call your Solicitor immediately.

Don’t Settle Any Claim Without First Speaking to a Solicitor Campbell Stafford Solicitors having extensive experience in dealing with RTC claims and would advise you not to settle any claim without having first spoken to a solicitor. Campbell Stafford Solicitors are independent of any Insurance Company or Accident Management Company and will place your interests first.

Don’t Settle Any Claim Early Some insurance companies have been known to contact the injured party shortly after an accident and making an offer to settle. In a recent case the responsible party’s Insurance Company offered our client £1000 by telephone but once we were involved our client ended up accepting £6500.00. We would not advise settling a claim until all medical evidence has been obtained and the proper legal procedures have begun. If liability is admitted then all your legal costs are paid for by the insurance company.

Don’t Just Accept a Panel Solicitor There are many Accident Management Companies who will wish you to use their own panel solicitor. However, you have the legal right to choose your own solicitor by virtue of Section 6 (1) of the Insurance Companies (Legal Expenses Insurance) Regulations 1990. Your insurance company is not allowed to dictate to you which lawyer you retain for your case regardless of any terms and conditions they might be seeking to rely upon.

Don’t Worry, Campbell Stafford Solicitors Can Help We know that dealing with the aftermath of a Road Traffic Collision can be extremely upsetting, frustrating and stressful. Campbell Stafford can help with talking to the Police, dealing with the insurance company and help getting you back on the road. We can deal with uninsured/ untraced drivers, car hire, rehabilitation costs and claiming back excess.

If you have had a Road Traffic Collision within the last 3 years which was not your fault, please contact Michael Stafford on 02890 230808 for confidential, independent advice.

Tel: 02890

230808 web: www.campbellstafford.com

Quaygate, 19-21 Station St, Belfast, BT3 9DA 30

Michael Stafford

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Everything for Autumn!

Autumn Bedding ♦ Ready-Planted Containers ♦ Spring Bulbs 88 Belfast Road, Saintfield Tel: 028 90 814331 e:info@saintfieldnurserycentre.co.uk

www.saintfieldnurserycentre.co.uk

END OF SUMMER SALE Buy 4 Roller or 4 Vertical Blinds Get a 5th Blind FREE t

Carryduff Showroom: Tel: 028 9081 4197 Unit 16-17 Edgar Industrial Estate, Comber Road, Carryduff. BT8 8ND Also at Newtownabbey 028 9086 2872 and Portadown 028 3833 2323

www.classicblindsni.co.uk Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

31

Carryduff Offers Available: 14th October to 3rd November 2013

Emerson House, Ballynahinch Rd, Carryduff. Telephone: 028 90 812137 32

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Carryduff COMPOSTED WOODCHIPS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY OR COLLECTION PROVIDING A COMPLETE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE SERVICES FULLY INSURED, EQUIPPED & QUALIFIED For advice and a free quotation,

0800 587 8733 0707 487 8733 (24hrs) Tel: 028 9081 4488 Fax: 028 9081 4333 Freephone:

email: info@treemaintenance.com

Mobile:

69 Upper Mealough Road, Carryduff, BT8 8LR

w w w. t r e e m a i n t e n a n c e . c o m

Based in Carryduff.

We offer professionally and competitively priced: ▪ Window Cleaning - traditional and pure water fed pole system ▪ Gutter, Conservatory & Fascia/Soffit Cleaning ▪ Roof Cleaning ▪ Patio & Driveway Power Washing Also: ▪ Exterior Property Painting ▪ Garden Maintenance ▪ Grass Cutting, Strimming & Pruning

For your free estimate, or for more information, please call

0800 0467346 or 07814 630171 www.allovercleaning.co.uk

I’m looking for some new names to be added to the back up distribution list. If you like walking, are reasonably fit and you’re willing to deliver the Focus door-to-door in our local area, then please ring Deirdre on: 02890 817579 or email info@localfocusmags.co.uk Competitive rate paid.

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

33

Solution on p 47

The Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Plumbing & Heating BTK Services specialist p34

• Bespoke Design, Supply & Installation.

• Choice of showrooms available.

• Create YOUR ideal Bathroom Step by Step.

