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Making Time for Romance

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Welcome to the September/October issue of About Rathfarnham

So, the summer clothes are slowing being packed awayand it’s time for many to return to school/college, getback to routines, perhaps deal with an ‘empty nest’and make plans for the colourful days of autumn.

Like me, you have probably promised yourself that youwill take up a new hobby, course or interest with theonset of the darker evenings. Well, no excuse this year,as we have a special feature on Local Courses andClass inside from Art Classes to Music Lessons;Parenting Courses to Golf Lessons - it’s time to get offthat couch and join in!

Autumn also heralds Tax Return Time, so read localaccountant Aidan Barrett's advice and make sure youare not paying too much tax (page 8) ! Staying withthe fiscal theme, Dillon Solicitors has top tips on Howto Effectively Manage Debt Collection (pg 12) andhow to avoid bad debt in the first place. There areplenty of great offers and excellent value for moneyavailable to you from our local advertisers - from FineDining to Hairstyling; Reflexology to PersonalStyling. So remember, save time and money andsupport local business.

Ever conscious of people’s budget, there is also plentyof free advice inside - Ita from Alive & Kicking hasadvice for Mum’s Returning to Work; David Kavanaghof Avalon has top tips on Finding Time for Romanceand Mags’ Tarotscopes will give you a guide to whatSeptember has in store for you!

There are also plenty of FREE or low-cost local eventslisted in our Rathfarnham Roundup (pages 34-37).Don’t forget, if you have an event coming up, emailthe details to [email protected] and we will listit for FREE.Until next time, enjoy your FREE issue ofAbout Rathfarnham and don’t forget to put your watchback an hour on 25th October!

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About Life Training - Mum’s Returning to Work.............................6About Finances - Tax Return Time................8About Recipe -Sweet and Sour Venison Roast...................10About Legal Matters - Effective Debt Collection.............................12About Relationships -Finding Time for Romance..........................14About Crossword - Very Cpyptic! ...............16About Children’s issues - Eat Your Greens! ..........................................18

About Gardening - Round the Garden in September...............20About Education - Local Couses & Classes Special............22 - 30About Local Events - Rathfarnham Roundup ..........................34-37About Eye Care - Looking After the Windows to your Soul ..38About Word search - Trees Theme............40About Style - What’s Your Personal Style?........................42Tarot-scopes for September by Mags........44Index .............................................................46

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ABOUT LIFE COACHING

Mums – Are You Looking to Return to Work?

Are you a Mum who is thinking ofreturning to work? Have you taken a briefMaternity leave or have you been a ‘stay athome’ Mum for several years? For someMums the mere thought of re-entering thework place can be a daunting experience,no matter how short the period ofabsence. The thought of having to preparefor interviews can bring back dreadedmemories similar to that of sitting theLeaving Certificate - the stuff ofnightmares!

In order to prepare for the inevitable here aresome questions you might want to askyourself - in no particular order:Are you planning on returning to the sameemployer?Do you want to work in the same profession?Do you need to upgrade your skills?Are you worried about the gap in your CV?Have you been putting off deciding when toreturn to work for ages?Are you lacking in confidence or has your self-esteem hit rock bottom?Are you dreading the day you willË have togo for an interview?Do you feel you need to prepare for this butyou don’t know where to start?

Building your confidence is crucial beforeeven considering applying for a job. You wantto be able to put you best foot forward andlet your future employer see that you aremore than capable of juggling bringing up afamily with holding down a career regardlessof whether you are working full or part-time.Remember you only get one chance to makea first impression.

Preparation is the key. You know the oldadage ‘If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’.Here are some tips on how to get started.Firstly take some time out to decide whatexactly it is you want to do. Once you havedecided that you can work on the rest. Setout a plan of action. Make a list of all thethings that will be necessary to put in place inorder for you to go back to work.

If you are finding this difficult and feel youwould like some assistance then perhapstaking part in one of our workshops mightjustr be the thing for you. If you would preferto work singularly then we can set up some1-2-1 appointments.

At Alive and Kicking Life and BusinessCoaching we run regular One Day Trainingson topics such as: "Personal Developement","How to Overcome Fear of Flying", and "Learnhow to Reduce Stress". Based in MainStreet, Dundrum, we limit the numbers to amaximum of twelve people. On Saturday5th September the Training is specificallygeared to preparing Mums for their Return to Work.

For further information, please contact Ita on 087 277 5242 Email: [email protected] or seewww.aliveandkicking.ie

by Ita Breagy, Alive & Kicking


HERBALIST NATUROPATH

What Conditions Can Herbal Medicine Treat?Herbal medicine is very effective in treating most conditions

i.e. Stress, Digestive Disorders, Prostate, IBS, Colitis, Menopause, Arthritis, Fatigue, HBP etc.

What is a Naturopath?A naturopath seeks to treat all aspects of the person,

emotionally, physically and mentally using natural therapies like diet, exercise, lifestyle. “Treat the person not the condition”

John Maher (dip.Herb., dip.Nat.)E: [email protected] Tel: 087 258 3411 EcoHerb, Rathfarnham.

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ABOUT FINANCES

Tax Return TimeIt’s that time of year again where 2008Income Tax returns have to be filed withthe Revenue Commissioners by 31stOctober 2009. Any income tax due for2008 has to be paid over by that date aswell.

Since we are now under the self-assessment systemit is each taxpayer’s responsibility to insure that thisdeadline is met. For self-employed people accountshave to be prepared and results submitted as partof the Return of Income declaration.

