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CarryduffFocus Carryduff, Moneyreagh and Drumbo
Bringing Local Business to Local People
OPENING HOURS: MON to FRI: 8:00am-4:30pm SAT: 8:00am-12:30pm
Christmas Packages... Package 1 Full body spray tan, gelish on hands OR toes and makeup £60.00 Package 2 Full body spray tan, gelish on hands OR toes £40.00 Package 3 Makeup application and file and paint £25.00
Semi permanent makeup clinic: Tues 18th Dec - Special offer £50.00 OFF.
Christmas Gift Vouchers Now Available Gift Sets Dermalogica, he-shi, whitetobrown, Bronze Leaf
Now Stocking: ProWhite teeth whitening pens £25.00
Visit our new website:
Find us on:
Open Christmas Eve Mon 24th Dec 9:30am - 1pm Re-opening after Christmas Sat 29th Dec Re-opening after New Year Thurs 3rd Jan
Christmas Packages... Package 1 Full body spray tan, gelish on hands OR toes and makeup £60.00 Package 2 Full body spray tan, gelish on hands OR toes £40.00 Package 3 Makeup application and file and paint £25.00
Semi permanent makeup clinic: Tues 18th Dec - Special offer £50.00 OFF.
Christmas Gift Vouchers Now Available Gift Sets Dermalogica, he-shi, whitetobrown, Bronze Leaf
Now Stocking: ProWhite teeth whitening pens £25.00
Visit our new website:
Find us on:
Open Christmas Eve Mon 24th Dec 9:30am - 1pm Re-opening after Christmas Sat 29th Dec Re-opening after New Year Thurs 3rd Jan
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.
Welcome to the December issue of the Carryduff Focus
Yay! It’s nearly Christmas! I love this time of year and I can fully understand how our pagan ancestors had a celebration around the Winter Solstice. We need something to look forward to when the days are so dark and short.
One thing I feel strongly about, especially at this time of year, is supporting our local businesses. I urge you to please ‘shop local’. There are so many small local businesses struggling in the current recession - your custom can make a big difference. The big multi nationals will do very nicely thank you. But, if we want our local shops to conveniently stay open, we need to support them. So, if you can do some of your festive shopping in our local community, I’m sure the local retailers will appreciate it.
You may remember in the October issue it was mentioned that Lough Moss Centre have been celebrating their 20th anniversary. I’ve a great article on pages 44 & 45 written by the centre manager Ron McKnight, charting the changes over the last 20 years. Anyone who’s lived here all that time (yes, me too) will find it fascinating.
If you have a look at the centre pages in this issue, you’ll see some special Christmas messages from some local businesses direct to you! And a little one from me as well. I’d like to include a heartfelt thank you to all of you who’ve told me how much you look forward to the next issue arriving - it really does make all the hard work worthwhile.
Have a great December and Merry Christmas.
Deirdre
Deadline for the January issue is Monday 10th December
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Tel: 07810 081 048
The Flower Room is owned and overseen by Janet, a Carryduff resident and qualified florist with more than 18 years experience.
Her background includes an NVQ in floristry and a summer course with the renowned London florist; Jane Packer.
Janet will make your wedding extra special with bespoke flower designs catering to all
styles. Whether you prefer contemporary, vintage, renaissance glamour or rustic country styles, Janet will work with you to come up with a design you’ll love.
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.
Welcome to the December issue of the Carryduff Focus
Yay! It’s nearly Christmas! I love this time of year and I can fully understand how our pagan ancestors had a celebration around the Winter Solstice. We need something to look forward to when the days are so dark and short.
One thing I feel strongly about, especially at this time of year, is supporting our local businesses. I urge you to please ‘shop local’. There are so many small local businesses struggling in the current recession - your custom can make a big difference. The big multi nationals will do very nicely thank you. But, if we want our local shops to conveniently stay open, we need to support them. So, if you can do some of your festive shopping in our local community, I’m sure the local retailers will appreciate it.
You may remember in the October issue it was mentioned that Lough Moss Centre have been celebrating their 20th anniversary. I’ve a great article on pages 44 & 45 written by the centre manager Ron McKnight, charting the changes over the last 20 years. Anyone who’s lived here all that time (yes, me too) will find it fascinating.
If you have a look at the centre pages in this issue, you’ll see some special Christmas messages from some local businesses direct to you! And a little one from me as well. I’d like to include a heartfelt thank you to all of you who’ve told me how much you look forward to the next issue arriving - it really does make all the hard work worthwhile.
Have a great December and Merry Christmas.
Deirdre
Deadline for the January issue is Monday 10th December
5 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
Tel: 07810 081 048
The Flower Room is owned and overseen by Janet, a Carryduff resident and qualified florist with more than 18 years experience.
Her background includes an NVQ in floristry and a summer course with the renowned London florist; Jane Packer.
Janet will make your wedding extra special with bespoke flower designs catering to all
styles. Whether you prefer contemporary, vintage, renaissance glamour or rustic country styles, Janet will work with you to come up with a design you’ll love.
A Lifetime Mortgage lets you unlock the capital you’ve accumulated in your home - to spend on whatever you like.
Focused entirely on the over 55s No monthly repayments required This is a lifetime mortgage. To understand the features and risks, ask for a personalised illustration.
Come to us if you’re looking for:
A local broker Face to face advice Friendly efficient
service
Rosaleen Crawford
Christmas Offer - December & January Learn to drive the smart way
£20.00 per hour No up front sum No price increases for as long as you learn with SMART LEARNERS
For further details or other offers, contact Frank 07745 296 989
DOE qualified driving instructor
Offer only available for new SMART LEARNERS pupils in Dec 2012 or Jan 2013
A Lifetime Mortgage lets you unlock the capital you’ve accumulated in your home - to spend on whatever you like.
Focused entirely on the over 55s No monthly repayments required This is a lifetime mortgage. To understand the features and risks, ask for a personalised illustration.
Come to us if you’re looking for:
A local broker Face to face advice Friendly efficient
service
Rosaleen Crawford
Christmas Offer - December & January Learn to drive the smart way
£20.00 per hour No up front sum No price increases for as long as you learn with SMART LEARNERS
For further details or other offers, contact Frank 07745 296 989
DOE qualified driving instructor
Offer only available for new SMART LEARNERS pupils in Dec 2012 or Jan 2013
Head Office Hair CompanyQueensway, Carryduff,Co. Antrim, BT8 8NX
T: 028 9081 5987
Award Winning SalonHHHHH 5 Star Salon
Beautiful Hair - Naturally
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.
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!
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3rd Generation Family Run Business 30 years experience
Head Office Hair CompanyQueensway, Carryduff,Co. Antrim, BT8 8NX
T: 028 9081 5987
Award Winning SalonHHHHH 5 Star Salon
Beautiful Hair - Naturally
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.