Call NOW on M: 077 5380 4407 T: 028 9081 3471 E: keith@btkservices.com 5 Glennor Cresent, Carryduff, BT8 8HW

www.btkservices.com 34

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

69683 Pages 9-18-21-34.indd 4

20/09/2013 08:24

Moss Road Accident Repair Prop:

Mark McKelvie Before

After

    

Plastic Bumper Repairs Headlight Bracket Repairs Re-sprays & Colour Changes All Minor and Major Repairs Private and Insurance work

we pay the first £100 insurance excess for own fault accidents

10% OFF Labour Costs with this ad Call 028 9722 8758 or text 07972 473 134

We Beat any Quote!

~ We work with Crash Services ~

Like us on Facebook

HIDATO

Solutions on page 47

Starting at 1 and finishing at 34, track your way from one hexagon to another (touching) hexagon, placing consecutive numbers into the empty shapes as you go.

Some numbers are already given.

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 Freephone08000132290 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 AND TAKEAWAYS New Century 90 812755 John Dorey’s 90 814595 Jolly Fryer 90 812060 Khyber 90 813822 Carryduff Cabs 90 812345 Carryduff Taxis 90 795050 Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630 EDUCATION Carryduff Primary Millennium Primary St Joseph’s Primary Carr Primary Moneyrea Primary

90 812918 90 813688 90 813523 92 638615 90 448443

LEISURE Lough Moss Centre Carryduff Library Ivanhoe Inn & Hotel

90 814884 90 813568 90 812240

©Puzzlepress.co.uk

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

35

In another of our series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature, right here in Carryduff Let me put in a few words in defence of nettles. I know they sting, and I know that we like to weed them out of our carefully-tended flower-beds. That’s fine, but if you happen to have a rough area in your garden, perhaps I might persuade you to let the nettles grow unimpeded: ideally the bigger the area the better. You see, nettles are vital host plants to a variety of insects, the most beautiful probably being the Peacock Butterfly. Have you ever studied this butterfly closely? If not, it would certainly reward careful inspection. They are magnificently marked, with the distinctive round patterns near the wing tips giving them the name, due to their resemblance to the peacock’s brightly coloured tail. I took this photo of one in my garden a few years ago.

The thing about the Peacock butterfly is that it will only lay its eggs on nettles, which become the sole food source of the caterpillars when they hatch out.

Hence the importance of nettles. The eggs are cocooned in a web strung between the leaves, and when the young hatch out they quickly nibble their way through their rich banquet of nettle leaves. In the first photo below, taken this summer, you can just make out the remains of the web to the right. Sadly, they did not survive, as the Council, in their tidy and efficient way, inadvertently trimmed the bank where the nettles grew, in Carryduff Park. However, the ones in the second frame (far right) were on a great stand of nettles along the margin of the river in the same park. Full marks to the Council for leaving these alone; and indeed for all the Buddleias they have planted, providing nectar for so many adult butterflies and bees!

When the caterpillars have eaten their fill of nettles and put on enough weight, they hide themselves away and form a chrysalis, inside which they hibernate. Then, by one of the great miracles of nature, they emerge, after an enormous metamorphosis, to fly away on their spectacular and magnificent wings. And all thanks to a clump of nettles!

By the way, leaving Carryduff for a moment, the RSPB are engaged in a nettle-planting campaign on Rathlin Island, for the sole purpose of providing cover for the Corncrake, which they hope to attract back after its extinction in Ulster. So, if you have some nettles that you simply must get rid of, simply contact the RSPB office in Belvoir Park (tel 028 9049 1547), and they will take it from there! And the Corncrake will thank you for your services to its cause!

Helen Long 36

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

All Drivers are DOE Approved and all cars are PSV’d

Special Offer:

Carryduff to Belfast International Airport Carryduff to Belfast City Airport

£25 £12

7-Seater Taxi Bus Available Call and Book NOW ▪ 24 Hour Service Available

PSV Owner Drivers Required - ring for details Visit our Facebook page, Carryduff Cabs

Your local cab company - fast, friendly reliable service

LAWNMOWERS Ken’s Engineering In business for the past 25 years Suppliers of new & reconditioned lawnmowers Repairs to all types of Mowers, Hedgecutters, Strimmers & Chainsaws

IT’S AUTUMN!....

