Newton Mearns, Clarkston & Busby Community Magazine - January 2018

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A Decade of Good Deeds ................ 3 Scout's Golden Accolade ................. 4 Pitch In For Your Own Plot .............. 5 History Notes ..................................... 6 Players Stage 'All My Sons' .............. 7 There Were 8 In the Pond ............... 8 Burns Supper at Tennis Club ........... 8 Come Sing With Us in 2018 ........... 10 Choir Call: Men Wanted! ............... 11 Bid to Heat the Homeless .............. 12 Fascinating Facts ............................. 12 Keep Safe Hogmanay Tips ............ 14 What's Up Doc ................................ 14 £25 School Funds Boost ................. 17 Support Groups .............................. 17 New Year Feature .................... 18&19 De-Clutter to Help Charities .......... 20 Legal Matters .................................. 20 Join a Walk in the Park .................. 20 What’s On ................................. 21–26 Trials for HND in Dance .................

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Club Celebrates Burns ....................

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a deCade of good deedS LET’S Charity powerhouse Russell Macmillan has raised an impressive £660,000 over 10 years to help needy residents in East Renfrewshire.

and pancreas. At eight years old I was diagnosed with Type1 diabetes and lost sight in both eyes for a while.

Russell, of Newton Mearns, launched the charity East Renfrewshire Good Causes (ERGC) as a heartfelt thanks to those who saved his life.

For 10 years I’ve been doing “ whatever I can to raise funds to help others. I have a very strong faith and this is my way of giving back and honouring the donor who saved me.”

“After laser treatment and surgery, I regained fi ve per cent vision in one eye. I am extremely grateful for what others have done for me.

In 2007, the 53-year-old, who is registered blind, underwent a kidney and pancreas double transplant from one donor at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

At the time, it cost the NHS £70,000 and gifted him back his life.

Since then he’s shown his appreciation with dogged hard work in fundraising and shining a beacon of hope for others in need. His often lifechanging results have helped groups and clubs, as well as almost 2,000 individuals.

Russell said: “I am living with two donated organs, a kidney

Among many good causes, ERGC has given a tank of petrol to help a carers husband and his wife, who has motor neurone disease. The petrol allowed them to drive to a specially adapted caravan for a much-needed break. The charity also helped a teenager with no appropriate clothes for a job interview to be given a make over.

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Glasgow Scout Group said: “We are delighted with all the recent accolades, including Scouting stalwart Jimmy’s dedication to the movement, as well as the young people who worked hard to achieve their various Chief Scout and Explorer awards.”

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A local Explorer Scouts unit is proud to report that one of their leaders has been recognised for an impressive 50 years of service.

The Warrior Explorer Scout Unit, which is based in Clarkston, announced that Assistant Explorer Scout Leader Jimmy Patterson was presented with his long-service award. He received his accolade from District Commissioner Dave Smith last month.

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Scouts, aged from 14 to 18, from the unit at the Celebrating Achievement event. They included the Chief Scout’s Gold Award, the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award, the Chief Scout’s Diamond Award and the Explorer Belt.

Gordon Jack, the leader of the Warrior Explorer Scouts, which is linked to the 121st Clarkston

Explorer Scouting is the fourth of five youth sections in The Scout Association and offers teenagers, both girls and boys, a weekly meet up for fun, challenges and adventures.

Other regular activities include expeditions, camps, trips and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, as well as work towards Chief Scouts awards.

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He started working in Glasgow as a shipbroker and commission merchant and latterly became a managing partner of the ship-owning firm Messrs Bell Brothers & McClelland. In 1893, the ratepayers of Newton Mearns met to hear proposals from William, the recently elected county council representative for the village water supply and drainage schemes.

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He died on May 29, 1904, at the age of only 50 years following surgery for a burst appendix.

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Sadly, the fountain has seen better days and no longer functions since being temporarily removed and then re-sited to its original position following road and building works. To the right of the plaque is a hook where the chain for the drinking cup was secured.