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!
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3rd Generation Family Run Business 30 years experience
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Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic, 77 Newton Park, Fourwinds, Belfast. BT8 6FQ
Other Available Treatments Include: Dermalogica Facial Treatments CACI Non-Surgical Facials Reflexology ▪ Spa Body Treatments SunFX and He Shi Spray Tans ▪ Make Up Waxing ▪ Manicures ▪ Pedicures Gelish 2-3 week Nails ▪ Indian Head Massage
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Tranquility Beauty & Skincare Clinic, 77 Newton Park, Fourwinds, Belfast. BT8 6FQ
Other Available Treatments Include: Dermalogica Facial Treatments CACI Non-Surgical Facials Reflexology ▪ Spa Body Treatments SunFX and He Shi Spray Tans ▪ Make Up Waxing ▪ Manicures ▪ Pedicures Gelish 2-3 week Nails ▪ Indian Head Massage
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OIL SERVICE from £40
GAS SERVICE from £50
Rapid Breakdown Service - 24-hr Service
7 Church Rd, Boardmills, Carryduff. BT27 6UP
ALAN WEIR
Tel: 028 9263 8422 Mob: 07710 670363
HOME CARE PODIATRY
Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChS HPC Registered Podiatrist/ Chiropodist
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
For an appointment, please call Laura on 07540 143 330
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OIL SERVICE from £40
GAS SERVICE from £50
Rapid Breakdown Service - 24-hr Service
7 Church Rd, Boardmills, Carryduff. BT27 6UP
ALAN WEIR
Tel: 028 9263 8422 Mob: 07710 670363
HOME CARE PODIATRY
Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChS HPC Registered Podiatrist/ Chiropodist
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
For an appointment, please call Laura on 07540 143 330
At Dobbies we know all about quality produce. That’s why our Farm Foodhall offers everything for the perfect festive feast. Our stores are brimming with delicious seasonal produce from local suppliers who share our passion for naturally good food. You’ll find everything from seasonal favourites to gourmet delights. And, you can also choose from our luxury selection of pre-made hampers, or even create your own – making the perfect gift for friends and family. All in all, our Farm Foodhall has everything to make your Christmas magical.
At Dobbies we know all about quality produce. That’s why our Farm Foodhall offers everything for the perfect festive feast. Our stores are brimming with delicious seasonal produce from local suppliers who share our passion for naturally good food. You’ll find everything from seasonal favourites to gourmet delights. And, you can also choose from our luxury selection of pre-made hampers, or even create your own – making the perfect gift for friends and family. All in all, our Farm Foodhall has everything to make your Christmas magical.
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BTK Services p36
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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
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BTK Services p36
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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
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Focus on Movies
By Peter Stevenson
AT THE CINEMA: Argo 15, (120 mins) If anyone has ridden the highs and lows of that which Tinseltown has to offer, it’s Ben Affleck. From the peak of Good Will Hunting (for which he won an Oscar) to the embarrassing trough of Surviving Christmas, Affleck has struggled to find his niche. The tide may be turning however, as Affleck has more recently put his hand to directing. His critically acclaimed Gone Baby Gone in 2007 officially resurrected his career. Argo is his third attempt at making a motion picture in this vein. Taking a tough (albeit true) story of six US Embassy workers who seek refuge with the Canadians in post-revolution Iran in the late ’70’s, Affleck deftly weaves political turmoil with the CIA’s ludicrous plan to get them out. Said plan is for them to pretend to be the crew of a movie named ‘Argo’, for which they are researching shooting locations in Tehran. In the words of Bryan Cranston’s character, it was ‘the best bad idea we have’! Affleck’s character Tony Mendez may be the hero, but he is a difficult character to portray; his dishevelled, Bohemian attitude towards life is difficult to reconcile with his being a sharp, agile spy but Affleck gives him a depth to which the audience can slowly warm. Cranston’s Jack O’Donnell is the CIA’s head honcho who provides surprising gravitas (when compared to his role in Malcolm in the Middle). Lester Siegel and John Chambers (played by Alan Arkin and John Goodman respectively) provide the Hollywood inside track, providing witty, self-deprecating humour, which acts as thoroughly welcome comic relief. Never, however, is the critical tension completely forgotten, meaning we can laugh at Hollywood’s foibles without feeling too guilty about the fates of those trapped in Iran. The climax is skilfully handled and is difficult for the audience to judge if it will end happily or otherwise. The strain created here is the finest weapon in Affleck’s directorial arsenal, we await his next movie with bated breath. 4 / 5
On DVD: The Amazing Spider-man 12A (136 mins) In 2005, Christopher Nolan’s reboot of the Batman movie franchise opened to rave reviews, proving that an overhaul of a movie franchise (that had been dead in the water since 1997) could be done and done exceptionally well. So, is The Amazing Spider- Man different enough to feel like it is more than just Spider-Man 4 while keeping the same feel as Spidey’s previous outings? It is this tentative dichotomy that director Marc Webb (apt, I know) struggles to deal with. On one hand, new elements such as Peter’s (Andrew Garfield) search for his parents’ story and his romance with Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) are expanded in ways Sam Raimi (director of the previous Spider-Man trilogy) almost completely ignored. On the other, the plot is almost identical to the first film, way back in 2002; the Lizard even hears schizophrenic, detached voices, just like Green Goblin. Acting-wise, it’s a mix-bag. Garfield proves himself a worthy successor to Tobey Maguire in the title role, and Stone’s Gwen is contrarily different to Kirsten Dunst’s Mary-Jane Watson; she is an active, driven, 21st Century woman, not merely a damsel in distress and Stone is enchanting and subtle enough to keep our interest. Rhys Ifans’s (Notting Hill) as villainous Dr. Curt Connors lacks the charismatic menace of Willem Dafoe’s Norman Osbourn and the plot suffers for it. All in all the final result is mediocre; neither extremely good nor bad. But when a rebooted movie franchise produces such an average film, we must ask: was it worth it? 2 / 5
43 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
42 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
Focus on Movies
By Peter Stevenson
