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Author's Big Adventure ........................ 3 Theatre Toasts 45 Years ........................ 4 Retreat for Raw Food ........................... 5 Mearns Parish School .............................6 Call Out for New Goalies ...................... 7 Book Stars at Public Signings ............... 8 Top Musician Award for Clare ............. 8 Community Litter Pick Up .................. 10 £75k of Fares4Free .............................. 11 Help Out at Your Park ........................ 12 Late News ............................................. 12 East Ren Young Leaders of 2018 .......... 14 What's Up Doc ..................................... 14 Try Budding New Hobby .................... 17 Valentines Feature ...................... 18&19 Kids Get to the Heart of Fun .............. 20 Legal Matters ....................................... 20 Fascinating Facts .................................. 20

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author’s Big adVenture Newton Mearns’ mumof-three Lizzie Finnigan is touring schools and nurseries to bring her children’s book Button’s Big Adventures to life.

Lizzie Finnigan, from Newton Mearns is touring schools with her ryhming book 'Button's Big Adventures'

Lizzie, 35, published the rhyming picture book with illustrator Katie Chappell and the duo have teamed up to publish a second picture book this spring.

Lizzie said: “I was living in Shropshire when I decided to give writing a go. My husband, Dave, and I are both Glasgow born and bred but moved following a job opportunity. We loved Shropshire manuscript to print. Writing the but home is home and we missed manuscript didn’t take long but our families. the process of editing, re-editing, “A lot happened in the two years finding an illustrator and then we were there; I began a career printing took its time.” break after eight years of primary The book is aimed at children teaching, two house moves, fell aged three to five and is the story pregnant and had twin girls and of Button who gets lost from his started writing. owner ‘the girl with the daffodil

“Since publishing the book I’ve been promoting it by visiting primary schools and nurseries and I’ve absolutely loved it. I always did love teaching but now I’m going in reading my own book and doing an associated activity – it’s been fab.”

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“I adore the kids but they are a handful. The twins are at that delightful tantrum stage. But while the days can be hectic with the kids at this stage, I’ve always loved that time in the evening where everything is calm and we cuddle together for a bedtime story. It’s such a nice way to ﬁ nish off the day.” Lizzie will publish second children’s book Umbrella Bella this year and has further school visits lined up, as well as wheels in motion to team up with Waterstones in Newton Mearns and East Renfrewshire libraries.

The busy mum was on a career break from her job as a teacher when she started writing.

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five, and the two-year-old twins Evie and Rose.

Lizzie said: “Katie is illustrating Umbrella Bella again. It’s a rhyming picture book for three to eight year olds and is a heartwarming story with the same underlying message as Button’s Big Adventure – home is always home.” Button's Big Adventure and the forthcoming Umbrella Bella will be available through lizziefinniganwrites on Facebook and Etsy.com.

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theatre toasts 45 years Eastwood Park Theatre in Giffnock is celebrating its sapphire anniversary with a host of diverse and dynamic performances. The theatre has been entertaining audiences since opening its doors in 1973, with the first live performance of The Schoolmistress by Giffnock Players’ Club.

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Anthony McReavy from East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure said: “We’re celebrating 45 years of Eastwood Park Theatre bringing entertaining performances to the local area and being such a big part of our community.

The theatre is part of the public consultation being held by East Renfrewshire Council on a number of options for future leisure and recreational facilities, including major renovation and refurbishment of the current Eastwood Park Leisure facility.

“We offer a wide range of shows to suit all ages, from drama and dance to tribute acts and comedy. We also have great kids’ shows and ﬁ lms, as well as our sell-out pantomime performances every Christmas.” A highlight of the first half of the sapphire anniversary programme is Glasgow’s only date of the renowned The Wedding

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A long-running and successful goalkeeping coaching academy is keen to attract new grassroots talent for sessions throughout 2018. Shot Stoppers, which meets on Saturdays at Giffnock North Amateur Athletic Club and Mondays at Petershill Sports Complex in Springburn, has a history dating back almost a quarter of a century. The not-for-profit academy serves Glasgow and the west of Scotland area and all money raised is reinvested to provide kit,

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Two accomplished writers are hosting booksigning events in Newton Mearns this month. James Oswald will celebrate the launch of his latest book, The Gathering Dark, on February 1. Broadcaster Sally Magnusson will bring along her debut novel, The Sealwoman’s Gift, on February 27. The evening events, which are free to attend, are being held at Primavera at the Avenue Shopping Centre in association with Waterstones. Michelle McCabe, centre manager of The Avenue, said: “It is fantastic to have two big named authors returning to The Avenue in 2018 and we are delighted to be working in conjunction with Waterstones and Primavera to deliver these book signings to our customers.”

