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Welcome Contents Technology - Head for the Hills 6
Beauty - All about Brows 16
Science Facts 20
The Better Life 22
Recipe - Lemon Chicken with Tabbouleh 28
Book Review - Creature Comforts 30
Time for a Spring Clean 32
Interiors - Choosing Fabrics 34
Travel - Hidden Algarve 36
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Local Useful Numbers 37
Community Pages 40-45
Puzzle Solutions 42 & 46
Index 46
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Codeword 10
Wordsearch - Golf 18
Sudoku 26
Two Minutes Trial 33
Quick Crossword 38
Hello and welcome to the
March / April edition of BT8 Focus
Spring already! Its going to be a busy couple of months, with Mothers Day on 10th March and Easter Sunday on 31st, not to mention more school holidays!
If youre short on ideas for your Mums Mothers Day present, we have lots of local businesses offering everything you could pamper her with, from lovely meals to
beauty treatments to nights out.
To treat your Mum to a day away from the kitchen, theres a special 3 course meal on offer at the Beechill Inn on page 29. If your Mum would prefer to relax and be pampered, theres a great Mothers Day treat available at Tranquility (see the inside front cover). Want to treat her to a new hair style? - theres 10% off hair and beauty treatments at Riah on page 27, and gift vouchers available from Lynsey Quinn on page 7, Head Office on page 17 and Louise Gallagher on page 37.
Maybe your Mum would enjoy a night out at a local fashion show in aid of Action Cancer (page 41) or a performance at the Belvoir Players Theatre (all details on page 25).
There must be something there to suit
everyones Mum! And all local too....
Look out for the next issue of the BT8 Focus in May 2013.
The deadline will be Monday 15th April 2013
For distribution and community page information, please visit:
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I believe a successful personal financial review should save you money and a successful
estate planning review should save
your children money.
My starting point was in understanding the relationship between personal finances & estate planning. I believe that without one the other is only half done.
Areas that should prompt a review: life assurance policies written in joint names policies not in trust policies not reviewed for cost/cover/changing circumstances premiums loaded by advisors; increasing monthly costs by 20% or more no wills in place, or simply leaving everything to spouse
I have even seen examples of homes signed over to children, this is a potential minefield and normally of no use in terms of protecting the home or avoiding Inheritance Tax.
These common mistakes can lead to planning that is simply not cost effective and worse still could end up with a large percentage of your estate in the hands of the Revenue. The scenario is compounded where estate planning advice has not been sought; resulting in homes & savings being at risk from Long Term Care, estates ravaged by inheritance tax, money & land left to your children lost in subsequent divorces or bankruptcy.
And yet a simple solution is available.
A combination of revised finances along with personalised Wills & Trusts could solve all of these problems.
Simply call to arrange a review of your circumstances, including current wills/plans, at no expense and with no obligation. Designed by you in the comfort of your own home and tailored to give you control over what happens now and in the future, this review will help you understand your circumstances and allow you to make an informed choice.
Together with full support from a respected estate planning company we can Design your Wills, Trusts, Enduring Power of Attorney Advise on Long Term Care, protecting your home & savings, Lifetime Gifting Untangle inefficient & costly life assurance policies Advise on business succession planning Assist in Inheritance Tax mitigation Protect your wealth for your children should they ever divorce
Call Peter today for further information or to arrange an appointment on 02890 467 467
Peter Gallagher is a local Independent Financial Advisor. Having recently achieved Diploma status in 2012, Peter practises from his office in Belfast and has over 20 years experience in the industry. His additional experience as a Consultant for a Will Writing company in the past 8 years has led to his belief that the two areas are inseparable and that financial advice & estate planning advice should go hand in hand.
Premier Financial Planning is a trading name of JH Financial Planning Ltd. JH Financial Planning Ltd is an appointed representative of Sesame Ltd which is authorised & regulated by the Financial Services Authority under ref 150427
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Codeword Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number
between 1 and 25. The codes for three letters are shown. As you find the letters, add them in the
box below. Solution on p42
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SHOULD YOU SAVE OR SHOULD YOU INVEST?
With the end of the tax year coming up many people will want to make use of their ISA allowance before it is too late.