Get your lawnmower serviced NOW FREE Local Collection / Delivery Service

Tel: 028

9081 4797

All makes and models repaired 27 Drumview Road Carryduff

Tiling & Joinery Tiling: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Halls etc Joinery: Wooden Floors Doors Fencing Decking

uPVC: Fascia Soffit Guttering

Hygienic wall / ceiling cladding

▪ Free Estimates ▪ Contact Stephen 07866 560 253 11 Winchester Road, Carryduff

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

37

Focus on Movies

By Peter Stevenson

AT THE CINEMA: The Call 15, (94 mins) Whom do you call when an emergency situation becomes insurmountable (Hint: it’s not ‘Ghostbusters’)? It’s Halle Berry, apparently. In The Call Ms Berry plays Jordan Turner, a 911 emergency operator who, plagued by guilt that her inability to help a distressed caller resulted in her grisly murder, redoubles her efforts to help another teenage girl who calls when the killer strikes again.

The first thing to note is yes, there are some plot holes (why the kidnapper does not confiscate his victim’s mobile phone is the most jarring), but most are small and forgivable. However, what it boils down to is a tired game of cat-and-mouse (think Speed, Panic Room, or the much imitated The Silence of the Lambs). Berry is, in the end, a lone female, pitted against a violent sociopath, intent on bringing about suffering due to his own Freudian issues.

What could save this movie from being one long 94 minute cliché is the acting. This task falls to the triumvirate of Berry, Abigail Breslin (as victim Casey Welson) and Michael Eklund (as kidnapper Michael Foster). The latter stars are given one-dimensional character roles and they add nothing to them. Any opportunity to develop these characters is missed, leaving them easily forgotten. Berry is slightly better, but where is the Oscar winner from Monster’s Ball?

(Probably consumed by X-Men mythology.)

Director Brad Anderson creates a clunky movie, too interested in stark visual juxtapositions to be a flowing, cohesive film. Hair-splitting aside however, it is a tense thriller in which you will be thoroughly engrossed, even if it is only for an hour-and-a-half. 3 / 5

On DVD: Our Idiot Brother 12 (90 mins) If this movie is to be believed, all that is required for the definition of an idiot is a cash-flow problem and the wish to live on a farm (I would say that most of us have been at least half-way there!). Enter Ned (Paul Rudd), the lovable rogue in his ultra-hip, urbane family. Being released from prison early (after unwittingly selling marijuana to a police officer), Ned stays with each of his three sisters, whom he aggravates consistently with his straightforward and honest manner. Rudd himself is charming and understated in this role. His natural nonchalance emanates, making his casting ideal. However, it is nothing we have not seen before from Rudd. He is very much in his comfort zone here and the movie as a whole is, ironically, worse off as a result. If only he’d pushed the boundaries…

His sisters, ably played by Elizabeth Banks (Role Models), Zooey Deschanel (Failure to Launch) and Emily Mortimer (Scream 3) contrast well with Rudd’s easy-going layabout as they are all severely uptight and each is under immense pressure for different reasons. It is for the audience to decide if Ned is an ever-present thorn in his sisters’ sides or vice versa. Either way, familial bonds shine through, showing themselves to be strong enough to weather these particular storms.

Director Jesse Peretz (also one of the writers) creates tension and discomfort amongst the family unit in a believable fashion. Peretz also shows the changed harmonious family in a credulous light. It is the transition where he fails, however. Change seems forced and acceptance laboured as we move swiftly to the inevitable ‘happy ending’.

Don’t expect a sequel, I’m not. 3 / 5 38

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Community Pages

FREE PAGES for local charities and non profit making organisations

Moneyrea Primary School Moneyrea Dodgers Our Year 5 –7 pupils enjoyed a novel approach to fundraising for the British Heart Foundation.

The children formed themselves into nine teams representing their School Houses; Stewart, Thompson and Redpath, to compete in our first ever ‘Ultimate Dodgeball Tournament’. The children played 36 exhausting matches and enjoyed a brilliant afternoon of sport. When the final points were totalled our Ultimate Dodgeball champions were, Thompson!! The children were sponsored by friends and family and between the three classes they raised a magnificent, £1370 for the British Heart Foundation!

Open Day If you are interested in a modern, challenging, fun-filled education for your children then Moneyrea PS may be worth a look. Prospective parents are invited to visit us on our Open Day on Wednesday the 4th December from 2.00pm – 4.00pm and 7.00pm – 9.00pm. To request a prospectus, or to arrange an alternative appointment to visit the school, contact Debbie on 02890 448 443. You can also visit our website at : www.moneyreaprimary.co.uk Comenius We have just received the fantastic news that our application to take part in a Europe wide project has been accepted. This two year project involves schools from eight countries joining together to develop programmes of learning around the theme of ‘Outdoor Learning’. We are looking forward to hosting a visit from our partner schools in February 2014.