James’s book is part of the Scottish author’s highly acclaimed Inspector McLean crime thriller series. His first self-published book, Natural Causes, was an overnight success and he is now published by Penguin. Sally Magnusson has written 10 books to date, including bestseller Where Memories Go about her mother’s dementia. The Sealwoman’s Gift, which is based on real events in Iceland in the 17th century, is her first novel. Both signings take place at Primavera from 7pm to 8pm. To reserve your free space or to find out more information please contact The Avenue’s Waterstones store on 0141 616 3933.

Fiddle player and singer Clare Friel has been named Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award 2018. The fiddle player and singer, who lives in Thorntonhall and has strong Donegal connections, is “completely honoured” to be the first person in Scotland to win the award. Clare said: “It’s a huge achievement to be included in such an incredible line up and also to be added to a list of amazing past winners.” Clare performs with her sisters Anna and Sheila in traditional music group The Friel Sisters. She will receive the prestigious award at a ceremony this month.

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Local independent councillor David Macdonald hopes to encourage even more residents to join a network of groups to pick up litter. Busby volunteers gathered for the first litter collection at the start of the year and cleared 38 large bags of rubbish from the local area. The initiative is being organised by Cllr Macdonald in association with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful. There are now plans in place to expand into Clarkston and neighbouring areas.

He explained: “Litter is a national epidemic, not exclusive to East Renfrewshire. It’s a behavioural problem that councils have great difﬁ culty tackling.

David Macdonald, who lives in Busby, gained support via social media for the first outing and subsequent collections. He also organised bags, litter picker tools from the council and high visibility vests for participants.

David applauded the residents who took part and the ‘wonderful community effort from all involved’. He said Busby was left looking ‘a whole lot better’ once the litter community had been out in force. Children

“If we can come together as a community and beat the problem back to a level that makes people feel uncomfortable littering then I believe we can win the war.”

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Awarding-winning Rouken Glen Park is hoping to enlist new volunteers to assist with a range of conservation and wildlife projects in 2018. projects around the park including habitat management and site maintenance.

Katy Green, the activity ranger at the park, which was voted the UK’s best in 2016, said: “We have several groups that meet to help with practical work, such as conservation tasks, gardening and also wildlife surveys.

Meanwhile, the Rouken Glen Gardening Group meets monthly and is aimed at people with additional support needs, but is open to everyone. They carry out maintenance work in the park’s Wildlife Garden, including planting trees and flowers, weeding, hedge cutting and other general jobs.

“If anyone has some spare time to give for regular work it would be great to hear from them.” The Rouken Glen Practical Volunteers meet on the last Tuesday of every month. They carry out various conservation

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What's On... YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR THE BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE AREA.

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February 2018 | What's On Calendar Harry Potter Night – Fantastic Beasts Busby Library 3:30-4:30pm, Come dressed as your favourite character or come as you are and help us pass on the magic of the unforgettable Harry Potter books. Free. Please call library to book your place. Suitable for ages 5-12. www.ercultureandleisure.org

Calendar of events Thursday 1st Eastwood Photographic Society Albertslund Hall, Westacres Road, Newton Mearns 7:30pm, For both beginners and more advanced photographers. The club offers a varied syllabus which includes guest speakers, members instruction evenings, competitions and inter-club nights. eastwoodphotographic@gmail.com Weekly until the end of April

Adult and Child Football Fairweather Hall 9:30am & 10:30am, For adult and child, football classes provide basic movement patterns and improve motor skills through football and play. Adults join in with their child. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Stamperland Wine Circle Clarkston Halls 7:30pm, New members welcome with an interest in understanding more about wine and the pleasures associated with it. Learning about the methods of production, coaching on how to make your own wine, meeting with likeminded people, opportunities to enter local competitions 07943 435843 alfredjones123@btinternet.com First Thursday of the month

Book Signing Waterstones Newton Mearns 7pm, James Oswald returns to The Avenue Shopping Centre for an evening event to celebrate the launch of his new book, The Gathering Dark. 0141 616 3933