As a lot of emphasis is placed on the declaration ofincome and payment to the RevenueCommissioners of outstanding tax most self-employed people are aware of the responsibilitiesand obligations to be met by this deadline. Butthere are a large number of people who are notaware there is unclaimed money which belongs tothem. Tax credits are not being claimed and peopleare losing out by simply not filling in andsubmitting a form. Outlined below are just samples of the taxcredits which are not being used.

Home Carer AllowanceStay at home married parents are entitled to anallowance of €900 in 2008

Medical ExpensesTax relief can be claimed on certain medicalexpenses incurred in 2008

Rent Tax ReliefAn individual, paying for private rented accommo-dation can claim tax relief on the rent paid at thestandard rate of income tax subject to certainconditions.

Service ChargesService charges paid in 2007 qualify for tax relief in2008.

Trade Union subscriptionsTrade union subscriptions to a maximum of €300qualify for income tax relief.Taxpayers may qualifyfor personal tax credits which they are not aware of.There are also certain schemes in place such as

Rent-a-room relief and Childcare services schemes. It is necessary for the taxpayer to claim theseallowances and reliefs. It is not done automatically.Filling in a Return of Income form is one way ofdoing this. Contacting the Revenue is anotherpossibility. They have a very good online site atwww.revenue.ie which has extensive information onall tax allowances and reliefs with contact details toget in touch with them. If form filling or talking tothe Revenue seems too daunting then employingan accountant is another option. They are expertsin this field and even a simple chat with anaccountant may save you money.

Do not assume that you are receiving everythingyou are entitled to. This is money that could be dueto you but only you can ensure that it is gets intoyour pocket and not remain unclaimed in the handsof the taxman.

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Ingredients:1.5kg (3lb) haunch, saddle or shoulder of venisonA little fat for browning the meat 150ml (1/4 pt) slightly diluted tomato purée 1 tsp salt and ground pepper2 tbsp Worcestershire saucePinch mixed spice1 medium onion thinly sliced60g (2oz) butter1 dsp brown sugar2 tbsp vinegar1 tsp French mustard1 sliced orange

MethodMelt fat in pan and brown the venison all over. Put all theother ingredients into a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes,stirring so that they don't burn.Place the meat into an open roasting tin and pour thesauce over the top. Cover the meat and cook in amedium oven, 180°C, Gas mark 4, or 350°F. Baste yourroast frequently and turn your meat occasionally. Yourfinished joint will have a thoroughly sticky brown coating.

Bramble FoolIngredients:350g (12oz) blackberries50g (2oz) caster sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice300ml (1/2 pint) double cream

MethodPut the blackberries in a pan with the sugar and simmergently for 5 to 8 minutes until softened. Leave to cool,then strain off any excess liquid. Purée the blackberries ina food processor until smooth, then sieve to remove thepips. Stir in the lemon juice.Whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks then fold inthe blackberry purée. Spoon into 6 individual servingdishes. and chill for a few hours before serving.

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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS

Effective Debt Collection - A Must in Today’s Environment

The following are a list of 10 tips tofollow to help you collect your debts: -

1. Check your terms and conditions of business.2.Make sure you confirm an order for a supply ofgoods / services in writing. You should send a salesorder form which should incorporate your terms ofbusiness (usually on the back of the form). When asolicitor is instructed on debt collection matters theywill seek evidence of the “contract” i.e. order form,invoices etc.3. Make sure you know who you are doingbusiness with i.e. is it a Company or an individual.Get details of the correct address.4. If you are dealing with a Company try and get apersonal guarantee, in writing, from a Director. Thismay not always be possible.5. Review your credit control system. Are yousending regular reminders?6.Make it clear that you cannot continue to dobusiness with a creditor until some / all of theexisting debts are paid. It is worth noting that sincethe introduction of the Late Payments inCommercial Transaction Regulations in 2002,penalty interest applies if payments for commercialtransactions are not met within 30 days, unless theagreement between the parties specifies otherwise. 7. Check out the creditworthiness of a newcustomer. A simple, inexpensive way to vetCompanies is by checking their status on theCompanies Registration Office website regularly andnot only when the Company first purchases goods.If you require more up-to-date information you cancarry out a full Company search. We can assist youin this.8. As soon as it becomes clear that the debt isunlikely to be paid i.e. calls not being returned, theninstruct a solicitor to issue a 10 day demand letter.9. Don’t instruct your solicitor to write a demandletter unless you are prepared to proceed withCourt proceedings immediately. If you do issueproceedings it will show you are taking the matterseriously and are not going away.

10. Once judgement is obtained it may beenforced in a variety of ways. In some instances itmay be enforced by a sheriff who may seize goodsof the debtor. Alternatively, a judgement against aproperty owned by the debtor can be registeredwhich means that if the debtor wishes to sell theproperty you must be repaid before they can do so.

We have set up a customised Debt CollectionDepartment in our office which uses a unique“case steps” process to ensure that all cases aremanaged proactively and efficiently. If you haveany debt collection matters that we might beable to help you with do not hesitate to contactPauline Horkan or Barbara Sherry on 01-2960666 or [email protected] /[email protected]

by Pauline Horkan, Dillon Solicitors

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ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS

Finding Time for RomanceFinding time for romance often proves tobe difficult if not impossible for mostpeople these days. Hectic work schedules,household chores, taking care of yourchildren’s endless demands usually leaveyou exhausted at the end of a long week.

When you are juggling a busy lifestyle and arelationship, finding time to keep the candles(never mind the fires) of romance burningcan be a huge struggle. But it doesn’t have tobe. If you’re trying to regain some time forthe love that you have, following these simplesteps below should make your struggle toregain romance a whole lot easier. If yourrelationship is a priority to you, then youshould be giving it all the attention it needs.

