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With lots of the restrictions regarding Covid 19 now reviewed and relaxed, we at Locals Magazine are like you, hoping we are beginning to see a new dawn for us all. However we are not out of the woods yet. Our Government has emphasised that there is a very real possibility of a resurgence of Covid 19 nationally. Therefore we must continue to practise constant handwashing, using the hand sanitiser, wearing masks in public, and practising social distancing in order to keep ourselves and others safe. We need to unite further as a community and support those who have supported us over the past few months. This means shopping locally so that our local businness need not only survive but our local employment is secured. Many of us can recall local shops and enterprises going above and beyond their remit to help all of us especially those with health problems and the elderly and now it time to give back and support those same outlets. We at Local magazines really value the essence of community, we are a community based magazine. We value the loyalty of you, our readership, our contributors and our advertisers without whom it would not have been possible to publish the magazine online and now once again in print during this crisis. The days and months ahead will be crucial to the survival of each and every one of us. Crucial to all of us workers and business owners and the survival of those of us who have health problems and those children who have their whole lives ahead of them. In other words all of you our readership. With some experts predicting a second phase we must all continue to grasp this new era and continue to pull together. This means supporting our local businesses, supporting our carers and HSE frontline staff and supporting each other and all in our locality who need our help. Let us all stay safe, obey the regulations and enjoy the sunshine and remember please shop local! The Locals Team. Balbriggan Local Disclaimer

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Balbriggan Tidy Towns- new signs and oral history

Here we have some lovely new hand made signs for our gardens from Joe Griffin. Made from reclaimed timber and slate. We really appreciate the gifts (and your help planting our new holly tree). Also, We’d love to hear about people’s good memories of the Bracken or Matt river. Follow the links to upload your video. Some people’s stories will be very recent but it would be great to get some of the older folklore too. If you know someone who would like to talk about the river but may not have the technology let us know and we will try to facilitate them. Balbriggan Tidy Towns is very excited

to join with Fingal County Council and LAWPRO in establishing an oral history project on the Bracken river. Our volunteers have been working hard improving many aspects of the river recently so we think that a collection of stories and anecdotes about it is a great way to celebrate this important ecosystem which runs through our town. So maybe you remember when the Mill Pond was full or playing on Crocodile island or you had a winner in the duck race; record your memories of the river, by going to Balbriggan.social/ video or email tcarolan@lawaters.ie before July 31.

The Great Gatsby passes on to Doggy Heaven 2010-2020 We are very sorry to tell you that The Great Gatsby passed over the rainbow bridge on Thursday 2nd July peacefully in Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Headquarters in Cork. Gatsby, or Gats, as Tom called him, was one of a kind. He was loved by everyone who met him and by Tom in particular. He guided Tom for almost 8 wonderful years and was looking forward to his retirement when illness suddenly overtook him. We’ve all seen Gatsby with Tom around the streets of Balbriggan, Skerries, Longford, Dublin and further afield. Gatsby was a fantastic tutor to the many students he visited with Tom in various schools and colleges around the country. Among other events he accompanied Tom along with Qeb, Breege’s guide dog, and Yarrow, puppy in training, with Anne Mulligan, to Skerries Community College in 2019 and 2020. He was a brilliant fundraiser for the Balbriggan North County Dublin Branch of IGDB and if Tom couldn’t attend an event Gatsby went along willingly with whoever was trusted with him. Anne Mulligan local puppy raiser was one of his favorite people. Once he saw Anne he knew that it was time for his free run.He loved going to Ardgillan Park, the beach, Longford and many other places. Gatsby knew when he was working and when he was playing and thoroughly enjoyed his life. He always had a waggy tail waiting to greet anyone and everyone who called to the house. Gatsby joined the O’Neill household when he was about 2 years old. Unice, Breege’s guide dog at the time, was a great help to Tom when Gatsby arrived as she taught Gatsby, among other things, the route 4