Dogs Trust, Dog School Glasgow Newton Mearns Parish Church 11:30am (Puppy), 12:30pm (Adult), Dog School Glasgow provides training classes for puppies, adults and rescue dogs glasgowdogschool@dogstrust.org.uk Weekly

Harry Potter Night – Fantastic Beasts Clarkston Library & Mearns Library 3:30-4:30pm, Come dressed as your favourite character or come as you are and help us pass on the magic of the unforgettable Harry Potter books. Free. Please call library to book your place. Suitable for ages 5-12. www.ercultureandleisure.org 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 Weekly

Fencing Mearns Castle High School 6pm, Blades of Fire Fencing Club is looking for new members between 10-18yrs. Fencing is a social activity and the members of the club are there to learn a new skill, keep fit and enjoy themselves. First two sessions free. www.bladesoffire.com Weekly

Friday 2nd CoderDojo Mearns Library 3:30pm, Scratch coding club for ages 7-13. No previous coding experience is necessary. No equipment is required. Computers are available in the library. erlibraries@coderdojo.com www.coderdojoscotland.com Fortnightly

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Carry On Cartvale Cartvale Bar, Busby G76 8DS 8:30pm, Join our Carry On team of local comedians Graham Stewart and Ronnie Black and the best guest acts on the Scottish Comedy Circuit for a night of topclass stand up! Facebook 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

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What's On Calendar | February 2018 Roots into Music – Classes for Children Stamperland Parish Church 9:45am (P1), 10:30am (P2), 11:15am (P3), Fun and engaging 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 by using a Kodaly approach to teach fun songs, games, rhymes as well as playing percussion. Tea/coffee available for accompanying adults. rootsintomusic@hotmail.com

Saturday 3rd 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. Spread the word to your friends and bring along as many friends as you’d like. snap@greenbankglasgow.org.uk Weekly

Colour Therapy Busby Library 10:30am, Colouring and coffee session for adults, enjoy the relaxing, therapeutic benefits of the activity. This is a lovely, informal way to enjoy company and a nice cuppa. No artistic skills required and all materials will be provided. 0141 577 4971 Combat Concepts Williamwood High School Learn Jeet Kune Do, KMAX, boxing, Thai kickboxing, Filipino Kali plus many more arts and systems that complement Mixed Martial Arts. All while having fun and getting fit. SAT: 10-11am & SUN: 12-1pm (5-15yrs). SAT: 11am-12pm & SUN: 1-2pm (16+) ian@combatconcepts.org combatconcepts.org

Fitness, Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts Williamwood High School Get seriously fit in a fun and positive way. Learn boxing and kickboxing drills. Increase your stamina and conditioning. Great classes for both adults and kids. SAT: 10-11am & SUN: 12-1pm, 5 to 14-year-olds. £6 or £20 for block of 4. SAT: 11am-12pm & SUN: 1-2pm, 15 years+. £7.50 or £25 for block of 4. Ian 07754 477066 ian@combatconcepts.org Weekly

Monday 5th Wee Glee Club Isobel Mair School, Stewarton Road G77 6.15pm, Wee Glee is aimed at kids of primary school age – around 10 years old and under and will be a mixture of a social, music and dance group. All children are welcome irrespective of their level of communication skills and will have a couple of fun activities per session. superkids2011@icloud.com Weekly, not on MON 12. Running until the end of March

Shirokawa Karate Academy Williamwood Parish Church 5pm, We have classes to suit all fitness and ability levels from 6 years to adult. www.shirokawa.co.uk Weekly

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Tuesday 6th Mini-Football Mearns Primary School 6:15pm, The Mini Kickers programme provides a gentle introduction to playing football using fun-based football activities. www.ercultureandleisure.org

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Bridge Club Maccabi Centre 7:20pm, Supported Play, where those who have had bridge lessons, or are returning to bridge, can play and get coaching at the same time. No club membership, no formality, no pressure. 0141 638 6177 bridge.eastren@gmail.com www.ercultureandleisure.org

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Bookbug Session Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions! Busby Library. (0-4yrs), WED, 9:30am. FRI, 9:30am. Clarkston Library. (0-4yrs), TUE, 10:30am. Storytime (3-5yrs), TUE (Schoolterm), 2:15pm. (0-18months), WED, 2pm. (0-4yrs), SAT, 10:30am. Mearns Library. (0-4yrs), WED, 2pm. THU, 10:30am. SAT, 10:30am. (0-18months), MON, 2pm. www.ercultureandleisure.org/ bookbug

