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Contents Welcome to Your New Mag ............ 3 Luke Breaks Race Record ................. 4 Textile History on Film ..................... 5 Village Fun at Christmas ................... 6 Society's Festive Workshop ............. 6 Come Dive With Us .......................... 7 Post Office Mailing Deadlines ........ 8 Hotel's Hike for Charity ................... 8 Skater Lauryn in Brits ..................... 10 Find Your Uni of 3rd Age .............. 11 Advertise with Us ........................... 12 Join the Hunt for Prizes ................. 12 'World First' Faith School ............... 14 Victory for Skiing Siblings .............. 14 Call Out for P5 Players.................... 17 Support Groups .............................. 17 Gold Star for Busby PS ................... 18 What's Up Doc ................................ 18 Will Park be a Winner .................... 20 Legal Matters .................................. 20 What’s On ................................. 21–26 Step Out With The Ramblers ........

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welCome to your new loCal magaZine Welcome to the first edition of your Newton Mearns, Clarkston and Busby Community Magazine.

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Luke Traynor, pictured in action for Scotland, ran a record-breaking victory in his first half-marathon and is a future Scottish runner to look out for

A former pupil at Newton Mearns High School ran to record-breaking victory in his first half-marathon race this autumn.

Luke Traynor crossed the finish line of Manchester’s largest half marathon event in one hour, four minutes and 10 seconds, which was 31 seconds ahead of last year’s best time.

In front of a crowd of 10,000 people on the streets of Trafford, the 24-year-old runner took an early lead and kept up his impressive pace right through to the finish line.

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Luke, who finished third on the track in the Trafford Grand Prix 10,000m in August, was thrilled with his win at the race at the end of October.

The Giffnock North AC runner said: “Obviously, with the half marathon being over double the distance I have run in competition before and it being my first attempt, it was hard to predict a time-goal.

“However, I was confident my training had gone well and I was prepared to challenge any of the elite competitors but it is never easy running out front.

“The great support throughout from the crowds really encouraged me through to the end, especially on the last mile.

“I was absolutely delighted I was able to break the course record and I hope it is just the beginning for me.”

Luke left high school to study at Glasgow Caledonian University, where he graduated with a degree in environmental management. He then took up an athletics scholarship to the University of Tulsa, in Oklahoma.

He graduated from Tulsa at the end of June and spent five weeks training at altitude in California before returning to his home in Glasgow.

Luke is tipped as a Scottish runner to look out for in the future.

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teXtile history on film Victorian water engineering, had lain hidden and forgotten for years at Rouken Glen Park. Now a walkway past the site allows interested people to view the historic site.

Tom’s film also reveals some of the history of the nearby residential area of Thornliebank.

He said: “I will show some forgotten things about Thornliebank, such as its cinema and the annual Gala Queen event.”

Mearns History Group member Tom Marchant has made a film about an old Victorian textile works that was established in the lower part of Rouken Glen

A fascinating story of a rich textile heritage in the local area is the topic of this month’s meeting of the Mearns History Group.

Tom Marchant, who has been a member of the group since it was founded in 1999, will be showing a fi lm he made recently entitled: Made from Textiles, the story of Rouken Glen and Thornliebank.

Tom said: “The film looks at the textile works that were established in the lower part of what is now Rouken Glen and the

adjoining one in what is now the Industrial estate.

“A local man, Dr Stuart Nisbett, who has researched the works, was able to give me lots of information and I have incorporated these details into my film.”

The former textile works, which offer a superb example of

Tom has previously made two other films about Newton Mearns including, "The Village that Disappeared" and "Mearns at Work".

The MHG, which is affiliated to the Renfrewshire Local History Forum, will welcome Tom at their meeting on Tuesday December 5 at 7.30pm in the Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns. The meeting is free for members of the group (annual subscription is £10) and £2 for visitors.

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VIllaGE fuN at CHrIstMas A popular destination for entertainments, the village of Eaglesham is hosting an attractive festive line-up this month.

On Saturday, December 2, the first Christmas Market to be held at Whitelee Windfarm on Eaglesham Moor takes place from 11am-3pm.

The event at the visitor centre will feature a selection of handmade goods.

Another first is happening on Sunday, December 3, at The Eglinton Arms in Gilmour Street. The inaugural Christmas market will be held in the function suite from noon.

