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Great Gran's First Book Published .... 3 Great Event is in Sight ....................... 4 Marathon Bid Raised £7k .................. 5 Call out to Give Blood ......................... 6 Breea's Poem for Health ..................... 6 Kiltwalk Trio Raise £2,000 ................. 7 Find a Way to City Event ................... 8 Crafting a Cosy Welcome ................ 10 Mirror for Maggie's Fundraiser ...... 11 Pupils Excel at Games ....................... 12 Pop-Up Opera in the Park ............... 12 Call Out For U3A AGM .................... 12 Learn More on Yoga Day 2019 ....... 14 What's Up Doc .................................. 14 Step Out for Better Health .............. 16 Evening Races in the Park................ 16 Book a Summer of Fun .................... 17 Chippy Charity Celebration ............. 17 Support Groups ................................ 17 Legal Matters .................................... 18 All Welcome at Park Tidy Up .......... 19 Join a Social Bike Ride ..................... 19 District Award Winner ..................... 19 What’s On ................................... 21–26 Tour Reveals Diet History ................

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Cancer Dad Climbs Ridge ................

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GREAT GRAN’S FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED A 99-year-old first-time author has published a book based on her experiences in the Women’s Royal Navy Service.

Marjorie Lamb from Waterfoot has published a book on her experiences in the Women's Royal Navy Service

After the war, she spent some of her later life in the Spey Valley in the Scottish Highlands before moving to East Renfrewshire and living in Eaglesham and Busby. She is now settled in Waterfoot.

Marjorie Lamb, of Waterfoot, who served in the WRENs from 1939 to 1945, decided to write her book because she wanted to share the experiences of wartime that had such an impact on her.

When she is not writing, Marjorie enjoys spending time with her family, who live nearby.

She said: “Wrens changed my life and taught me so much as I grew up. I wanted to recall and share my happy memories with my family and others.”

The book tells the story of a 19-year-old girl leaving the UK as a cypher officer involved with signals coming in from the Battle of the Atlantic, before being posted to Alexandria in Egypt.

It reveals the many different people she met and tells of her travels to Palestine and Greece.

Marjorie also writes about how she coped with the experience as a young girl, how it made her

first women to be on an active warship in wartime, as well as being in Athens immediately after it was liberated and visiting what was then Palestine and Syria.”

grow up very quickly and how she learned so many lessons that she has never forgotten.

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The book also reflects on how her own grand-daughters would have dealt with it all.

Marjorie joined the Wrens at the outbreak of World War II and served until December 1945.

She was chairperson of King George’s Fund for Sailors.

Marjorie was born in 1920 and grew up in Surrey, England, with two sisters and a brother. Her father served in the Army in World War I and worked with horses at

She said there were no low points while in the Wrens. She added: “Highlights of my time included going to Alexandria and being one of a group of the

She said: “I enjoy going to Eat Deli with my granddaughter for lattes and carrot cake. We are lucky to live so close to countryside – the colours of the ever-changing leaves are incredible.

“I’d like to write another book but I will need to see what happens.”

There are a limited number of copies of Marjorie’s book available and they can be obtained by emailing her granddaughter: felicity.lamb@hotmail.co.uk.

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A 10th anniversary event to celebrate one of the world’s most historic and recognisable breeds of dog takes place locally this month.

The Great Global Greyhound Walk comes to Whitelee Windfarm, near Eaglesham, on Sunday 9th June. The event is the brainchild of Greyhound Walks, a charity that was founded with the aim of socialising and promoting greyhounds as pets by organising local walks.

Ten years ago, the small group of volunteers decided to bring together UK sighthound owners and launched what was known as the Great British Greyhound Walk.

“Greyhounds make great companions, walk nicely on the lead and contrary to popular belief, greyhounds don't require much exercise – just two 20 minute walks a day. Although many can enjoy much more too.

They really are 40 mph couch potatoes.”

The event captured the hearts and minds of greyhound owners and in 2014 the walk became global, with last year’s event seeing walks as far afield as New Zealand, USA, Europe and even Abu Dhabi.

All walks are organised by local volunteers and a Whitelees countryside ranger will lead the GGGW event for local sighthound owners. It is a Greyhound Plus event, which means other sighthounds such as lurchers and whippets are invited, too.

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Gordon, who is also GHK Rugby Club’s secretary, said: “Jim’s the most inspiring person I know, so my main focus has been not to let him down.

Gordon Hollerin, pictured left, from Newton Mearns had his recent London marathon achievement matched by Jim Taylor on his hand bike

A Newton Mearns businessman was spurred on to run a marathon for charity by a friend who broke his neck while playing rugby.

Gordon Hollerin, an insolvency lawyer for Scottish law firm Harper Macleod, ran the London Marathon for Hearts+Balls Charitable Trust when pal Jim Taylor said he would match the mileage on his arm exerciser.

Gordon, 61, completed the 26.2 mile Virign Money London Marathon on April 28, while Jim, 63, also did the same distance using his arms to cycle a stationary road roller.

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The pair has so far raised more than £7,000 for the charity that supports rugby players who have been impacted by serious injury or illness.

Aged just 23, Jim’s rugby playing career was tragically cut short after an injury sustained while playing for Kelvinside Academicals. He has been in a wheelchair ever since.

Jim, who lives in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, watched Gordon running his marathon on TV.

“I have certainly faced my own fair share of injuries during more than 30 years of playing rugby, but I’m incredibly lucky to be in a position that I’m able to run a marathon. It wasn’t easy and it has taken a while to recover from.

“I am delighted we have raised so much money for Hearts+Balls. It is a wonderful charity that supports those who aren’t so lucky.”

Jim, who is Glasgow Warriors partnerships manager, received the arm exerciser from the charity to help him to be more active. He said: “The charity has supported my family and I in so many ways over the years.”