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Calendar of events Walking Football Mearns Primary School 7:30pm, Friendly, relaxed and fun football for anyone 50plus. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Brick-Fast Club Busby Library 3:30pm, A brand-new club for 5-9 year olds to get creative using bricks and Lego! www.ercultureandleisure.org/home Bi-weekly

Community Choir Stamperland Church Hall, Clarkston 7:30pm, The group’s evolving four-part repertoire spans everything from Bach to The Beatles and songs from popular classics and musicals. New members are invited to come along to a weekly rehearsal to see if they enjoy the experience. www.singglasgow.co.uk Weekly

Rock Choir Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am, Rock Choir is the original amateur contemporary choir in the UK and remains the most popular. We rehearse in over 300 towns nationwide and sing our own arrangements of pop, Motown and chart songs with no auditions and no need to read music. 01252 714276 • pr@rockchoir.com Weekly

Badminton Newton Mearns Parish Church 7pm, An exceptionally friendly badminton club with mixed membership aged 16-70 years 0141 577 0285 Weekly

Wednesday 7th Walking Group Pro Soccer, Rouken Glen Park 10:30am, A peaceful stroll along pathways for beginners or people recovering from an injury or illness. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

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 Weekly

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

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Walk the Block Clarkston Hall, Clarkston 7pm, Meet more people within your community and improve your fitness and well-being. We meet at the entrance to Clarkston Hall car park and walk to Muirend, Giffnock, Eastwood Toll and back to Clarkston Hall facebook.walktheblockeaster Weekly

Knitting Club Thornliebank Library 11am, Meet old friends and make new ones over a warming cup of tea or coffee. www.ercultureandleisure.org/ thornliebanklibrary

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Muirend and Netherlee Badminton Club Netherlee Primary School 7pm, Ladies only, mixed age and ability. morag.a@ntlworld.com

Eastwood Ramblers Rouken Glen Park 10am, You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member. www.ramblers.org.uk

National Women's Register Location TBC 8pm, For women who are interested in everything and talk about anything. Join us for lively discussions, to share ideas, have fun, meet other women and make new friends. New members are always welcome www.nwr.org.uk

YogaBellies Newton Mearns Parish Church WED: 7-8:15pm, Women's Yoga. THU: 10:30-11:30am, Mum & Baby. THU: Pregnancy Yoga. audrey@yogabellies.co.uk

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Crookfur, Greenfarm & Mearns Village Community Council Monthly Meeting Fairweather Hall 7pm, Your opportunity to raise concerns & have your voice heard on local issues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we listen to and represent your views to East Renfrewshire Council www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Mearns and Whitecraigs Flower Club Broom Parish Church 4pm, Monthly demonstrations, the club holds practical workshops from time to time to offer members the chance to learn new skills. www.safas.org.uk/Mearns

Newton Mearns Circular M&S Entrance 10am, The walk will be led by Maura Reid. Wear boots as one of the paths will be wet and muddy. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

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Saturday 10th Valentine Baby Disco Carmichael Hall 10am, Boogie with your cherub at our Valentine's disco especially for the little ones you love! Let them take to the floor and enjoy action songs, party games and pop classics. Come along in your best Valentine's Disco outfits. Do the hokey cokey, bump your bottom and boogie to the beats! eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk More information on page 20

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The Princess Diaries Eastwood Park Theatre 10:30am, Fifteen-year-old Mia discovers that her father is the Prince of Genovia and she is the sole heir to the throne. She must decide, by her sixteenth birthday, whether she will live as a princess and move to Genovia or remain in San Francisco where she lives with her artist mom. Meanwhile, she must suffer through the indignity of princess lessons at the hands of her stern grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi. 0141 577 4956

Chatelherault via Greenbridge Clarkston Halls 9:15am, George Sinclair Memorial Walk. Can be slippy at times (bring poles). www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

Monday 12th Tennis For Free Cowan Park 1pm, If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then come to 'Tennis For Free' clubspark.lta.org.uk Weekly

Goalkeeping Academy Giffnock North Amateur Athletic Club 9:30am, Shot stoppers, looking for new goalkeepers to help train with this long established, successful club. www.shotstoppersgoalkeeping.co.uk More information on page 14 Weekly