There will be an array of gift options and a suggested £1 donation – or more – can be made at the door for the charity, Eaglesham Age Concern.

The market will be followed by the village’s Christmas tree lights switch-on at 4pm.

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soCiety’s festive workshoP An historic Newton Mearns society will host a special festive workshop this month when members will create Christmas decorations.

Mearns Horticultural Society, which was established almost 160 years ago, meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May, at 7.45pm at the Albertslund Hall.

The programme includes talks and workshops with the aim of increasing the knowledge of the cultivation and appreciation of plants.

In December, the monthly gettogether will be a Christmas decorations workshop. Society secretary Peter Watson said: “This month’s meeting is a bit different

from the usual line-up of talks.

It is festive themed and we will make Christmas decorations for our own homes.”

joiner, John Russell, called in at the “Smiddy” one day to find people arguing about who had grown the largest cabbage. At his invitation, they brought their exhibits to his shop to have them judged.

The judge’s decision was hotly disputed, however, and they agreed that a competition should The society has around 60 regular members but hopes to encourage be organised with independent judges. A summer show was first more to come along to meetings. held in the Mearns Inn Hall. The Peter said: “We welcome new members to share what they know introduction of a Spring Bulb Exhibition came after the end of and show what they grow. We World War II. These days a Spring also host a popular Spring Flower Flower Show attracts more than Show each March and a Summer 400 entries.

Garden Party every August.”

It’s thought that Mearns Horticultural Society was founded in 1858. The story goes that a

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Come dive with us One of Glasgow’s biggest and most active scuba diving clubs is keen to welcome new members for pool training and sea dives.

Eastwood Sub Aqua Club would like to boost their membership by attracting divers who are already qualified, as well as those who are novices to the sport.

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The minimum age is 14 and for those under the age of 16, a parent or guardian must be in attendance at the session (although they do not need to get into the water!).

Claire MacPherson, the club’s Branch Diving Officer, said: “We are a friendly club and we would very much like to have new members joining us who have already obtained a scuba diving qualification elsewhere “We can offer regular training sessions in Eastwood Park Leisure pool and plenty of sea dive outings all year round. We generally dive on Sundays and sometimes head off for night dives during the week. We are a very active club.

more they can attend a club session on Fridays at 7.30pm or email info@eastwooddivers.co.uk.”

All equipment is provided free of charge during club training and the instruction is free of charge to all club members. as the Sound of Mull, the Farne Islands, Scapa Flow or abroad including Egypt and Malta.”

In addition, the club welcomes newcomers to diving. To find out

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hotel’s hike for Charity managed to climb a mountain and raise a fantastic amount of money for a great cause. “ I’m incredibly proud of the team at The Busby Hotel as they always go the extra mile”.

The Munro climb is just one event in the Busby Hotel’s charity calendar. Earlier this year, the Staff organised a hike to the top of Ben Lomond (inset), adding nearly £2,000 to the cheque handed to Judith King from When You Wish Upo n a Star charity.

A team from a local hotel has climbed a mountain to raise almost £2000 for a charity partner, When You Wish Upon a Star.

The Busby Hotel organised a hike of 974 metre tall Ben Lomond, one of Scotland’s most popular Munros, on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond.

Some 23 people walked to the mountain summit and raised £1,845 for the charity that supports families of siblings of children aged two to 16 who are living with a life-threatening illness.

The hotel on Field Road in Clarkston managed to find time

for the charity challenge amid a busy period that included nine weddings. The climb took place in inclement weather but the group pulled together to support each other to reach the top.

Juliet Parry, general manager at the hotel, said: “This was a huge challenge for us and we were all rewarded with a great sense of achievement.

“Even though we’ve gone through a busy spell with lots of weddings and functions, we also

hotel invited some of the Wish families for an afternoon tea with fun and games. This even also raised £800.

The hotel invited Judith King, from When You Wish Upon a Star to collect the latest cheque.

She said: “Team Busby go above and beyond in both fundraising and giving back to the amazing children and their families who we work with and we can’t thank them enough”.

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Lauryn, 13, who is a second year pupil at Williamwood High School, will take part in the British Figure Skating Championships 2017 in Sheffield.

The talented skater has been training hard to perfect her routine since she scored enough qualification points at a competition, the Rooster Cup, in Paris earlier this year against skaters from across the world.

Lauryn is a member of Auchenharvie Club, which she attends five to six times each week.

