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COUNCIL PREPARES FOR WINTER

GLASGOW City Council has updated and refined its winter maintenance plan for this year.

It includes improved information on subjects including tackling the effects of severe weather, gritting operations, locations of grit bins and self help advice.

Introduced last year, the council’s website will again display real-time data from the authority’s gritting vehicles to show which roads and pavements have been gritted.

The service uses live Geographic Information System (GIS) data sent directly from the vehicles.

A range of equipment has been invested in to keep roads and pavements as free from ice and snow as possible.

This equipment comprises: 26 large carriageway gritting vehicles 2 mini carriageway gritting vehicles 12 trailer carriageway grit-

ters 37 carriageway snow ploughs 27 carriageway slush blades 32 trailer footway gritters 9 pedestrian gritters 13 large tractor units with mounted gritters and ploughs 13 mid range tractor units with mounted gritters and ploughs 16 all terrain vehicles/small tractor units with mounted gritters and ploughs 56 pedestrian mowers with footway ploughs During last year’s mild but prolonged winter, gritting began on 1 November and ran all the way through until 31 March.

Throughout this time approximately 9,000 tonnes of salt was used.

The salt used on priority routes is a product called Safecote.

It can be applied at lower spread rates meaning gritters

travel greater treatment distances.

This lower spread rate means it is less harmful to the environment and is 82% less corrosive to vehicles and the roads themselves.

Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology has been improved throughout the gritting fleet.

This technology has resulted in better gritting accuracy, health and safety, and monitoring.

While there are 26 vehicles that people would probably recognise as gritters/ploughs in the core fleet, they also have almost 220 other vehicles designed to be adaptable for winter tasks.

A total of 53% of the city’s roads - 568 miles - are classed as priority routes and it is important that people understand that they must prioritise the city’s main roads and bus routes.

The winter maintenance plan is available on the website, along with maps showing where the routes are.

“Priority activities include gritting the road network by night staff based at Gartcraig depot, gritting and salting of major pedestrian precincts, routes from fire and police stations, hospitals and bus depots, city centre footpaths, shopping centres outside of the city centre, routes to schools, steep hills, Park & Ride stations and Buchanan bus station.

Last year, the council’s Twitter page was used to keep people up to date with information such as emergency school closures @GlasgowCC. The dedicated web pages at www.glasgow.gov.uk/winter also have a wealth of information and advice about traffic information, live gritting updates, locations of grit bins and getting about in snowy conditions.

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GENEROUS Concierge staff followed in the footsteps of ng homes tenants by donating £1,000 to Marie Curie which they had raised over the past 6 months.

Presenting the cheque Neighbourhood Manager Paul Johnson said: “Our teams are always looking at ways to raise money for worthwhile causes and with Marie Curie our neighbours just up the

road, it made perfect sense to make a donation.”

Accepting the cheque on behalf of Marie Curie, Community Fundraiser Susan Cuthbert said: “Its really wonderful that the concierge at ng homes went to all this trouble and effort. We would like to say a huge thank you to all of them.

“Without the incredible support and fundraising ef-

forts of people like Paul and his team, we simply would not be able to continue to provide the extra services and support that are offered at Marie Curie each and every day.”

Just last month ng homes tenants donated money to Marie Curie thanks to Springburn resident Mary Fishwick and her friends who raised over £300 celebrating Mary’s 99th birthday.

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MARGARET REACHES 100

POLICE are appealing for information following a road crash in Parkhead, Glasgow, on Monday 15 September 2014.

Around 2050 hours, a 28 year old woman was struck by a red Vauxhall Corsa on Helenvale Street near to Tollcross Road, Glasgow.

She was taken by ambulance to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary where she is still detained following treatment for a head injury. Hospital staff describe her condition as stable.

The 32 year old female driver of the Corsa was not injured.

Constable Paul Ryan, Shettleston Police Office is appealing for witnesses. He said: “The driver of the Corsa had just turned into Helenvale Street from Tollcross Road when she struck the woman who it would appear was either standing in the middle of the road or crossing at the time of the collision.

“Although a number of people have come forward saying they heard the collision, we are keen to speak to anyone who actually saw the incident take place.

“Anyone with information can contact Shettleston Police Office on the non emergency number 101.”

CELEBRATING her 100 birthday and receiving her card from the Queen, Margaret Donaldson was Scotland’s oldest voter.

Born 100 years ago here in Glasgow Margaret began her working life as a French polisher before meeting and marrying her late husband James.

Margaret gave up working to raise her own 5 children and has since enjoyed looking after and caring for 10 grand-

children, 16 great grandchildren and latterly 4 great great grandchildren.

Margaret puts het 100 years down to never drinking, smoking or eating takeaways, she said that keeping busy kept her young and although no time for hobbies she did enjoy knitting, walking and looking after others.

Margaret seen pictured at 23yr old and again with her family at her 100th celebration.

FIREARMS RECOVERED AS part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of serious and organised crime, officers from the Police Scotland’s Serious Crime Division, assisted by divisional resources, have recovered firearms in the Anniesland area of Glasgow.

Around 1630 hours on Tuesday 16 September 2014, officers conducted a search of undergrowth near to Branklyn Court in Anniesland and recovered the weapons. Specialist search officers have been carrying out a further search of the area today and enquiries continue.

The area can often be used by people out walking, running or walking their dogs and officers are appealing to anyone in the local community who may have seen anything or who may have information which could assist the investigation to contact them on the police non-emergency number, 101. Alternatively, please all Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence and anonymously.

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NATO PROTEST AT GEORGE SQUARE

DARREN Carnegie, son of the father and son team featured in our last issue are at it again as they brought the official NATO protest banner to Glasgow.

Darren wrote things on it including the Robert Burns quote “bought and sold for English gold.

It is probably the biggest banner seen in Glasgow as it is over 100ft wide and 20 ft high. Darren said we have had some amazing feed back and people have loved the story behind it that a father and son met a group of English guys at NATO who then came to Glasgow to help us campaign.

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4 LAWN BOWLS BOOST FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has launched a new campaign to increase interest in lawn bowls.

People encouraged to emulate Team Scotland’s bowling heroes through a new £420,000 scheme.

Scottish Government agency sportscotland is investing the money over four years to support Bowls Scotland in recruiting development officers and a coaching manager to attract new and retain existing members.

Bowls have been played in Scotland since at least the end of the 15th century, when there was a bowling green at the Palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh.

In 1848-1849, a Glasgow solicitor formulated a set of rules for the game.

These are the rules that were subsequently followed by the Scottish Bowling Association, which was founded in 1892.

Team Scotland won four Commonwealth bowling medals, including three gold, in a performance described as an “inspiration In light of the ‘golden glow’ around Scottish lawn bowls, there is no better time to encourage new people into the sport.

Like any sport, bowls needs new recruits to try, enjoy and compete.

By following the magnificent achievements of the Team Scotland bowlers, this additional investment will help Bowls Scotland give the next generation a taste of this fantastic sport.

Bowls Scotland currently has 67,000 registered playing members, supported by 1,170 qualified coaches.

There are more than 900 bowls clubs in Scotland.

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Calton Family Support Group Celebrates 27th Anniversary

AN East End charity has celebrated its 27th year helping families in the local area who are affected by alcohol and drug addiction.

The charity provides support, information and respite to local residents.

Nadine O’Lone, a volunteer at the Calton Support Group came up with the idea of their Hollywood vs Bollywood fundraiser theme, to celebrate their 27th year helping the community.

The spectacular, lively and colourful event raised an amazing £3010, with facilities provided by sponsors such as AS Scaffolding, Nahomie Hann Photography and the Bridgeton Bellydancers.

Also in attendance at the fundraiser to show her support for the charity was local councillor for Calton, Yvonne Kucuk, well known in the area for her hard work to improve the lives of local residents.

One of the group’s many services is helping out families in need of a break by sending them on short caravan holidays to Dunoon.

This provides them with an opportunity to get away from the city and spend some time in

a calm environment which can be a welcome change from a chaotic home environment.

It allows children and parents a holiday which they may not otherwise have, perhaps due to unemployment or debt issues, which the charity also help with.

Over the weekends, where services other than the police are in short supply, the Calton Support Group provides refuge to sufferers of domestic violence and abuse, moving them to different areas of Glasgow to provide safety in association with Glasgow Women’s Aid. This is an incredible provision, considering individuals going through such abuse would either be trapped or homeless over the weekend, when they choose not to have police involvement.

The service was set up in 1987 by Jenny and Albert Toal, was then later run by their daughter and is presently run by their grand-daughter Jane Milne and her partner John Stephen – so the family theme runs deep through the charity!

Currently the Calton Support Group are open on Mondays and Fridays only, bar the weekend support provision in

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Pretty Vacant at The Whisky Bond GLASGOW is a busy city, with many, many buildings populating and characterising its skyline.

However, if you take a walk just a little outside the city centre in any direction, it’s easy to notice empty, unused spaces of land, perhaps grassland, perhaps industrial areas gone into disrepair.

Recently, it has been called into question how these spaces should be used, and for this reason, Architecture & Design Scotland were asked to curate an event at The Whiskey Bond on Thursday the 11th of September.

The event dubbed “Pretty Vacant” - part of North Lanarkshire’s Green Space 2014 programme - invited speakers involved in creatively and effectively utilising vacant space to discuss their ideas via the Pecha Kucha 20x20 format.

Pecha Kucha 20x20 or simply Pecha Kucha is a means of presenting information in a quick and easy to view and use format.

It was designed by Klein Dytham Architecture - first being used in Tokyo in 2003, it has been a hit ever since, allowing creatives to discuss their ideas in a concise and easy to understand manner.

Each speaker must use 20 imagines in a Power Point style and has 20 seconds to discuss each image before moving on, this is effective because - as Pecha Kucha themselves put it - “architects talk too much!

Give a microphone and some images to an architect - or most creative people for that matter and they’ll go on forever!”

Pretty Vacant featured eleven speakers in total - all with radically different ideas - including East End’s own Concrete Garden who you may have heard about in previous issues of the Genn.

A charity organisation dedicated to helping locals get involved in growing their own food in their own communal garden, the Concrete Garden wowed the audience with their own inspiring and unique story.

Another group using Glasgow’s empty spaces in a completely different way was Glasgow Parkour Coaching, ran by Mick McKeen.

A group that helps people of all ages become more active in a discipline that is still relatively unknown, Glasgow Parkour Coaching teaches them how to use spaces more creatively and above all more safely.

Both groups were met with high praise from the audience for their unique work, and the evening was clearly a success for all involved.

Megan Mitchell of Pop Up! Programmers l concurred “Events like Pretty Vacant are so important for the creative industries, they bring together organisations and people who are trying to drive change through inspiring and engaging ways.

Tonight was like speed dating for those trying to engage communities and reanimate spaces, and it’s really exciting to see so many organisations striving to break down barriers of access to the arts.”

association with Women’s Aid. They would like to expand their fantastic services, so if you feel you could help the local community by volunteering, get in touch!

Website: www.caltonsup-

portgroup.org Chairman John Stephen: 077 493 87123 Email: info@caltonsupportgroup.org Address: 423 London Road Glasgow G40 1AG

Charity Number: SC010034

Pictured right in costume, chairman John Stephen.

Glasgow locals climb Ben Nevis for Help the Hospices ALMOST 90 employees from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks successfully climbed the UK’s highest mountain to raise over £80,000 for Help the Hospices.

A total of 89 participants completed the spectacular ‘Trek the Ben’ fundraising challenge on Friday 5th September 2014, climbing Ben Nevis in the latest phase of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks’ partnership with the UK’s leading charity for hospice care.

During the eight hour expedition, the group tackled rough terrain, steep climbs and snowy ground before finally crossing the boulder field to the summit cairn, reaching the highest point on the British Isles, at 1,343m above sea level.

Gail Miller, (37) from Springboig works as a Mortgage Adviser in Clydesdale Bank’s Glasgow head office branch and successfully completed the trek alongside colleagues Shauna Cochrane, Emma Dickson, Yvonne McGuigan, Noreen McGinley, Lorna Rae, Gemma McGinley, Donna McLean and Euan Johnston.

Gail said:

“It was a challenging but fantastic and very rewarding experience to climb Ben Nevis alongside my colleagues in aid of Help the Hospices.

The Bank is supporting us by match funding every penny raised which was a great motivation along the way.”

Jacqui Atkinson, Community Support Manager at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, said: “We are very proud of our employees for completing the challenge and raising funds to support the valuable work of Help the Hospices.”

David Praill, Chief Executive of Help the Hospices, said: “As a keen hillwalker, I was delighted to have the opportunity to take part in such a fun, yet physically challenging event.

It was a fantastic experience and the team from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks showed amazing commitment to supporting Help the Hospices while trekking the Ben. Every step, along the sometimes treacherous terrain, has taken us closer to our fundraising target, helping support our member hospices to provide the best possible care for people approaching the end of life.”

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have been working in partnership with Help the Hospices for seven years raising more than £3.5million to date.

The £80,000 expected to be raised from the ‘Trek the Ben’ event includes match funding from the Banks.

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Boxing Clever for North Glasgow Lads FORMER world boxing champion Paul Weir has been helping out with a summer boxing programme run by ng2 through ngsportslegacy for local men from North Glasgow.

It involved eight weeks of boxing and fitness as well as life and employability education modules, designed to develop social and employability skills.

The final gym session took place last week with Colin Meiklem emerging victorious after sparring with some tough competitors. Colin, from Maryhill received a top prize of a 6 week membership of Morrisons Gym which has been home for the lads for the past 8 weeks.

Colin said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed this programme and its made me more focussed on my goals whilst keeping fit at the same time.”

Greg Cann, ng sports legacy co-ordinator said: This was the first time we used boxing to engage local unemployed males, and the interest and engagement from everyone was great.

We used a fantastic coach in Paul, who helped us to increase the motivation and self esteem of the group from start to finish, and the results can be seen – more confident young men, back on track with job applications and life in general Board member Bailie Allan Stewart who met the lads at the start of the programme said: “It was great to meet the local lads taking part in this programme - it’s a fantastic opportunity for them to make a real difference in their lives.”

It was another project run in conjunction with the School of Hard Knocks (SoHK) charity. “Running employment courses

with boxing is an exciting opportunity for the School of Hard Knocks charity.

Although our roots are in rugby, boxing allows us to reach new audiences. It is a great sport which combines tough physical work with a history of reaching disengaged men and women.

I am delighted that we are able to run a boxing programme in Glasgow, as part of the legacy from our televised rugby programme in 2013.” Jack Lewars, Operations Manager, SoHK (Charity) Scott McCausland from Springburn said: “This has been brilliant for me. I’d still be in my bed if it wasn’t for ng homes and School of Hard Knocks, its given me some-

thing real to aim for.”

Putting the lads through their paces throughout the programme was former champ Paul Weir who brought one of his World Championship belts along and provided personally signed boxing gloves for everyone.

For more info on SoHK, visit website (www.schoolofhardknocks.org.uk) or email scotland@schoolofhardknocks.org. uk For more info on ngsportslegacy: call 0141 630 4254, e-mail: mycommunity@ nghomes.net like us on facebook/ngsportslegacy or follow on Twitter @ngsportslegacy

ART SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOST

GLASGOW School of Art (GSA) has replaced nearly A 1/4 of its most popular books that were lost in a fire in June.

The blaze caused extensive damage to the iconic Mackintosh building and destroyed its famous library.

GSA had identified books for priority replacement that were in high demand by students, staff and researchers.

The art school said it had now replaced almost a quarter of these books thanks to the “huge generosity of private individuals and institutions”.

Duncan Chappell, academic liaison librarian at GSA said: “In the three-month period since the fire we have successfully replaced 22% of the volumes we identified as a priority because they were in high demand and used regularly by our students, staff and researchers.

“We have been very touched by the generosity

shown to us which is testament to the affection in which the Mackintosh Library was held by so many.”

Among the many books received were Agnes Miller Parker’s XXI Welsh gypsy folk-tales, donated by Blackwells Rare Books.

The volume is illustrated with original wood engravings and published by Gregynog Press (1933), one of the most important British private press of the inter-war period.

The limited edition - number 216 of 250 - has its original mustard bevel-edged sheepskin binding An anonymous donor also gave the art school Ver Sacrum (Sacred Spring) 18981903, published by Gerlach and Schenk.

This was the official magazine of the Vienna Secession and helped popularise Art Nouveau across Europe.

GSA said the rebuilding of its lost collections “could take many years”

Do you want to stop Smoking but are afraid of quitting?

Do you worry about gaining weight if you stop smoking?

Do you feel your life is too stressful to stop?

Then we may be able to help you.

A NEW and exciting programme run by staff from the North East Health Improvement team Stop Smoking Service in partnership with Lifelink and AXIS is starting in the Balornock and Barmulloch area.

This 12 week programme will offer behavioural support along with nicotine replacement therapy to help you stop Smoking.

There will be health walks for those of you who want to increase their fitness.

Cookery classes with advice on cooking on a budget and cutting out waste.

Mindfulness sessions are available for those of you concerned about stress.

The first session starts on Wednesday the 24th September at Barmulloch Community Centre and will run until Wednesday the 10th of December 2014 from 9.30am till 12.30pm For further advice and information please contact Trish on 0141 201 9832

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Chinese Families Celebrate Full Moon Festival in North Glasgow CHINESE families living in North Glasgow got the chance to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival at the same time as it is celebrated in China earlier this month.

The Full Moon Festival was organised by ng homes for its Chinese speaking tenants and about 50 adults and more than 70 children attended the event at Saracen House in Possilpark.

According to traditional Chinese culture, the moon is a carrier of human emotions and the Mid Autumn festival is celebrated every year, with people returning home from every corner of the world to meet their family and have dinner with them, admire the full moon and eat mooncakes.

Michael Kam of ng homes said: “Being far from home the festival is very significant to Chinese people here in Glasgow. The Full Moon Festival has the meaning of family union and friendship among people. With the event held in their community this means they can enjoy the Festival celebrations with their Scottish neighbours at the same time as the Festival is being held in China.”

