Spring Summer Local Focus

LocalFocusSaintfield, Ballygowan and Darragh Cross

Spring Summer 2013Free

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Located in the centre of Saintfield Entrance via 2c Comber Street (same entrance as Rowallane beauty)

Call the gym on: 028 9751 1128

A Family Run Gym & Studio

in the centre of Saintfield at 2c Comber St

Open 7 days per week!

What our gym offers:Plate loaded resistance machines ▪ Olympic weights & bars

Free weights - dumbbells to 50kg and plate loaded dumbbells for 50kg+ Cardiovascular equipment ▪ Suspension training

Kettle bells ▪ Olympic rings ▪ Strongman equipment

Stand-up SUNBED! 250W Blocks and creams available

What our studio offers:Daily classes:

Spin ▪ Kettle bells ▪ Bingo Wings ▪ Pilates

Ultimate Mix ▪ Core & Swissball

Ask us about:▪ Personal Training

▪ Tailored

Memberships

▪ Pay as you go

Options

▪ Student & Senior

Citizen Discounts



WelcomeTechnology - Protect your PC 6Travel - Hong Kong Island 14Cartoon - Buster 18Science Facts 18Beauty - Pucker Up 22Gardening - Grow Your Own 24Books - Family 26Recipe - Cheese, Bacon & Onion Pie 30

Solutions - 35 & 38Codeword 8Sudoku 10Wordsearch 16Quick Crossword 28Children’s Page 39

Local useful numbers 31Community Pages 32-37Index 38

Get in Touch: Tel - 028 90 817579 Email - [email protected] our website for deadlines, advertising rates and distribution

details: www.localfocusmags.co.ukLocal Focus Magazines are 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 Spring Summer Local Focus

magazine for Saintfield, Ballygowan & Darragh Cross. Winter’s almost over so it must be time for another Local Focus magazine! We publish twice a year - the Spring Summer issue in March and the Autumn Winter issue in September.

I hope you will keep and use this magazine until the next one pops through your letterbox. If you find it useful, please remember to tell advertisers where you saw their ad.

We’ve some great articles for you in this issue. With features on beauty, books, gardening, travel, technology, a recipe, and puzzles galore, there’s sure to be something for everyone. We’ve also got a great competition, courtesy of SRL Electrics - just turn to page 8 to find out how to enter.

If you’ve any suggestions or ideas for improving the magazine, please email me to let me know. After all, I put the magazine together specially for YOU!

Until next time...Deirdre



TREE SERVICESWe cater for ALL tree related work,

from planting to dangerous tree removal

City & Guilds NPTC Qualified

Call Raymond on 07921 256556 or 028 9751 0403

IRONING SERVICE£10 per hourPick Up & Drop Off inBallygowan, Saintfield, Comber,Moneyreagh & surrounding areas

Tel: Martie 07759 564 083

Don't use your precious free time doing chores! Call Martie instead...





Contact Stephen on: Tel: 028 9263 9276 Mob: 07803 960007

Garden and Paving DesignsPlantingLawns Sown/TurfedBrick Paving/Driveways, PatiosGarden Walls/PillarsFencing/Decking

Tree Services

Conifers Topped & Trimmed

Tree Felling

Pruning

Stump Grinding

Have you booked in your 'Me time' this month?

Wed 17th April 2-8 pm

FREE Bronze Leaf Spray Tan when you purchase one of our retail tans to use at home for £20

Places MUST be pre-booked

Follow us on Facebook for special offers

Gift Vouchers Are Available Thank you to all our clients for your custom

Find us at the Courtyard, 54 Main Street, Saintfield07738 222 077

A.R.M. LOCKSMITHSMaster Locksmiths • Domestic & Commercial

Emergency Locksmiths 24/7 Service Non-Destructive Entry Complete Lock Changes UPVC Doors and Window locks

repaired and replaced All locks supplied and fitted meeting

insurance requirements On Site Key Cutting Facility Burglary Repair & Boarding Up

Tel: 07934 663337



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.