Carryduff Primary School had a real treat recently when Fields of Life brought the Ugandan Children’s Choir to sing for them

Buster

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

39

Community Pages

FREE PAGES for local charities and non profit making organisations

St Ita’s Primary School

Local Carryduff charity The

New P1 class photos

Laurence Trust make a donation to Lisburn charity Success NI, who focus on showing people how to transform troublesome or limiting thoughts and feelings. Chris Nugent and Orla Davey founding members of The Laurence Trust, present a cheque for £500 to Paul Tracey and representatives from Success NI.

The Laurence Trust aims to reach out to young men suffering an eating disorder & provide information on support available to them and their families as well as provide up to date information on eating disorders and related mental health issues. The charity wants to ensure work with other healthcare providers and voluntary support groups to raise awareness. For further information, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Craft Fair Carryduff Presbyterian Ch

IN AID OF MALAWI PROJECTS

Carryduff Library Tel: 02890 813568

Carryduff Presbyterian Church Halls Church Rd, Carryduff Sat 2nd Nov 10am to 4.00pm

Rhythm and Rhyme Sessions for under 4’s held every 2nd and 4th Fridays in the month from 11am – 11.30am.

Range of craft stalls (come along and start your Christmas shopping nice and early) Free Admission

Knit and Natter Club 1st Friday of each month 10.30am – 11.30am.

Teas and Coffees will be available (for a small donation)

40

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Carryduff Historical Society Monday 14th October 2013 ‘Prison, Protests and Hunger Strikes how Ulster women fought for the vote’ Speakers: Dr Margaret Ward, Director of the Women's Resource & Development Agency, Belfast and Dr Myrtle Hill, Director of the Centre for Women's Studies at Queen's.

The meeting starts at 8pm, in the Committee Room in Lough Moss Centre.

Open to non-members but if you would like to join just come along and have a chat with the Membership Secretary.

Carryduff Parish (St Ignatius) J Club Junior youth club - Friday evenings @ 7.30 - 9pm p2 to p7 age children We have a packed filled programme planned right up to Christmas.

Some activities : football coaching, crafts, baking, games, outings, kids praise & puppers, bouncy castles, food and tuck shop and lots more........ contact: Keith Shaw 07901 935205

CARRYDUFF NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM Halloween Message Most people enjoy the festivities at Halloween, however 'trick or treating', bonfires, fireworks and sparklers aren't always fun. Unfortunately these festivities also bring with them serious injuries, criminal damage to property and annoyance to some members of the community. In previous years during the run up to Halloween reports of criminal damage and youths causing annoyance have increased. This year high visibility police patrols will be placed in identified hotspot areas to prevent the crimes occurring. Anyone caught breaking the law will be dealt with robustly.

The following safety advice will make Halloween a safe but enjoyable time for everyone.

         

Fireworks require a licence - except indoor fireworks and sparklers.

It is illegal to possess, purchase, sell, handle or use fireworks except under licence.

Only adults should light or handle fireworks.

Never ever go back to a firework once lit - even if it does not go off.

When watching fireworks, stand well back.

It is an offence to throw fireworks in the street or other public places.

Always supervise children around fireworks.

Never give sparklers to children under the age of five.

Light sparklers one at time and always wear gloves.

Keep a bucket of water close by and put sparklers in it when they go out.

You can be fined up to £5,000 for breaking the law in relation to fireworks.

Police recommend that fireworks should be purchased from reputable licensed dealers, not from market stalls or individuals selling door-to-door. If you have information about illegal fireworks sales contact your local police station. These fireworks may not be British Standard approved and could be extremely dangerous.

The message is simple - enjoy Halloween, but be sensible and don’t break the law.

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

41

The Crystal Ball

St Joseph’s Primary School

The Pretty ‘n’ Pink Gala Ball is back with a bang!

The Gala Ball is the key fundraising event of the Pretty ‘n’ Pink calendar year, taking place during breast cancer awareness month.

The children in Primary Two enjoyed bringing in the harvest in September. They had planted lots of vegetables in the P1 Sensory Garden before the summer holidays.

They even brought the fruits (and vegetables) of their labour home to cook for their dinner.

Yummy!