Her mum Angi said: “Lauryn is very dedicated to her sport and has been skating since she was aged six. She trains at an ice rink in Stevenson, Ayrshire, because there are no suitable facilities in Glasgow.”

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Lauryn’s coach, Natalie Dallas, is a former show skater and British Champion and has travelled all over the country with Lauryn. She also took her to the Paris competition.

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find your uni of 3rd age Are you retired and looking for new hobbies and activities?

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Founded in France in 1973, the U3A later found its way to Britain and encourages people aged 50-plus, who are retired and semi-retired, to “learn for pleasure and fun”.

The East Renfrewshire U3A, which was created in 2008, is a thriving branch of some 220 members and welcomes interested locals to try a taster session.

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Renfrewshire branch, said: “U3A is a self-funded and self-managed organisation and members form subject groups through which they learn and share knowledge in friendly and informal surroundings.

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“There is something for everyone at our U3A and we welcome new members to come along for a 'taster' at one of our groups or join a monthly meeting in Newton Mearns Parish Church Hall.

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The “massively successful” Great Clarkston Gift Hunt is back for another year – and this time it is predicted to be bigger and better.

The innovative public Gift Hunt is the brainchild of I Love Clarkston BID (Business Improvement District).

Last year, over one week, some £700 worth of prizes donated by local businesses were claimed by residents. This year, the total prize value is likely to be around £1000.

Andy Dunlop, manager of I Love Clarkston BID, explains the concept. He says: “The Great Clarkston Gift Hunt is similar to a treasure hunt. When businesses donate a prize, usually up to the value of £50, this is turned into a ‘golden ticket’.

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“The community got into it in a very big way last year with more than 100,000 hits on social media in just one week – and this year we expect it to be even more popular.”

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The official opening of a unique faith schools’ joint campus took place in Newton Mearns last month.

1st place was the Bearsden Freestyle Ski Team consisting of (from left to right) Chris McCormick, Harris Booth, Luke Burke, Murray Buchan, Flynn Abu-Rajab and Olivia Burke

Two local schoolchildren played an important part in a prestigious UK freestyle ski and snowboard competition triumph.

Bishop John Keenan, of the Diocese of Paisley, and Ephraim Mirvis, who is Britain's Chief Orthodox Rabbi, joined local councillors and the school community for the event.

The occasion was marked with religious readings and prayers, and musical performances from pupils.

It opened its doors to pupils at the start of the term in August.

A new concept devised last year by the GB Park and Pipe team and British Ski and Snowboard, the freestyle competition in both skiing and snowboarding is held over the summer, with teams from across Britain performing tricks that they video and submit for judging.

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Olivia finished second overall female, while Luke took second overall in the Young Gun (under-15) category and

Neil McGrain, of the Bearsden Ski and Board Club, said: "We were stoked to take both titles in the first year but to do it again this year is fantastic. The teams worked hard for each round and it paid off.”

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A long-established local netball club for children is keen to recruit a whole new primary 5 section for training and competitions.

St Cadoc’s Netball Club is part of St Cadoc’s Youth Club, based in Newton Mearns, and currently has a membership of more than 150 players.

The club meets at Eastwood High School Sports Hall, Mearns Castle High School and St Cadoc's Primary School on Tuesday evenings. The netball club has a waiting list for most teams but is looking for new P5 players.

Caroline Stevenson, one of the club’s committee members said: “The club is thriving in most areas but we would like to boost

our P5 group. They meet at St Cadoc’s Primary School from 6pm to 7.30pm."

St Cadoc's Youth Club was founded some 30 years ago by David Jones for the children of the school to participate in football and netball. Now the club, which has grown beyond the boundaries of the school, includes players from all Renfrewshire schools and beyond.

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“The club is a great way for girls to mix and socialise in a controlled environment. Netball teaches them to work together, improving social and verbal skills.”

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Busby Primary School is delighted to have been awarded a Primary Science Quality Mark at gold level – for the second time.

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The gold quality mark recognises the hard work and dedication of school staff to deliver experiences that promote children's enthusiasm through high quality learning events.

These included a residential science experience to Edinburgh and a Star Wars theme STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) week, learning from scientists, engineers, professors, geologists – and even parents – on their areas of expertise.

Mark Weir, acting head teacher at Busby PS, said: “As a school we are absolutely delighted to receive this award as recognition for the high quality learning experiences the children engage in at Busby.