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to his son Eoins house. Gatsby returned the favour when he welcomed young Qeb into the family in December 2018, co-incidentally he arrived on the day Unice, Breege’s retired Guide Dog, went over the rainbow bridge herself. Gatsby helped Qeb become familiar with his new surroundings, locality and family. Gatsby was in Longford, one of his favorite places, with Tom and Breege for a few days when he started to deteriorate.Tom was in contact with IGDB in Cork and they offered to collect Gatsby from Longford to bring him to Cork for medical care and assessment. Unfortunately it was found that Gatsby had Lymphatic cancer which had spread and could not be treated so it was decided to let him pass peacefully. Gatsby never showed his illness and was with Tom every step of the way.There are so many happy memories of Gatsby, lots of stories to be told but they are for another day. Gatsby will be sorely missed by Tom, Breege, their family and the extended family of volunteers who knew and loved him. Have a wonderful time over the rainbow bridge Gatsby.If you would like to help raise much needed funds for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as a volunteer there are many ways to do this. Please contact us on 085 7663107 by text or phone call or email GuideDogsBalbriggan@gmail.com You can also Text WOOF to 50300 to donate €4 of which IGDB will receive a minimum of €3.60 or you can log on to www.guidedogs.ie and donate there.Many thanks and best wishes from branch coordinators Elaine Skehan and Ann Mulligan on behalf of Tom

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Commemorative Sack of Balbriggan Coins to be minted By Balbriggan Historical Society August is an important month for Heritage as Heritage Week takes place from August 15th to 23rd. Of course due to COVID-19 restrictions it will be very different this year as no public events can take place, instead there will be an emphasis on projects, research and online events. This year’s theme is “Heritage and Education Learning from our Heritage” and what better subject for research than the 1930’s Schools Folklore Collection. Balbriggan Schools were included in this project and a wealth of knowledge about our town and its history and traditions can be found in this fantastic resource available at Duchas.ie. The collection was initiated by the Irish Folklore Commission under the direction of Séamus Ó Duilearga and Seán O Suilleabháin and between 1937 and 1939 more than 50,000 children from 5,000 schools were enlisted to collect folklore in their own district. Why not delve into the stories of our grandparents when they were children and share them with your own children today. We will be sharing some insights into the School collection and of course Balbriggan on our website so watch this space.The Centenary of the

Sack of Balbriggan is fast approaching so we will be focussing on this on our Social Media and Website during Heritage Week. We also have exciting news, we will shortly be taking delivery of a limited number of beautiful commemorative coins which will be available to purchase. The coin depicts a scene from the Sack of Balbriggan and the Balbriggan town crest and comes with a booklet which contains a short history of each. We anticipate that this coin will be in huge demand as a momento of this important commemoration, along with the Calendar we produced earlier. Our Chairperson Brian Howley gave a historical tour of Balbriggan for Fingal County Council during July and if you haven’t seen this already you can check out a link to it on our website and Facebook page, you’ll be delighted how much you will learn about your town. The Centenary of the Sack of Balbriggan takes place in September and in line with Government Guidelines it looks like much of that may have to be online also, but we will keep you updated with our plans. For further information contact balbrigganhistsoc@gmail.com or Balbrigganhistory.com

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Foróige Summer Programme goes ahead

Foróige Balbriggan have been busy providing summer programmes for young people between 10 and 18, throughout July and Early August. Programmes included, health and Fitness, arts and crafts, activity weeks, graffiti, sports, Leadership, Football and Employability. The Youth Service have been continuing to provide care packs to families engaged with the project and encourage families to contact us should they need any further support. Foróige Balbriggan will be providing transition programmes for young people going into first year and any young people who need support in transitioning back to school after the long break away. Foróige will be running employability programmes for young people between 16 and 24 assisting them to upskill, explore career options, develop CV’s and interview skills. An LGBT group for young people is taking place on a weekly basis and new participants are always welcome. Foróige Balbriggan are starting a young mothers group, for any mothers under 24. Personal development activities for mothers will run within the group. New participants are welcome. Foróige Balbriggan are seeking volunteers to run Foróige Clubs in Balbriggan and also to help staff with the running of the youth service. All volunteers must go through an application process and will receive training. Please contact Eamonn Mullen on 086-7802362 to express an interest in volunteering in Balbriggan.Foróige are continuing to take referrals from young people, parents, schools and other agencies for any young people who need additional support. Please contact Áine on 086-7710790 to make a referral, to express an interest in any of our weekly groups or to discuss any issues affecting young people.

