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ZERO TOLERANCE BURSARY FOR WRITERS A charity working to tackle the causes of men’s violence against women has opened applications for the 2016 ‘Write To End Violence Against Women’ bursary.

Zero Tolerance have joined with the Sunday Herald to commission a promising writer in Scotland to write six articles on topics relating to violence against women and the press, which will be published by both the Sunday Herald and Zero Tolerance.

Media reporting is an important channel which can educate people about incidences and trends of violence against women.

Unfortunately, some media reporting features unhelpful framings, a limited understanding of violence against women, victim blaming and endorses myths.

Zero Tolerance founded the ‘Write to End Violence Against Women Awards’ in 2013 because they aim to support the media in Scotland and improve their engagement with the issue of violence against women. The charity states on their website: “We know that the media has a vital role when it comes to shaping public attitudes, with the potential to be a real force for change.”

The recipient of the Zero Tolerance bursary will play a key role in helping the charity to continue to grow the profile of their ‘Write to End Violence Against Women Awards’ and will develop a year-round supporting campaign through their writing, which will hopefully empower journalists to take action with their own writing.

This bursary is open to any promising writer in Scotland, with the condition that they have not been previously published in a paid capacity. The recipient will be paid £50 per piece for six articles, with reasonable expenses also covered and will also have the opportunity to spend time in the Sunday Herald news offices.

Last year’s winner Kirsty Strickland said of the bursary: “Being the first bursary winner for the ‘Write to End Violence Against Women Awards’ has been more beneficial than I could have imagined.

“I applied because I am interested in how women are portrayed in the media, and how violence against women is reported. I didn’t think I would end up doing all sorts of other things after it and how much of a rewarding opportunity it would be.’

Zero Tolerance does wish to elevate voices not often heard within the mainstream media and so would encourage applications from working class, BAME, LGBT and disabled women. Application packs are available at https://writetoendvaw.com/ and the deadline is 10 July.

GLASGOW’S MERCHANT CITY WELCOMES THE RETURN OF ITS ANNUAL NAMESAKE FESTIVAL THIS JULY

(l-r) Leah Byrne, Craig Edmond and David Joseph Healy ( who will perform Wrapped in Fiction at the Merchant City Festival this summer) with Wayne Hemmingway and Cllr Philip Braat (Chair of the Merchant City Festival Steering Group) posing next to a 1967 Pontiac GTO

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The nine day cultural festival runs from 30 July through to 7 August and will feature world premieres, vintage delights, celebrations in the name of Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, music, comedy, street art, food and drink and plenty more.

Among the highlights of the event are the return of the “festival within a festival”, Surge. The mini fest, run by Conflux, is Scotland’s annual festival of street arts, physical theatre and circus and this year they’ll be bringing the fantastic Block, a collaboration between Motionhouse and No Fit State Circus, to Glasgow. Throughout the opening weekend you can also expect dozens of outdoor street theatre shows, a musical performance with Punk-it and a sculptural performance from Dudendance as part of Surge’s programme.

Another mini-fest taking place during the Merchant City Festival is Wayne Hemingway’s Vintage Festival which kicks off during the final weekend with a classic car boot sale, tea dance, Charleston Brunch, glam rock club night celebrating the likes of David Bowie and Roxy Music and a ‘Best of Britannia’ design showcase all planned.

Music performances include appearances by X-factor winner Matt Cardle, The Penman Jazzmen, the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, four nights celebrating Glasgow’s Unesco City of Music status in Merchant Square, and there is a chance to play a Steinway piano on the stage of the City Halls for Lids Open Day.

Councillor Philip Braat, Chair of the Merchant City Festival steering group said: “We have spent months putting together a programme that will surprise, delight and entertain the tens of thousands of people who come and enjoy the Merchant City Festival each year.

“The Vintage theme, Surge, the music stages, pop up performances and great food and drink throughout the Merchant City ensure this is a festival that will have to be sampled to truly appreciate the range and depth of the programme.”

Other highlights, which indicate the ‘depth of the programme’, include a rooftop dance piece called ‘Of Riders and Running Horses’ on the top floor of a car park in Duke Street, performances from Scottish Ballet and the Scottish Youth Orchestra, a Brazillian/Caribbean carnival, bringing together artists and groups from across the city and across the world, Edinburgh Fringe comedy previews, a design theme which celebrates Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design and music, food and drink and a ‘variety circus bash’ presented by The Briggait as a conclusion to the festival.

Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design is celebrated across the nine days of the Merchant City Festival with a series of events that includes a two day signwriting masterclass from Mike Meyer, a peek behind the scenes of the design and build of the new V&A Museum in Dundee, the launch of fashion accessories brand NU BLVCK’s first autumn / winter collection, walking tours and workshops, films and a discussion

around Scotland’s design talent and the contribution they make to the economy.

The Merchant City Festival is always popular among families as it offers something for all ages. This year events on offer include Family Storytelling at the Tron Theatre, building Balloon Powered Classic Cars, Open Days at Greyfriars Garden and Artcamp from Catalonia.

Gaelic projects are also coming to the Merchant City Festival including the return of Airc, the Gaelic Hub at The Briggait which involves impromptu performances and workshops, a curated programme for 12 to 18 year old called Staing and an exhibition called Le Muirn.

Glasgow’s restaurant scene continues to improve with new ventures opening across the city near-constantly and many of the best are offering specially created food and drink at the festival. Ad Lib in Ingram Street are hosting a Chilli Con Carne festival, Brewdog will be bringing along their beer truck, called Truck Norris, and on Saturday 6 August sample the goodies at the Virginia Courtyard Festival.

VisitScotland Regional Partnerships Director Liz Buchanan said of the festival: “Fabulous Scottish creativity and originality underpin this year’s festival and we were delighted to provide support through our Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016 events fund to ensure there are lots of opportunities to celebrate Glasgow’s love of style and design, as well as the city’s importance as a cultural hub which inspires and nurtures talent across so many areas.”

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CHARLIE RAYMOND DISCUSSES NEW BOOK

HIRED,FIRED,FLED Charlie Raymond is a London born and raised author, now in his 30s, reflecting back on his lively post-university years of work and careerchasing in his debut novel Hired, Fired, Fled.

Discussing what he sees as the challenges to today’s graduates, getting to know the author a little better, his experiences, and his thoughts on university, job searching, his book, and life in general, here’s what he has to say.

FIRSTLY, HOW DOES IT FEEL TO HAVE FINISHED YOUR DEBUT PUBLICATION AND BE LAUNCHING IT? CR: It feels like the end of a long journey and the beginning of an even longer one. The writing began almost 6 years ago, but really picked up pace in the last 2 years. Now it’s edited and in print, it’s a proud moment and feels fantastic, but it’s also daunting; I know the battle has now begun. I’ll need to work hard every day to get this book into people’s hands across the world.

YOU SAID IN YOUR BOOK YOU DIDN’T PARTICULARLY ENJOY UNIVERSITY, QUESTIONING ITS LACK OF PREPARING PEOPLE FOR LIFE AFTER GRADUATION. IF ANY, APART FROM YOUR DEGREE, WHAT POSITIVES DID YOU TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR TIME AT UNIVERSITY? CR: Not much, beyond the ability to use a degree to find work, which is clearly a huge bonus, and one that can’t be ignored. Yes, I had good times and met good people, but I didn’t feel challenged, or as though I was being prepared for the real world. It was sort of like kindergarten: easy, care-free education

you should do, but don’t have to do, with similar levels of dribbling, and munching on fish fingers.

A LOT OF PEOPLE TAKE A GAP YEAR AFTER UNI. YOU TOOK YOUR’S BEFORE – HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE THE DIFFERENT TIMINGS? CR: I’d say it’s best taken before uni, if you can, but it doesn’t matter much either way.

If you can go, go, be it before uni or after.

Travel is the greatest way to understand your place on Earth, to open your eyes to other ways of life. All I would say is, don’t just travel the east coast of Australia, or somewhere safe and easy. Challenge yourself. Immerse yourself in something alien. And switch off your phone!

DESCRIBING PURSUING A CAREER IN PRINT JOURNALISM IN 2008 LIKE ‘BECOMING A CANDLESTICK-MAKER AFTER THE INVENTION OF ELECTRICITY’, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO STUDENTS LOOKING TO ENTER INTO THE INDUSTRY TODAY? CR: Enter with your eyes open is all. It can be a great career, filled with variety, but it’s tough, and the pay is usually terrible. In any career, you need to think very carefully about not just the good days, but also the bad, the average, and the mundane...a lot of industries are being disrupted, so you never know what a career will look like in the future. Do your research, and have a think about how that industry might look in 5/10/20 years from today.

ASIDE FROM ‘PURPOSE’ AND ‘HAPPINESS’, WHAT ELSE DO YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT IN CRAFTING A CAREER? CR: Variety. I like a balance between office time, and time spent outside, on the move, meeting people, at events, at conferences etc. The most important thing, though, is who you’ll be working with. Be sure to be surrounded with good, driven, friendly people, and you’ll be a step closer to being happy, whatever the industry. Negative energy, angry people, and lazy idiots ruin a workplace.

By Paul Rodger WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOLLOWING THE LAUNCH FOR HIRED, FIRED, FLED, IN TERMS OF REACH AND APPEAL? CR: I think this book is, as I say on my website, the book I would have read at a much younger age, as I wouldn’t have wanted to be preached at...I would’ve wanted to read a book that’s accessible, raw, and (hopefully) humorous. And I’m not alone – I think it has appeal across the world.

Millions of students, graduates, and career confused people should be able to enjoy my story, taking from it what they will, be it a direct lesson, or a thought-provoking idea.

Therefore Hired, Fired, Fled should – fingers crossed – have worldwide potential. At least that’s the goal. Let’s see how it pans out over the next year or so.

BOOK REVIEW

HIRED, FIRED, FLED

BY CHARLIE RAYMOND WITH graduation season looming fast, and as anxious waits for exam results are gradually rescinded – or perhaps not – thousands of undergraduates across the country on the cusp of postgraduatehood will have the same question on their consciences: “what’s the next step after university?”

For some, this will be a daunting position to be in, with generous student loans coming to an end, the false sense of security and insulation that being an undergrad largely offers, as well as the four years or so to consider your next move that have inevitably elapsed.

On the horizon, the “real world” is beckoning.

These experiences and more have all been part of the eclectic, fervent career pursuits of author Charles Raymond.

Documented in his debut publication Hired, Fired, Fled – released earlier this month – Raymond charts in humorous, lively and detailed anecdotal style his life from adolescence into manhood, and the trials and tribulations of life after university.

Graduating in 2000 from the University of the West of England in English studies, in the following 15 years Raymond went onto ply himself in 14 different jobs. Having thrown himself into sub-Saharan Africa at the age of 18, he ostensibly claimed to be a tourist and subsequently landed a job as a safari guide in Zimbabwe. After university he would go on to work across an eyeopening range of positions, including a catering assistant on a film set; a ski resort pick-up driver; a production assistant (not once, but three times); a waste disposal man; and – of course – a Caribbean booze cruise manager, to name a few.

What is clearly striking about Raymond’s book is his diverse working background, carried out across

several countries and continents, from Zimbabwe to Vancouver, and the subzero heights of the French Alps to the sun torched metropolis of Dubai, and everything in between. Yet as much as his work reflects the knowledge that travel can offer, Raymond poses a structured, personal philosophical approach in his writing; inherent in the reflective paragraph style and his perpetual vision and goal of not just successfully landing a career, but finding the satisfaction to go along with it.

Opting for what he dubs the ‘oyster theory’, that being the idea that “the world is your oyster”, Raymond jettisons himself across the globe. Gaining invaluable career building wisdom along the way, from the people he meets, highs and lows felt, and the disconcerting oscillations in job stability, that – without giving too much away – culminates in the daunting prospect summed up in two words many couldn’t bear to hear: career change.

With tongue-in-cheek humour, gripping angst, and weighted notational advice balanced alongside the narrative of Raymond’s dynamic background, Hired, Fired, Fled offers an upfront and relatable compilation of life poststudy, and the jarring and jubilance that comes with the turbulent pursuit of career-building – serving as a highly recommendable read to anyone graduating, or people entering into their penultimate years of study.

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THE GLASGOW MELA LINE-UP IS BEST YET! GLASGOW’S MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 26TH YEAR Now we are officially in July (I know, scary stuff!) and the countdown to The Glasgow Mela has begun.

The multicultural fest kicks off mid July, and promises to be a colourful extravanganza!

The Glasgow Mela 2016 will feature some of the biggest names ever to appear in the city as part of the celebration of the city’s many cultures. Global acts will be joined by local talent across three stages and the whole of Kelvingrove Park to perform in front of tens of thousands of people on Sunday July 17.

Among the headline acts this year are Lehmber Hussainpuri whose classic song Das Jaa was named the third greatest UK Bhangra of all time by a panel of experts selected by the BBC Asian Network in 2014.

He will be joined on the bill by Asad Abbas who was the first ever winner of the Pakistan Sangeet Icon (Pop Idol) competition, Circus Raj, a cast of dancers, illusionists, aerialists, acrobats and rope walkers, Jarrdu and his magic carpet and a welcome return to the Glasgow Mela for the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band.

For full information about the programme please visit www.glasgowmela.com

Councillor Soryia Siddique, Chair of the Glasgow Mela steering group said: “The Glasgow Mela is a celebration of our city’s rich diversity and all of its communities. We have been working hard since last year’s Mela to put together an outstanding line up worthy of an event that has grown to become an integral part of our cultural calendar. We are looking forward to an incredible event and to welcoming global artists to Glasgow to join local talent in entertaining the crowds.”

Glasgow’s first Mela was in 1990 as part of the European City of Culture and was an indoor celebration at the then newly opened Tramway. It has also been held in Queens Park and in more recent years at Kelvingrove Park.

It has grown to a massive outdoor event which attracts tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of artists and performers from all over the world.

Coming from the Sanskrit word “to meet”, the Mela reflects the many cultures of Glasgow and has become an eagerly anticipated fixture on the cultural calendar of the city.

Performances will be on throughout the day and visitors will also be able to enjoy dozens of stalls selling a huge and diverse range of food.

CAN YOU ESCAPE THE PAST? Travel back in time for a live room escape game based below stairs at Pollok House in Glasgow.

Teams of 2–5 players have 60 minutes to find clues and solve puzzles in order to thwart the Butler’s devious plans, save the house and return to the present.

Book your game at: www.nts.org.uk/escapethepast

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JULY 2016, ISSUE 23 Cllr Soryia Siddique, Chair of the Glasgow Mela Steering group with members of the dance groups Abhinaya and Desi Bravehearts at the Kelvingrove Bandstand.

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Otherwise there is a Big Bang Theory episode out there that should give you a notion of what it is like.

You and your team will travel back in time to experience life below stairs in the Edwardian period at Pollok House. You have just 60 minutes to look for clues, solve a series of puzzles and complete challenges in order to thwart the Butler’s devious plans, save Pollok House and return to the present.

The game is suitable for all ages although they do say that it is more suited for ages 8 plus, with that information I thought it would be easy but of course I was wrong.

Before we began there was a briefing given to us by the fantastically enthusiastic Lucy who lets you know what you’re in for. She told us we would be going back to 1907 and will be attempting to stop an atrocity before it happens. To help us along our way, we were given some useful items to take back with us to disguise our

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Lucy’s aunty then proceeds to open the rather conspicuous metal briefcase to reveal a large clock – as if we didn’t have enough to worry about.

Our instincts were to get in and pull every clue out we could find, which was working, for all of ten minutes, until we soon realised we had a lot of information in front of us without any real connection. We could make out that there were boxes we had to open which were code padlocked but stood there scratching our heads until we heard a clue from the walkie talkie.

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We were greeted by Lucy on our exit who informed us it was actually one of their best times yet, which made us feel somewhat better, although couldn’t help think she was just being kind.

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HOMELESS WORLD CUP

The 2016 Homeless World Cup, a pioneering social movement which uses football to inspire homeless people to change their own lives, will take place in the heart of Glasgow, from July 10-16, making George Square “the most inspiring place on the planet.”

The square will be converted into an outdoor street football venue, with three purpose built pitches with seating

Is there anything better than beer gardens/ garden partys during the summer? Nope, definitely not. Which is why we’re excited for the 30 July as On The House are taking over the Sanctuary’s back garden and

to accommodate the 100,000 expected spectators.

512 players from 64 teams, representing 52 countries, will come together to celebrate and highlight the year round life changing work of the Homeless World Cup National Partner network. Each player will arrive in Glasgow with their own story to tell and each is on a journey to create a better life for themselves.

BOMBAY STREET FOOD AND BEER PAIRING 285 Sauchiehall St.

making it very much their own, with state of the art visuals, full production and of course a healthy sound system – Burnski, Illyus & Barrientos, Dalfie & Vilmos are just a selection of the line-up, excited yet?

Free entry to all events

Saturday 4th July

Ibiza beach party with Felix Sax Cat

Lee Dagger

An impressive pile of passports filled to the brim with visas and immigration stamps are testament to Lee’s worldwide performance history. From Miami to Marrakech, Hong Kong to Helsinki, Australia to Russia, South Africa to Ibiza – he’s played many of the hottest clubs in the world alongside some of the world’s biggest names.

Tennents Visitor Centre has teamed up with the always-amazing Babu Bombay Street Kitchen for a one off street food and beer pairing event, beer and authentic Bombay Street Food? Sold!

Taking place on 28 July, you’ll start the evening with a one-hour tour of the Brewery, followed by a taste of Babu’s delicious home-style cooking – obviously washed down with beer.

COLOUR RUN GLASGOW Hate running? Oh us too but we’re intrigued about the ‘Happiest 5k on the planet’. If you are too, head along on 17 July in your whitest of whites, run 5km with whomever you like and finish the day sweating rainbows and looking like you’ve been dipped in a big, wet tub of skittles (in other words, extremely colourful).

Saturday 9th July

Dj Rankin

(Live DJ Set)

DJ Rankin is a DJ and music producer, who has gained notoriety on the internet for his energetic and unconventional dance music remixes.

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Saturday 16th July

Calvin Logue

(Live DJ Set)

The 21 year old rising star from a small Glasgow suburb has gone from strength to strength over the past three years, with a fan base that’s growing by the day and a string of sell out events to his name. He’s played in some of the top venues in the UK and in some iconic venues in the party island of Ibiza.

Saturday 30th July Clyde 1 DJ

Dj Cassi

(Live DJ Set)

Cassi presents the Traffic & Travel for Glasgow and the West – Monday to Friday on Bowie @ Breakfast.

COMIC CON The 6th annual Glasgow Comic Con returns 2nd & 3rd July 2016 bringing a host of internationally acclaimed comic book artists and writers to Glasgow. Scotland’s Comic Book Festival will take place at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with talks, panels, signings, retailers, cosplay and a brilliant line up of guests.

From 29-31 July, games can explore new, retro and indie games while witnessing some of the world’s best eSports talent competing alongside their peers. Set in a high tempo, high energy, interactive environment, having been designed with gaming enthusiasts at its core, this is set to be the event in Scottish gamers calendars. P.S., head over to www. thestudentadvertiser.co.uk/competitions for your chance to win tickets to the festival.

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All the best events taking place in Glasgow and Edinburgh this July...

T IN THE PARK FREE GIGS Some of Scotland’s most talented young bands are set to not only play at the T Break stage at this year T in the Park but they are also performing free live gigs at pubs across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen.

Some of the free sets include Declan Welsh at Three Sisters on 4 July, MT Doubt at The Voodoo Rooms on 6 July and The LaFontaines DJ Set at Sygn Bar, on 7 July.

LOU LOU’S EDINBURGH VINTAGE FAIR PRIDE EDINBURGH After relaunching in 2015, Pride Edinburgh is back and celebrating 21 years since Pride began in Scotland. Head over to the City Chambers on Royal Mile from 1pm for speeches and the march before heading over to the music festival, hosted by Mr Gay Scotland Jamie Love and Alice Rabbit at Jam House which kicks off at 3pm.

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returns to Edinburgh on 17 July for their summer special at the Assembly Rooms. The winner of best vintage fair in the UK in 2013, 2014 & 2015 will be offering customers tonnes of stalls filled with fashion from the 40s-50s along with vintage homeware and the vintage beauty salon.

MAGIC FESTIVAL EVENTS from Vincent Gambini and Ryan Davidson and other talented magicians showing off their talents.

There’s also courtyard bars, cafes, street food, roaming magicians performing close up magic and other magical surprises.

Tickets start at £20 and the late events are on from Fri 1 July – Sun 3 July.

MagicFest is bringing the best in magic from Scotland, and around the world to Edinburgh for 8 days and one of our highlights of the festival has to be MagicFest Lates – a late night magic party at Summerhall with multiple shows and events including mindreading from Colin Cloud and David Gerrard, horror magic from Luke Eaton, sleight of hand close-up

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For a whole afternoon on 16 July, The Grassmarket will be bouncing as it hosts the biggest party in the Capital with plenty of bands across multiple stages offering non-stop entertainment. This year’s line up includes James Brown is Annie, St.Aidan’s Swing Band, Criterion Brass Band and it’ll be a brilliant day offering a taste of New Orleans to the city.

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Glasgow’s very own home-spun Indie rockers, Twin Atlantic, have been known for being not just stand up guys but also stand up musicians.

And with their unique blend of heartful song writing and hard hitting indie-riffs taking them over the world the four Glasgow born lads really are one of our greatest exports, besides a love affair with anything deep-fried.

Sam McTrusty (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Barry McKenna (lead guitar, cello, backing vocals), Ross McNae (bass guitar, piano, backing vocals) and Craig Kneale (drums, percussion, backing vocals) came together back in 2007 at Hutcheson’s Grammar School – the four’s chemistry was instant and what started as a shared dream has snowballed into a cult-following in Glasgow, Scotland and the world. It’s no surprise however, as Twin Atlantic’s honest and meaningful lyrics make for an unparalleled listening experience especially during their electrifying live shows.

GLA, set to release September 9th, is the band’s fourth studio album and has been for the first time written entirely in Glasgow and inspired

by Glasgow. It’s a band you can’t miss out on and with their new record hot on our heels, definitely keep your diary open to binge-listen to it!

We spoke to drummer Ross McNae ahead of their albums release: Q: GLA is sounding fantastic so far, we’ve heard a few singles and fan reception is great! How excited are you to get the album out there and to play on tour?

A: “It kinda feels like a long journey to get there, but it doesn’t because everything to do with album has been really quick and really natural and just relaxed yknow? So everything we’ve done has been done with no compromises and just kinda going with what our instincts tell us. Playing live was what got us all into playing music so the idea of getting to go out and play all these which we feel like would sum the band up better than we’ve ever managed to do before. It’s gonna be amazing.”

Q: GLA’s purpose is, in Sam’s words, “to take back rock and roll”. What are you taking it back from? How did you guys keep this thought in mind when writing the album?