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The award-winning green space in Giffnock was chosen from 360 UK parks in the final list for 2017 alongside Craigavon City Park in County Armagh, Stanley Park in Blackpool and Roath Park in Cardiff.

The park was crowned the UK's Best in 2016 and residents will be hoping it wins again.

The overall winner of UK's Best Park 2017 was set to be announced at an event at Lords Cricket Ground in London on November 29.

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Carolside nursery PFa Christmas Fayre Carolside Primary School, Clarkston 10am, We will have local craft stalls selling their goods as well as homebaking, chocolate and bottle tombolas, kids crafts and a tea room!

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Friends of Greenbank Christmas Fair Greenbank House and Garden, Clarkston 11am, Stalls include a selection of hand knitted and sewn gifts, home baking, local crafts and a tearoom selling warm mince pies with tea or coffee. Come along and see inside Greenbank House and listen to live music from the fiddle group, Scratchy Noises.g reenbankgarden@nts. org.uk 0141 616 5126

aladdin Mearns Castle High School 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Neilston Players poduly present their second-ever show, Aladdin. neilstonplayers@gmail.com

Christmas Coffee afternoon 121st Clarkston Glasgow Scout Group, Clarkston 2pm, Come along and browse the stalls, including cupcakes, Christmas decorations and jewellery to name but a few.

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Snap 'n' Share Mearns Library 2pm, Learn how to snap photos with your tablet and share them online with family and friends via e-mail. Bring your own tablet and booking is essential. www.ercultureandleisure.org

Tuesday 28th Nov

Book Signing with Caro ramsay The Avenue Shopping Centre, Newton Mearns 7pm, Best-selling Scottish crime writer Caro Ramsay comes to to launch her latest book, The Suffering of Strangers, free. facebook/waterstonesnewtonmearns

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Friday 1st www.ercultureandleisure.org/ busbylibrary Meet the author: Debi Gliori Busby Library Wednesday 29th Nov 11:30am, Help us to welcome award-winning author and Walk the Block creator of the much -oved Clarkston Hall, Clarkston and famous Bookbug to East 7pm, Meet more people Renfrewshire. Debi will be within your community and talking to young primary improve your fitness and school pupils about her many well-being. We meet at the wonderful books and of course entrance to Clarkston Hall car reading a story. Invited classes park and walk to Muirend, but all welcome to join in.

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Facebook.walktheblockeastern a Feast of Foodie Fun! Mearns Library 3:30pm, Nourish Craft Session; Make fabulous pictures out of fruit and vegetables and listen to stories about healthy food. www.ercultureandleisure.org

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Saturday 2nd SNAP! Community Youth Club Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston All sorts of activities are available at the youth club such as baking, badminton, unihoc, pool, table tennis, café, tuck shop, arts and crafts, board games and a quiet space with music. If you are P7-S3 then why not come along and join us.

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Saturday 2nd Santa is Coming to Town The Avenue Shopping Centre, Newton Mearns Bring your Christmas list and let Santa know what you'd like this Christmas.

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Roots into Music – Classes For Children Stamperland Parish Church 9:45am (P1), 10:30am (P2) & 11:15am (P3), Term-time music classes for children in Primary 1, 2 and 3 led by a qualified music specialist with over 10 year's teaching experience. The sessions develop musicianship skills through fun songs, games, rhymes and playing percussion. rootsintomusic@hotmail.com Weekly during school term

Coffee Morning Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am, Come along for a coffee and chat. www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk First Saturday of every Month

Saturday Morning Book Club Greenbank Parish Church 8:45am, The group are reading “The Invisible Church” by Steve Aisthorpe (chapter 4). The book can be downloaded onto a kindle from Amazon or purchased from bookshops. Everyone is warmly welcome to come along and join the discussions. www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk

Sunday 3rd The Elvis Presley Film Society O’Neill’s Bar, 71 Albion Street, Merchant City, Glasgow 2pm, Support the Giffnockbased Elvis Film Society.

Showing some classic films such as Wild in the Country, The Gates of Graceland, The Dorsey Shows 1956 and many more TV specials for you to enjoy. All on the big screen with food and drink available.

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December 2017 | What's On Calendar Knitting Club Thornliebank Library 11am, Meet old friends and make new ones over a warming cup of tea or coffee.