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BREEA’S POEM FOR HEALTH CALL OUT TO GIVE BLOOD The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is calling for people to give blood this month in Clarkston.

The service will be at Clarkston Hall on Sunday June 23 from noon to 3.30pm and Monday June 24 from 2pm to 3:30pm and 5pm to 7:30pm.

People need blood for many reasons, such as after trauma, surgery, childbirth or to support cancer and leukaemia treatment.

But blood has a very short shelf life and it can’t be stockpiled, so every day the SNBTS depends on donors to help maintain our blood stocks.

By giving blood at least once a year, you can make a huge difference.

See www.scotblood.co.uk for further information.

One of our Community Magazine journalists has had a poem selected for inclusion in a local mental health arts’ initiative.

Breea Keenan wrote the piece especially for the Passing the Time exhibition, which aims to share moving and engaging messages about mental health and the power of creativity.

The poems were all centred around the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2019 theme of “connected”.

Thirty-one final pieces were chosen for the final exhibition, which were displayed at Renfrewshire train stations and included in the Festival’s Hub during Mental Health Awareness Week last month.

Breea’s words were featured at Milliken Park train station.

She said: “I was really pleased to have a piece included in this great initiative and to see all the words on display across Renfrewshire.

My poem is called Turned On and is about someone connecting with a stranger on the train and building a relationship with them.

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“It is a light-hearted piece but has a more serious message around selfesteem and mental health issues caused by constant mobile phone and social media usage.

“A friend of mine, who is a teacher, read the poem to her class during mental health week because she thought it was an important message to convey to teenagers.”

NHS Creative Arts Co-ordinator Sarah Grant said that the poetry competition had a huge response, with nearly triple the number of poems entered from 2017.

Breea, of Busby, is a freelance journalist for The Community Magazine and a media relations consultant. She has previously worked for the Evening Times, as well as other Scottish newspapers, and she has had articles published in The Guardian and The Times.

One day I saw a stranger Not looking at his phone It's funny things you notice When sitting on your own To catch his eye is easy The one not looking down The one who looks ahead Whose face won't form a frown Small talk, few stops, we laugh The train chugs on along Same seat the next day too Then together, we sit strong The scenery seems brighter now Never seen that field before His dad owned a shop nearby Beside that ice cream store No swiping left or selfies No feeling so rejected For when I turned my phone off We discovered we connected.

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KILTWALK TRIO RAISE ÂŁ2,000 donations and to receive so much support.â&#x20AC;?

The trio joined thousands of people who took part in the Kiltwalk in April. Organisers confirmed that a record 13,000 people in total took part in the first Kiltwalk event of 2019, which started at Glasgow Green.

Around 6,500 participated in a 23-mile walk, 3,700 took on the 15-mile â&#x20AC;&#x153;big strollâ&#x20AC;? and 2,800 finished a six-mile â&#x20AC;&#x153;wee wanderâ&#x20AC;?.

The Lungevity Ladies, who are based at the New Victoria and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, tackled the 23-mile walk.

Alison Sinclair, Jackie Byers and Heather McKay, the Lungevity Ladies raised nearly ÂŁ2,000 for Beatson Cancer Centre

A group of women known as the Lungevity Ladies took part in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kiltwalk to raise money for the Beatson Cancer Centre.

Nurses Alison Sinclair, of Clarkston, and Jackie Byers, of Houston, were joined by Heather McKay, of Newton Mearns, who is the lung cancer tracker for the southside.

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An urban orienteering group invites local people to give the activity a try this month on the streets of Clarkston and Giffnock.

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case post boxes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in a set time of 45 minutes or 60 minutes.

STAG was formed in 1982 in the east end of Glasgow with the primary purpose of making orienteering a more accessible activity. The club runs many events for beginners through to more experienced orienteers.

STAG (St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orienteering Glasgow) is organising the Postbox O Series event on Wednesday June 19 with a mass start at 6.30pm.

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John McKendrick, a STAG committee member, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the ideal event for people who are new to orienteering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible to walk or run the course and there will be lots of friendly advice and tips on hand for newcomers.â&#x20AC;?

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CRAFTING A COSY WELCOME A creative crafts group has been on a mission to make a new cancer dropin service more welcoming for patients.

and weekly drop-in services where people can gain access to information on cancer, be signposted to local help or have a chat.

There will also be a physical activity programme available, aiming to get people affected by cancer more active. All services are free and are led by trained volunteers.

The Clarkston Crafters have rallied around to knit and crochet items for the new Macmillan Cancer space at Clarkston Library, which aims to support people affected by cancer in East Renfrewshire.

Laura explained: “Many in the group have been affected by cancer, either directly or with friends or family receiving a diagnosis so we hope that the cushions will help make it a cosy and welcoming space for those using the service.”

Clarkston Crafters’ founder Laura Worku heard about the services from her neighbour, volunteer co-ordinator for Macmillan East Renfrewshire Vanessa Taylor.

Laura said: “Clarkston Crafters have been on the look out for a local charity craft project, so when Vanessa asked us to make some cushions for the new Macmillan drop-in service we were delighted to be able to help out.

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PUPILS EXCEL POP-UP OPERA IN THE PARK CALL OUT FOR AT GAMES U3A AGM

More than 300 of the best athletes from six East Renfrewshire schools took part in this year’s Secondary School Games.

The full day of competitive sports featured football, basketball, table tennis, bowls, rugby, tennis and hockey.

Barrhead High took the winning trophy home, Williamwood High School took the runner up title and St Ninian’s and Eastwood High shared joint third place.

The events took place at four locations across East Renfrewshire, culminating in the winning schools’ ceremony at St Ninian’s High School.