Your options are a cash ISA (up to 5,640), a stocks & shares ISA (up to 11,280), 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 emma@freedom-financial.co.uk
Emma Greer
10 Berkley Court, Belfast BT8 7FJ T: 028 90 229798 F: 028 90 287531 E: emma@freedom-financial.co.uk W: www.freedom-financial.co.uk
Protection Pensions Investments 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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To register, call in to the practice:
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The Legal Process after the Death of a Loved One
When a loved one passes away, families can become overwhelmed with the legalities of administering their estate.
Some common questions asked by family members are included below. What do the family need to do? An application is made to the Court by the Personal Representatives (PR's) of the deceased. The application will be for a Grant of Probate if the deceased left a Will or for Letters of Administration if the deceased did not leave a Will.
Why does an application have to be made? An application has to be made so that the PR's can gain control of the assets/liabilities of the deceased. The PR's can then pay any debts and distribute any assets to the beneficiaries.
Who are the Personal Representatives? If the deceased left a Will s/he will have appointed Executors to manage the administration of their estate. If the deceased did not leave a Will, Administrators are appointed. Administrators are the next of kin of the deceased. If a PR does not want to take on the responsibility of administering the estate they can renounce the role.
Who are the beneficiaries? If the deceased left a Will it will state who they want their estate left to. If the deceased did not leave a Will the law outlines the beneficiaries in order of priority. Generally speaking the spouse and children take the estate.
What are the responsibilities of PR's? The PR's have a duty to contact HMRC to inform them of the death, value any assets and debts of the deceased at the date of death by contacting all of the institutions involved such as banks, pension funds etc. They also have a duty to value any property owned by the deceased such as a house and personal items. Once the estate has been valued the HMRC are notified and inheritance tax (if any) is dealt with.
How long does the process take? The process can take anywhere from a couple of months to more than a year. It depends on how complicated the estate is. It can be painstaking work as each company has individual procedures for dealing with probate.
How much does it cost? This depends on whether the PR's employ a solicitor to undertake the work or whether they choose to complete it themselves In addition there are court fees to extract Probate.
If you require further advice on dealing with an estate, Campbell Stafford have sensitive staff who are experienced in helping clients through this difficult time.
Please contact Michael Stafford or Louise Harvey for more information.
Tel: 02890 230808 web: www.campbellstafford.com
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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1
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You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter
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HEALTH
Mt Oriel Medical Centre 90 701653
Dentist at Mt Oriel 9040 2688
Carryduff Surgery 90 812211
Royal Group of Hospitals 90 240503
City Hospital 90 329241 Lagan Valley Hospital 92 665141
Ulster Hospital 90 484511
EMERGENCIES NIE 08457 643 643
Phoenix Gas 0800 002 001
Water Service 08457 440 088
Street Lighting 90 253051
Police (non emergencies) 08456008000
TRANSPORT
Carryduff Cabs 90 812345
Carryduff Taxis 90 795050
Translink (Ulsterbus & Metro) 90 666630
EDUCATION Carryduff Primary 90 812918
Millennium Primary 90 813688
St Josephs Primary 90 813523 Cairnshill Primary 90 705122
St Itas Primary 90 798811 Newtownbreda High 90 645374
LEISURE
Lough Moss Centre 90 814884
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FOR WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT A MAN, IF HE SHALL GAIN THE WHOLE WORLD, AND LOSE HIS OWN SOUL ?
(Bible - Mark 8 v 36)
Have you ever stopped to wonder, what this life is all about? Why youre here and where youre going when your lease of time runs out?