What the tenants said: “The music cheers everybody up and encourages the children to come to join in the dancing”Possilpark Resident ‘’Scottish music and Chinese folk dances are very entertaining. Everyone is very happy, Particularly, the children, they were so happy that they didn’t want the event to end.” - Ms Yan Xue, Springburn “People from different cultures can play together which fits in the significance of the festival for friendship establishment. I think this should be an annual event” - He Hong Ping

“The event was excellent and I appreciate ng homes fantastic effort to put on this event and to have so many Chinese residents to join in. I hope the event grows and becomes an annual event.” - Ms Tsang Yuk Heung.

“I thank ng homes for our enthusiastic reception.

They were excellent in all aspects of this event.

I think more Chinese will come to ng homes and understand how they can help.” - Ms Chen Qun.

After enjoying their mooncakes children and adults alike took to the dance floor when Scottish musician John Carmichael provided traditional Scottish entertainment including a rousing rendition of Auld Lang Syne in both Scottish and Chinese. The North Glasgow event also featured Chinese dancing, music, paper cutting demonstrations, lantern making and a children’s magic show.

Bill Rossine, an ng homes Vice Chairperson said: “It was excellent to see the Chinese families celebrating their culture with their neighbours from Springburn, Possilpark and surrounding areas.”

Police Scotland Community Engagement Officers, Gerry Keenan and Dario D’andrea were on hand to join in the celebrations. Gerry said: “Police Scotland were delighted to have taken part in such a worthwhile event. What was impressive was not only a fantastic turnout by the Chinese community, but also by the people who have resided in Possil all there lives. It is a great example of people from different backgrounds getting together, embracing different cultures and having a great time. Well done to ng homes for coming up with the idea and organising a great event. Hopefully this will be the first of many opportunities for Glasgow to extend the hand of friendship to many of our friends from all over the world.”

Those invited along to share the Full Moon Festival included members of local groups the Chancers and the Inner Circle Mens group in Possilpark and their families. There were also volunteers of all ages involved in various programmes in the community.

The event was also supported by Ricefields Chinese Arts and Cultural Centre, Glasgow Chinese School Head Teacher Sam Chau, and ng homes Regeneration and Housing Operations staff.

Springburn (East)

Email: info@nghomes.net

Ned Donaldson House, 50 Reidhouse Street Springburn, Glasgow. G21 4LS Tel 0141 560 6000 Fax 0141 560 6005

Website: www.nghomes.net @ng_homes

ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association

Possilpark (West) Saracen House, 139 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow, G22 5AZ Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005

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Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival Groups come together to offer three weeks of wild fun in Glasgow with long-term ambition of creating more urban homes for nature THE Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival launched on 9th Sept with a flower bike parade to start three weeks of events encouraging people in the city to get closer to wildlife.

Over 20 organisations and six schools are involved in the festival, which offers a wide-range of activities, from storytelling to canoe trips.

There will be an outdoor screening of the film Project Wild Thing, foraging walks, art events, open days, and even jam making.

The festival is part of Giving Nature a Home in Glasgow, an RSPB Scotland flagship initiative that aims to bring people together to create more space for the wildlife that shares our city.

RSPB Scotland’s Fiona Weir, said: “Glasgow is a city that’s bursting with exciting wildlife, but it’s easily over-

looked.

We’re hoping this festival will help to re-connect people in Glasgow with the city’s hidden green spaces, as well as inspiring them to get outside and do something for nature!

“We’ve tried to include as many opportunities and events as possible at sites across the city, to give everyone and anyone the chance to get involved.

Many of the events are free, most are suitable for families and children, and you certainly don’t need to know anything about wildlife to come along and take part.”

Sites and organisations involved include Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Tramway, Grow Wild Scotland, Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Council. Several community gardens are also taking part, including Cranhill Park, North Kelvin Meadow, Woodlands Community Garden, Govanhill Baths and Shettleston Community Growing Project.

Emily Cutts from Children’s Wood at North Kelvin

Meadow, said: “Glasgow has great parks and green spaces, however many are underused and undervalued. As a consequence both nature and people have been suffering.

The Wildlife Garden Festival is a great opportunity to celebrate nature and to encourage people outside more.

“Wildlife plays an important role in the health and well-being within any city and it’s great to see it becoming the central focus across Glasgow in September.

Hopefully people can build on these events to create a more sustainable and flourishing city.

We’re proud to be playing a part in this process.”

Artwork for the festival showing a stylized map in the shape of a swift, has been created by Glasgow artist Libby Walker. The map shows some of the key species that specially chosen ‘ambassador’ schools will be helping to champion during the festival and in the longer term, including bumblebees, house sparrows, hedgehogs and water voles.

More information about

the Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival and all the events, can be found at www.rspb.

org.uk/thingstodo/glasgow and www.glasgowwildlifefestival.org.

132FT OR 164FT BUNGEE JUMP FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT YORKHILL THE Ronald McDonald House at Yorkhill Hospital is looking for 20 brave souls to set their adrenaline pumping and take part in our 132ft Highland Fling Bungee at Killiecrankie, Perthshire over the River Garry or our 164ft Urban Bungee, Clydebank off the Titan Crane on Saturday 4th October 2014!

The House provides free accommodation to over 500 families each year, whilst their child is undergoing treatment at the Yorkhill Hospital – please come along and help us raise vital funds for this facility.

You must be 16 years or older, and under 17 stone in weight to take part.

Minimum Sponsorship £140 For more information please contact Asiyah at the House on 0141 201 0782 or email asiyahahmad@btconnect.com

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Support sessions launched for carers CARERS of someone with a terminal illness who live in the North and East End of Glasgow can now sign up to a new six-week workshop giving them support and advice on their caring role.

Known as ‘Confident Caring’ the free workshop, run by Marie Curie Cancer Care offers support and expert advice to provide care with confidence to someone with a terminal illness as well as the social aspect of meeting other carers.

The weekly workshop is on every Thursday morning for six weeks between 11am-2pm from 18 September 2014.

The workshop includes lunch, care for the person the carer looks after and transport to the venue at Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow, Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3US. Irene Chanas, a previous participant who cares for her husband, said “I felt so hopeless, like I was the only person going through this.

The other carers there made me realise I wasn’t alone and their support was invaluable to me.”

Mark Wotherspoon, Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Specialist Manager said: “Caring for someone with a terminal illness can be very daunting as you have to get to grips with medical equipment, terminology and practical aspects of care, not to mention the emotional roller-coaster that comes with caring for a loved one.

The workshops are open to anyone who is caring for someone with an illness, regardless of what it may be.

Please get in touch if you think you would benefit” Another round of workshops will start on 30 October 2014 and will take place at Possil Health Centre, 99 Saracen Street, Glasgow, G22 5PA. Confident Caring is funded by the Voluntary Action Fund, in partnership with Glasgow East End Community Carers and Glasgow Third Sector Interface.

To find out more, register interest or book a place call 0141 557 7515 and leave a message or email confidentcaring@mariecurie.org.uk

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GENN INDUSTRIAL ACTION BALLOT SENT TO NHS RADIOGRAPHERS VOTING papers have been sent to members of the Society of Radiographers across the UK asking them if they will take industrial action against the NHS. More than 19,000 diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy professionals will have the choice whether to support strike action, or to take action short of an all out strike.

The SoR says the ballot is “inevitable” because of a continuing pay freeze, the fourth in the past five years. Other health service trades unions are also consulting with their members over the same issue.

“Radiographers, in common with many other people who work in the NHS, have simply had enough of their goodwill and loyalty being taken advantage of,” said Paul Moloney, the Society’s trade union and industrial relations manager.

“The economy is growing and working people have had to accept ever decreasing standards of living for long enough.

Pay has been eroded by inflation and the government yearafter-year has refused even the smallest of increases,” he continued.

“In real terms radiographers and many millions of others who work in the NHS have taken a pay cut and there is no increase planned for next year either.”

Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Health, has instructed the independent pay review body for the NHS to not make a pay recommendation for 2015.

Mr Moloney commented: “Our members are dedicated to their work and to the care of their patients.

They frequently work unpaid overtime to ensure that patient care is of the highest quality.”

The Society will know the result of the ballot by 3 October and the organisation’s UK Council will make a decision about what action will be taken during the following week.

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THE ART SCHOOL AND THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION CHANGE MINDS DERRICK MAY Fri 17th October, The Art School, Glasgow ICONIC music venue The Art School and leading mental health awareness charity the Mental Health Foundation team up to bring techno pioneer Derrick May to Glasgow as part of the Changing Minds campaign.

Following on from last year’s successful club event with the Mental Health Foundation and the Arches, this unique event will close the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, aiming to challenge people’s perceptions of mental health and promote positive attitudes.

Derrick May will headline this one-off night in special extended set in the Assembly room, with more guests to be announced.

One of the classic Detroit triumvirate alongside Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May was also the creative force behind Rhythim is Rhythim (one of the most lauded and namedchecked acts in the short history of techno, and fledging production experience for a young Carl Craig), head honcho of seminal techno imprint Transmat (which was the home of Stacey Pullen’s

Silent Phase, Juan Atkins’ Model 500, Joey Beltram, K-Alexi, Carl Craig’s Psyche, and Kenny Larkin’s Dark Comedy). The Art School and Mental Health Foundation Change Minds are proud to invite this inspirational Detroit native to take to the decks and play all night long in the Assembly hall.

Three quarters of lifetime mental illness will be established before people are 35, so it is hugely important that positive messages about mental health are delivered to this age group.

Positive messages can not only help young people feel less isolated, but will also increase the likelihood that they will seek help and at an earlier stage.

Through the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, the Mental Health

Foundation has shown that the arts and music are a powerful mechanism to deliver positive messages about mental health.

Isabella Goldie, Director of Development and Delivery at the Mental Health Foundation said: “The Mental Health Foundation is delighted to be working with The Art School to create this exciting club night. Mental health problems affect 1:4 people but despite that it is still hard to reach out for support.”

“This club night is an amazing opportunity to change young people’s minds about how they think about mental health whilst they are having a great night out with friends. We are delighted that Derrick May has joined us in our campaign to change minds.”

Author Goes Back to School ESCAPE the hustle and bustle of the city in this peaceful wood in Tollcross.

Auchenshuggle Wood lies beside the A74 London Road near Tollcross in the east end of Glasgow, just off Junction 2a of the M74.

The main entrance is beside the A74 opposite Tollcross Industrial Estate, at grid reference NS 640 626.

There is no car park for the wood itself, but you can park in the streets nearby It’s ideal for a gentle stroll with the family, a walk with your dog or a picnic in the dappled shade beneath the trees.

There’s wildlife here too – keep an eye out for deer or a shy fox and listen for woodland birds amongst the leaves of the ash and birch trees.

Look carefully in late spring and you might even spot a few orchids.

The main path through the wood is about a mile (1.5km) long, and is wide, firm and fairly level – ideal for buggies.

Stay on this path to avoid a short set of steps.

They are currently running a survey to gather more information on your experience at Auchenshuggle.

Whether you’ve visited the woods before, or have never been, they would really like to hear what would encourage you to visit this charming little woodland, as well as what current visitors enjoy on site.

The completion of this survey you will also be entered into our competition to win £25 of Amazon vouchers.

To provide feedback on this site and be in with a chance of winning the competition please complete the survey before the 14th of September which can be downloaded from the website Find places to eat and drink and toilets across the road at the eastern end of the woods, where there’s a hotel and food outlets.

Head into nearby Tollcross for more shops, cafés and restaurants

GLASGOW author Karen Murdarasi went back to school last Monday (8th Septmeber) when she visited Garrowhill Primary School in the east end. Karen, who writes as K. C. Murdarasi, visited Ms Boyle’s class of Primary 6 and 7s to talk to the children about writing.

“I was really impressed with the kids,” Karen commented.

“They were so well behaved and polite, but they also asked such intelligent questions!

I had a great time visiting them.”

Karen attended Garrowhill Primary between 1984 and 1986, before moving to England.

At that time she was called Karen Miller.

The school, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, is in the process of constructing a new school building, and pupils are looking forward to moving into the modern facilities at the turn of the year.

Augustine: The Truth Seeker is a biography of St Augustine of Hippo, who lived in the

Roman Empire in the fourth and fifth centuries BC. Karen read the children a passage from the book about Augustine’s own schooldays.

They were relieved that these days they don’t have to study Ancient Greek, and don’t get beaten if they make a mistake in class!

“Things have certainly changed in the last 1,600 years!” Karen said.

“It was fun to talk to the

children about Roman times, but also about the process of writing.

The kids asked about everything from where ideas come from, and have I ever had writer’s block, to how you go about finding a publisher and who designs the book cover!”

Augustine: The Truth Seeker is published by Christian Focus Publications, and is available as a paperback and e-book.

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Judo Mania – Here come the girls!

THE 2014 Commonwealth Games Judo stars have indeed inspired a generation.

Scottish Sports Futures programme Active East in partnership with Youth Scotland and Judo Scotland are in the midst of a girls only Judo pilot taking place at the G1 Centre South Camlachie.

The aim of this exciting new initiative, which has attracted 15 girls from across the East of Glasgow, is to allow all of the partners involved to understand better why girls participate or don’t participate as the case may be in physical activity and to introduce a fun new sport with stars from the Common-

wealth Games involved in the delivery of.

After this pilot a local girls only Judo club will be established, supported by Judo Scotland, Glasgow Life and Active East.

Active East is using the 2014 Commonwealth Games as a catalyst to get more young people active and build skills through volunteering and partnership working to ensure that local organisations have the capacity to sustain the impact of the programme long term.

The programme consists of two strands: a young volunteer strand called Active Champions which is a be-

spoke programme tailored to their individual interests in sport and physical activity, this may be anything from delivery and coaching to promotion, and a Small Grants strand which provides partner organisations access to funding for new physical activity provision and training.

Within this girls only pilot there is also a focus on volunteering and roles have been snapped up by female Active Champions for the upcoming Glasgow European Open which will take place at the Emirates Arena on Sat 4th October.

Local young people who have participated in this pilot programme and their families will be able to access the event for free and there will be an opportunity to see medal winning athletes compete as well as take part in ‘Come & Try’ Judo session.

For more information on this contact David Millar on 07738 846 527, davidmillar@ judoscotland.com.

Active East are running a multi-sport event at the Emirates Arena on Thursday 16th October and Judo will be on offer alongside, athletics, basketball and rugby all sports young people can take part in

locally following this event.

This free event will be open to all young people aged between 8 and 14 and information on how to register will be available on www.active-east. co.uk Youth Scotland’s Youth Active Manager Rebecca Simpson said: “Youth Scotland works hard to help improve physical activity levels for girls and young women and we are delighted to be involved with this partnership with Active East and Judo Scotland.

By providing this pilot programme we hope to inspire young women to pick up a new sport, make new friends, gain new leadership skills and get more physically active.”

Stephen Somerville of JudoScotland said “Glasgow 2014 was a very special time for our sport, with 13 out of a possible 14 medals being won.

Now that this event is part of sporting history, the team at JudoScotland is fully focused and understands the role it now plays, post Commonwealth Games.

We have a very clear vision of how we would like to maximise the opportunities that have now arisen thanks to the

impact of this great event.

Working with Youth Scotland and Active East has helped us understand fundamental areas of this particular project, allowing us to appropriately present judo to the female audience.

This project is the first of its kind for judo and we are delighted that young females are not only showing interest in our sport and our female only judo club, but also the bigger events, such as the upcoming Glasgow European Open’’.

Active East Programme Manager Kirsty Partridge said:

“Working in partnership is essential to providing opportunities for young people to participate in physical activity and the pathways for them to progress.

We are really delighted to be working again with Youth Scotland and for the first time with Judo Scotland for this exciting new programme.

We always want to look at how projects will progress and this had a clear plan from the outset.

We are committed to providing a legacy in the East End and are so enthused and excited about how this is developing”.

CREATIVE Cargo is a new mobile public arts project brought to you by Glasgow Sculpture Studios (GSS) and local partners based around the geography of the Forth & Clyde Canal.

Creative Cargo is a barge, a floating sculpture studio that will travel along the canal and deliver outreach engagement workshops and exhibitions for communities as well as inviting local groups to take over the space and share their usual social setting within the context of the canal.

Glasgow Sculpture Studios itself was established in June 1988 and is a unique centre for research, production, presentation and the dissemination of contemporary sculptural practices.

It is our mission to place the artist, viewer, user and participant at the heart of all our activities.

GSS supports a vibrant community of professional artists who focus on innovative sculptural techniques and practices, providing studio and production facilities, alongside staff expertise, to foster a vibrant community of artists. In parallel to this we enhance the public’s understanding and awareness of contemporary sculptural practice both nationally and internationally through a range of Public Programmes.

Our building is located right on the Canal side between Speirs Wharf and Ap-

plecross Gate and are committed to working with and engaging our local North Glasgow neighbours!

The Creative Cargo programme has already been working throughout the Spring and Summer to bring both land based and barge based art activity to communities across North Glasgow including groups from Possil, Maryhill, Ruchill, Port Dundas, Hamilton Hill, Lambhill, Milton and Royston!

On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st we will be taking part in Glasgow’s Doors Open Day with art activity both at Glasgow Sculpture Studios itself as well as our traveling barge exhibition, which will pass by areas from Port Dundas, to Maryhill Lock 21, Lambhill Stables and Apple Cross Gate.

If you took part in any of our free barge or land based sculpture workshops this Spring or Summer then keep an eye out as your work will be included in this traveling barge exhibition!

Times and locations for the traveling barge exhibition are as follows: ‘How Creative is Your Cargo’ floating exhibition Schedule Saturday 20th September 11am – 12pm Moored at Glasgow Sculpture Studios, just passed Apple Cross Gate 12.45pm – 1.45pm Moored at Maryhill, Lock 21 (near Kelvin Dock) – just up the road from Maryhill Burgh

Halls 2.40pm – 3.40pm Moored at Lambhill Stables – Access to the Canal Side can be made via the Lambhill stables site.

4.40pm – Return to Apple Cross Gate (along from Glasgow Sculpture Studios), where it will be open to the public until 5pm Sunday 21st September 11am – 12pm Moored at Glasgow Sculpture Studios, just passed Apple Cross Gate 12.45pm – 1.45pm Moored at Maryhill, Lock 21 (near Kelvin Dock) – just up the road from Maryhill Burgh Halls 2.20pm – 3pm Moored at Firhill Basin (just behind Partick Thistle F.C) 3.30pm -4.30pm Moored at Port Dundas near Ocho Cafe, with a free Ricefield Arts Chinese Art workshop by the Canal!