= Create your own simple rituals that showyou care for each other, such as leavingnotes, a phone call or emailing each day.

= Listen without giving advice, takingresponsibility, or trying to "fix" things. Letyour mate enjoy the luxury of knowing thatyou are really listening, only giving feedbackwhen asked.

= Talk to each other about what's going onin your lives besides the day-to-day runningof the household or office talk.

= Turn off the TV for 15 minutes every nightto talk and check in with each other.

= Instead of the standard, "How was yourday?" exchange, pick at least one good thingabout your day and share it with each other.

= Date at unusual times - make breakfastdates and brunch dates or meet each otherfor drinks after work. You can keep the datesshort.

= Hire help - Hire a babysitter or someoneto cut the lawn and use the time to do thingstogether.

= Give each other a kiss when coming andgoing. Give plenty of hugs and try to laughtogether.

= Plan a regular "date" night once a weekand stick to it

= Make a “love list”-write out ten things youwould like your partner to do for you eachmonth, neck massages, foot rubs etc, (smallthings that don’t take a huge amount oftime) and commit to doing at least two aweek.

It is very easy to drift apart from each other.You need to validate each other’s experiencesand make time for your partner, howeverdifficult this is. Make lists of what you have todo during the week, see what can be deferredor delegated and use this time as quality timewith each other.

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without danger (7,4)15 Arrest that may be avoided withhealthy exercise (7)16 Face Cockney in annual Universitychallenge (4,4)19 Unwell I pick up nervous twitchbeing unlawful (7)

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ABOUT CHILDREN - DIFFICULT EATERS

Eat Your Greens!

Healthy eating for children is one of themost important parenting topics, butwhat do you do if your child is a fussy ordifficult eater?

Mum, Hollie Smith shares her top tips fromher book, ‘Dealing with Difficult Eaters: Stopmealtimes becoming a battleground withfussy children’, co-written with Dr. SandiMann and Sally Child.

1. Be CoolEasier said than done, admittedly, but it’s truethat attitude is everything when it comes tofeeding children.Never let them see that their food issues areupsetting you – in some cases it will simplymake things worse.

2. Be ResilentWhether you’re trying to expand the limitedfood horizons of a fussy eater, or overhaul thehabits of a child with a weight problem,you’ll need to be consistent, firm andresolute.

3. Be A FoodieGet them in the kitchen, cooking their ownfood, and in the garden, growing it. Takethem shopping, let them choose, allow themto prepare meals and snacks. Experiment, trysomething different every so often.

4. Be A Good Eater YourselfSit at the table with them, eat your greens,keep your treat intake limited. You are theforemost influence on your children, in eatingand everything else.

5. Be CarefulDon’t offer food as a bribe or reward,however desperate you get, and keep praiselow-key. Be sure not to ‘label’ them – youmay well have a difficult eater on your hands,but don’t call them one to their face.

6. Be SensitiveWatch out for the difficult eater with anunderlying emotional need, and always treatthe issue with care and understanding.

7. Be Well InformedDo your homework so you know what thebasics of nutrition are – that way, you’ll knowoff the top of your head what healthyalternatives you can offer a child who isasking for junk food. There are many differentfoods out there… it’s just a matter ofdiscovering them all.

8. Be UnitedGet everyone else involved on your side.There’s not much point in dealing with adifficult eater one way, if someone else isdealing with it a different way.

9. Be ReasonableMaybe your little difficult eater just doesn’tlike certain foods, or maybe they have aperfectly understandable preference for whitebread. Why not? A child should never bemade to eat anything.

10. Be ModerateDon’t fret or obsess about food – apart fromdriving yourself insane, you may have theopposite effect to the one you were hopingfor. What our kids eat is, and should be,something to care about and be concernedabout. It’s all about balance.

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Round the Garden in September

September brings a definite shift in the feel ofthe garden.The colour palette changes to a‘dryer' one with golden yellows, deeporanges, and glowing reds.

A few plants suddenly shout for attentioncoming to the fore for the first time, but morestart to prepare themselves for the colder timesahead.Ornamental grasses lead the way, with many‘flowering' over the coming weeks.Of theperennials, of particular interest are Heuchera,Agapanthus, and Helenium (sunflower). All offerflower in the early September garden, with thesunflower providing the additional benefits ofexcellent height and structure and wonderfulseed-heads.Elsewhere, interest is provided by fruiting plants.A September star plant is Callicarpa bodinieri‘Profusion'. It's an unusual shrub grown for the

rich magenta colour of its plentiful berries which,whilst it does little of interest for a good part ofthe year, screams and shouts just when thegarden needs a burst of something new. Finally, the garden centres will start to stockspring bulbs at this time of year, and it reallypays to buy these now while they are fresh.Toomany people seem to put off buying their bulbsuntil later in the season, but think about buyingthem now and take advantage of the better (andfresher) selections available.

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Local Courses & ClassesABOUT LOCAL COURSES & CLASSES

Ok, you know how every year you

promise yourself that you are going

to take up a sport, hobby, learn

something new or just get out of

the house one evening per week?

Well, there is no excuse this

Autumn not to do so. There are

plenty of inexpensive local courses

and classes taking place throughout

the coming weeks. So read on and

get involved!

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Wonderland Workshops

FREE OPEN CLASSES SEPTEMBER 09

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Explore the exciting world ofdance and drama with classically

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�Performers welcome from 2 to 12 years!�Stimulating classes which foster creativity, encourage personal development, increase self-confidence and artistic awareness.