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The memorial was unveiled at the junction of Barrhead and Ayr Roads in October 1905. It was executed by Scott & Rae, Glasgow, to designs prepared by the architect Henry E Clifford, also of Glasgow. The bronze bust was the creation of William Petrie. Mearns Parish Council

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PlayerS Stage 'all My SoNS' Members of an historic theatre company are busy with final rehearsals as they prepare to present their first production of the year.

Giffnock Theatre Players, which was formed some 70 years ago and names Scottish entertainer Rikki Fulton as a founding member, will stage All My Sons from January 17 to 20 at Eastwood Theatre.

David Pearson, a trustee for the Giffnock Theatre Players, says: “This is an entertaining story that is part family drama, part thriller.

It promises to be an absorbing and emotion-wrenching experience.”

Written by Arthur Miller and seen in the West End with stars David Suchet and Zoe Wanamaker, All My Sons is a powerful American classic that follows the storyline of a weekend in the garden of the Keller home. At first everything is relaxed, but before long the mood darkens as dark secrets are exposed.

All My Sons is the first of three annual plays performed by Giffnock Theatre Players. There will be two more to look forward to in April and in October.

David said: “Over seven decades we have covered everything from Shakespeare to Agatha Christie and including classics, farce and whodunnits. Nothing

is outwith the talents of GTP. For example, in October we presented Noel Coward's comedy Blithe Spirit and in April we’ll perform Whisky Galore. But for now the players are focusing on All My Sons.”

There will be four performances of All My Sons from Wednesday January 17 to Saturday January 20 at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are £15 (£13 concessions) with a special offer of two tickets for £25 on Wednesday and Saturday.

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Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club is hosting its 6th Burns Night Supper this month.

The event, which is open to all club members, family and friends will be held on Saturday January 20 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

The evening will follow the usual traditional format and will be organised and presented by club members.

The Clarkston event takes place in the week in which the life and poetry of Rabbie Burns is celebrated on his birthday of January 25.

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CoMe SiNg with uS iN 2018

Two busy Rock Choir groups are hoping that more local people will take up singing as part of their New Year’s Resolutions.

The Rock Choirs are based in Newton Mearns and Giffnock and they would like to show residents how just one hour of singing each week can reap great rewards for their health and well-being.

“The choirs are relaxed and friendly and everyone is welcome, regardless of prior experience. We do not run auditions, which many people will be pleased to know.

“What most people discover, possibly to their surprise, is how Elaine Williamson has been a Rock Choir leader for eight years. immensely enjoyable it is to sing as part of a group and how just She said: “Our choirs have gone from strength to strength and we one hour can bring many positive benefi ts, such as increased now have 50 singers at Newton happiness, improved selfMearns and 130 at Giffnock.

songs. There is no requirement to read music or have any previous singing experience because I teach people all they need to know.”

confidence and reduced stress.”

The first Rock Choir was launched in England in 2005 and the network has grown to include some 400 community choirs nationwide with a total membership of 25,000.

The choirs offer people aged over 16 an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir and have pioneered a new approach to vocal training and entertainment.

Elaine says: “The choirs sing and perform popular contemporary

Sign up to a tester session at www.rockchoir.com. The Giffnock Rock Choir meets on Mondays at 7.30pm at St Ninians High School, Eastwood Park, while the Newton Mearns Rock Choir meets on Tuesdays at 10am at Newton Mearns Parish Church of Scotland.

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alertness and better blood circulation, as well as being a superb stress reducer.

Sounds International is a registered charity and the sessions take place on Tuesdays Jeff Fineman, who sings in the from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in tenor section, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Singing is good for the soul whether you are Stamperland Church Hall in Clarkston. male or female, but male voices add a depth and richness to the The choir is led by musical overall sound. It would be great to directors Liam Bonthrone and have more men singing with us.â&#x20AC;?

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A group of kindhearted southsiders brought festive warmth to the streets of Glasgow with a new campaign to Heat the Homeless.

Unable to turn a blind eye to people sleeping rough and in sub-zero conditions in the city centre, the friends from Langside decided to team up to make a difference.

and clothing from a generous public.