Renfrewshire Embroiderersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns 7:30pm, Alison Templeton will give a talk on 'Adventures with a Soldering Iron'. Weekly workshops throughout the month. www.embroiderersguild.com Pitch Perfect Eastwood Park Theatre 10:30am, Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much-needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Abba Forever Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm, The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all six performers on stage. We encourage everyone to dress up in their finest ABBA outfits-the best will receive a prize! www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

East Renfrewshire U3A Newtons Mearns Parish Church Hall 2:30pm, Morag Thow will be talking about osteoarthritis. Come and find out more about this topic. u3asites.org.uk/ eastrenfrewshire/events

Saturday 24th Raw Food Retreat Greenbank Gardens, Clarkston 10am, During the day, meditations will help us to feel present and awaken our senses. We'll sit back and enjoy a demonstration on how to make a delicious, easy raw fruity dessert over a cup of tea and share our thoughts and tips on #mindfulness and #rawfood leisurely over a lovingly homemade 3 course vegan lunch. More information on page 5

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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 Bearsden or Milngavie let us know by emailing info@thecommunity magazine.co.uk!

rumble in the Jungle Maccabi Youth Centre 1pm, Are you ready to rumble? Join our messy herd for a ‘roarsome’ time at our Rumble in the Jungle party. Where your little ones can stomp with the elephants, go bananas with our monkeys and slither with the snakes. www.messarounduk.com/ glasgowsouth

Wednesday 28th Busby Flower Club Monthly Meeting Redhurst Hotel 7:30pm, Come and watch professional flower arrangers create works of art, take part in hands-on workshops and enjoy fun and friendship through flowers. Tonight it's Karine Murray “Don’t Stop Me Now!" www.safas.org.uk

Tuesday 27th The rouken Glen Practical Volunteers Rouken Glen Aimed at people with additional support needs, but is open to everyone. They carry out maintenance work in the park’s Wildlife Garden, including planting trees and flowers, weeding, hedge cutting and other general jobs.

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national Tell a Fairy tale Day Mearns Library and Clarkston Library 3:30pm, We are spreading magic and mischief with fairy-tale fun across libraries. Create your own fantastic fairy tale with crafts, make a fairy garden or watch in awe as the 3D printer spins away to create fantastic 3D fairy-tale objects before your eyes. Free, call the library to book your place. 5-12 years. www.ercultureandleisure. org/Activities-Children

Book Signing Waterstones, Newton Mearns 7pm, Broadcaster and author Sally Magnusson returns to celebrate the launch of her debut novel, The Sealwoman's Gift. Booking advised. Free event. 0141 616 3933

Glasgow City Mission night Shelter Newton Mearns Baptist Church You will greet guest with a hot drink and toast as they arrive in the evening and spend the night watching over everyone as they sleep. You will also serve tea, coffee and toast in the morning. GCM staff are available at all times. If you would like to serve in this way, the usual shift is 9.30pm8.30am (although shorter shifts are available). andreayoung@totalise.co.uk. www.newtonmearnsbaptist.org.uk

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draMa to driVe change hAPPy Charity organisation Fast Forward is delivering free drama workshops across Scotland to help youth workers tackle risk-taking behaviour. Sixteen sessions are being held in East Renfrewshire and around the country by the charity, which

promotes health and well-being through education for young people. Freelance community drama practitioner Kat Moir (pictured), of Newton Mearns, will be working alongside two young volunteers to deliver the workshops. Kat is completing a Post-Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Arts Educations at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and works with a number of organisations, including the Citizens Theatre. Kat said: “We’re touring with new material, designed by the young volunteers, aiming to train youth workers in using drama as a tool to look at risk-taking behaviour.

“We’re really focused on making the training simple for youth workers; so that they can pass on those skills to the young people they work with.” Kat believes it is vital that young people are encouraged to talk about risk-taking behaviours. She added: “However, young people are not always receptive to someone standing in front of a Power Point presentation. Instead, we include them in their learning, taking a peereducation approach and hopefully creating a relaxed learning environment.”