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Wonderland Workshops Wonderland Workshops was foundedby Sarajane Bloomer in 2005. Theirweekly performing arts classes,combining drama, dance and music,have a strong emphasis on personaldevelopment. Performers, aged from2 to 12, are encouraged to take anactive role in each class whilediscovering and utilising their ownunique talents. Each term culminates in a lively andimaginative showcase where familyand friends can experience theWonderland magic for themselves.

From 5:30pm Mondaysin St. Colmcilles Community College

on Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16.

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Scoil Rince SeoigeScoil Rince Seoige was established inSeptember 2008 and is growing fromstrength to strength each week. Irishdancing is a hobby to be enjoyed by all. Itis an excellent form of physical activity andit provides us with a unique culturalidentity. Irish dancing includes solodancing, ceili dancing (in groups), gradingexaminations and performance in classdemonstrations/shows. There is also acompetitive element involved and it is upto each individual to decide if he/shewishes to participate in such competitions.Scoil Rince Seoige provides an opportunityto attain the highest standards in Irishdancing.


Local Courses & Classes ABOUT LOCAL COURSES & CLASSES

ART CLASSESWatercolour art classes for beginners

and intermediate standard in private studio, Churchtown, Dublin 14.

Class size is small. Maximum number per class is 7.

Mornings 10 – 12, Afternoons 2 - 4Next term commences 28th September 2009.

Telephone for details: 086 8236016www.levisart.com

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Levis Art ClassesLocal artist Caroline Levis was educated at

Trinity College and the National College of

Art and Design. She is a full-time artist and

divides her time between her Dublin

studio, the family home in West Cork, and

summer workshops in Crete.

Caroline gives regular courses on water-

colour art, for beginners upwards, both in

her private Churchtown studio. Class sizes

are small, with a maximum number of 7

students per class. Classes are available in

the mornings 10 – 12 and Afternoons 2 -

4. Next term commences September.

Telephone Caroline on 086 823 6016

Anne Sexton - Pilates ClassesPilates will dramatically change how your bodylooks and feels. You will feel strong yet flexible.Balanced and toned, without the bulkassociated with weight training. In pilates weconcentrate on lengthening and strengtheningthe muscles improving elasticity and jointmobility. The focus is on creating balancebetween all the muscle groups every musclegroup in the body is worked from our feet up.The whole body is evenly worked creating astrong yet flexible body helping us perform ourdaily activities and sport without injury.

I run a range of classes in a number of venues,catering for the beginner, continuation,advanced and over 50’s (morning and eveningclasses). My classes in St Johns GAA club inBallinteer and The Quaker Meeting House inChurchtown have being running for years andhave built up a very loyal following. Call me on087 269 8375 / 01 201 2994 for ourSeptember Classes

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Encore! School of Performing ArtsEncore! was established in 1998 inKnocklyon and since then has grown toservice four centres. The two principals ofthe Encore! School are Caoimhe Brennanand Emer O’Neill both Secondary Schooland Primary School teachers respectively.They have developed a formula of workand play: the “Rainbow System” TMwhich allows the pupils of the schoolexplore their creative talents at class whilealso taking part in a full scale theatricalproduction every year.

The emphasis on participation of everyindividual in each class has resulted in alearning environment which promotes thegrowth of self confidence and allows thestudents develop their talentsWe have classes in the four centres:Knocklyon, Taney Parish Centre, SandyfordCommunity Centre and The Mill Theatreitself. Now enrolling for September 2009.Tel: Emer 087-908 5677 or Caoimhe 087-908 5913 or see www.encorekids.ie

KAIES - Adult Education ClassesKAIES was established by a group ofwomen volunteers, who came together toprovide adult education classes in theKnocklyon area as a way of bringing thecommunity together. We have done this invery successfully for seventeen years now.The courses are held in the KnocklyonCommunity Center, which is behindSuperquinn on the Knocklyon Road. Theyare held in the mornings and in theevenings and there is a wide range ofcourses to suit everyone. Some of our students come to makefriends some come to have a night out andsome come to further their careers. Many of our students have become verysuccessful artists, have exhibitions and selltheir paintings. Others have written booksand some have won medals for dancing!So, plan ahead and come to our enrollingon 7th September. You are all welcome.


KAIES Day and Evening CoursesAUTUMN 2009

ph: 086 202 5854

Course Day Time CostPilates Monday 10:00am to 11:00am 90Life Skills for Well Being Monday 10:00am to 11:30am 95Guitar Tuesday 10:00am to 11:30am 95Family Finance Wednesday 10:00am to 11:30am 95Golf (Beginners) Wednesday 10:00am to 11:00am 95Golf (Improvers) Wednesday 11:00am to 12:00pm 95Art Wednesday 10:00am to 12:00pm 90Pilates Thursday 10:00am to 11:00am 90Family Hairdressing Thursday 11:15am to 12:45pm 95Digital Photography Thursday 10:00am to 11:30am 95Photoshop Thursday 11:30am to 1:00pm 95Art Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm 95Autumn Time in the Garden Friday 9:30am to 11:15am 95

Art (Advanced) Monday 8:00pm to 10:00pm 95Pilates Monday 8:30pm to 9:30pm 90Social Dancing Monday 8:30pm to 10:30pm 95Art Tuesday 8:00pm to 10:00pm 95

Golf (Beginners) Wednesday 7:00pm to 8:00pm 90Golf (Improvers) Wednesday 8:00pm to 9:00pm 90Digital Photography Wednesday 8:15pm to 9:45pm 95Life Skills for Well Being Wednesday 8:30pm to 10:00pm 95Guitar (Beginners) Thursday 8:00pm to 9:30pm 95Social Dancing Thursday 8:15pm to 10:15pm 95Picture Framing for Beginners Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm 150

Enrolment InformationMORNING CLASSES:

Monday 7th September 2009 to Friday 11th September 2009 - 10:00 am to 12 noonEVENING CLASSES

Monday 7th September 2009 to Wednesday 9th September 2009 - 8:00 pm to 9:00 pmCLASSES COMMENCE

Monday 21st September 2009

Classes held at:Knocklyon Youth and Community Centre Ltd., Knocklyon, Dublin 16 or where otherwise stated



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TUITION IN ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOICE

Pre- instrumental classes for 4,5 and 6 yr oldsMorning classes for adults

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Churchtown Park House, Upper Churchtown Rd, Dublin 14.