The winning teams from basketball and girls’ football will represent East Renfrewshire at the Inter-authority games.

The University of the Third Age (U3A) in East Renfrewshire is hosting an AGM this month.

All the family are invited to a special Pop-up Opera experience at Rouken Glen Park this month.

The event is part of Scottish Opera’s travelling theatre, which presents three short shows, A Little Bit of Iolanthe, A Little Bit of The Magic Flute and Puffy McPuffer & The Crabbit Canals.

The latter performance is ideal for children aged five to eight.

The 25-minute shows are brought to life in the specially adapted trailer that is furnished to look like a miniature Theatre Royal Glasgow.

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Jane Davidson is Scottish Opera’s Director of Outreach and Education. She said: “In

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U3A is a fast-growing network of groups intended for people who are retired or semiretired. Members of U3A share educational, recreational and creative activities and companionship.

The East Renfrewshire branch launched in 2008 and now has more than 460 members.

Chairman Douglas Yates will give his annual report at the AGM at Newton Mearns parish Church on June 19 at 2.30pm.

The meeting will elect committee members for 2019-20. There will be entertainment from Irene Conway, a member who has been in the entertainment business for 40 years.

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LEARN MORE ON YOGA DAY 2019 International Day of Yoga takes place this month with the aim of spreading the word about the benefits of the ancient practice.

It’s the fourth celebration of Yoga Day, created by a UN resolution in 2014 calling on governments and people worldwide to raise awareness of the benefits of practising yoga.

June 21 was chosen because it is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

Helen McGinn is a yoga teacher in Glasgow and the founder of Yogability, a charity that provides free yoga to children and adults with special needs, as well as their carers.

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Helen is a keen supporter of Yoga Day. She adds: “Yoga day every year is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits and different styles of yoga, with a huge choice of classes, for everyone.”

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An evening festival of running for adults and children will be held this month.

The Giffnock North Festival of Running takes place on Thursday June 6 in the grounds of Rouken Glen Park.

A new series of walks for better health has launched in Newton Mearns.

First Steps Newton Mearns is part of the Paths for All walking initiative, which aims to encourage more people to improve their fitness with exercise.

The weekly walks are on Mondays, meeting at 10am, at Broomburn Medical Centre.

Health Walks are for inactive people who would benefit most from doing more physical activity.

This can be people who haven’t been active for a while and would like to start again, people recovering from ill-health or those who are managing a longterm condition, as well as anyone who has been told by a health professional that they would benefit from being more active.

Each walk is led by a trained volunteer and is no more than an hour long. The format is a short warm up, followed by a brisk walk and then a short cool down at the end.

A spokesperson said: “We welcome new walkers who would benefit from being more active. The walks are friendly and provide a regular opportunity to exercise and to meet new people in your area.

A 10k running race will be open to anyone aged over 15, while a 2.5k race called To the Pond & Beyond is for East Renfrewshire and south of Glasgow secondary school pupils.

To the Pond & Beyond race for girls starts at 6.30pm, while the boys’ race starts at 6.45pm.

The Rouken Glen 10k kicks off at 7.30pm. Race entries are open until June 4.

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“The chances are you will explore places you might not have been to before.”

For more information call: 07894 802349 or 0141 451 0750, or email: sine.delahunt@ eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.

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Parents will like the variety of camps and clubs on offer for their kids during the fast approaching summer holidays.

A summer camp organised by St Ninian’s High School takes place from 1st-5th July and 5-9th August. See blogs.glowscotland. org.uk/er/StNinians.

The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston has some great art sessions in store for the kids. See www.theweeartstudio.co.uk.

If your kids love the great outdoors, contact Off Grid Kids and Greenbank Gardens to find out about their summer sessions.

In addition, Summer in the City camps, based at nearby Craigholme Sports Complex, have many sports and activities on offer. See www.summer-in-the-city.co.uk.

A Clarkston fish and chip shop celebrated 40 years of serving the community with a charity fundraising event.

Buon Appetito, on Busby Road, raised £2,362 for the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK. The family-run business marked their anniversary with £3 suppers on sale, a raffle and balloon modelling.

They chose to donate all profits from the event to the two charities in memory of their late and much-loved family member Elio Faccenda.

Louisa and Alberto Faccendo opened Buon Appetito in 1979 and it has passed through three generations, first on to their son

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East Renfrewshire Carers' Centre (Giffnock) (Young and Young – Adult Carers) A carer's assessment is your chance to talk to the social work department about your situation as a carer. Tel: 0141 451 0866

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is for situations where adults are not abused physically or verbally but rather controlled financially or emotionally or psychologically. It also introduces sanctions where adults use children to their own end for the purposes of coercive control.

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ALL WELCOME AT PARK TIDY UP

JOIN A SOCIAL BIKE RIDE

Lighter summer evenings offer the opportunity for the return of a series of free evening bike rides.

The Wednesday night rides are organised by NDT (Neilston Development Trust) Cycling team leaving from Rouken Glen Park.

A Clarkston park is the focus of a volunteer clean-up event this month.

Clean up at Tinkers Park takes place on Saturday June 22 from 2pm to 4pm.

It is organised by Clarkston & Netherlee Litter Action and everyone is welcome to come along to help with the tidy up, although it is important that any children are supervised.

The meeting point for the event is the play area at Seres Road.

Equipment will be supplied and participants are asked to bring gloves.

Cyclists should meet at 5.45pm to get ready to head out. There are two rides on offer, a gentle pace beginner route of about six miles from Rouken Glen to Greenbank Gardens and a moderate pace intermediate route of 15 miles from the park to Whitelee Windfarm. Both are return rides.

This month the rides are on June 5, 15, 19 and 26.

Free bike hire is also available on request but this must be

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booked before the rides to avoid disappointment.