New yeAR It’s worth a short train trip for a chance to celebrate new year all over again – Chinese style. Sunday, February 25 is the date of a special free series of events at the Kelvin Hall, Riverside Museum and Kelvingrove (noon to 4pm), featuring an afternoon of games, dance and play – and those famous Chinese lions – in what promises to be one of the most fun outings of an otherwise still wintry month. Any of these three venues has the makings of a day out at most times of the year, but for this event they’ll also be the staging posts for a cultural event to remember.

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Gluten-free meals are now freshly prepared each day in a central production unit, based at St Clare’s Primary in Newton Mearns, and specialist meals are delivered in packaging to individual schools. Councillor Paul O’Kane said: “We are delighted to be the ﬁ rst council in the UK to demonstrate our commitment to catering gluten-free and achieve this accreditation. “A huge well done must go to all involved.”

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ride the clyde For charity It is estimated there are around 1100 people living with HD in Scotland and up to 6000 potentially at risk. HD is an incurable complex neurological condition with symptoms that typically begin to develop between the ages of 30 and 50. It causes three main groups of symptoms: Changes to thinking processes similar to a type of early onset dementia; loss of muscle control; and involuntary movements that lead to loss of speech and swallowing. The inaugural Ride the Clyde charity cycle ride, organised by the Scottish Huntington's Assocation, is open to all kinds of riders looking for a new challenge

Cyclists of all abilities are being encouraged to sign up for an inaugural charity ride that crosses all 17 bridges over the River Clyde. The Ride the Clyde 30-mile challenge is being organised by the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA), the only charity in the country supporting families with the degenerative neurological condition.

SHA fundraising manager Dougie Peddie said: “We think this is the first time this has ever been done, so it’s a great chance for people to take part in something new and achieve something

previously never attempted on any scale.” The ride, from Dalmarnock to Bowling on March 25, is open to all kinds of riders, from youngsters to serious cyclists. Everyone taking part is asked to raise just £99. The money will be used to fund the SHA’s network of Huntington’s Disease (HD) specialists.

Those impacted by HD may eventually lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink or make decisions and will eventually need 24-hour care. It is also hereditary with each child of those diagnosed at 50% risk developing the disease. The inaugural cycle is restricted to 35 riders. To register, contact Dougie on 0141 848 0308 or email dougie.peddie@ hdscotland.org

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Fun, Fitness and Friendship Free meals for Through Singing and Dancing charity nurses moment I walked in to danceSing I felt like I was coming home. I felt welcomed, loved and part of a community. Walking into danceSing was one of the best experiences I have ever had. My physical, mental and emotional wellbeing have all benefited from being part of danceSing”

We all know how important it is to keep fit and healthy, and danceSing makes it easier than ever whilst having fun. danceSing combines the joys of singing and dancing to provide an enjoyable, highly accessible way of keeping active and making new friends. The classes are a great way to get fit and have fun in a relaxed and inclusive environment. The class leaders are all professional musicians and dancers who make you feel welcomed and ensure you’re having a fabulous time. They are with you every step of the way whether you’re looking to keep fit or just to simply socialise. If the sound of danceSing is getting

your toes tapping, you can join the Newton Mearns class on Tuesdays at 10.30am at Parklands Hotel and Country Club, and your first class is FREE! Classes are also held at Killearn, Denny, Bridge of Allan, Glasgow and Dunblane. Members have already been benefiting from the classes. Not only do they feel fitter, but they have also made new friends and enjoy being part of the danceSing family. Helen is delighted to be a danceSing member: “From the

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The danceSing community frequently get involved in events throughout Scotland. Previous performances have included The Summer Solstice event at The Kelpies, The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at M&S, and Oran Mor Glasgow where they released a charity single for SAMH with singer Greig Taylor. Members are free to join in performances as they wish, and it’s a great way to challenge yourself.

A Busby restaurant offered free meals to Macmillan nurses last month, as a token of thanks for their hard work.

You can find out more about danceSing and book your FREE taster class at www.dance-sing.uk or call 07712 862 823.

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“Stevie and his team did a wonderful job of transforming our old, tired bathroom into a “Delighted with our new beautiful new space. Stevie and bathroom. Excellent job throughout from start to finish by a his team worked extremely hard to get the majority of the upheaval great hard working team.” done while we were on holiday, Scott and Fiona Holt (Bearsden) minimising disruption to us. Stevie “Stevie has done two bathrooms takes great pride in his work and for me, a small en suite shower that is evident in the end result. He room and a guest bathroom. They was quick to respond to any snags presented different challenges but and we are very happy with the both were completed on time, on final result. Thank you!” budget and beautifully finished. Mr and Mrs Timar (Killearn)

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Build Bridge to Better health New research in Scotland has concluded that playing the card game bridge has a ‘statistically significant’ positive effect on wellbeing’.