Calendar of events Chaos at Christmas with the McDougalls Fairweather Hall 11am & 2pm, The McDougalls are back with another magical, musical family Christmas Show. This is a great interactive show for younger kids - they can shout, sing and dance along!

Greenbank Striders Greenbank Parish Church 6:30pm, We run 4 miles plus and have been known to take part in longer organised runs for charity. We are a friendly and encouraging bunch.

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Bookbug Sessions Mearns Library Bookbug Sessions introduce music to the very young using simple rhymes, songs and games and are held regularly during term time.

MON, 2:15pm (0-18 months).

THU, 10:30am (0-4 years). SAT, 10:30am (0-4 years) www.whatsoneastrenfrewshire.co.uk

Mearns History Group Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns 7:30pm, A fascinating story of a rich textile heritage in the local area. Tom Marchant will be showing a film he made recently entitled: Made from Textiles, the story of Rouken Glen and Thornliebank. www.mearnshistory.org.uk More information on page 5

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Tuesday Evening Walking Group Greenbank Parish Church 7pm, We are a friendly bunch of all ages, we walk around Clarkston area for 1 hour (usually 3 miles) chatting all the way. www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk Bookbug Sessions Clarkston Library Come along and join in the fun at these interactive sessions for children and their carers.

We hold tailored Bookbug Sessions for babies and for toddlers as well as open sessions for children aged 0-4 years.

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Stamperland Wine Circle Clarkston Hall, Clarkston 7:30pm, Presentations through the year are both informative and inspirational. New members can discover different wines from countries across the world and are shown how to make their own wine by the existing members. facebook/stamperlandwinecircle First Thursday of every month

Eastwood Sub Aqua Club Eastwood Park Leisure pool 7:30pm, Weekly classes for those already qualified in scuba as well as people new to the sport. Minimum age is 14, all equipment is provided. www.eastwooddivers.co.uk

Community Concert Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston 7:30pm, Clarkston Community Choir are delighted to perform their annual concert.

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Bharatanatyam Upper Hall, Newton Mearns Parish Church 5pm & 6pm, South Indian classic childrens classical dance class.

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Festive Wreath Making!

Rouken Glen Park 10am, Get festive with the Rangers and come along to make a Christmas Wreath. roukenglenpark@ eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

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Christmas Gin Tasting Clarkston Hall 7pm, Tasting for a large number of gins and be able to ask questions to the Brand Ambassadors.

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Saturday 9th Eastwood Ramblers Museum of Scottish Country Life, near East Kilbride 8:30am, A seven-mile Carmunnock Circular walk, visiting the preserved 1950s Wester Kittochside Farm, the heritage village of Carmunnock and the Cathkin Braes before returning to the museum's exhibition centre for tea or coffee. www.eastwoodramblers.org.uk

Singing for the Brain Newton Mearns Parish Church 1pm, Singing for the Brain is a service provided by The Alzheimer's Society which uses singing to bring people together in a friendly and stimulating social environment. kpeacock@trfs.org.uk Weekly

Friendship Cafe Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston 9:30am, Enjoy some coffee or tea and our specialty, toasted fruit loaf with butter. www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk Weekly

Hand-Made Sale Christmas Special Clarkston Hall 11am, With over 20 crafters, you can expect to find fantastic hand-made jewellery, knits, frames, cushions, tartan crafts, animal printed gifts, homeware, glass art, kids clothing and even cuddly toys - all perfect gifts for the festive season. facebook/handmadesaleclarkston

National Trust Eastwood and District Members Centre Meeting Clarkston Hall, Clarkston 7:30pm, The Centre offers a full and varied programme of events in both winter and summer. Today the topic will be - 'Would the real Robert Burns please stand?' by Hugh Farrell www.ntscentres.org.uk

Wee Quiz at Christmas Clarkston Bowling and Tennis Club 7:30pm, Enjoy a light-hearted quiz based on everything and anything to do with the festive period. There will be mulled wine, mince pies and all the usual festive nonsense to make you feel more Christmassy than a Bing Crosby pullover stuffed with mistletoe. iain.coventry@gmail.com Eastwood Ramblers Clarkston Car Park 9:50am, Philipshill to Netherlee.

Walk on good paths and backroads, via Carmunnock and Coulter's Wood www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk More information on page 27

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Greenbank Film Society Greenbank Parish Church 7:30pm, The Society meets monthly on Monday evenings at 7.30pm from September to April in the Session House.