4.45pm – 5pm Moored at Glasgow Sculpture Studios, just passed Apple Cross Gate Furthermore on 27th and 28th September to tie in with ‘A Shed Load of Science’ festival look out for the barge as it travels and moors to deliver free arts and science inspired workshops for all to get involved in!

For more information on any of the Creative Cargo programme or to find out how you, your community or local School group can get involved then please feel free to check out our website: www.creativecargo.org

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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BBC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME! YET another group of hugely talented young people have just completed their Modern Apprenticeship with BBC Scotland in partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College and Creative Skillset Scotland, and progressed to a wide variety of exciting options in the film and TV production industry!

Not to be outdone, a new group of creative young Scots have been recruited to the 2014/15 programme, making this the fourth of these hugely successful programmes which identify, cultivate and develop future talent.

The young learners will spend two days per month at Glasgow Kelvin College learning many of the technical and vocational skills they might require, as well as personal development and core skills.

The remainder of their week will be spent on work placement within the exciting film, media and TV production industry in Glasgow where students will rotate their work experience through all the genres at BBC Scotland and other major creative media organisations and independent production companies.

This last year’s successful learners celebrated their achievements at a presentation event at BBC Scotland on Pacific Quay.

The apprenticeship programme has provided a springboard to a career in production, with some of the young students going onto advanced qualifications and degrees in higher education and others moving onto further work at BBC Scotland.

Two graduates from the programme two years ago were integral parts of the production team for the BBC Radio Scotland ‘Commonwealth Voices’ pop-up station at Parkhead Forge.

Creative Skillset Scotland, the Sector Skills Council for creative industries, support the certification of the Modern Apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media Skills. Scotland Director of Creative Skillset, Alasdair Smith, said, “The BBC Apprenticeship programme continues to be an exciting adventure for Creative Skillset, where the partners have pulled together and supported the young people to achieve their goal.

We celebrate their commitment and hard work in developing new skills over the past year.

We are delighted to be involved with the programme and look forward to supporting the new group in the months to come.”

A proud Sharon Mair, Pro-

ject Executive of Commonwealth Games at BBC Scotland, said: “There are three words which exemplify this hugely successful programme - Collaboration, Confidence and Opportunity.

It’s only through the hard work and commitment from our partners, students and staff in this year’s BBC Scotland’s apprenticeship scheme that we can achieve such success.

“This year’s apprentices have gelled especially well as a team and it has been a real pleasure to support them as they grow in confidence and develop their undoubted talents.

The programme has given them the opportunity to display their skills and prove that they can fulfil an essential role in the production process.

I’m sure they’ll each go onto achieve greater things, having established strong and worthwhile relationships and contacts in the industry.

“I’m delighted we are able to continue with this programme and give the opportunity to 10 new apprentices to join the next scheme for the coming year.

I look forward to working with all of them and watching how they develop in the way our current crop have in such

FEAT Launches FEATURES Awards 2015 (Fiona Elizabeth Agnew Trust – Understanding, Research and Education about Sepsis Awards) SINCE our launch in 2013, FEAT has raised over £50,000 for sepsis research and education.

These funds are being directed towards our FEATURES Awards, FEAT’s small grants programme, helping scientists and clinicians work towards identify ways to Stop Sepsis Now. We are very happy to announce that as of World Sepsis Day 2014, the FEATURES Awards will be open for its first call of applications for funding.

The FEATURES Awards are non-recurring awards for health professionals and scientists engaged in: sepsis research (laboratory or clinical), clinical management of sepsis, sepsis education, or the public understanding of clinical risk from sepsis, including antimicrobial resistance.

There will be a number of awards to apply for.

Our headline award being £5,000, which will be aimed at laboratory or clinical researchers undertaking a defined piece of sepsis-related work in areas such as (but not limited to): sepsis genetics, ecology, immunology, diagnostics, antimicrobial pharmacology, clini-

cal presentations, clinical risk factor modification, clinical treatment and long-term sepsis survivor follow up.

The deadline for applications is 30th January 2015.

Full terms and conditions of application and application forms will be available from 11th September 2014 on http://www.featuk.org.uk/features-awards.

For informal enquiries, please contact: features2015@ featuk.org.uk FEAT (Fiona Elizabeth Agnew Trust) — Registered Charity: SC044017 For further information on FEAT please contact Dr Colin Begg info@featuk.org. uk / 07963505435 or Craig Stobo: info@featuk.org.uk / 07762590125

spectacular style.”

Ken MacQuarrie, Director of BBC Scotland, congratulated the apprentices who had completed the programme saying, “Our organisations have come together in a partnership of equality, openness and honesty to bring about positive results.

Tonight is about celebrating the achievements of all of these inspirational young people who have had the opportunity to work in the many different departments of television pro-

duction and have done such a fantastic job.”

Principal of Glasgow Kelvin College, Alan Sherry, said, “We are delighted to know that we will continue our involvement with the BBC Scotland Apprenticeship programme and I am extremely pleased with the positive results of this year’s successful learners.

Key to the success of the programme is the provision of work experience opportunities through BBC Scotland which,

when combined with the delivery of specialist skills by College staff, has produced talented and confident young apprentices who are a real credit to Glasgow Kelvin College.

“We congratulate this year’s learners on their success and look forward to supporting the coming year’s cohort of new learners, cementing the partnership with BBC Scotland and Creative Skillset Scotland as part of our contribution to supporting the creative media sector in Scotland.”

FREE COMPETITION

In the 30th anniversary year of the 1984 miners’ strike, the National Theatre of Scotland revives Joe Corrie’s 1926 classic play about a Fife mining community buckling under the strain of a seven month lockout.

Driven by live, gutsy, folk-punk songs and intense, full-blooded choreography, this uncompromising production is a stark reminder that class conflict between those at the bottom of the social heap and those in power is perennial.

If you would like the chance to win a pair of tickets for the show on 14th - 18th October then simply send your name, address and daytime telephone number to features@thegenn.co.uk for entry to our free draw.

Draw Friday 3rd October.

Winners notified at same time.

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Community Networking Breakfasts are the best way to start the day!

Regeneration Manager for ng homes Margaret Layden said: “Everyone who participates completes a Project Directory outlining information on their organisation, area of coverage, what they can offer to another partner and what they would like from a partner. This has been hugely successful in developing partnership working and sharing of resources.”

People who work in North Glasgow have been meeting up at monthly Networking Breakfasts organised by ng homes with high numbers attending.

Attendees include voluntary organisations, faith groups, social enterprises, education, Police Scotland, Fire Scotland and Scottish Ambulance.

The diversity of people and organisations has been beneficial in developing new and additional partnerships.

The format is a ‘marketplace event’ where people can share information. There is a popular ‘Speakers Corner’ where three organisations get up and talk for 5 minutes and this is followed by a brief ‘community update’.

What they said: Evelyn Gibson, Head Teacher of Saracen Primary in Possilpark has been attending the Networking Breakfasts since they started. She said: “As a result of attending these events, our school has developed a very strong partnership with ng homes which has resulted in enhanced school provision in the areas of sport, anti-sectarianism, recycling and outdoor learning. We have also developed a partnership with The Spark which has enabled us to gain assistance for a family who needed support. We have also benefitted from connections with Police Scotland, Young Peoples Futures, Depot Arts and many others.. This is a very motivational forum which has allowed me to think outside of the box in regards of provision for my pupils.”

Tom Armstrong, Coordinator at Red Road Community Garden, Tron St Marys said: “As someone new to the Glasgow area the Community Network Breakfast has been eye opening and

informative – great for networking. The part where the introductions are made allows you to connect with the persons that you can assist or who can assist you.”

Greg Higgins, Community Nurse at Asylum Seekers Bridges Service said: “The Community Networking Breakfast is a fantastic event!

I have spread its message to other parts of the city. I have made many useful connections and gathered information.”

Amanda Arkell, Family Support Coordinator at Homestart Glasgow North said: “I have made connections with ng homes, Kelvin College, Stepping Stones the Bridges Programme and Health Support Team – all very useful – the range of organisations that attend is great.”

Community Networking Breakfasts are held monthly and the next one will take place on Friday 10th October at Saracen House, 139 Saracen Street from 10am-12pm.

From Pollok to Possil the best thing in savings and loans comes to you

By Niall Alexander Financial Inclusion and Affordable Credit Consultant

Want to go to Majorca next year on holiday? Need a loan, but not from those payday guys, who rip you off? Want to get your Christmas sorted for kids and grandkids but don’t want to worry about whose coming to collect at the door every week when you’re short in January? What about setting aside a pound or two every week, you like the idea, but how to do it without the hassle?

Credit unions are hidden in plain sight, they lend over £170,000,000 to people across Scotland, and their biggest presence is right here in Glasgow, where one in five people is a credit union member.

Ethical, professional and safe. Your quid or two quid a week is as important to them as someone else’s £100 or £1000. All these amounts add up, and across Scotland people have set aside £200,000,000 in savings.

People who work for credit unions don’t look past you looking for the bigger borrower or saver in the queue behind you. Employees are not on gold-plated salaries, looking for their next bonus or meeting the demands of private shareholders. What you get is good, straightforward advice and easy to understand offers. If you are working or not working or on benefits it does not matter, everyone is welcome and everyone gets treated the same, you’re an individual not a number.

Pollok Credit Union is one of the biggest credit unions in Glasgow, normally, it will take you about 45 minutes to get to Silverburn Shopping Centre on the South West side of Glasgow, where they are based, you’ll need two buses and a day travel ticket; but you don’t need to go there - they’ve come to you; in the North as part of a partnership with ng homes. You’ll find them just off of Saracen Cross at 264 Saracen Street in Possilpark

ng2 400 Petershill Road, Springburn, Glasgow, G21 4AA Tel: 0141 630 4252

Email: info@ng2works.com

Already one thousand people in North Glasgow have joined PCU and are keeping their wages or benefits safe, setting aside small amounts in savings, and borrowing at rates that don’t hurt.

It’s easy to join, one visit ought to sort you out. The office is open from 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and don’t be thinking that you have to head up to Saracen Street every time you want to lodge a few quid or check how much has been saved or what you owe on a loan; once you have joined it’s all available to you on your phone, a quick tap and you can find out how much is in your savings balance, and how much you owe if you have a loan. It couldn’t be easier.

PCU can help with all of your financial needs. Loans from as little as £50 to see you right; a £230 loan, will cost you less than £10 a week, for 26 weeks. Compare them to any other lender and you’ll be amazed at the amount you payback. They’ll give you a great deal. That’s not all, they’ll help you plan and budget your money so those essential bills will get paid, and it’s all available right now.

You don’t need to have a granny or relative in Drumchapel; you don’t need to have lived in Pollok or been on a number 3 bus. PCU are open to everyone in North Glasgow as your sensible, not-for-profit alternative to banks. Forget everything you might have heard about credit unions, these are professional, safe and ethical places to keep your money in, get a really good low cost loan and keep a track on your finances on your phone. One in five people in Glasgow already know all about the advantages of joining, drop in for a chat or ask about them at ng homes offices.

Website: www.ng2works.com

ng2 is a subsidiary of ng homes

ng in the community

Saracen House, 139 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow, G22 5AZ Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005

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Stobhill: The World’s Best Small Hospital

STOBHILL Hospital, with its landmark clock-tower, was originally set up as a workhouse (or poorhouse) hospital (in other words the patients had to declare themselves as ‘paupers’ in order to get treatment), and was opened in 1904.

It is situated on a 47 acre (20 hectare) site adjacent to Springburn Park, and had almost 2000 beds – a large number for its day.

In its early history it was served by a railway line that brought fuel and supplies to this busy hospital via its own railway station.

This railway line later facilitated the transport of the wounded troops during the First World War in specially converted hospital trains.

In 1929 the Local Government Act (Scotland) was passed, which allowed the transfer of Poor Law Hospitals, into local government ownership, and as a result, in the following year, Stobhill became a municipal hospital under the ownership of Glasgow Corporation and around that period was equipped with a new radiology department.

It became part of the National Health Service in 1948 under the auspices of the Western Regional Hospital Board, and within five years it had opened a geriatric unit – the first hospital in the world to do so.

By the mid 1960s the num-

ber of beds had halved to under 1000.

In 1976 a Hospice was opened and was named after the Nobel Scientist Marie Curie, the discoverer of the radio-active elements Radium and Polonium.

During the First World War she persuaded car manufacturers to convert their vehicles into X-ray ambulances.

She herself would drive one of these ambulances into the front lines in order to tend to the wounded, saving many lives.

Marie was to die of the then unknown effects of exposure to radioactivity, in 1934, of a form of cancer, but her name lives on in the Marie Curie Cancer Care, a charity, which was founded in 1948.

This Marie Curie Cancer Care Hospice at Stobhill initially had 52 beds when it first opened, and would eventually care for at least 1,200 people and their families annually.

By 2002 NHS Glasgow published ‘The Greater Glasgow’s Acute Services Review’ which recommended the replacement of the existing Stobhill Hospital with a £100 million outpatient Ambulatory Care and Diagnostic Hospital: this means using advanced medical technology and procedures to be delivered on an outpatient basis.

This form of treatment was to cause controversy at the time;

however, the new hospital, specialising in areas such as Day Surgery, was eventually opened in June 2009.

This new hospital, to be called the New Stobhill Hospital, was designed by Reiach & Hall, and was planned to cope effortlessly with around 400,000 patients each year.

The philosophy of its design was centred on the relationship between clinical procedures and outpatient services, and also to ensure that patients would arrive in the right place at the right time and with the minimum levels of stress and anxiety.

The two entrances of the New Stobhill feed directly into a central atrium which then provides immediate access to the outpatient clinics, Day Surgery and diagnostics.

Value for money? – You be the Judge!

The Scottish Housing Regulator collects a range of financial and performance information about each landlord. They use this to monitor and assess landlord performance against the Scottish Social Housing Charter.

Each year they ask all registered social landlords to send them information that shows them how that landlord has performed against the standards and outcomes of the Scottish Social Housing Charter. They use this information to produce their reports, for tenants, about their landlord’s performance.

Their reports include the things that tenants told them that matter the most when it comes to their landlord’s performance. Their full comparison tool lets anyone find out how any landlord’s performance compares with others, and you can find it at http:// www.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/find-and-compare-landlords Want a sneak preview? Want to see Thenue’s performance? The table below gives a summary:Criteria measured by the Scottish Housing Regulator

Scottish Average

Thenue

Satisfaction with overall service

87.8%

90.6%

Satisfaction about being kept informed

88.9%

92.4%

Satisfaction with opportunities to participate

78.4%

85.7%

Houses meeting the Scottish Housing Quality Standard

85.4%

86.9%

Time to complete an emergency repair

6.9 hours

1.4 hours

Time to complete an non-emergency repair

8.2 days

4.8 days

Reactive repairs ‘right first time’

87.2%

97.7%

Repairs appointments kept

92.9%

97.1%

Satisfaction with repairs service

87.6%

96.8%

Anti-social behaviour cases resolved within agreed targets

75.9%

91.8%

Percentage of total rent collected

99.0%

98.0%

Lost rent because homes were empty

1.2%

0.5%

Days to re-let a house in between tenancies

35.7 days

20.7 days

It has been suggested that this configuration, and its decor, would remind one more of an office development rather than that of a hospital.

Another analogy suggests that its setting is like that of a shopping centre.

It is claimed that the acoustics of the atrium are so good that concerts – piano and singing – are staged here and is said to be much appreciated by patients and staff alike.

But there was no concert on the day that the GENN reporter paid a visit, and some of the visitors and staff were none the wiser.

The impressive architectural features and successful innovations of the New Stobhill led to it being voted ‘The World’s Best Small Hospital’ in the 2010 De-

sign and Health International Academy Awards, and as a consequence, became recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

In that same year (2010) the Marie Curie Cancer Care Hospice was completely revamped by the charity.

It now contains 30 rooms in a purpose-built building; the old hospice being demolished.

The New Stobhill is part of a £700 million revamp of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) hospitals which include Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Southern General Hospital, and the Victoria Infirmary, bringing these hospitals up to 21st century standards of specification including fit-for-purpose buildings.

This new multiple award-winning hospital has been designed to cope with more than 400,000 outpatients and day patients each year.

Around 13,000 patients a year are currently admitted to Stobhill’s wards.

Most Stobhill inpatient beds have moved to Glasgow Royal Infirmary as part of a long-term plan to concentrate inpatient hospital services on three sites in the city.

The elderly rehabilitation wards at Stobhill are unaffected by these changes and will also remain on site.

Many thousands of operations will also continue to be provided locally in the purpose-built Day Surgery Unit at New Stobhill.

Some patients, who only need to stay one night after a planned operation, will continue to be admitted to a brand new Short Stay Unit at Stobhill.

The hospital is affiliated to Glasgow University which means that it is also a teaching hospital.

Minor injuries are still taken care of at the New Stobhill, but in a new purpose-built facility known as the Minor Injury Unit, or MIU, which is run by highly experienced Emergency Nurse Practitioners who will assess the injury or arrange for the patient to be transferred elsewhere if required.

Because of the many awards and accolades that the hospital has won, it has become a sort of tourist attraction, especially among medical professionals and architects from the UK and overseas.

To the locals it’s a nice place to have a cuppa and a snack in a relaxing atmosphere: the ‘Aroma Coffee Rooms’ is an enterprise owned, and run, by NHS Scotland, whereby all the profits are re-directed back into patient care.

This world-beating little hospital serves the population of North Glasgow and also part of East Dunbartonshire.

ALBURN BRIGHT IN THE GLASGOW MUSIC SCENE

By Jamielee Cannon ALBURN, or “four happy men playing angry music” (as they are also known) are a Glasgow based rock band hitting the alternative scene with an explosive bang this year.

Although the lads haven’t yet had much press they’re soon to be the subject passing everyone’s lips.

“I just want to play shows on the biggest stages possible and play shows with some of my favourite bands” Currently unsigned the band gained their fan base and success through their own individual determination to “make” it big.