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Solution on page 35

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Peter at SRL Electrics is offering Local Focusreaders the chance to win a:

SONY Clock Radio iphone and ipod Docking System (Model ICFDS15ip)

To enter the draw to win, all you have to do is tell us, what is the missing word below?“SRL Electrics can save you Money, Time and ?????” see SRL Electrics ad opposite

To enter go to the SRL Electrics website and follow the link to the contacts page - www.srlelectrics.comMake sure you include your answer to the question in the comment box.

All entries must be received by 17th May 2013 and will then be entered into a prize draw to win the Clock Radio. Texts cost only your own network charge.

To DOUBLE your chances of winning, just like SRL Electrics Facebook page



MONEY, TIME & EFFORT

Peter Cairnsmob: 07743 559 384e: [email protected]: www.srlelectrics.com

SRL Electrics can help local businesses and individuals like you to save money, time and effort.

Let me take the stress and confusion out of your electrical goods shopping experience, with me as your personal shopper.Why Come to me? Superior Customer Service

Timed Delivery to suit you

Best Value every time

Whether you’re buying just one item or several... Give me a ring NOW, and start saving today

Suburban Gardens Does your garden need tidied up

after the Winter?

Ring Stephen on:Mob: 07914 992 970

Tel: 028 90 795106

Free estimates & competitive rates

Regular Garden MaintenanceHedges & Lawns Cut

Lawns Turfed/Seeded Beds Created & Planted



How to PlayFill 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.

For solution, see page 38

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Daily/Weekly Cleaning Professional & friendly trained team Houseclearance / tenancy Specialist Spring Cleaning Office and Domestic Cleaning Environmentally Friendly After sales service & established since 2003

For that ‘feel clean feeling’Call Vicki today on 028 9751 0398

2 Laurel Close, Saintfield, BT24 7PN www.springcleanni.com

Find us on Facebook

L&R ServicesCall in the Professionals!

Power Washing:Driveways ▪ Paths ▪ Patios etc

Re-Sanding of Block PavingDomestic & Commercial work undertaken

Contact:Lawrence 0774 555 3331or Robert 07877 916 065

HARD LANDSCAPING

Garden Fencing • Steps & BrickworkKerbing, Paving & Flagging

Anchor Retaining WallsSleepers • Tree Felling • Pruning

All Outside Property Maintenance

Contact Malcolm DobbinTel: 07732 833848 or 028 9751 1909



PASSION Hair & Beauty

WE’VE MOVED!Visit us at our new salon - Unit 10, Glenview Industrial Estate, Tower Lane off the Hillsborough Road in Moneyreagh.

WE’RE UNIQUE!All the convenience of a hair salon and a beauty salon under one roof.

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! constant promotions, we post pictures of hair styles and colours, and different types, styles and colours of nails. Stay up-to-date with Passion through Facebook

Stockists of GHDs • Matrix • He-Shi • Moroccan Oil • White to Brown

Moneyreagh

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Welcome to

where your health comes first...

Unit 4, Emerson House, 14b Ballynahinch Road, Carryduff. BT8 8DN

Tel: 028 9081 4623



WEDNESDAYBallygowanRoundabout Bar (Gourley's) 2-4 The Square 5:30pm & 7:30pmTel: Esther 07804 095 409

THURSDAYSaintfieldAcademy Primary School,194 Listooder Rd, 5:30pm & 7:30pmTel: Heather 07882 049 569

Afternoon SessionsFor children from age 2 years 9 months

Monday and Wednesday12:45pm – 2.45pm £5 per session

Registering NOW for2013 / 2014

Children can attend from the start of the term in which they will turn 3.

Places are filled on a ’first come, first served’ basis on submitting a completed registration form.