It is famous for its excellent tablet and enthusiastic film aficionados as well as those who just like to watch a good movie with friends. This weeks film – The Bishops Bird www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk

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December 2017 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Church Choir recital Greenbank Parish Church 1pm, Entry is free, the recitals last 30-40 minutes and there is usually a chance to chat over a cup of tea or coffee afterwards www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk

This is your Community Magazine, so if you're involved in any groups, clubs or special events or know any, we'd love to hear about it!

We'll do our best to include them in this What's On section for Free!

If you or anyone has an event-taking place in Newton Mearns, Clarkston & Busby let us know by emailing info@thecommunity magazine.co.uk!

Wednesday 20th east renfrewshire U3a Newton Mearns Parish Chruch 2:30pm, Come along and enjoy the 'Bank Ukulele Group' as well, this is a special one - it's our Christmas Party! as well as festive fun and fare. u3asites.org.uk/eastrenfrewshire/events More information on page 11

Saturday 23rd Christmas Baby Disco Carmichael Hall 10am & 1pm, Let them take to the floor and enjoy action songs, party games, classic tunes and festive hits. Come along in your best Christmas party outfi ts - do the hokey cokey, bump your bottom and boogie to the beats! 0141 577 4956

Saturday 23rd elf academy Clarkston Halls 1pm, Back by popular demand, ERCL's Elf Academy returns! Kids will enjoy a series of creative and fun activities in this jam-packed session! Make a Christmas craft, bake, join in with a wintery tale and enjoy a festive film before graduating from Elf Academy with your very own Elf ears! Just for kids! (suitable for P1-4) www.ercultureandleisure.org

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Wednesday 27th Whole Foods Market run Club Whole Foods Market Giffnock 6:30pm, Get your trainers on and get down to the weekly Run Club at Whole Foods Market in Giffnock in partnership with Run4It and Anytime Fitness.

Meet in the Whole Foods Market Giffnock café every Wednesday at 6.20pm for a 6.30pm start. Run4It will take runners on a gentle 5k run in the local area before returning to the store for a FREE smoothie. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores/giffnock

Sunday 31st Funday Sunday at the avenue The Avenue Shopping Centre, Newton Mearns 11am, Funday Sunday has a fun surprise element for all the family to enjoy! It will feature a rolling roster of FREE activities from Get Crafty, Hartbeeps, face painters, Uncle Billy, caricatures to balloon modellers! Newton and Fearn will be on hand to give away balloons and other goodies.

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steP out with the ramBlers Nethan Gorge Nature Reserve among other interesting sights.

The following Saturday, December 16, a walk of six miles will leave Phillipshill, South Lanarkshire, heading for to Netherlee in East Renfrewshire.

The Eastwood Ramblers are looking for more walkers to join them for their three planned walks in December

A local branch of the Ramblers would like to encourage more walkers to join them for a busy programme of walks this winter.

The Eastwood Ramblers offer a range of graded walks both locally and further afield in Scotland and including mid-week and weekend outings.

This month there are three weekend walks that would suit newcomers to the group. The first is a seven-mile Carmunnock Circular walk on Saturday December 9.

The walk starts at the Museum of Scottish Country Life, near East

Kilbride, and visits the preserved 1950s Wester Kittochside Farm, the heritage village of Carmunnock and the Cathkin Braes before returning to the museum's exhibition centre for tea or coffee.

Another walk of around six miles takes place on the same day. The Crossford Circuit starts in the South Lanarkshire village and takes in Craignethan Castle via the

Susan Cochrane is the publicity office for the Eastwood Ramblers, which was formed some 30 years ago. She said: “We offer a wide range of walks to suit all abilities of walkers, from coastal and urban routes to more challenging hills and mountains.

“During the last year, we have experienced the Scottish countryside at its best, walking in areas as diverse as Pitlochry, Arran, North Berwick, Argyll and the Trossachs.

“We are a friendly group and we are always very welcoming to anyone who is interested in walking and would like to give us a try. Non members may walk with us for a maximum of three outings without obligation to join Ramblers.”

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December 2017 | Senior Savvy

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HaVE your say oN loCal IssuEs Residents in East Renfrewshire Council are invited to have their say on the issues that affect them locally and to gain a chance to win a cash prizedraw.