A: “Well it’s not like a blanket kinda thing. I suppose in our little sub-genre of rock and roll we just got a bit disenchanted with the whole thing, and I suppose even we were part of the problem. You kinda fall into what’s expected of you whether that be in a live show or in an interview etc. When you think about it, rap is the new rock and roll: there’s a danger to it and excitement which was what rock music was all about. Not to say that

by releasing one album, we’re gonna change that it was more to comment on an attitude and a mind set and taking it back from ourselves. Resetting and remembering why we’re a band in the first place.”

Q: This album is named after your hometown, Glasgow. In what ways did our city influence the record?

A: “So we basically wrote this record entirely in Glasgow. Because we’re such a busy touring band we’ve always been away trying to grow the band by playing music in front of people instead of doing one tour on an album just to go away and make another one. Yknow

we’re all about the live aspect of it. I feel that this record is the realest out of all of our records just because it was made here where we’re all from and where we’ve all grown up and its bled into every aspect of the record. Even simple things, like we made this record between Sam’s house and mine yknow when we made the demos before we went to Jacknife to make it properly.

So we’d do a demo, go out and spend time with family friends or our partners and it was great because you get to write exactly what’s in your head and about the life you’re living rather than looking back to a memory or the future, we’re just talking about the here and now for the first time.”

Q: Do you feel growing up in Glasgow has made you who you are today?

A: “Definitely. We as a band owe everything to the city and to the people here - they were the first people to give us a chance and to come to our shows and support us. Everything that’s in our minds has been given to us from Glasgow so we do owe everything to this place.”

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Q: So this is an incredibly personal album – you’re all hands on like never before in order to create the raw sound you wanted along with some of the best names out there. How was it to work with the likes of Jacknife Lee (Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club) and Alan Moulder (Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters)?

A: “Well so we made three songs at the end of our last record with Jacknife: ‘Heart and Soul’, ‘Brothers and Sisters’ and ‘Hold On’. Those songs were the ones that really gave us everything that we’ve got now like the standing we’ve got as a band. They gave us the luxury of time in being able to go away and focus on writing another album without having to worry about playing shows, yknow? So getting to work with him was a bit of a no-brainer.

He’s basically just a genius living within the mountains of California. He’s from Ireland and has this studio, which if you’ll imagine has every single bit of kit in it. Basically think about any instrument you’ve ever wanted and he has the better one from the 70’s it’s like Aladin’s cave in there. So getting to work beside his skills and production expertise was incredible. He’s worked

with so many eclectic artists and being able to channel a little bit of all them plus a bit of ourselves then having him help us bring out what we were trying to do with the whole concept was really amazing. We count ourselves lucky for getting to work with amazing people like him.”

Q: You recently played a secret show at King Tut’s which sold out in two minutes!

Did you expect to sell out Tut’s so quick?

A: “Well you never expect a gig to sell out, but we all knew it would just because our support in Glasgow is just so much bigger. So it was cool because you hear those stories about your own favourite bands so to have that happen in a gig of your own is pretty wild isn’t it?”

Q: So GLA is an album inspired by Glasgow, but the supporting tour will only be coming as close as Edinburgh! When can Weegie fans expect to hear the album live?

A: “So we wanted the first show that we did for the whole album to be in Glasgow which is why we did the show in Tut’s and then we’re doing this wee

tour of smaller venues over the summer.

We’re just trying to go to a few places we haven’t been for a while and then there’s the sort of places where you have to play like London. But we will play in Glasgow, there will definitely be a number of Glasgow shows across the album. We’ll be making when clear soon, very soon. I know, but you all don’t know!”

Q: Last time you were here on tour it was a massive show at the SECC, how surreal was it to perform in your hometown’s biggest stage?

A: “Yeah it was crazy. Yknow when we started the band, it didn’t exist. Yknow when we grew up we always joke around and said like ‘imagine playing one of the halls in the SECC’. But we were just finishing off some stuff for our last album and we were joking with the promoter, Dave McGeechan from DF Concerts who do every one of our shows in Glasgow and most across Scotland. We just go joking with him and before we knew it, it was booked and tickets were on sale and we were just like ‘what have we done, this is the end of the band I can’t believe we’ve done this’. But it turned out well, like the Tut’s one the tickets went and

the people loved it and wanted to be there – it turned out to be the best experience of our whole musical lives.”

Q: So you’ve been a band for eight years, done it all and conquered the world. So what’s next for Twin Atlantic?

A: “Well what’s next is this record. Like you’ve said, we’ve managed to do much more than we ever thought we’d be able to do even in a dreamland. We got to travel all over the world and see all these things – so at the end of all that it made sense to, not look back because we’re not that kind of band, but at the end of the last album there was something different where we actually thought to ourselves exactly what you’ve said. We might not be the biggest band in the world, but we’ve achieved so much more than we ever thought was possible for four wee guys from Glasgow. So what’s next for the band is to just make something as real as we can and make something which is as authentic to our lives as possible and that’s why we’ve brought it back to where we’re from. The record isn’t about Glasgow; it was more inspired by it. So I suppose it’s about being proud of where you’re from. It’s about wherever you are in the world, and the feeling and the connection you have to that place and with your own city or country. That’s what made the most sense for us at this point as a band.”

Catch Twin Atlantic at Edinburgh’s La Belle Angele on 15th July.

by Connor Tollan Twitter:

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REMEMBERING THE ARCHES

When The Arches closed last year, Glasgow didn’t just lose one of its most popular nightlife establishments, it also lost a big part of its cultural identity when it came to the arts. It wasn’t so long ago that Glasgow was awarded the European City of Culture prize for its dedication to promoting all forms of artistic endeavours: music, film, fashion, theatre, comedy, history… you name it. Glasgow is considered a hotbed for things of such ilk, and The Arches typified the city’s appreciation for all of it. It was a hub for everything artistic; a cultural cornerstone where many gathered for nearly three decades to celebrate art, community, expressionism and a few hours of carefree escapism. Until the bureaucrats at Glasgow City Council deemed it unsafe and took it away.

The Arches did make headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent years though.

Like all nightclubs in Glasgow – and Great Britain for that matter – drugs did find their way in and, unfortunately, there were some casualties. However, unlike most other clubs, The Arches was facilitated to help those in medical need. If you’ve ever attended a Pressure night, you’ve probably seen the odd few folk stroking the walls thinking it was one of their cats; there’s no denying that a lot of people were out of their minds. It is unfortunate that people did get hospitalised and even lose their lives; but this could have happened just as easily anywhere else. At least The Arches had trained medical staff on standby – who saved more lives throughout the years than lost. The Arches staff didn’t make headlines

for the lives they did save – and they couldn’t always save all of them. But at the end of the day, having an association with drugs is never going to boost your profile in the eyes of law enforcement, no matter how well you deal with them.

Granted, The Arches did make headlines more so than other clubs when it came to punters and narcotics. Some of the nights they put on attracted Generation Melted types, due to the type of music being party orientated. Drugs have always played a huge factor in rave culture, and thus it is difficult to monitor them in clubs. No matter how many sniffer dogs there are, you can bet people will somehow manage to find a way to be sniffing in the toilet later on if that’s what they want to do. The bouncers at The Arches were thorough searchers during crackdown periods; but that didn’t stop the circulation in the venue, as people smuggled them in God knows how.

It’s understandable why the governing bodies came cracking down hard; it was unfortunate but it happened. As a result, though, the city has lost a big part of its commerce, not to mention an establishment which stood out head and shoulders above most others. Politics aside: it was just a great venue rife with a diverse range of entertainment.

The venue was synonymous with ground breaking club nights such as Pressure and Colours. It was an institution for dance music – everything from mainstream

leaders like David Guetta; to underground experimentalists like Burial; to the soul shattering audio assault of gabber; and whatever noise George Bowie likes to violate eardrums with. The venue helped usher in since the dawn of rave, and showcased it in all its neon-lit forms. It was a generational hotspot; chances are your maw and da’ saw Daft Punk there at some point long before they were cool to us.

But it wasn’t just dance music either. The Arches saw all types take to the stage and entertain crowds – from indie rock titans like Foals, to hip hop dons like GZA from Wu Tang Clan. There were also plays, spoken word poetry slams and guest speakers. Heck, you could even go to their Octopussy night every Wednesday and jump about on a bouncy castle. It accommodated different types of fun under one big umbrella of forward thinking entertainment. However, clubbing made up for 50% of the venue’s annual revenue, and when the license was revoked, it marked the death knell for every future event.

One year later, and the void left by the closure of The Arches is still being felt.

Even in a city like Glasgow – where there’s always something to do in a wide array of brilliant venues – it still lacks the majesty of The Arches. Some of the established nights have moved elsewhere (Pressure now resides in SWG3, for instance), and while they’re still enjoyable, the aura The Arches had has yet to be replicated.

They say diversity is the spice of life, and

Glasgow has lots to enjoy; but to lose one of its hottest commodities is a sad loss to this day.

One of the things that made The Arches truly special was the community aspect.

Everyone was welcome. Nights out there consisted of people from all ages groups and different walks of life, all united under one roof. Friendships were formed there; romances were sparked; many laughs were had; art and culture was discovered, celebrated and appreciated. We might not see a venue in the city as multi-layered again, though there are still plenty of individual spots which thrive all the same.

If you want to go see a play or experience brilliant alternative music in a basement, Oran Mor on Byres Road is hard to beat. If you want to get sweaty to some techno, Subby just around the corner is the best nightclub in the country. The great thing about Glasgow is that it celebrates culture – whether it’s arts or crime – therefore, there is plenty to do.

But the impact The Arches had exceeded far beyond city limits. Hence why so many notable artists from across the globe aided the fight for its survival when it closed last year. It’s a shame for future generations who might not ever experience it. For most of us in the central belt, it was a rite of passage as we embarked on our party going adventures. At least we can all look back on it fondly, knowing that its legacy will always

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July PICK

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OF THE MONTH

It’s no great secret that Scotland’s music scene is a thing to be proud of. So we here at TSA have teamed up with Glasgow’s very own New Hellfire Club to bring you a monthly pick of who we think are doing epically well right now. Keep your eyes out for these up and coming bands. This is TSA and New Hellfire Club’s ‘Pick of the Month’.

LEANNE SMITH Hi there Leanne, long time no speak!

I have to say, we’re glad to finally get you in for the POTM interview, as you are certainly up there as one of our favourite staff choices for best singer songwriter we have in the shop. So open us up by telling us a bit about yourself then, what’s been happening in Leanne Smith world?

Hi Jamie, I’m delighted to be doing this interview. Thank you for the kind words and for the endless support from NHC – it really means a lot. It’s so nice to see the great things you guys do for the unsigned music scene.

A few months ago, I finished my first year of studying music therapy so I’ve been pretty absorbed in uni work and placement for most of the year. It’s been extremely fulfilling to see how powerful music is and how much it can help people. I’ve enjoyed living in Edinburgh and sharing this experience with lovely new people. It’s been a really great learning experience on all levels.

I’m enjoying the summer break now before I start the final year of my course. I’m loving my new job as a community music workshop tutor. I’m also really appreciating having more time to spend on creative passions; getting back in touch with the music-related activities that I love like singing, playing, gigging, songwriting and seeing live music.

I went to XpoNorth a few weeks ago which was really fun. I love being around other creative people and celebrating the creative industries. I was delighted to get to sing

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with one of my favourite bands, Foreignfox.

We did a recording of one of their beautiful songs in the Buzz Project bus which was a really cool experience.

You hail from Aberdeen, stayed for a while in Edinburgh, and pretty much gig up and down the country when you can, so tell us then, what’s your favourite city crowd to play to, and why?

Yeah, I’ve noticed that I seem to hang onto places where I’ve lived before. I love having reasons to go back. I’m struggling to choose a favourite city crowd, however one of my favourite audiences in general is John Lewis customers when I’m playing in their store. It’s one of those gigs where I’m hidden and blending in with the shop.

Customers browse the store; they can hear me but don’t see me unless they walk past. They are always super friendly and appreciative. It is genuinely one of my favourite gigs.

Tell us a bit about why you got into music in the first place, was it a family member that you followed in their footsteps? Do you have music in your blood, so to speak?

I’ve always loved singing and tapping rhythms since I was little. The earliest memory I have of being inspired to play the guitar was when I was standing outside of (what used to be) a music shop in my hometown. A guy in the shop said, “Tell your mum to buy a guitar.” Ever since then, I kept asking my parents for a guitar.

(His sales skills were clearly effective, or I obviously didn’t need much persuading.) I got my first guitar on my 7th birthday but I

didn’t play it much until I started secondary school. It was during my first year when I was inspired and motived to learn guitar properly after seeing bands playing in the assembly hall at lunchtimes.

A few members of my family have played instruments in the past and my Dad is a music enthusiast. I grew up with Green Day, Foo Fighters, No Doubt and lots of other great bands thanks to him.

We recently had you at one of our fundraiser gigs early on in the year (or was it the end of last year? My memory is most certainly getting worse) and you belted out a cracker of a Fleetwood Mac cover, which you most certainly made your own. Do you generally try and slot in a cover or two to a set, and do you think it’s expected at gigs these days?

Yeah I really enjoyed that gig. It was earlier this year, don’t worry – mine can be fuzzy sometimes as well! Thank you.

I love playing that song – especially with friends as a full band. Yeah, I try to put a cover in the middle of a set most of the time. It’s fun to play and it can also be fun for the audience to hear a song that they recognise. The contrast between original songs and a cover can be good because it gives the audience a change from listening to songs that they haven’t heard before.

I think it’s a good way of connecting with them. I think it can be expected for some venues and it depends on what type of gig or event you’re playing at. It also depends on how well the audience knows your original songs. I think it’s exciting to play a cover because you can make it into your own style.

We have a lot of musicians working alongside us who juggle their music with full time life stuff, such as uni, jobs, parenting! How hard do you think it is to juggle a career in anything but music, but still manage to keep music

to the forefront? Is it just a case of making time for the music like you do with a hobby you love, or does it take a bit more obsession than most other things do?

Since starting my uni course last year, I’ve realised how conflicting it is to get the balance right between my uni course, which is in the health field, and music, which is what I studied in my popular music degree. I’ve found that it can be quite challenging trying to keep a hold of everything I’ve been doing for the past four years whilst trying my best with my new course. I get really enthusiastic and ambitious which can be great but it’s something I have to monitor. I think the key is time management – it’s just a case of reminding myself to use this key! I sometimes think that I should be focusing mostly on uni work but then my musicrelated stuff gets put to the side a bit. I’ve found that it’s so important to keep music stuff going because it’s very much a huge part of my life that makes me happy. We should always keep doing what makes us happy!

So what are you working on now then, anything exciting in the pipeline coming up that the readers know about? What gigs are on the horizon?

I’m playing in Edinburgh at BrewDog on Thursday, 30th June with some friends and at The Jam House on Friday 8th July. I’m looking forward to busking over summer as well. I’m planning and rehearsing for my set at Belladrum which I’m very excited about.

I’ve been organizing recording sessions and music video projects for two songs and will be getting together with friends to collab on new music. I’m also looking forward to getting involved with groups that aim to provide more creative opportunities for unsigned bands and artists. I also want to say that the photo above was done by my good friend David Anderson, check him out online too when you get the chance!

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It’s all about Techno TOP EVENTS IN JULY....

by Kieran Fisher Twitter:

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k.fisher@tsaglasgow.com

SLAM TENT AFTERPARTY SUB CLUB, 8TH JULY

DAVE CLARKE AT THE CAVES THE CAVES, 9TH JULY

The Slam tent is the most happening attraction at T in the Park. Throughout the years it’s been known to see punters get lost there for the entire weekend, forgetting that some of the biggest acts in the world are headlining the main stage.

However, not everybody can go to T; some folk have to settle for a night out in Glasgow that weekend. If you’re one of the few poor, lost souls not attending the festival this year, don’t fret.

Slam will be bringing the party to Subby, with a special guest from T. With a line-up consisting of Harvey McKay, Chris Liebing and more, you know whoever the surprise is will be a colossal treat.

Dave Clarke’s moniker is ‘The Baron of Techno.’ It was bestowed upon him by the legendary DJ John Peel, and no one disputed it. He’s a legend in the game and if you don’t embrace this opportunity to go see him you’re missing out on a very special event. The venue dates all the way back to the 18th century and is has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. However, there wasn’t a lot of techno gigs back then. This is going to be a special one, as there’s nothing better than experiencing pounding bass in historic Edinburgh architecture.

MARQUIS HAWKES – ALBUM LAUNCH

DERRICK CARTER – 5 HOUR SET

SUB CLUB, 9TH JULY

Marquis Hawkes brings the party to Subby to celebrate the release of his critically acclaimed new album, ‘Social Housing.’ THUMP described it as ‘12 tracks of undulating, club-damaging dancefloor magic.’ Mixmag heralded Hawkes as ‘a f**king don’ after hearing it. That’s high praise from two of the most respected publications in electronic music; and the live show promises to be just as epic, as Hawkes’ brand of soulful techno is perfect for that transcendent dancefloor experience. Hawkes typifies the idea that music can be a journey, and without pretence. This will be a belter of an evening.

SLEAZE RECORDS PRESENTS: HANS BOUFFMYHRE LA CHEETAH, 22ND JULY Glasgow’s own Hans Bouffmyhre has been a prominent figure in the city techno scene for a decade now with his legendary Sleaze nights.

Now a known commodity around the world, he continues to flood dancefloors with earth shattering techno in his homeland whenever he can. Glasgow has produced some of the finest DJ’s and producers around throughout the years, and Hans is one of them. You owe it to yourself to check him out if you haven’t already.

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This one will be a no-brainer to most fans of house and techno. All the praise in the world has already been thrown his way already, but Carter continues to warrant the accolades after all these years. He’s a ground breaker. A forefather.

An icon. A wizard behind the decks as well as the production booth. If it wasn’t for Carter, the modern scene might not be as good as it is.

His influence on underground electronic music is monumental. He’s been a regular visitor to Glasgow throughout the years, and generations old and new welcome him back each time with arms wide open.

BEDOUIN CABARET VOLTAIRE 6TH AUGUST Bedouin is a Brooklyn-based production & DJ partnership between nomads Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe who are creating their own idiosyncratic spell of melodies and rhythms.

Together they share an eclectic sonic vision that pulls from diverse influences owing to their Middle Eastern heritage, Western upbringing, and world travels. Their combined musical backgrounds capture’s the sensibility of imagination and constantly explores the connection between ourselves and the future.

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FATBOY SLIM IS COMING TO THE HYDRO

AND IT’S GOING TO BE EPIC! Legendary DJ Fatboy Slim has announced his first ever performance at The SSE Hydro, entitled ‘The Night Rave Before Christmas’, and it will take place this December. To be playing such a huge venue is a testament to the staying power of one of Britain’s finest musical exports, in a career that’s seen him ascend from just a guy in a relatively successful band to one of the biggest disc jockeys on the planet.

Norman Cook is a musician of many talents, having played in all kinds of genres for close to 40 years now. His first foray into music was under the name of DJ Quentox during his student days. When he attended uni in Brighton, the city was turning into quite the party haven, and Cook supplied many of them with hip hop.

At the time, hip hop was slowly emerging in America, but thanks to Cook, it found a home on the beaches of Brighton as well, and it was because of DJ’s like him pushing this movement forward that it began making its way into UK eardrums and influencing the future acid house and breakbeat artists who would rise to underground prominence a few years later.

After uni, Cook began playing with The Housemartins, a guitar band who are so far removed from the sounds he’s associated with these days. While never his passion project, he helped them create a couple of chart hits before their premature breakup.

From the ashes of The Housemartins, two of his bandmates would form ‘90’s indie mainstays The Beautiful South. Cook on the other hand would go on to form reggae

outfit Beats International, followed by a project under the name of Freak Power, before venturing into house music with Pizzaman. All of these musical outlets scored some hits; but it was the one that was to come after that would see Cook embark on his journey to the top.

In 1996, he would start performing under the pseudonym Fatboy Slim, and under this alias, he’s enjoyed monumental success, having produced some of the biggest dance tracks of all time and headlined stages all over the world. He was one of the progenitors of the breakbeat movement which dominated the UK charts for much of the ‘90’s; but you could never classify him solely as one genre, as would incorporate all different flavours and styles into his arsenal.

The ‘90’s would see him release a slew of commercial hits. If you regularly frequent Co-op supermarkets, you can still hear his remix of Cornerstone’s “Brimful of Asha’’ on a daily basis, and it still sounds fantastic. However, in 2001 he released one of the greatest dance albums of all time, titled “Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars.’’ It features collaborations with then phenomenon Macy Gray, as well as the hit single “Weapon of Choice’’ which is probably better remembered for Christopher Walken’s amazing dance moves in the video than the song itself.

The album is a cocktail of different styles, featuring everything from soul to techno.

It typifies Cook’s mercurial musical output, and holds up as a strong body of work as

opposed to a collection of songs like most mainstream electronic albums, which tend to focus more on club orientated tracks.

With “Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars,’’ he released an album you could cornily classify as a musical journey of sorts.

For over 20 years, he’s been at the forefront of electronic music, which is a legendary feat only Daft Punk, Moby, The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy have equalled.

Like these artists, Cook has evolved with the times, never settling in a comfort zone, forever pushing the boundaries of what dance music can be. As such, his music has remained intriguing and fresh.

In 2008, he would form a side project called Brighton Port Authority. They would only release one album, but they did score a minor hit with the track “Toe Jam’’ which featured Talking Heads singer David Byrne and grime superstar Dizzee Rascal.

Talk about an eclectic collaboration. The video also featured a lot of naked people, including Cook giving it his best swinging helicopter.

However, long before the bright lights and big stages – and even before his years skipping between various projects, Norman Cook was a busker. He hasn’t forgotten his roots either, having recently confirmed himself as an ambassador for Busk In London, a self-explanatory organisation really. “I started my career busking with Paul Heaton pre The House Martins, we were called The Stomping Pond Frogs in the early 1980s,’’ he told the Hydro, “so

I’m very proud to be a supporter of buskers nationwide. It’s a story come full circle.”

To celebrate his appearance in the city, June saw buskers in Glasgow take to the streets to perform some of his biggest hits.

Most notably, Jamie Keenan – the drummer of Scottish rap-rockers The Lafontaines – spearheaded the charge. Once again proving that he hasn’t forgotten his roots, Cook has even invited the buskers to his Hydro show as a show of gratitude.

Even after all these years, he still finds ways to spark out-of-the-box creativity and encourage people to pick up their instruments and play some tunes – even if it’s just on the streets.

The Hydro gig will be a great night, celebrating a long, diverse career that’s still as vibrant today as it was when it changed the face of dance music back in 1996. Who knows what kinds of surprises he’ll have in store; but even if it’s just a collection of hits making soundwaves throughout the Hydro, it’ll still be worth the money. Staying power is a hard thing to achieve in music, and Fatboy is a prime example how to not only stay relevant, but continue to lead the way through evolution. More artists should escape their comfort zones from time to time. All you have to do is look at Norman Cook and see that success can be achieved just by doing your own thing and taking the odd risk.

