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inside.. 6-7 What’s On: Kids Summer’s here and we have lots to keep the kids entertained from Peppa Pig to the Dark Knight. 6 Win! A delicious meal for 4, including Prosecco, at Little SoHo Jordanhill. 12-13 At home with... Stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges. 14 Foodfellas: Crabby Macs. 16-17 What’s On: Live Shakespeare both indoor at Cottiers and outdoor in the Botanics, a variety of music and some comedy thrown in too. 16 Win! A 60 minute aromatherapy massage with a Glasgowinspired scent at Wee Sally. 18 Brian Maule: Smoked Salmon with Capers, Herbs, Cream Cheese and Seasonal Leaves. 20-21 What’s On: Something Different From fairs and markets to flares and kilts!

Summer is here at long last and so are the school holidays. Before you start to panic, we have lots to keep the children entertained as well as the adults. There are farmers’ markets, craft fairs along with lots of Shakespeare. There’s Bard In The Botanics while Cottiers Theatre is putting on a production of Coriolanus. Kevin Bridges talks to us prior to his sell out shows at the SECC about his life in the West End - highly amusing. Little SoHo has a great night out up for grabs and Wee Sally has an aromatic massage to giveaway with Glasgow-inspired oils! As for me, I’m off to pastures new and the lovely Noreen is taking my place. I have loved every minute of West End Life and would like to thank you for your support and especially for the banter on Twitter. I hope you offer the same support and enthusiasm to Noreen as she takes West End Life to new heights.

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at home with..Kevin Bridges Stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges, 25, has enjoyed a hit BBC series this year, a DVD that outsold Billy Connolly and his massive UK tour kicks off in September, but here the funnyman tells Katrina Tweedie his big break came in the West End.

Kat: How did you get into stand-up?

Kat: What’s it like being successful and famous now?

Kevin: I’ve always been daft and wanted to turn my daftness into something creative but I was never in a comedy club until I performed at The Stand, which was my first ever venue. I was also 17 so I’d never been anywhere to watch live stand-up before.

Kevin: I’ve bought a pad in the West End, which came with a built-in coffee maker, so I really must have hit the Big Time. But I never drank coffee until now. I thought I’d better drink coffee or I’m losing money so I took up drinking double espressos – been watching too many Sopranos.

Kat: You must have a soft spot for The Stand? Kevin: I still do a Sunday warm up, trying out stuff for my tour, and I even go in for a pint sometimes on my way back from other shows as I know all the staff.

Kat: What’s your house like and have you had an ‘empty’ (a house party made famous in Kevin’s routine). Kevin: I moved into the apartment in Hyndland last June but there was nothing there and it took about 12 weeks for the furniture to arrive. The first thing I did was buy a big telly - I think I’ve watched MTV cribs too often – and I sat in front of it on my deckchair from ASDA. Yes, I’ve had a few ‘empties’. I think we warmed the house for about three months – we roasted it in fact!

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Kat: What else has fame brought you? Kevin: I’m always getting stopped now, although it’s never a hassle. People ask for a picture but no-one knows how to work a camera phone. They end up asking a 60-year-old guy passing to take the picture and I think ‘here we go, this will be a video’. But everyone’s always nice so I don’t mind. Kat: Do you get on with the neighbours? Kevin: A few have mentioned their nerves about coming up in routines but I don’t think my nearest neighbour knows what I do. I think she see’s a young guy in a flat and thinks I must be a drug dealer. Kat: Do people expect you to be funny all the time? Kevin: You get the ‘tell me a joke’ or ‘say something funny’ often. Or I’ll order two pints at the bar and hear the barman say ‘that wasn’t very funny’. Kat: You have said Frank Skinner was a big inspiration. From where else do you get inspiration? Kevin: I don’t get influenced by an area and most of the stuff I write is when I’m travelling; sitting on a plane or train or daydreaming. I’d never seen stand-up until I performed myself, then I began watching much more, like Richard Prior, who I think is great, but Bill Burr is my favourite stand-up.

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Kat: What are the nicest things people say to you? Kevin: A few people say they started comedy because they’d seen me. That’s brilliant and humbling. A couple of guys told me they decided to try stand-up because of me. That’s a bit ‘whoa!’ I never thought I’d see the day. Kat: Do you like the parks or museums in the West End? Kevin: I’ve never been a park person. I don’t know how people can relax in parks. I’d feel like a creep. I’ve been to Kelvingrove Art Gallery once. I try to do something cultured every now and then, but in end up bored and going to a café, eating burger and chips and reading the Daily Record. But I try my best. Kat: So are you into the West End café culture? Kevin: I can’t sit in cafes and write. I feel self-conscious and I always wonder what people are up to in a cafe. They’re obviously not unemployed because they’re spending about £4 for a coffee

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capture the detail of the ships and the beauty of the female workers he met. Riverside Museum, tel: 0141 287 2660, glasgowmuseums.com/riverside

ceilidh visitor, all are welcome and instruction is offered. Come along and dance the night away, socialise with friends and family, listen to great Scottish music and get some novel exercise! Houseband: Deoch n Dorus. Glasgow University Union tel: 0141 204 5151, glasgowceilidhs.com

Sing-a-long-a Abba Tribute

Wed 18 Jul, 8pm £19 The Swedish super-group’s greatest hits performed live with on screen lyrics so everyone can join in! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! King’s Theatre atgtickets.com

FREE! Craft Fair

Let’s Have a Ceilidh

t wist

Fri 24 Aug , 8pm £8 Whether a beginner or regular

Sat 30 Jun & Sun 1 Jul, Sat 4 Aug & Sun 5 Aug, 10.30-4.30pm Handmade cards, designer jewellery, candles, wooden items and glass all up for sale with proceeds going to Marie Curie and BLESMA. Glasgow Botanic Gardens, tel: 0141 339 6964 glasgowbotanicgardens.com

Masala

FREE! Dog

Training Class!