AT THE CINEMA: Argo 15, (120 mins) If anyone has ridden the highs and lows of that which Tinseltown has to offer, it’s Ben Affleck. From the peak of Good Will Hunting (for which he won an Oscar) to the embarrassing trough of Surviving Christmas, Affleck has struggled to find his niche. The tide may be turning however, as Affleck has more recently put his hand to directing. His critically acclaimed Gone Baby Gone in 2007 officially resurrected his career. Argo is his third attempt at making a motion picture in this vein. Taking a tough (albeit true) story of six US Embassy workers who seek refuge with the Canadians in post-revolution Iran in the late ’70’s, Affleck deftly weaves political turmoil with the CIA’s ludicrous plan to get them out. Said plan is for them to pretend to be the crew of a movie named ‘Argo’, for which they are researching shooting locations in Tehran. In the words of Bryan Cranston’s character, it was ‘the best bad idea we have’! Affleck’s character Tony Mendez may be the hero, but he is a difficult character to portray; his dishevelled, Bohemian attitude towards life is difficult to reconcile with his being a sharp, agile spy but Affleck gives him a depth to which the audience can slowly warm. Cranston’s Jack O’Donnell is the CIA’s head honcho who provides surprising gravitas (when compared to his role in Malcolm in the Middle). Lester Siegel and John Chambers (played by Alan Arkin and John Goodman respectively) provide the Hollywood inside track, providing witty, self-deprecating humour, which acts as thoroughly welcome comic relief. Never, however, is the critical tension completely forgotten, meaning we can laugh at Hollywood’s foibles without feeling too guilty about the fates of those trapped in Iran. The climax is skilfully handled and is difficult for the audience to judge if it will end happily or otherwise. The strain created here is the finest weapon in Affleck’s directorial arsenal, we await his next movie with bated breath. 4 / 5
On DVD: The Amazing Spider-man 12A (136 mins) In 2005, Christopher Nolan’s reboot of the Batman movie franchise opened to rave reviews, proving that an overhaul of a movie franchise (that had been dead in the water since 1997) could be done and done exceptionally well. So, is The Amazing Spider- Man different enough to feel like it is more than just Spider-Man 4 while keeping the same feel as Spidey’s previous outings? It is this tentative dichotomy that director Marc Webb (apt, I know) struggles to deal with. On one hand, new elements such as Peter’s (Andrew Garfield) search for his parents’ story and his romance with Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) are expanded in ways Sam Raimi (director of the previous Spider-Man trilogy) almost completely ignored. On the other, the plot is almost identical to the first film, way back in 2002; the Lizard even hears schizophrenic, detached voices, just like Green Goblin. Acting-wise, it’s a mix-bag. Garfield proves himself a worthy successor to Tobey Maguire in the title role, and Stone’s Gwen is contrarily different to Kirsten Dunst’s Mary-Jane Watson; she is an active, driven, 21st Century woman, not merely a damsel in distress and Stone is enchanting and subtle enough to keep our interest. Rhys Ifans’s (Notting Hill) as villainous Dr. Curt Connors lacks the charismatic menace of Willem Dafoe’s Norman Osbourn and the plot suffers for it. All in all the final result is mediocre; neither extremely good nor bad. But when a rebooted movie franchise produces such an average film, we must ask: was it worth it? 2 / 5
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44 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
LOUGH MOSS LEISURE CENTRE IS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF FITNESS AND FUN!! By Ron McKnight
THE EARLY YEARS When Lough Moss Leisure Centre opened its doors in October 1992 with a small, dedicated staff and limited facilities, no one could have imagined that in 20 years the popularity and diversity of this little Centre would have multiplied so greatly.
The Centre contained a large sports hall, small gym, two squash courts, and a few multi-functional rooms. Month by month word spread, with more and more activities and facilities being requested by eager customers and the management and staff were happy to oblige! The programme grew to include 5 a side, basketball, badminton, aerobic and fitness classes, a crèche, martial arts, short mat bowling, arts and crafts, kid clubs, Summer Schemes, Birthday Party packages and many more. Alongside the Centre’s development partnerships were forming with many local schools including Lagan College, and the former Castlereagh College of Further Education, who we are delighted to say are both still very regular users of the Centre.
As the years flew by, new and exciting additions were made to the Centre such as an all-weather Astro Pitch, which, in conjunction with Annadale Hockey Club, led us into yet another direction. This new pitch is used for hockey training and matches, football, and most recently, tennis! The Fitness Suite was upgraded and we welcomed Eze Fitness into the Lough Moss family. Combining a wide range of membership packages, fitness classes along with the expertise and advice of highly qualified staff the gym has gone from strength to strength and continues to grow and develop. After a tireless campaign by the Carryduff Community the Children’s Play Park funded through the Big Lottery Peoples’ Millions in conjunction with UTV was next to arrive and what a success it has been! Used by literally thousands of children since it opened, it has proved to be an invaluable addition.
THE PRESENT With high quality service and fantastic facilities as our top priorities, the Astro Pitch, main sports hall floor and squash courts have recently been upgraded. The newest additions to the Centre are the Castlereagh Safe and Well (C-
(back) Linda Stewart, Ron McKnight, The Mayor of Castlereagh, Alderman Michael Henderson, Councillor Brian
Hanvey & Elizabeth Thompson. (front) Ita McCrory St Joseph’s PS, Chloe Spence Carryduff PS and Abbie Tougher Carr PS
Staff celebrate 20 years of Leisure: L-R Andrew McKelvey, Area Leisure Manager George Doherty, Linda Higgins, Ron McKnight Lough Moss Leisure
Centre Manager and Johnson Fleming.
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SAW) project, funded by The Big Lottery, and the Active Communities Project, funded by Sport NI. C-SAW promotes health and well-being in the local community. They provide many courses and classes for local people including Cook It, Baby Massage, Armchair Aerobics, First Aid, Home Safety Workshops and many more. Active Communities is a project which seeks to employ, deploy and train a network of coaches and leaders to deliver activities in community and club settings. These include Basketball, Rugby, Gaelic, Disability Sports, Women and Girls, Multi Skills for Sport and Over 50’s. These two new departments are based within the Centre alongside the vast number of other facilities.
With the emphasis on providing a first class facility, in 2009, the Council demonstrated its commitment to providing a sustainable future to the residents of the Borough with the installation of a Wind Turbine. This environmentally friendly project was funded by the Council and the Department of Finance and Personnel.
THE FUTURE Lough Moss Leisure Centre will continue to grow and develop to serve the community for the next 20 years and beyond!!! We would like to take this opportunity to say a big “thank you” to all our customers and we look forward to your continued custom. And finally, none of this could be accomplished without the hard work of the staff who strive for the continued success of Lough Moss Leisure Centre. They say ”you are only as good as the staff you have around you” and the Lough Moss staff will endeavor to promote a welcoming, friendly and helpful service for all customers and visitors to Carryduff in the future.
So here’s to Lough Moss and whatever the future holds!!!!!
44 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
LOUGH MOSS LEISURE CENTRE IS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF FITNESS AND FUN!! By Ron McKnight
THE EARLY YEARS When Lough Moss Leisure Centre opened its doors in October 1992 with a small, dedicated staff and limited facilities, no one could have imagined that in 20 years the popularity and diversity of this little Centre would have multiplied so greatly.