Yes, the lads do want to become a well known band who are instantly recognised, I mean what band doesn’t?

However, drummer Danny Kelly measures his success in a much more humble way rather than simply monetary value.

He stated; “If people I don’t know have heard of my band, then that’s success” Further into a chat with the band it was made apparent that they have big plans

for the year ahead with the release of their new EP. Last year ended on a huge high for the band, as September saw them sell out King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow’s city centre.

By doing this it saw the band become another name added to the long line of greats which have sold out the venue in previous years.

Amongst these bands are the likes of; Oasis, The Verve, and Blur.

Now in 2014 there is an enormous buzz around the release of the new EP, this is down to the fact that the lads will be able to: approach labels, promoters and the media which will allow them to gain more press coverage and maybe even better and larger gigs.

However, not all members

live in Glasgow therefore face a larger number of difficulties than most other bands.

It is overcoming these that have made their success so much more sweet.

Just as our chat was ending I asked what they hope to achieve from being in Alburn.

The best answer came from guitarist/vocalist Gee Macphee, he noted; “I just want to play shows on the biggest stages possible and play shows with some of my favourite bands.”

If this statement alone doesn’t show the sheer determination to succeed and do what they love, I don’t know what will.

Keep your eyes open because shortly, Alburn will be re-igniting the spark in a music scene which has burned out.

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Think you know about Alcohol & other Drugs ?

Want to win an iPod touch?

THE Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project “GEAAP” has two great online services providing young people with the information they need to make safer, more informed choices about alcohol use.

GEAAP has recognised that many young people today live in a virtual world, where instant responses are the norm, many are not comfortable seeking out a parent, carer, teacher to ask alcohol or health related questions, but are happy to chat and ask questions over social networking sites or through email.

GEAAP has addressed this need by developing its innovative CYBER services.

The first of these CYBER services is their interactive website www.youngboozebusters.com The site provides facts and information about alcohol and other drugs in easy to understand terms and has four fun games built in.

After visiting the site, If you can answer four of the six questions your asked correctly, a

computer game is unlocked for you to play.

Playing the games and getting on the high score table enters you into a prize draw, with the chance to win an ipod touch every month.

The photograph shows Julie from GEAAP, awarding an i pod touch to Augusts lucky winner, Cassandra, a pupil at Quarrybrae Primary school in Parkhead.

GEAAP’s other CYBER service is the Becky Booze Buster service.

This service gives young people the opportunity to engage instantly online with “Becky Booze Buster” and provides information, informal chat & competitions, as well as signposting to other services.

Becky is available to chat or answer questions Monday to Friday, between the hours of 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

Becky aims to respond to all contacts made outwith the 4.30pm to 6.30pm window within 24 hours or 48 at weekends.

Evelyn Lang GEAAP’s head of prevention said “our online services provide platforms for children & young people to learn about alcohol & other drugs in fun, interactive ways, such as the mini-games on youngboozebusters.com.

Becky’s facebook page is well used with young people sharing their comments on alcohol-related topics with each other as well as ‘private messaging’ Becky.

Young People are also keen to contribute ideas for, and take part in, online competitions, quizzes and polls.

Some have even made alcohol awareness films, one of which can be seen in the video section of the Young Booze Busters web site”.

Becky Booze Buster can be contact via the home page of the www.youngboozebusters. com website, by emailing Becky directly at beckyboozebuster@btconnect.com Or by visiting the Becky Booze Buster Facebook page.

Are you passionate about heritage, community & stained glass?

Come work for us - we need a new Heritage Development Manager!

A great opportunity for part-time, flexible working arrangements, this post is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund Scotland Maryhill Burgh Halls provides a wide range of services and facilities to people throughout North Glasgow. Would you like to work with the local community of Maryhill to further promote a greater understanding of, wider participation in, and increased learning about the social, industrial and economic heritage of Maryhill and to collect, conserve and present memories and artefacts relating to the heritage of and encourage interest in the heritage of the area? This exciting position supports the regeneration and utilisation of Maryhill Burgh Halls which display Stephen Adam’s renowned stained glass panels.

You will ensure that the community of Maryhill are fully engaged and involved with local heritage as it relates to the Halls. In particular you will: Work with the community and partners to develop the approach to collecting further information relating to the stained glass and the industries featured in them and the heritage of Maryhill Develop an effective approach to the longer term presentation and interpretation of the available information Develop the audience for the heritage element of the Burgh Halls development Develop the learning and training programme surrounding the heritage element of the Burgh Halls development You are likely to have experience of at least some of: working in a community heritage setting; working with the community groups; working with volunteers; development of training programmes; development of events and exhibitions; or monitoring and evaluation of activities.

Please contact our Recruitment Advisors, EVH to obtain an application pack [no CV accepted], Download atwww.evh.org.uk, Email: Diane@evh.org.uk or Tel: 0141 352 7445.

The closing date for completed applications is 5pm Tuesday 23 September 2014.

Interviews will be held on Friday 24 October 2014.

PVG membership will be requested for the successful candidate.

Maryhill Burgh Halls is participating in Doors Open Day, Saturday and Sunday 20 & 21 September 2014, 10am-4pm.

Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust, www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk, is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Set Saving Goals PEOPLE who set a money savings goal save faster than those who don’t!

So if you really want to get that deposit for a home, or save enough for a dream holiday, name your goal, work out how much you can save each month and get started.

Then sit back and watch your money start to grow!

What do you want to save for? If you name your goal you’ll reach it faster.

If you’re new to saving, try starting with a small goal.

Even if you’re just saving for a rainy day, you’re more

likely to succeed if you have a goal amount in mind.

• Grab a pen and write down your goal.

• It’s official – people who set their savings goal save faster and up to £550 a year more than people who don’t.

• It depends on the price of your goal, how much spare cash you have at the end of each month, and how soon you want to reach your goal.

• Say you were saving for a £400 laptop. You could save £100 a month for 4 months, or £50 a month for 8 months.

It’s a balance between what you can afford and how long you want to save for.

Strike while the iron’s hot!

Open a straightforward instant access savings account.

It may be easiest to do this with your own bank.

Or use a comparison tables to see whether there are better accounts available Give your account a name that inspires you to save – like ‘USA road trip,’ ‘Gemma and Mark’s wedding’ or ‘Our first home’.

Research shows that you’ll save quicker!

Benefits of joining a credit union 922 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLASGOW G31 4HE, TEL: 0141 551 8387

WHY PAY HIGH INTEREST RATES???

COMMUNITY SAVING & BORROWING TOGETHER Savings Accounts, Loans, Free Insurance, Junior Savings Account, Christmas/Special Occasions Account.

Benefits can be paid into the Credit Union.

If you live or work within the following Postcodes: G31,G32, G40.

For more information call 0141 551 8387 Opening Hours Monday: 9:30am -3pm Thursday: 9:30am - 3pm

Tuesday: 9:30am - 3pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 12.30pm Friday: 9:30am - 12.30pm Saturday: 10am - 12:30pm

For further information or to apply for a loan: CONTACT US AT: 922 Springfield Road, Parkhead, Glasgow G31 4HE

Tel: 0141 551 8387 Email: parkheadcredit@btconnect.com Web: www.parkheadcreditunion.co.uk Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

PARKHEAD Credit Union is a non-profit making financial cooperative operated by its members to allow people to save and borrow at a low rate of interest These are some of the benefits of joining a credit union: A ‘not for profit’ organisation run purely to benefit its members. Democratically-owned and controlled by membership Profits are returned directly to the members. Credit Union aim to pay a dividend on savings to adults and juniors Saving money with your Credit Union is easy – you can pay into your account locally at the office or by standing order Flexible savings account for adults to suit your needs.

Savings account for Special Occasions e.g Christmas Junior Savings Accounts Low cost loans – no charges for early repayment Free life savings and loan insurance (subject to status) Benefits the community Credit Union provide a friendly and local service . The members at the AGM elect a Board of Directors to manage the Credit Union on their behalf and these directors are all volunteers.

At present Parkhead Credit Union have the following vol-

unteers – 7 Directors (minimum 5, maximum 15), 3 Supervisory. They have employed 2 employed full time staff.

We are always looking to recruit more volunteers, if interested, please come in to the office to discuss further.

Your savings in the Credit Union, known as shares, create the working capital which is used to make low interest loans to yourself and other members of the Credit Union This account is a flexible and easily accessed savings account. The Credit Union provides free Life Savings insurance on savings (subject to status). In the event of the death of a member, the lawful beneficiary will be provided with this benefit.

Baillieston Credit Union Ltd “people helping people”

Anyone living or working in the area can join!

OPEN - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat - 10am - 1pm Thurs - 6.30pm - 8pm

Email: Baillieston.c.u@btconnect.com 94 Main Street Baillieston, Glasgow G69 6SL

Paying In Payments can be made anytime during normal opening hours or by Standing Order from your bank.

Withdrawals A member may apply to withdrawal some of their savings by completing a share withdrawal form. Shares can only be withdrawn when loan balance falls below share value or by approval of the Board of Directors Christmas Savings Account This account is to help members save for Christmas.

This account is identified separately from the normal savings account. A member will be advised of conditions of this account when joining.

LOANS - Savings Junior Accounts - Insurance

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The Philosophy of Saving IT has to be borne in mind that there is a distinction to be made between ‘saving’ and ‘savings.’

The former is a verb: in other words, as we learned in school, it is a ‘doing word’, while the later is a noun, i.e., an object or thing.

‘Saving’ refers to an on-going act in increasing one’s assets, which is an activity occurring over time; whereas ‘savings’ come about as a result of that saving and is usually deposited in savings accounts.

To the accountants and economists, saving is what is known as a ‘flow variable’, an activity happening over time; whilst savings is a ‘stock variable’, or something that exists at any one time.

Most people – and even some accountants - are unaware of the distinction between ‘saving’ and ‘savings’.

Saving can also be seen as the act of preservation of mon-

ey for its future use, such as to make purchases of a relatively expensive nature, for example a house, or new car, or a holiday, or for paying those niggling bills, or for one of life’s many unforeseen emergencies – i.e. “saving for a rainy day”.

One of the strongest reasons for saving is that by deferring enjoyment and pleasure would mean that future enjoyment and pleasure, presumably on retirement, would be vastly magnified and intensified because of the sacrifices that would have to be made along the way.

For those who are interested in making savings, the Government’s advice is to open what is known as an Individual Savings Account or ISA. This was introduced in 1999 to replace the Personal Equity Plans, or PEPs, and the Tax-Exempt Special Savings Accounts, or TESSAs. ISAs are exempt from in-

come tax and capital gains tax.

Savings is what is left after you have paid for all your purchases.

The philosophy of saving money can be applied to every aspect of your life.

You can go out and spend your money, but spending it wisely will help you save your money.

The difference between saving and spending, is determined by how wisely you are spending your money.

As a rough guide, the advice given is that you should save roughly 25%, of your gross income, of which 15% is laid down as your ‘nest-egg’ for retirement, and 10% for future spending, such as for a new car or holidays.

But if you are living in such places as the East End of Glasgow and the like, this would be hollow advice as any form of savings plan may well be impossible because of the

low-income situation.

Recently the National Employment Savings Trust or NEST have given a few ideas and tips to mull over if you are serious about saving.

They cited an example of a 30 year-old man who would bring a packed lunch in to work rather than to go to his local sandwich bar.

According to NEST this one small change in lifestyle would save around £15 per week, and if this individual were to save that £15 per week over the course of his working life, which would be another 38 years or so (bearing in mind the proposed changes to retiral age), he would have saved up an astonishing £63,700 to retire on!

There is a lesson to be learned here.

What NEST is saying is that you do not have to set aside huge sums as part of your saving plan.

Or you could perhaps give

up a pint of beer a week or you could stop smoking, and put the money you saved in your saving account. “A dollar saved is a dollar earned”.

“Tall Oaks from little Acorns Grow”.

Another point that NEST would like to draw your attention to is that the only thing that can make you wealthier is to spend less than you earn.

This should be a habit for life.

As far as saving is concerned a barrier has sprung up during the past 30 or 40 years or so because of the rise of technological consumer products – such things as computers, I-pads, I-pods, tablets, mobile phones, flat-screen HD televisions, etc., – a continuous stream of new technology demanding replacement or up-grading every few months or years.

The miss-placed prioritising of purchasing these ever-complicated technologies

can therefore be a hindrance to your saving plans if you are not too careful.

There is no question that saving for the future is important, even crucial, but a group of academics and economists are now challenging that philosophy with a headline-grabbing theory that savers and investors are actually putting away too much money for retirement.

The reasons being that by retirement you will be paying less bills, e.g. your mortgage would have been paid off, your offspring would have left home, and you will have some financial help from the Government in the form of state pension.

The advice given by these academics? “Spend now! Don’t worry about retirement.”

What they really mean is that you can afford to spend some of your savings now rather than save it all for your future.

GREATER MILTON & POSSILPARK CREDIT UNION LIMITED BCD Credit Union (Tollcross) BCD Credit Union is operating within Tollcross Advice & Learning Centre every morning from 9.30am-12.30pm and Friday afternoons from 1.30-3.30pm The Credit Union is a great way to get a low interest loan for Christmas. If you join now and save for 10 consecutive weeks you may be eligible for a loan in time for Christmas.

To find out more just pop in or call.

In the absense of banking facilities in Milton, the credit union offers affordable and reliable financial services to the community, regardless of people’s resources or their level of income. Low interest loans are available to members.

Any surplus the credit union makes on its activities during the year can be returned to the members in the form of a dividend. Members can save as often as they like and, up to a certain limit, as much as the like. The credit union operates from two additonal collections points:

Cadder Community Centre Tuesday 7pm - 8pm Possilpark Parish Church Saturday 10am -12pm

Working in Milton, Possilpark

Basic Computing Classes The Advice & Learning Centre also provide Basic Computing Classes in partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College, if you would like to join our computing classes or find out more then please contact us. You can also drop in to our computer suite for free internet access Working in Partnership with GCC project- Future Savers - Glasgow’s Starter for 10

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MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Why be part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning?

Macmillan Cancer Support helps improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

The ambition There are currently 2 million people living with cancer in the UK. By 2030 there will be 4 million. We want to make sure we’re there for all of them.

One in three of us will get cancer and for most it will be the toughest thing we ever face.

When you’re facing the

toughest fight of your life, you need a team of inspiring people in your corner with you.

That’s who we are. We provide medical, emotional, practical and financial support and we push for a better cancer care system. We’re the team that gives you the strength and energy to face the fight and get through it.

It’s Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event, where we ask people across the UK to hold a coffee morning and raise money for people living with cancer.

In 2013, 154,000 people signed up, raising a record £20 million.

What’s it all for?

Cancer is the toughest fight most of us will ever face. And as treatments improve, more

and more people are living with cancer in their daily lives. The money you raise at your coffee morning will help make sure no one has to face cancer alone, from the moment they’re diagnosed, through treatment and beyond.

What’s the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning about?

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest charity fundraising event. We ask people across the UK - and sometimes further afield - to hold a coffee morning, where donations on the day are made to Macmillan.

In 2013 154,000 people signed up to coffee morning, raising a record £20 million for charity.

Macmillan@ Glasgow Libraries; Here to ensure that no one in Glasgow should face cancer alone Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries offers a free and confidential information and support service to anyone affected by cancer including, patients, carers, family and friends. We can provide a listening ear, emotional support, reliable cancer information and access to other relevant services including free counselling and complementary therapies provided by Cancer Support Scotland.

We are currently open in 31 libraries citywide with a full list available on the Glasgow Life website at www.glasgowlife.org.uk/ macmillan.

In the North East of Glasgow we have 5 drop-in services at: Parkhead Library

Tuesday

11.00am - 1.00pm

Dennistoun Library

Monday Thursday

12.30pm – 4.30pm 10.30am – 2.30pm

Easterhouse Library

Wednesday Friday

10.00am – 2.00pm 10.00am – 2.00pm

Riddrie Library

Tuesday

12.00pm – 2.00pm

Springburn Library

Friday

10.30am – 1.30pm

Our service is delivered by specially trained volunteers. If you can spare a couple of hours a week to support people affected by cancer, you’ll receive full training, travel expenses and the chance to make a real difference in your community.

If you would like to find out more about Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries or you would like to give your time to support people affected by cancer in our Macmillan services in the North East, please get in touch with Anna Nugent on 0141 287 2882 or email macmillan@glasgowlife.org.uk .

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MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Christmas Meet Julia, the star of this Fete at GESH SCOTTISH CANCER PATIENTS LOSING OUT year’s Coffee Morning TV advert JULIA was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in November 1999 and given only a 5% chance of survival after her first round of chemotherapy.

She spent the next 5 years undergoing treatment which included more intense chemotherapy and eventually, two stem cell transplants.

During this time, her immune system was very low and she developed a form of meningitis - her cancer treatment was stopped as her meningitis had to be treated.

After overcoming this, Julia was faced with the news that the intense chemotherapy hadn’t worked.

She then spent a total of 21 weeks in isolation to have two stem cell transplants.

After so many setbacks and some gruelling treatment, Julia was finally given the news she’d been waiting for and in 2011, she got the all-clear!

inspiring people with her story.

She’s since turned her hand to organising coffee mornings and has raised over £14,000 for people living with cancer.

Each time it’s a little bit different but whether it’s at her parent’s house for mid-morning brunch or at the local village hall for coffee and cake, she always manages to drum up a great crowd and raises a fantastic amount for Macmillan.

Julia says, “I love that my friends and family are as enthusiastic as I am about raising

money for Macmillan. We want everyone to have the same lifeline that I’ve been so lucky to experience.

Not only that, Coffee Morning is a great excuse to get everybody together for coffee, cake and a good catch up.”

This year’s Coffee Morning takes place on Friday 26 September but you can hold yours on a day that suits you.

Sign up today and get your free Coffee Morning Kit, bursting with goodies to make raising money really fun and simple.

ON MILLIONS OF UNCLAIMED BENEFITS

Sunday 8th December 12pm - 5pm Santa’s Grotto £6 Photo, gift and selection box

Julia had her chemotherapy in a Macmillan suite at her local hospital and had a Macmillan nurse to oversee her intensive chemotherapy. During her treatment, she also received a Macmillan grant towards clothing.