The Citizens' Panel is your chance to answer a series of questions in a survey about services and policies.

The feedback from the panel, which is managed by Engage Scotland, is utilised by the council to make a range of improvements.

And everyone who signs up to the Citizens' Panel will be entered into a draw to win one of four £50 prizes.

The members of the panel receive two surveys each year with questions about your views on local services and other important issues.

As a member of the Citizens’ Panel you can also choose to take part in occasional consultation events or discussion groups with other panel members.

The panel is open to anyone who lives in East Renfrewshire. Current members come from across the area, and from all parts of the community.

If you're interested in becoming a member visit www.bit.ly/joinercp.

A printed form can also be requested by calling Engage Scotland on 0800 027 2245 or email ercp@engage scotland.co.uk.

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This month: KeePinG WarM THiS WinTer Welcome to the first edition of Senior Savvy: the monthly advisory column with the older community members in mind.

Don’t neglect your legs – Thermal long-johns, leggings or tights under your trousers/skirt for an automatic heat boost.

I will be sharing some tips that will help you prepare for the colder days ahead, now is the time to think about how we can ‘winterproof’ ourselves.

Eat well – stock up basic foods in the cupboard/ freezer. Hot porridge, healthy soup, beans on toast. All energise metabolism and maintain healthy body temperature.

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Vaccinate – Flu vaccinations are free on the NHS – safeguard yourself.

Dress warm – Layer up, thin layers can be more effective than a few thick items, layer traps warmth allowing adjustment if you get too warm.

Keep active – gentle exercises/activity around the house can help you warm up and strengthen mobility.

Keep feet warm – feet lose heat. Don’t underestimate the power of the ‘socks-andslippers’ combination.

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£120k for Helping Hands A charity that supports vulnerable members in the community is looking forward to a more secure future thanks to a boost of £120,000.

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands (MKHH) has received a series of grants and funding awards that will be used to expand the charity in a number of practical ways, such as employing a project manager and increasing the frequency of meet-ups for the Friendship Group.

One of the charity’s trustees, Robert Paton, said of the grants money: “It is not only an excellent result in terms of value but an endorsement of what the volunteers of the charity have achieved to date and where, as a charity, we hope to go in the future.”

MKHH was launched last year with the aim of supporting local people who are trying to cope with issues such as social isolation, dementia and grief following the loss of a loved one. The charity developed after Mearns Kirk, as a church, had

been successful in giving support to these target groups over many years.

The most recent award of £45,000 came from one of Scotland’s leading charitable organisations, The Robertson Trust. Along with further support secured from the Church of Scotland: Go for It Fund, MKHH will have the benefit of a full-time project manager for the next three years. Other awards include £32,000 from the ASDA Foundation for the purchase of a mini bus.

It’s hoped that MKHH will also be able to expand to support other vulnerable people, such as those recovering from cancer, heart attack/stroke victims and people with mental health issues. Another idea is to create a community café.

To find out more about MKHH, whether you know someone who would benefit from support or because you would like to volunteer, see www.mearnskirk. church/groups/mearns-kirkhelping-hands-charity.

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A Newton Mearns woman described a summer adventure as part of a Round Britain 2017 voyage as an amazing experience.

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Moonspray sail some 2,300 nautical miles over 17 legs.

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Grace joined the boat Moonspray for Leg 3 of Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s Round Britain relay from Oban to Inverness – and again as the sailing boat returned to Largs, in Ayrshire at the end of the ambitious circumnavigation of Britain.

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Call for MorE Be the first to resPond fostEr HoMEs

A new council campaign is aiming to find foster homes for youngsters aged 16 to 21 in East Renfrewshire.

The young people are not ready to live on their own just yet but want to continue with their education or employment in a local and familiar place.

Kate Rocks, Chief Social Work Officer for East Renfrewshire, said: "Fostering is incredibly rewarding. Most people imagine they would take in a baby or toddler, but there are young people of all ages that need the love and guidance of a home setting.”

Contact www.eastrenfrewshire .gov.uk/foster to find out more.

Family house builder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes’ Building Communities Fund has donated £1000 to Newton Mearns First Responders, which will help to buy much-needed equipment.

Pictured from left to right: Liz Hamilton, Land Manager at MacTaggart & Mickel Homes, Bev Brown, Newton Mearns CFR Coordinator, Mark Smith, Community Resilience Facilitator Scottish Ambulance Service, Sarah Williamson, CFR.