Places are limited and filling fast

For further information, tel: 07845 158 223email: [email protected]

BallygowanCommunity

Playgroup

HOME CARE PODIATRY

Laura Dorman BSc (Hons) MChSHPC 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

Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

For an appointment,

please call Laura on07540 143 330

Foot Care In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

YOGA CLASSESGive your Body & Mind

a treat this Spring

ExperienceIYENGAR Yoga

for Strength, Flexibility & Relaxation

Classes in Ballynahinch,Moneyreagh, Carryduff & Belfast

Yoga for all levels of abilityYoga Weekend Breaks &

Saturday Morning Workshops

For more information contact:Angela on 07709 523334 [email protected]

www.iyengaryoga.org.uk





22 Killybawn Road, Saintfield. BT24 7JPTel: 028 4483 0730 Mob: 07808 958038

Sports Psychology - confidential individual help with motivation or competition nerves. Also group lectures. Please ring for more details.Member of BHS Instructors Reg • Diploma in Sports Psychology

www.barbaraellisondressage.co.uk

Training Availablefor all levels from Beginners to Advanced from my Saintfield premises or can travel if preferredShort TermSchooling also available, places limited

Handsome HoundsExclusive Dog Grooming Servicewww.handsomehoundsni.com One to One personal attention by fully

trained groomer Nail, ear and gland treatment Premium products used for each coat type Full choice of styles and trims

~ Fully Qualified~ No dog too big or small~ All breeds welcome~ Excellent ServicePick up and drop off service available in Ballygowan, Comber,Carryduff & Saintfield areas

Tel 028 9752 8105Mob: 07899 967725

www.beechillpetsupplies.vpweb.co.uke: [email protected]

Tel: 028 9751 9291

We Supply:

Pet Food Pet Health

Pet ToysPet Bedding

Goldfish ♦ Fish tanks ♦ Birds Kennels ♦ Hutches ♦ Cages

Sign up to our mailing list for the latest special offers!!!

Simply send us your contact details through our website

4 Main Street Saintfield BT24 7AA

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H O U S E O F H A I R

Ladies Gents Children

For an appointment, please telephone: 028 9752 0777

Tues & Wed 9am - 5:30pmThursday 9am - 9pmFriday 9am - 7pmSaturday 9am - 5:30pm

House of Hair, Unit 10, The Square, Ballygowan



Buster

I am also a fully qualified veterinary nurse and I have a very keen interest for your pets health. Feel free to

ask any questions - I will be more than happy to help!

Included in every groom your pet will receive their nails clipped, ears cleaned and anal glands checked.

Check us out on Facebook Just a mile outside Carryduff -

Ring today for an appointment

Your pet will receive a one to one grooming session in our salonSarah DowdsVeterinary Nurse

& Professional Dog Groomer

T.07543 882497

135 Belfast RoadSaintfieldBT24 7HF



Full Bathroom Refurbishments

Oftec Registered

Call Adrian on:07515 148 605

NEW fabulous Halo Daily Hair Extensions to replace clip-ins (up to 22 inches in length, can be put on in seconds) Every girls dream!Miglio Jewellery - NEW Mens CollectionAwesome Spring Catalogues available

For an appointment: Tel: 02890 815275 or txt 07815 204489

L’Oreal Colour Degree Specialist • Tony & Guy Trained Cutting Specialist

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Who Else Wants to:Lose Weight

Increase Confidence

Release - Depression- Anxiety- Phobias & Panic- Addictions

Live your life successfully & happily.

Carryduffhypnotherapy.comCall Karen Crossett:

07761840351

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

Has your Boiler been serviced recently?Wise up to the dangers of Carbon MonoxideContact us now to book your OFTEC boiler service and carbon monoxide check

For your free quotation, contact Alistair on:

0790 222 0492 or 028 9187 3777 email: [email protected]

www.awjthompson.com


www.tlcni.comGive your garden some T.L.C. Call today for a consultation

All clients that go ahead with our services receive a garden design and plant by plant maintenance schedule specific to your garden,

Kyle Reid (HND Horticulture)

028 9061 6656e: [email protected] w: tlcni.com

Construction Excellence Awards for Development of a Brown Field Site with Pearlow Developments



Visit us to brighten up your garden this Spring and Summer88 Belfast Road, Saintfield (only 2 miles from Carryduff) Tel: 028 90 814331

e:[email protected] www.saintfieldnurserycentre.co.uk

Plants, Pots and Garden Furniture

Galore!







Looking for a space to grow?We have the allotment for you !

Monlough Road West, Moneyreagh.

(Road down the side of Carryduff Building Supplies)

Tel: 028 9081 3396

or Email: [email protected]

CBSAllotments

Would you like to start growing your

own vegetables in the Spring?