The support Julia received inspired her to get involved with Macmillan so she talked about her experience on the radio, met MPs at the Houses of Parliament and represented Macmillan at numerous events,

MORE than £8 million in disability benefits is going unclaimed by people diagnosed with terminal cancer in Scotland.

Macmillan’s Unclaimed Millions report shows the situation has improved since 2004, when £15 million was going unclaimed.

Since then, Macmillan has established a network of financial advice services across Scotland that help people affected by cancer identify the benefits they are entitled to.

Our report found that 32 per cent of people are dying from cancer without receiving either Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance (AA).

These are benefits terminally ill cancer patients are automatically entitled to.

Low take-up is due to people not knowing they are eligible, the perceived stigma of claiming state benefits and the long and confusing claiming process.

Allan Cowie, Macmillan’s general manager for Scotland, said: ‘The benefits system is confusing and complex and, for someone who is unwell, it can seem impossible to navigate.

‘Cancer patients should be routinely given access to financial information at the time of

diagnosis and as their condition progresses.

‘This is because money worries are a huge source of stress to people, impacting on the quality of their lives and indeed on their health and the last thing that should be worrying about towards the end of their lives is money.’

Following the Unclaimed Millions report in 2004, Macmillan took action and began to set up financial advice services across the UK. The first one was piloted in Lanarkshire in the same year and since then Macmillan’s financial advice services have helped more than 20,000 people claim over £70 million in benefits in Scotland.

Across the UK, Macmillan’s report has found that a staggering £90.8 million is going unclaimed.

These findings are only the tip of the iceberg as millions more is going unclaimed by people with cancer who do not have a terminal diagnosis.

By not claiming DLA or AA, people are also missing out on linked benefits such as Carers Allowance.

Helen Sinclair, a Macmillan benefits adviser at the City of Edinburgh Welfare Benefits Project in Edinburgh, said: ‘Access to the right financial information is so important.

We know that money worries are a huge source of stress for people and many don’t think that they might be entitled to benefits.

‘I’d urge anyone affected by cancer to contact us as we can alleviate some of the stress by helping them to maximise their incomes.

‘As well as identifying benefits they may be entitled to, we also fill out the complex application forms for them and in some cases will appeal benefits decisions.

‘These are benefits that people affected by cancer are entitled to and so it’s important they are able to access them.’

To help cancer patients and carers find out what benefits they may be able to claim, Macmillan has launched an easy-touse online program called Benefits made clear.

The interactive guide, which is the first provided by a charity, can be found at www.macmillan.org.uk/benefitsmadeclear.

Macmillan also provides financial information via a national helpline, local benefits advisers and a range of publications.

To find out more about the financial support offered by Macmillan or how to contact a local benefits adviser, call 0808 808 00 00 or visitwww.macmillan. org.uk/financialsupport.

This year Tollcross Housing Association celebrates its 40 years Local People Local Control Coffee Morning - Thursday 25th September 2.00 to 4.00 at 84 Braidfauld Street, Tollcross Tollcross Housing Association, 84 Braidfauld Street, Tollcross, Glasgow, G32 8PJ Tel: 0141 763 1317

Contact Cheryl if you want to hire a table

GESH

Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands

1 Redcastle Square, Garthamlock, Glasgow G33 5EG

Cranhill Arts Project 12 Ruchazie Place Glasgow G33 3HA

Tel: 0141 774 8595 email: cranhillarts@btconnect.com

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The Royston Vision

NOW in its 25th year, Rosemount Development Trust, on behalf of the Royston Strategy Group, has commissioned Kevin Murry Associates to undertake a community led Strategy for Action to build on the excellent work carried out to date by the local housing provider and the Trust.

The Trust, along with its partners, Blochairn Housing Association, Copperworks Spire View Spireview and Royston Corridor Homes (GHA), Royston Youth Action and other local agencies within Royston form the Royston Strategy Group.

The Strategy group is also supported by Patricia Ferguson MSP, Bob Doris MSP and Councillor Alan Stewart.

KMA plan to hold a series of community workshops to gather the views of local redidents and agencies working in the community.

Community consultation has already began with a workshop held on 29th August and KMA present at the Royston Gala Day/ Royston’s Got Talent.

The next event on the Royston Vision calendar is a community drop in session on 15th September; 1pm to 7pm at the Rainbow Hall on Roystonhill.

North Glasgow Community Food Initiative, through our Food Hubs within Royston, Milton and Springburn can offer cookery courses, growing your own veg and low cost fruit and veg sales.

Come to our Annual Meeting 12.30pm Thurs 23rd Oct, St Andrew’s Church, Liddesdale Square, Milton – hear more about our work

Details/info www.ngcfi.org.uk 0141 558 2500

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ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING: A COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROSEMOUNT Lifelong Learning is based in Royston in North Glasgow and its primary aim is to empower people and contribute to regenerating communities in North East Glasgow.

In order to do this the organisation delivers a range of integrated services in the area of childcare, parenting, guidance, employability for young parents, support for families

affected by addiction and adult literacy and numeracy.

These services are primarily provided from two bases: the Millburn Centre in Royston and St Rollox House in Sighthill, although some services are delivered on an outreach basis.

There are three departments which deliver these services: The Community Learning Service (CLS) which provides a range of adult learning opportu-

nities; Rosemount’s Integrated Community Services (RICS) which provides social care, pre-employability and parenting programmes and a Childcare service that provides a nursery and day care facility for children of working parents from the local community.

Over 1,000 adults and children used the services of Rosemount Lifelong Learning in the past year In addition to all this we are pleased to announce that our new Lottery funded Events Space and Community Learning Centre at 102 Royston Road is scheduled for completion in October and it is expected that services from the Centre will be up and running and open to the public by November.

Rosemount’s Community Learning Centre, currently located in St Rollox House, will transfer there and provide a range of community learning activities including a free-to-access ICT Learning Suite where people can learn basic computer skills at their own pace.

GREEN BRIGADE RETURN

THE Parkhead side temporarily banned 128 fans and broke up the section of hardcore fans at Celtic Park in December last year.

The club announced the action following fan disruption during an away match at Motherwell, in which seats were ripped out and smoke bombs were thrown onto the playing surface.

A total of 250 season ticket holders located in Section 111, where the Green Brigade are located at Celtic Park, were moved elsewhere in the stadium.

In addition, 128 fans were banned pending investigation by the club.

On Wednesday, the club officially announced it would be reopening the section for its forthcoming home match against Motherwell on Sunday.

It said the decision to reopen the section followed “positive” talks with members of the Green Brigade.

A club statement read: “Celtic can confirm that we plan to re-open Section 111 in the North East lower corner of the stadium to season ticket holders, beginning with the forth-

coming match against Motherwell to be played this Sunday, September 21.

“The reopening follows a period of positive discussions with former season ticket holders within the section, during which it has been agreed that the safety of spectators must always be of paramount importance and that the reputation of the club and its supporters must be protected at all times.

“As is the case with all fans attending Celtic Park, compliance with ground regulations, competition rules and the law must be observed.

As well as learning new IT skills people at the Suite can gain certificates in IT. As well as IT, the Centre will continue to provide courses ranging from counselling to adult literacies as well as our extensive range of classes for the many members of the Royston community for whom English is not their first language.

Complimenting the Learning Centre will be the Events Space that will be able to provide a range of local events to local people including training, workshops, cultural activities, film shows, get-togethers and a range of other activities.

Combined within the same building as the community learning provision and its prox-

imity to schools, shops and the local library, this ensures that Rosemount’s Events Space will become a hub of community ac-

tivity and a focal point for local people with its key location at the heart of the Royston community.

GLASGOW SHEDS HARD MAN IMAGE GLASGOW has shed ‘hard man of Europe’ image according to director of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, Karyn McCluskey Speaking 12 years after she returned to the city, she sid during a recent interview, she believes the city has shaken it’s grim reputation.

She said: “Every time that is mentioned now, I think, where is it because I don’t see it anymore.

“As Scots we are hard on ourselves. We are so pessimistic sometimes.

“When people talked about the ‘Glasgow hard man’, I always used to say ‘what’s the picture in Manchester or London or Liverpool or Bristol?’

“The media didn’t portray people from those areas in a certain way, but they did for the Glaswegians.

“I don’t think we have that anymore.

“I hope after the Commonwealth Games people will see us in a different light. But we need to keep articulating that.”

During the Games, Ms McCluskey worked with a group of

young people affected by crime or addiction handing out water to volunteers.

She said: “It was probably one of the nicest things I have ever done.

“Giving people hope that it can be changed and they can change. Getting people up every morning, they were up at five every morning and they were lifting tonnes of water.

They were just extraordinary.

“Sometimes people just need a chance, and when you give them a chance, they can be extraordinary.”

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“IMPROVE THIS WORLD ONE SMILE AT A TIME” MORE than likely you may not have heard of Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts in the USA, but you are certainly familiar with his iconic creation.

For it was he who created the famous yellow ‘Smiley Face’ 51 years ago in 1963, when the ‘Swinging Sixties’ era had just about taken off.

His stylised design of a happy smiling face was very simple: initially it was a yellow circle or sphere with two black dots to represent eyes, below

which was a black semi-circle to represent a smiling mouth.

Other colours of the circle or sphere were also eventually adopted.

In this digital age this

‘Smiley’ symbol has become known as an emoticon.

Harvey saw the power and benefits of smiling and, in consequence, proposed the idea of the ‘World Smile Day.’ It took some time for this idea to take off; but eventually in 1999 the world’s first ‘World Smile Day’ was inaugurated, and was deemed a success.

Harvey passed on in 2001and the ‘Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation’ was created as a tribute in his honour.

It sponsors ‘World Smile Day’ each year to be held on the first Friday of October.

This year the day falls on October 3rd.

The slogan of this Founda-

tion is “improving this world one smile at a time”, and the ’Smiley’ icon became the most recognisable symbol of good will and happiness worldwide.

In declaring the first Friday of October each year to be ‘World Smile day’, his philosophy was that we should devote one day to smiles as well as to acts of kindness because a smile transcends politics, religion, cultures, geography, and is one of the simplest and most genuine gifts you can give to someone.

Why are smiles important?

Human expressions are what help us to gauge people’s emotions: for example when we are sad, we frown; when we are angry, we crease our forehead; and when we are happy, we smile.

But is there more to smiling than just feeling happy?

Research suggests that it takes more than just a good joke to get an honest grin out of somebody.

A smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles near both ends of the mouth and by flexing muscles throughout the mouth.

It is an expression denoting pleasure, sociability, happiness or amusement.

As well as smiling to show joy or mask fear, we also smile when it’s socially and culturally expected.

When walking down the street and making eye contact with someone, it’s natural for people in Western societies to smile.

However, in some other cultures, such as those in Russia and other Eastern European countries, it is considered suspicious and odd behaviour to smile at people you don’t know.

It is perceived as a positive emotion most of the time and by most people. Some people may smile at others to indicate a friendly greeting.

A smile may be reserved for close friends and family members.

Too much smiling, though, can be viewed as a sign of shallowness or of dishonesty.

In Japan, people may smile when they are confused or angry.

In other parts of Asia, people may smile when they are embarrassed.

In Southeast Asian cultures, a smile is frequently used to cover emotional pain or embarrassment.

While conducting research on facial expressions in the mid-19th century, French neurologist Guillaume

Duchenne identified two distinct types of smiles.

A Duchenne smile involves contraction of both the muscles which raises the corners of the mouth and the muscles which raises the cheeks and forms crow’s feet around the eyes.

It is uniquely associated with positive emotion.

According to current scientific thinking, a different area of the brain is responsible for the Duchenne smile than that of an ordinary smile.

The effect is of an intensely happy smile – almost to the point of laughter.

This Duchenne smile is very difficult to fake, especially when we do not feel genuinely happy.

On the other hand, the phenomenon known as the ‘Pan Am smile’, also known as the

‘Botox smile’, is the term given for a fake smile.

It is named after Pan American World Airways, which went out of business in 1991, and whose flight attendants would always flash every jet-setter the same plastic or mechanical smile.

In the animal w o r l d t h e showing of teeth, w h i c h may be incorrectly interpreted as a smile by human beings, o f t e n conveys a threat or a warning – in other words it is a snarl.

It can also be a sign of submission, or in the case of chimpanzees, a sign of fear.

There are benefits to smiling: it not only shows others we are happy but actually increases our own happiness by

tricking the body and mind into making us change our mood.

It also helps us to relax which can, in turn, boost the immune system, relieve symptoms of stress, and lower blood pressure.

Smiling also makes us appear more attractive to others.

“Smile and the world smiles with you”, goes an old adage, and as Mother Theresa

puts it: “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do”.

So, remember to smile: it shows love and respect for your fellow man. Smile every day and not just on ‘World Smile Day’: Friday 3rd of October.

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FOXLEY BOWLING CLUB 100 YEARS NOT OUT

THIS summer’s Commonwealth Games helped raise the profile of bowling to new levels -encompassing Gold Medals on a far-reaching international stage, writes TOM SCOTT. Foxley Bowling Club, better known locally as the Bushytails, are currently in the middle of their Centenary season, and can proudly boast of having one former member who wrote his name into the history books some 35 years ago.

John Watson won his first cap for Scotland in 1979, and

represented the country over an initial four-year period, and again between 1985-1988.

During this time span, John won eight of his ten Foxley championship titles, secured gold at the Brisbane Commonwealth Games (Pairs), and was crowned GBA Singles and World Indoor Singles’ Champion.

According to detailed records, early December, 1913, sparked the idea of setting-up Foxley Bowling Club. Land was set aside by Stewart and Lloyd’s Steel Tubing Company, who opened their Tollcross

plant in 1914.

Within six months - the day before the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Foxley were open for business, but the declaration of war ensured a delay would take place before the latest East End club could secure full Scottish Bowling Association membership until 1919.

Stewart and Lloyd’s continued to help the club via annual donations until 1920, when overall membership had reached 81 men and 32 women.

Over a decade, Foxley recorded District Singles success, and Mrs A.C. Richards, who played for Scotland, became National Champion in 1938.

Club wins throughout the 1940s included the McKinnon Wood Cup ( twice) and SBA District Singles title.

Another internationalist, Mr J Hayes, won the Scottish District Championship in 1949 and 1959.

His club singles’ domination produced six wins over 13 years, alongside a GBA Pairs victory with A Hayes in 1957,

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and also A Liddel three years later.

Further club honours and national recognition highlighted the 1970s. Mrs J Stewart became Scottish Women’s Bowling Association President (1972), and represented her country from 1973-1976, and again in 1979.

Brothers E Robertson and J Robertson became Scottish Pairs’ Champions in 1974, and Mrs Stewart won the SWBA District title the following season.

It is worth recording backto-back triples’ titles came to Foxley, and featured different player line-ups.

The triples theme continued at District and National level during 1981, 1984 and 1985.

Foxley launched a Youth Section to kick-start 1990.

The decision helped deliver County Championships, a string of Club Champions and resulted in it’s first graduate becoming President of the club.

Near-misses in the GBA Singles, Fours and Top Ten finals dominated 1994, but a Pairs title returned in 1997, together with another triples victory two years later.

The new Millenium will be remembered for final wins at the SBA District Championships, GBA Junior Singles, McKinnon Wood Cup, W.K.Wilson Cup and SBA District Fours.

Foxley’s high standards have continued in the build-

up to their Centenary birthday.

The impressive haul includes SBA Senior Fours, GBA Top Ten - an honour which had eluded them for many years - Bowls Scotland Junior Singles, GBA Under-45 Trophy, GBA Fours, Bowls Scotland District Pairs

and Bowls Scotland District Fours.

The challenge for those memers who come along in future years is to uphold and maintain the success, traditions and values set in stone at Foxley Bowling Club.

We wish the Bushytails well over the next 100 years.

John M Newlands Decorators

Would like to wish everyone at Foxley Bowling Club a successful 2014 on the occasion of their Centenary 35 Millbrae Road, Langside, Glasgow, G42 9UA

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Films

With Jimmy Cairns

With Alice Mitchell

Top 3 YouTube Make-Up Gurus #3 Wayne Goss Wayne Goss is a bit different from most of the prominent YouTube artists in the fact that he is male.

He is a Welsh self-taught artist who developed his love and skills in make-up artistry during his experience with cystic acne when he was 20.

He eventually cleared his acne with his own affordable method (shared in his videos!) and continued on to be one of today’s most successful makeup artists.

It is no surprise he has gained such success as his tutorials and methods are short, friendly, honest and practical.

His old school methods and dislike of money-wasting trends set him far apart from the majority of YouTube gurus out there.

Check him out for some fantastic tips particularly on skincare for mature and problem skin at www.youtube.com/ gossmakeupartist

#2 Promise Phan Promise is a Nepalese-American self-taught artist that is known as ‘The Human Chameleon.’

While she also does day to day looks and hair tutorials, she has gained internet stardom through her incredible transformations into celebrities and characters – male and female.

Without facial props or prosthetics she uses contouring to shape her face to match whatever look she is going for – previously celebrities such as Rihanna, Beyonce or Drake or a character from TV or film such as Jessica Rabbit.

This girl’s creative talent is simply amazing and unique.

She’s great to watch for her talent and for impressing your friends at Halloween or at a fancy dress party, they will wonder how on earth you changed your face to look like someone else!

Give this incredibly talented girl a watch at www.youtube. com/users/dope2111

#1 Pixiwoo Two sisters from Norwich – Nicola and Samantha – created the Holy Grail make-up channel that is Pixiwoo in 2009.

From the cosmetically challenged to the professional product junkie, there is entertainment and education for us all.

Both trained for their BTEC before working for M.A.C. as part of their international pro team, later becoming successful freelancers who now run their own training courses and have their own fantastic range of brushes - Real Techniques.

These likeable women cover everything make up: celebrity,

Halloween, bridal , drag and the complete basics from skincare to eyebrow grooming.

There are 500+ videos, each about 10 minutes long, with new videos every week. You will never be short of something to learn from Pixiwoo!

They are also completely natural; both down to earth working mums who don’t bother with the fake perkiness seen on many American channels, but who speak as though you are an old friend over for a catch up.