Maybe youve been far too busy trying hard to reach your goal; Would you let me kindly ask you,
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St Itas Primary School
Clara and Matthew Talk a Load of Rubbish! Congratulations to Clara McGowan and Matthew Winchester, from Mrs Maguires P7 class. They both represented St Itas at the recent local heats of the Castlereagh Borough Council Environmental Youthspeak Competition. The competition encourages environmental awareness among young people by giving them the opportunity to research and debate environmental issues. Participation in Environmental Youth Speak enables pupils to improve their communication skills, develop self-confidence and articulate arguments based on environmental facts. Both Clara and Matthew not only stunned the judges with their knowledge of the environment but also entertained them with their wit and humour. Clara has been chosen to go through to the Regional Finals in March where she will compete against pupils from schools throughout N. Ireland. Clara and Matthew display their recycled creations
Dates for your Diary
P1 Spring Prayer Service - Thurs 7th Mar
Miss Harkins P4 Class Assembly - Tues 5th Mar
Mrs Fannings P5 Class Assembly - Fri 8th Mar
Sacrament of Confirmation - Tues 12th Mar at 3pm
Mrs Loughrans P5 Class Assembly - Fri 15th Mar
Scholastic Book Fair - Tues 19th to Fri 22nd Mar
Mrs McKennas P2 Class Assembly - Wed 20th Mar
Mrs Holmes P6 Class Assembly - Fri 22nd Mar
Mrs Gillespies P4 Class Assembly - Tues 26th Mar
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March is Daffodil Month at Marie Curie Cancer Care
A street collection will be held in Ballynahinch on 7th March and many local shops will have special collection boxes for Daffodil month.
Carryduff Retirement Association
5th March Monthly Lunch Dunmurry Golf Club
13th March Guided Tour Crumlin Rd Gaol Contact Gerry 90402979
TinyLife Tel: 028 90 815050
Operation Lipstick Ladies Challenge in Castlewellan Forest Park on Saturday 23rd March 2013.
Mental, Practical and Physical Challenges including Orienteering, Archery, Wall Climbing, Raft Building and Raft Racing.
Teams of 6 - Entry fee of 10 per person and raise a min of 100 sponsorship per team member.
Call Valerie for more details.
Carryduff Action Cancer Support Group
FASHION SHOW on 14th MARCH in LOUGH MOSS CENTRE Tickets 10
(includes supper) Contact 0776773244 (or any Group member)
Belvoir Presbyterian Church 50th Easter Services
Friday 29th March @ 7.30pm Sunday 31st March 11 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.
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Newtownbreda Library Opening Hours
Opening Hours:
Monday 10 am - 5 pm Tuesday 1 pm - 8 pm Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm Thursday 1 pm - 8pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Storytime: every Saturday 10.30am - 11am
Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church, Special Services for Easter:
24 March Palm Sunday 11 am & 7 pm
29 March Good Friday, service at 8pm
31 March Easter Sunday Praise 11am & 7pm
Puzzle Solutions
Wordsearch Hidden Phrase from page 18: The worst club in my bag is my brain Chris Perry
(below) Codeword solution from p10:
(above) Sudoku solution from page 26:
Two Minutes Trial Solution from p33, Puzzle 1:
ANT, ATE, EAT, NET, NUT, TAN, TAT, TEA, TEN, TUN, TUT, ANTE, AUNT, NEAT, TAUT, TEAT, TENT, TUNA, TUNE, TAUNT, ATTUNE
Two Minutes Trial Solution from p33, Puzzle 2:
EROS, LORE, LORES, LOSE, LOSER, LOVE, LOVER, LOVES, LOVERS, ORE, ORES, ORLE, ORLES, OVER, OVERS, REV, REVS, ROE, ROES, ROLE, ROLES, ROSE, ROVE, ROVES, SERVO, SLOE, SOLE, SOLVE, SOLVER, SORE, SOREL, VOLE, VOLES
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Policing, Environmental, Health,
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Free Membership for 1 year for first time members
Contact the Secretary: Brian Dunwoody Tel:- 079 0845 0119 or email:
belvoircommunityassociation97@yahoo.com
Newtownbreda Baptist
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Cairnshill Primary School
Dates for your Diary 25th Feb - 6th March P6 Residentials February/March - Mini Enterprise March/April - Money Trail 17th May - May Ball @ Ramada 14th June BBQ
On Tuesday 12th February Cairnshill Primary School were invited to perform at the 'Healthy Aging Conference' run by the World Health Organisation at the City Hall in Belfast. The conference took place over three days and had delegates from Italy, Denmark and several other European countries. The children performed a dance piece alongside the 'Black Widows' who are a group of elderly women. Some of
the school choir also sang.
The Primary five children have been learning about the Egyptians. They dressed up for an 'Egyptian Day' (right) and performed a short play which was enjoyed by all! Here they are showing us some of their groovy moves!