Hosted by Citybeat’s Stephen Clements, The 2013 Crystal Ball will take place on Saturday 12th October... and Pretty ‘n’ Pink invite you to join them for a Magical Evening of Fantasy and Fun. Guests at the black tie event will enjoy a delicious Swedish natural fruit cider by drinks reception sponsor älska cider in the opulent surroundings of The Great Hall before feasting on a sumptuous three course meal in the famous Sir William Whitla Hall, Queens University Belfast. Entertainment on offer includes close up magician Rodd Hogg, and live music by the Jukebox Jurors.

Tickets to this event cost £60 per person, £600 for a table of 10 and are limited. It is advisable to book asap as previous years have sold out extremely quickly.

Funds raised from the gala event will be used to provide small grants to breast cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland to help with practical requirements such as mortgage payments, travel expenses, home heating, much needed respite breaks, and any specific requests that an individual patient may have.

For further information, or to book please contact Noeleen McErlane on 02890 890342 / 02890 517043, email prettynpinkni@hotmail.co.uk, or visit our website at www.prettynpink.org

School Council Speak Up! In order to write the school Development Plan, Mr Donnelly thought it would be a good idea to consult the pupils. Mrs. Early talked to the School Council about all aspects of life at St. Joseph’s. There was a lot of open, honest, lively discussion as the Council put forward their views. The next step in the process will be for all the children to complete the “Pupil Questionnaire.” This important information will be analysed and used to help in the future development of our school.

Instonians Ladies Hockey Club ~ New Players Needed ~ Instonians Ladies is a small friendly club with players of all levels and abilities. As well as a fantastic coaching team, use of a top-class pitch, the club also boasts a great social life. Whether you played last year or 15 years ago, it’s never too late!. Would you like to join us? drop down to training any Tues evening, 6pm at Shaw’s Bridge or contact us by email at instoniansladies@gmail.com 42

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Orangefield Presbyterian Church - Marriage Course Build a healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. This course is for any couple who wants to build a strong and lasting relationship, especially: • those who want to enhance their marriage • those in the first 5 years of marriage • those at a challenging stage e.g. the birth of a child, a career change, teenagers at home, the ‘empty nest’ • those struggling with issues in their marriage The course, while based on Christian principles, is very helpful for any couple with or without a Christian faith or church background. 7 evenings commencing Tuesday 1st October 7pm 9.45pm. Cost: £90 per couple (Assistance available if cost prohibitive) PRE-REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL Contact: avril@orangefield.org.uk or tel 028 9070 9296

Cedar Foundation Charity Man Auction Local girl, Lisa McBriar, a Volunteer for the Cedar Foundation is hosting a Charity Man Auction in the Park Avenue Hotel on Saturday 12th October at 7pm. Lisa says “Before you get the wrong end of the stick ladies, we are not auctioning off dates here (sigh), some of our best local male business talent is auctioning off their time and expertise in areas such as personal training, hairdressing, Swedish massage, teeth whitening, makeup lessons & much more. All proceeds will go straight to The Cedar Foundation which is a local charity for children & adults living with disabilities and brain injury in Northern Ireland.” This is a cause close to Lisa's heart as her son who suffers from cerebral palsy has availed of Cedar's services. Tickets are £25 and for ladies only who will be treated to a buffet meal before the auction. See poster left Get your tickets from Lisa on 07764485145 or from www.facebook.com/eventerpriseni, or from www.eventerpriseni.co.uk

TinyLife Tel: 028 90 815050

Macmillan Cancer Support

Cbeebies Disney Tribute breakfast on Saturday 23rd November at the Auld House, Moneyreagh.

Kiddies can come along and enjoy breakfast with their favourite Disney characters. Adults £10 and children £5.

To book call Valerie on 90815050.

Solicitors across NI in partnership with Macmillan are offering a free will writing service. Throughout November, the solicitors will waive their fees for writing a basic will and instead ask clients for a voluntary minimum donation of £50 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

TinyLife 25th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service in St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast on Sunday 24th November at 3.30pm.

An interdenominational service celebrating 25 years of supporting premature and sick babies born in Northern Ireland.