Settle down with a cuppa and your iPad or laptop this autumn and give them a watch at www. youtube.com/users/pixiwoo

Eating Out With Kevin Hunter

GLASGOW ROCKS THE HARD ROCK The prices were the attraction on Saturday with Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow.

Started by Americans Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, the first Hard Rock opened in an old Rolls Royce dealership on Park Lane in London.

There are now 175 restaurants in 55 countries.

Diners can tuck into everything from a burger.

We started with a cola float and an Island Spice Cocktail (Captain Morgan Rum, Monin Ginger Liquer and Monin Vanilla) My date is not a cheap date!

The float was amazing, just like the ones I used to make. We were still stuck with the menu.

Even thought the choice was limited, it was hard to pick.

The BLT passed by and looked full to the brim, the ribs looked lip smacking tastey.

We went for the ribs and a burger with a splurge to add Swiss cheese.

Food served all good size and came with fries, slaw and BBQ beans – can’t knock that. The burger came with fries and HUGE onion and tomato slices.

Stuffed with the portions and the cola float we decided to share a hot fudge sundae Full of whipped skooshy cream, ice cream and a splodge of fudge A twist and shout shake for the man.

Rum, Guinness, ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream and bacon pieces – is there anything bacon doesn’t go with?!

What a feast, and sorted out my dates aim to have more money spent on booze than food – we might have to try this again with some real competition!

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A Most Man

Wanted

This is a strangely muted and low-key John le Carré adaptation. It features another fine performance from the late Philip Seymour Hoffman but it’s a film in which he, like everyone else, is only ever at half-throttle.

As German intelligence operative Günther Bachmann, he certainly looks the part of the washed-up spy. Pale, unshaven, rarely seen without a cigarette or a glass of whisky, he has the same world-weary demeanour as Richard Burton in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.

Bachmann is based in Hamburg, the home location for several of the 9/11 bombers, and is on the lookout for terrorists. The film doesn’t make it clear whether he’s a spy on the rise or one whose career is in decline.

(There are references to some bungled operation in Lebanon in which he was implicated but Hamburg hardly seems a demotion.) Bachmann and his team are following a young Chechen Muslim immigrant, Issa Karpov (Grigoriy Dobrygin), who may be plotting a new atrocity. The bosses want him arrested immediately. Bachmann prefers to use him as bait.

There is no real sense of urgency here. Anton Corbijn’s chilly, detached directorial style doesn’t help. Apart from a couple of half-hearted chase sequences, the film has little in the way of action but nor does it have the

human factor – the friendships betrayed, the loyalty misplaced – that made Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy so fascinating.

If there is one scene that sums up this exploration of the futility of the war on terror it is the scene in a bar where Hoffman’s world-weary German spy Bachmann confronts a drunken man who has just slapped his wife. Hoffman punches him, only for the woman to tell Hoffman it’s okay before embracing her husband. While someone as beaten and cynical as Hoffman shouldn’t be surprised at the woman’s reaction, it does crystallise the burning question at the heart of this thriller: What’s the point?

While this adaptation of Le Carre’s novel is not as patient as Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, it’s just as meticulous; action scenes are absent, plot developments are low key, and the understanding of twists takes concentration. Unlike the measured pace of Tinker... Corbijn and writer Andrew Bovell (Edge of Darkness) keep scenes short and snappy despite the very wordy nature of a screenplay that takes time out to explore the private lives of those concerned.

The late Hoffman personifies that very despair brilliantly.

With his shifty eyes (he rarely looks at anyone dead on) and his jaded speech pattern, Bachman’s harsh, empty life is etched on to his face as he shuffles about waiting for his pessimism to be confirmed.

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Dawn Chorus presents South London Ordinance at Saint Judes (club) Techno from Brixton Reactor vs Legends of the Core with Gammer, MC Enemy, Rescue, MC Steal +more at 69 Below (club) - Hardcore 20th September 2014 Brownbear, Kyle (The View), Janine (Vukovi), Teklo at Stereo Alternative four piece from Ayrshire Reely Jiggered (Album Launch) at Oran Mor Celtic folk rock group launch their new album Subculture with Derrick Carter at Sub Club (club) - Techno pioneer returns to Sub Club The Juan MacLean at The Berkeley Suite (club) electroclash, disco-punk, electro-disco, techno, house and deep house 21st September 2014 The Bluebells (Album Launch) at Mono Scottish folk pop release their new album Anathema, Mother’s Cake at ABC Progressive rock from Liverpool 22nd September 2014 Slow Club featuring Blas Collective at Bloc 3 Days From Retirement, Somethin’ Else, First Tiger at Box 23rd September 2014 Lust For Youth, Machine In Heaven, Elara Caluna at Broadcast No Mean City Festival: Christian Bland & the Revelators, Al Lover at ABC -

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Music

With Mark Johnson The impact of the referendum on Scottish Music THE Scottish Independence Referendum has made Scotland examine itself in ways it hasn’t for decades.

There has been a lot of reflection on what being Scottish means to people and no more so than in the arts.

Scotland has a long tradition of having its own identity within Britain and the referendum has galvanised musicians and artists into making it a subject at the heart of their music.

The National Collective was set up by a small group of artists in Edinburgh in 2011 and has since grown to include over 2000 members.

The organisation was founded with the aims of arguing the positive case for Scottish independence and imagining a better Scotland.

It is the non-party movement for artists and creatives who support Scottish independence.

Its main purpose in its own words is that they “need to inspire and engage the people of Scotland in a way that has never been seen before.”

Their website has had contributions from Scottish music heavyweights such as Scottish Album of the Year winner R.M. Hubbert and Optimo DJ Keith McIvor putting forward their hopes and fears for independence and remaining in the union.

From 30th June to 3rd August the collective organized the Yestival tour to promote the idea of independence through a series of concerts held across the country in the Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, Central Scotland, the Western Isles, the Highlands, Orkney, Shetland, the North East, Angus, Perthshire and Fife as well as all of the country’s seven cities.

Elsewhere concerts have been held by other organizations, with probably the most high profile being the Concert for Yes at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh featuring Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai, Frightened Rabbit, Stanley Odd, Amy McDonald, Eddi Reader and Deacon Blue spin-off McIntosh Ross.

The concert was attended by over two thousand people including one attendee who said she was voting no but was “here for the music.”

In terms of political engagement there has been an unprecedented number of voters registered with 97% of the adult population reg-

istered to vote.

This level of political engagement is reflected in the music of the referendum with Stanley Odd’s “Son I Voted Yes” becoming an unofficial song of the Yes campaign.

Through social media, the song went viral and received more than fifteen thousand views on Youtube in the first few hours after being posted.

At the time of writing, the song has been viewed seventy-seven thousand times.

Their last album “Reject” released in 2012 is based on the referendum campaign and includes songs such as the brilliant “Marriage Counselling” which uses the marriage metaphor that became so popular in soundbites from the Better Together campaign throughout.

Another Scottish Hip-Hop artist who has been at the forefront of political engagement is Loki.

The Glasgow-based writer, performer, community activist and journalist has been part of the campaign to get voters to register as well as joining the Green party.

He has spoken at various

independence events including the 17th September Yes rally in George Square amongst many others.

On 14th September he released his latest EP G.I.M.P (Government Issue Music Protest) which was a crowdfunded release and is available to stream on Scottish creative social media website Kiltr.

Hector Bizerk were another hip-hop act who released referendum-themed material with their “Fish That Never Swam” EP featuring songs such as “BT Phone Home.”

Steg G on Sunny Govan radio hosted an independence rap battle featuring Loki for Yes and Wee D for No. One of the most high profile and outspoken Scottish no voters was Fife’s King Creosote.

Joining him in the no camp was Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri, though neither of the artists were moved enough to write any body of work on the subject.

There was an outpouring of feeling from the rest of the UK’s musical community

with high profile acts such as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger joining the “Let’s Stay Together” letter with two hundred signatures from celebrities from across the UK asking Scottish voters to stay in the United Kingdom.

Paul McCartney’s inclusion was particularly surprising given that he had released his debut single with his group Wings in 1972 entitled “Give Ireland Back to The Irish.”

The little known song was banned by the BBC and was only referred to on Radio 1’s chart show Pick of the Pops as “A song by Wings” Not all artists south of the border were quite as keen on a no vote; Billy Bragg has proven to be a huge, outspoken supporter of the Yes movement.

He has even copied the model of the National Collective and is trying to copy the model of creativity to engage the electorate in England.

As this goes to print the result of the referendum is unknown, but one thing that is certain is that the social fabric of Scotland will have changed forever and it will be reflected in the music and culture of Scottish musicians from now on.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

You will get better results in the starting of the week. The hard work done in past will bring favorable results. Your works will get accomplished with the help of friends and brothers. Avoid spending emotionally in the middle of the week. There can be disturbances in sleep or you may feel dull due to some problems. Although, the weekend will be better and your decreasing confidence will rise up once again.

You will be full of enthusiasm, in the beginning of this week. You will cherish good time with your relatives. The time is also favorable for planning. In the middle of the week, there will be increment in luxuries and comforts due to your work.

Your plans will become successful. You need to work consciously in domestic issues, during the weekend. If you are married, you may go out with your spouse or visit a friend. And if you are unmarried, you will spend a pleasurable time with friends.

Taurus

Scorpio

(21 April - 21 May)

There are strong possibilities of getting success in the starting of the week. Possibilities of rise in name and fame are there. Profit is strongly foreseen in the middle of the week.

You may want to give some gift to your relative at this time. But, try to avoid unwanted expenses and trips, during the weekend. You need to work with patience at this time.

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

The maximum part of the week will be favorable, but some domestic tensions are possible in the beginning of the week. You may have to go away from home, during this time. You may feel distracted due to children or any loved one, in the middle of the week. Although, you will be happy in the weekend and things will improve.

Chances of getting success in work are there and you will spend a pleasurable time with your partner or loved one

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

If you are planning to do something really big, use the initial days of the week for planning. Any religious or social work can come up for you, at this time. Success is foreseen in almost every issue, during the middle of the week. Your seniors can help you.

Working patiently during the weekend will not only lead to success, but you will earn profits as well.

The first part of the week is favorable for you. You will feel enthusiastic at this time. You will be benefitted by the support of friends and brothers. But, the middle of the week is not much favorable for you. You can be worried due to shopping of some domestic things. There is possibility of getting better results in the end of the week.

Cancer

Capricorn

(22 June - 23 July)

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

The starting of the week is not much favorable for you; therefore, try not to lose patience. But, you can read a book related to religion or social issues in the middle of the week. The time is favorable for financial issues. During the weekend, your seniors will be seen favoring you and your work will be successful. This is the right time to use both, your brain and power.

The starting days of the week are favorable for you. However, while dealing with financial and domestic life, you should take decisions patiently. You will try to improve your health in the middle of the week. It will be better to wake up early in the morning or you can also think of joining a gym. In the weekend, you may feel worried due to problems going on at home. It will better if you try to avoid being disappointed.

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

(21 Jan - 19 Feb)

Starting of the week is quite favorable for you. You may be benefitted by any work related to partnership, at this time. But, there is a possibility of problems due to computer or laptop, during the weekend. There is need to take care of your health at this period of time. Try to remain cautious in financial issues. The end part of the week will be better for you. Some journey is possible.

This week will give you mixed results.

Try not to get emotional in the starting days of the week. During this time, a work might come up that will be related to abroad. It will be better to think before you speak in the middle of the week. Some financial problems are possible. Weekend is bringing favorability for you. Profitable journeys are possible, during this time.

Virgo

Pisces

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

Coming week will give you mixed results. Your confidence will improve in the starting of the week. This becomes the reason for you gaining success in most of the works. You have to manage your personal life with love in the middle of the week. If you are able to do so, there will be no problems at all; otherwise, differences might crop up in your relationship. Do all your works with consciousness in the weekend.

Just a Thought

HOW COLOUR AFFECTS YOU

COLOURS can influence your moods, feelings and emotions.

Colours influence your actions and how you respond to people, situations and ideas.

Colours can affect us profoundly and in ways that many may not have thought of.

Of course, we are surrounded by colour and take colours for granted.

Awareness of colour meanings and why you are attracted or repelled by certain colours can be very enlightening.

Sir Isaac Newton used a prism in 1666 and saw the rainbow of colours that we know as the electromagnetic spectrum.

He discovered that the entire electromagnetic spectrum is made up of ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared.

The primary colours are red, green, and blue, from these colours; every other colour can be made.

An Aura is a field of energy that surrounds all living beings.

Some gifted people are able to see the colours of an Aura.

The Aura is made up of layers and patterns of colour, although an Aura can also be felt, heard, or sensed through other means other than colour recognition.

The colours of an individual’s Aura can reveal much about their physical, spiritual, emotional and mental state.

The Aura reflects the well-being, mood and energy of a person, animal or plant.

Dominant Blue in your Aura, for example can indicate that you are highly spiritual, have a strong will and a determined focus.

A principal colour of Green in an Aura indicates strong home and family orientation and a deep connection to nature To feel and make change in

your life, try to wear bright multi coloured clothing one day.

Prepare and eat as many different brightly coloured foods as possible on that day – a salad containing orange and yellow peppers, tomatoes, beetroot and green leaves is perfect.

Throughout your day be aware of all the colours around you.

This is a great way of really thinking about colour in your life.

Try every day to look around you and feel the colours.

Although not strictly a colour in its own right, the colour white contains all the colours of the rainbow.

White is pure, healing and spiritual.

The pure and virginal colour of white is often used in many cultures for bridal wear White also indicates beginnings and starting afresh.

So wear something in white if you are beginning a new adventure.

Pink represents calmness, gentleness and romantic love.

Pink is associated with traditional feminine traits and is very warm, none threatening and compassionate.

Pink is the most attracting of all the colours and at least one shade of pink will be flattering to you – whatever your skin tone.

Pink attracts attention and interest and allows the viewer of the colour to feel warmth and comfort.

Purple is seen as a very psychic, mysterious and magical colour.

It inspires originanlity, creativity and aids spiritual growth.

The colour purple represents royalty and the nobility and is associated with luxury and wealth

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Indigo represents intuition, perception and concentration.

It is the perfect colour for meditative purposes and helps open the third eye.

Indigo has a strong energy that can open up the subconscious and allow deep knowledge and psychic abilities to be enhanced Blue is seen as a cool, tranquil colour and because of the blue skies and blue oceans is always a popular colour.

Blue is said to be the colour of communication and is connected to the throat Chakra.

From the palest baby blue to the richness of midnight blue, the colour blue is a very healing colour.

Green is a wonderful calming, fertile and nurturing colour.

Its prevalence in nature makes it very easy on the eye and attractive.

Green has always been associated with luck and wealth. In Magic the colour green is used to draw forth good luck and abundance.

Yellow is a very sunny, bright and vibrant colour.

Just looking at the colour yellow makes you happy!

Of course yellow is a very common colour in nature with many flowers and fruits displaying a variety of hues and shades of this wonderful colour.

Orange is a very joyous and vibrant colour.

Orange represents vitality, enthusiasm and excitement.

Orange is a very uplifting and attracting colour.

If you suffer low moods, try to eat orange foods such as carrots, oranges and pumpkins, wear orange clothing and get out into the sunshine as much as possible.

Red has many meanings.

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Down (20 Feb - 20 Mar)

Generally, the week will be good for you. But, you need to stay conscious in the starting days of the week. An issue might get spoilt at the last moment; hence, work with a right strategy.

There are strong chances of getting success, in the midweek. You will enjoy comforts and luxuries. You will be in the mood of eating fast food or junk food in the weekend, but it would be better if you take care of your health and eat a balanced diet.

Red symbolizes the emotion of anger.

Red indicates both danger and passion.

Red is the colour of blood and can shock, repulse and frighten.

Red is also the colour of red roses, red hearts and red lips – all symbols of passion and love.

Brown, like the earth itself is a rich, comforting and sensuous colour.

Brown represents being grounded, sensibility and practicality. preferred colour of both men and women who are practical and like to get things done.

It is the colour of the doer rather than the dreamer.

Gold has a strong, powerful masculine energy to it and is the most alluring of all colours.

Gold is very attracting of admirers, boosting confidence and assisting with self esteem.

Wearing this colour will help you attract very positive elements into life.

Silver represents the feminine traits of intuition, compassion and mystery.

Silver is associated with the Moon and Moon energy. Because of its strong associations with the Moon it is used in Magic rituals and Spell work, particularly around the full moon phase..

Black is not strictly a colour as it is the absence of all colour.

It absorbs all aspects of light.

Black is viewed as a mysterious, secretive and hidden colour and has many negative connotations.

Black can be very protective for people suffering from low self esteem, low moods or other mental health issues..

As you begin to use and appreciate colour more you will feel a transformation in all aspects of your life.

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15 Year old singer in Glasgow Regional Final 15 Year old St. Mungo’s pupil Ashleigh Burns from Calton recently took up playing the piano and songwriting.

She is on the rise after entering the openmicuk.co.uk singing auditions on 13th September and reached the Glasgow regional final.

She is hoping to reach the Open Mic

UK National Final.

The Glasgow Regional final takes place on Sunday 11th October at Carnegie Lecture Theatre, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow.

Everyone at the GENN offers their support and hope she has success in the competition

GLASGOW GOLFER RECORDS ELUSIVE HOLE-IN-ONE AT SANDYHILLS THE time was right for a Glasgow golfer when he scored a hole-in-one during a recent club competition to be rewarded with a limited-edition BOSS watch as recogni-

tion for the achievement.

Frank McLean, 41, scored his ace on the 158-yard, parthree 17th at Sandyhills GC, and the 11-handicapper was rewarded with membership of

the exclusive BOSS Watches H1 Club and a specially-commissioned, commemorative timepiece.

The luxury German brand has once again pledged to re-

ward club golfers with an exclusive watch for every holein-one recorded during a club competition in 2014 after giving away £600,000-worth of limited-edition mementos in

2013 – and McLean is among the latest to achieve the feat this year.

The scheme is open to any golfer whose club uses HowDidiDo – a free-to-use, webbased social network for golfers – and anybody playing in official club competitions is eligible. Currently, more than 1,800 clubs use the website.

Stephen Brydon, commercial director for MGS Distribution, the official licenced UK distributor for BOSS Watches, said: “Congratulations to Frank on achieving golf’s Holy Grail of a hole-inone.