Nothing can compare to the taste

of your own home-grown fruit & vegetables!

Register now for an allotment for Spring 2013!

To find out more give us a call today: 028 9081 3396

GrowGrowyour own in 2013

Allotment size is approx 108 sq m

Don’t Miss this Exciting Opportunity!





SHOULD YOU SAVE OR SHOULD YOU INVEST?As the new tax year starts many people will want to make use of their new ISA allowance.Your options are a cash ISA (up to £5,760 for 2013/14), a stocks & shares ISA (up to £11,520), or a combination of both – so which should you choose?Opting for a cash ISA lets you keep some rainy day money handy, and you will get your capital back plus a small amount of interest. However interest rates for cash ISAs have fallen to new record lows. Recent research from the Bank of England shows that the average rate for a cash ISA including any guaranteed bonus stood at 1.85%, while the average rate for a cash ISA without any bonus was 0.88%.Inflation is currently 2.7% and has been above 2% for more than 3 years, so at these interest rates cash ISAs are actually guaranteed to lose money in real terms.Against this you could have invested in a moderate risk fund in a stocks & shares ISA, which on average returned 10.1% over the past year (IMA Mixed Investment 40%-85% shares sector). Obviously the returns are not guaranteed and we all know values go down as well as up, but the average return is still 24.3% over the past 5 years – a period which included the banking crisis in late 2008/early 2009.So when should you consider investing rather than keeping your money in cash? If you already have some savings in place to cover emergencies, and have cleared

any short-term debt (e.g. credit cards). If you are unlikely to need access to the money for at least 5 years – for example if

you want to build up some funds towards retirement, or university fees. If you can afford to put some money away every month – this can grow into a nice

lump sum surprisingly quickly. If you are prepared to take some level of risk with your money, bearing in mind the

alternative risk of losing money in real terms with cash.

For further information, or to arrange a free initial consultation, contact Emma Greer; Tel 07885 407604 or e-mail [email protected]

Emma Greer

10 Berkley Court, Belfast BT8 7FJ028 90 229798028 90 [email protected]

Independent Financial Advisor

The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back as much as you originally invested.



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Quick Crossword Solution on page 38

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Local Useful Numbers:HEALTH AMBULANCE 999

Saintfield Health Centre 97 510575Lisbane Medical Centre 97 521333GP Out of Hours 92 602204Chemist, Saintfield 97 510277Ballygowan Pharmacy 97 528249Saintfield Dental Care 97 446060Downe Hospital 44 613311Ards Hospital 91 812661Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503City Hospital 90 329241Ulster Hospital 90 484511

EMERGENCY FIRE/POLICE 999Crimestoppers 0800 555 111NIE 08457 643 643Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001Water Service 08457 440 088Down District Council 44 610800Ards Borough Council 91 824000Police (Non-Emergency) 0845 600 8000Lifeline 0808 808 8000Samaritans 08457 90 90 90PIPS (Suicide Prevention) 90 755070TRANSPORT SCB Taxis 97 511446Translink (Ulsterbus) 90 666630

EDUCATIONAcademy Primary 97 510407Alexander Dickson Primary 97 528651Carrickmannon Primary 97 528651Millennium Primary 90 813688St Caolan’s Primary 97 510757St Mary’s Primary (S’field) 97 510758

LEISUREBallynahinch Leisure Centre 97 561950Saintfield Library 97 510550Saintfield Video 97 519026White Horse Inn 97 511143

Parking at DoorLow Level Entrance for Elderly

Tel: 028 44 830 19187b Manse Road, Raffrey(half a mile from Darragh Cross)

Opening Hours:Tues 9am-5pm Thurs 9am-7pm

Fri 8:30am-6pm Sat 8:30am-3pmClosed Mon & Wed

Jackie’s Unisex Salon

An advert this size costs just £29* per issue in the Local Focus if booked as part of a package of ads

or £34* for a single booking*Subject to Vat

Advertising...without the sting!

Call Deirdre today for more details on advertising here & in the other Focus magazines - 028 90 817579

To help your cashflow, you can also pay monthly by standing order



Ballygowan & District Road Racing Supporters

Ballygowan and District Road Racing Supporters Club provide financial support to local road racers.The club meet on the first Thursday of the month at 8pm at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club. Membership costs £10 per month. New members welcome.