Wed 4 Jul, 6.30pm Meet at the park entrance nearest the Art Galleries on Kelvin Way at 6.30pm - the lesson will be 45 minutes long and cover the basics. Then meet at Montgomery’s in Radnor Street at 7.45pm, which will give people time to take their dogs home, to discuss any training or behavioural issues. Contact John, tel: 07790 608841, email: glasgowdog trainer@hotmail.co.uk, glasgowdogtrainer.co.uk

Posh Tarts

Planning to entertain? Let us take the strain

Indian Restaurant & Take Away Show this advert to receive: A complimentary bottle of house wine when purchasing an a la carte dinner for up to 4 people

Gil 07739 183 947 • Kate 07887 952 813 info@posh-tarts.co.uk • posh-tarts.co.uk

FoodoffMenu take away &

25%

delivery orders

Take away & delivery available Tel: 0141 339 3777 to place your order

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l 26 Handpicked Vintage, Craft & Design Stalls l INDOORS at Sloans Bar & Restaurant (1st & 2nd floor ballroom), off Buchanan Street, Glasgow City Centre l 2nd Sunday of every month ~ upcoming dates: July 8th, August 12th & September 9th l Different sellers each month l Afternoon tea served in ‘Mrs Sloans Cake Salon’ l www.facebook.com/littlebirdsmarket

ﬁtness..clubs & classes It’s that age-old battle, enjoying life or doing exercise and losing a few pounds. Here, Westender Ginny tries to combine the two. Since I last wrote two major earth shattering events have occurred. Not only did I turn 49 (eek) but I went to my first exercise class at the Western Gym on Hyndland Road. Kettlercise was the name of the torture that myself and few plucky others endured, 50 minutes of fun, dripping sweat, swinging weights and trying not to thump the person next to you. Even GymGuyMark joined in, hiding at the back! The old legs and arms were pushed to the limit but they survived and by the time you read this I will be on my second or third class, or in the other Western. No grapes please! The next day I was in agony but thanks to the skills and oils of Rae from Napiers those aches and pains were soon soothed away. Massage or reflexology sessions do wonders for tired, gym’d out limbs. After all exercise is hard work and we all deserve a wee reward now and again. So mine is a G and T and here’s hoping I see 50! Till the next time and good luck in the Wee Sally competition Follow me on Twitter @ ginorgym, Facebook Gin or Gym or on my Blog at http://www.westendlife.biz/ ginorgymblog.html Till next time...

Ginny 22

Ginny’s Stats AGE: 49 HEIGHT: 5 ft 9 in WEIGHT: 16 st 4lbs / 103.4 kg BMI: 33.65 (>1.49) UPDATE: 10lbs lost since last weigh in.

Park Circuits Come along and try the best training regime you will ever experience!! Park Circuits is outdoor fitness for all levels. Helping people reach goals that they never thought possible. In a friendly, motivational environment people are allowed to enjoy fitness in a way that is totally new and inspiring. Come along and try it. If you have any questions email: info@parkcircuits.com, or visit us at www.parkcircuits.com

Scottish Military Fitness

Scottish Military Fitness is Glasgow’s newest and exciting outdoor fitness provider. If you are sick of the gym but still want to get fit then look no further. Our instructors are highly trained professionals with military backgrounds who are experts at motivating and encouraging members to get the best results. With years of experience and a proven and trusted way of getting fit, losing weight and feeling great, we know how to get the best results by providing fun and enjoyable training outdoors. So if you want to get fit, lose weight & feel great, check out our website for a free trial, www.scotmilfit.com

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Rowardennan to Milngavie. Nae bother. It’s just a cycle and a run! Last year my Mum, Sally, was diagnosed with bowel cancer, after her first successful surgery a second cancer in the bowel was discovered, which only 3% of people get. While Sally was facing a second major operation to take the cancer out of her bowel, the cancer had spread to her liver. She fought every minute until she passed away on the 27th of December. She loved the first Sally Challenge and the support shown for the cause. This year we are raising money for The Accord Hospice who were an amazing source of strength before Sally passed away. Sally lived life to the full and was an inspiration to me. Sally always put other people first. Take on this challenge and put other people first.

Andy McAllister, Park Circuits

THE SALLY CHALLENGE DUATHLON Leg 1:

Bike, approx. 13 miles.

Leg 2:

Run, approx. 9 miles.

Entry:

£35 plus £100 min sponsorship for The Accord Hospice. Places are limited to 100 so be quick!

thesallychallenge.eventbrite.co.uk More information, including routes, visit,

parkcircuits.com/sallychallenge.html

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