SPRING TERM 2013 Wednesday 2nd January to Friday 22nd March
SUMMER TERM 2013 Monday 8th April to Friday 28th June
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2013
St Agnes Choral Society
Following the success of their award winning performance of Annie, St. Agnes' Choral Society are proud to present the family favourite: The Sound of Music, in the Grand Opera House, Tues 16th Sat 20th April 2013.
Tues & Wed 7.30pm: 10.00 - 20.00 Thurs 7.30pm: 12.00 - 22.00 Fri & Sat 7.30pm: 15.00 - 25.00 Sat 2.30pm: 12.00 - 22.00
Book now on 028 9024 1919 or www.goh.co.uk
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Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parish of Drumbo and Carryduff
Father Martin Kelly, Tel: 028 90 812238
Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass: Saturday 6pm Sunday: 9am, 10:30am & 12 noon
Many groups meet in the Parish Centre behind the Ivanhoe. Please see our website for more details www.parishofdrumboandcarryduff.org
Newtownbreda Baptist Church Tel: 028 90649402 Sunday Services 11am & 7pm
GriefShare (grief recovery support group)
Sunday Childrens Ministry: (all ages) Sunday 11.30-12.30pm
Parent & Toddlers Group: Fri 10.30am-12pm
Contact the office on Tel: 02890 649402 for more details
www.newtownbredabaptist.com
Belvoir Presbyterian Church Tel: 028 90 492641
Sunday Services: 11:00am & 6:30pm Wednesday 7:30pm: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
For details of Lunch Club, Womens, Mens Childrens or Youth activities, please contact the Minister Dr Rodger Crooks at the number above or on 077 4669 8528
email: belvoirpci@live.co.uk
www.belvoirpresbyterian.co.uk
Belvoir Methodist Church Sunday Service 10am & 7pm
Youth Groups: Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, Tuesdays from 6.30pm.
Monday 7pm Monday 8pm Prayer Meeting Bowling Fellowship
Tuesday 10:30am Coffee Morning
Thursday 10am Thursday 8pm Belvoir Art Club (fortnightly) MWI Bible Study
Community Prayer Meeting Last Monday of each month 11am
Contact: Rev Colin Duncan by email cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 90 790570 www.belvoirmethodistchurch.org.uk
Forestside Christian Centre
Sunday Service 11am & 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Sam on Tel: 028 90 644 100
Sunday School, Youth & Seniors Activities
88 Belvoir Drive, Belfast. BT8 7FR
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Cairnshill Methodist Church Sunday Service 11:30 am
Tel: 90 790570
Youth Groups: Girls Brigade: Tuesdays from 6.15pm. Boys Brigade, junior section: Thurs 6.30pm
Monday 10:30am Mums and Tots
Monday 7:30pm Fight n Fit
Wednesday 10:30am Bible Study
Wednesday 7:30pm Praise Group Practice
Friday 6:30pm Junior Youth Club
Friday 8pm Senior Youth Club
contact Rev Colin Duncan by email cj.duncan@btinternet.com or call 90 790570.