Open to everyone. RSVP by 18th Nov. rsvp@tinylife.org.uk

To find your nearest solicitor, call Joanne Young on 07779 289 179 or email jyoung@macmillan.org.uk

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

43

Church Info ♦ Church Info ♦ Church Info 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. Wednesday Holy Communion: 10.30am Followed by lunch on 4th Wednesday Parish Secretary: Jenny Eralp 90813489 (Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.30pm) Ring for details Parish Prayer Meeting & Parish Home Group Bible Study ring for details on Squirrels, Sorted Sun: 7:30pm to 9pm (12-18yrs). Contact Elaine Donnell 07957 554226 Beavers, Cubs, J-Club Fri: 7:30pm to 9pm (P2-P7 age). Contact Keith Shaw 07901 935205 Rainbow S-Club Sun: 10:30-11:30am (3-13 yrs). Contact Raymond Scott 02890 812515 Guides and Scouts Thurs: 7pm to 9pm. Contact Gordon Crothers 02897 528026 Brownies Babies and Toddlers Fri: 10:00 to 11:30am.

Bowling Club Wed:7:30-9:30pm Golf Society As arranged, contact office for details

Carryduff Baptist Church Pastor - Gordon Walker 0777 962 5571 Or contact Church Elder Roy Donlop 028 90 813686 Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm www.carryduffbaptist.org Youth Fellowship Sun: 8:30pm Contact Johnnie Black 90 449250 Bible Study: Parents and Toddlers Tues: 10:00am. Contact Maisie Smith 90 703336 Tues 8pm Kids@Trailblazers Sun 11:00am Contact Daphne Neill 028 92 660687 Want to know Bright Hour for Seniors 3rd Wed: 10:45am. Contact Rita Carson 90 815214 more about Campaigners for Boys Wed: 6:45-8pm. Ages 4-18 Contact Christianity?

Jim Norris 90 813726 Wed 8:15pm Girls Brigade Thurs: 6:45pm. Contact Emma Manning 90 449674 Fellowship Ladies1st Mon Marion Moreland 90 644659 Mens 3rd Mon Fred 90 703336

Carryduff Elim Church Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 817270 Sunday Services: 11am Morning Worship and 6.30pm (crèche at Morning Service) Noah’s Ark (Parent & Toddlers) Thursday 10am Healing Rooms (Prayer for the Sick) Thursday 8pm Kidzone Friday 6.30pm Young People’s Fellowship Every Sunday Evenings

Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff, Fr Martin Kelly 90 812238 Sunday Masses: Vigil Sat 6pm, Sun 9am,10:30am,12noon The following groups meet in the Parish Centre (behind the Ivanhoe): Bridge Sun: 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Seamus Sloan 90 812171 Drumbo Golf Soc: 90794833 Badminton (Adults) Mon: 8:30pm. Mary O’Hara 90 813142.

Tai Chi: 90 815439 Bowling Tues: 8-10pm Raymond McConvey 90 703242 Beavers Tues: 6:30-7:40pm, Wed: 6:40-7:50pm. Siobhan Laverty 90 812047 Yoga Tues: 7:00-8:15pm Valerie McCrory 90 795472 Play School: Cubs Mon & Thurs 6:30 to 8pm. Ronan McCaughey 07752871490 Kate Toner 90 812242 Scouts Mon & Tues: 8.00-9:30pm. Joe McGrady 07948 270965 Youth Club: Venturers Sun: 7.30-9.30pm Pat Polin 90 812568 Chris Conway Set Dancing Thurs: 8:15pm to 10:30pm. Hugh McGoran 91 820620 90 817622 Speech & Drama Mary Hesketh 92 607579 Irish Dancing: Norney School Alison Norney 028 90 796770 McGarrity School Alice Murray 07914 398 980 44

To advertise t: Community 90 817579 e:Notices info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk are FREE in the Carryduff Focus!

Cairnshill Methodist Church Rev Colin Duncan 028 90 790570 Sunday Services: 11:30am Holy Communion on 1st Sunday of the month Check our website for latest information on our organisations over the summer months. www.cairnshillmethodist.org email: cj.duncan@btinternet.com See main community page entry on page 47

Carryduff Presbyterian Church, Rev Alistair Smyth 028 90 812232 Find us on Facebook

carryduffpc

Sunday Services: 11:30am and 7pm www.carryduffpresbyterian.org.uk

Sunday School: 10:30am. Creche and Children’s Church during Sunday morning Service.