NDT Cycling request that cyclists send a brief message to info@ ndtycycling.co.uk if they plan to join the rides.

NDT Cycling’s goal is to encourage active travel to work and schools, reduce carbon emissions and help to create a healthier, cleaner and greener East Renfrewshire.

They group offers led rides, as well as cycle skills training, bike maintenance and refurbished bikes for sale.

See twitter.com/NDTCycling and www.facebook.com/NDTCycling or call 0141 561 1201 for more information.

A local hotel is delighted to win best East Renfrewshire venue in the National Pub & Bar Awards.

Giffnock’s Orchard Park Hotel, Bar and Grill was awarded the accolade based on its hospitality offering, including factors such as service, product range, aesthetic design and entertainment.

Chris Capaldi, one of the owners of the family-run business, said: “We are delighted to have won.

It is a testament to all of the hard work that the staff has put in and to the loyalty of our customers.”

The district winners go on to compete for the 12 regional winning places and for the overall winner award.

See www.facebook.com/ williamwoodlitteraction for further details.

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June 2019 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Fitness, Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts

Saturday 1st 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 (School term), 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

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 and SUN: 12-1pm. 5-14-year-olds.

SAT: 11am-12pm and SUN: 1-2pm. 15+. ÂŁ6 or ÂŁ20 for block of 4. ian@combatconcepts.org Weekly

Greenbank House and Garden 11am-4:30pm. Explore the Summerthemed trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, the perfect way to spend the school holidays! www.nts.org.uk

Weekly

Off Grid Toddlers

Orchardhill Fusion

12 Church Road, Giffnock G46 6JR 7pm. Orchardhill Fusion is an informal, fun gathering where teenagers can enjoy some time out on a Sunday evening! www.orchardhill.org.uk Weekly

Maccabi Centre 11.30am. Fastest growing sport in the USA. 0141 638 6177 Weekly

Cycle Station Bike Hire

Giffnock North Amateur Athletic Club 10am. Shot stoppers, looking for new goalkeepers to help train with this longestablished, successful club. www.shotstoppersgoalkeeping.co.uk

Sunday 2nd

Adult Pickleball

Runs until 31st August

Goalkeeping Academy

Weekly during term time

Broomburn Medical Centre 10.30am. New health walk for people looking to start some form of gentle exercise, meet new people and enjoy outdoors. We welcome everyone to come and join us. Weekly 07894 802349 â&#x20AC;˘ 0141 451 0750 sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

196 Ayr Road, Crookfur Park, Newton Mearns 9am. Teaching the Japanese sword art of Iaido. We welcome female and male students and martial arts returners.

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Summer Woodland Trail

Weekly. Also runs on Sundays

First Steps Newton Mearns

Greenbank Parish Church 7-9pm. All sorts of activities are available at SNAP! Youth Club such as baking, music, sports, board games and arts and crafts. If you are in P7-S3 why not come along and join us? snap@greenbankglasgow.org.uk

Martial Arts Club

Weekly during term-time

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 11am. We provide adult and children's bikes and also electric adult bikes, balance bikes, kids trailers and seats. Booking recommended. www.cyclestation.org.uk

SNAP! Community Youth Club

Stamperland Parish Church 9.45am P1. 10.30am P2. 11.15am P3.

Fun and engaging classes for children led by a qualified music specialist with over 10 years teaching experience. Tea/ coffee available for accompanying adults. rootsintomusic@hotmail.com

Cowan Park 1pm. Learn or refine your tennis skills and meet new people. clubspark.lta.org.uk Weekly NO EE E! FR UOT RA Q FO ION LL AT CA BLIG O

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250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 2-4pm. Come along to The Market Place and get some help starting your family tree with Valerie. Bring your own tablet/ laptop or ask us to borrow one!

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American Football

GHA Rugby Club 3pm. The East Kilbride Pirates American Football team take on division one rivals The Gateshead Senators! A family-friendly event with food and drink available pitchside, covered stand and commentary available. www.piratesfootball.co.uk

Monday 3rd St Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brae Baby & Toddler Group St Aidanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 15 Mearns Road, Clarkston 9:45am. Children of all ages welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; play, snack and activities. The group is run on a pay as you go basis. ÂŁ3 for 1st child and 20p per sibling. Feel free to drop in!

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Outside Lidl 10am. Two walks are offered; one for beginners and one for people who wish to walk a little further. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

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

Bridge Club Maccabi Centre 7.30pm. Supported play, where those who have had bridge lessons , or are returning to bridge, can play and get coaching at the same time. bridge.eastren@gmail.com Weekly

AutoScots Car Club Naseebs Indian Platform, Newton Mearns 8pm. AutoScots Car Club, the Club for Classic, Retro and Sports Car enthusiasts, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open to all marques, no need to change your club when you change your car. douglas.hunter@btinternet.com First Monday of the month

Adult Badminton Maccabi Centre 7.30-10pm. Coached Badminton Club 18+.

0141 638 6177 Weekly

HOUSE CLEARANCE SHOP CLEARING LOFT CLEARING GARAGE CLEARING GARAGE DEMOLITION OFFICE EQUIP CLEARANCE RUBBISH REMOVALS

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250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-4pm. Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? Bring along your own project or start something new, we have plenty of wool and needles for you to borrow. Free to attend but we encourage participants to purchase a tea or coffee from the CafĂŠ.

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Tennis for Free

Trees and hedges trimmed, pruned and shaped

Knit 'n' Chat

Family History

Weekly during term time

CENTRAL TREE SERVICE

Trees felled, overhanging branches removed

Weekly during term time Also runs Wednesdays 10-12pm

Weekly. Also runs on Wednesdays

Music Classes for Children

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Off Grid Community, Aidans Brae 12-2pm. Outdoor parent and toddler group based in the woodlands at the top of Aidan's Brae, Clarkston. We have a mud kitchen, sand pit, water play, climbing etc.