The Centre contained a large sports hall, small gym, two squash courts, and a few multi-functional rooms. Month by month word spread, with more and more activities and facilities being requested by eager customers and the management and staff were happy to oblige! The programme grew to include 5 a side, basketball, badminton, aerobic and fitness classes, a crèche, martial arts, short mat bowling, arts and crafts, kid clubs, Summer Schemes, Birthday Party packages and many more. Alongside the Centre’s development partnerships were forming with many local schools including Lagan College, and the former Castlereagh College of Further Education, who we are delighted to say are both still very regular users of the Centre.
As the years flew by, new and exciting additions were made to the Centre such as an all-weather Astro Pitch, which, in conjunction with Annadale Hockey Club, led us into yet another direction. This new pitch is used for hockey training and matches, football, and most recently, tennis! The Fitness Suite was upgraded and we welcomed Eze Fitness into the Lough Moss family. Combining a wide range of membership packages, fitness classes along with the expertise and advice of highly qualified staff the gym has gone from strength to strength and continues to grow and develop. After a tireless campaign by the Carryduff Community the Children’s Play Park funded through the Big Lottery Peoples’ Millions in conjunction with UTV was next to arrive and what a success it has been! Used by literally thousands of children since it opened, it has proved to be an invaluable addition.
THE PRESENT With high quality service and fantastic facilities as our top priorities, the Astro Pitch, main sports hall floor and squash courts have recently been upgraded. The newest additions to the Centre are the Castlereagh Safe and Well (C-
(back) Linda Stewart, Ron McKnight, The Mayor of Castlereagh, Alderman Michael Henderson, Councillor Brian
Hanvey & Elizabeth Thompson. (front) Ita McCrory St Joseph’s PS, Chloe Spence Carryduff PS and Abbie Tougher Carr PS
Staff celebrate 20 years of Leisure: L-R Andrew McKelvey, Area Leisure Manager George Doherty, Linda Higgins, Ron McKnight Lough Moss Leisure
Centre Manager and Johnson Fleming.
45 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
SAW) project, funded by The Big Lottery, and the Active Communities Project, funded by Sport NI. C-SAW promotes health and well-being in the local community. They provide many courses and classes for local people including Cook It, Baby Massage, Armchair Aerobics, First Aid, Home Safety Workshops and many more. Active Communities is a project which seeks to employ, deploy and train a network of coaches and leaders to deliver activities in community and club settings. These include Basketball, Rugby, Gaelic, Disability Sports, Women and Girls, Multi Skills for Sport and Over 50’s. These two new departments are based within the Centre alongside the vast number of other facilities.
With the emphasis on providing a first class facility, in 2009, the Council demonstrated its commitment to providing a sustainable future to the residents of the Borough with the installation of a Wind Turbine. This environmentally friendly project was funded by the Council and the Department of Finance and Personnel.
THE FUTURE Lough Moss Leisure Centre will continue to grow and develop to serve the community for the next 20 years and beyond!!! We would like to take this opportunity to say a big “thank you” to all our customers and we look forward to your continued custom. And finally, none of this could be accomplished without the hard work of the staff who strive for the continued success of Lough Moss Leisure Centre. They say ”you are only as good as the staff you have around you” and the Lough Moss staff will endeavor to promote a welcoming, friendly and helpful service for all customers and visitors to Carryduff in the future.
So here’s to Lough Moss and whatever the future holds!!!!!
46 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
Community Pages FREE PAGES for local charities and non profit
making organisations
St Ita’s Primary School Dates for your Diary School reopens on Mon 5th Nov 2012
Tuesday 4th Dec – P1 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall
Thursday 6th Dec – P2 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall
Tuesday 11th Dec – P3 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall
Wed 12th Dec – Whole School Nativity & Carol Service 7pm (Church)
Friday 14th December – St. Ita’s Open Morning 9.30-11.00am (Tuesday 18th Dec – Alternate Date for Open Morning in case of inclement weather on Fri 14th Dec)
Wed 19th Dec – Nursery AM Christmas Show 10:30am & Nursery PM Christmas Show 1:30pm
Christmas Holiday School closes @ 11.45 on Fri 21st Dec and reopens on Wed 9th Jan.
St Ita’s Primary School The ‘Moos on the Mall’ is an exciting schools and community art project from Forestside Shopping Centre.
St. Ita’s has been chosen as one of three schools to take part in this ongoing project. The project involves life size models of a cow and a calf. The project’s first theme was ‘Spooky Moos’. Mrs Malone’s P1 boys and girls painted the calf and P6 pupils painted the cow in spooky Halloween themes.
The finished models were then mooo-ved to Forestside Mall to graze alongside the Moos from other schools. The public were asked to vote for their favourites by making a small donation in their chosen Mini-Moos’ collecting box. All funds went to Barnados NI. The Moos will now be returned to their original plain white colour in preparation for the spring theme. Everyone in St. Ita’s is very much looking forward to that next challenge and can’t wait to add to the beautiful artwork already on display in the entrance adjacent to Marks and Spencer.
Sophia, Sean, Olivia and Ben with the Spooky Moos decorated by P1 and P6 pupils
Carryduff Pharmacy would like to thank all their customers and friends for their support and generosity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. £400 was raised
Money was raised by selling Breast Cancer pin badges and bracelets, as well as Quiz sheets and "Guess the size" competitions. The winners are:
Guess the name of the Pink Teddy - Emma Burgess Guess how many Percy Pigs in the sweet jar -Rebekah McClean Quiz sheet Chocolate and Sweets - Bronagh Noade Quiz sheet Biscuits - Martha Dorrian
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St Ita’s Primary School Dates for your Diary School reopens on Mon 5th Nov 2012
Tuesday 4th Dec – P1 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall
Thursday 6th Dec – P2 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall
Tuesday 11th Dec – P3 Christmas Show – 9.30am in Assembly Hall
Wed 12th Dec – Whole School Nativity & Carol Service 7pm (Church)
Friday 14th December – St. Ita’s Open Morning 9.30-11.00am (Tuesday 18th Dec – Alternate Date for Open Morning in case of inclement weather on Fri 14th Dec)
Wed 19th Dec – Nursery AM Christmas Show 10:30am & Nursery PM Christmas Show 1:30pm
Christmas Holiday School closes @ 11.45 on Fri 21st Dec and reopens on Wed 9th Jan.
St Ita’s Primary School The ‘Moos on the Mall’ is an exciting schools and community art project from Forestside Shopping Centre.
St. Ita’s has been chosen as one of three schools to take part in this ongoing project. The project involves life size models of a cow and a calf. The project’s first theme was ‘Spooky Moos’. Mrs Malone’s P1 boys and girls painted the calf and P6 pupils painted the cow in spooky Halloween themes.
The finished models were then mooo-ved to Forestside Mall to graze alongside the Moos from other schools. The public were asked to vote for their favourites by making a small donation in their chosen Mini-Moos’ collecting box. All funds went to Barnados NI. The Moos will now be returned to their original plain white colour in preparation for the spring theme. Everyone in St. Ita’s is very much looking forward to that next challenge and can’t wait to add to the beautiful artwork already on display in the entrance adjacent to Marks and Spencer.