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KRS-ONE LIVE AT 02 ABC (8/7/16) Rap icon KRS-ONE brings his huge catalogue of tracks dating back to the mid-1980s to the UK for four live dates, including one night in Glasgow’s O2 ABC. Hailing from The Bronx, MC / producer and hip hop heavyweight KRS-One, AKA Kris Parker, was head honcho of Boogie Down Productions – one of the most influential, hardcore hip hop outfits of the 1980s. His political and socially conscious raps earned him the nickname “the Teacha” and along with his complex wordplay, has built a reputation as one of the most respected voices in hip hop; a voice that would contribute to it being more than just a music genre.

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THE WHITE BUFFALO O2 ABC (19/7/16)

American dark blues singer/songwriter The White Buffalo plays O2 ABC on Tuesday 19th July as part of a European Tour in support of his new album, Love and the Death of Damnation, which was released in Europe last month on CD and vinyl with three exclusive bonus tracks.

Led by singer/songwriter Jake Smith, The White Buffalo is probably best known for his numerous song placements in the TV series Sons of Anarchy, including the series finale song ‘Come Join the Murder’, which was co-written with series producer Kurt Sutter and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Music and Lyrics.

DON BROCO

ORAN MOR (26-27/7/16) Don Broco are an English alternative rock fourpiece whose name has become synonymous with relentless touring and confidently boisterous live shows.

Their style has often been related to genres such as alt rock, pop rock and post-hardcore, with their début album Priorities having elements of all three genres.

Their follow up album Automatic was released in August 2015, resulting in a tour supporting Bring Me The Horizon and 5 Seconds of Summer.

STEREOPHONICS

EDINBURGH CASTLE ESPLANADE (15-16/7/16) Welsh indie rock band, Stereophonics, will be performing 2 events in Edinburgh between Friday 15 July and Saturday 16 July 2016 at the Castle Esplanade.

Frequenters of the UK festival circuit year after year, Stereophonics are without a doubt one of the country’s most universally loved artists.

Perhaps it is their timeless hit singles or the manner in which they conduct a crowd, either way they unite the whole audience no matter what your preference of genre.

Scott’s tragic death, KRS-One created the Stop The Violence Movement, which led to the release of the single ‘Self Destruction’.

After five albums with BDP, his entrance as a solo artist was explosive and 1993’s Return of the Boom Bap introduced KRS-One to the world with legendary tracks including ‘Sound of da Police’ and ‘“P” Is Still Free’. KRS-One has been celebrated as the “conscience of hip hop” (Rolling Stone), “the greatest live emcee ever” (The Source), the “spokesperson for hip hop” (Wall Street Journal), and with 20 published albums to his credit and numerous appearances with other artists, KRS-One is believed to have written the most rhymes in hip hop’s history.

Be in the presence of rap royalty and witness this major voice of hip hop, live on 8 July at 02 ABC.

THE HOLY GHOSTS STEREO (21/22/7/16)

The Holy Ghosts formed in January 2012 to spread the good word of the rock ‘n’ roll gospel. They are a five-piece band from Edinburgh playing Rock ‘n’ Roll/Country with a dash of the Blues.

They draw inspiration from the R’n’B, Country Rock and Americana bands of the 60s and 70s and apply a unique twist of Scottish young manhood.

Performing live remains the group’s forte with the use of razor sharp guitars, wailing harmonica, honky tonk piano, spine tingling three part harmonies and charismatic stage presence make them an exciting live performance.

Catch them at Stereo on 22 July or The Mash Hall in Edinburgh on the 21st,

TWIN ATLANTIC

LE BELLE ANGELE (15/7/16) With Twin Atlantic, their success was and still is growing exponentially. The band started in Glasgow, building a reputation on the local scene and even landing a support slot with Circa Survive before recording their debut EP entitled A Guidance from Colour. They released their first single ‘Audience & Audio’ on December 24 2007.

Kerrang! were key in their early career, giving them a platform that boosted their status enough to land support slots on tour with Biffy Clyro. Following this, they supported Blink 182 and Say Anything.

DEAP VALLY

BROADCAST (25/7/16) Deap Vally, the Los Angeles duo comprising Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards, return to the fray with their brilliant new album, Femejism, set for release via Cooking Vinyl on 16th September.

Recorded in studios in Downtown Los Angeles and The San Fernando Valley, the album was produced by the band themselves and with Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ guitarist Nick Zinner. Fresh from recent North American tours with Peaches and with Wolfmother, Deap Vally now head to the UK this summer for early album preview shows.

The events listed below were correct and up to date at time of going to print but please check the venue’s own website prior to booking

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Gig Guide: Music & Clubbing

EDINBURGH FRI, 01 JUL

CLAY + WHITEHILL GROVE Fusion of Factory Records style indie with a funky, falsetto groove.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £7.00 FELIX HOT CHIP DJ He’s playing all night. You’re dancing all night!

Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £10.00 Hey QT SWEATY DANCEY DISCO N’ FUNK PARTY FOR QUEERS AND THEIR PALS - Free Pride fundraiser Wee Red Bar: 23:00 £3.00

SAT, 02 JUL

FRI, 15 JUL SWEATY PALMS, Facial Slurs, Peppermint Fiction, The Rotations Tickets on the door, £5 or £10 with Double A Side Vinyl Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 £5.00 BLACK CAT BONE + THE WET LOOK + SMITTEN Blues Rock n Roll 4 piece Electric Circus: 19:00 £7.00 Minival with Cristof, Gangs Of Seaton One of Scotlands leading collectives, and the north easts electronic carnival for freaks Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £5.00

SAT, 16 JUL

STIPE - THE R.E.M. TRIBUTE Stipe play Automatic for the People Electric Circus: 19:00 £10.00

THE MACHINE RAGES ON Playing all the classics from RATM’s 4 studio albums Electric Circus: 19:00 £10.00

Liquid Rave Old Skool from Andrew Wilson, Craig Wilson, and Chub Kray The Liquid Room: 22:00 £7.00

MON, 18 JUL

Hector’s Ultragroove w/ Fudge Fingas 3 Hour set with Gareth Sommerville on warm-up duties Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £6.00

SUN, 03 JUL Taste 22nd Anniversary 22nd Birthday party DJ’s Fisher & Price , Martin Valentine and Steven Wanless The Liquid Room: 22:30 £10.00

TUE, 05 JUL The Dirty Three + Support Three piece instrumental group of Violin,Guitar and Drums.

Summerhall: 20:00 £22.00

OCTOBER DRIFT Wall of sound guitars, soaring, ponderous vocals and driving, urgent drums.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £6.00

TUE, 19 JUL DED RABBIT Rebel Westerns, The Dirty Vinyl Experience Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 £7.00 Hashman Deejay [Mood Hut / Future Times] and Ramzi (live) [1080p / RVNG] Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £8.00

FRI, 22 JUL

THU, 07 JUL

BRITTLE HEAD GIRL + LAW OF THE CHORD + THE ELLIES Influenced by 70’s rock, 80’s cock, 90’s alt-rock, 00’s stoner rock and tinnitus Electric Circus: 19:00 £6.00

MADE AS MANNEQUINS, Tormain, Whitehill Grove Energetic pop with catchy melody specialists Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 £5.00

Telfort’s Good Place: Smallpeople (Smallville Records, Hamburg) One off special type thing Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £7.00

FRI, 08 JUL

SAT, 23 JUL

THE INFINITY PARADE Album Launch Vocal harmonies, guitar melodies with percussion, bass and lyrics that ask questions while telling stories.

Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 FREE

Definition Mark Balneaves and Martin Lightbody use turntables, laptops and FX on your ears and your feet.

Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £5.00

ROBIN ADAMS + KIERAN ROBINSON Glasgow artist with gift for the craft of simple yet powerful emotional songmanship Electric Circus: 19:00 £5.00

PLUM DUFF The bad boys of midlife crisis rock™ are back Electric Circus: 19:00 £7.00

Melting Pot whatever they feel: disco, house, techno, funk, soul and beyond.

Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £6.00

SAT, 09 JUL SCOOPS Fresh off a busy few months of touring around Europe Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 £8.00 P IN THE DARK: COLOUR TRAP + OUR SMALLEST ADVENTURES + PARALLEL LIGHTS Skipping T in the Park this year?

Electric Circus: 19:00 £5.00 TEESH No.36 ~ Semi Deluxe & DJ Cheers Records are circles and dancing = shapes Sneaky Pete’s: 23:00 £5.00

THU, 14 JUL ACRYLIC Atmospheric, intricate sounds with explosive, psychedelic rock.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £5.00 Rangda Richard Bishop, Ben Chasny and Chris Corsano together and seperate Summerhall: 19:30 £15.00

WED, 27 JUL THU, 28 JUL Tongue Trap EP Launch Fresh, feminist perspective on life in a punk/ riot grrrl/ grunge style.

Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 £6.00

FRI, 29 JUL YOUNG STATES, Concrete Kingdoms, Robyn Herdman Simply Rock ‘n Roll Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 £7.00 SUNDAY PUNK CLUB + DUNT + DANIEL WAX OFF Recently supported the U.K subs which might give you an idea.

Electric Circus: 19:00 £6.00 Optimo (Espacio) & Sparky With Sparky (Numbers/Optimo Music) Summerhall: 23:00 £12.00

SAT, 30 JUL ACADEMY STRANGERS EP LAUNCH: ACADEMY STRANGERS + EXIT THE THEATRE + SLEEPLESS GIANTS Explosive 4 piece alternative rock band based in Edinburgh Electric Circus: 19:00 £6.00

Kid Canaveral (Album Launch) & Friends Album launch for ‘Faulty Inner Dialogue’ Lost Map Records Summerhall: 20:00 £10.00

SUN, 31 JUL

Jamie Robert Ross + Steve Grozier Double headline show with special guests JOHN HARVEY, AIMEE PENMAN, TAYLOR BUNTAIN and DOMINIC BOGLE Hug and Pint: 19:30 FREE

ITHICA, Sapien, Orphan Works Hardcore London-based 5 piece make their first trip to Scotland.

Sneaky Pete’s: 19:00 TBC

Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

THU, 04 AUG

MON, 04 JUL

ALABAMA 3 Blimmin Eck! It’s Alabama 3.

The Liquid Room: 19:00 £20.00

RICK REDBEARD Rare outing for one of Scotland’s finest voices in preparation for his next record Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00

SAT, 06 AUG Kathryn Joseph 2015 SAY award winner + The Anchoress Summerhall: 19:00 £15.00

GLASGOW

FRI, 27 MAY TANNARA + INNES WHITE “Trig” Album launch Hug and Pint: 20:00 £8.00

FRI, 01 JUL Sweaty Palms Single Launch Support from Lylo and Guinness Broadcast: 19:00:00 £6.00 A Sudden Burst of Colour + Foreignfox + Nothing>Universe Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £5 Adv / £7 TOM HINGLEY & THE KAR-PETS + FEET OF CLAY + MCKELLAR Inspiral Carpets tribute band featuring the former lead singer of the Inspirals Hug and Pint: 19:30 £15.00 Common People & 90s Bingo Glasgow’s original and best 90’s club night with 90’s prize bingo before the club starts.

The Flying Duck: 21:00 Free before 11pm Dirty Sirens Crossover hip hop and grime from up and coming DJ fatale Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE STAND UP FIGHT BACK: Solidarity with Orlando WHEN LGBTQ LIVES ARE UNDER ATTACK, WHAT DO WE DO? The Art School: 23:00 Pay what you can Glitterbang! Ultimate DIva Europop Disco Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students

Enjoyable Moment Cosmic Dead curated avante-electro psyche-out DJs Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE Brut Brut represented in its entirety for the full four hours, no guest.

The Art School: 23:00 £5.00

SAT, 09 JUL Glasgow Alternative & Burlesque Mega-Fair Moved back to QMU from O2 ABC QMU: 12:00:00 £4.00

Slowclub Presents: The Blas Collective Celtic Connections glitterati perform a night of inspiring covers, originals and classics Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

THE TELESCOPES + ST DELUXE Highly influential experimental, drone, noise, dream & psych for over 20 years Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00

TUE, 05 JUL The Animal Mothers + The Reverse Cowgirls + Faiides Broadcast: 19:00:00 Free Bloodlines T in the Park warm up show Hug and Pint: 19:00 £3.00 NHC Presents : Eric13 (Combichrist) + Splintered Halo + Guests Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £6.00 GoldMold Presents: Pale Kids + Election Year Punk bands playing Pop songs but not Pop Punk Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

WED, 06 JUL 100 FABLES + DELPHI + NOAH NOAH new wave and post punk electro Hug and Pint: 19:30 £2.00 DH Lawrence & The Vaudeville Skiffle Show + Ciaran McGhee Folksy Americana with a jug band, skiffly groove Nice N Sleazy: 20:00:00 £11.00 10 Pence Mix: Kapil Seshasayee + Chrissy Barnacle + Luminous An eclectic bag of acoustic, electronica, improvisation, sludge, noise and weirdness Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

THU, 07 JUL

SAT, 02 JUL Cold Dog Soup + Le Thug (Fundraiser Gig) Broadcast: 19:00:00 £5.00

Greater The Divide EP Launch + Nothing>Universe + Raza Broadcast: 19:00:00 £5.00

The Naked Feedback + Support Tantalising rock with untold temptation Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £5.00

ZEITGEIST Progressive instrumental trio rooted in jazz and heavy metal Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00

Deathkill4000 Ultra-cutting edge dark electro, hip hop and post punk Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE

Struggle with Lenin Death Mask+ Me Rex + Tommy Simpson (Holding Drinks) DIY punk label presents monthly showcase Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

Harsh Tug Delicious Hip Hop Trap RnB OG CHRONIC Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students

Lost Limbs + Civil Elegies + Bridal Shower + Milktoast Nice N Sleazy: 20:00:00 £8.00

Acoustic open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Free entry and free beer for performers Nice N Sleazy: 20:00:00 Free

Fit for An Autopsy Support from From Sorrow to Serenity G2: 18:30:00 £10.00

Night of the Jaguar Cleoslaptra, Daniel M, Becky Marshall, MR TC The Art School: 23:00 £4.00

LEANNE & THE RADIX + LUCIENS GHOST + BRYNOVSKY Multi-cultural six-piece build from the foundations of reggae group The iFoundation Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00

FRI, 08 JUL

SUN, 03 JUL

The Flying Duck’s Big Vegan Fete Now Monthly, vegan Stall of cakes, foods, cosmetics and other goods for a wee free afternoon jaunt all The Flying Duck: 12:00 FREE

Saul Williams Blend of poetry and alternative hip hop O2 ABC2: 19:00:00 £16.50

KRS One It’s KRS! See our Picks of the month O2 ABC: 19:00:00 £20.00

Monster Hospital Botch meets Beyonce DJ smash Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE Danse Macarbe Goth from 1979 to 2016, interspersed with a healthy burst of italo-disco, and a not insignificant dash of 80s synthpop – Donation to Shelter Scotland for requests The Art School: 23:00 £5.00 Take It Sleazy! Chart Pop Disco Madness Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00

Free

SUN, 10 JUL Tiny Vinyl + Stramash + The Elephant Men Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £4.00 Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE DONUT Hip Hop Crunk Party FUN Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students

MON, 11 JUL Animals As Leaders Washington Djent Cathouse: 18:30:00 £12.00 Youth Man Destructive Brummie sex punk trio Attic: 19:00:00 £7.00 Acoustic open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Free entry and free beer for performers Nice N Sleazy: 20:00:00 Free Slowclub Presents: Blochestra Bloc’s own mini orchestra - new members welcome to join no matter your experience Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

TUE, 12 JUL HD Music Presents : Tired Lion (AUS) + Hello Operator + Guests Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 Free FAIRHORNS + KABOBO + JOYCE DELANEY Punk scruff screamz Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00 Repeater Presents: Orphan Works + Ex Wives Post-hardcore, noise rock - for the strong-willed, not the faint-hearted Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

WED, 13 JUL The Low Anthem Multi-dimensional future folk Broadcast: 19:00:00 £15.00

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JULY 2016, ISSUE 23

Sturgill Simpson Abandoning country? Probably not.

O2 ABC: 19:00:00 £17.50 THE HAZEY JANES Dundee’s finest play sure to be awesome new album ‘The Light Comes Back’ Hug and Pint: 19:30 £8.00 Bianca + Earths + Forest Fires Mathy, Indie consortium of epic proportions Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE Wazouru House Techno Dance Love Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Allsorts Cabaret: Innocence Bliss + Markee de Saw + Wild Card Kitty + much more!

Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £7/£9

THU, 14 JUL Supergroups - The Flying Duck’s 9th Birthday Taking members of some of Glasgow’s finest bands (Breakfast Muff, Spinning Coin, Whilst, MR TC etc) and mashing them up into surprise new bands. Cos that’s what parties are all about!

The Flying Duck: 20:00 £5.00 Alexa Dexa + The Oliphant Collective Toy electro, trip-hop - for fans of Coco Rosie Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE Kris Breezy (bassment) - House Techno Real Life Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free Let’s Play God + When we were Dead Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 Free

FRI, 15 JUL Belly Joyous pop-rock.

Garage: 19:00:00

£20.00

Vodun Voodoo fuelled turbo-metal riffage Broadcast: 19:00:00 £7.00 Frisco Frisco The Art School: 19:00

TBC

Inside The Ropes with Paul Heyman Standard O2 ABC: 19:30:00 £30/£90 vip Master Blaster A clubnight dedicated to the best of Motown, funk and soul Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE Gimme Shelter The Gimme Shelter crew move to a new midmonth slot, powering through all the rock n roll from Bo Diddley to Brian Jonestown The Flying Duck: 23:00 Free before 11pm £5/£3

SUN, 17 JUL

FRI, 22 JUL

WED, 27 JUL

Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles New musical venture fronted by singersongwriter and… former Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist Billy Bibby.

Broadcast: 19:00:00 £6.00

Jackfruit Slims Pulp Fiction vibe night.

Film screening, Live surf rock bands, rock n roll all night, special menu, and the world famous twist competition.

We left the gimp at home.

The Flying Duck: 15:00 £5 after 22hr

Kentucky Headhunters Grammy winning honky tonk, blues, and Southern rock O2 ABC2: 19:00:00 £17.50

WOODWIFE’S SUMMER PARTY Sunday night party with Woodwife and pals and get to hear a sneak preview of their Mugstock Festival set with new bassist Jordan.

Hug and Pint: 19:30 FREE Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE Weaves + Guests Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00

£7.00

MON, 18 JUL

Cut Chemist Scottish exclusive to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of his first full-length solo album, The Audience’s Listening.

O2 ABC: 19:00:00 £17.50/£22.50 vip Walk The Night A night of Italo | Dance | Funk - syncopated music from several decades Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE In The Basement Northern Soul Rock n Roll Garage JOY Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free

Raging Speedhorn New full-length record with Russ Russell O2 ABC2: 19:00:00 £10.00

Italo Disco Jet Fuel Good Vibes Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students

JOSEPHINE SILLARS (SOLO) + LAURENCE MADE ME CRY + FINN LEMARINEL + MICHELLE FISHER Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00

Crystal (ep launch) + Guests Crystal - Two Glasgow based musicians accompanied by a full band who are inspired by rock, grunge, blues and punk. Releasing their Debut 5 track EP ‘Youth’.

Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 TBA

Slowclub Presents: The Blas Collective Celtic Connections glitterati perform a night of inspiring covers, originals and classics Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE Acoustic open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Free entry and free beer for performers Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 Free

SAT, 23 JUL The Albatross Second Glasgow show, support from Pelts Broadcast: 19:00:00 £6.00

TUE, 19 JUL

AC/DC UK ACDC Tribute O2 ABC2: 19:00:00

The White Buffalo See our Picks of the month O2 ABC: 19:00:00 £12.50

Mad Chef’s Audio Beef Mad Chef cooks a 4 course meal while live djing.

NO REALLY. You won’t experience anything like it.

Bloc: 23:00:00 £25.00

Painted Waves + guests Indie Rock band that will provide as much happiness as they do poignancy Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE Sesh + Kid Harlequin + Emerald Sunday Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £4.00

WED, 20 JUL DJ Shadow “The Mountain Will Fall” 1st new album since 2011’s The Less You Know, the Better O2 ABC: 19:00:00 £20.00

£15.00

Shaka Loves You Presents Joints n Jams! Live Visuals, Percussion, Hip Hop! Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students SUNWOLF + FVNERALS (+ GUESTS) Post-black metal, post-hardcore and straight up doom Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £5/£6

SUN, 24 JUL

Singles Night All 45’s All Night Pop Disco Rock Action Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students

Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

Scruff Of the Neck Records presents : Clench + Paintyed Waves + The Cairds + Brittle Head Girl Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £6/£7

Dammit Presents: The Cut Ups + Veto + Benny Monteaux Big, catchy sing-along punk rock songs with not just a heart, but a head.

Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

Acoustic open Mic Night with Gerry Lyons Free entry and free beer for performers Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 Free

SAT, 16 JUL

THU, 21 JUL

Seth Faergolzia’s Multiibrd Oddball freak-folk Broadcast: 19:00:00 £8.00

THE MISS’S Compelling, distinctive and intense Scottish duo Hug and Pint: 19:30 £5.00

Dark Partials Project Acid House Infinite Love Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free

CALACAS + LIONAL In support of their new single ‘Ten Tiger Trax’, which they’ll be giving away on super hi-tech cassette, for free, on the night Hug and Pint: 19:30 £7.00 Fantastic Man Incoherent madness for those with a deathwish, the worst clubnight in the world Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE Isle w/ Ramzi House Acid Outsider Deviance Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students Paradigm Shift (EP Launch night) + Anthony Gowrie + Chapter & Verse Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £5.00

Bum Notes A new monthly event of karaoke and queer performance open to all! We have a database of over 23,000 songs for you to choose from so fill yer boots!

The Flying Duck: 22:00 £5 / £3 with flyer Not Moving Outernational Sounds from Golden Teacher / Dick 50 Selectas Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free Saint PHNX + Guests Saint PHNX + Guests Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 TBA Empire + Bear Arms + Rid An eclectic take on alt-rock Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

MON, 25 JUL Deap Vally Primal two-girl guitar’n’drums duo from LA Broadcast: 19:00:00

£12.00

BRIGHT LIGHT BRIGHT LIGHT NYC based electronic pop musician Rod Thomas who has collaborated with Elton John and Scissor Sisters.

Hug and Pint: 19:30 £10.00 Slowclub Presents: Blochestra Bloc’s own mini orchestra - new members welcome to join no matter your experience Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

TUE, 26 JUL Layover + guests Merging punk, rock and blues, the Birmingham outfit are must-see live Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

Drug Store Glamour Sleazy Trashy Sweaty Outrageous Party Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free Black Sheep Club Presents: Yella Bellies + DROEM (DEN) Accomplished international new folk talent show Bloc exactly how country is done Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE Queer Theory - Alternative Cabaret!

Music, poetry, drag and performance Nice N Sleazy: 19:30:00 £5.00

THU, 28 JUL Jessarae (moved from Attic) Californian singer-songwriter Jessarae ventures on his first ever UK headline tour.