Stephen, a fitness blogger, said: “While we were encouraged by the efforts of various homeless support organisations, such as The community activists, including Glasgow Winter Night Shelter, we felt that too many people had Tobias Wieland, Stephen little to protect themselves from Morrison and Teresa Inkster, the elements as they slept. We launched an initiative called launched our practical campaign Heat the Homeless, with the aim to hand out sleeping bags to of providing sleeping bags to these vulnerable people.”

Glasgow’s rough sleepers.

In just a week, the group raised more than £1400 and collected unwanted sleeping bags, blankets

The group was delighted with the success of their initiative, which they shared to great effect on

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“The donations of sleeping bags and other warm kit, which are still coming in, are being forwarded to other groups for distribution to those most in need.”

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Lauren said: “We have both worked in catering and hospitality and our dream was to have a café together. It is great having the café on our doorstep.”

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homemade soups. Cakes and treats are another popular choice for many customers.

Prices are set to be very competitive including special deals such as a breakfast roll and a tea or coffee for £2 and soup for £1.50.

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January 2018 | What's Up Doc?

Keep safe Hogmanay tips What's Up Doc? With the New Year parties both public and private comes good advice from the Neighbourhood Watch team.

First of all they say when you are out try and keep within a group. Keeping with a number of people wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave you vulnerable to the types of crimes that are aimed towards individuals and will mean that other people can also keep an eye on you and vice versa.

Safety in numbers is an old saying that means always stick together and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave any members of your group behind at anytime.

Drink in moderation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It is easier said than done however when you drink more alcohol than usual you can lose your inhibitions and act out of character which in itself could present a dangerous situation.

Always take your drink wherever you go to prevent

the chances of it being spiked and keep an eye on anybody offering you a drink to ensure it is not tampered with.

Book a taxi or a lift, organising a lift home or booking a taxi before going out will ensure that you get home safely and are not putting yourself in a position where you do not recognise the hire company, driver or area especially if you are out-of-town.

Always try and share transport with others. Keep in the spotlight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If you cannot stay in a group for whatever reason for the whole night or day always try to stick to public areas so that people are aware of you and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk down unlit areas that can leave you susceptible to danger.

And while you are out, don't leave car keys, ID cards or valuables near windows, doors or letterboxes, where burglars can reach through to steal them. Lock your garden gates and side entrances. Don't leave tools lying around in the garden which could be used to break in.

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This month: just for Christmas!

Following the fun and festivities of Christmas we are now starting a new year.

Often a time of reflection for future aims and ambitions, many of us set goals for weight loss, breaking bad habits or getting fitter.

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Saj said: “This is all about team a record turn out for the event effort, teachers, parents and The Kirkhill Primary School and everyone had a good time. pupils working together to event, which was organised make the school better. The by the parent council in “It was great to see all the dads playground furniture was December, also welcomed a bought and paid for in one “record-breaking” 500 people. in daft hats and mums baking cakes – this is as good as it gets year. The children love it.

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January 2018 | Legal Matters

De-clutter to help local charities Decluttering is not only a great way to tidy - it can be positively therapeutic. There are a surprising number of websites dedicated to the art.

Obvious beneficiaries are our local charity shops. They support good causes and the recycling/reuse of items which might otherwise go to landfill.

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This month: PRE-ACTION PROTOCOL Pre-Action Protocol is a procedure for Personal Injury claims in Scotland with a value of up to £25,000. It is a compulsory process for claims following accidents that occurred on or after 28th November 2016.

In most cases, it must be adhered to before the raising of a court action.

It is also important to be aware that it does not apply to clinical/professional negligence or disease claims. The protocol was introduced following the previous voluntary system that was in place from 2006 and is intended to encourage fair, just and timely settlement of cases without having to

progress the action to court.

It is also helpful in narrowing the issues in dispute for matters that do not settle and ultimately do end up in court. The claimant must be represented by a solicitor who uses specific forms and follows a strict timetable.

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Blow away the cobwebs of an indulgent and no doubt inactive festive season with a guided walk at award-winning Rouken Glen Park.