Sophia, Sean, Olivia and Ben with the Spooky Moos decorated by P1 and P6 pupils
Carryduff Pharmacy would like to thank all their customers and friends for their support and generosity during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. £400 was raised
Money was raised by selling Breast Cancer pin badges and bracelets, as well as Quiz sheets and "Guess the size" competitions. The winners are:
Guess the name of the Pink Teddy - Emma Burgess Guess how many Percy Pigs in the sweet jar -Rebekah McClean Quiz sheet Chocolate and Sweets - Bronagh Noade Quiz sheet Biscuits - Martha Dorrian
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Carryduff Primary School Lough Moss Carol Service 2 Dec Scholastic Book Fair 3 – 7 Dec Open Night 4 Dec School & Playgroup Christmas Concert 11 & 12 Dec 2pm finish both days Non Uniform Day 21 Dec 12pm finish New Terms Starts 7 January
Carryduff Neighbourhood Policing Team BURGLARY ALERT A number of burglaries have been reported to police in the Carryduff area
Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves and can be prevented by thinking about the security of your home.
Be a good neighbour, report suspicious activity immediately - dial 999
Always close and lock external doors and windows when out and when going to bed - double check
Do not leave keys on view Consider a burgler alarm and set it when
you leave the house or go to bed Use timer switches to switch on lights and
radios when away from home. Lock garages and sheds Fences and lights at the back of the house
may add security For further information or crime prevention advice the local Neighbourhood Policing Team can be contacted as follows:
Carryduff Action Cancer Group Members would like to thank everyone who supported them in their two recent fund raising events. We had a very successful Children's Halloween Party which all the children and parents enjoyed and an Afternoon Tea. We raised £2082 for the charity. All money raised is used to help cancer patients and their families in NI.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors who donated sweets and prizes for the fancy dress and pumpkin competitions at the Halloween party: Alan Ewing from Spar Carryduff, Robert management team at Brackenvale, & Gavin Carvill from Saintfield Service Station.
Best Halloween Costume - The Werewolf
The Carryduff Action Cancer Group meets at 8pm on the 3rd Monday of each month in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall and would welcome new members from the local community.
Winner of Best Pumpkin
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Millennium Primary School Sun 2nd Dec – MIPS choir will be joining children from Carryduff PS and Carr PS for a Carol Service at Lough Moss at 4 pm.
Millennium IPS will hold their Open Day on both Wed 12th Dec (morning and evening) and Tues 8th Jan (morning only). We warmly invite families who are interested in Nursery and P1 to come and visit on those days.
Congratulations to Jamie Cunningham in P4 who was Runner-up in the Anti-bullying Poster Competition organised by the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum. Well done on such a great achievement Jamie! Congratulations also to our P7 class who were awarded a special class prize for the innovative entries they submitted to the competition. Our P5 class launched Anti-bullying week with an Assembly. The Assembly explained to the children the different types of bullying, how it feels to be bullied and what the children can do if they think they are being bullied. Well done to P5 for producing a very powerful Assembly.
Thank you to the Parents Council for organising a Halloween disco, for both current and past pupils. There were many fabulous costumes and all had a wonderful time. The P6 class had a Pumpkin carving competition. The classroom looked spectacular with so many pumpkins glowing in the dark. There was even a Pumpkin decorated in the Millennium colours of blue and yellow.
Many thanks also to teachers Mrs Magee and Mrs Bourne for organising a Dance-a-thon for Children In Need. The boys and girls all joined in, especially for Gangnam Style!!! They had a fabulous time and were able to raise much need funds.
Carr Primary School Pictured on the non-uniform day in support of
Children in Need is our Pupil of the Month for November Eboney Wade - Allen (P.5)
A big thank you to parents, staff and pupils who raised a massive £590 for N.I Cancer Fund for Children by taking part in a sponsored walk in Ormeau Park.
Blood Donations Carryduff
The next blood donation session in the area is on Friday 21st December, 2pm-4pm & 5.15pm- 8pm at St Joseph’s Parochial Hall, Knockbracken Drive BT8 8EU
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Community Pages FREE PAGES for local charities and non profit
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Carryduff Primary School Lough Moss Carol Service 2 Dec Scholastic Book Fair 3 – 7 Dec Open Night 4 Dec School & Playgroup Christmas Concert 11 & 12 Dec 2pm finish both days Non Uniform Day 21 Dec 12pm finish New Terms Starts 7 January
Carryduff Neighbourhood Policing Team BURGLARY ALERT A number of burglaries have been reported to police in the Carryduff area
Most burglaries are committed by opportunist thieves and can be prevented by thinking about the security of your home.
Be a good neighbour, report suspicious activity immediately - dial 999
Always close and lock external doors and windows when out and when going to bed - double check
Do not leave keys on view Consider a burgler alarm and set it when
you leave the house or go to bed Use timer switches to switch on lights and
radios when away from home. Lock garages and sheds Fences and lights at the back of the house
may add security For further information or crime prevention advice the local Neighbourhood Policing Team can be contacted as follows:
Carryduff Action Cancer Group Members would like to thank everyone who supported them in their two recent fund raising events. We had a very successful Children's Halloween Party which all the children and parents enjoyed and an Afternoon Tea. We raised £2082 for the charity. All money raised is used to help cancer patients and their families in NI.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors who donated sweets and prizes for the fancy dress and pumpkin competitions at the Halloween party: Alan Ewing from Spar Carryduff, Robert management team at Brackenvale, & Gavin Carvill from Saintfield Service Station.
Best Halloween Costume - The Werewolf
The Carryduff Action Cancer Group meets at 8pm on the 3rd Monday of each month in Carryduff Presbyterian Church Hall and would welcome new members from the local community.
Winner of Best Pumpkin
49 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
Millennium Primary School Sun 2nd Dec – MIPS choir will be joining children from Carryduff PS and Carr PS for a Carol Service at Lough Moss at 4 pm.
Millennium IPS will hold their Open Day on both Wed 12th Dec (morning and evening) and Tues 8th Jan (morning only). We warmly invite families who are interested in Nursery and P1 to come and visit on those days.
Congratulations to Jamie Cunningham in P4 who was Runner-up in the Anti-bullying Poster Competition organised by the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum. Well done on such a great achievement Jamie! Congratulations also to our P7 class who were awarded a special class prize for the innovative entries they submitted to the competition. Our P5 class launched Anti-bullying week with an Assembly. The Assembly explained to the children the different types of bullying, how it feels to be bullied and what the children can do if they think they are being bullied. Well done to P5 for producing a very powerful Assembly.