O2 ABC2: 19:00:00 £7.50 ANNA & ELIZABETH Two of the most exciting young American traditional musicians on the contemporary scene Hug and Pint: 19:30 £12.00 Breakfast Club Gerry Lyons Spins 80’s/90’s teen anthems!

Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free Stretched The secret meeting place of contemporary jazz-enthused savants Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

FRI, 29 JUL Single By Sunday Weegie boyband O2 ABC2: 19:00:00 £8.00

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SAT, 30 JUL The Southmartins Highly acclaimed Beautiful South and Housemartins tribute band.

O2 ABC: 18:30:00 £10.00 Black Sheep Presents: Dale Barclay Life after The Amazing Snakeheads Broadcast: 19:00:00 £6.00 ÖLÜM One of Glasgow’s most diverse and cutting edge DJs Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE Babadisco Presents Paramida (Love On The Rocks) Colourful, tropical and Balearic tinged house The Art School: 23:00 £7.00 The Lance Vance Dance - Sexy Sweaty Disco Italo New Beat Positivity Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free For students

SUN, 31 JUL

Shake Appeal 6 decades of rock and roll on under one roof hosted by the ultimate DJ trivium Bloc: 23:00:00 FREE

ICW Shugs Hoose Party 3 Shug is going back to the ABC for his Third hoose party. This time he’s making it a three day weekend.

O2 ABC: 19:00:00 £18.50/£30.00 vip

Domestic Exile From the ashes of So Weit So Gut comes the dark phoenix of love Nice N Sleazy: 23:30:00 Free

Bloc+Jam Open Mic Weekly Open Mic with hosts Louis Abbott (Admiral Fallow) and guests Bloc: 21:00:00 FREE

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JULY 2016, ISSUE 23

STILL HAVE THAT FESTIVAL FEELING?

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

When considering a Scottish music festival to attend over the summer, the general consensus seems to be to head for T in the Park, with up to 85,000 festival goers descending upon the new site at Strathallan Castle. However, last year, a combination of treacherous weather conditions coupled with incredibly poor management led to many revellers feeling bitterly disappointed, with Perth and Kinross Council publishing a report with the largest number of post-event complaints in its 18-year history, citing transport problems, crowd safety issues and planning breaches. There’s also been a massive swing in public perception towards the festival, with many seeing it as nothing more than an annual get-together for neds and bams to indulge, and act like neds and bams; It’s left many people seeking an alternative.

Luckily for them, Scotland is a saturated with a rich abundance of diverse, home-grown festivals, if they fancy a smaller, more compact festival experience.

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BELLADRUM – TARTAN HEART Situated in the remote Scottish Highlands, around 15 miles to the west of Inverness lies Belladrum Estate, home to the Tartan Heart Festival. Founded in 2004, the festival was originally conceived as a one-day type affair, featuring only one stage, and a collection of local artists. Since then, the festival has gone from strength to strength, diversifying, and increasing its line-ups, continuing to experiment. The past 10 years have seen the festival play host to a variety of world class talent, such as Tom Jones, The Proclaimers, Biffy Clyro and Travis. 2016 is set to be no different as Madness, The Darkness and Two Door Cinema club headline the now threeday affair. However, despite the increase in size and popularity, the festival still manages to retain the very essence that made it such a success; a small family festival dedicated to nurturing local talent. Those under the age of 12 can gain free entry into the festival, provided they are accompanied by a paying adult. The entertainment alternatively features bingo, a ceilidh and a roller-skating rink. The aptly named Grassroots stage consists entirely of unsigned, local talent.

The festival also offers revellers the chance to upgrade and spend the weekend camped out in tipis, yurts, squrts, bell-tents and cloudhouses. For those who truly wish to immerse themselves in the alternative, Belladrum is the festival for them.

PANDORA FEST Never has a festival has been more deserving of support, praise and admiration from the general public than Pandora Fest. Set in a replica Iron Age hill fort, the festival hosts two stages of world-class, multi-genre, live

music from UK and International artists.

However, the most compelling aspect of the festival is the balance of gender throughout the festival line-up. Citing the alarming statistic that 89.6% of the 87 live music acts announced across the UK’s major music festivals were all male, Pandora Fest was established to strike gender balance, encourage female artist, and try to obliterate the glass ceiling. The festival has attracted praise and support from all circles, most notably Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk.

Speaking to Pitchfork in 2015, she said: “I want to support young girls who are in their 20s now and tell them: You’re not just imagining things. It’s tough. Everything that a guy says once, you have to say five times. Girls now are also faced with different problems, but it’s an ongoing battle. I hope it doesn’t come across as too defensive, but it is the truth. Maybe this is a good time to open that Pandora’s box a little bit and air it out”. The festival takes place in Duncarron, just off the shores of the Carron Valley Reservoir, around 12km southwest of Stirling.

This year’s line-up consists of just under 40 acts, including Courtesans, Erin Bennett, Luci Monét, Emaline Delapaix, Broken Flowers, Mathilde Santing, Arcane39, Vodun, Wolf Ruby and more…

DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE Every year, amidst the glorious ancient oak trees of the Cardross Estate, near Lake of Menteith, in Stirlingshire, thousands of festival goers assemble for Doune The Rabbit Hole, an incredibly intimate music and arts festival. Founded in 2010, Doune The Rabbit Hole have spent the last 6 years celebrating the very best in Scotland’s DIY music scene,

whilst also featuring some incredibly talented international guests. Along with the pick of Scotland’s musical talent, the festival features workshops for kids and adults, arts, craft producers, and delicious local food and drink suppliers. With a capacity limited to just over 1,000 guests, the festival boasts an incredible family orientated intimacy that few others can match. Previous years have seen Scottish indie stalwarts The Vaselines, BMX Bandits, The Pastels, Mercury Prize Nominees Polar Bear and Scottish Album of the Year winners Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat/RM Hubbert. This year, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Treacherous Orchestra and Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 take to the stage, with support from Lego Sounds, Hannah Lou Clark and Bossy Love. With stages dedicated exclusively to comedy and poetry readings, it’s not hard to see why various publications have labelled Doune The Rabbit Hole among the best family festivals in the UK.

HEBCELT Unquestionably one of the more left field suggestions for an alternative music festival, however those brave enough to venture into the unknown can expect to be rewarded handsomely. The majority of HEBCELT festival is set in the idyllic, picturesque grounds of Lews Castle, Stornoway: this is where the 5,000 capacity canvas tent is pitched, and where fans will see folk-rock legends Runrig, Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Hayseed Dixie deliver their consistently wonderful sets.

However, venture out-with the big top, and revellers can really indulge in the Highland Party atmosphere. Several of Stornoway’s bars will play host to community shows, ceilidhs and even club nights for those of the

metropolitans who just can’t let go. There’s also a chance for goers to really immerse themselves in the rural island culture, with the some of the festival locations offering Gaelic workshops. When quizzed why such a remote festival does so well, organizers often point out the location is more of a helper than a hinderer. They claim the combination of scenery, traditional Celtic music and the real community spirit of the island amalgamate, resulting in a truly wonderful festival atmosphere. For those tired of what the UK festival scene has become, they could do far worse than alienating themselves in the Outer Hebrides for a weekend of good craic, good music and wonderful scenery.

MUGSTOCK A festival of music and merriment – here we have Scotland’s friendliest festival. This festival will be taking place from the 29th to the 31st of July at Mugdock Country Park on Craigallian Road, which is near Milngavie.

So far, the likes of Stanely Odd, Colonel Mustand & the Dijon 5, Woodwife, Wolves, The Girobabies and Young Aviators will be appearing at Mugstock. This friendly festival promises to be a fantastic family experience too – there will be a zone dedicated to children which will feature arts and crafts activities and storytelling.

Caulders Garden House restaurant, Charlie’s Café Bar and Stables Tea Room will be catering and open to festival goers all weekend – ice cream and cappuccino’s (which are served by these caterers) aside, Mugstock promises that it will not be ripping off. There will be great Williams Brothers cask ale and Thistly Cross fruit ciders.

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SEASON 7 IS COMING

INJUSTICE 2 NEWS

A question as old as time itself; who would win in a fight, Batman or Superman? Now in days gone by, this question could only be debated, never mind answered on the forums of the Internet. But then in 2013 it happened, we were granted Injustice.

Developed by the legendary NetherRealm studios, Injustice is a fighting game in the vein of cult classic Mortal Kombat and sees players laying the Smackdown on numerous iconic DC characters. The game was a major hit and received critical and commercial praise across the board, not shocking considering the studio talent and source material involved.

No surprise then that a sequel was unveiled recently, but what can we expect this time round?

First of all, a continuation of the Injustice story. Now fighting games aren’t renowned for their campaigns but it’s one of the better things NetherRealm does with its games and Injustice is a fine example of it. If you aren’t caught up, then go play the story now but if you want a quick summary here it is.

The Joker in a final twisted grand finale doses Superman with fear gas which tricks him into murdering Lois Lane, which in turn activates a nuclear bomb in metropolis, wiping out the city. This obviously makes superman snap, who executes Joker in front of batman and over a five-year period installs a worldwide regime whilst battling Batman’s ragtag insurgency. This is where the game kicks off as batman in a desperate move brings another earth’s Justice League to battle Superman’s regime and rings the bell on an epic DC battle royale. There, all caught up.

Naturally the good guys win in the end but the sequel appears to be showing that the war is just beginning; Superman has escaped his prison and is attempting to reinstate his

old regime whilst Batman tries to stop him a second time. Of course there’s also an imminent cosmic threat as well but as to who or what it is still a mystery. In short expect the same level of story telling as last time with higher stakes.

The combat system appears to be the same as its predecessor with some tweaks here in there, such as shorter animation for super attacks. However the big change with Injustice 2 is the inclusion of equipment gear for characters.

After every fight players will be given new bits of armour to equip on characters that will change the stats of said character. Basically you can make your Batman a armoured brawler or quick combo master, it’s all down to the player to customise their characters to how they want to play. Now in case your wondering how this will be balanced, Ed Boon (the games director) has stated there will be a balancing element for online gameplay between players.

Lastly, just expect all the good things of the first game to be cranked up to 11 here.

The voice cast is returning and features the likes of Bryan Cranston and the legendary Kevin Conroy. The graphics are amazing, colours really pop and the characters are near as life like outside of the movies. The environments are a far grander affair as they’ve upped the scale and made the background even more static with a sea monster thrashing in a ‘Atlantis’ level and in contrast patrons at a bar in a ‘Metropolis’ level cheer on the fighters. All in all, just expect a highly polished and great fighting game, featuring some of the best characters ever made.

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Now that the epic television show has concluded its 6th season we can look ahead to the future of the fantasy series.

HBO’s Game of Thrones written by David Benioff and D.B Weiss has captured the hearts of millions of fans across the world.

They couldn’t have done this without the blessing of the creator of the book saga George R.R Martin. His fantasy novels The Song of Ice and Fire that began publication in 1995 finally answered the question we have all been pondering.

The parentage of our favourite heroic and honourable Bastard Jon Snow was finally answered. For the last decade investigative fans have conjured up theories regarding the book series and show. They managed to deduce who Jon Snow’s parents are. The popular theory states that Jon Snow is the son of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.

Although the season 6 finale did not reveal who Jon Snow’s father truly is. There is only possible candidates. During the course of the show it is stated that The Crown Prince abducted Lyanna and raped her. However history is written from the perspective of the victors, in real life and fantasy.

This essentially shows that it is highly unlikely that this story is fact and that both of the aforementioned characters were genuinely in love, married and had a child. That is what was whispered to a young Ned Stark during the flashback scene in the finale. The audience is meant to still believe that Jon Snow is still in fact a Bastard however, he could well be the legitimate heir to the most uncomfortable looking throne in fiction.

This theory makes even more sense when you analyse the title of George R.R Martin fantasy novels. The Song of Ice and Fire is a reference to an individual and that individual is The Son of Ice and Fire. Jon Snow was only revived from the dead so he could complete his destiny in the wars to come within the series. It is highly probable that he rallies Westeros to his cause and defeats the dreaded White Walkers before eventually finding out his true heritage and claiming the Iron Throne.

Jon Snow is half Stark and half Targaryen which is what this entire show is all about in retrospect. Once his little brother/cousin Bran makes his journey back to Winterfell in season 7 and reveals it to him then the game will officially change.

The only way Jon Snow can possibly hope to defeat the glooming threat of ice zombies however is by meeting with The Dragon Queen herself. Dany is a fierce and independent character that will eventually be drawn to the personality and character of Jon Snow. She might not like him at first but when it becomes public knowledge about Jon Snow’s parentage and when he eventually rides the dragon that was named after his father, she will come around. Dany named one of her dragons after her brother Rhaegar which was only meant to be ridden by his son.

Their meeting next season will be highly anticipated for various reasons. Firstly they are the last liveing members of their exiled royal houses. They need each other more than they realise. Dany needs Jon’s military experience and family name. Jon needs Dany’s Dragons so he can save the world from certain annihilation. The meeting will also reunite Tyrion Lannister with his ex wife Sansa Stark. The dynamic between these four characters will be exhilarating to watch and read about.

Finally the season 6 finale foreshadows a potential marriage alliance. Dany breaks up with her killer boyfriend so she can find a suitable husband in her native country. There is no one more suitable than a respected King in The North who is likely her nephew. But I am guessing incest won’t stop two characters in this potential scenario either. Especially seeing as Targaryens are known for their incestous marriages in order to strengthen their blood line.

One of the most satisfying aspects of the finale was the death of Walder Frey, who was fed Frey Pie by our favourite feminist assassin Arya Stark. Now her storyline will finally become great again, reminiscent of her season 3 and 4 era with the Hound.

She is likely heading home once she hears news of the liberation of Winterfell. Once they begin retaking her mother’s homeland in the name of House Stark they will undoubtedly run into The Hound and the Brotherhood. Arya will try killing members of the Brotherhood on her list but The Hound will stop her and recruit her for their expedition north.

By the end of season 7 we will have a full Stark reunion which will be a beautiful moment in the history of cinematic television, potentially an Emmy winning episode if written correctly. This will occur just in time for The Wall to fall and the walkers to flood the seven kingdoms and wage war on humanity. Before the dead rise to take their place as rightful villains of the series, previous villains will have to perish to make room for them.

Queen Cersei Lannister who’s magnificent power play to take the throne was an undeniable twist in the finale. Her reign of terror will be short lived if Dany makes it to Kings Landing before she dies.

Game of Thrones is subtly poetic however it will be colourfully poetic if Jamie Lannister ends up killing his sister before joining the fight against the army of the dead. When Cersai visited the witch in the books she predicted her children would die and she would be killed by the “little brother”.

Jamie is younger than his twin lover and is on the path of redemption. He may very well be the one to end her reign. It will be a moment reminiscent of Greek tragedy but it will be equally beautiful. The entire books saga and television series is prolific cinematic art. That’s why fans like us are eager to predict how this puzzle will ultimately end.

by Billal Rahman

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WHEN YOU COME FROM A VILLAGE When you live in a village, everybody knows your name. They know your sister is Jennifer in the same way that Amy has always been who you’ve ran around with. They know it was your grandparents who once owned the post office at the top of the hill where your mother, Myra, worked until you were about seven-years old and they will remind you of how much you look like she did at your age. This will usually happen abruptly, and mid-way through conversation, as if it’s something you simply need to hear there and then and haven’t been hearing your entire life.

Having always relied on vehicles to get even just to the supermarket – until an ASDA suddenly cropped up in town amid the abyss in 2013 – having a purpose that involved a daily train commute was exciting and new. Glasgow was a city and I associate cities with movement, community and, most importantly, anonymity. Never do the same two people queue behind you in the Costas where you’ve become a regular – in fact, there are so many dining options within Glasgow that it almost feels cheeky to be a regular anywhere. This was the first thing I ever liked. I still do.

Within no time at all, I met people at university who had used car parks as playgrounds and superstores instead of corner shops for Pick n Mixes. I imagined them cooing at the thought of me, ten years previously, saving up all of my pocket money to go shopping somewhere big with the family for the day – like Glasgow – because for many of them Buchanan Street was in their back garden. The accessibility to excess has rubbed away all of their appreciation for their hugely functional surroundings.

Suddenly, my lifestyle – which I frequently associated with inconvenience – had become desirable overnight.

Desirable is not a word I associate with my daily routine. There’s nothing more frustrating in the world to me than walking under the aubergine sky as it’s dissolving to reveal a grey blanket I think we call ‘Morning’, just to make it to work on time an hour-and-a-half later. I have to carry bags upon bags with me everyday full of food and chargers, books and electronics. Not forgetting the change of clothes for university after work has finished for the day because there is nothing to be gained by travelling home during a four-hour gap between appointments. I know – poor me. I made the choice to apply to the university far beyond town. I knew what I was getting myself into, but the infrequent train services and nonexistent busses to home have always cut socialising, work availability and study time short – and I’ve had enough. I’ve simply had enough.

It could be a case of the old Not Knowing What You Have While You Have It but it feels like my time commuting to Glasgow is becoming a

thing of the past as I place a reservation fee on a property for the first time.

Throughout this process, my ears are still ignoring the same repeated phrases: ‘Can’t you just stay at home?’

‘It’s your last year.’

‘You’ve come this far already.’

But you see… with the familiarity that comes hand-in-hand with staying at home whilst studying, there also comes the kryptonite of growing up: comfort and reliability. You never out-grow that reliance on guardians to pay for your food, wash your clothes and clean up after you, and you’re comfortable with it because it’s all that you’ve ever known.

If three years of studying at university have taught me anything other than how to reference a novel – properly – then it’s that there isn’t enough time in this short period of treading water for us not to dip our toes into possibilities.

And while I know that what was being said to me was justified and sensible, I can’t possibly spend another moment wondering, ‘hey, I might have done an okay job on my own.’

As a Fully Functioning Adult To Be (do they make cards for that kind of milestone?) I’m worried about many things in my future which I naturally avoid letting onto.

There’s the issue of money. I’m no longer in a position where a part-time job in Glasgow City Centre is just a novelty and another line on my C.V.. It’s now necessity to pay bills and fund my over-active appetite. My “student” loan is as much for books now as it is for the luxury jet ski I do not own, and for the first time it’s going to fly through my bank account before I so much as get the chance to admire those temporary big numbers.

Secondly, there’s the issue of convenience and what that’s going to do to my focus. Friends conveniently around the corner? ‘Let’s have a study sesh… and not study.’ Firewater, Garage and the Union now accessible until 3am, without the £30 taxi home? Goodbye responsible bill paying – hello tequila!

On a slightly more personal note, I’m worried about loneliness. Those weekends when my flatmate is back home visiting and I’m in the flat by myself are a scary prospect, given that I practically sit by the door at home and wait for each member of my family to return. My possessions, my bills and all kinds of fire hazards are now accountable to me. I can’t just break a rule anymore and hope my mum forgives me. It’s the law against me now and I often worry if I’m able to handle that.

Alas, there’s a deep ocean of possibility and growth before me in my final year of university – more so than any year before it. And when I sign that lease it’ll feel like I’m dive bombing right into the heart of it – armband free for the first time.

by Rachael Procter @rrretro___ r.procter@tsaglasgow.com

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MOVIES

STILL SHOWING IN CINEMAS THE CONJURING 2

PICK OF THE MONTH

STAR TREK BEYOND

For those who love a right good scary film, this is a must-see. For those, like myself, who like the idea of watching a scary film but spend the full time hiding behind their hands, be prepared to be horrendously terrified. I honestly wanted to leave the cinema because I felt so uneasy watching this poor family being terrorised by something completely out of their control.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE

The first film was just ridiculous and cheesy enough to be entertaining. The sequel? It’s just plain ridiculous and unnecessary, what a waste of time and money. It’s not even a case of being ‘so bad it’s funny’, it’s just so, so bad. It is also loud, annoying, messy, fractured with far too much CGI and honestly quite boring. Again, it’s really bad.

ME BEFORE YOU

To boldly go where no-one has gone before. You don’t need to be a Trekkie (or a Trekker if you’re so inclined) to know that this comes from Star Trek. Only a few things have had such an impact on pop culture as Star Trek has and this year sees the franchise celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Although the cast and setting may have changed over the years as the torch was passed from the original 1966 series to the next generation, the message of Star Trek has stayed the same; be compassionate to your fellow human.

You can imagine then that fans were a little more than concerned that this legacy and message may be lost when it was announced that J.J. Abrams would be rebooting the franchise for the big screen. But luckily Abrams found the balance between the heart of the series and an action blockbuster, much to the fans’ (and studios’) delight.

This month sees the latest entry in the series being released but just what is the newest instalment exactly about?

So far we’ve seen the crew of the U.S.S. enterprise stop planet destroying Romulans from the future as well as prevent an intergalactic war orchestrated by a psychotic super soldier and an insane admiral. So now what? Well it turns out the crew is actually half way through its five year voyage into deep space. Surely nothing could go wrong?

Of course it does, the ship is attacked by an unknown alien fleet and destroys the ship, forcing all surviving crew to land

on an unknown planet. Cut off from the federation with no chance of rescue, the crew must face this new threat whilst trying to figure how they can escape the planet and make it back to federation space.

What can we expect from this, the thirteenth movie in the series? Well the full cast is returning, so don’t expect any weird recasts to pop up; from Chris Pine as Captain Kirk to Zoe Saldana as Lieutenant Uhura to Karl Urban as Dr. ‘Bones’ McCoy, everyone is on board including the recently sadly passed Anton Yelchin as Chekov. New additions on the other hand are Sofia Boutella as an alien warrior trapped alongside the crew on the planet and the big bad will be played by the outstanding Idris Elba as the alien warlord Krall.

Expect the action to be brought up a few levels in the latest entry. Justin Lin is at the directing helm this time round with J.J. Abrams in the producer’s seat and we should be ready for a shift in the focus of action. For those unaware Lin is the man behind the majority of the Fast and Furious Franchise, directing Tokyo Drift to Fast and Furious Six, all of which are considered some of the best in the series. We’ve already seen the same level of action in the trailers with Kirk zooming about on a bike but it’s on an even greater scale with the space ships as they open fire and collide in the cold of space. In the short, the action is going to be on point.

Secondly the film is going to be a lot of fun. The story and script has been written by none other than Simon Pegg and Doug Jung and you can bet they’ve made sure that the thing isn’t a snooze fest. For you purists out there, Pegg is a self-confessed Trekkie so don’t expect anything that will bastardise the core of what Star Trek means or the characters doing things completely out of the ordinary and (looking at you Dawn of Justice).

Finally expect the characters to be a lot closer in spirit to the originals as we have seen the crew evolve from a young inexperienced group to a well drilled and seasoned crew and as such far closer to the originals, more so than before. Kirk will be more of a leader and captain, Spock will be the ever suffering voice of reason and Bones will, well Bones is going to be Bones.