“To the majority of amateur golfers, recording a hole-inone will be the most memorable thing they achieve in golf – a once-in-a-lifetime experience probably – and we want to ensure they have much better memories than merely a dent in their bank balance after buying drinks in the clubhouse.

“The exclusive BOSS

watch is available only to golfers who record a hole-inone. It will provide a constant reminder of the achievement and also help to ensure they’re never late for a tee-time again.

“We also hope it might add a frisson of extra excitement to club competitions for golfers who may not be in with a chance of winning the event, for they know that every time they stand on the tee on a parthree, they are just one shot away from winning a stunning timepiece.”

In addition to the limited-edition watch, McLean is also awarded membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1 Club which offers its members access to exclusive benefits and merchandise.

No extra registration is required to participate in the BOSS Watches promotion as all official club competitions are recorded on the HowDidiDo system, so holes-in-one are noted and automatically ratified by the golfer’s club.

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Local Police News Signs of Crime

POLICE are investigating the report from a householder in Ballornock that symbols were marked on the fence of her property in chalk.

The symbols, on this occasion, bore a very close resemblance to some of those reproduced on the diagram above.

The lady had noticed the symbols on her wooden fence and had initially thought nothing of them until she told her son about them and he told her to contact the police and then photographed them and washed them off.

Housebreakers and Bogus Callers from organised criminal gangs have been known to use the symbols to alert fellow criminals on which houses are worth targeting.

Chief Inspector Stevie Hazlett commented: “We have been made aware of the use of these symbols from colleagues across the country but this is the first time we have encountered them in this area.”

“We have been working with our partners in the community to raise awareness of Bogus Caller crime and the potential appearance of these symbols should serve to highlight that these crimes are carried out by organised criminal gangs who will repeatedly target the most vulnerable members of our community.”

Local Police are investi-

gating the appearance of the signs and have confirmed that, at this time, there have been no associated reports of crimes in the area.

The local police are urging

householders to report any unusual markings on walls, fences and pavements by telephoning 101.

The image above show symbols used by organised crime gangs to describe a residential property that may be of interest to them.

These symbols may be constructed out of twigs, chalk or flour and will be left on the pavement outside a property or could be scribed on to a gate or fence nearby.

Operation Orion hunting down thieves

A dedicated police team has been set up to tackle the ongoing issue of thefts of cars from driveways using the true keys.

The operation is in response to an increasing occurrence of thieves trying doors and windows to find any homes that are unlocked or using poles with magnets to “fish” keys from secure houses.

Chief Inspector Stevie Hazlett said that the East of Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire are amongst the worst affected areas but there have also been increases in North and South Lanarkshire as well as other areas in the

Central Belt. The Operation Orion team is a joint operation covering Glasgow East and East Dunbartonshire police sub divisions but are also liaising with colleagues in Rutherglen, Cumbernauld and Airdrie.

A total of 154 vehicles, worth £1.3 million, were stolen in the Greater Glasgow area between March 18 and August 10 with Lanarkshire Division reporting a similar number.

Chief Inspector Hazlett reports that about a third of the stolen vehicles have not been recovered and of those that have been some have been recovered locally but a significant number have been recovered further afield including a container at Dover docks which was ready to be shipped abroad.

There are reports that thieves are paid up to £1000 for valuable cars, which are then either exported or sold on for parts.

Chief Inspector Hazlett explained, “There are two distinct groups involved, those who are targeting areas for cars to steal for ‘joyriding’.”

“The other groups are organised criminals essentially

stealing cars to order to move them on. These individuals will strip the vehicles down for parts and sell them on the black market.”

Increased vehicle security in car manufacturing in recent years, including fitting immobilisers, has meant cars are getting harder to steal.

This means that modern cars can only be driven using the true key and thieves are getting in to insecure houses or breaking in to houses for keys.

“All these criminals are interested in is getting the keys and getting out, fortunately no-one has been injured during any recent thefts.”

The chief inspector added “What I want to bring to the attention of the public is that they can prevent a lot of these crimes by making sure they secure their homes and keep keys away from the front door, ideally in a drawer or cupboard”.

Operation Orion teams have had several successes already with individuals responsible for multiple crimes arrested and currently on remand awaiting trial. Police believe that there is a core group of 16 to 20 offenders

operating across the central belt and intelligence continues to identify them and their offending habits.

DEATH OF MAN – GLASGOW

POLICE Scotland is appealing for the assistance of the media and the public in an effort to trace the relatives of an 86 year-old man, Harry Fleck, who died at his home.

Mr Fleck of 323 Blythswood Court, Glasgow was found dead on the August 5 2014.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

It is believed that Mr Fleck may have family in the Glasgow or London area, however police enquiries have been unable to reveal any further information.

Anyone with any information about family of Mr Fleck is asked to contact Constable Paul Tomkinson at London Road Police Office on 0141 532 4752.

DEATH OF MAN – GLASGOW

POLICE Scotland is appealing for the assistance of the media

and the public in an effort to trace the relatives of a 72 yearold man, Matthew Plenderleith, who died at home.

Mr Plenderleith of 29 Dowanhill Street Glasgow was found dead on the August 14 2014. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

It is believed that Mr Plenderleith may have family in the Glasgow or Edinburgh area, however police enquiries have been unable to reveal any further information.

Anyone with any information about family of Mr Plenderleith is asked to contact Constable Paul Tomkinson at London Road Police Office on 0141 532 4752.

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NO MORE TAX DISCS As of 1 October, 2014, the car tax disc no longer has to be displayed and car sellers won’t be able to transfer cover to buyers The car tax - or vehicle excise duty as it’s officially known - disc was introduced in 1921. Since then it has always been a legal requirement to display one - even in the case of vehicles that have been exempt from paying the charge. But from 1 October this will no longer be the case. Car tax discs will no longer be issued and even if you have a disc with months remaining you no longer have to display it.

How will car tax evaders be caught?

The DVLA, the police and other enforcement agencies will use automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras together with their their electronic vehicle register to check if a vehicle is taxed or not, and so will no

longer need to rely on physically checking the tax disc.

But why abolish the disc?

The DVLA say this is a cost-cutting exercise and that getting rid of printing and postage costs will save 10 million pounds each year.

But doesn’t this put me at risk of driving an untaxed car?

Some motorists may worry that without being able to check the disc, they could unknowingly drive an untaxed car - such as a hire car, or one from a car pool at work.

But the car tax status of any vehicle can be checked on the Gov.uk website using the make and registration details.

What changes are happening to the payment system?

Currently motorists pay their vehicle tax in advance, in either an annual or six-monthly instalment with a 10% surcharge for the latter. But as of 1 October, motorists will have the

option of paying via direct debit for car tax that starts on or after 1 November, 2014. Direct debits can be either annually, biannually or monthly, although there is a 5% surcharge for biannual or monthly payments.

Will the changes have any effect on selling a car?

Yes. In the past, when someone was selling a secondhand car they might offer it with ‘six months MOT, four months tax’. But it now won’t be possible to transfer car tax. Instead the seller will get an automatic refund for any full months remaining, while the buyer will not only have to insure the car but also tax it before they can legally drive it away.

Won’t that slow the process down whilst informing the DVLA of change of ownership?

No. It will now be possible to tax the car using only the ‘new keeper supplement’ sec-

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Given that it’s only possible to pay for unclaimed months, then if a car is sold mid-month both the buyer and the seller will pay car tax for that month, making it a double payment. However, the DVLA says that the car tax changes are intended to

be cost neutral and that although they recognise that in some cases there may be a double tax, this is offset by paying automatic refunds rather than requiring the seller to fill in the necessary paperwork, and by reducing the surcharge for spreading the payments.

Petrol vs diesel: Which is cheaper to run MOTORISTS face a tough choice between petrol and diesel models.

If you’re about to buy a new car, it’s not easy to decide whether to go for a petrol or a diesel model.

In the past, diesel engines were seen as being noisier and slower than their petrol counterparts.

HEATING oil trade association The FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) has joined forced with the Government and consumer bodies including Citizens Advice Bureau and Consumer Futures to urge the 32% of rural households across Scotland who use heating oil to change their energy habits and order heating oil early before winter weather arrives.

The FPS is this week launching their ‘buy oil early’ campaign along with consumer groups and with the support of the Energy Minister Matt Hancock, who comments: “The nights are drawing in and Winter is just around the corner so we are encouraging

But technological advances mean this is no longer necessarily the case.

Many motorists are seduced into buying diesel cars because they tend to consume less fuel.

But the lure of the numbers can be a false economy, Diesel models typically cost more to buy than a pet-

people to stock up on oil sooner not later.

“It’s better to order early when demand is low and prices are low and to make sure no household is caught out, especially in remote and rural areas, where roads can be disrupted and delivery times only increase as the weather gets worse.

Please do also be sure to check that you are receiving all the help that you are entitled to with your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau.”

The campaign has been launched now as oil prices have over the last two quarters dropped and the FPS is urging consumers to take advantage of the good prices on offer at

rol equivalent, and diesel fuel is more expensive to buy than petrol.

“That means that you’ll need to cover many miles before the diesel premiums start to repay.

According to the AA’s Fuel Price Report for August, the typical price of unleaded in the UK was 129.7p per litre compared with 133.9p per litre of diesel.

The best way of deciding whether you should buy a petrol or a diesel car is to get out a calculator and work out how much it will cost in fuel a year, given your average mileage.

To make this calculation more difficult, the mpg statistics used by manufacturers in their advertising can often be significantly higher than actual fuel economy on the road.

Look online for tests of “real mpg” for the cars you are the moment.

Chief Executive of the FPS, Mark Askew comments: “We have launched a buy oil early campaign now in association with the Government and Consumer agencies and we hope people will heed our combined advice.

We are urging people not to leave it to the last minute when the bad weather has taken hold and tanker drivers struggle to get through on roads covered in snow or ice.

In addition, compared to how much it cost the 1.5 million off-grid energy users to heat their homes using oil last year, it’s now a lot cheaper – which is obviously great news for households who use oil.

interested in.

To make a comparison you need to know the price of the two models you’re comparing, the price of petrol and diesel, the fuel economy of each car, and how far you expect to drive each year.

For example, let’s say our hypothetical motorist drives 20,000 miles a year and is considering a diesel car that costs £15,000 and typically does 60 miles per gallon.

His alternative is a petrol model at £14,000 which does 50mpg.

The total fuel needed for the diesel would be just over 333 gallons or 1,515 litres.

At 133.9p per litre, this means an annual bill of almost £2,030.

The petrol model would need 400 gallons (1,818 litres) of unleaded at a cost of £2,358 given the current price Our members remind customers that they should order early, but people have got into a pattern of ordering the minimum quantity.

Customers have had a trend of ordering 500 litres and then run out in the middle of the worst weather, when tanker drivers just can’t get to them.

We are trying to educate people to think ahead and be prepared.

In winter, the UK can also experience shortages of heating oil at terminals.

Demand is obviously governed by the weather and a prolonged cold snap like that of previous winters, means that the terminals are unable to provide product quickly

of 129.7p per litre.

After a year, the petrol driver would be better off: his extra fuel cost of £328 is less than the £1,000 he saved on the car’s purchase price.

But after three years, assuming these figures remained constant, there would be little difference financially.

Another factor is what each car is like to drive.

In a diesel car, the maximum torque – the ‘shove’ you need to pick up speed – is available at lower revs, so you

can change up earlier. This tends to make for a more relaxing drive.

For a more exciting drive, it’s difficult to ignore the racier nature of most petrols – especially if they’ve been tuned for higher performance Don’t just look at the performance and economy figures on a piece of paper: once you’ve driven the cars you may find that the option you prefer is the more expensive to run – but that you’re happy to pay for it.

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enough and consumers can run out whilst waiting for deliveries as distributors have to go further afield to get supplies.”

The FPS also advises customers to set up a regularly monthly payment with their local oil supplier in order to offset higher bills during the winter months.

By paying for oil in the summer months when oil is cheaper, customers can end up paying significantly less over the course of the year.

There’s also the added advantage of not having to contend with much bigger fuel bills during the winter months.

“In an economic climate when energy prices are in the

news daily we are trying to educate consumers on ordering early and therefore pay less and manage their fuel budget better throughout the year,” adds Mark Askew.

The FPS has also developed a host of money-saving tips and useful advice on managing energy needs on their website www.oilsave.org.uk For detailed information on how installing a more efficient condenser boiler could save you hundreds over the year, to easy tips on making your existing system more efficient without spending a penny, www.oilsave.org.uk has been designed to help every consumer get more from oilfuelled energy.

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A DISCOVERY THAT CAN LENGTHEN YOUR LIFE The GENN is proud to announce a medical discovery – a panacea – that can fight most of mankind’s feared ailments, and consequently lengthen your lifespan.

Not only that, but it will make your lifestyle more comfortable and relatively free from suffering.

This discovery will help to reduce coronary heart disease and strokes by up to 35%; up to 50% lower risk of some types of cancer; 50% lower

risk of type 2 diabetes; 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis.

It also includes substantially lower risks on such medical issues as hip fractures, depression, and dementia.

There is even a 30% lower risk of having an early death.

There are wonderful side effects for the improvements to the functioning of your heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones, muscles, joints and the immune system.

This discovery is not new:

it has been known about for many decades – maybe even centuries.

There are no costs involved: no expensive medical treatments; and you do not even need a prescription from your doctor!

And, moreover, it is effective for people of all ages.

So, what is this wonderful ‘cure-all’? Exercise!

Yes! Exercise! This leads to physical fitness, and that means being able to perform

physical activity, or performing physical tasks – any physical task - with a lot more ease.

It also means having the energy and strength to feel as good as possible without tiring out too quickly.

Getting more fit, even a little bit, can improve your health, because your blood

flow rate is increased and that has a beneficial effect on every organ in the body.

Physical fitness is a general state of health and well-being or particularly the ability to perform aspects of sporting activities or occupations. It is generally achieved through correct balance of nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and - just as importantly although usually overlooked - rest.

It is a set of attributes or characteristics that people have, or attain, that relates to

the ability to perform physical

activity.

Before the industrial revolution, fitness was taken to mean the capacity to carry out the day’s activities and routines without undue exhaustion and fatigue.

However, with automation and changes in lifestyles, physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities.

It is generally accepted that an important part of overall fitness is mental, social, and emotional health.

When exercising, its intensity, duration and frequency are important, because this will lead to a significant amount of improvement.

Although the individual may feel a lot better, the actual physical effects on the human body may

take weeks or months for the beneficial effects to manifest themselves.

It is not something that will happen overnight.

What the fitness professionals recommend is what they call “moderate aerobic activity”, and that means that whatever activity you chose to get involved in, it must increase your heart rate, thereby increasing blood flow with

oxygen take-up by the body, your metabolic rate is increased and this has an added bonus in weight management: you burn more calories, even when you are at rest!

Additional benefits of regular exercise are an increase in your self-esteem and a better quality of sleep, as well as reducing your risk of depression and dementia.

Dr Nick Cavill, an Amer-

consequent boost in oxygen take-up by the body.

These fitness professionals recommend a brisk walk for around half an hour a day, or running or swimming for around a quarter of an hour a day.

Because of the increase in

ican health promotion consultant, made the point that “If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented.”

All doctors share the view that disease and lack of fitness are closely related.

STARTING a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health.

After all, physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight, and even boost your self-esteem.

And the benefits are yours for the taking, regardless of age, sex or physical ability.

The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that healthy adults include aerobic exercise and strength training in their fitness plans, specifically: • At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week • Strength training exercises at least twice a week Regular exercise can help you control your weight, re-

duce your risk of heart disease, and strengthen your bones and muscles.

But if you haven’t exercised for some time and you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor before starting a new fitness routine.

When you’re designing your personal fitness program, consider your fitness goals.

Think about your fitness likes and dislikes, and note your personal barriers to fitness.

Then consider practical strategies for keeping your fitness program on track.

Starting a fitness program is an important decision, but it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming one.

By planning carefully and pacing yourself, you can make fitness a healthy habit that lasts a lifetime.

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OUTDOOR BOWLING - SPORTS EXTRA ST ROLLOX member William McInnes is on a mission - to discover the owner of a bowl that has come into his possession and at the same time locate one of his own which has gone in the opposite direction, writes JACK HIGH. William believes the bowl, which is displayed in photographs supplied to GENN Sport, belongs to a member of another North Eastern League club.

Hopefully, by highlighting his plight into the local community, he can bring the matter to a successful conclusion.

The initials DCR are on one side, and a Thistle on the opposite.

If anyone recognises the item - and can also assist in

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tracking down William’s missing bowl - please contact him at St Rollox Bowling Club or

N.E. League Secretary Alex Morrison, who kindly brought the matter to the GENN

Sports Desk.

Alex’s email address is: a.morrison953@ntlworld.com

SENIOR FRIENDLY FOURS BOOST

GARROWHILL Bowling Club Seniors Match Secretary Phil Porter has revealed the success behind a popular yearly competition, writes JACK HIGH. The club’s Senior Friendly Fours is sponsored by Glasgow Law Practice, who are based in Baillieston.

Said Phil: “We run three competitions and the Friendly Fours is the largest. It really is a cracking day.

Teams are made up of two Garrowhill club members, and two invited guests from other bowling clubs.

Over 100 players took part in this event - playing five games and enjoying a two-course meal.”

GENN Sport can reveal the winners were Ian MacLachlan, Bob Ainslie (both Garrowhill), plus Alex Gray and Jim Cochrane, from Gartsherrie

Bowling Club.

The quartet won the the Leslie Fleming Trophy, which was presented by Evelyn Fleming (see photograph).

The coveted dumpling prize - awarded to the team with the fewest points - was won by Jim Smart and Les McNulty (both Garrowhill), together with Shettleston Bowling Club members Dick Woods and Norrie McLeod.

Explaining the unique background to the runners-up “prize”, Phil added: “We buy four dumplings from the local butcher.

One of the loudest cheers of the day is reserved for the team which has the fewest points overall.

Everyone accepts the prize within the spirit of bowling.

Far from being disappointed, the dumplings have become a prized possession!”

The winners with Evelyn Fleming (centre), who presented the Senior Friendly Fours trophy.