www.cairnshillmethodist.org
Saintfield Road Presbyterian Church Tel: 90 799220
Monday Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides from 6:15pm Wednesday Parents and Tots, 10:30-12 noon Friday Squirrels (3:45pm), Beavers, Cubs, Scouts from 6:30pm The Vibe Youth Club (year 8 and above), meeting in Cairnshill Methodist. 8-10pm
Minister Rev Alistair R Bill. email: abill@presbyterianireland.org
Sunday Worship:11am & 7pm
please see our website: www.srpc.org.uk for full details of all activities
Newtownbreda Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting Sundays 7pm
Sunday School 3 - 3:45pm (Sept to June) Young Peoples Meeting Mon 7pm (Oct - March)
For enquiries and transport, Tel William: 028 90 813500 96A Newtownbreda Rd, BT8 4BP www.newtownbredagospelhall.com
Purdysburn Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting: alternate Tuesdays 7:30pm (Oct to April)
For enquiries and transport, Tel William: 028 90 813500
Purdysburn Village, BT8 8LJ
Spamount Congregational Church, Knockbracken (Ballymaconaghy Rd)
Sunday Services - 11.30 am Morning Worship Service Evening Service 7pm Word @ Seven
Sunday School & Bible Class10:30am
Youth Fellowship alternate Sundays 8:15pm
Monday Mums & Tots 10am - 12 noon
Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 8pm
Friday Campaigners 7pm (primary school age), Ignite - 8pm (Youth Group)
Contact:- Rev Jim Lyons Tel: 02890817191 Email: pastor.knockbracken.con@gmail.com
www.spamount.co.uk
Milltown Baptist Church Sunday Service: 11am Sunday School: 11.15am
Time 4 Men: Wed 10am12noon
Ladies 3 Cs Craft, Coffee, Chat: 1st & 4th Wed in the month, 10am-12noon
Fellowship Hour: 1st Thurs 2.30pm
Parent & Toddlers: Fri 10.30am 12noon
Please see our website for more detail www.milltownyourlocalchurch.com
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Index of Advertisers..Quick Guide Aerials Aerial Services 13
Allotments CBC Allotments 23
Attic Stairs Attic Ladders 24
Bathrooms Arthur Hollywood Designs 7
Brae Bathrooms 31
BTK Services 10
Complete Bathroom Refurbishment 9
Beauty Salon Tranquility Beauty Ins Front
Bistro Beechill Inn 29
Blinds Classic Blinds 37
Boiler Maintenance AW Boiler Services 8
AWJ Thompson 13
Value Boiler Services 33
Builder Newtown Home Improvements 35
Cafe Fillerz 9
Car Servicing Breda Tyre & Exhaust Centre 31
Commons Brae Auto Centre 24
Moss Road Accident Repair 12
Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Doctor 15
Cleaning More to Life 33
Community Castlereagh Borough Council 11
Forestside Christian Centre 12
Newtownbreda Gospel Hall 39
Driving Lessons Hughes School of Motoring 8
Electrician AWJ Thompson 13
Mercury Electrics 20
Energy Assessments Down DEA 13
Entertainment Belvoir Players Theatre 25
Estate Agent Michael Chandler Front
Financial Services Freedom Financial 14
Premier Financial Planning 5
Garden Maintenance Crossnacreevy Nurseries 39
Michael Downs 13
Hairdresser Head Office 17
Louise Gallagher 37
Lynsey Quinn 7
Riah Hair and Beauty 27
Handyman Patrick Quinn 15
Holiday Home In Florida 15
Hypnotherapist Carryduff Hypnotherapy 12
Kitchens Arthur Hollywood Designs 7
Belfast Kitchen Company Back
Landscaping Gillespie Tree Care 33
Malcolm Dobbin 35
The Landscape Company 3
Leaflets Local Leaflet 38
Painting and Decorating Ivanhoe Painting
& Decorating 19
Podiatrist Good Feet 39
Home Care Podiatry 12
Mark Lowe 26
Powerwashing Professional Window
Cleaning 10
Plumber Adrian Murray Plumbing 13
Cherry Plumbing 20
Property Maintenance Newtown Home
Improvements 35
Restaurant Beechill Inn 29
Slimming Club Slimming World 15
Solicitor Campbell Stafford 21
Tree Surgeon Autumn View 15
Gillespie Tree Care 33
Clarke Cunningham Tree
Maintenance 18
Tyres Breda Tyre and
Exhaust Centre 31
Upholstery Gary Neeson Upholstery 4
Vets Hollygate Veterinary Clinic 9
Wardrobes Wardrobe Creations 19
Window Cleaning Professional Window Cleaning 10
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Quick Crossword Solution from page 38:
Across: 1 Extreme, 5 Cubes, 8 Twist, 9 Handbag, 10 Advertisement, 11 Casual, 12
Stupid, 15 Demonstration, 18 Loudest, 19 Irate, 20 Scent, 21 Dinners.
Down: 1 Extra, 2 Thieves, 3 Entertainment, 4 Ethnic, 5 Concentration, 6 Bible, 7 Sighted,
11 Cuddles, 13 Private, 14 Stated, 16 Mouse, 17 Needs.
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PREPARATION FOR EASTER 2013 HOLY WEEK SERVICES Mon 25 to Fri 29 March at 7.30pm
Easter Sunday, 31 March, Communion Services 9am & 11am Everyone is warmly invited to all Services
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