Will it be successful at the box office? It’s not an easy case of yes or no. On one hand its Star Trek, it’s going to draw in the fan base as well as casual film goers but many have expressed fear that the amount of action has turned the series closer to Star Wars than Star Trek. Of course this could be attributed to the initial trailer reaction and a hard to please fan base but the change in director and choice of original story with no fan service safety net could backfire but there’s little risk of the movie being a complete flop.

So, set your phasers to fun (that’s right I said it) and see what’s Beyond the final frontier.

by Kieran McAllister Star Trek Beyond is in UK cinemas Twitter: 22 July. @BigBourbon95

Book Corner

Adapted from the bestselling novel by Jo Jo Moyes, Me Before You knows exactly what it is – an extremely weepy romantic drama that’s sole purpose is to get you crying, which I did, all the way home to be exact.

Game of Thrones star, Emilia Clarke steals the show and is such a perfect fit as Louisa, whilst Sam Claflin plays his role tragically well enough to elicit most of the tears.

GIRLS IN THE GARDEN

VINEGAR GIRL

When you live in an “oasis in urban London”, where children are free to roam in safety and you trust your neighbours implicitly, you can’t imagine anything ever going wrong – until it does. When 13 year old Grace is found unconscious and bloody in this ‘oasis’, suspicions arise and no-one seems the same.

Pulitzer Prize winner, Anne Tyler, returns with a witty, contemporary take on The Taming Of The Shrew, one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. It’s not the most radical of adaptations but the characters are brilliant, you’ll find yourself rooting for the ‘vinegar girl’ and it makes for a funny, easygoing beach read.

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KANYE WEST OWES ME $300: AND OTHER TRUE STORIES FROM A WHITE RAPPER WHO ALMOST MADE IT BIG Bet that title caught your attention.

This memoir from “Hot Karl”, a Jewish kid from the L.A. suburbs who became a rap battling legend and then almost a star (until Eminem came along), details the true story behind the most famous white rapper you’ve never heard of.

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THE LEGEND OF TARZAN Brand new action adventure The Legend of Tarzan, starring Alexander Skarsgård (Diary of a Teenage Girl, HBO’s True Blood) as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Is it just us, or is Skarsgård the best possible choice for Tarzan? I mean, he just is Tarzan!

Look at him... Anyway, back to the plot: It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane (Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Leon Rom (Waltz). But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash.

Edgar Rice Burroughs’ iconic hero Tarzan swings back onto our screens in this bigbudget, effects-packed reboot from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows director David Yates. Alexander Skarsgard brings the muscle as Tarzan with Margot Robbie as a typically fiery Jane, whilst Christoph Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson add more star power as, respectively, the scheming villain and comic sidekick.

Legend of Tarzan will be in UK cinemas 6 July.

THE BFG Mark Rylance headlines this enchanting version of Roald Dahl’s classic novel.

We all know the story, but for those who don’t: An orphan named Sophie finds herself snatched away from the orphanage one morning by a friendly giant she names the BFG. The BFG’s job is to collect, catalogue and deliver pleasant dreams to children. Sophie joins him on his travels, except they are followed by a group of evil giants, who have an altogether more unpleasant plan for the sleeping kids.

Together, Sophie and the BFG must save the children from becoming the giants’ next meal!

The BFG is in uk cinemas 22 July.

MOVIES OF THE

MONTH THE HARD STOP

The Hard Stop is a documentary that reflects on the 2011 killing of Mark Duggan, a young, black, British man, at the hands of London’s Metropolitan Police.

Duggan was pulled over by police early one morning, and minutes later, was shot dead. This event sparked the now-infamous Tottenham riots and made headlines around the globe, but, as so often happens, the issue soon dropped from the news reports.

Picking up the story where the media left off, George Amponsah’s documentary The Hard Stop brings it back to its roots in Duggan’s neighbourhood, following his friends Marcus and Kurtis as they fight for justice and search for meaning, while struggling against ongoing discrimination in their daily lives.

The Hard Stop is in UK cinemas 15 July.

FINDING DORY

SUICIDE SQUAD

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...

Everyone’s favourite forgetful blue tang is back at last for Finding Dory, which sees her go off on a new adventure to search for the family she forgot about.

Waking up one morning, she sees a picture in her head – and comes to a shocking realisation. She remembered something! It seems impossible, but it’s true, and now she wants answers about her past. Who are her parents? Where did she come from? And how did she learn to speak Whale?

Early reviews have been highly positive, did we expect anything else?

Finding Dory is in uk cinemas 29 July.

To counter threats too dangerous to risk a hero’s life, the US government creates the Suicide Squad: a black ops team of supervillains whose lives are completely expendable.

They’re the worst of the worst: master assassin Deadshot. The Joker’s girlfriend Harley Quinn. Human crocodile Killer Croc.

In exchange for a better prison deal, they’re sent on an insanely risky mission that will probably get them killed. And if there’s collateral damage, it doesn’t matter: they’re bad guys. It’s what they do.

You’ve met Batman and Superman, but now it’s time for DC Comics’ villains to steal the spotlight.

So what can we expect from Suicide Squad? Well a riotous good time doesn’t seem amiss, complete with action and laughter in spades. That seems interesting to note, as we only just recently heard rumours that Warner Bros. wanted David Ayer to reshoot Suicide Squad in order to add more humour. Maybe due to the epic snooze fest that was Batman V Superman.

Suicide Sqaud is in uk cinemas 5 August.

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GHOSTBUSTERS:

The Most Controversial Remake Ever?

Ghostbusters is a bona fide pop culture phenomenon. When it was released in 1984, it dominated the box office worldwide for weeks, even sitting atop the US for seven consecutive weeks. It would also serve as the progenitor for a popular franchise which included a sequel, a cartoon series, comic books, a video game and toys. In turn, it also birthed a diehard legion of fans who continue to regenerate to this day.

For years Dan Aykroyd tried to get a third sequel up and running; but it wasn’t that simple. When the four main cast members (Aykroyd, along with Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson) signed their contracts, they agreed to a condition which enabled each of them to have the power of veto. Bill Murray – who was done with the franchise after the dismal reception for the sequel – refused to partake in any further endeavours as a hunter of pesky paranormal upstarts. So much so, that he even shredded a script sent by the studio and posted it back to them. They got the hint.

That being said, a franchise this successful practically writes “come get me’’ all over itself in delicious icing when it comes to the prospect of studios looking for profitable properties to cash-in on. With no sequel on the horizon, a reboot was a natural alternative. When it was announced, people were pissed; and as it gets closer to release, the outrage has escalated to record breaking heights. The trailer is the most disliked in the history of Youtube, though most of those probably came from combined man children making multiple accounts. Remakes always come with controversy, but this one takes the cake.

“Keep repeating: it’s only a movie… only a movie.’’ These are the words spoken over the trailer for Wes Craven’s seminal exploitation film The Last House on the Left, a rape-revenge movie which caused quite the ruckus when it was released in 1972, as you could imagine. That film contained a lot of provocative and wholly distressing content; therefore, it was understandable why people might get upset or offended – and bear in mind this was back in a time where moviegoers weren’t accustomed to transgressive, taboo-shattering films. However, that very same advice – reminding people that what they’re witnessing is a work of fiction – should be adopted by contemporary internet trolls, as the reaction surrounding the Ghostbusters reboot has incurred a wrath so whiny and savage you’d swear its creators had defecated on their grandmother’s shoes whilst sporting Nazi memorabilia.

Much like the protagonist in Craven’s ’72 video nasty, a small contingent of fans of the beloved original are feeling personally violated. If you take a gander at the comments section of any article or trailer posted regarding the remake, it looks more like the testimonies of a Jimmy Saville case rather than a movie. “My childhood has been destroyed’’ is a statement that crops up time and time again when it comes to remakes of classic properties; but never before to this extent. Now, there’s nothing wrong with voicing displeasure; criticising something because you dislike the idea of it is anyone’s right who has freedom of speech. But sometimes it comes at the expense of basic logic, and in this case, often downright nastiness. In turn, the productive conversation and debate is overshadowed by uproar.

One of the concerning issues surrounding this remake is the amount of sexist abuse that’s been lobbied at the all-female main cast. In no way was it ever established in franchise lore that the Ghostbusters team had to comprise solely of testosterone.

Proton Packs aren’t metaphors for penises after all. The only rules that dictate a male cast is imperative are the ones made up by aggrieved fanboys based on their perfect phallic memories of childhood. As such, it’s created an ugly wave of online bullying – which is hardly an example to set for the generation this film is trying to appeal to.

The industry has been patriarchal since its inception, and kudos to Paul Feig’s alternative approach to the status quo.

Not only is the main cast the protagonist’s female, but they aren’t conventional

Hollywood bombshells either. In an industry that places so much emphasis on looks, it’s refreshing to see a franchise spearheaded by people cast for their talent alone – and that’s not to say they’re unattractive. But it is a film that shows impressionable youth that intelligence and talent can go far; the new Ghostbusters can be role models to a new generation of kids; especially girls.

Much like the original team were to us guys when we were snotty nosed brats attaining morals from those we idolised, the latest incarnation can do the same for members for the opposite sex.

For a lot of us, the original Ghostbusters franchise has been a constant cinematic companion throughout our lives. From our pre-pubescent years wetting the bed; to our young adult years, wetting the bed only after too many bevvies on a night out; to the mundanity of adulthood, it’s remained a classic. For a film to have that much impact that it’s able to grow with its audience as we get older is a testament to its power. Nothing will ever tarnish that. If Ghostbusters 2 couldn’t do it, then nothing will. It’s time for people to accept that and allow for Paul Feig’s retelling to have that effect on young viewers seeking out their

cinematic lifelong companions. Of course, in the internet age of self-entitled adults typing tantrums into their keyboards, that won’t happen, but it’s a nice thought to have.

More so than any other film in the history of cinema, when the upcoming Ghostbusters hits theatres, many cinemagoers and critics will be there with the knives out waiting to dismember it regardless of its quality. On the opposite end of the spectrum, many will praise it out of spite for the vocal minority who have loudly stigmatised it since it got announced even if the film does turn out subpar. Chances are it’ll be a movie caught between ideological opinions as opposed to fair, neutral film critique. That being said, it’s probably going to be a lot of fun, as Feig’s track record up until now is stellar – the cast all boast tremendous comedic prowess. This will introduce an amazing universe to a new legion of fans; it will keep a franchise with an excellent concept alive to be further explored by more talented filmmakers; and most importantly, its existence won’t actually ruin your life in any way unless you allow it to.

Ghostbusters is in UK cinemas 15 July.

by Kieran Fisher Twitter:

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WHAT’S ON LGBTI

RuPAUL’S DRAG QUEEN

KIM CHI

Every season of RuPaul’s Drag Race has a fan favourite. From Jujubee and Latrice to Adore and Katya, each year there is one queen – blessed with charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent – who captures the hearts of the show’s army of die hard fans. There were a few likely candidates on the show’s most recent outing, but the real winner of season eight is the avant-garde fashion queen Kim Chi, who gagged her Glaswegian fans at her AXM appearance last month.

LGBTI NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD After what has felt like an eternity, the cast for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 has finally been announced, which previously saw the legendary Chad Michaels take home the crown. We are ashamed to say TSA predicted only three queens vying for a place in Ru’s All Star Hall of Fame. As we guessed, Alaska, Adore Delano and Katya Zamolodchikova have secured a place in the line-up, as well as Detox, Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese, Roxxxy Andrews, Phi Pi O’Hara, Ginger Minj and Tatianna. While this list may be lacking in some fierce names (Ongina), the thought of seeing the drag queens we have loved over the years return to our screens and compete against each other is sickening. Tens across the board.

Australia has been experiencing a referendum of its own as the country votes whether or not to legalise same-sex marriage on 2nd July, potentially becoming the 23rd country to do so. Conservative Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull supports same-sex marriage and has pledged a public vote on the issue before the end of 2016. The Labour opposition will skip a public vote and introduce a bill to parliament within 100 days if it wins the election, which is currently neck and neck. With the exception of same-sex marriage, Australia has been cited as one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world; a 2013 poll suggests 79% of Australians believe homosexuality should be accepted by society while Sydney is renowned for its three week Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Following the Orlando massacre, fans have begun a petition for the next Star Wars instalment to include a gay character in tribute of super fan Drew Leinonen. His friend has written an open letter to the Star Wars producers explaining “nothing would make him happier than for all the little gay nerds out there to have their own Star Wars character to look up to.” Seeing as the franchise has made an active effort to include more women and people of colour, as seen in The Force Awakens, surely the next step would be having an LGBT character, especially one in tribute to Leinonen.

PETA has made history by naming its first trans Vegan of the Year. 34 year old Dexter Thomas has made a huge contribution to animal rights and environmental causes throughout his life, despite being faced with adversity for being transgender. He says “I learned firsthand that people are capable of immense cruelty toward others who they perceive to be inferior to them.

When I started to realise that this attitude drives a transphobia, homophobia, sexism, and so on, I also realised it fuels outdated attitudes toward other animals.”

For the unwashed masses, Kim is a Korean queen hailing from Chicago, home to other formidable queens like Trixie Mattel and Phi Phi O’Hara. Her looks are inspired by everything from anime to high couture fashion, and she presents herself like a walking piece of art. Up close her makeup is as flawless and meticulous as you would expect, and in person she is just a super sweet nerd, excited to try haggis for the first time and giving me the low down on her favourite Korean pop stars. She treated AXM to her performance of K-Pop classic “Marshmallow,” as well as a superb “Fat Femme and Asian” medley.

Without any shadow of a doubt, Kim consistently served the best looks of season eight, with each outfit conveying a story. Her book Ball looks, for example, channelled her mother, with whom she has a complex relationship and who does not know about her drag persona.

It was at once jaw-dropping and heartbreaking: Kim bared more vulnerability than most queens are willing to share, and it has allowed fans to identify with her on a much deeper level. “We all had our emotional moments, but mine were probably shown the most out of everyone.

It was cool because every time I go to a new city now, there’s someone telling me their story, saying “I’m going through the same thing you are.” I’m now a role model or someone to look up to which I didn’t expect to happen. I went in thinking ‘I’m just gonna show my look and my talent,’ being so emotionally vulnerable wasn’t planned.”

When we meet her, she is wearing a black dress with an enormous bow adorned with love hearts, candy and diamonds.

In one evening, she shows off four different looks, the best of which was an angular arctic outfit – complete with blue hair – that make her look like an Eevee evolution. Girl can turn out a look, and her recent success has only helped Kim evolve her look. “I definitely have a bigger budget to achieve the looks I want to do now, but it’s a double – edged sword; it’s really hard to travel with really delicate outfits, so I have to pick a lot of looks that will make it through airport security.”

Kim stole our hearts with her humour, stories from her background and just generally being really sweet – even if she could be subtly shady when required. It was a surprise, then, that she didn’t win Miss Congeniality ahead of the hilarious, if slightly unhinged, Cynthia Lee Fontaine.

“Seriously, they call this season RuPaul’s Best Friend Race because we a really got along. We all had our tiffs, obviously; some people clash more than others. But they’re all really talented, and I’m really pleased Cynthia won because she’s the nicest person you’ll ever meet. For example, during the premiere tour, Naomi Small’s luggage broke, and when she found out Cynthia hunted down a luggage store to replace it.”

And likeability has a huge part to play in standing out from the crowd; Drag Race and drag culture has never been so popular, and having a personality that resonates with audiences can make or break a career. Mama Ru herself, however, insists drag could never become a part of mainstream pop culture because “drag is the antithesis of the matrix” and serves to highlight the absurd constraints of identity.

Kim has a different stance on the issue: “I think the show has experienced much mainstream success. Season 4 was kind of the turning point on finding drag to be more than an underground art form and something anyone can experience at a bar.

I don’t know in exactly what context Ru said drag would never be mainstream, but I believe it’s already on its way to becoming mainstream.”

We couldn’t leave without spilling some tea about her fellow Ru girls, especially since the cast for All Stars 2 has been announced. Who does Kim want to see snatch the crown? It’s not so easy to call. “Oh God…well I’m friends with so many of the girls. Personally I think Detox is amazing…Katya’s amazing…I love Tatianna, she’s so sweet. Also Alyssa Edwards, she’s a hoot and so kind. I’m literally listing them all now, but I genuinely love everyone in this All Stars season!”

Kim Chi possesses more than the four attributes RuPaul needs in her next drag superstar. Her game-changing looks alone separate her from many of her peers, but anyone can wear a gown: few queens have as much heart or resonate as much as she does.

Kim appeared for a packed AXM alongside some of Glasgow’s best drag queens, as well as the city’s First Lady of Drag Guillotina Munter and the incomparable Davina Decampo, who performs there once a month as well as special appearances.

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THE EU THE FUTURE FOR LGBT People across the country have had some time to process the colossal impact of the UK leaving the European Union. The decision of course affects every citizen but is particularly pertinent to minority groups throughout Britain. After a decade of unprecedented progress and protection of LGBT+ lives, the UK’s achievements in equality could stagnate or worsen in the wrong hands. Could the EU referendum affect LGBT+ citizens throughout the country?

In the past 20 years, LGBT+ citizens have seen a tremendous increase in their legal protection, but this is largely thanks to various EU initiatives. The 2010 Equality Act, for example, protects people in the workplace and wider society from discrimination, including on the basis of a person’s sexual or gender identity. It actually implements four previous EU Equal Treatment Directives. And the European Court of Justice ruled that this extends to discrimination against trans people, applied in a ground-breaking case in which a trans woman was fired ahead of her transition.

In short, the EU has spear-headed so many laws that are invaluable in protecting LGBT+ people that may not have been introduced otherwise. Will such initiative continue in a post-Brexit UK? While it may prove premature, it’s worthwhile examining the figures most likely to be most significant and influential after the referendum, namely Conservative

by Jonny Stone @jonny_stone_ j.stone@tsaglasgow.com

and Ukip politicians, as well as the voters themselves. London Mayor Sadiq Khan, for one, has asked for heightened police presence following a spike in attacks on minority groups days after the result.

These attacks have primarily been racist and xenophobic in nature, but a hostile environment in which hate crimes are so prevalent and tolerated will inevitably extend to LGBT+ communities at some point. The EU has had the power to block anti-gay sentiment through legislation and the pursuit of equality; without this security, will voices of hate and bigotry become even louder?

LGBT+ citizens seeking asylum in the UK face their own challenges without the EU. The main problem lies in the event of LGBT+ asylum seekers facing deportation – regardless of their country’s laws protecting LGBT+ people – if they fail to establish to the authorities that they are at risk in their home country. When immigrants proved to be the primary negative focus of Brexit’s success, the security of LGBT+ asylum seekers feels unstable. Plus, the seemingly optional membership could affect other countries such as Ukraine, where LGBT+ equality isn’t nearly as stable as it is here.

This sudden instability has the capacity to be detrimental in protecting LGBT+ people throughout Europe.

Scotland, however, has demonstrated a particularly strong support for its gay citizens. The 2015 Rainbow Index revealed that Scotland is the best country in Europe in terms of legally protecting its LGBTI citizens. Scotland met 92% of the Index’s criteria, which included everything from measures against hate crime to work place discrimination. We were ahead of England and Wales at 86% – who according to the study lack legal protection for intersex

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people – and Northern Ireland, who “(fail) to respect LGBTI human rights in a range of ideas. Scots who fall under the LGBT+ umbrella live in a country that voted to remain in the EU. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to try everything in her power to secure a relationship between Scotland and the EU: hopefully this being a part of the EU has been essential in securing LGBT+ equality for UK citizens. The Rainbow Project contends anti-gay sentiment continues to decrease

I have been overwhelmed by what happened in Orlando on 13th June and its aftermath.

I’m overwhelmed by the magnitude of the massacre. “The largest mass shooting in American history,” LGBT people have never been targeted on such a scale. 49 people died and a further 53 were injured.

I’m overwhelmed by the media coverage of the massacre. I remain overwhelmed by seeing 49 faces of people like me who were slaughtered. Just as I was overwhelmed by the way mainstream media chose to appropriate the story – anti-Islamic sentiment, the exhausting debate on gun control, jarring rhetoric on mental health – to be anything other than an explicit attack on gay people.

I was as frustrated and upset as Owen Jones when Sky News simply couldn’t understand why their inability to consider this as anything other than a homophobic attack would be insensitive and offensive.

Or when it failed to make the front page of Daily Mail in place of two headlines: “The Dazzling Queen: after that brilliant birthday weekend, a glorious picture pullout of her life in jewellery” and “Fury over plot to let 1.5m Turks into Britain.”

throughout Europe, which is surely the result of key legislation and a government body actively working towards LGBT+ equality. UK legislation protecting the safety and treatment of trans people, hate crime and employment rights would undeniably have been much slower without EU directives. We must work to ensure politicians are held accountable for their actions and continue to guarantee inequalities against LGBT+ people are addressed.

I’m worried this massacre becomes forgotten with time – that the shock of hearing about it wears off, that people become complacent about LGBT+ equality and protection, that something as terrible as this is allowed to happen again.

I’m overwhelmed at the thought of this happening in a queer space, and was ashamed to feel less safe in a gay club the following week. We shouldn’t have to feel uneasy and unsafe in our own spaces.

But I’m also overwhelmed by the solidarity shown by the LGBT+ community around the world. Pride celebrations around the globe this year will be particularly resonant.

I’m comforted by how unified we have become in grieving, registering and facing the massacre.

I was moved when hundreds of people attended a vigil in Glasgow organised by Free Pride.

I’m optimistic that this has reminded people around the world that LGBT+ equality has not been achieved, and that our community remains under attack in countries like Ukraine, Uganda, Jamaica and Russia. We have made so much progress in achieving equality, but we must continue to protect ourselves from division and hatred.

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HEALTHY HANGOUTS IN GLASGOW AND

Finding it hard trying to stick to that summer diet especially when it comes to going out? Then here are som and Edinburgh that allow you to enjoy the indulgence of eating out while still being good and sticking to y

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1. MARTHA’S: Nestled cosily on St Vincent Street, Martha’s delivers hearty, healthy food to you fast. Here nothing is processed, everything is homemade and the only thing that makes this place a fast food joint is the fact that you don’t have to wait forever to get fed. If you’re fed up with soggy sandwiches or Big Mac Meals this is the perfect place to pop out to during your lunch break or even for a night out for a meal. Why not try to get a table on a weekday lunch time and see why so many Glaswegians are choosing this place over your standard chippy.

2. CATCH: A fish and chip shop would not often be considered a good place to go to while on a diet however Giffnock’s latest culinary offering is breaking all the rules by adding a list of healthier options as well as all the usual suspects. This place is not your typical chippy. This nautical-themed little restaurant offers sweet potato chips as a healthier alternative, and you can have your halibut grilled or served with balsamic salad instead. Also why not try something different and go for the lobster?

3. JUICE GARDEN: Is that caffeine addiction leaving you jangling and your body is crying out for a detox? Then you might want to re-think that mid-morning coffee and grab a juice instead. With outlets on Byres Road

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and Renfield Street, Juice Garden offers an alternative to your typical fast food outlets in the city. So the next time the dreaded 4pm afternoon slump kicks in, reach for one of their cold-pressed juices or healthy shakes. Your body will certainly thank you for it.