FREE PAGES for local charities and non profit

making organisations

Moneyreagh Mother and Toddler Group

Mondays 10:15am to 12 noon, at Moneyreagh Community Centre. Find us on facebook – search for Moneyreagh Mums&Tots. £1 admittance to cover breaks for parent and one toddler. Contact Eileen Kennedy 90 448988 or 07787 527808

Saintfield Library Knit and natter group every Wednesday @ 11 am

Opening HrsMonday ClosedTuesday 1pm to 8pmWednesday 10am to 2pmThursday 1pm to 5pmFriday 10am to 5pmSaturday 10am to 1pm Sunday Closed

Tel: 028 9751 0550 [email protected]

Macmillan Cancer Support is hoping to raise thousands of pounds from the Belfast Marathon and is urging those who fancy a challenge, to join Team Macmillan. To find out more about running the Belfast Marathon, Relay, Fun Run or Walk for Macmillan Cancer Support contact

or call 07779 289179

Darragh Cross Playgroup St Caolan’s School, Wed mornings 9:30 to 11:15. £1.50 to include drinks and snacks for children and adults.For enquiries, Laura 07825 688 005





Ballygowan Vintage Club - Dates for your diarySat 30th March, DanceSat 4th May Charity Tractor/Car Run. Registration at the Halls, Ballygowan 12 noonSat 29th June, Dance Sat 21st Sept, 27th Annual Rally Sat 12th October, Annual Ploughing MatchFriday 8th November, Prize/Dinner Dance La Mon HotelBallygowan Vintage Club's distribution to charities and local good causes in 2012 was £3,600. This was possible as a result of the local community supporting our events - thanks to all and please continue to attend our activities.

2009 Ploughing Match

Saintfield EventsThurs, 4th April, 7:30pm Saintfield Development Association's Table Quiz.Think you know it all? Come along and try to win some great prizes. Everyone welcome! Teams of 4 - 6 people. £5 per head. VENUE: The White Horse, SaintfieldThurs, 11th April, 8pm Monthly meeting of Saintfield Heritage SocietyTALK: Roger Dixon will speak on Leading Belfast families and the houses in which they lived. Roger Dixon of the Ulster Folk and Transport will talk about the Chichester and Donegal families and the history of Belfast castle and other families who contributed to the early development of the City. VENUE: The Woodrow Room, Saintfield Parish Church HallSat, 27th April, 10am Saintfield Litter Pick.This is a Saintfield Development Association event in conjunction with TidyNI. MEETING POINT: The Square, SaintfieldMon, 20th May, 7:30pm Annual General Meeting of Saintfield Development Association. VENUE: Saintfield Sports ClubSat, 8th June, 11am – 3pm Annual Saintfield Fun Run and Family Day. This is a Saintfield Development Association event. START/VENUE: The Square, Saintfield

Updates on each of these events can be found in Saintfield's online "What's On guide": discoversaintfield.com/calendar

Ravara ProductionsGrease in Concert, Wed 3rd April at 8pm in Moneyreagh Community CentreTickets £5 Buy at the door or from the Ravara Productions facebook page



Ballygowan Senior Citizens Club on Fridays @ 10-30am in the Village Hall, Ballygowan. A warm welcome to any Ladies and Gents over 60 who would like to join us for morning tea/coffee with biscuits, and dinner at lunch time with lots of activities.Crafts -- Exercises -- Talks -- Boccia bowls -- Shopping Trips -- Visits and Outings etc.For further details, phone Betty 9752 8698

Ballygowan Youth Club (or BallyG) as it’s now affectionately known by the young people is a relatively new club which opened on 28th April 2012. It was set up by a group of local parents – with absolutely no previous Youth Work experience beforehand - who were concerned about the increasing levels of anti-social behaviour in the village. As we come up to our first birthday we are amazed to look back and see how far we have come! And wow – what a year it has been.