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Tuesday 4th Cuppa & Blether

Eastwood Health Centre, Green House Café 11am-1.30pm. No programme, no agenda, all manner of topics talked about.

We are a group of both men and women of all ages. Good tea, coffee, scones and pancakes etc. If you are alone, come and make some new friends.

0141 644 1882 cuppa.blether@virginmedia.com

Mearns Primary School 5.15pm. Provides a gentle introduction to playing football using fun-based football activities. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Bridge Club

Share a Song and Sing Along

Whitelee Stroller Striders

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 10am. Join the Whitelee Rangers on their free weekly parent & baby walking group.

The group is a fun and enjoyable way to socialise with new parents and welcomes new members.

0141 614 0962 Weekly until November

Tuesday Evening Walking Group

Greenbank Parish Church 7pm. We are a friendly bunch of all ages; we walk around Clarkston area for 1 hour chatting all the way. Weekly www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk

Knitting Class

Greenbank Church, Clarkston 7.15-8.45pm. Friendly and informal knitting class for new or experienced knitters. Come along and enjoy tea/coffee and a yarn! 07929 984873 helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk Weekly

Yoga Flow Class

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 6.30-7.45pm. For many of us life can be challenging. Yoga can give you balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of wellbeing. 07970 48722 ritakinloch@aol.com Weekly

Glasgow Scout Group

21 Aidan’s Brae, Clarkston Beavers, WED: 6-7pm. THU: 6.15-7.15pm.

FRI: 6.15-7.15pm. Cubs, MON: 6.30-8pm.

WED: 6.45-8.15pm. FRI: 6.45-8.15pm.

Scouts, FRI: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk

Walking Football

Mearns Primary School 7.30pm. Friendly, relaxed and fun football for anyone 50 plus. Weekly www.ercultureandleisure.org

Off Grid Play Group

Woodlands at top of Aidan's Brae 9:45-11.15am. Outdoor play group for 2 year olds in a fully enclosed space. Mud kitchen, sand pit, slide, ball runs, fire, stories, natural arts & crafts, songs and snacks. Bookable in 6 week blocks.

07769 229503 offgridkidsclarkston@gmail.com Weekly. Also runs on Thursdays

Rock Choir

Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am. Singing our own arrangements of pop, Motown and chart songs with no auditions and no need to read music. www.rockchoir.com Weekly

Weekly

Eastwood Bereavement Support

Newton Mearns Parish Church 7pm. Support to anyone who might be struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one either recently or some time ago. l.ronald@hotmail.co.uk First Tuesday of the month

Wednesday 5th Rouken Glen Short Walk

Pro-Soccer, Rouken Glen Park 10.30am. A peaceful stroll along pathways within Rouken Glen Park. For beginners or people recovering from an injury or illness. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

Art Classes at The Wee Art Studio

The Wee Art Studio, Clarkston 4pm. Classes held Wednesday to Saturday.

Children, teen and adult classes. All levels and abilities. Weekly 07870 519075 • theweeartstudio.co.uk

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-4pm. Join our new group in The Market Place at The Avenue. Bring along your own project or start something new.

This group is completely free and open to all abilities. Hope to see you there!

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk

Wednesday 5th Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is based on the "coat of many colours" story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. It tells the story of Joseph, his relationship with his brothers, and how, having been sold into slavery he rises to be one of the most important men in Egypt. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Runs until Saturday 8th with a 2.30pm matinee

Tea Dance Eastwood Leisure Centre 1.30pm. Two hours of enjoyable ballroom and sequence dancing with tea and biscuits. Organised and run by the participants themselves. midden@sharps.me.uk Weekly

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Adult Craft Group

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns 12.30-2.30pm. You can bring along your own project or start something new. This group is completely free and open to all crafting abilities. Weekly 0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk

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Social Table Tennis

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Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 1-3pm. All levels. All welcome 0141 638 6177 Weekly suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org

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250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 2-4pm. This is not a class, just a group of people getting together. It’s free, just donate some money for tea and coffee.

Experienced or not, you can come along, watch a few games and learn the ropes... you will be a professional in no time!

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Crochet Group

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Stamperland Church Hall 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 untill 18th June

Weekly. Also runs on Fridays

Giffnock Library 7:30pm. Enjoy a good old sing-along and 'gie it laldy' with others in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Belt out some favourite tunes from Elvis and Sinatra to old Scottish folk songs. Weekly until 11th June www.ercultureandleisure.org

Community Choir

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Calendar of events Walk the Block Clarkston Hall 7pm. If 5k runs or the latest muddy fitness challenge are not for you. Or, if you just like the idea of meeting more people within your community and improving your fitness and wellbeing at the same time.

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Computer Basics 250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-3.30pm. Need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone? Join us at the Market Place at The Avenue for our free weekday drop-in for a bit of help.

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk Weekly. Also runs on Thursdays from 2-6pm; Fridays 1-4.30pm

Thursday 6th

Thursday 6th

Tuesday 25th

First Steps Eastwood Park

Free Cataract 1-2-1

Free Foot & Ankle Information Event

Tuesday 18th

Wednesday 26th

Free Hip and Knee Pain with Robotic Assisted Surgery Information Event

Free Cosmetic Surgery – Body Aesthetics Information Event

Eastwood Park Leisure Reception 9.30am. For people looking to start walking, all are welcome to come along and join in. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

Social Table Tennis

The Maccabi Centre.

8-10pm. All levels. All welcome 0141 638 6177 Weekly suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org

Stamperland Wine Circle

Clarkston Hall 7:30pm. Annual Dinner. 07943 435843

Knitting Class

First Thursday of the month

Costa, Clarkston Toll 10am. Friendly and informal class for anyone who enjoys knitting, beginner or experienced, in the welcoming setting.