Churchtown School

of Music

Churchtown School of MusicThe Churchtown School of Music wasestablished in 2005, in dedicated premises atChurchtown Park House. Last year we sentthree students off to third level musiccolleges to start their graduate studies andthis year we have another three going thesame route.This year we are encouraging all those adultswho have time on their hands to join us inthe mornings to finish what they started allthose years ago. Or simply just start from thebeginning! We are also running MusicAppreciation and Learn to Read Musicclasses. We also have Pre-Instrumental classes forages 4,5 and 6. This is a 2 year coursefollowing on from Monkey Music. Theseclasses bridge that gap between MonkeyMusic and choosing an instrument. Afterthat we offer Intro to Guitar or Intro toSinging. These are group classes giving thechildren a taste of the discipline of learningan instrument in a comfortable setting.

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Action songs and rhymesMusic and movementFun with percussion

Musical games

Music classes for babies and young children!

Birthday Parties available!

It’s fun, informative and a great

way of making friends!

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Monkey MusicMonkey Music was introduced to Ireland in2007. Recently we were invited tocollaborate with the RDS in providing MusicEducation for Junior and Senior Infants intwo inner city schools. This has been a greatsuccess and is continuing in the Autumn.We are also delighted to announce that wewill be running classes in The NationalConcert Hall starting Sat Sept. 5th. Ourweekly classes will also continue inChurchtown School of Music on Mondayand Saturday mornings. If your child is inpre-school and you can’t come to the classesdon’t forget we can come to you. Just askyour Crèche/Montessori to contact us toorganise a free demo session.


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Tuesday 29th of September ‘Personal Style Night’ with JaniceCoyne in Giddy Studios

I shall be hosting a personal style night inthe Giddy Studios (above the shops) onGrange Road at Marley Park. Find out moreabout Body shape, Clothing personality,Colour, Capsule wardrobe and usingaccessories to change outfits. Starts7.30pm with a glass of wine and finisharound 9.30 pm with tea/ coffee. The costis €20 per person. Text 086 806 7702 ore-mail [email protected]. Placeslimited.

The Marlay ICA Guild

The ladies of Marlay Guild ICA have awonderful programme of talks, outings andevents to look forward to in 2009-2010.Members will have talks on fashion, healthissues, history and culture as well as theopportunity to engage in a range of classes(textiles,calligraphy,gardening,yoga etc). We will also have outings to places ofcultural and historical interest as well asshopping and fine dining!We meet at 8pm on the 2nd and 4thThursday of each month in Marlay GrangeParish Centre. The first meeting for2009/2010 will be on 10th September at8pm. New members are always welcome.Pleasecontact us on 087 953 2352.

Local Social Group

Dublin 16 based social group forunattached adults is looking for newmembers. Activities include live music;dining out; cinema, bowling, weekendsaway. Tel Deirdre on 86 369 8931 or Steveon 086 887 3644

September Events at Ballyroan Library

All of our regular events are back up andrunning. If you need any furtherinformation, just call 494 1900

Weekly classesBeginner’s Spanish Starts Thursday 17thfrom 3.30-5pm

Irish: Starts Monday 21st at 6.45pm

French Conversation Group: StartsThursday 10th at 7 pm

German: Starts Tuesday 22nd at 11.15am

Knitting Group: Starts Tuesday 15th at4pm. Beginners welcome!

Writer’s Group: Thursdays at 10.30am

Parent and Toddler Group: Starts Friday18th at 10am

Monthly Classic Movie night The Ladykillers: Wednesday 23rdSeptember at 8pm

Poetry Circle: Starts Tuesday 15th at6.45pm. Meets monthly

Reader’s Group: Starts Tuesday 8th at 7pm. Meets Monthly

Genealogy for Beginners: Saturday 12thfrom 2-4pm Booking essentialJoin Paul Gorry, Association of ProfessionalGenealogists of Ireland, to learn about thevarious sources in geneaology and how toutilise them.

Children’s ActivitiesChess: Starts Saturday 11th at 10am.Suitable for 8-12 year olds


AIRFIELD EVENTSAirfield, Upper Kilmacud Road,Dundrum, Dublin 14.Tickets: (01) 2984301/[email protected] www.airfield.ie

Junior Book Club: Resumes on ThursdayOctober 1st at 3.30pmSuitable for 8-12 year olds

Storytime for little ones! Wednesdays at3.30pm

Scarecrow DaySunday 1st November 12-4pmAdults €6, Children €3Help to create Ireland’s biggestscarecrow installation at our annualHallow’en celebration- an unmissableday of fun and spookiness. Comealong to dress a scarecrow - bringclothes, hats, accessories and yourimagination to make your scarecrowunique.

Hallowe’en Young Artists’ ClubSaturdays 10am-12.30 October 3rd,10th, 17th, 24th €20 per session /all four sessions €70 (11-14 yrs) In four workshops across October youwill create everything you need tocelebrate the festival of ghoulies andghosties including your ownHallowe’en willow lantern, a willowflying creature sculpture and a mask.