On the opening night we had over 70 young people pop in. We now have a membership of approx 50 with an average attendance of 35 – 40, aged between 11 and 14.We are indebted to our local community for their help and assistance in getting us started! EVERY piece of equipment we had on opening night was donated by local people – TV’s and Games Consoles, Table tennis table, Pool tables, games, sports equipment etc.

That local support has never wavered with local businesses recently providing us with a brand new table tennis table, football table and wii console!

BallyG belongs to our Young People – they have worked hard to make it what it is. Earlier this year they had a bag pack in ASDA in Newtownards, raising almost £800 – this has helped to purchase some brand new equipment. They are still deciding what the rest should be spent on! If you are interested in coming along, we are open to any young person who is in P7 or above. We meet in the Village Hall in Ballygowan on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month between 7.30pm – 10pm.

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Love Walking?We’re looking for reliable adult distributors, preferably with their own transport, to distribute the Local Focus door to door in our local area. Competitive rates paid, (per 100 magazines and for any leaflets to be distributed with the magazine). You decide how many homes you can distribute to & when you work, within agreed timescales.

Your preferred area may not be available at the moment, but we will add your details to our waiting list and contact you when a suitable route becomes available. If you don't have your own transport, please ring anyway, it might be possible to organise a route close to your home.

If interested, please contact Deirdre on 028 90817579

Ballygowan Youth ClubWe are keen to recruit some more adult volunteers! If you can spare a few hours on a Saturday night a couple of times a month we would love to hear from you! You don’t need to have any experience –but if you do fantastic!You can contact us through our Facebook page – search for Ballygowan Youth Club.

Nomad Cage Football organised by PSNI as part of Summer Splash (right)

Community Notices are FREE in Local Focus magazines !

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Children’s Page solution from p39:Well known phrase: Sick as a parrot



Sunday Services: 11:00am Minister: Rev Dr Graham ConnorTel: 028 9751 0249

email: Ballynahinch Road, Saintfield

FREE pages for local charities and non profit making

organisations

Sunday Services: 11am & 7:00pm Minister: Rev James Hyndman Tel: 028 9751 9883email: [email protected] Main Street, Saintfield

Ballygowan Presbyterian Church Sunday Services: 11:30am & 7:00pm(No evening service in summer)

Minister: Rev Brian Black Tel: 028 9752 1096email: [email protected] Hill, Ballygowan

Church of Mary, Mother of the Church e: [email protected] Masses (Sat and Eve of Holy days): 6:30pm

Sundays: 11amHoly Days: 8:30am & 7:30pm

Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed 10am & Fri 7:30pmParish Priest: Very Rev Anthony McHugh Tel: 028 9751 0237 or 07737 198 966 Crossgar Road, Saintfield

St Joseph’s CarrickmannonSunday Mass: 9am Holy Days: 10amWeekday Masses: Tues 10amParish Priest: Very Rev Anthony McHugh Tel: 028 9751 0237 email: [email protected]

Saintfield Baptist ChurchSundays:Sunday School 10:30am Morning Meeting & Breaking of Bread 11:30amGospel Meeting 7pm

Wednesdays: Searchers 6:45pmBible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm

Youth Fellowship 1st & 3rd Sunday each month 8.30pm

Friendly Hour 1st Thurs each month 10.45amTel: 07977 645996 51 Crossgar Road, Saintfieldwww.saintfieldbaptist.org.uk

Ravara Non-Subscribing Presbyterian ChurchSunday Services:Last Sunday of each month at 3:30pmRev. S. J. Peden, FIPurM, CMPM.

Tel: 028 92 692094



Community notices are printed for all non-profit making organisations

Just contact Deirdre at 028 90 817579

Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church Sunday Services: 10am Sunday School & Bible Classes

11:30am Family Worship

7pm Gospel Service (Creche available)

11am and 6:30pm Prayer Meetings

Mondays:10-11:30am Little Sunbeams Mums and Toddlers (Term Time only) Tel: 0799085 35416:30 - 8pm A.W.A.N.A. Club (Year 1 to Year 10) Term Time Tel: 07814 785602

Tuesdays:8pm Bible Study & Prayer Meeting

Fridays:7pm Children’s meeting (Oct to March) for Pre-school to Year 7.