07929 984873 Weekly helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk

Fencing Club

Weeknight Social Rides Rouken Glen Park 5:45pm. This summer join the NDT Cycling team, free bike hire available upon request but arrange prior to ride.

Facebook & 01415611201 Weekly throughout June

Rock Paper Scissors Ladies’ Evening 3 Riverside Terrace, Busby G76 8EA 5pm. Join the team at Rock Paper Scissors for free hair advice, Prosecco & nibbles, fashion show and goody bags www.rockpaperscissorshair.co.uk

FREE CONSULTANT EVENTS

Mearns Castle High School 6pm. Looking for new members aged 1018yrs. Fencing is a social activity and the members of the club are there to learn a new skill, keep fit and enjoy themselves. www.bladesoffire.com Weekly during term time

Sunshine Club

Giffnock United Reformed Church 11.30-3pm. Welcomes people who have been diagnosed with dementia.

A friendly safe environment where individuals can enjoy a light lunch of soup and sandwiches followed by socialising, chatting, games, crafts, painting and singing. The afternoon ends with tea, cake and music. The cost is £20 per month.

Maureen Stewart: 0141 589 6977 Weekly

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ 9-10am. Are you suffering from cataracts or like to explore further options for treatment? Come along to our free ten minute 1-2-1 appointment.

Hotel Du Vin, 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UX 7-8.30pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out more to help you make an informed decision?

Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30-8pm. Do you suffer from foot or ankle pain and would like to find out more information about the treatment options available?

Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 121 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 6.30-8pm. Are you thinking about cosmetic surgery and would like to find out more information?

Although these events do not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting

Booking Essential: 0330 134 6841 • www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/events Refresh Café

Thornliebank Parish Church 10:30am. Enjoy a free cup of tea/coffee and biscuits, meet new friends, speak to someone in confidence, the chance for any prayer need. thornliebankparishchurch.org Weekly. Not running July & August

East Renfrewshire ASN Lego Club

Dunterlie Resource Centre 5:30pm. Young people up to the age of 25 are welcome to come along with their siblings or carers and join us for some Lego fun. We have free play, lego sets and games consoles with various Lego games. www.facebook.com/Eralegoclub Bi-weekly

YogaBellies Newton Mearns Parish Church THU: 10.30-11.30am. Mum & Baby.

THU: 7-8.15pm. Pregnancy Yoga. audrey@yogabellies.co.uk Weekly

Oasis Community Café Thornliebank Parish Church 6pm. We will have board games available should you fancy a game of draughts or dominoes etc, and if you just want a chat with someone, there will be people there to listen and help you. Open to everyone with free soup and sandwiches. www.thornliebankparishchurch.org/ http://www.eagleshambeerfest.uk/ 1st and 3rd Thursday

Friday 7th Toddler Group

GIffnock North AC Festival of Running

Rouken Glen Park, G46 6UG 7:30am. Comprises of a 10k open to all aged 15+, and a 2.5k race called "To the Pond & Beyond", open to all East Renfrewshire & South Glasgow Secondary pupils with a 6:30pm start for girls race, 6:45pm start for boys race. www.entrycentral.com

Broom Parish Church 10am. During the school term. Parents have the opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee while children between birth and 3 years old play together.

Weekly

East Kilbride Twins & Triplets Club Mossneuk Primary School Community Wing, East Kilbride 12-2pm. Preschool multiples and any siblings meet up with lunch provided for all the family. £3 per family. Weekly Facebook: EKTTC www.eastkilbridetwinsclub.co.uk

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What's On Calendar | June 2019 Eastwood Sub-Aqua Club

Eastwood Park Leisure Pool 7.30pm. For those already qualified in scuba as well as people new to the sport.

Minimum age is 14 and all equipment is provided. www.eastwooddivers.co.uk Weekly

Power of Attorney Drop-In

The Market Place, Barrhead 11pm -3pm. Plan for the future! Join The Market Place and Inksters Solicitors at The Market Place in The Avenue Shopping Centre for a free drop is session. Come along and have a chance to chat about the Power of Attorney. communications@va-er.org.uk Also on Friday 24th

Sewing Circle

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 10am- 2pm. This is a group for people of all abilities. Whether you’re an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join us at The Market Place in The Avenue.

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk Weekly

Blether Group

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-2pm. Join us for a cuppa and a good blether every Friday at The Market Place Newton Mearns. Sit back, relax and enjoy a peaceful afternoon! Everyone is welcome.

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk Weekly

Saturday 8th

Singing for the Brain

Newton Mearns Parish Church 12.30-2.30pm. Singing for the Brain is run

by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and uses singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating social environment.

0141 881 2076 • kpeocock@trfs.org.uk

Eastwood Ramblers: Smuggler's Trail

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Broom Chuch Halls 2pm. A fun and friendly afternoon with tea, coffee, home baking and good company. No booking needed, all are welcome. Suggested donation £1. hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk Also on Tuesday 25th

Thursday 13th Crookfur, Greenfarm & Mearns Village Community Council

Dunterlie Resource Centre 7pm. We are a group comprising local residents who aim to give a voice to local people’s concerns and needs. cgmvcommunitycouncil@gmail.com Second Thursday of the month

Clarkston Halls Car Park 9am. The route is an easy to moderate woodland and coastal walk, however the incline rises to 1:6 in places. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

Saturday 15th FREE Yoga Event Emirates Arena 4pm. Free Yoga with yoga guru Srinivas.

All you need is your own mat.