4. NANAKUSA: There are many health benefits to eating Japanese food. With a diet mainly consisting of rice, vitamin-packed seaweed and oily fish, you can understand why sushi is one of the healthiest dinners around. Nanakusa, which was a winner at the Scottish Restaurant Awards, offers lots of delicious Japanese dishes that won’t cause you to burst your skinny jeans. So why not nibble on some edamame or feast on some sashimi in the knowledge that your indulgences won’t make you pile on the pounds.

5. THE 13TH NOTE: If eating too many greasy burgers and racks of ribs has left you too scared to step on to the scales then why not try vegan/ veggie cafe The 13th Note. From homemade houmous to grilled tandoori halloumi, there’s something for everyone even the biggest of meat eaters. And the fact that the majority of the menu is guaranteed to be good for you makes this cool, bohemian little venue the perfect place to eat. This place also offers an amazing selection of vegan beers and wine which means your can have a cheeky drink with dinner guilt free.

PROTECT YOURSELF THIS SUMMER SUNBURN: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY GET BURNT Summer is finally here! And although it’s not always the best here in Scotland, we should all still be protecting ourselves against the sun. A lot of us will be going abroad this July/ August, so here are some great tips from The British Heart Foundation in case you accidentally get sunburnt.

The British Skin Foundation has sun safety tips available to

ACT QUICKLY AND GET OUT OF THE SUN: Cover up the affected areas and stay in the shade until your sunburn has healed. Wear loose cotton clothing that allows your skin to “breathe” over the sunburnt areas.

TAKE OVER THE COUNTER PAIN RELIEF: Analgesia or painkillers can help relieve the pain and reduce inflammation caused by sunburn. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen are ideal and should be continued for a period of at least 48 hours if there are no contraindications.

Paracetamol will help with pain but has little effect on inflammation.

the public on their website and their primary advice is to follow them to avoid sunburn in the first place. However, we realise that sometimes accidents can happen. So with this in mind, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, Dr Anjali Mahto gives some simple advice on how to reduce pain from sunburn and limit further damage.

COOL THE SKIN: Apply a cool compress to the skin e.g. a towel dampened with cool water for 15 minutes, or take a cool bath or shower. Aim to keep the temperature just below luke-warm. Make sure the shower has a gentle flow of water rather than being on full power. If blisters are starting to develop, then a bath is preferable. Do not rub your skin with a towel, but gently pat it dry when you get out.

MOISTURISE: After a bath or shower, use an unperfumed cream or lotion to soothe the skin. Repeated applications of this are necessary to reduce the appearance of peeling and this may need to be continued

for several weeks. Aloe vera or soy containing gels or lotions can be beneficial in soothing the skin. Aloe vera not only has a cooling effect on the skin but also acts as an anti-inflammatory. Be wary of using creams or lotions that contain petroleum, benzocaine, or lidocaine. These can either trap heat in the skin or cause local skin irritation.

STAY HYDRATED: Sunburn can encourage fluid loss through the skin. Drinking plenty of water will prevent dehydration and help your body recover. Alcohol should ideally be avoided during this time as it will make dehydration worse

1. UNION OF GENIUS: If you love your soup this is definitely the place to go. The folks at Union of Genius have a tasty adventurous menu that changes daily depending on what ingredients are in season. With a delicious constantly changing menu with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, alongside freshly baked bread you couldn’t ask for a tastier healthier lunch. If you can’t decide what to have why not order a “soup flight” – which allows you try three of their delicious soup flavours.

2. HENDERSONS: Scotland’s first vegetarian restaurant, Henderson’s is a well-established name on Edinburgh’s veggie scene. They serve tasty vegetarian dishes, offering a range of different options and catering for any allergies or intolerances you may have, including vegan and gluten free. Why not head upstairs to the deli to grab a quick bite for lunch or if you really want to treat yourself, why not nip next door to their vegan restaurant which has a delicious menu full of amazing meat and dairy free dishes.

3. HULA JUICE BAR: With a colourful eatery to match their colourful smoothies, Hula Juice Bar is a healthy place to get some breakfast, lunch or just a smoothie if you need a quick pick me up through the day. Their filling and nutritious breakfasts, including bagels, porridge and fruit salads,

USE OF MILD STEROID CREAM: Using a weak steroid cream such as 0.5-1% hydrocortisone for 48 hours may decrease pain and swelling caused by sunburn and speed up the healing process. This is best avoided in small children.

LEAVE BLISTERS ALONE: Try not to pop blisters as this can lead to infection and scarring. They will settle by themselves after a few days. In the meantime, treat the skin gently.

WHAT IS SUNBURN? Dr Mahto explains “Sunburn is an acute reaction in the skin that follows excessive overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It causes direct damage to DNA resulting in inflammation and death of skin cells. The risk is higher in equatorial areas or at altitude, particularly in those with fair skin types. Sunburn in childhood or adolescence can double the risk of developing melanoma in later life.”

Remember sunburn can cause long-term damage to the skin and prevention should be the key. If further information is required about skin cancer and its prevention, make an appointment to see a dermatologist who can discuss sun-protection and mole monitoring with you in detail.

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me of the top places in Glasgow your dietary rules.

are known well in the city as one of the best ways to start the day. You can also admire the locally sourced art work on the walls whilst you sip and eat away.

4. FLIP: Looking for a healthy fast food place? Then why not head over to Flip!

Their Flamin’ wrap is hard to beat as you can choose from a range of different fillings such as steak or chicken with raita, peppers, lettuce, jalapeño and chilli. They also serve a respectable number of gluten and dairy free options, and after a healthy meal why not round it off with a naughty treat, the ice cream sundaes are beautiful.

5. SOCIAL BITE: The Social Bite is a great place where you can enjoy great food and all for a good cause. There is a range of hot food on the menu, from pies with mash and gravy to soups and noodles. Why not try their sweet baked potato for an instant fill on a cold day. Also customers at Social Bite can also save up loyalty points to buy a homeless person a free meal and hot drink after ten visits to their cafe. Knowing that you are helping a larger cause is bound to make your wholesome lunch even tastier!

So there you have it ten amazing places in Glasgow and Edinburgh where you can eat great food without worrying about putting on those extra pounds before the summer.

Happy Eating!

by Keira McLean Twitter:

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SINGL-END

RENFREW ST REVIEW Hidden away in a basement, off the beaten track in Garnethill probably isn’t where you would first look for dishes such as spicy baked eggs or (possibly) the biggest selection of gluten-free cakes in Glasgow.

However, it is. Located along from Glasgow Art School, Singl-end re-opened at the end of 2015 with less restaurant-feel and a more casual café and bakehouse vibe. It’s certainly hit the spot with the brunch crowd at the weekend. So we wandered along for a late lunch to see what the fuss was about.

Stepping inside you immediately see tables laden with delicacies – delicious bread and cakes, and you can see straight into the kitchen. If you weren’t starving before you will be now! If you can tear yourself away from the cakes, take a seat at one of the quirky tables and peruse the menu. Everyone is catered for here with meat, vegan and veggie dishes available.

The all day breakfast menu is spot on, who says you can only have eggs benedict before 12? You can also have porridge with almond or cow’s milk, smoothies, a full breakfast or as Mr Foodie picked – Spicy baked eggs. He picked the meaty option, liking the sound of the home-made pork and fennel sausage. The dish is also available for veggies.

Look at that bowl of deliciousness!

Served in a toasty pan, Mrs Foodie was straight in there with a fork to steal some.

Not too spicy, but enough for that warming glow. Chunks of sausage surrounded by cannellini beans flavoured with tomato and a couple of perfectly cooked eggs to dip that

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NAPIERS the HERBALISTS

Talking about spots makes me squirm. Whether it’s the word ‘whitehead’, discussing how to properly ‘pop’ or being asked to tackle an angry monster on a friends back, it’s just not for me.

So when the chance to visit the Skin Clinic at the Napiers shop on Cresswell Street came up, despite my troublesome skin and frequent breakouts, I had my reservations.

I’d spent a painful hour with a self-confessed lover of squeezing spots during my one and only previous professional skin care treatment and had felt nervous about letting anyone else loose around my face.

I’ve also made many trips to my doctor over the last few years in the pursuit of healthier skin and despite changes to contraception, gels and tablets, there’s been little to no success and at times it felt like I wasn’t really being taken seriously, even though I’d explained how I had felt much less confident since the bad breakouts began.

However, thankfully there was none of that nonsense at Napiers. The skin clinic is run by beauty and skin specialist Nicole Campbell Watson, who is truly passionate about teaching people how to properly look after their skin and helping those with various skin issues. After experiencing skin conditions herself, including developing adult acne just as she began running

the skin clinic, Nikki knows how much this can affect confidence and self-esteem.

The pre-treatment consultation ran through things like my typical diet, usual skin care routine (which at this point was almost non-existent), choice of contraception and where I typically get spots.

During the consultation, Nikki will be able to identify any areas where you are going wrong with skincare and she couldn’t be nicer when explaining the errors of our ways.

The actual treatment consisted of a ‘Lymphatic Drainage Massage’, which sounds horrendous, but is really just a firm facial massage, designed to move fluid out of your tissues into lymph nodes where bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms are destroyed.

I was warned that this treatment could potentially leave my skin looking worse for a few days and it did but I think the long-term effects of this procedure are well worth it, just maybe don’t go for it the day before a big event.

This was followed by a deep cleansing facial, using natural Napiers skincare products during which Nikki happily chatted away, answering all my questions.

After the soothing face mask had been applied and I was left to drift off for 20 minutes, Nikki returned with a handy personalised booklet full of tips,

answers to my questions and advice – including a full skincare routine, suggested supplements to take, diet tips and a reminder to STOP picking at spots, it’s really one of the worst things you can do for them. In Nikki’s words: “Think about it like this, if you avoid touching them today, they’ll look so much better tomorrow.”

I’ve learned to follow Nikki’s advice and leave them well alone, I’ve also started taking some of the suggested supplements and have stuck religiously to the recommended steps (which involves a Napiers cleanser, witch hazel toner and moisturiser) and I’m now a big believer in the power of a good routine. In just a week and a half my skin feels so much softer, has a healthy glow and I’ve had very few breakouts, much less than normal anyway.

However, our own skin types are obviously different and what works for me might not help you in the slightest. That’s why the consultations are perfect for anyone looking for help with their troublesome skin, the advice you’re given is detailed and personalised to you.

The skin clinic runs on a Monday from 11.15 19.45, Tuesday/Wednesday from 14.00-18.00 and Fridays/Fortnightly Saturdays from 09.0013.30. Costs range from £30-85. For more information, call Napiers Glasgow on 0141 339 5859.

fresh bread into. We were onto a winner here.

Mrs Foodie picked one of the specials, which was a broccoli, blue cheese and caper galette – a slab of puff pastry filled with garlic, cheese and topped with crispy baked broccoli. With the aromatic side salad, it was full of flavour.

Of course we had to save some room for the cakes, which is harder than it seems as the portions here are generous and filling and every cake looks amazing. We picked from the side-board filled with cakes, and it was a hard choice, we plumped for the lime curd and courgette cake topped with pistachio and a cherry and chocolate brownie with a lovely gianduja/Nutella moreish-ness. Both cakes gooey and fresh hitting the spot with the flat white coffees.

This is somewhere perfect for any day of the week and not just weekends so it won’t be long until we return..!

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FIVE REASONS TO GET EXCITED FOR THE SCOTTISH FOOTBALL SEASON As Euro 2016 fast approaches its conclusion, it’s almost time for us Scots to take our head out of the sand, dust ourselves down, stop wishing we were in France and turn our attention to the reality of league football once again. The season that is about to dawn, however, looks as if it’s going to be pretty far remove from being just another season.

Why? Let’s see, shall we?

The first reason to pay attention is the rather large elephant in the proverbial room; the elephant known as the Old Firm. In the context of Scottish football, actually, it’s really more of a mammoth than an elephant. Now, I can already hear the sighs reverberate from many as I rather predictably open this piece with a mention of these two, but let’s be honest; you would have to be pretty daft not to consider Rangers and Celtic being in the same league together after a four year hiatus as being extremely significant.

Of course, you would be forgiven for being less than enthusiastic about the inevitable crowd trouble that comes with four Old Firm league fixtures, but from a purely footballing standpoint, having this derby back as a permanent fixture (or so it would seem) is an exciting prospect.

The spice between the two clubs is brewing already, with new Rangers signing and known controversial figure Joey Barton and long-term Celtic captain Scott Brown sparring in the media. With Rangers more determined than ever to prove their doubters wrong and make their mark upon their return to the top flight, and high-profile new Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers promising to bring the good times back to Celtic Park, it looks set to be an objectively captivating feud no matter what your opinion is of either, or both clubs.

The increase in competition that comes with Rangers being back in the top flight leads on rather nicely to the second reason you should be feeling the buzz; it truly does look as if it will be the most competitive league season, in the top two leagues at least, in recent memory. While the Premiership has Celtic and Aberdeen being forced to up their game upon the return of Rangers (albeit with the latter of the two having fallen short in the last quarter of the season in the last two years), the Championship is even more open still. Of the ten teams who make up the division, eight will probably fancy their chances of making one of the four playoff spots (prove me wrong, Ayr and Dumbarton.) While 2016 Scottish Cup winners Hibernian emerge as early favourites to finally gain promotion with new manager Neil Lennon, Dundee United will pose a very real and present danger, as they aim for an instant return to the top flight.

Falkirk, though, have thus far kept the bulk of the squad which gained them significant plaudits for their league performance in the last campaign, pipping Hibs to 2nd place and going on to eventual defeat in the

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playoff final against Kilmarnock, so they too will think they have what it takes to go the distance this time around. Raith, similarly, had a surprisingly excellent campaign, and even though manager Ray McKinnon has since departed, they will think they have what it takes to at the very least make the playoffs. In fact, one of the major motivating factors for both clubs will be Dunfermline returning to the Championship from League 1. The Pars, having emphatically won the league last term, will be high on their confidence, and will look forward to fife derbies with Raith and cross-Forth grudge matches with the Bairns, while striving to nick that fourth playoff spot; or potentially better. At any rate, it will be a tremendously competitive Championship season, with a number of mouth-watering fixtures for fans across the board.

As our focus drifts further down the leagues, another new factor in the story that is Scottish Football will be the addition of Edinburgh City to the big leagues. What’s interesting about the Lowland League Champions, besides creditably being the first team to gain direct entry to league two via the playoffs, is that they represent the first time there have been three Edinburghbased teams in the top four leagues since Meadowbank moved out of their ground and morphed into Livingston. Who now occupies Meadowbank Stadium? That’s right, Edinburgh City. And what’s even more interesting is that Edinburgh City’s very first competitive fixture as a League 2 side will be against Livingston in the League Cup. At Meadowbank. You’d struggle to write such a story.

Besides this, though, Edinburgh’s admission will serve as the most accurate measuring stick to date for how well Highland and Lowland League teams with promotion prospects can expect to fair in the big time.

There’s no doubt that Edinburgh City will be a breath of fresh air for fans of lower league football, and in the same breath, the restructured League Cup could be equally refreshing in the earlier rounds.

The tournament in its new format sees the return of a group stage before traditional cup knockout football starts, giving lower league

teams a chance to recover from early defeats in the cup, and serving as a platform for more competitive games to build fitness before the league season starts. The Cup Final has also been moved forward to November, meaning that the tournament has a chance to take the spotlight, rather than being looked at as the ‘mini’ Scottish Cup as it was in its previous format, with the cup coming to its conclusion just weeks before the big one. We’ve already seen the new setup birth one of the stories of the season in Edinburgh City vs Livingston, and as is tradition, there will undoubtedly be many more as the tournament progresses.

The League Cup, though, is not the only tournament to have undergone a serious facelift, which leads us onto our fifth reason to get excited. For the first time ever, every senior team in Scotland has a vested interest in the Challenge Cup. While previously kept exclusively the senior teams outwith the top flight in Scotland, the Challenge Cup has opened its arms to the U20 teams of the Scottish Premiership. This is something which many fans of lower league teams are vocally displeased with, taking having to play against youth teams as an insult, but it will undoubtedly attract more attention to the competition and provide previously unprecedented experience to the ‘Colt’ teams, as the U20s involved are known.

What’s more interesting about the revamp, though, to me at least, is the introduction of two teams from Wales and two teams from Northern Ireland to the fray – at the very least, it could make for some pretty stellar away games!

The restructuring has been something of a controversial move thus far, but it’s certainly a bold tangent from the status quo – something fans have been crying out for.

Of course, it has been nice to have a break from the often cruel reality of Scottish football, but every year without fail, the buzz starts to build around this time. And, with domestic cup change on the horizon and a number of new factors in play, there is certainly more to think on and look forward to than usual. Bring it on, I say. Who needs the Euros anyway?

by Robbie Copeland Twitter:

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11am. 17th of July. City Centre. Are you ready to partake in the most joyous 5k in the whole world?!

The Colour Run presented

by Skittles is making its debut in Glasgow on the 17th of July this year. You’re invited to dress yourself in all white and run around Glasgow as people watching the run cover you in colourful powder. You’re basically going to finish the run looking like a bag of Skittles. Delicious.

Prices for entering the Colour Run vary – entry for a single runner is £25. A group of 4 or more will have an entry fee of £23 (you get a good deal for running with pals!) and little Colour Runners, who are children aged five and under only have to pay £10 to run! If that isn’t good enough and you want to beat the queues, you can pay £44 to enter as a premium Colour Runner.

The team runner and single runner entries come with classic kits, which include a special edition t-shirt, a headband, face tattoos, face paint and a running bib. The premium kit comes with all of that and a tutu, a pair of socks, sunglasses, extra face paint and a flower lei. Finally, the kiddies will get the classic kit, but with a children’s running bib. On entry, this kit will be shipped straight to your door, so you can come prepared for the day of the run!

The SECC is where the run will begin, and it will end at the King Street Car Park. Here’s hoping it’s a sunny day. You’ll be running alongside the Clyde and through the City Centre, and past the Gallery of Modern Art too.

So Skittles is behind the event, but it is also sponsored by Capri Sun, Alpen, Renault, the NSPCC and many more organisations.

The NSPCC is the official charity partner for the 5k and the organisation is celebrating its 30th year in its ChildLine service!

Go for it, don’t just taste the rainbow, become the rainbow this month in the 5K Colour Run.

by Holly Fleming Twitter:

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CUSTOMER SERVICES - GERMAN SPEAKING Salary: £17000 per annum + plus shift bonus Agent: Total Recruitment Skills: Customer Services Location: Glasgow Based within their modern, state of the art, well equipped Glasgow offices (with parking, coffee shop, internet cafe and lunch venues on site), you would join a fun, friendly and very outgoing team environment.

Handling all manner of customer inquiries, over the phone and via email, you will have first class communication skills, both verbal and written (GERMAN AND ENGLISH). This is NOT a call centre environment, but much more of an open plan, friendly, large office environment. SHIFTS 3PM - MIDNIGHT, Wednesday to Sunday, £17,000 PLUS 10% shift allowance. INITIALLY 12-15 weeks TEMPORARY BUT WILL LEAD TO A PERMANENT CONTRACT FOR THE RIGHT PERSON. APPLY WITHOUT DELAY - RECRUITING RIGHT NOW!!!!

PDI VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Salary: £8 per hour Agent: Brightwork Skills: Automotive Location: Glasgow We are currently looking to recruit a PDI Technician to join a national dealership based in Glasgow on a temporary contract initially, but with a chance to go permanent. Ideal candidate would be part qualified and have at least NVQ 1 (preferably NVQ Level 2) in vehicle maintenance. Full UK driving licence is also essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out pre-delivery inspections on new vehicles and used vehicles checks. Working hours are 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri but some weekend work may be required. ‘Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work’ We may only contact selected applicants due to volume of response.

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TELEPHONE ACCOUNT MANAGER Salary: £21,500 Agent: Anderson Knight Skills: Financial Services/Investment Location: Glasgow Anderson Knight is looking for a Telephone Account Manager to work permanently in Glasgow. This will be working with a well established financial services company. Main responsibilities: - Account management - Hitting realistic sales targets - Conducting outgoing sales calls - Maintaining and strengthen relationships Developing a team of advisors The ideal candidate must be a polished individual with a professional approach and a background in financial services. Please apply for further details.

SERVICE ENGINEER Salary: £Negotiable Agent: PTM Security Solutions Ltd Skills: Engineering/Technical Location: Glasgow Field Service Engineer required to carry out Service, Repair and Installation of Door Entry Systems and carry out routine PMV inspections to Fire Alarms and Smoke Extraction Systems. You must have relevant experience and qualifications and hold a Full Driving Licence. Any and all endorsements must be disclosed. The post is Full Time and carried a probationary period of 6 months. You must rotate 1 week "On Call" with the other engineers (following probationary period). A Company vehicle is provided and company branded clothing is also provided.

BOOKKEEPER ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT Salary: £DEO Agent: Stafffinders Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Stafffinders are currently recruiting for a permanent full time experienced Bookkeeperfor our Glasgow client.

Must have experience in the following: Maintaining Sales and Purchase Ledger. Bank Reconciliation.

Preparation of VAT and PAYE Returns. Processing of timesheets, credit control,supplier payments.

Preparation and submission of invoices. Sage line 50.

Sage Payroll. Sage Job Coasting. All Microsoft packages.

To apply please email CV to Karen.auchincloss@ stafffindes.co.uk

PRODUCTION OPERATOR Salary: Rates up to £7.80 per hour Agent: Shades Window Blinds Skills: Production/Manufacturing Location: Cumbernauld An excellent opportunity has arisen within our production department for a Window Blind Maker. The applicant will be responsible for manufacturing high quality window coverings. The successful applicant will have good numeracy skills, take pride in their work and be a quick learner. With a focus on providing high quality products the applicant should show work in previous similar roles. This position is full time with an excellent hourly rate and generous bonus scheme. For consideration applications will only be considered once a c.v has been received.

Salary: £13-16/h Agent: Hudson Construction & Property Skills: Construction/Trades/Property Location: Glasgow My Client is an English contractor that is expanding to the Central Belt of Scotland and building its team. There is lots of work lined up and already underway with the leadership of a good core team that we have built up in recent months. We are now seeking a Junior Land Surveyor to join the team and assist in levelling, target shooting etc. on multiple contracts including rail road, and water projects. Any experience is helpful, but there is significant opportunity for training and development.

This will be on a contract basis to start Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide.