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Fingal C C commences planning application for Harry Reynolds Road

Fingal County Council has commenced the Part 8 planning application process for the Harry Reynolds Road Pedestrian and Cycle Route in Balbriggan.Mayor of Fingal Cllr David Healy said: “I welcome the start of the application process for the Harry Reynolds Road Pedestrian and Cycle Route scheme.It is fitting to have a cycling scheme on the road named in honour of the first Irish person to win a world cycling championship, the ‘Balbriggan Flyer. As a Council, we are committed to bringing our streets and roads in Fingal up to standard with safe designs for people walking and cycling. This design is part of that work. We are making these changes to our roads and streets in consultation with the local and wider community. In particular we are committed to listening to groups representing people who walk and cycle, and disabled road and street users, and to learning from good design practice in Ireland and abroad.I urge all in the community to engage with the proposal which is opening to public consultation this week and to give your feedback on the design.”Plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Tuesday 7th July 2020 to Wednesday 5th August 2020 at the following location: Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 X8Y2, during normal opening hours (Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm).Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing to Senior Executive Officer, Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co Dublin K67 X8Y2.Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development must arrive no later than 5pm on Wednesday 19th August 2020.

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Finance

Will video calls become the new normal for financial reviews? By Dave Kavanagh A survey by one of the life companies has revealed that 9 out of 10 people in Ireland were not aware that financial reviews can be done by video call. Many of those surveyed would be in favour of doing a review this way. Some of the reasons cited were: personal safety - no risk of COVID-19, convenience - no driving or parking to meet, easy to arrange, and time saving - no journey to and from a meeting. The feedback from those that have availed of this service was also very posi-tive.

Why video and not just phone call? It is often said that communication is about 20% what you say, 30% tone and 50% body language. It is far easier to understand what someone is explaining when you can see them. The reverse is also true, it is easier to gauge the pace of how you’re explaining something when you can see the reactions of those you’re talking to. Also, screen sharing gives the ability to display a variety of graphics, screens or documents from both sides. So what kind of things can you cover in a review? Most aspects of your current, future and

unex-pected income and expenditure. Your day to day budgeting, planning ahead for the short, medium and long term. Planning for unexpected events with things like life cover, serious illness cover and income protection (and making sure you are not over paying for existing plans!) Calculating what you may need in planning for retirement, including looking at anything you may already have in place. Overall, keeping you up to date and in control of your finances. It could be the most im-portant video call you make this year! Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or information (with no cost or obligation) he can be contacted by emailing info@financialcompanion. ie or use the contact form on www. financialcompanion.ie or phone 087-6414570. Combined with his previous role of gym/nutrition adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government departments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM and TV3.

Snapshots of Fingal’s Past – Fingal Heritage Office wants to hear from you! Do you have photographs of Fingal’s places, people, events,

everyday life, sport, farming, industry and crafts? The Fingal Heritage Network together with the Fingal Heritage Office wants to capture the snapshots of our past and the stories that they tell, for a virtual

exhibition.‘Originally planned as a live event we have had to adjust to

the current situation’ said Fingal Heritage Officer, Christine Baker ‘As a

project for National Heritage Week 15-23 August, we will tell the stories of our past through a virtual exhibition on the Fingal County Council

website’.To take part we need your photographs and a short paragraph

of no more than 500 words telling the story behind the ‘snapshot’. You

can email your photographs directly to the Heritage Officer at Christine. baker@fingal.ie. We can also arrange to have your photographs scanned and returned to you. The deadline for submission is 20thJuly 2020.This is an opportunity to record and share those fleeting stories caught on camera for the future and to remind people of events of the past that make Fingal such a special place to live.