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January 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Saturday 23rd Dec

Wednesday 27th Dec

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!

Whole Foods Just for kids! (suitable for P1-4) Market Run Club www.ercultureandleisure.org Whole Foods Market Giffnock Christmas Baby Disco 6:30pm, Get your trainers Carmichael Hall on and get down to the 10am & 1pm, weekly Run Club at Whole Let them take Foods Market in Giffnock in to the floor partnership with Run4It and and enjoy Anytime Fitness. Meet in the action songs, Whole Foods Market Giffnock party games, café every Wednesday at classic tunes 6:20pm for a 6:30pm start. and festive hits. Come along Run4It will take runners on a in your best Christmas party gentle 5k run in the local area outfits - do the hokey cokey, before returning to the store bump your bottom and boogie for a FREE smoothie. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ to the beats! stores/giffnock 0141 577 4956 NOW OPEN • NOW OPEN • NOW OPEN

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Glee Club

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Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns 10am, This is for young people who need support to attend a club and anyone who is registered with Inclusive Support can come. Although we put on a show – you don’t need to be able to sing or even be verbal – you don’t need to be able to dance or walk or if you find mainstream clubs a bit daunting – try Glee as we understand and are truly open to all. Superkids is run by parents with kids with different support needs so we try to put on a club that will appeal to lots of young people. superkids.org.uk

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

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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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Albertslund Hall, Newton Mearns 7:30pm, Guest judge Boyd Meicklejohn will assess members' entries for the club’s Annual Monochrome Print Competition. New members will be made very welcome. A varied programme of weekly meetings continue until the end of April. epsjmac@virginmedia.com

Greenbank Church, Clarkston 7:30pm, While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée’s family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s, every day at midnight. www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk

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What's On Calendar | January 2018 Bookbug Sessions

Bookbug Sessions

Rock Choir

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.whatsoneast renfrewshire.co.uk

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. WED, 2:15pm (0-18 months). TUES, 10:30am (0-4 years). SAT, 10:30am (0-4 years) www.whatsoneast renfrewshire.co.uk

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.

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Badminton

Newton Mearns Parish Church 7pm, An exceptionally friendly badminton club with mixed Bridge Club membership aged Maccabi Centre 7:20pm, Supported Play, where 16-70 years 0141 577 0285 those who have had bridge Weekly lessons, or are returning to bridge, can play and get Tuesday Evening coaching at the same time.

Walking Group No club membership, no Greenbank Parish Church formality, no pressure.

7pm, We are a friendly bunch 0141 638 6177 of all ages, we walk around bridge.eastren@gmail.com Clarkston area for 1 hour www.ercultureandleisure.org (usually 3 miles) chatting all the way.

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Community Choir Stamperland Church Hall Clarkston 7:30pm, The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 More information on page 11

Rouken Glen Park 11am, Walks are usually about four miles, which takes around 1.5 hours with parents pushing their babies all bundled up in their push chairs/strollers.

The walk is free and there is no need to book in advance.

Please ensure you have suitable clothing and footwear and your buggy/stroller can withstand the conditions. www.pathsforall.org.uk Weekly in January

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

Greenbank Church Halls 7:45pm, Hatha Yoga classes for everybody. Each class is adapted to suit the needs of the students, so whether you are looking for stress relief, a stronger body, toning muscles, deep relaxation, meditation or all of the above, come along and try it out. mills_jane@hotmail.com

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Mearns History Group Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns 7:30pm, The subject of Joy Hall's illustrated presentation story will be 'Footprint in the Park: The story of the Owners of Rouken Glen Estate and the Estate. www.mearnshistory.org.uk

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Mearns Primary School 7:30pm, Friendly, relaxed and fun football for anyone 50plus. www.ercultureandleisure.org

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

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Calendar of events Newton Mearns Circular Clarkston Car Park 10am, Newton Mearns Circular. 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

Mindfulness Meditation

Orchardhill Parish Church 10am, Designed for those who have done a beginners course in mindfulness meditation and wish to continue to develop their practice in a 5-week block. www.theweeretreat.co.uk

Thursday 11th 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

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

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

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Mearns Castle High School 6pm, Blades of Fire Fencing Club are looking for new members between 10 and 18yrs.