CREDIT CONTROL CLERK (TEMP TO PERM) Salary: £17,500 - £19,000 Agent: Anderson Knight Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Anderson Knight are currently seeking a temporary Credit Control Clerk to work for a well known client based in Glasgow on a ongoing temporary contract with the chance to go permanent. Main Duties: Cash Collection by telephone, letter and email. Opening new accounts . Maintaining accounts and putting accounts on stop. Cash Allocation. Review ledger . Produce monthly KPI’s. Adhoc finance reports when required . Deal with all customer enquires . Adhoc duties as required . In return my client is offering a competitive salary with fantastic working hours, with great development opportunities. Interested please apply now to patricia@ andersonknight.co.uk or call me on 0141 348 7754 for more information.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT Salary: £DOE Agent: Independent Accountants in Scotland Limited Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow

IAIS have an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join them on a permanent basis. Our team provide high quality advice and assistance in every aspect of our clients’ financial and accounting requirements. You will be required to assist in the preparation of Accounts, Tax Computations, Management Accounts and VAT returns with the addition of other ad-hoc duties within the office as and when required. Ideally having worked in a practice setting you will be comfortable in preparing accounts with minimal supervision although working in a team and be comfortable using Sage to Trial Balance and a working knowledge of Iris would also be beneficial. As you will be the first point of contact for many clients an excellent telephone manner along with strong communication skills are required.

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATOR Salary: Agent:

£ Commensurate with experience The Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow An opportunity has arisen within our expanding organisation for someone to take charge of the reception area while sharing some of the duties carried out by our administration team. This is a full-time post working from Monday to Friday within a busy academic and clinical environment. Duties will include: Managing a busy reception desk as first point of contact with visitors, students, clients, therapists and trainers.

Answering incoming telephone calls. Carrying out specific administration tasks and operating systems.

Essential Qualities: Warm and friendly manner Mature and professional attitude Good communication skills Good organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team Reliability and punctuality

ADMINISTRATOR Salary: £19000 to £21000 per annum Agent: Pertemps Scotland Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: East Kilbride Pertemps A-Z division are currently recruiting for an Administrator to join our manufacturing client on a week to week basis, however a permanent position is available and the successful candidate will be able to apply for this role. This is an excellent temporary position within a manufacturing environment based in East Kilbride. This position is Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 16:00pm with an excellent pay rate of £19,000 - £20,000 DOE. - Office administration with strong procurement experience - Dealing with internal and external emails, must have a professional approach - Call handling and screening, answering any queries - Any other adhoc office tasks If you would like to be considered for this role please send your CV to Stephanie.lowdon@pertemps.co.uk please note that only successful candidates will be contacted due to the volume of applications received.

CARE WORKER Salary: £7.70 to £7.90 per hour Agent: Real Care Agency Skills: Social Services/Housing/Childcare Location: East Kilbride A desire to care for people is essential. Previous experience of caring for others in a personal, professional or voluntary capacity is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Care Workers will be expected to work in the community, undertaking domestic and personal care tasks in the client(s) home(s).

Car owner/driver an advantage. You will assist the client(s) with washing/bathing. dressing/undressing, help getting in and out of bed, help at meal times and helping with meal preparation and other duties as required. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a PVG Police check. The Company offers parttime, full-time and flexible hours. Work undertaken will primarily be in East Kilbride and surrounding area. All Care Workers are paid the same rate of pay regardless of age (including under 25 years). The Company`s intention is to pay the Living Wage (£8.25 per hour) from 01 October 2016.

ACCOUNTS MANAGER Salary: Negotiable/Competitive Agent: JGB Steelcraft (UK) Ltd Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow We are a busy steel manufacturing business based in Hillington Glasgow seeking an experienced Accounts Manager/book-keeper for an immediate start on a permanent basis. Responsibilities: Full responsibility for the finance including:- Sales Ledger & Purchase Ledger Preparing Supplier payment runs Bank reconciliations Credit Card reconciliations Payroll - Weekly and Monthly Staff expenses/petty cash VAT Returns Experience:Sage Job Costing Sage Project costing Sage Line 50 You must have excellent customer service, accounts and administration skills. You should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and

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SAGE experience essential. Must possess the ability to prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks. To apply please forward your CV giving your salary expectations and availability Call 0141 892 2000

TRAINEE ADMINISTRATOR Salary:

£16,380 to £17,000 depending on qualifications and experience Agent: The Presbytery of Glasgow Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow The Presbytery of Glasgow has a vacancy for a fulltime Trainee Administrator to work within a small team providing administrative/secretarial support to our two Presbytery Clerks and other staff members/ committee conveners. Based in Glasgow city centre, the successful applicant will have some administrative experience and/or appropriate qualifications, including a working knowledge of MS Office, and will be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn. Hours of work Monday - Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday 8.30am to 4pm Further details A full job description is available by email from the Office Manager, Ms Karen Lafferty (klafferty@presbyteryofglasgow.org.uk). Applications, by cv and covering letter, may be sent to this email address or made via S1 jobs. (If applying directly, please use the job title as the subject of your email.) n.b. Some flexibility in start date may be possible for applicants completing training courses within the next few months.

SENIOR PAYROLL CLERK Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 Agent: Lusona Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Lusona’s client a well established CA firm based in the City centre of Glasgow seek to recruit a Senior payroll clerk on a permanent basis to work within there busy payroll department Main duties for this role are: Process weekly and monthly payroll for a portfolio of clients. Oversee small team of payroll administrators.

Process all PAYE and NI contributions. Processing various expenses. Liaise with various clients regarding payroll queries. Process all year end payroll. Dealing with Auto- enrolement. Ensure all current payroll legislation is adhered to . To apply for this post you will have 2 years previous payroll experience preferably within a fast moving payroll environment, be an excellent communicator with the ability to work on your own initiative To apply for this post please send your updated cv to david@lusona.co.uk or give me a call in confidence on 01698 534335 to discuss the role further

PHP SQL DEVELOPER Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE Agent: RHA Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow

RHA is a specialist audio company based in Glasgow.

We develop, manufacture and market innovative audio products with sales channels in over twenty countries. We are seeking a full time Developer to develop and support our internal ERP system.

Development includes all aspects of the lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, training and maintenance. The ideal candidate is creative, and passionate about developing quality software, using good programming practices. Candidates should also have a strong willingness and aptitude to learn the latest web development technologies. Required Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of system architecture, data structures, design and integration. Object-oriented PHP, JavaScript, CSS3, and HTML. SQL, database design & normalization. Problem solving attention to detail Selfsufficient, can take user requirements, debug code and solve problems with minimal guidance This is a great career opportunity within a truly innovative company

HVAC SERVICE ENGINEER Salary: £15 per hour + Company Benifits Agent: Search Consultancy Skills: Construction/Trades/Property Location: Glasgow Search Facilities Management are actively searching for Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to carrying out service and maintenance duties within a mobile contract in the Glasgow. This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week and will offer the opportunity to up skill within a great team. Duties include Carrying out all planned and reactive mechanical tasks tasks on a daily basis. All plumbing duties, as well as basic heating and boiler maintenance. Fault finding. Working alongside the maintenance team, you will assist in any ad hoc maintenance duties as required. You will also be expected to pick up and basic mechanical or fabric tasks when necessary. Candidates will ideally possess HVAC or Commercial Gas qualification. Fgas. Facilities Management/ Commercial Maintenance experience.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, and have the skills and experience, please contact Kerry McFarlane on 01412727725 or send your CV to kerry.mcfarlane@search.co.uk

COACHBUILDER Salary: £10.00 - £14.00 per hour Agent: Aspirare Skills: Engineering/Technical Location: Glasgow Coachbuilder, Glasgow, £10-£14 per hour Our market leading client currently has an exciting opportunity for a time served coachbuilder to join their renowned team with over 30 years’ experience for their blue chip commercial client base. Working in a fast paced environment, our coachbuilder will require experience in panel beating, vehicle bodybuilding and bodywork with the process continuing on to spray painting and completion. This opportunity provides a 6 month

contract with a view of permanent position in a specialized company with rapid growth and progression possibilities. To be considered for the Coachbuilder position, you require: Time-served as coachbuilder Good knowledge of engineering standards operations Ability to follow plans and designs The forthcoming contract position are suited to hands-on, pro-active experienced coachbuilders who will undertake PSV and HGV vehicle rebuilding damage repairs. Apply NOW! Send your CV or call John on 01698 324664 to not miss out on this promising opportunity.

PART TIME UNDERWRITER Salary: £25000 per annum Agent: Hudson Contact Centre Skills: Financial Services/Investment Location: Glasgow Hudson have partnered with growing financial services business to appoint a part time Underwriting assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative business who are invested in developing and training team members. Hours 10am-2pm Monday to Friday (overtime available) Underwriting experience would beneficial however not essential: Strong experience working within a financial services environment.

Working in a detail orientated environment. Experience looking at credit files. Ability to manage a busy workload. A team player with a flexible attitude.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong Excell skills. Proactive approach. To find out more about this role then please get in touch on 0141 227 9134 or Kirsty.burke@hudson.com Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide.

CREDIT CONTROLLER Salary: Competitive Agent: PRG Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow I am currently assisting my City Centre based client in recruiting a Credit Controller for their highly successful organisation. This is a permanent role and would be a fantastic opportunity for an individual with strong communication skills, and who has previous experience of working in a high volume credit control role. Duties include: Effectively manage portfolio of clients. Ensure individual and team KPIs are met. Maintenance of records. Timely collection of outstanding amounts.

Resolving disputed queries. Reporting to internal and external reports. Customer reconciliations. Ensure strict time deadlines are met. This position offers: Attractive market rate remuneration provided. Bonus incentive rewarding strong performance. Modern work environment. Attractive company benefits. If you are interested in hearing more about this role please send

your CV to Paul Lyons stating your current salary and notice period. Please note that only CVs with a strong credit control background will be considered.

MANAGER Salary: £17000-22000 per annum Agent: Brown Opticians Skills: Retail Location: Glasgow Our business is expanding so a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Practice manager and Assistant Manager Management experience is essential for this role, as it requires someone with a proven track record to really drive the practice to the next level. If you have previous optics experience, with the ability to dispense as a minimum requirement and a proven managerial background then this will be the ideal role for you. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for monitoring performance, driving sales and maintaining excellence in customer service.

Other duties will include staff performance, dispensing, managing the appointment diary, preparing and keeping all Practice paperwork up to date, handling cash and general housekeeping duties. A competitive salary will depend on your experience, will be provided. As well as further training and career development within the Optical industry. Please send a CV summarising your experience to date with a cover letter detailing your strengths, your aspirations and why you believe that you should be considered for this opportunity.

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Salary: £DOE Agent: Brightwork Specialist Recruitment Skills: Engineering/Technical Location: Glasgow This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our client’s well established and successful FMCG manufacturing organisation. The ideal candidate will have electrical and some mechanical experience. The main responsibilities are: - Carry out planned and preventative maintenance tasks when required. - Prioritise and plan workload, ensuring an effective maintenance service. - Involved in projects relating to the installation and commissioning of new equipment. The successful candidate should have relevant engineering experience and be able to work using their own initiative within a maintenance based environment. Ideally you will have a recognised apprenticeship or trade qualification to HNC Level or higher. There will be an on call rota every 3 week paid for too. To apply please send your CV and salary requirements to Daniel Cairney of BWSR - Brightwork Specialist Recruitment at daniel.cairney@bwsr.co.uk or call 0141 272 8129 to discuss further. Brightwork Specialist Recruitment offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

PART TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR Salary: Competitive Salary Agent: ACE Refrigeration Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow Automatic Cooling Engineers Ltd require an experienced Technical Support Administrator. The successful candidate will have experience of administering NHS/ Government contracts and dealing with NHS compliance paperwork. Part time. 5 days per week (20hrs per wek). Competitive Salary. Applications with Full CV to ahunter@acerefrigeration.co.uk

ADMINISTRATOR - PART-TIME Salary: £8 per hour Agent: Adecco Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Wishaw Adecco are recruiting an Administrator required to cover maternity leave on a Part Time basis (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 8:00 - 16:30). This role will also require supporting other admin tasks within Service Support and may require travel to Newcastle on occasion. Full travel expenses will be covered. Main duties include coordination and liaison with customers using internal communication process to seek approval so their business activities can be performed on customer sites. Rate - £8 per hour Start date - Immediate Adecco acts as an equal opportunities employer. Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

PART TIME CASHIER Salary: £8.00 - £9 per hour Agent: Allstaff Skills: Retail Location: Glasgow AllStaff Paisley require a Permanent experienced Part Time Cashier for our client based in Hillington. The location of the client can offer parking facilities & good public transport links. Hours required to be worked WILL be Thursday 1-7pm include a Saturday between 7am to 12noon. Candidates will be required to cover F/T hours

during periods of annual leave. Duties will include: Inputting data from tills onto system and balancing cash. Checking invoices and matching. Answering customer calls and queries. Uplifting cash from tills and checking cash into the safe. Inputting details onto the system. Filing, faxing, photocopying. Updating excel spreadsheets. General office duties. Allstaff is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

and holidays pre-booked in the next 6 months. To be considered for this role please send your CV to supportroles@prgrecruitment.com confirming your notice period.

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Salary: £7.65ph Agent: Topstaff Skills: Production/Manufacturing Location: Glasgow Position: Experienced production operatives urgently required for part time assignments in the Glasgow/ Hillington area. This position will be ongoing temporary assignments with the possibility of going permanent for the right candidates. Requirements: Applicants must have a good work ethic, should be dexterous and have good attention to detail. This position involved small parts on a production line so nimble fingers and experience are essential. Working hours: Hours of work will be 22 hours per week Monday to Wednesday 16.30 until 21.25 and Thursday 16.30 - 22.25 For immediate interview please call Topstaff Employment on 0141 427 7070 or email your CV to warehouse@ topstaffemployment.com.

Salary: £7.70 to £7.90 per hour Agent: Real Care Agency Skills: Social Services/Housing/Childcare Location: East Kilbride A desire to care for people is essential. Previous experience of caring for others in a personal, professional or voluntary capacity is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Care Workers will be expected to work in the community, undertaking domestic and personal care tasks in the client(s) home(s).

Car owner/driver an advantage. You will assist the client(s) with washing/bathing. dressing/undressing, help getting in and out of bed, help at meal times and helping with meal preparation and other duties as required. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a PVG Police check. The Company offers parttime, full-time and flexible hours. Work undertaken will primarily be in East Kilbride and surrounding area. All Care Workers are paid the same rate of pay regardless of age (including under 25 years). The Company`s intention is to pay the Living Wage (£8.25 per hour) from 01 October 2016.

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Salary: £18,000 pro rata Agent: PRG Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow PRG Business Support are recruiting for our client exclusively for a front of house professional to join them on a part time basis working Thursdays and Fridays in the centre of Glasgow. Based front of house for our established client we are looking to speak with individuals who have a proven track record within reception coupled with good administrative skills. Duties: Meeting and greeting clients and external partners. Answering telephone and relaying messages. Basic admin duties and housekeeping.

Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail. Please send your CV to Emma Cameron to be considered for this vacancy coupled with your current salary, availability

Salary: £32,255 - £38,082 per annum, pro rata Agent: South Lanarkshire College Skills: Education Location: East Kilbride Permanent, Part-Time (0.4 FTE) £32,255 - £38,082 per annum, pro rata Educated to HNC or equivalent level of qualification in Horticulture or other relevant area you may additionally hold appropriate assessor and verifier qualifications. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills together with industrial experience of working in a horticultural environment. Previous teaching experience would be advantageous. Salary placing on the above salary scale will be dependent on previous experience and qualifications. The new PVG scheme replaces enhanced disclosures when undertaking work with Children or Vulnerable Adults. This post is considered Regulated

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Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by South Lanarkshire College.

The Board of Management of South Lanarkshire College is a charity registered in Scotland. Registration number SC021181.

STAFF NURSE FOR CARE HOME AIRDRIE GLASGOW EAST Salary: £negotiable Agent: Care in the Community Ltd Skills: Medical/Dental/Health Care Location: Airdrie Due to pending retirement, we are seeking a staff nurse for a small family run care home specialising in frail elderly and dementia care. We will consider full time or part time hours, and can be flexible for day shift or night shift. Full time hours are 33 per week, with option to increase if requested. Part time is 22 hours per week.

Essential Criteria: registered with NMC, current pin number. fully qualified RMN or RGN. currently on PVG or able to join. able to provide 2 strong work references.

Strong leader able to delegate, supervise and mentor staff in the team. Desirable: previous elder care home experience is desirable but not essential as induction and training will be given. Reward package includes: Salary will not be less than £13.50 per hour. Robust induction and mentoring. Full training programme with opportunity to expand your knowledge, skills and qualifications. small supportive team. career advancement opportunities within company. Immediate start available. Please email your CV or contact the home for an application pack or for further details on 01236 762 242.

RESEARCH FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Salary: £20,989 - £25,023 Agent: University of Glasgow Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow University of Glasgow University Services Finance Office Research Financial Administrator Ref : 013160 Salary : Grade 5, £20,989 - £25,023 per annum, pro rata. The University of Glasgow is looking to recruit a Research

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Financial Administrator within the Research Support Office. This post is part time (17.5 hours) and open ended. Duties are Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday. You will provide high quality post-award research financial administration support to College research support offices and academic research staff, and ensure accurate financial reporting and invoicing to funders, based on detailed knowledge of their terms and conditions. You will maintain accurate data within the core systems to enable production of information in support of Research Support Office objectives, and University and funder reporting requirements. Apply online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/jobs Closing date: 11 May 2016 The University has been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award The University is committed to equality of opportunity in employment.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM MEMBER PART TIME Salary: £18,000 ñ 21,000 Agent: Hudson Accounting & Finance Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Hudson Accountancy and Finance client are looking to add an Accounts Payable Team Member to the current team on a part time basis. This is a outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow. Key duties of the role include; Maintain the integrity of the financial ledger. Receive and check purchase invoice from suppliers and internal departments. Complete journals and adjustments as required. Process data accurately in accordance with deadlines. Reconcile transactions for specific suppliers.

Creation of excel spreadsheets collating charges on a monthly basis. Provide a fast efficient service to internal and external customers. Experience required; Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Strong Accounts Payable knowledge. Supplier statement reconciliation experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work to tight month end deadlines. If you are interested in this vacancy please contact Greg McDermott or Pamela McCulloch in our Glasgow office on 0141 240 2444 or greg.mcdermott@jobs.hudson.com Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.

SALES ASSISTANT / RETAIL ADVISOR Salary: £250 - £400 Weekly Agent: The Interactive Team Skills: Sales Location: Glasgow Sales Assistant / Retail Advisor Are you looking for a career within sales and working with customers face to face? Are you looking for something different from the usual 9-5? Are you interested in a sales assistant role that offers real career progression and does what it says on the tin? At A4 interactive, we know inspiring leaders comes from every sort of back round. What matters most is your ability to connect, provide innovative solutions, and create an environment where all can succeed! Looking for a sales position that combines you brilliant people skills with your enthusiasm with customer service? We are uniquely focused on delivering amazing customer service experiences and were looking for incredible individuals to work within our interactive team and strive for greatness!!! Customer service and sales requirements are: Ability to strike up conversation?. Fun, bubbly, positive personality. hunger to learn and develop. What we can offer is: Full training professional development programme. fun and inspiring work environment. weekly pay. Travel opportunities.

Experience in leadership. Full time/ part time positions.

Immediate start. If this sounds like you please apply now and start tomorrow!!!

SUPPORT OFFICER Salary: £12.15 per hour Agent: Pertemps Scotland Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow Our client, who is based in the Public Sector, has a requirement for a Support Officer. This is a temporary part-time role (either 5 half days or 3 full days per week), and is in Glasgow City Centre. This role attracts a pay rate of £12.15. This role requires a current Disclosure Scotland issued within the last 12 months. MAIN DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES o Analysing complex letters and emails, identifying key issues o Using In-house systems to draft responses, including Ministerial responses and diary cases. o Responding to correspondence, addressing key concerns and ensuring that letters are drafted using appropriate language and tone o Engaging with internal colleagues across several policy areas to obtain contributions for responses o Managing correspondence workload effectively, and meeting corporate deadlines. o Providing briefing and correspondence contributions on migration related issues o Supporting the team with some event and meeting management, and ad hoc duties Key Skills o Calm and logical - able to handle reading and dealing with difficult messages from members of the public o Excellent communication skills verbal and written o Experience of using Microsoft Outlook and Excel o Ability to make decisions based on known documented processes If you have the necessary experience and skill set for this role, please submit your CV to contract.glasgow@pertemps.co.uk

RETIREMENT HOUSING ASSISTANT Salary:

£6,930 pro rata (£16,244 FTE) per annum or £8.33 per hour Agent: Bield Housing & Care Skills: Social Services/Housing/Childcare Location: Cumbernauld We are looking for a proactive Retirement Housing Assistant to support the manager in the delivery of our retirement housing service at Hillcrest Court in Cumbernauld. The Role Your main duties will include maintaining a high level of cleanliness within the common areas of the development, encouraging the use of our facilities, as well as providing general assistance to tenants, contractors and other visitors to the development. You will also provide cover in the absence of the Retirement Housing Manager. Hours of employment are 16 per week, organised from 9.00am until 2.30pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 9.00am until 2.00pm every Thursday. Retirement Housing Assistant, competitive salary and benefits. Bringing happiness to others comes free. In addition we guarantee to offer you; Competitive salary, reviewed annually.

Excellent holidays, up to 37 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees). With the option to buy or sell holidays each year. Payment for your Disclosure.

A wide range of learning and development activities including management & leadership programmes, job related training and qualifications to ensure your continuous progress. To Apply please visit our website.

We are also looking for a Cook within Campsie Gardens, Cumbernauld (7 minutes drive from Hillcrest Court) If you would also like to apply for this post please visit our website and search REQ00486.

Scotland Housing Association is a dynamic social housing provider with a unique history and vision for the future. We are passionate about delivering exceptional services to our tenants. We also want to help make a positive contribution to the lives of those people living in the communities. Are you an experienced housing professional who is willing to take responsibility and make decisions? Can you convince us that you are a creative problem solver who is committed to improving service delivery and meeting demanding deadlines? Do you have a proven track record of forming effective working relationships with others because of your excellent communication and interpersonal skills?

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is confident and assertive; a team player who will adopt a flexible and methodical approach to organising and prioritising a busy workload. You should have good knowledge of current housing policy and practice related to social housing income maximisation. If you are interested in an exciting opportunity to work in a progressive environment which strives for continuous improvement, please visit the recruitment page of our website www.westscot.co.uk to download an application pack, email vacancies@westscot.co.uk or telephone 0141 550 5650 to request a pack. Completed applications must be returned by 12noon on Wednesday 4th May 2016.