Parents & Toddlers Wed: 10am-12noon. Contact Lesley 90 812232 Girls Brigade Tues: under 5s 6:30 to 7:45 other ages 7pm to 8:45. Contact Andrea 90814268 Boys Brigade Thurs: age 5-8 6:30pm to 7:30pm, age 8-11 7pm to 8:15pm, age 11-18 7:30pm to 9:45pm. Contact David Guthrie 90 666494 Mixed Bowling Fellowship Mondays: 7:45pm Ladies PW 1st Mon of month (not Jun,July&Aug): 7:45pm. Contact Lesley Smyth 90 812232 Mens Fellowship 2nd Tues of month: 2pm Contact Hugh Munro 90 812361 Badminton Wed: Juniors (under 16s) 7:15 to 8:15pm, Seniors (over 16s) 8:15 to 10:30pm.

Contact Brian Lowry 90 813424 Table Tennis Fri 7pm. Contact Mervyn 90 812749

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 Contact Wilfred Crawford 90 813306 Childrens’ Meeting Wed 7:00pm -7:50 ( Sept- April) Contact Miriam McLaughlin 90 815846 Bible Study Group Wed 8pm -9:30pm. Contact Minister Senior Youth Group Fri @ 8:00pm (Sept- May) Contact Mark Stronge 07882 109848 Mens Breakfast Club 4-6 times per year Contact Minister

Newtownbreda Gospel Hall, 96A Newtownbreda Road, Belfast.

www.newtownbreda gospelhall.com

Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School Sunday 3pm (Sept to June) Young People’s Meeting Monday 7pm (Oct to March) For enquiries and transport ring William: 028 90 813500

Ballymagarrick Gospel Hall, Hillsborough Road, Carryduff.

Tel: 02892 639224 www.ballymagarrickgospelhall.org.uk Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Gospel Meeting Sunday 7pm Sunday School 3pm Children’s Meetings each Tues @ 7pm.

For transport ring Ruth 02892 639224.

Purdysburn Gospel Hall, Belfast BT8 8LT

Moneyreagh NonSubscribing Presbyterian Church, Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 (Manse) or 07729 178093 (mobile)

Gospel Meeting alternate Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Oct to Sunday Service: 11.30am April) For enquiries & transport ring William: 028 90813500 Sunday School 10:15am on 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays (as Carryduff Gospel Hall, 1 Comber Road, Carryduff. appropriate.

Tel:028 9081 3899 www.carryduffgospelhall.com Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church is a liberal Sunday Services: Morning Service 11am Church. All are very welcome.

Sunday School 3pm Evening Service 7pm

Elkana Christian Fellowship, 1A Comber Road, C’duff. www.elkanachristianfellowship.com Morning Worship 11am Fellowship Service 6:30pm

Prayer & Bible Study Tuesday 8pm

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

45

Index of Advertisers..........…..Quick Guide Aerial Services Aerial & Roofing Services