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Stamperland Wine Circle Clarkston Halls 7:30pm, New members welcome with an interest in understanding more about wine and the pleasures associated with it.

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What's On Calendar | January 2018 Tweed Trail (eddleston)

Clarkston Car Park 8:15am, A variation of walking surfaces including lots of mud. Toilets and end-of-walk beverages in hotel. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

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 ten years 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

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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: 1011am & SUN: 12-1pm (5-15yrs).

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Sunday 14th Winter Stroll Rouken Glen Park 1pm, Shake off the winter blues and join our Activity Ranger for a guided walk around the park roukenglenpark@ eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Newton Mearns Parish Church 2:30pm, Valerie Reilly is talking about something many of us may recognise - 'A woman's work is never done'. Whatever can she mean? Come and find out. u3asites.org.uk/ eastrenfrewshire/events

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Tuesday 23rd 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. www.safas.org.uk

Tuesday 16th Yoga flow Classes Mearns Castle Golf Academy Studio 9:30am, A lovely practice that improves physical strength and flexibility, giving balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of well-being. All welcome. ritakinloch@aol.com

Mearns History Group Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns 7:30pm, Membersonly event.

Film night - Heavenly Pursuits.

A really uplifting comedy starring Tom Conti, Helen Mirren and David Hayman which was shot extensively in and aronud Glasgow www.mearnshistory.org.uk

Saturday 20th 6th Burns Supper Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club 6:30pm, Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club hosts an evening that will follow the usual traditional format and will be organised and presented by club members.

Saturday 27th eglinton Country Park

Clarkston Car Park 9:30am, A circular walk within Eglinton country park which is located in the grounds of the More information on page 8 old Eglinton Castle estate just Mugdock Park outside of Kilwinning, North Clarkston Car Park Ayrshire. The walk is mainly flat on good tracks and paths 9:15am, Milngavie to Mugdock with one minor hill to Standing Park and back & soup/coffee at the Stables tea room. Walk starts Stones. Refreshments at Visitor #8873-Milngavie-95x133-2018-EK-e-PRINT.pdf 1 13/12/2017 13:01 Centre Café afterwards. from Milngavie railway station. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

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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

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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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Wednesday 31st The legends of american Country Show

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm, The 2018 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Tuesday 30th Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Kenny Rogers and Conservation Volunteers 4-brand-new tributes to icons Rouken Glen Park George Jones, Charley Pride, Patsy Cline and Don Williams 10am, This is a group for anyone interested in becoming in this must-see extravaganza. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk involved with conservation projects at Rouken Glen Park.

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trialS for hNd iN daNCe and Take That. He was also a choreographer on hit TV show Dance Dance Dance.”

Dance Inc. in Busby is now an approved SQA approved centre offering HNC and HND courses.

Owner Louise McHendrie is pictured with Diversity creator Ahsley Banjo

A local dance studio is looking forward to a busy start to the year as the first auditions are held for new dance courses for aspiring stars.

Dance Inc. in Busby is now an official Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) approved centre and will be offering trials for students hoping to study for the new HNC and HND courses in 2018.

The studio will also be opening its doors for free taster sessions in January, for new and existing dancers, so they can try a

different dance class, such as ballet, tap, commercial jazz and street dance.

approved courses are for school leavers who want to pursue a career in dance.

Louise McHendrie, 30, opened the dance school in August 2010 and also runs a sister studio in Bothwell. She said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer the first round of auditions in January for SQA courses that will start in September. Our

“Dance Inc. has a wealth of talented teachers on board, including Josh Wharmby, who will take a weekly commercial class.

Josh’s credits include work with Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora

As well as the HNC/D courses, the dance school offers classes for children aged two and a half to 18. Louise said: “We are more than just a dance school with a focus on valuable life skills and building confi dence, too. Our classes are fun, engaging and noncompetitive. Free trial sessions allow children to see if they enjoy it fi rst, before registering.”