Booking essential infoscottishculturalgroup@gmail.com

Wednesday 19th U3A AGM Meeting Newton Mearns Parish Church 2:30pm. This is our AGM Meeting where Douglas Yates (Chairman) will be giving his annual report and we will be electing committee members for 2019-20.

There will also be entertainment from Irene Conway – one of our members who has been in the entertainment business for over 40 years – and the usual refreshments. Come along and join us. u3asites.org.uk/eastrenfrewshire/events

Weekly

Muddy Monsters

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 1pm. Join the Rangers with your Wee Monsters as we explore nature through games and stories. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/whitelee-crs

The Pop-Up Opera Roadshow

Rouken Glen Park Scottish Opera is packing up its theatre on wheels and bringing three short operas.

12pm – Puffy MacPuffer & The Crabbit Canals (suitable for 5-8 years). 2pm – A Little Bit of Iolanthe. 4pm – A Little Bit of Magic Flute. Approx running time for all performances – 30 mins. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Sunday 23rd

Friday 14th

Blood Donation

Fleetwood Mac Tribute

The Redhurst Hotel 7pm. Enjoy a welcoming glass of bubbly on arrival and a delicious 3-course meal before your evening's fantastic entertainment. Booking essential. www.theredhursthotel.co.uk

Clarkston Hall 12pm-3:30pm. People need blood for many reasons – after trauma, general surgery, childbirth or to support cancer and leukaemia treatment. By giving blood at least once a year, you can make a huge difference.

Also on Monday 24th. 2-3:30pm & 5-7:30pm.

Greenbank Talk

Friday 7th Eaglesham Beer Festival

Eaglesham TBC. As usual, we’ll have some of the finest beers and brewers Scotland has to offer, with fine wines, prosecco and some of the finest street food vendors and fayre around. On top of that we’ll have a brand new, innovative gin created and bottled with one of Scotland’s most sought after botanists. And not only will there be plenty to keep the tastebuds and belly happy, there will be foot-stomping, handraising, head-bopping music from a number of top quality musicians www.eagleshambeerfest.uk Also on Saturday

Second Thursday of the month

Greenbank Café 2pm. The speaker will be Colin Wren, Gardens and Designed Landscapes Manager, NTS East of Scotland, whose subject is "The Gardens of the East Coast".

Dirty Dancing Tribute

The Busby Hotel 7pm. Enjoy a warming glass of bubbly on arrival and a delicious 3-course meal before your evening's fantastic entertainment. Booking essential.

0141 644 2661

Tuesday 11th Busby Flower Club

The Redhurst Hotel 7:30pm. Jo Goldsworthy presentgation entitled “Summer Delights”. www.safas.org.uk/Busby

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June 2019 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Tuesday 25th Power of Attorney Drop In

250 Ayr Rd, Newton Mearns, G77 6AA 11am. Plan for the future! Come along and have a chance to chat about the Power of Attorney. communications@va-er.org.uk

Thursday 27th The Benny Lynch Story Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. It is a poignant and entertaining look at his life, from his childhood in the Gorbals' slums, to his boxing success and global stardom, and ultimately to his demise and untimely death in 1946 at the age of only 33. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 26th

Friday 28th

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Cancer Support Group

Legion Scotland Mearns Bowling Club G77 6AE 7:30pm. Welcoming veterans to join our Newton Mearns branch.

Newton Mearns Parish Church Halls, 242 Mearns Road, G77 6AA 2pm. If you have a current or historic cancer diagnosis, we can provide a warm welcome, tea/ coffee and home baking, peer support and input from professionals. All welcome, no booking or referral required.

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Last Friday of every month

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 6-8pm. Join us at The Market Place in The Avenue to talk about the book chosen by the group. Be part of the fun, its free!

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk Last Thursday of every month

Sunday 30th Summer Concert Williamwood Parish Church, Clarkston 7pm. Returning by Popular Demand.

The first of three Summer Concerts featuring musicians from the Conservatoire and Glasgow. Entry is by donation and refreshments are served at the end. blacksabode@googlem ail.com

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Saturday 29th Eastwood Ramblers: Ben Lomond Clarkston Halls Car Park 8:30am. 12.8km moderate walk. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

GHA Rugby Club 8am-6pm. Our camps are suitable for children aged 4+. Vision Coaching provides children with an experience where they can learn and develop the fundamental skills across a range of sports such as football, rugby, cricket, tennis, hockey, dodgeball and many more. Book online. https://vision-coaching.class4kids.co.uk/ camp/3 Runs Mon-Fri until 16th August

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The one-day courses take place in Parklands Hotel and Country Club, Ayr Road, and focus on utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to lose and manage weight. The next workshop will be Sunday June 30 from 9:30am to 4pm.

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TOUR REVEALS DIET HISTORY LET’S HEAR YOUR STORIES A fascinating touring exhibition of food and drink from the National Library of Scotland reaches East Renfrewshire this summer.

Lifting the Lid: 400 Years of Food and Drink in Scotland is a free exhibition that tells the story of our diets over four centuries.

It will be hosted by Eastwood Park Theatre until June 6, Mearns Library, from June 8 to 20 and Clarkston Library from June 22 to July 4.

The display gives an insight into the eating and drinking habits of our ancestors and how diets have developed over the years.

The information is taken from the National Library of Scotland collections and comprises photographs and descriptions presented on colourful panels.

The information is drawn from recipe books, food advertisements, photographs and illustrations. Each exhibition panel revolves around a different theme or “course”, covering everything from soups and breads to drinks and desserts.

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Younger visitors to the exhibition are invited to match illustrations to Scots words such as jeelie, collop and snashters.

Lifting the Lid has been touring Scotland since 2017 and it represents the first National Library touring exhibition with the aim of introducing the collections to everyone.

The original exhibition was held in Edinburgh in 2015 at the library on George IV Bridge.