The FarmGreen Wellies, Airfields’ YoungFarmer’s ClubSaturday Mornings 10am-12 noonSeptember 12th, October 10th,November 14th €15 per session (11-14yrs)Working with Farmer Eamon gatheringand storing the winter feeds andpreparing housing for our animals forthe winter months. This is also thetime of year that we plant wintercrops. Wellies and raingear are a must!

Meet the AnimalsSeptember 12th, October 10th,November 14th @ 2.30pmEamon our farmer takes you on a tourof the farm to see the animals beforethey go indoors for the winter.

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Ballinteer Male Voice Choir

Fresh from their recent successes at theInternational Choral Festival in France andtheir recent concert in RathfarnhamCastle, the Ballinteer Male Voice Choireare getting ready for their appearance inthe Nataional Concert Hall on 12thSeptember. If you fancy going along orjoining them for a fun evening at theirQuiz Night, then call Joe O’Rourke on 087 915 3083 or see www.bmvc.ie. New members are welcome!

Ballinteer Active Retirement Group

We meet each Wednesday in Ballinteer St.John's GAA Pavilion from 10.30 am to12.30 pm. We organise talks,activities and outings. Full programme ofevents throughout the year. Newmembers, aged 55+, are very welcome.Just come along to meet us.

CHILDREN AT AIRFIELDHallowe’en Childrens’ Camps26th -30th October (5 day camp)€120 10am-2pm daily (8-11 yrs)

Art Making (5-7 yrs)Saturday 20th June at 2.30pm


The Mill Theatre Tel: 296 9340www.milltheatre.ie

The Mill Gallery : 296 9340

‘Still Waiting For Godot’ by AgnesPielach and Mike Morys29th August to 1st October 2009Black and white photography whichcaptures stills of world famous play“Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett.

Pop and Other Palindromes byBonnie Jean Lawless3rd October- 5th November 2009Paintings exploring a world of surreal anddreamlike scenarios and the peoplewithin them.

Family SundaysFamily Sundays in the Autumn takeplace each week between 12.30pm& 3pm

September – Into the Wild6th: Create a creature from the

wild using natural materials13th: Sowing barley with

Airfield’s farmer20th: Foraging for food from the

wild. Guided trails at 12.30 and 2pm.

27th: Help to gather seeds from Airfield’s wildflower meadow.

October- Harvest and Hallowe’en4th: Haycock making

demonstration & feeding the animals with Airfield’s farmer

11th: Conkers bonkers: String up your conkers and get ready togo bonkers.

18th: Help to plant wild garlic to keep vampires away as Hallowe’en approaches.

25th: Create a miniature ghost to decorate the Airfield estate and one to take home.

Young ArtistsSaturdays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28thNovember 10am – 12.30pm€20 per session / all four sessions€70 (11- 14 yrs)You will use recycled materials tocreate fantastical insects, blooms and agardenscape and pathway inspired byartist Andy Goldsworthy and thegarden of artist Derek Jarman. You willalso create pieces to bring home.

September Listings:

The Last Waltz5th September 8pm €20/€18

Pat Fallon Rabbits Hats and Big Boxes6th September 8pm €18/€15

The Pre Madonnas10th September 8pm €22/€20

The Poor Mouth11th September - 12th September 8pm €18/€15

Waiting for IKEA16th September - 19th September 8pm€17/€15

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International Puppet FestivalIreland Luca Ronga (Italy) -Pulcinella19th September 11am €12/€10

International Puppet FestivalKarromato (Czech Republic) -Wooden Circus19th September 3.30pm €14/€12

International Puppet Festival Viktor Antonov (Russia) - Circus on Strings20th September 11am €12/€10

International Puppet Festival Pelele Marionettes (France) Don Christobal20th September 3.30pm €14/€12

Psycho Spaghetti23rd September 11am and 2pm €10

Alan Shatter 25 Years in Politics ( A Celebration)24th September 8pm €50

A Tribute to Dolly Parton25th September 8pm €18/€15

The Jewelettes26th September 8pm €18/€15

October Listings:

The Lambert Puppet Theatrepresents SNOW WHITE4th October 2pm and 4pm €10

Smoke and Sound4th October 8pm €20/€18

Sharon Neill (Psychic)4th October 8pm €25/€22

Johnny McEvoy9th October 8pm €25

What Men Marry10th October 8pm €18/€15

The Bee Gees, in "Words"14th October - 17th October 8pm €20/€18

Flip Flop Children's Festival TheWhalley Range Allstars: PIG17th October 11am to 1pm, 1pm to2pm, 2pm tp 4pm €4 10 mins pershow, 14 shows per day.

Flip Flop Children's Festival AHedge Called Hog20th October 10am and 11.15am€8.50/€7.50 (For School Bookings)

Flip Flop Children's Festival TallStories "Something Else"21st October - 22nd October4pm Weds 9.30am and 11.30amThurs €8.50/ €7.50 (For SchoolBookings)

Flip Flop Children's FestivalCirco Ridiculoso:Lighter ThanAir24th October 2pm and 4pm €8.50

Carmina25th October 8pm €20/€18

The Illegals25th October 8pm €20/€18

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ABOUT EYE CARE

Looking After The Windows to Your Soul!

It's said that the eyes are the windows toyour soul, yet they are also a window toyour health. A visit to your local optician isabout preventing future problems as wellas checking your eyesight. An eye test ismore than just reading the letters on theboard. As well as checking your ability tosee correctly, your optician can also gaugethe general health of your eyes and canspot early clues to other problems such asdiabetes or high blood pressure. First signsof eye problems such as glaucoma andcataracts can be noted and dealt with.