Electrician 14

AWJ Thompson WG Electrical Services

2

Estate Agent

Attic Stairs Attic Ladders

Alan Newell

Bar/Bistro Beechill Inn Ivanhoe Hotel

21 5

Bathrooms Brae Bathrooms BTK Services RJS Patterson

19 29 32 31

Boiler Servicing AW Boiler Services AWJ Thompson WA Boiler Services

Saintfield Nursery Centre Crossnacreevy Nurseries Michael Downs Head Office

15 17 22

David McKelvie Core Health

Car Servicing

Hotel

Moss Road Accident Repair 35 Redbrae Motors 23

Ivanhoe Hotel

Carpet Cleaning

Keenan Healthcare

Children’s Activities 9

Andrea Lowry

13

Paddington Lodge

25

Cleaning All Over Cleaning More to Life

33 26

Computer Repairs MPY Computers Smart IT Support

22 11

Conservatory Roofs Brown Conservatories

15

Driving Instructor Hughes School of Motoring

46

23

Aerial & Roofing Services

9

Supermarket

Campbell Stafford

Spar, Carryduff 5 9

14

19 13

30

32, 33

Taxis Carryduff Cabs Saintfield Taxis

37 3

ST Services

37

Tree Surgeon 19 Front

Autumn View Clarke Cunningham Tree Maintenance Gillespie Tree Care

22 33 14

Tuition 14 18

Joseph Jenkins

19

Upholstery 23

Gary Neeson

26

Vet

Lawnmower Repairs/ 37

Hollygate Veterinary Clinic 19

Website Design

Painter & Decorator Ivanhoe Painting & Decorating 13

Handbag Fairy Websites

Pilates and Physiotherapy

Yoga

Core Health

21 5

Tiler 37

Laundry

Ken’s Engineering

Beechill Inn Ivanhoe Hotel

Solicitor

Landscaping

Smart Wash-in

16

Restaurant

16

Kitchens

Gillespie Tree Care The Landscape Company

David McKelvie

Slimming World Weight Watchers

Kennels and Daycare

Belfast Kitchen Company

Children’s Nursery

8 12

Property Maintenance

27

Joiner

Beechtree Kennels

Children’s Mascots

Homecare Podiatry Mark Lowe

Slimming Clubs

Jobs Available

ST Services

18 5

Roofing Services 8 22

Handyman

Newtown Home Improvements 17

17

31

Hairdresser

Health & Fitness

Jo Jingles

15 7 11

Garden Maintenance

Builder

Cleaning Doctor

13

Garden Centre

Blinds Bloomfield Blinds Classic Blinds

LP Services McKibben’s Fuels Quoile Fuels

23

Podiatrist

Financial Services SL Investment Management

Adrian Murray Plumbing D Glavin Plumbing & Heating Hanna Mechanical Ltd

7

Fuel Supplier 2 34 24

Beauty Salons Chic Beauty Factor 1

Plumbing & Heating 17 8

9

Core Health

13

9

To advertise t: 90 817579 e: info@localfocusmags.co.uk www.localfocusmags.co.uk

Cairnshill Methodist Church Weekly Activities: Monday Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday Saturday

7.15pm Fight 'n' Fit. Keep fit classes. 8.30pm Prayer Meeting.

10.30am Mums and Tots Girls' Brigade. Explorers from 6.15pm. Company Section from 7.30pm.

7.30pm Praise Group Practice 8.00pm Methodist Women in Ireland (2nd and 4th Wed. For exceptions see website 6.30pm Boys' Brigade junior Section.

8.00pm Bible Study. (Fortnightly alternating with Belvoir Methodist) 11.00am Friendship Friday fellowship group. Fortnightly.

6.30pm Junior Youth Club. (Primary aged children) 8.00pm Vibe Youth Club. (year 8 and older) 10.00am Golftastic

Special Events and Services: www.cairnshillmethodist.org Adopt-a-Child Open Evening Sat 28th Sept 7pm. Come and hear Ron and Pat Kelly, founders of Adopt-a-Child, tell their story.

'Back to Church' Sunday Service Sun 29th Sept 11.30am.

Men's Curry Night with Mitch (Crown Jesus Ministries) Sat 1st Oct 8pm All men welcome Harvest Thanksgiving Services Sun 13th Oct at 11.30am. United Service in Saintfield Road Presbyterian at 7.00pm.

Lay Witness Weekend Fri 22-Sun 24 Nov. Special events and Services. Everyone Pl check our website for latest information Welcome, families, friends and visitors.

Millennium Integrated Primary School would like to welcome back all our children and extend a very warm welcome to new children that have joined throughout the school, in P1 and in Nursery. Our Harvest Service and P1 Dedication will take place on 17th October 2013 to welcome our new P1 children and their parents to our school. This year we have had a complete upgrade to our C2K computer system. ICT is used throughout the school and everyone is delighted with this quicker system which will help in all areas of the curriculum.

Puzzle Solutions

(below) Hidato solution (below) Sudoku solution

from p12:

from p35:

Quick Crossword Solution from p26: Across: 1 Used, 3 Faithful, 9 Tornado, 10 Large, 11 Mayor, 12 Rescue, 14 Tangle, 16 Grease, 19 Stages, 21 Chums, 24 Alive, 25 Opening, 26 Together, 27 Ants.

Down: 1 Ultimate, 2 Early, 4 Aboard, 5 Tells, 6 Formula, 7 Leek, 8 Barrel, 13 Messages, 15 Nothing, 17 Richer, 18 Ashore, 20 Great, 22 Union, 23 Daft.

Wordsearch Hidden Phrase from p34: Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.

Blaise Pascal

(below) Codeword solution from p16: 1

2

3

4

15

16

17

L W G

14

S

V

Z

Y X

5

J

18

O

6

7

8

20

21

M Q

19

E

K

A N

9

T

22

I

10

11

12

13

23

24

25

26

B

U

H C

Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers

F

P

R D 47

PRINTING

DISTRIBUTION

5000 Double Sided A5 leaflets:

5000 Single Sided A6 postcards:

130gsm gloss paper

250gsm gloss card

£130

£135

.