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Curator Olive Geddes, who developed Lifting the Lid, said: “We hope that through this touring exhibition people can learn more about food in Scotland and about how tastes have changed and developed.”

See digital.nls.uk/learning/ scottish-food-history/ food-related-collections and www.ercultureandleisure.org for further information.

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June 2019 | Senior Savvy

STEP OUT WITH THE RAMBLERS

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STAY NOURISHED’ – HEALTHY EATING IN OLDER AGE – PART 5

HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND

June is set to be a busy month for walkers at a local branch of the Ramblers.

Eastwood Ramblers have 10 led walks taking place from June 1 to 29, with a range of distance, from two miles to eight miles, and various grades.

The shortest walk is in Bellahouston park on 26th June, while the longest hike is to the summit of Ben Lomond (pictured) on 29th June.

The Eastwood Ramblers has around 200 members and welcomes new people to come along and join the walks.

You can do three walks before you will be asked to join the group.

See www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

Over the past few weeks I have covered how eating the right foods, keeping physically active and mentally stimulated is vital to protect yourself or loved ones as they age.

In this final issue we remind you that In addition to a healthy diet, exercise is also an important part of rebuilding and repairing your muscles and preventing falls.

KEEP MOVING: • Getting up and out of your chair • Standing and stretching • Using stairs – safely.

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FESTIVAL FUN FOR FAMILIES new cinema screen, as well as family favourites, The Goonies and Labyrinth.

“Sprog Rock, a fully interactive music gig for all ages, especially pre-schoolers and their grown ups, will take place on the last day and we’ll also be hosting two family ceilidhs.

“The fun will continue for kids all summer long, with our packed programme of activities for pre-schoolers to teens, from art and drama camps to sports camps and classes.”

East Renfrewshire Culture have organised a four-day Family Festival from 4-7th July

Families can look forward to kicking off the summer holidays with a special four-day festival themed around theatre and arts.

The Family Festival will be based at Eastwood Park Theatre from July 4 to 7. The programme by East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure, includes kids’ theatre productions, a musical theatre workshop, family films and two kids’ ceilidhs.

There will be mix of weekday and weekend activities, with something for all ages, before the popular council summer camps sessions start.

Anthony McReavy, of East Renfrewshire Culture and

Leisure, said: “We have lots of treats in store, from Singing Kettle star Artie Trezise taking us through his Tartan Tales to eco-friendly Scottish theatre company’s The Whirlybird.

“We have musical theatre director Karen E Moir providing a Mary Poppins’ themed musical theatre workshop and we’re also showing Mary Poppins Returns on our brand

This year features a Play in a Week programme, a week-long World of Art Camp adventure, as well as several sports camps and sessions, from football and gymnastics to athletics and netball.

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Local News | June 2019

CANCER DAD CLIMBS RIDGE

A dad who has a brain tumour has scaled a challenging route on the UK’s highest mountain to raise funds for a poignant charity.

Greg Jenkins climbed Tower Ridge, supported by ropes and a guide, on Ben Nevis last month.

He hopes to collect £1,000 for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Greg, an advisor with SM Financial Advice in Newton Mearns, discovered he has the rare condition oligodendroglioma in 2010.

Now aged 40, he has spent the last year enduring radiotherapy

with a brain tumour, as well as their families.”

Greg is a keen walker but he faced what he described as his “scariest and biggest challenge” when he climbed Tower Ridge.

and chemotherapy to shrink the tumour.

He said: “After being diagnosed with a brain tumour, nine years ago, I had surgery and made a good recovery. More recently I have had a year of further treatments, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

“My tumour has responded well and it has shrunk although it will never disappear. However, I realise how lucky I am. Unfortunately, many people are not so lucky.

“The Brain Tumour Charity is at the forefront of the fight to defeat brain tumours, making a difference every day to the lives of people

He said: “I wanted to push myself to do something very challenging so that people will sponsor me and help me to raise funds for my chosen charity. I was definitely out of my comfort zone.”

After the climb, Greg, who has two young sons, celebrated finishing his chemotherapy sessions just a week later.

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Local News | June 2019

SKYE’S HIGH HOPES FOR FINALS

Skye Stander (centre) will be competing in the Miss Scotland finals this month

A Newton Mearns teenager is thrilled to be named one of the youngest finalists for the coveted title of Miss Scotland 2019.

Eighteen-year-old Skye Stander will compete against 17 other contestants from all over the country in the Miss Scotland finals in Glasgow this month.

The title of Miss Scotland is not just about beauty. The judges are looking for compassion, health and creativity and they are very clear that even before the competition is won, the young ladies are all ambassadors for Scotland.

Skye said: “It is a fantastic platform to raise awareness for Scottish charities.”

The final year pupil at St Ninian’s High School is not only contending for the title but also battling against her fear of heights to do a sky dive for her chosen charity, Heads Up Scotland. It is a charity that relies on donations to be able to help sufferers of head and neck cancer.

Skye’s desire is to give back to this Cancer Support Scotland charity that gave her family so much support and comfort when her grandad was dying from throat cancer.

As well as her charity work, she has taken part in a fitness challenge

and she has created an outfit with flowers for a photo shoot.

Skye hopes to go on to university to study law. But if she wins Miss Scotland, she has said her studies will go on hold for a year. Skye said: “Being part of Miss Scotland is a dream come true, which could open many doors for me. Winning the competition would be an added bonus.”

Alongside the title, there is a commitment to represent Scotland, as well as taking part in further competitions for the honours of Miss Great Britain and Miss World.

Skye’s fund-raising page can be found at: www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/skye-skydive.

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BIG CHEERS TO BEER FESTIVAL NEW BUSINESS FROM OLD CASKS The Eaglesham Beer Festival returns for the fifth year with the promise of being bigger and better.

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