LOCAL CLUBS The Bridge Club at Maccabi Youth & Sports Centre has Tuesday classes for beginners, Wednesdays for intermediates and Mondays are for improvers. E: bridge.eastren@gmail.com. Eastwood House Birdge is for beginners to intermediates. The sessions are Mondays 1pm to 4pm and Tuesdays 7.15pm to 10pm. T: 0141 639 2921

The Stirling University study, Individual Wellbeing and Bridge: An Empirical Analysis, reported on the findings of 7,000 bridge players. The scientists were interested in the theory that playing bridge delays the onset and reduces the severity of dementia. The report stated: “Bridge is a mind sport that, even at amateur level, requires much work in terms of developing bridge partnerships and strategies… “Players report high levels of subjective wellbeing, revealing they are optimistic about their future and the opportunities available to them, satisﬁ ed with the way their lives have turned out, sociable, unencumbered by money concerns and in control of their own lives.”

Another bridge group meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Williamwood High School, Clarkston. E: chrisnesbitt42@ googlemail.com. Now the university teams will address a further hypothesis that playing bridge can directly develop and maintain the neuronal pathways in the brain. Chris Nesbitt is a keen bridge player and a member of Bridge Club at Maccabi, Giffnock. He said: “I do believe that playing bridge is good for your mental health and aids mental agility. I would say it is never too late, or too early to start, with bridge.”

Katie Wolfson, of Eastwood House Bridge group, added that she was once told: “If you play bridge it is an investment in your age.” She added: “Studies over the years have shown that bridge can aid improved mental ability into your senior years. The other great advantages are that it’s a game for all levels and people from all walks of life. It is so sociable and you can play it anywhere.”

Informal Bridge classes are organised by the U3A on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Newton Mearns library. See u3asites.org.uk/ eastrenfrewshire/welcome St Josephs Bridge Club meets in the church hall Clarkston on Wednesday evenings and Friday lunchtimes. See www.bridgewebs.com/ stjosephsclarkston

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World Book Day Returns The annual event takes place on March 1 and East Renfrewshire school children are being encouraged to join in nationwide celebrations. Pupils across the region will be given a book token to purchase one of ten special World Book Day titles. A pop-up bookshop will be available at Barrhead Foundry on March 9, for children to spend the book tokens. Scott Simpson, Head of Libraries at East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, explained: “Every child in the area will be gifted a £1 book

token at school to purchase one of the ten specially published titles for World Book Day. “We are also bringing a popup Waterstones book store to Barrhead Foundry, where over 1300 pupils can exchange their £1 book token for one of the special titles. “Pupils from East Renfrewshire primary schools will also be

visiting their local libraries to mark this annual celebration of books and reading.” They are also being encouraged to enter the World Book Day competition, which gives schools a chance to win life-changing libraries of books. The competition, with book prizes totaling £20,000, will be judged by Sir Chris Hoy, Joanna Nadin and Clare Elsom who teamed up to write the Flying Fergus book series. To enter, pupils should create a display to show how their school

is flying high with reading, write a short paragraph explaining their entry and send some pictures of their creation. As well as celebrating the joy of reading, this year’s key ‘Share a Story’ theme encourages adults, parents and older siblings to share stories. The search is on to find the nation’s favourite stories in a poll, to give parents and children ideas on what book to read next. Schools and nurseries across East Renfrewshire will also be holding their own activities and events to celebrate World Book Day.

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The Newton Mearns, Clarkston & Busby Community Magazine would like to introduce a new journalist to our team, Breea Keenan. Breea has worked in the media sector for more than 15 years and has lived in the southside of Glasgow all of her life so she knows how much goes on around these parts. Breea lives in Busby with her husband Chris and three children, Orla, Leah and Calum, so you may see her at the local Bookbugs or on the school run. If you do, please say hello! If you have any news, stories or events coming up in and around Busby, Clarkston and Newton Mearns, please do drop her an email: breea@thecommunitymagazine.co.uk. Breea is very much looking forward to working on the magazine, and helping to bring you all the news from the area.

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