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Enjoying the Summer after Lockdown!

By Siobhan O’Neill White Finally, restrictions have been eased and we can get out of the house after being cooped up for so long. Here are some suggestions for family friendly places to visit this summer. First off, Leisureplex. With all the rain lately, this is ideal indoor family fun. Their 6 locations have re-opened in accordance with Covid safety guidelines including hand sanitisers, social distance floorgraphics, “lane closed” bowling cones, safe-queuing floor graphics and safety shields at food diners. For days out, Irish National Stud Kildare is fantastic. Explore the beautiful gardens, follow the fairy trails, see the horses and lunch at the café. The children should sleep soundly after a day here! Dublinia is a fascinating place to learn about Vikings and medieval Dublin. Our teenagers loved this especially discovering the weapons. Interesting for all ages. All through lockdown, Droichead Arts Centre hosted virtual events to keep people connected. Now reopened, check their website to see what’s coming up https://www.droichead. com/ A summer camp we really like is Bricks4kidz Lego camps. They 12 BALBRIGGAN LOCAL-AUGUST 2020

focus on learning through Lego. Without knowing it, the children are learning STEM. Very clever and fun. For bookings, contact Steve srees@ bricks4kidz.com. At Newgrange Farm, see the baby chicks, milk a cow, visit the outdoor café or enjoy a picnic in the spacious grounds. We loved seeing the animals – even the farm dogs are super friendly and happy toplay with the children. For a perfect staycation, we love Fota Island Resort Cork. The hotel and lodges are now available tobook and their swimming pool is open too! For safety reasons, swim sessions must be pre-booked.This is one of our favourite hotels in all of Ireland. It is close to Cobh, Kinsale, Cork City and right next door to Fota Wildlife Park, so there is plenty to do! For a break on the east coast, The Village Hotel Bettystown is located just a few minutes’ walk from the beach. With ice-cream shops and beach cafes, Bettystown is a lovely seaside village. The bustling town of Drogheda is just 4 miles away and The Arc Cinema there has re-opened too, if you fancy a family trip to the movies! For more summer day out ideas, as well as competitions and reviews on places to go, visit www.mams.ie parenting website. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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Niamh’s Summertime Frozen Yogurt Bark! A satisfying and scrumptiously refreshing summertime snack! Packed with protein and calcium.

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The ingredients are fairly flexible so tailor to your tastes and use whatever flavour of yogurt/ fruit/toppings you like! Vanilla yogurt or adding some honey make it scrumptious!

Multi-coloured yogurt bark • 250g Greek or Greek style yogurt • 1x passion fruit • 20g cocao nibs • 10g goji berries

The most important ingredient to use is Greek or Greek style yogurt as this will prevent ice crystals forming. Here are a few other ideas as shown in the image

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200g Greek or Greek style yogurt 100g blitzed blueberries (in a blender or simply mash with a fork)

Tip: The size of the lunchbox you use determines the thickness of the bark. I used a 12cm lunchbox for the yogurt bark in these images which made the yogurt bark 1cm thick. If the yogurt bark is too thick, it will be difficult to bite into it!

Method: 1. Line a lunchbox with cling film. 2. Mix the yogurt in a bowl with your choice of ingredients. Keep a few to sprinkle on top. 3. Pour the yogurt into the lunchbox. 3. Sprinkle the remainder of the ingredients on top of the yogurt. 4. Put the lid on the lunchbox and place in a freezer for 2-4hours or until completely frozen. You will need to allow a few minutes for it to slightly defrost and become soft before eating. For nutrition and healthy eating talks or workshops in preschools, primary or secondary schools,workplaces, sports or community groups please email:niamh@biabites.netSee my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums on ‘Biabites’ Facebook for other food ideas.Niamh Arthurs BSc, Msc Registered Dietitian Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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MAXIMISE YOUR POTENTIAL WITH OSTEOPATHY