Thank you to the Parents Council for organising a Halloween disco, for both current and past pupils. There were many fabulous costumes and all had a wonderful time. The P6 class had a Pumpkin carving competition. The classroom looked spectacular with so many pumpkins glowing in the dark. There was even a Pumpkin decorated in the Millennium colours of blue and yellow.
Many thanks also to teachers Mrs Magee and Mrs Bourne for organising a Dance-a-thon for Children In Need. The boys and girls all joined in, especially for Gangnam Style!!! They had a fabulous time and were able to raise much need funds.
Carr Primary School Pictured on the non-uniform day in support of
Children in Need is our Pupil of the Month for November Eboney Wade - Allen (P.5)
A big thank you to parents, staff and pupils who raised a massive £590 for N.I Cancer Fund for Children by taking part in a sponsored walk in Ormeau Park.
Blood Donations Carryduff
The next blood donation session in the area is on Friday 21st December, 2pm-4pm & 5.15pm- 8pm at St Joseph’s Parochial Hall, Knockbracken Drive BT8 8EU
50 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
Carryduff Historical Society
Our annual end of year quiz night ‘The George Bowsie Christmas Quiz’ takes place in the Committee Room in the Lough Moss Centre, Carryduff at 8pm on Monday 10th December. Members only
Website: www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk
St Joseph’s Primary School Open Morning
Open Morning for prospective Nursery and P1 pupils will be held on Monday 17th December 2012 at 9:15am with the Principal’s Address at 9:30am.
United Evangelistic Carol Service
organised by the CONNECT churches - the Carol Service will be held in the Lough Moss Centre on Sunday 2nd December - 4pm School choirs from Carryduff, Carr and Millennium Integrated Primary Schools will take part. Offering for Mayor's Charity. All welcome
Carryduff Library Tel: 02890 813568
Coffee Morning Friday 7th December 10:30am to 12:30pm Everyone Welcome
Storytime for 4 – 8 year olds. Every Monday 2.30pm–3pm.
Carryduff WI Tel Jean:02890 813119
WI monthly meetings: Ladies please come and join us and enjoy a hearty welcome. We meet every 2nd Monday night of the month at St Ignatius Church Hall 8pm, varied speakers and a cup of tea. Contact Jean.
Carryduff Retirement Association
4th December - Christmas Dinner at La Mon House Hotel Contact Maura 90702872 or Peter 90814868.
St Ignatius Parish Church J Club
Junior Youth Club on Friday nights from 7.15pm to 9pm. For all Primary school-age Children. A fun packed programme!! Everyone welcome
Contact Keith Shaw - 079019 35205 for more info.
Moneyreagh Primary School
Prospective parents are warmly invited to visit our school on Tuesday 4 Dec, from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm. Alternatively, parents may make an appointment to visit the school by contacting our school secretary on 02890 448 443. Our Open Day will double up as an Exhibition of our pupils’ artwork organised by our PTA.
Junior Nativity 12 Dec in Moneyreagh Community Centre Carol Service 18 Dec in Moneyrea NS Presbyterian Church
St Joseph’s Primary School Pictured are the P7 team who were victorious in the St Colman’s, Ballynahinch Soccer Tournament.
Congratulations to the boys who retained the trophy for another year.
51 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
TinyLife Tel: 028 90 815050
Visit Santa at Woodlawn Garden Centre 8th, 9th December and 15th and 16th December – all proceeds to TinyLife, premature baby charity for Northern Ireland.
Puzzle Solutions
(right) Sudoku
from p16
Wordsearch Hidden Phrase from p20: “Deck the halls with boughs of holly”
(below) Codeword solution from p10:
Rural Ramblings Update Helen Long who writes our Nature Focus articles has published a book to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Helen sends us an update “The books have been selling well and, thanks to the generosity of all who have already purchased them, over £1,000 has already been raised!
There are some books still left and, at £7, they would make good Christmas presents or stocking-fillers. All profits will go to The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, so in buying a book you will also be supporting a worthy cause.
They are available locally at Roundabout News and Woodlawn Garden Centre; and also at the following outlets:
Saintfield Nursery Centre, Jackson’s Health-food Shop, Saintfield, Down Cathedral shop and The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, The Good Book Shop in Belfast, Faith Mission shops in Lisburn and Belfast and Ards Evangelical Bookshop.”
HOME TUTOR Qualified, experienced tutor available for: Key Stage 2 (11+ Prep), Essential Skills Numeracy GCSE Mathematics, Additional Mathematics English Language and Literature
50 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
Carryduff Historical Society
Our annual end of year quiz night ‘The George Bowsie Christmas Quiz’ takes place in the Committee Room in the Lough Moss Centre, Carryduff at 8pm on Monday 10th December. Members only
Website: www.carryduffhistoricalsociety.org.uk
St Joseph’s Primary School Open Morning
Open Morning for prospective Nursery and P1 pupils will be held on Monday 17th December 2012 at 9:15am with the Principal’s Address at 9:30am.
United Evangelistic Carol Service
organised by the CONNECT churches - the Carol Service will be held in the Lough Moss Centre on Sunday 2nd December - 4pm School choirs from Carryduff, Carr and Millennium Integrated Primary Schools will take part. Offering for Mayor's Charity. All welcome
Carryduff Library Tel: 02890 813568
Coffee Morning Friday 7th December 10:30am to 12:30pm Everyone Welcome
Storytime for 4 – 8 year olds. Every Monday 2.30pm–3pm.
Carryduff WI Tel Jean:02890 813119
WI monthly meetings: Ladies please come and join us and enjoy a hearty welcome. We meet every 2nd Monday night of the month at St Ignatius Church Hall 8pm, varied speakers and a cup of tea. Contact Jean.
Carryduff Retirement Association
4th December - Christmas Dinner at La Mon House Hotel Contact Maura 90702872 or Peter 90814868.
St Ignatius Parish Church J Club
Junior Youth Club on Friday nights from 7.15pm to 9pm. For all Primary school-age Children. A fun packed programme!! Everyone welcome
Contact Keith Shaw - 079019 35205 for more info.
Moneyreagh Primary School
Prospective parents are warmly invited to visit our school on Tuesday 4 Dec, from 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm. Alternatively, parents may make an appointment to visit the school by contacting our school secretary on 02890 448 443. Our Open Day will double up as an Exhibition of our pupils’ artwork organised by our PTA.
Junior Nativity 12 Dec in Moneyreagh Community Centre Carol Service 18 Dec in Moneyrea NS Presbyterian Church
St Joseph’s Primary School Pictured are the P7 team who were victorious in the St Colman’s, Ballynahinch Soccer Tournament.
Congratulations to the boys who retained the trophy for another year.
51 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
TinyLife Tel: 028 90 815050
Visit Santa at Woodlawn Garden Centre 8th, 9th December and 15th and 16th December – all proceeds to TinyLife, premature baby charity for Northern Ireland.