8pm Young People’s Fellowship for Year 8 upwards. (Sept to May)

Saturdays:7:30 to 9:30pm Youth Reach (Year 7 upwards). Usually 1st and 3rd SaturdaysOctober to Easter

Sundays:8:45pm 1st Sunday Youth Rally on 1st Sunday of the month at (Oct to April)

Minister: Rev Alan SmylieAll enquiries: 028 9752 8757 or 07789 756054 email: [email protected]

You will be made welcome!!'Ye Must be Born Again' [John 3 verse 7]

36 Belfast Road, Ballygowan

Sunday Services: 10:30am Communion Service 1st Sunday of each monthEvening Worship:6pm, 3rd Sunday of each month (except Summer)Vicar: Rev Chris Pollock Tel: 028 97 510286 www.saintfieldparish.org.uk email:45 Main Street, Saintfield

Moneyreagh Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church A friendly Church - where all are truly

welcome.

Sunday Service 11.30 am

Sunday School 10.15am (except in months of July and August)

Bible Study and Discussion Group - monthly; details from the Minister.

Ladybirds (Women's Fellowship)Non-Subscribing Mums and Babies Details for all the above from the Minister.

Minister: Rev Chris Wilson Tel: 07729 178093email:



Index of Advertisers..........…..Quick GuideAllotmentsCBS Allotments 25

Attic StairsAttic Ladders NI 10

BathroomsBrae Bathrooms 25

Beauty SalonAngelic Touch 7Passion Hair and Beauty 12Riah Hair and Beauty 23

BlindsClassic Blinds 29

Boiler ServicingAW Boiler Services 29AWJ Thompson 19WA Boiler Services 9

Car ServicingMoss Road Accident Repair 28

ChiropractorCarryduff Family Chiropractic

Centre 12

CleaningSpring Clean 11

Community ServicesBallygowan Community Playgroup13

Dog GroomingHandsome Hounds 15Head to Tail 18

Electrical GoodsSRL Electrics 8,9

ElectricianAWJ Thompson 19

Equestrian ServicesBarbara Ellison 15

Financial ServicesFreedom Financial 27

FitnessSJ’s Fitness 3

Garden CentreSaintfield Nursery Centre 21

GardeningSuburban Gardens 9

HairdresserHouse of Hair 17Jackie’s Unisex Salon 31Louise Gallagher 19Passion Hair and Beauty 12Riah Hair and Beauty 23

Health & FitnessSJ’s Fitness 3

Health & SafetyBSD Training Ltd Ins Front

HypnotherapyCarryduff Hypnotherapy 19

IroningMartie’s Ironing Service 5

LandscapingMalcolm Dobbin 11North Down Tree and Landscaping 7The Landscape Company 20

LocksmithA.R.M. Locksmiths 7

Oven CleaningOvenclean 5

Pet ShopBeechill Pet Supplies 15PhotographerRaymond Brown Front

PlaygroupBallygowan Community Playgroup13

Plumbing & HeatingAdrian Murray Plumbing Heating 19

PodiatristMark Lowe 16Home Care Podiatry 13

PowerwashingL&R Services 11Massey Services 29

Slimming ClubsSlimming World 13

StationeryLeaflet & Stationery Printing Back

TherapistCarryduff Family Chiropractic

Centre 12

TrainingBSD Training Ltd Ins Front

Tree Maintenance Autumn View 5Clarke Cunningham Tree

Maintenance 21North Down Tree and Landscaping 7

Window CleaningMassey Services 29

Yoga ClassesAngela Beattie 13

Puzzle Solutions Su Doku from p10, below:

Wordsearch Hidden Phrase from p16: “A woman is as young as her knees.” Mary Quant.

Quick Crossword solution from p28: Across: 1 Gems, 3 Admitted, 9 Anxious, 10 Tease, 11 Disappearing, 13 Negate, 15 Meddle, 17 Instructions, 20 Cargo, 21 Protein, 22 Relished, 23 Mend. Down: 1 Guarding, 2 Mixes, 4 Dispel, 5 Intersection, 6 Trained, 7 Died, 8 Competitions, 12 Seasoned, 14 General, 16 Supple, 18 Obese, 19 Scar.



Solution on page 35


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