Dance Inc. hosts regular events, including exclusive workshops with dance stars Diversity, princess parties, annual dance shows and presentations in Clarkston Halls.

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Club celebrates Burns selected invitees, including any female performers, to have dinner in the hotel restaurant on the night of the club’s supper.

In addition, it will be the first supper that a number of new members will be eligible to attend. In late 2017, for the first time in the club’s history, they admitted six new people.

hosts a popular Ladies Night ceilidh each November.

Part of the club’s constitution states that an objective is to provide books and certificates to local schools in recognition of the children who take part and excel in an annual Scots Verse Competition.

The club’s website is www.eagleshamburnsclub.co.uk

Eaglesham Burns Club was founded in 2007 and has a maximum membership of 80 members, all of whom live within the parish boundary.

As tradition holds, the life and works of acclaimed Scottish bard Robert Burns will be celebrated on his birthday later this month.

In Eaglesham, a tradition of more than a decade will see the Eglinton Arms Hotel play host to a special supper of the local Burns Club on Friday January 26, the day after the official Burns’ Night.

The Eaglesham Burns Club event will be held for the 11th time in a time-honoured format and attended by more than 100 people. Ian Lightbody, the club secretary and a founding

member, said: “As well as the usual traditions of a Burns supper, there are two slots of community singing and music by guest artistes. We also have a recital of some of the poetry of Burns. Where possible we encourage club members to perform.”

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Ian said: “We all look forward to the Burns Supper each year and we are very well supported by the Eglinton Arms. This is where we have held all of our events.

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JENNIFER NETS NEW JOB Social media proved to be the key to a new life and work in Newton Mearns – for a young woman living more than 1500 miles away.

Jennifer Zara, 22, had been struggling to find a job in her local city of Olbia, on the northeast coast of the Italian island of Sardinia.

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Jennifer said that she was enjoying the work and liked life in the Mearns. She said: “There was no work for me in Olbia and I liked the idea of travel. Facebook led me to Glasgow and then to Nonna Gina’s.

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CluB SNaPS uP gold Medal Peter De Marco won a bronze medal for 'Fergus the Tibetan'

A group of local photographers are thrilled to have won a clutch of medals at a recent nationwide photographic competition.

Eight members from Eastwood Photographic Society entered 40 photographs at the Scottish Photographic Federation Annual Digital Club Championship held in Stirling against almost 30 clubs.

After two rounds of judging, the Eastwood members found themselves in fifth place with 20 images then submitted for the final against seven other clubs.

Jim McCreery, from the club, said: “At this point several of our Eastwood photographers had scored very well but it wasn’t until the fi nal scores were announced that we realised just how well the club had done.

Ken Lindsay won a silver medal for best portrait 'The Bond'

“Eastwood were placed second, photographers. Ken Lindsay just two points behind Dumfries Camera Club, which is an excellent won a silver medal for the best portrait of the day with 'The result.

Bond' and Peter De Marco “This earned the club a Scottish took home a bronze for his Photographic Federation (SPF) gold photograph entitled 'Fergus the medal and an invitation to take Tibetan'. part in a UK-wide competition in Eastwood Photographic Society Warwick next summer.” was formed in 1943 and has more than 50 members of all ages In addition, two individual and abilities. The club meets on awards were made to Eastwood

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“All that is needed to start fencing is tracksuit bottoms, a long-sleeved top and a bottle of water.”

Blades of Fire started in 2004 following a fencing taster session given to Scouts in Newton Mearns. In 2005, it registered with Scottish Fencing as Blades of Fire Fencing Club. The name was chosen by club members. The club has two coaches, both with fencing coaching qualifications and several years of experience.

Cristina said: “Fencing is a social activity and the members of the club are there to learn a new skill, keep fi t and to enjoy themselves. They are encouraged to enter competitions and one of our former members was Scottish Schools Champion, eventually becoming Scottish Champion and Scottish University Champion.”

One current 12-year-old club member said: “Blades of Fire is awesome because it has a social element in it. You have fun.

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