Puzzle Solutions
(right) Sudoku
from p16
Wordsearch Hidden Phrase from p20: “Deck the halls with boughs of holly”
(below) Codeword solution from p10:
Rural Ramblings Update Helen Long who writes our Nature Focus articles has published a book to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Helen sends us an update “The books have been selling well and, thanks to the generosity of all who have already purchased them, over £1,000 has already been raised!
There are some books still left and, at £7, they would make good Christmas presents or stocking-fillers. All profits will go to The Cystic Fibrosis Trust, so in buying a book you will also be supporting a worthy cause.
They are available locally at Roundabout News and Woodlawn Garden Centre; and also at the following outlets:
Saintfield Nursery Centre, Jackson’s Health-food Shop, Saintfield, Down Cathedral shop and The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick, The Good Book Shop in Belfast, Faith Mission shops in Lisburn and Belfast and Ards Evangelical Bookshop.”
HOME TUTOR Qualified, experienced tutor available for: Key Stage 2 (11+ Prep), Essential Skills Numeracy GCSE Mathematics, Additional Mathematics English Language and Literature
52 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
St Joseph’s Primary School In recognition of a superb fundraising campaign, Trocaire representatives visited St Joseph’s to say a big thank you to all the children! In so doing, they also wanted to acknowledge the government’s generosity in matching all donations to Trocaire ‘pound for pound’! All funds raised this year went to help people in the poverty stricken area of Northern Uganda.
Bryson Care for the Safe & Well Project Norman Scott (Lisburn) and John Jordan (Downpatrick were selected to represent Bryson Care in the recent WRVS search for “Diamond Champions” - recognizing the contribution made by men and women
volunteers in local communities. Norman and John received invites to be presented with their Diamond Champion pin by Dame Mary Peters on Wednesday 17th October in Titanic Belfast. Valerie Robinson, Volunteer Befriending Coordinator said “Older people who volunteer in their local communities and go the extra mile really do make a real difference to others’ lives. We are very proud of all our volunteers, each of their volunteering stories is inspirational; we are so elated Norman and John got recognition for their befriending services with us– they are most definitely positive role models for younger people of today.”
For further details of volunteering opportunities or to register your interest please feel free to contact Valerie on 07808765440 / email [email protected]. All enquiries welcome.
Norman (left) and John (right)
Lagan Valley Rural Transport (LVRT) Scheme operates a fleet of minibuses from 9 to 16 which are available for use by local community groups at non profit making rates. Groups must register with LVRT prior to booking. All drivers of LVRT Group Travel minibuses have been vetted, but you can use your own driver and save your group money! To do so your driver MUST have their MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certificate, and we can provide certified training (certificates last 4 years).
Other training can also be provided:
Heartstart - Would you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? Learning Emergency Life Support skills can help you keep someone alive until professional help arrives.
5 Steps to Safety - The 5 Steps to Safety course which provides the skills and information needed when evacuating a vehicle fire. For bookings or more information, T: (028) 9263 9994 or email: [email protected]
Carryduff Primary School P6 pupil Daisy Best won the national NI Anti-Bullying Week poster competition for the intermediate age group. She was presented with her prize in the Titanic Centre by the Education Minister.
53 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
Carryduff Presbyterian Church Sunday 23rd December 11.30am Christmas Family Service 7pm Carols by Lamplight Tuesday 25th December 10am Christmas Day Service
St Ignatius Parish Church (Church of Ireland) Rev Willie Nixon 028 90 812342 Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm.
Carryduff Baptist Church Community Pastor Albert McDonald 028 90 814838. Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm www.carryduffbaptist.org
Carryduff Elim Church Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 813963 Sunday Services: 11am and 6.30pm
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 www.drumbocarryduff.ie
Cairnshill Methodist Church Rev Colin Duncan 028 90 790570 Sunday Services: 11:30am www.cairnshillmethodist.org
Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church, Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 Sunday Service: 11.30am
Due to the vast amount of community information I received for this issue, and because I hate to disappoint anyone who has taken the time to email me, I decided to omit the usual two pages of ‘Church Info’. It will be back as usual next issue, but in the meantime, the key contact details for all the churches are included below.
Spamount Congregational Church, Knockbracken Minister - Rev Jim Lyons 02890817191 Come and join with us this Christmastime. Everyone Very Welcome
Sunday 23 December 11.30am Morning Service. 5pm Carols and Readings Followed by tea and refreshments Christmas Day 25 December All age Family Service 10.15 am Sunday 30 December 11.30 am - Thanks for the Past, Prepare for the New Year Ahead. 7pm Praise Service
Cairnshill Methodist Church Sunday 23rd December 11.30am Children’s Service and Christingle 7pm Service of Lessons and Carols Christmas Day 25th December 9am Family Service www.cairnshillmethodist.org
52 To advertise t: 90 817579 e: [email protected] www.localfocusmags.co.uk
St Joseph’s Primary School In recognition of a superb fundraising campaign, Trocaire representatives visited St Joseph’s to say a big thank you to all the children! In so doing, they also wanted to acknowledge the government’s generosity in matching all donations to Trocaire ‘pound for pound’! All funds raised this year went to help people in the poverty stricken area of Northern Uganda.
Bryson Care for the Safe & Well Project Norman Scott (Lisburn) and John Jordan (Downpatrick were selected to represent Bryson Care in the recent WRVS search for “Diamond Champions” - recognizing the contribution made by men and women
volunteers in local communities. Norman and John received invites to be presented with their Diamond Champion pin by Dame Mary Peters on Wednesday 17th October in Titanic Belfast. Valerie Robinson, Volunteer Befriending Coordinator said “Older people who volunteer in their local communities and go the extra mile really do make a real difference to others’ lives. We are very proud of all our volunteers, each of their volunteering stories is inspirational; we are so elated Norman and John got recognition for their befriending services with us– they are most definitely positive role models for younger people of today.”
For further details of volunteering opportunities or to register your interest please feel free to contact Valerie on 07808765440 / email [email protected]. All enquiries welcome.
Norman (left) and John (right)
Lagan Valley Rural Transport (LVRT) Scheme operates a fleet of minibuses from 9 to 16 which are available for use by local community groups at non profit making rates. Groups must register with LVRT prior to booking. All drivers of LVRT Group Travel minibuses have been vetted, but you can use your own driver and save your group money! To do so your driver MUST have their MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certificate, and we can provide certified training (certificates last 4 years).
Other training can also be provided:
Heartstart - Would you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? Learning Emergency Life Support skills can help you keep someone alive until professional help arrives.
5 Steps to Safety - The 5 Steps to Safety course which provides the skills and information needed when evacuating a vehicle fire. For bookings or more information, T: (028) 9263 9994 or email: [email protected]
Carryduff Primary School P6 pupil Daisy Best won the national NI Anti-Bullying Week poster competition for the intermediate age group. She was presented with her prize in the Titanic Centre by the Education Minister.