You only have one pair of eyes during yourlife so they need to be looked after carefully.Regular eye checks are essential and it'srecommended that you have an eye testevery two years unless your opticianrecommends a different time-frame. It's alsosuggested that all children and people overthe age of 70 have an annual eye test.

Contact lenses wearers should attend regularafter-care check-ups to ensure your lensesremain comfortable and are not damagingyour eyes in any way.

Did you know that all Medical Card Holdersare entitled to a FREE eye test and FREEglasses. Those paying PRSI can also qualifyunder the Treatment Benefit Scheme. Forfurther information contact your localoptician or see www.welfare.ie

Some self-help tips for keeping your eyeshealthy are:• Have your eyes tested regularly• Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables

• Protect your eyes from the sun. In brightweather wear good quality sunglasses thatcarry the UV 400 mark. Over exposure toultraviolet rays can cause problems such ascataracts. • Stop smoking. Smokers are up to threetimes more likely to develop cataracts thannon-smokers.

• If you work on a PC, take short, frequentbreaks to prevent eyestrain and tiredness. An‘eye-break' will help which is when you focuson objects further away than the computerscreen.• If you play a lot of sport, consider buyingsports goggles to protect your eyes. • Eye injuries caused by home DIY arecommon so always wear safety goggles toprotect your eyes from flying splinters orshards of metal.

Finally, if you notice any changes in yourvision, experience pain in or around your eyesor if you keep getting headaches, then bookan appointment to see your optician as soonas possible.

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ABOUT STYLE

Personal Style De-MystifiedI was reflecting over the summer on whatthe recurring questions and issues werethat I help clients with during thewardrobe de-cluttering and personalshopping times we have. Often it’s thepersonal style issue that concerns us mostwith the following questions coming upregularly:

=Do I have a personal style and what is it?=How do I identify it? =How can I be age appropriate now that

I’ve had that significant birthday?=I used to know what suited me but feel

that I’ve lost my way somehow.

It is easy to become confused betweenfashion and style, however personal style isnot about following fashion – it’s aboutunderstanding what works for you, your bodyshape, your lifestyle, and how to expressyourself effortlessly and comfortably bywearing your clothes confidently.

We are surrounded by images of stick-thinmodels wearing clothes that wouldn’t suit thelifestyle of most of the women who look atthem. Finding out how to sift through thenew season’s fashion to find the pieces thatsuit and fit you can be a daunting task foreven the most dedicated shopper and I knowthat for many of us that is just too much likehard work: we don’t know where to begin orwhat to look for.

When you understand what your personalstyle is the hunt for the correct itemsbecomes easier. Understanding what trends inthe current fashion won’t suit you andinterpreting the parts that will leaves you freeto be selective and confident. On Tuesday the 29th of September I shall behosting a personal style night, courtesy of

Helena, in the Giddy Studios (above theshops) on Grange Road at Marley Park. Wewill consider the above questions and look atthe importance of: body shape, clothingpersonality, colour, capsule wardrobe andusing accessories to change outfits. Theevening will begin at 7.30pm with a glass ofwine and finish around 9.30 pm with tea/coffee. The cost is €20 per person.

If you are interested in attending please letme know by text (0868067702) or e-mail([email protected]) as places arelimited. This should be a fun night ladies –let’s de-mystify the style issue once and forall!

by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant


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ARIESAries signs are blessed with the luck of the Irish atthis time. Love and finances are due an extremeoverhaul. You may well have more equity to playwith than you previously thought. Unattached?Love arrives into your life, this time to stay.Archangel Michael is your special protector.

TAURUSOh yes you do have choices to make regardinglove. All you need to know at this time is thatsoul mates know each other so well that yourinner self can be trusted implicitly. You need tobe more assertive and take back the control andpower over your own life. Cards denote muchharmony and happiness for you Taurus.

GEMINIAn older man enters your life for a reason. Trynot to be so stubborn and go with the flow.There is much learning to be done so you canglean all the good things that the universewishes to bestow upon you. Taking care of theneeds of an outsider is an act of unselfish charity.

CANCERAs you notice sequences of numbers, you alsonotice significant correlations to the patterns ofyour day. Your luck has changed dramaticallyover the last few weeks. Karma is playing a hugerole in everything that you do, act upon or evenneglect. What goes around, comes around, so itsup to you to make it a good one.

LEOA time to reap the rewards of all the effort youput into recent months of life and indeed,business. A flush of pentacles indicates a goodfinancial spell is wending its way to you now.Cards advise that you try not to dwell on thepast, rather to embrace a new and wonderfullyexciting future.

VIRGOTalking to the financial adviser is far morebeneficial to your cause than hoping all will gowell without intervention. No one can deny thatyou have had your back against the wallregarding cash. This in turn may have an adverseaffect on the love area.. Take heart, this is onlythe beginning of the rest of your life.

LIBRAStubbornness is your byword these days. This isnot the way to go now. Cards advise that youexercise forgiveness, especially when it come tothe love of your life. Petty trivia can irritate somuch, but you are the bigger person. Cardsadvise that you ignore trivia and focus onopportunity coming your way.

SCORPIOYour creative side is not to be discarded lightly.There is a book in you and you have a lot to say.We the people want to hear it. You must faceyour challenges head on and not bury your headin the sand. You too can be the willing victim orthe victor of karma. Its entirely up to you whatcomes back to you.