The Scottish Ambulance Service is calling for caring residents to take up vital emergency volunteering roles in the community.

Newton Mearns Community First Responders are trained to respond to life-threatening emergency calls and, being locally based, can often arrive before ambulance crews, thereby increasing a patient’s chance of survival in the first instance.

Bev Brown, Newton Mearns group coordinator, says: “For every minute that passes from the onset of a cardiac arrest the chances of survival will drop by 10 per cent.

“Being a volunteer Community First Responder does not replace the need for an ambulance, it

enhances the service already in place. It’s a challenging but hugely rewarding service that provides a direct benefit to the local community.”

The opportunities are based in Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Giffnock and Thornliebank.

Initial training for Community First Responders (CFRs) takes place over two weekends, when volunteers learn life saving techniques such as CPR, first aid and how to use oxygen delivery and automatic external defibrillators.

After successful completion, CFRs are assigned an experienced buddy who will be on shift with them for a minimum of four weeks. They then have the option to respond “single crewed” or to continue responding as a pair.

A CFR will normally be expected to volunteer for 12 hours each month and agree to undertake on-going training once a month.

Due to the nature of the work, all volunteers must have access to their own transport while on call or from the group’s base at Parklands Country Club.

Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age. For more details email: firstrespondernm@gmail. com or see www.facebook.com/ firstrespondernm.

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The Glasgow Academy, a high-achieving independent school based in Glasgow's West End is preparing for its annual entrance assessments

Glasgow Academy, which has schools in Newlands, Kelvinbridge and Milngavie, is gearing up for its annual entrance assessments.

The high achieving independent school tests potential pupils in January for entrance to the next academic year at the Kindergartens, Prep Schools and Senior School. Newlands, Kelvinbridge and Milngavie are the locations of three Glasgow Academy kindergartens and prep schools and Kelvinbridge is home to the Senior School campus.

With the festive season upon us, many local people will be keen to find a reliable and affordable taxi service. With this in mind, East Ren Taxis are offering two great deals.

The maximum fare deal, which applies to taxi rides to and from the city centre, is £14 for Newton Mearns addresses, £12.50 for Busby and £12 for Clarkston.

Another great offer is a set fare for a taxi to Glasgow Airport. East Ren Taxis believe their £13 rate for trips from

Newton Mearns, Clarkston and Busby is the most competitive in the area.

East Ren Taxis was set up by friends Stephen McFadden and Chris McSkeane in 2016 and has become well-known as a trusted and respected service.

The company utilises a free booking app so that customers can book taxis, track of a driver and use a buddy texting system.

Steven added: “The architect's attention to detail was supported by an open and consultative culture that included listening to how pupils wanted to learn and socialise in the new building.”

See www.theglasgowacademy.org.uk

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The Clarkston-based company provides “maximum fare” promises for trips to and from Glasgow city centre. This is great for people heading into the city for Christmas parties or shopping.

While the school promotes an “all-round education and development of the whole child”, pre-entrance testing is also key to the school’s ethos. Steven Dignall, Director of Development, said: “The aim is for children to thrive in an environment where high expectations are the norm – and testing plays a vital part in helping to ensure this.”

The school's athletes also excelled with a record 30 internationalists across many sports disciplines and including three each in girls' hockey, rugby and tetrathlon and six in rowing.

On top of this, the school’s Saunders Centre – a new centre for science and food technology – won the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.

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At The Kitchen Depot, we have always prided ourselves in our family values, on always being prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure that our customers are treated exactly as we would like to be treated ourselves - with courtesy, consideration and professionalism.

But lest we ever become complacent, we actively encourage ongoing feedback - here's what Mr Lee Sanderson has to say:

"The most incredible thing about The Kitchen Depot has been your sky-high levels of customer service. Too often a company will promote customer service as a core value, only to reveal a hollow promise when they don't live up to it."

Mr Sanderson continues: "My favourite retailer is John Lewis because I know that they will do whatever they can to put something right if it goes wrong. The Kitchen Depot has performed to the same high standard."

"To favourably compare a small family business to Britain's most respected retailer is not something that I do lightly but you are well worthy of the comparison."

Well, thanks for that, Mr Sanderson - please excuse us while we blush with pride.

When it comes to looking after our customers, The Kitchen Depot is never knowingly undersold.

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