53 Please mention the Carryduff Focus Magazine when contacting advertisers
Carryduff Presbyterian Church Sunday 23rd December 11.30am Christmas Family Service 7pm Carols by Lamplight Tuesday 25th December 10am Christmas Day Service
St Ignatius Parish Church (Church of Ireland) Rev Willie Nixon 028 90 812342 Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am, 6:30pm.
Carryduff Baptist Church Community Pastor Albert McDonald 028 90 814838. Sunday Meetings: 11am & 7pm www.carryduffbaptist.org
Carryduff Elim Church Pastor George Ritchie 028 90 813963 Sunday Services: 11am and 6.30pm
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 www.drumbocarryduff.ie
Cairnshill Methodist Church Rev Colin Duncan 028 90 790570 Sunday Services: 11:30am www.cairnshillmethodist.org
Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church, Rev Chris Wilson 028 90 449713 Sunday Service: 11.30am
Due to the vast amount of community information I received for this issue, and because I hate to disappoint anyone who has taken the time to email me, I decided to omit the usual two pages of ‘Church Info’. It will be back as usual next issue, but in the meantime, the key contact details for all the churches are included below.
Spamount Congregational Church, Knockbracken Minister - Rev Jim Lyons 02890817191 Come and join with us this Christmastime. Everyone Very Welcome
Sunday 23 December 11.30am Morning Service. 5pm Carols and Readings Followed by tea and refreshments Christmas Day 25 December All age Family Service 10.15 am Sunday 30 December 11.30 am - Thanks for the Past, Prepare for the New Year Ahead. 7pm Praise Service
Cairnshill Methodist Church Sunday 23rd December 11.30am Children’s Service and Christingle 7pm Service of Lessons and Carols Christmas Day 25th December 9am Family Service www.cairnshillmethodist.org
Boiler Servicing AW Boiler Services 30 AWJ Thompson 37 Value Boiler Services 34
Business Support Castlereagh Borough Council 39
Butcher Carryduff Meats 17
Car Parts Carryduff Auto Parts 19
Car Servicing Moss Road Accident Repair 18
Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Doctor 41
Cleaning More to Life 39
Coach Hire Kudos Coach Hire 21
Community Services Community Safety Partnership 26 Carr Primary School 47
Computer Repairs MPY Computers 10 Smart IT Support 41
Dance Clothing idanceirish 21
Dog Grooming Head to Tail 11
Driving Instructors Hughes School of Motoring 17 Ivor Gordon Driving School 11 Smart Learners 9 Electrician AWJ Thompson 37 Clarke Johnston 9 Financial Services The Mortgage Shop 9 Fuel Supplier Kerr Fuels 15 Logs for Sale 20 KP Gas Front Garden Centre Dobbies 33 Hairdresser Head Office 12 Lynsey Quinn 27 Passion Hair and Beauty 21 Riah Hair & Beauty 31 Handyman Patrick Quinn 19 Haulage Man and a Van 35 Hypnotherapist Carryduff Hypnotherapy 23
Interior Design SEC 35 Joiner Irvine Joinery 34 RM Joinery 7 ST Services 16 Landscaping Gillespie Tree Care 18 The Landscape Company 14
In another of our series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature, right here in Carryduff
They’re ok outside, skulking in corners in the shed or the garage. But, come the colder nights, and they want a bit of warmth; you could say they want to partake of our indoor home comforts. The irony being, that’s exactly what makes a lot of us feel much less comfortable. Of course, I’m talking about spiders and the widespread fear of them. During one 24-hour period in early September, I encountered three large house-spiders in my home; or was it the
same one, stalking me? My last sighting was of it scurrying under my bed: the stuff of nightmares for some people, but I slept soundly!
I feel I am waging a one-woman campaign in defence of these harmless beasties. Yes, native spiders are totally harmless to humans, so what’s to be afraid of?
Well, I think it’s mostly their appearance, coupled with the creepy way they move, that has so many people spooked!!
But that’s no excuse for killing them. If you find one in the bath, it can be easily gathered up in a towel and deposited outside. Think of all the good that they do for us, in their
perpetual war on flies. I dread to think what a real 21st century plague of flies we would have, without them. And they
employ so many different tactics to catch their victims! They are magicians at weaving their webs, which in themselves are veritable works of art. Who has seen them, glistening in the early morning dew of autumn, and not marvelled? Works of art, and yet so effective, too. The spiders are nimble workers: once a fly has been trapped, the web-owner first deals it a paralysing bite, before cocooning it in silk, to await consumption later. Large house-spiders are probably the dullest, but many of those found in our gardens are beautifully marked, if we only look a little closer. Take the garden spider, for instance, or ARANAEUS DIADEMATA, to use its beautiful official name.
They can vary in both size and colouring, but most of them sport handsome stripes, like the one pictured above, camped in its orb web, between my two bins:
My favourite, however, has to be the zebra spider, a type of jumping version with truly amazing eyes. More about it another time, when the focus will be fully on it!
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In another of our series of articles about our local environment, Helen Long writes about her observations of nature, right here in Carryduff
They’re ok outside, skulking in corners in the shed or the garage. But, come the colder nights, and they want a bit of warmth; you could say they want to partake of our indoor home comforts. The irony being, that’s exactly what makes a lot of us feel much less comfortable. Of course, I’m talking about spiders and the widespread fear of them. During one 24-hour period in early September, I encountered three large house-spiders in my home; or was it the
same one, stalking me? My last sighting was of it scurrying under my bed: the stuff of nightmares for some people, but I slept soundly!
I feel I am waging a one-woman campaign in defence of these harmless beasties. Yes, native spiders are totally harmless to humans, so what’s to be afraid of?
Well, I think it’s mostly their appearance, coupled with the creepy way they move, that has so many people spooked!!
But that’s no excuse for killing them. If you find one in the bath, it can be easily gathered up in a towel and deposited outside. Think of all the good that they do for us, in their
perpetual war on flies. I dread to think what a real 21st century plague of flies we would have, without them. And they
employ so many different tactics to catch their victims! They are magicians at weaving their webs, which in themselves are veritable works of art. Who has seen them, glistening in the early morning dew of autumn, and not marvelled? Works of art, and yet so effective, too. The spiders are nimble workers: once a fly has been trapped, the web-owner first deals it a paralysing bite, before cocooning it in silk, to await consumption later. Large house-spiders are probably the dullest, but many of those found in our gardens are beautifully marked, if we only look a little closer. Take the garden spider, for instance, or ARANAEUS DIADEMATA, to use its beautiful official name.
They can vary in both size and colouring, but most of them sport handsome stripes, like the one pictured above, camped in its orb web, between my two bins:
My favourite, however, has to be the zebra spider, a type of jumping version with truly amazing eyes. More about it another time, when the focus will be fully on it!