Tony O’Brien Osteopath now open again for treatments! We are finally open for business again at The Swords Treatment Clinic in GymPlus Applewood Village Swords. For years we have been serving the Fingal community with the highest quality Osteopathic and Physical therapy treatments and we are delighted to be ready to do so again. We have prided ourselves on our cleanliness and sanitation in the past, but now we have taken even more steps to ensure your safety. We have actually surpassed HSE recommendations, with the use of air purifiers and air filters which ensure 99% of particles are removed from the air. Overnight the rooms are totally sanitized to guarantee all particles are removed. Your treatment room and plinth will be sanitized /disinfected after every visit ensuring it is contagion free for your treatment.Therapists will

have full PPE to hand at all times. We do request however that you take pains to sanitize yourself before you arrive and bring a mask with you. Your therapist will greet you at the front door at reception and escort you to the treatment room as waiting rooms are off limits. There is hand sanitizing stations throughout . If you have any doubt regarding your health please inform your therapist at the time of booking your appointment, you will be asked if you have any covid 19 symptoms, if you have come in contact with anyone who has Covid19 symptoms or if you suspect you may have been at risk. Honesty and transparency are very important at this point. So, to all our clients old and new we look forward to welcoming you to The Swords Treatment Clinic at Gymplus in Applewood Village.

Bulging or ProlaPsed discs MAXIMISE YOUR POTENTIAL do not always need surgery.

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a 53 year old lady who presented to my clinic complaining of severe pain in low back,hip The human body works at itswith best bulging when it isdiscs in a state balance nd foot. She had been diagnosed at of L4/5 andbetween muscles, and had ligaments been sent A+Esoft bytissues, her GP to theskeletal severity of her andtoother anddue the boney system. Combined with a healthy on. She was prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain, antiinflammatories diet, exercise and frame of mind, this will lead to the best potential for health and fitness. n patches. as told she had no choice but to have surgery. hobby of woodturning involved a lot of heavy lifting, and this Classical Osteopathic treatment approaches the body with a view to balance and with some earlier falls and accidents were big factors in her harmony, encouraging eachact component to be at its best so theisbody as a unit can condition.The joints of your body as shockabsorbers, this do not always need surgery. irene is a 53 year old lady who presented to my clinic complaining e so than work of severe pain in low back,hips, in the column. When there is inadequate shock by mistreated to spinal its maximum potential. This imbalance isThehad generally old human body workscaused at itswith best bulging when it isdiscs in a state balance ankle and foot. She been diagnosed at of L4/5 andbetween muscles, L5/S1, and had on been sent A+E bytissues, her GP to theskeletal severity of her ancy at one or more joint, some other part takes that force. ligaments andtoother soft anddue the boney system. Combined with a healthy condition. was prescribed Lyrica for nerve further pain, antiinflammatories injuries, so or Osteopathic treatment willShe minimise the risk injury. diet, exercise and framethe of mind,of this will lead to the best potential for health and fitness. and pain patches. n sections of the spine pelvis have restrictions in them irene was told she had no choice but to have surgery. Irenes hobby of woodturning involvedand a lot of heavy lifting, and this tebral discs take on the extra force, causing them to bulge Classical Osteopathic treatment approaches the body with a view to balance and along with some earlier falls and accidents were big factors in her harmony, encouraging eachact component to be at its best so theisbody as a unit can present condition.The joints of your body as shockabsorbers, this ally prolapse. no more so than work in the column. there is inadequate shock So if you are only beginning a fitness programme orjoint, are aWhen professional athlete, to spinal its maximum potential. This imbalance is generally caused by mistreated old absorbancy at one or more some other part takes on that force. al osteopathic treatment, aims at improving the quality ofso or these injuries, Osteopathic treatment will minimise the the risk of further injury. So when sections of the spine pelvis have restrictions in them treatment willwhole help you operate at the level. Osteopathic treatment is intervertebral discshighest take on for the extra force, causing them to bulge and parts, in Osteopathic conjunction with the body. This makes a more eventually prolapse. So if you are only beginning a fitness programme or are a professional athlete, classical osteopathic treatment, aims at improving the qualityoccur of these ed skeletal systemindividually which absorbs Disc problems always over so developed for eachshock person,better. tailored their specific and needs. It treatment is time, Osteopathic treatment willwhole helpsituation you operate at the highest Osteopathic is injured parts, into conjunction with the body. This makes forlevel. a more balanced skeletal system which absorbs shock better. Disc problems always occur over developedlifestyle individually for eachchanges person, tailored to theirmay specific situation and needs. It is time, so it me to change the pattern which caused them. Some be necessary takes time to change the pattern which caused them. Some lifestyle changes may be necessary to a physical treatment but nothelp painful and is suitable forbuteveryone. a physical treatment not painful and is suitable for everyone. with the management.After six months of weekly treatments, Irene went back to her Orthopae h the management.After six months of weekly treatments, Irene went back to her Orthop Surgeon with a new MRI scan.He told her he was discharging her as the bulge had decreased by 85%. She has no pain in her back or legs but management treatment is still required. n with a new MRI scan.He told her he was discharging her as the bulge had decreased b he has no pain in her back or legs but managementOsteOpath treatment is still required. tony O’Brien D.O., M.O.C.I., M.I.C.O