DEBT ADVISOR Salary: FTE circa £19,000 - £20,000 Agent: Campbell Dallas Skills: Accountancy Location: Glasgow Don’t Fret About Debt is part of Campbell Dallas LLP, and offers Debt Solutions to our clients. We are now recruiting for a part time Debt Advisor to join our team. Hours of work will be Tuesday to Friday, either morning or afternoon to include early evening – 20 hours per week over 4 days. Campbell Dallas LLP is one of the most dynamic and progressive firms of chartered accountants in Scotland with offices across 4 locations and international links. The firm scooped Accountancy Firm of the Year and Training Team of the Year at the Scottish Accountancy and Finance Awards 2015. By joining us you will help to contribute to our success, whilst being supported and encouraged to maximise your own potential. Working in a fast paced environment your role will primarily be to firstly identify and thereafter to provide advice on consumer debt solutions available to individuals who have been referred to the Personal Insolvency Department for assistance. You will communicate to management and external sources on case progression whilst ensuring all deadlines are met. It therefore goes to say that we are looking for strong communicators who have a confident and polite telephone manner and who can engage at all levels. You should have previous debt advice experience, or have worked within personal insolvency. We are looking for IT literate candidates. You will work as part of a team, however should be able to work well with minimal supervision. We are looking for a focussed individual who has a high level of attention to detail and can effectively plan and organise their workload. If this role is of interest then we would love to hear from you, please send your CV and covering letter.

TEMPORARY HOME CARE ASSISTANT Salary:

INCOME OFFICER (PART TIME) Salary: £30,714 - £33,726 pro rata per annum Agent: West of Scotland Housing Association Skills: Social Services/Housing/Childcare Location: Glasgow Income Officer (part time) Working Wednesdays Base - Glasgow East Office £30,714 - £33,726 pro rata per annum Defined Benefits Pension Scheme West of

£4,331 pro rata (£16,244 FTE Per Annum) £8.33 per hour Agent: Bield Housing & Care Skills: Social Services/Housing/Childcare Location: Biggar Our Bield at Home service promotes independent living through community involvement and helps our service user to become "free to be!" Bield are looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high quality person centred care to Service Users of our

Bield at Home Service in Biggar. Home Care Assistants, competitive salary and benefits Bringing happiness to others comes free. In addition we guarantee to offer you: Competitive salary, reviewed annually. Excellent holidays, up to 37 days each year (pro rata for part-time employees). With the option to buy or sell holidays each year. Flexible working opportunities. Paid PVG. A wide range of learning and development activities including management & leadership programmes, job related training and qualifications to ensure your continuous progress. The role In this role, you will provide a range of services to older people within, and external to their homes, including personal care, meal preparation, domestic tasks, payment of bills, shopping, administration of medication and help with practical tasks in a way that promotes independent living skills and community involvement. Hours of employment are 10 organised over a 3 day shift rota basis which will include evenings and weekends. The post is being offered on a temporary basis for 6 months with the possibility of extension. Role Requirements The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme through Disclosure Scotland and be able to meet the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council within regulatory timescales. A Driving Licence would be advantageous due to rural locality To apply please visit our website.

SVQ ASSESSORS Salary: £18125 PA - £19032 PA plus milage Agent: MI Technologies Skills: Education Location: Glasgow A fantastic opportunity - Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping them gain qualifications ? Then this is the job for you ,New Vacancies have arisen within MI Technologies Ltd Care (Dundee and Surrounding Areas) and Hospitality departments to work within our thriving organisation . MI Technologies Ltd an long established Training Provider based in Glasgow delivering Skills Development Scotland and Employer funded training across Scotland ,Glasgow ,Dundee ,Tayside ,Grampian and Highlands to join our friendly specialist teams in the following occupational areas Hospitality to deliver SVQ,s L2 ,L3 and L4 , Social Services Healthcare , SVQ,s Level 2,3 and 4 and Leadership and Management for the Care Industry .Working within a dynamic fast paced and friendly environment these posts would suit an energetic confidant person who can meet and maintain a timely report of achievements and progress reports on candidates ,actively develop his/herself through staff development and training to review their own performance in order to maintain CPD .Although the position is based in Glasgow the person must be willing to travel through out Scotland .Access to car is essential . L&D9I award or equivalent would be preferred but not essential, if you have the relevant occupational qualifications and experience, right attitude,we will offer full training at no cost to yourself to attain the above assessor award . In return we will offer a full time 35 hours working week or flexible working arrangement full time or part time, competitive salary, mileage and out of pocket expenses and 30 days annual leave .,If this sounds the right place and position for you ,please send your CV to Kathleen Mullen Operations Manager Click on Apply NO AGENCIES PLEASE

GRADUATE SETTING-OUT ENGINEERS Salary:

£26000 - £36000 per annum + Pension, Car, Bonus Agent: First People Solutions Skills: Construction/Trades/Property Location: Glasgow First People Solutions are working with a market leading earth’s contractor within the construction industry.

Due to continued success the client has a number of vacancies for Setting-out Engineers based around Scotland. The Candidate You will ideally be from a main contractor background with at least 2-3 years post graduate experience. Experience with Trimble software. One man robotic. LSS advantageous. Autocad advantageous . Remuneration £26-£36k depending on experience. Car. Final salary pension. Bonus. Living away allowance £40 a night plus digs.

APPLICATION DEVELOPER GRADUATE ROLE Salary: Competitive Agent: Contact Advantage Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow As a Application Developer you will work as part of our development team to design, develop, and test products to ensure they meet set standards. You will be responsible for delivering projects on time and to set specifications. In addition you will provide assistance to our dedicated support team and interact with 3rd parties as needed. If you are looking for an opportunity develop your skills and grow within a technology company, apply today. EXPERIENCE: Degree in the area of Computer Science; or, equivalent work experience.

High attention to detail on projects completed. Selfmotivated with initiative to accomplish tasks. Familiarity with .NET Development (C#, VB.NET, ASP) and MS SQL Server. Mobile application development experience a plus .

TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT Salary:

£16000 - £18000 per annum + DOE + Benefits, Bonus etc Agent: Eden Scott Skills: HR/Training/Recruitment Location: Glasgow Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Sales Division Glasgow £16k - £18k DOE Plus Benefits Want to take your career to the next level? Frustrated or feeling stuck in your current role? Following a transformational and record breaking year, Eden Scott has an opportunity for a trainee to join our growing sales division in Glasgow. As Scotland’s leading independent recruitment consultancy, we want to further our success by continuing to hire the highest calibre of consultants. Ideally you will be a recent graduate in a marketing or similar discipline with some level of sales experience. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to start their recruitment career in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you would like to find out more or have a confidential chat then please contact Simon Stratford on 0141 410 1014 / 07780 443239 or email on simon. stratford@edenscott.com

MANAGER Salary: £24,416 - £26,190 Agent: Indigo Childcare Group Skills: Education Location: Glasgow The Indigo Childcare Group are recruiting a Manager for our Garrowhill Early Learning Centre to cover maternity leave. Reporting to and directly supporting the Director of Services, you will be an exceptionally wellorganised person, with a pro-active approach, skilled in collaborative working, recognising the importance and commitment required in this mid-management role. You must be an excellent communicator at all levels, demonstrate diplomacy and tact, with the ability to establish clarity. Candidates must hold or be working towards a BA in Childhood Practice / Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood Practice / SQA Professional Development Award Childhood Practice (360 credits at SCQF Level 9). If not working towards this minimum qualification, applicants must have an SVQ 4 or equivalent and be willing to undertake the BA. Candidates should also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior role. CV’s are not accepted please click on the ’Apply’ button to show your interest.

Minimum qualifications apply.

IT BUSINESS SUPPORT Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 Agent: Nine Twenty Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Nine Twenty Technology are working with their client recruiting for an IT Compliance Executive and project support opportunity. Working for a growing business

in their state of art offices on the outskirts of Glasgow towards Paisley. This role would suit a bright, switched on graduate or someone with similar experience who are looking to take on an exciting new opportunity within the IT sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new role and take ownership of duties which include: Ownership of compliance certification associated with technical designs to clients. Management of quality system. Company vehicle management, overseeing fleet administration. Project Coordination.

Other general support duties. Candidates would need the following attributes: Strong attention to detail.

Take ownership for projects. Strong communication skills. Team Player. In return you will be rewarded with fantastic professional office environment, friendly team atmosphere, competitive salary and benefits. For more information and to apply please submit your CV or call Joanne Steggell on 07881 300 527.

OPERATIONS (DATABASE) ASSISTANT (36662) Salary: £15000 - £20000 / year Agent: University of Strathclyde Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow Salary range: £18,734 - £20,989 FTE: 1 (35 hours/week) Term: Open-ended Closing date: 24/04/2016 Alumni & Development is responsible for the University’s relationship with its graduates and fundraising for key University initiatives. As part of the Operations and Research Team, you will have the ability to multi-task efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of financial processing, and updating biographical and educational data and data cleansing in The Raiser’s

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JULY 2016, ISSUE 23 Edge and NetCommunity. The post-holder will also assist with the administration of departmental prizes and scholarships. With strong IT skills, proven experience in very high volume data entry and using and reporting from relational databases, you will be a self-motivated, flexible, team player with a methodical approach to work tasks, excellent data entry, accuracy and communication skills. Knowledge of the fundraising environment and The Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 12 May 2016. For informal enquiries, please contact Holly Salvona, Operations and Research Manager, holly. salvona@strath.ac.uk, 01415485838.

Due to the nature of this vacancy you must be available for interview at short notice. Successful candidate will start after a disclosure has been returned. An excellent opportunity, not to be missed, applications are being considered immediately. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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Salary: Competitive plus benefits Agent: Arnold Clark Skills: Procurement Location: Glasgow This role would be ideally suited to a new graduate looking to make a career move into Procurement.

Your main duties will include the management of multifunctional teams concentrating on cost, negotiation, sourcing and product change within a complex supplier package. You will also be responsible for the development of partnership relationships with supplier along with being able to identify and project manage individual cost reduction projects. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills, good commercial awareness and IT literate. You will be educated to degree level and have CIPS qualification/membership (or working towards this). Candidates must have held a full UK Drivers Licence for a minimum of 1 year. We are currently recruiting at our Autoparts, Glasgow . With a turnover in excess of £3 billion, over 160 branches nationwide and an ever expanding portfolio, Arnold Clark is proud to be Europe’s largest independent motor dealer. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent working conditions, extensive training, life assurance and private health care, making our package one of the best in the industry. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE ARNOLD CLARK GROUP IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE CHECK. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. Please email your CV via the apply link.

ASSISTANT MANAGER Salary: £12.00 - £13.00 per hour Agent: HAYS Skills: Admin/Secretarial/PA Location: Glasgow Assistant Manager RHI Scheme 22k pro rata Glasgow city Centre My client, based in Glasgow city centre, is currently looking to expand their existing team by adding an additional 4 Assistant Managers on a temporary basis. You will be a recent graduate who has preferably gained their degree in Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or Physics. You must be able to demonstrate experience of working in a team, have excellent both written and verbal communication skills and strong numerical and analytical skills. IT literacy and experience with using Microsoft Office is essential. As Assistant Manager your key duties and responsibilities will be: Check and verify the accuracy of supplied information. Register calculation on IT system. Ensure applications re dealt with in an efficient manner. Assess eligibility of applications. Dealing with queries from current and new applicants. Raise IT issues.

Providing support in and ad-hoc basis to other teams.

C# SOFTWARE DEVELOPER MULTIPLE ROLES £25000 - £50000 per annum + Excellent banking benefits Agent: Eden Scott Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Eden Scott’s client is a fast growing and highly innovate Agritech start-up using the latest cloud and IoT technology to drive innovation on the farm. As a result of sustained business growth they are creating an Research & Development centre in Glasgow and are looking to hire a team of developers that are up to the challenge of creating the next generation of farming software. They are seeking Software Developers from graduate level through to experienced ( 4 years + experience) to work in a fast packed, agile development environment. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a great problem solver that can work issues on their own initiative. The candidate will be working on the their platform developed using the latest Microsoft technology and should be willing to take a lead in architectural decisions Skills required: C# MVC Framework 4.0.4,5. Fluent NHibernate. Jquery/ Javascript, Bootstrap, Knockout. Knowledge of Knockout and CQRS design patterns. SQL Server 2008 +. Experience with API’s, WCF and/or RESTful web services. UX/UI experience desirable. Microsoft Azure. Agile/Scrum. The company: A Microsoft’s Accelerator Company Winner of the most innovate start-up in agriculture Benefits: 25 day’s holiday. Training on the latest Microsoft technology. Access to labs, and experiment with the latest farm gadgets. Social events. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a tech start up. For more information get in touch: niall.bree@ edenscott.com or 0141 410 1008

PARA-PLANNER & GRADUATES Salary: £35,000 + bonuses to £45,000 Agent: IFA Consultancy Centre Ltd Skills: Financial Services/Investment Location: Glasgow An excellent opportunity has now arisen with the I.F.A Consultancy Centre Ltd for a Dip PFS level 4 qualified Para-planner to join a prestigious organisation based in the Southside of Glasgow. We offer excellent long term career prospects in a very busy I.F.A. office working with experienced and technical Consultants.

In addition, we are also looking for Graduates who are studying for the same level of qualifications and want on the job experience to develop their careers in the financial services industry as Para-planners. Salary negotiable subject to criteria. Role offered : Working alongside highly qualified successful Consultants, you will be required to provide client research & analysis supporting the Consultants in their role with both new and existing clients and proactively managing their tasks to support the provision of regulated advice

through annual reviews. We would ideally prefer an experienced individual who has knowledge working with “Inteleflow” the Intelligent back office systems but not exclusively. Salary £35,000 + bonuses to £45,000 + exam support + career progression There is a genuine career opportunity to become a Chartered Financial Planner with this organisation if this is your long term goal, there are excellent career choices available as a technical Para-planner in relation to Investments, final salary and pension drawdown research. The salary and benefits package is negotiable for the right graduate candidate so please contact me by email, in confidence, to discuss the details. Please apply by e mail, enclosing CV via the apply now button.

GRADUATE/JUNIOR DEVELOPER (.NET) Salary: £22000 - £30000 per annum Agent: Cathcart Associates Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow .NET Developer - great career progression on offer - gain valuable certifications and work in a friendly environment Technology consultancy in Glasgow City Centre seeking a .NET Developer to join them in their base in Glasgow City Centre. The company were established in the early 2000s and have since gained an excellent reputation for providing bespoke solutions to their customers - their software helps their customers to automate workflows and improve efficiency and save time and money. They are a value-led organisation who are committed to providing a high level of service to their customers - and this has played a key role in their success with a huge amount of their business driven by repeat custom from happy clients! My client offer a relaxed and friendly working environment and are committed to helping you grow your technical and non-technical skills - this is truly a role you will enjoy and there are real development opportunities for driven Developers. They have a strong history of hiring Developers in the early stages of their careers and can offer strong training and mentorship. The company are based in Glasgow City Centre but have a global client base and you will have opportunities to travel Internationally for work. Your skills: *Experience with C# .NET. *Good SQL Server skills and ideally, T-SQL. *Web technology skills; HTML, CSS, JavaScript. * Agile/Scrum knowledge and experience. * Good problem solving and communication skills. If you’re interested in this role and keen to find out more, please apply online and/or call Rhona Kennedy on 0131 510 1500.

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS Salary:

£18000 - £25000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Agent: Harvey Nash Skills: IT/Telecommunications Location: Glasgow Harvey Nash’s client, an exciting technology consultancy start up, based in a premium office location in Central Glasgow has an opportunity for Junior Developers to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate and ambitious developers to work with hot, new technologies and liaise directly with a diverse range of clients. Whether you are a fresh graduate or perhaps want a fresh challenge this could be the role for you! About the Role: You will be working in an exciting, fast paced and varied environment where your input and ideas will be welcomed from day

one. It is a tight knit team and you will be expected to deliver high quality software both individually and as part of a team. You will be creating smart process applications using the latest Microsoft development tools (.Net, C#, SQL) and working in a client facing environment so excellent communication/interpersonal skills are essential. You will have the opportunity for international travel and the chance to dramatically enhance your professional development. About You: Ideally you will come from a Computer Science or Software Engineering background or possess the relevant professional experience. Strong problem solving skills and a positive attitude are required. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of: Visual Studio, C#/.Net T-SQL abs QL Server Familiarity of Agile methodologies Web development skills, including JavaScript/JQuery, HTML and CSS would be desirable.

Knowledge of the Kofax TotalAgility suite would be a plus but by no means essential as excellent training will be provided. In Return: In return for your hard work you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. To apply for this role please submit an up to date CV as soon as possible.

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT. Salary: £18,000 plus uncapped bonus Agent: Titan Global Resourcing Skills: HR/Training/Recruitment Location: Glasgow As part of our continued growth plan, we are currently looking to hire a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join our team at our offices in Glasgow city centre This opportunity is perfect for recent graduates who are looking to pursue a career in recruitment and who feel passionately about working in a progressive company with development opportunities. If successful in your application, you will benefit from our comprehensive initial training programme, which is split between training room work and real time on the job training and support. This is followed by full ongoing training and support on all aspects of being a successful Recruitment Consultant. With our full support, and following our specific operating procedures and systems, you will be given a fantastic platform to develop successful business relationships with clients in one of our various industry sectors. Graduate applicants do not require any experience of working in any form of recruitment, what we do look for is the following personal attributes that we believe are required to become a successful Recruitment Consultant.

Excellent listening skills and effective communications skills. Determined and hungry to succeed. Able to work to targets. Organised and able to work at pace simultaneously on a variety of different tasks . Proficient in IT skills, using Microsoft packages . Able to follow specific direction and working procedures . Positive, professional attitude and a personal pride in delivering good quality work. If you have these attributes, and you are keen to pursue a career in recruitment, you can apply for this graduate position by sending your CV to Jim Gallagher or calling 0141 378 0180 for further details

VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER COOK Salary: Out of pocket expenses Agent: Quarriers Volunteer Centre Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Dunbartonshire West We are looking for a volunteer to cook a wide variety of health meals for our guests at our Dunn Street serivce.

Dunn Street is a respite service for young adults with a learning disability, within the West Dunbartonshire area. The service will provide a person centred respite care and support. The purpose-built premises will provide short break accommodation for 6 individuals on a planned or emergency basis. Experience and skills require: Desirable Good cooking skills Awareness of supporting people with disabilities and complex needs Enthusiastic and creative Good awareness of healthy eating and Food and Hygiene requirements This opportunity will take place at Dunn Street on a Monday and Friday. It would be great if the volunteer is available from 3-5pm. All relevant training will be provided and support will be given during supervisions. Selection procedure will be application form, informal meeting with Project Manager, reference and PVG checks.

VOLUNTEER DRIVER - NORTH WEST Salary: Out of pocket expenses Agent: Quarriers Volunteer Centre Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow Fred Martin project is a supported living service comprising of 7 houses situated in the north west of Glasgow. We provide 24 hour support to adults with a range of physical and learning disabilities. We are looking for a volunteer drive to drive people we support from their home to clubs and other social activities.

The volunteer driver should be an experienced driver who is confident, empathetic and must be able to keep calm in challenging situation. This will take place in various locations in the north west of the city. Monday

- Friday between the hours of: 10.30 - 11.30am and 1.30 - 2.30pm and volunteers should be able to commit to at least one day per week. It would be beneficial if you were available for at least 6 months as this will allow you to get to know the role. Quarriers will provide all training that is need for the role including: Induction to Quarriers, Fire Safety, adult protection. The volunteer should have a clean licence or a maximum of 6 points.

The volunteer should be over 25 years old and have at least 2 years driving experience. Selection procedure will be volunteer application form, meeting with team leader, PVG and reference check.

VOLUNTEER ATIVITY WORKERS NW GLASGOW Salary: Out of pocket expenses provided Agent: Quarriers Volunteer Centre Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow Fred Martin service provides supported accommodation across seven locations in north Glasgow and provides for a range of abilities and needs. One of the services provide 24 hour support to 3 adults with learning disabilities aged between 39 and 49. We are looking for a volunteer activity worker to support the individuals out in the community such as going for a coffee, going to the cinema as well as baking while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people we support.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The purpose of this role to enable vulnerable adults to enjoy activities they choose in the local community. REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE: Good interpersonal skills. patient. motivated. reliable. person centred. trust worthy. willing to learn. WHERE AND WHEN: Meeting adults at North West Glasgow service and going out n h community once per week. COMMITMENT REQUIRED: Commitment to regular hours at least once a week to be carried out early evenings and weekends. TRAINING & SUPPORT PROVIDED: Quarriers mandatory training. calm training. support and supervision. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Volunteer application form, meeting with the team, reference and PVG check. Travel expenses will be provided

VOLUNTEER IT ASSISTANT Salary: £0 Agent: Glasgow Council on Alcohol Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow Role Description JOB TITLE: Volunteer IT Assistant Hours : 3 - 4 hours per week minimum MAIN FUNCTION / RESPONSIBILITY To assist the Data & IT Manager providing IT support and assistance to employees and to assist with the maintenance and upgrades of computer equipment and printers. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Volunteer IT Assistant reports directly to the Data & IT Manager Main Duties Assist with computer maintenance and repair, performing upgrades etc. Provide user level technical support for end users with computers, printers etc. Provide user level support for daily applications used, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Publisher and other basic computer related skills.

Provide assistance with maintenance of client services database. Assist in research of new technologies and software that might be beneficial to the organisation.

Assist with the creation and documentation of IT systems. Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and professionally maintained. Assist in the research of and implementation of new technologies. Work as a team with colleagues from all sectors of GCA to the benefit of clients. Participate fully as a member of GCA. Comply with GCA policies and procedures. Any other duties as required. If you are interested please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to volunteer with GCA to susan.philp@ glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org or call 0141 353 1800 for more information.

CHILDLINE VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT MEETING (VRM) Salary: £0 Agent: Childline Scotland Skills: Fundraising/Voluntary Location: Glasgow Would you like to find out about volunteering with ChildLine? ChildLine Glasgow is holding Volunteer Recruitment Meetings (VRMs) on Saturday 7 May at 10.30am, Tuesday 10 May at 11am and Tuesday 24 May at 6pm for anyone interested in hearing about volunteering on the ChildLine helpline as a dual counsellor or email counsellor. Dual counsellors work with children and young people on the phone and online via chats and emails. Email counsellors work with young people via email. At a VRM you’ll meet a couple of staff and a volunteer and hear about life at ChildLine – what young people talk to us about, how we work with them and how volunteers are crucial to our work. You’ll hear about the training and support provided to volunteers, the commitment we ask of our volunteers, and you’ll be able to ask questions. This should help you decide whether you want to apply to volunteer (there is no obligation). We ask attendees to arrive at least five minutes before the start time if possible, so as not to interrupt the meeting or miss any key information. Meetings last between 1 and 1½ hours, depending on the number of questions. VRMs take place in our office in Templeton House, 62 Templeton St Glasgow G40 1DA. We are on the 3rd floor and there is a lift. There is a free car park and on-street parking, the nearest train station is Bridgeton (a ten minute walk away) and the numbers 18, 64 and 263 buses pass the office. We have a limited number of spaces (and seats!) available so please book a place by clicking the "apply now" button. You’re not actually applying to volunteer, you’ll just be taken to the meeting booking form where you can book a place and submit questions. Please note no previous experience is required – as a helpline volunteer you’ll play a crucial role in empowering children, so we make sure you receive the best training possible. If you need any help contact Lynn, the volunteer coordinator on lohara@nspcc.org.uk.

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