SAGITTARIUSHave a little patience as your time of harvest isnear. We are all entitled to a love life and areasonable standard of living, but your rewardsare special this year. You celebrate life with anabundance of thanksgiving and hope for thefuture. A wonderful sense of cosiness andwarmth envelopes your very being.

CAPRICORNGoing back to the beginning is the key to goingforward, so whether it’s a case of re-tracing yoursteps all the way back to your childhood ormaybe even considering a few sessions of pastlife regression. This at the very least will go along way towards showing you who you alwayswere and are today.

AQUARIUSNews involving twins has a special and rewardingmeaning for you at this time. You are in yourpersonal autumn and as such are in your elementat this time. Quality time never came out ofanyone’s wallet. A walk in the crisp air amongabundant greenery, or by the sea to refresh yoursenses.

PISCESThe significance of a dog entering the familycircle is so ominously lucky for you. A cash breakis well overdue to you. Good luck with this. Timespent with children is so heart warming. Theywill never forget precious quality time youthoughtfully create. Love is a winner for you atthis time.



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Can Spirituality Change Anything?

The times we find ourselves living in are asconfusing and uncertain as has ever been inrecent history. Most of us cannot even dependon the security of employment, or for many evenlook to the prospect of securing a chosenproperty to live in.

Where to look for solace, protection and guidance?The answer lies in looking inside ourselves andconnecting to the higher power of the heavens.True! The power of prayer is immeasurable inassisting us in all aspects of our daily lives. To knowthat we are at one with the heavens and are notalone can give us the most wonderful sense of hopeand a power over our own destiny.

Yes, spirituality can change everything. When youallow yourself become fully aware of the uncondi-tional love that heaven has for you, you alsobecome extremely aware of the needs of others,thereby opening up to the more charitable side ofyour individual nature. A sense of being at one withthe universe of pure light and love, empowers thewill, which lead to the actions which ultimately

bring peace and harmony, wealth and success toyour daily life.

Being spiritual is not necessarily all about speakingthe words of prayer, rather enacting in a spiritualway the true concept of spirituality. Much can beuniversally changed when we put heavenly lightinto dark places and situations. Putting light into anenemy kills the darkness which may have beenintended to hurt you.

Angelic love and assistance is just a thought away,

irrespective of race or creed, so give it a try and see the

results of your prayer. Be very specific in what you ask for

and be unselfish with your requests, remembering to

include others, known and unknown.

Mags lives locally and is available for tarot readings

on a one-to-one basis and for party bookings. For an

appointment call 087 95 36 881

ABOUT SPIRITUALITY

by Margaret Noctor (Mags)


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Index - Where it’s at!AccountantAidan Barrett......................................................8Activities for Children/TeensChurchtown School of Music ...........................28Coláiste Naoimh Eoin (HalloweenCamp)..........29Encore (Drama classes for children) .................26French College (Halloween Classes) .................29Mini Stars - Dance Classes/Piano......................29Monkey Music .................................................19Scoil Rince - Irish Dancing................................23Wonderland Workshops (drama)......................23Art Classes (adults)Levis Art ...........................................................24Blinds & CurtainsBallinteer Blinds ...............................................41BuildersAttic Fanatic (attic conversions)........................15Mission Construction .......................................43Noonan Construction ......................................13CateringCruites Cakes ...................................................41O’Brien’s Home Catering .................................11CleaningChem Dry (Carpets/Upholstery).......................15Oven Blitz (Oven Cleaning) .............................10Pristine (House cleaning)..................................32Computers/IT SolutionsIT Handyman - Aaron Brady.............................45MicroPro Computers (Sales & Service).............31Paula Flanagan (One -To-OneTraining).............31Crèche & Montessori3plus In Home Pre School................................23Jellytots Montessori ..........................................19Double Glazing/GlassMalplas Windows & Doors...............................39Driveways/Paving/PatiosCityWide Paving...............................................45EducationDLRC Enterprise Board - Autumn Couses .........24KAIES - Adult Education Courses ......................27Parenting Courses ............................................19Spanish Lessons ...............................................19ElectricianChurchtown Electrical ......................................31FES Electrical ....................................................21Paul Warren .....................................................13FlooringOaktree............................................................17FuneralsMassey Bros Templeogue...................................9GardensGreenshoots Landscape Services ......................20Ideal Garden Solutions .....................................214Gardensales - Tools/Repairs ............................13Graphic DesignerColm Geoghegan ..............................................7Hair & BeautyRed Apple ........................................................48

Total Hair Care ...................................................5Health & FitnessFoot Health ......................................................17Jivamukti Yoga - Sibylle Dallmann ....................19Naturopath - John Maher...................................7Pilates - Anne Sexton ...................................25Pilates - with Amelia.........................................46Reflexology - Body & Soul .................................7JewellersFitzgibbon Jewellers ...........................................3Life Coaching/TrainingAlive & Kicking ..................................................6Lighting (Indoor & Outdoor)Fantasy Lights ..................................................21Memorials/HeadstonesMcCluskey Memorials ........................................9Nursing HomeThe Marlay.......................................................17OpticiansO’Reilly Opticians.............................................38Painter/DecoratorDave Verdon ....................................................33PlumbingBrian McGarry..................................................41Pre-Marriage CoursesAvalon..............................................................14RecruitmentReed Recruitment - Temps ...............................41RestaurantsHarvey Nichols.................................................11SolicitorsDillon Solicitors ................................................12Joe Clancy Solicitors ........................................41Trevor Dunne Solicitors ......................................9Style Consultant/Personal ShopperJanice Coyne....................................................42TilingWeber Tiling ....................................................15Wine MerchantsMitchell & Son (Grange Rd)...............................2

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