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Balbriggan Rugby restarting within Covid guidelines

We are pleased to inform our members that we have completed the Health & Safety Plan, as required before our return to Rugby. Our preparations for our return to Rugby continue at the club! Balbriggan RFC was delighted to take delivery of our customised pitchside and mobile sanitising stations today, which were designed and produced by local business Retink Graphics. Thanks to Stefan and all at their staff on a great 16 BALBRIGGAN LOCAL-AUGUST 2020

job as always. Recently we also received our sanitiser and hi-vis vests for our Compliance Officers. We also received a very generous PPE package, courtesy of Irish Rugby. Thanks to them and Leinster Rugby for all their assistance in helping clubs like ours get back on the road to rugby. Thanks too to our volunteers on the Covid Compliance Committee for their hard work getting us to this point. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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O’Dwyers Return to Play Update All teams have returned to training by now. We are grateful to be

back and would encourage everyone to continue to adhere to the

GAA Return to Play protocols prior to each training/game. Please

continue to practice social distancing and good respiratory hygiene at this time.

NHSC Guidelines on return of spectators to GAA Club

Games:Spectators are expected to be permitted to attend club games from 20th July. Guidelines for clubs and spectators are available and

should be read and understood before attending a game as this is vital for your health and safety.

Drive in Bingo (subject to Government Restrictions at the time):

Drive In Bingo will take place on our club grounds on Sunday 9th

August at 3pm.4000 euro in prizes to be won! Clubhouse will only be

open for patrons to play if Government Restrictions at the time allow, or may stay closed.

Club Lotto Returns: Our Club Lotto will make its eagerly awaited

return on Monday 10th August. Our lotto provides a greatly needed source of income to the club which as we all know, we have been

without since March. We would encourage all our neighbours and friends to join in and play our lotto online on our website www. odwyersgaa.com ( NB : not accesible through this article)

Glebe North FC – Seeking U11 players

Players wanted boys & girls born 2010 to play under 11 “Sunday” ddsl please contact us if interested at https://www.glebenorthfc. com/players-wanted (not accesible through here) Schoolboys & Girls Season 2020/2021 -Membership registrations are now OPEN online through CLUBFORCE app and website for teams Under 8s to Under 15s.

IMPORTANT:All parents please get in touch with coaches before proceed with registrations.Once coaches/managers have confirmed the player into his/her squad for the coming season, then proceed with registration.. For further information please contact you coaches or send us an email glebenorthfootballclub@ gmail.com

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26. Strong intuitive feelings. (7)

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28. Short stories from Aesop. (6)

35. A Merlin is neither animal or 36. Tanned animal skin. (7)

37. Things to clutch in desperation. (6)

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