The bowlers who won the coveted dumpling prize, which goes to the team with the fewest points on the day at the Garrowhill competition

SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP SPECIAL

HERMES are planning a first round shock defeat for visitors Petershill Juniors.

The Bridge of Don club lost only one of five pre-season friendlies - against Highland League opponents Inverurie Loco Works - and have continued that form since north region junior football kicked-off on Saturday, August 2.

Manager Neil Dawson guided them through Section 6 of the Grill League Cup and into the knock-out stages, where they crushed F.C. Stoneywood 4-0 in the quarter- finals.

An unbeaten five-game run last month put them top of their Super League, which is no fluke considering they finished fourthtop last season and third the year before.

Culter and Banks ‘O Dee are normally the clubs to watch out for in the North Region - significantly they were first and second last term - but there is every indication Hermes will push them even more this season.

Little wonder Petershill coboss Willie Paterson has been try-

ing to find out about their tactical set-up, and key players.

He need look no further than defender Lee Smith, attacking midfielder Michael Dawson and experienced striker Richard Wyness.

I understand Paterson arranged to have Hermes watched following that F.C. Stoneywood victory.

Last season, Hermes reached the third round of the Junior Cup and lost 3-0 at Kilwinning Rangers.

Going back to season 20112012, Hermes won the North Super League by a staggering 14 points from Stonehaven.

ASHFIELD are also on their travels and yet another potential cup-shock against Thornton Hibs at Memorial Park.

Two wins and two draws before the end of August - including the 8-1 thumping of Forfar Albion - have encouraged Hibs supporters. Midfielder Daniel McNab bagged a hat-trick, former Raith Rovers signing Garry Thomson also netted, and ex-Dundonald

Bluebell Under-19 star Raymond Crichton made a scoring debut.

Thornton, who has also signed former Cowdenbeath and Dunfermline Athletic goalkeeper Jamie Young, made a first round exit last year. Having drawn 1-1 at Vale of Leven, they lost the replay 2-0.

Former Ashfield and Albion Rovers midfielder/striker Jamie Gilmartin has signed for Rutherglen Glencairn. Gilmartin scored twice in trial games for Willie Harvey’s team.

ST ROCH welcome a Lochgelly Albert team who will be hoping for a better result in Glasgow than they managed on their last visit in 2013 - a crushing 7-0 defeat at the hands of second-round hosts Benburb!

Signs are the “Berts” would be more than happy to settle for a second bite of the cherry and a replay at Gardiners Park.

My assumption is based on four draws from five league games in August - giving Head Coach Craig Ness and his players the tag of “draw specialists” from

their fans!

Key striker Andy Watt moved to Premier Division Oakley United in the summer, but other players like Michael Perrie and Darren Seath have been hitting opposition nets. Perrie scored an 84th minute counter for a 3-2 win at Stoneyburn, while Seath bagged their 80th minute home equaliser against Dunbar United.

Lochgelly beat West Calder United 2-0 in the first round of the East of Scotland Cup. Goalscorers were Brown (pen) and Perrie.

Albert midfielder Paul Duncan has been transfer-listed.

St Roch defender Darren Shaw is out on loan at St Anthony.

Lochgelly’s best Junior Cup run was a 6th round slot in season 1947-’48, and they attracted a crowd of 11,645 for the March visit of Bo’ness United.

SHETTLESTON and Ardeer Thistle will have one thing in common when they go head-tohead at Greenfield Park - they both won promotion from their respective leagues last season

SUPPORTING SPORT IN EAST AND NORTH GLASGOW and play in the same Super First Division.

However, the Jags’ backroom staff of Derek Cook, Jim Allan and Craig Hamilton quit last month amid speculation of unrest at the Stevenston club.

Player-coach Derek Gemmell, who had spells as a defender/ midfielder at Glenafton and Cambuslang Rangers, was immediately appointed permanent boss.

He previously had a spell in charge of the club (2011), and has made over 140 appearances for Ardeer.

Peter Kean returns as assistant manager after two stints as boss during 2008-2009, and 20112012.

Scott Reid was top goalscorer last season, and made a clean sweep of their end-of-term awards, which included Committee Player of the Year, and Players’ Player of the Year trophy.

The former Greenhills Dynamo player was sent off against last season’s Central District First Division champions Neilston - who pipped Town for the

championship - in their opening league at the end of August, but still recorded a 3-3 draw.

Thistle followed up that result by defeating Sectional League Cup finalists, Cumbernauld United, 2-0 on home soil.

A year ago, Ardeer’s Scottish Junior Cup campaign ended at this stage, when they lost 3-0 at Dundee North End. Shettleston continue to make changes to their squad.

Gary Miller - a target for Thorniewood United - and Chris Cairney have left Greenfield Park.

New signings are Bob Campell (Neilston) and Andy Blair (Kilbirnie Ladeside).

Maryhill, Glasgow Perthshire and Vale of Clyde received a welcome first round bye in the Junior Cup. * GENN SPORT will be following the fortunes of all local clubs in the Scottish Cup - both at amateur and junior football level.

We will also focus on the Trans World Soccer Scottish Youth Cup.

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MINI-KICKERS ACTION RETURNS FINNART TOP-THREE TARGET

FINNART Mini Kickers and their coaches are delighted to be back in action following the summer holidays. Anyone born from 2005 to 2008 is welcome to contact the Bridgeton-based club.

FINNART Football Club Mini Kickers are back in action following their enjoyable summer holiday recess.

The good Sunday morning routine within four age groups has allowed coaches to build on last season’s excellent progress, and at the same time start searching for more talent.

Mini-Kickers can involve anyone born 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

You can contact the Bridgeton-based club through their Facebook Page: Finnart Mini

Kickers.

The 4 v 4 football programme is certainly thriving, and GENN Sport will focus on their progress.

Mid-August: Team A won all four games (6-0, 1-0, 6-1 and 2-0). Team B won one (5-1), and lost two (4-2, and 2-0).

FINNART 2003 age group results (Week One) - Finnart 3, Hillwood 1; Finnart 12, Cambuslang 0; Finnart 0, Park Villa 3; Finnart 3, Castlemilk 5.

FINNART 2004 (Week One) - Finnart 4, Charlie Mill-

er Academy 0; Finnart 5, Eastfield B 0.

Week Two: Mini-Kickers Finnart 1, Rangers 0; Finnart 6, NUJ Milan 0; Finnart 6, Cambuslang 2; Finnart 4, Scotland BC 0; Finnart 1, Kilbowie 0; Finnart 0, Scotland BC 1; Finnart 5, Drumsagaard 0; Finnart 1, Scotland BC 1.

Week Two: 2003 - Finnart 3, Wollves 3; Finnart 6, Mill Utd 1; Finnart 2, Scotland BC 1.

Week Two: 2004 - Finnart 2, Moorlands 2; Finnart 2, Kelvindale 1.

DEFENDER Ryan Madden will be one of Finnart’s key players as they target another top-three finish in the Glasgow and District Youth Football League.

Versatile Ryan, who has occupied central defensive and full back roles at Under-14 level, emerged as their most consistent performer during the 2013-2014 season - winning the Managers’ Player of the Year vote, Players’ Player of the Year, and Referee’s Man of the Match.

I understand other teams had him on their signing radar during the summer, but coach Jamie McGowan was delighted

to see him and several others commit themselves to staying at the Bridgeton club.

He said: “Ryan fully deserved those awards after a season in which we finished behind champions Celtic Juniors and second-placed Celtic Boys’ Club, plus securing the Blackpool Plate at Easter.

“Overall, that was a tremendous achievement.

We have attempted to build on that team potential for what will be a demanding Under-15 campaign with some new signings, who are showing signs of settling in well.”

Meanwhile, Finnart came from a goal down to beat

Deans Thistle 4-2 at Greenfield.

While not showing their true form, the Under-15s were delighted to get over the line through Martin Scanlan, Jack McIlveen, and Jordan Wright (2).

The Under-15 team, officials and some parents had a busy weekend recently.

A bag-packing Saturday afternoon event took place at Asda, Parkhead, and the fund-raising theme continued less than 24 hours later in the shape of a Sponsored Walk.

The route was from Celtic Park to Ibrox Stadium and back home again!

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GRASSROOTS TALENT BOOST LATEST UNDER-21 CUP DRAWS

SPORTS Training Academy President John O’Neill reckons he can revolutionise the direction of potential grassroots talent through better coaching, and a partnership with Lucozade Power League.

Paisley-born O’Neill has returned to Scotland after implementing a number of innovative projects in Canada, where hundreds of youngsters and clubs reaped the benefit of his vision.

Now having studied at length male and female Scottish sport he aims to roll out a similar format locally - starting with next month’s weeklong school holiday slot.

In another GENN Sport exclusive he revealed: “I am launching the Grassroots Sports Training Academy.

“Initially, we will focus on outfield football players and and special goalkeeping development clinics.

There will also be attempts to cater for girls’ football coaching as their sport is growing all the time, and deserves every encouragement.

“My first move was to approach the local Lucozade Power League Centre about the use of pitches, and forming a partnership with them.

Fortunately for me, Manager Mr Peter McMillan has built up tremendous experience and knowledge organising events at their Ayrshire and Paisley venues.

“Talks have been on-going for a while now and we’ve come up with a good format for the October week.”

Mr McMillan told GENN Sport: “Power League has the facilities to cater for leagues, social hire, kids parties and multi-sport holiday camps.

I would be delighted to have more football through our centre in terms of increased numbers.

We usually have an Early Bird Discount Offer, which means people can save money on their booking.

Last month, we staged a very successful Business Challenge tournament.”

Power League are taking applications for the October week grassroots project.

To register, outfield players (aged 5 upwards), and goalkeepers (9-16 years) should telephone their hotline number on 0141 848 1921.

Trans World Soccer Scottish Under-21 Youth Cup - Eastwood v Vale of Leven; Gleniffer v Leith ; Bonnyrigg Rose A v Rosebank; Albion Rovers v Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Juvs; Glasgow University v Pollok Juvs; West Park United v Barrhead Arthurlie; Murieston v Tower Hearts; Happylands v Rosyth; Erskine YFC v Blackburn Utd; Broxburn Ath Colts v St Andrews; St Mirren YFC v Arsenal BC; Arthurlie v Bridgend; Newcraighall Leith v Victoria F.C.; Dumbarton Utd v Knightsbridge Vennie; Wishaw W Wands v Crookston; Penicuik v Tranent; Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 21s v Redhall Star; Castlemilk v Bonnyrigg; Campsie Black Watch (holders) v Claremont; Bonnyton v Giffnock; Westfield v Renfrewshire Thistle; Harmony Row v Tynecastle;

Milngavie v St Peters Giffnock North; E.K. Rolls Royce v Johnstone Burgh; East Kilbride F.C. v Edinburgh United; Antonine v Steins; Baillieston Juniors v Glencairn/ Goldenhill; Musselburgh v Sauchie; Inverkeithing v Port Glasgow; Broomhill v Dunipace; Holytown Colts v Maryhill Juniors.

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Rossvale; Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Juvs v Erskine YFC; Pollok Juvs v Renfrewshire Thistle; Dumbarton United v Tower Hearts; Albion Rovers v Maryhill Juniors; Crookston v Castlemilk; Holytown Colts v Steins; Harmony Row v East Kilbride F.C.; Rosebank v E.K. Rolls Royce.

All remaining Under-21 clubs receive a bye.

Birdston Kennels League Cup - Campsie Black Watch v Port Glasgow; Claremont v Harmony Row; Sauchie v East Kilbride F.C.; Arsenal BC v Antonine; Goldenhill v Eastwood; Wishaw W Wands v Johnstone Burgh; Baillieston Juniors v Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Juvs; Victoria F.C. v Pollok Juvs; Vale of Leven v Tower Hearts; Arthurlie v Glencairn.

All remaining Under-21 clubs receive a bye.

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GARROWHILL have been busy with their finals over three different days.

Billy Davidson was crowned Gents Champion after beating a former winner, Alan Purdie.

Other finals: Vice-Presidents - Leonard Packer Junior.

Under-45 Cup - Ross Drummond. Nominated Pairs - Joe Cosgrove and Eric Haughton. Senior Pairs - John Marshall and Ian Muir. Mixed Pairs - Moira Barrett and Bob Colquhoun. Triples - Tom Mosson, James Gardiner and An-

drew Gardiner.

SHETTLESTON have arranged an attractive friendly match away to Auchinairn on Saturday, September 20.

A Mixed Fours Competition at Shettleston has been arranged for Sunday, September 21.

SHETTLESTON Bowling Club Ladies Section have their Closing Day on October 3. The Mens Closing Day is on October 4.

GARROWHILL Ladies Closing Day is Thursday, Oc-

tober 2, followed by the Mens two days later.

LAURA WELSH (Garrowhill) was crowned Scottish Ladies Singles Under-25 Champion in the National Finals at Northfield, Ayr. Laura, who won at Northfield in 2012, beat Nichola Bell ( Falkirk) 21-9 in the final.

The achievement put Laura forward into next year’s British Championships at Leamington Spar, and hopefully a repeat of the success two years ago when she won both titles.

RESULTS: WEEK ONE: Premier Division- Rossvale 2, Antonine 2; Steins 1, Goldenhill 5; Bonnyton Thistle 3, Tower Hearts 4; Rutherglen Glencairn 2, Johnstone Burgh 1; Harmony Row 1, East Kilbride Rolls Royce 0.

First Division - Kirkintilloch Rob Roy Juvs 1, Pollok Juvs 5; Sauchie 6, Vale of Leven 6; Wishaw W Wands 2, Claremont 0; East Kilbride F.C. 3, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 21s 2.

Second Division - Dunipace Juniors 1, Maryhill Juniors 2; Castlemilk 4, St Mirren 3; Bishopton 6, West Park 1; Calderhill 4, Erskine 1.

Third Division - Giffnock S.C. 3, Rosebank 2; Bridgend 1, Broomhill S.C. 1; Crookston 2, Dumbarton Utd 1.

WEEK TWO: Premier Division - Baillieston Juniors 2, St Peters Giffnock North 1; Johnstone Burgh 2, Campsie 1; E.K. Rolls Royce 1, Bonnyton 6; Rossvale 1, Glencairn 3; Bonnyton 2, Johnstone Burgh 2; Campsie 4, Steins 2; Glen-

cairn 0, E.K. Rolls Royce 1; Tower Hearts 3, Arthurlie 2; Harmony Row 5, Antonine 3; E.K. Rolls Royce 0, Arthurlie 3; St Peters Giffnock North 0, Bonnyton 0; Goldenhill 1, Glencairn 1; Antonine 2, Baillieston Juniors 1.

First Division - Claremont 1,Sauchie 6; Port Glasgow 4, East Kilbride 2; Kirkie Rob Roy 21s 7, Arsenal 1; Pollok 7, Wishaw W.Wands 0; Kirkie Rob Roy Juvs 3, Sauchie 7; Wishaw W. Wands 3, Port Glasgow 0; Kirkie Rob Roy 5, Sauchie 8; Port Glasgow 3, Wishaw W. Wands 3; Claremont 0, Pollok Juvs 2.

Second Division - Erskine 0, Dunipace 2; Maryhill 6, Barrhead 0; Albion Rovers 2, Castlemilk 0; St Mirren 8, Calderhill 1; West Park 4, Westfield Colts 2.

Third Division - Renfrewshire Thistle 3, Giffnock S.C 1; Broomhill 3, Holytown Colts 4; Milngavie 2, Crookston 1; Dumbarton Utd 1, Bridgend 2; Holytown Colts 3, Milngavie 1.

WEEK THREE: Premier Division - St Peters Giffnock North 4, E.K. Rolls Royce 2; Arthurlie 1, Rossvale 4; Glencairn 1, Baillieston Juniors 1; Bonnyton Th 3, Campsie 0; Antonine 3, Tower Hearts 2; Steins 0, Johnstone Burgh 2.

First Division - Kirkie Rob Roy Juvs 2, Claremont 1; Sauchie 1, Pollok 1; Eastwood 1, Kirkie Rob Roys 21s 1; East Kilbride F.C. 7, Vale of Leven 0; Victoria F.C. 2, Port Glasgow 7 Wishaw W Wands 4, Arsenal BC 1.

Second Division - Dunipace 0, West Park 2; Bishopton 4, Albion Rovers 1; Castlemilk 3, Gleniffer 2; Calderhill 1, Maryhill Juniors 1; Westfield 1, St Mirren YFC 1; Barrhead 3, Erskine YFC 1.

Third Division - Rosebank 4, Dumbarton 1; Bridgend 2, Milngavie 0; Giffnock S.C. 6, Holytown 2; Crookston 8, Broomhill 0; St Andrews 0, Renfrewshire Thistle 11.

PETERSHILL. Stagecoach Super Premier Division. September 20 - Clydebank (home).

SHETTLESTON. Stagecoach Super First Division.

September 20 - Yoker Athletic (away).

ASHFIELD JUNIORS. Cen-

tral District First Division.

September 20 - Blantyre Vics (home).

MARYHILL JUNIORS. Central District First Division.

September 20 - Larkhall Thistle (away).

VALE OF CLYDE. Central

District First Division. September 20 - Bellshill (away).

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE. Central District Second. September 20 - Port Glasgow (away).

ST ROCH. Central District Second Division. September 20 - Vale of Leven (home).

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LAST week saw Scotland Wheelchair Rugby League launch an exciting partnership with Dundee firm GT Diamond Drilling Services.

GT Diamond Drilling’s significant financial backing will see Scotland compete against England, Ireland and Wales at the Wheelchair Rugby League 4 Nations competition in Medway, Kent.

Following on from the 2013 Wheelchair Rugby League World

Cup, Scotland have worked hard to build strength and depth into their squad, with 10 players travelling to this weekend’s competition.

Manager and former Scotland International Elizabeth Ferris said “Competitive wheelchair sport brings with it a unique set of challenges compared to able-bodied sports, and so the costs involved in getting a team away to competition are huge”.

She went on to say

“ Without the support of GT Diamond Drilling we simply would not be going to the Four Nations; it is purely down to the firm’s generosity that Scotland have the opportunity to go out onto that court and play their hardest this weekend”.

Scotland’s first game is on Saturday 13th Sept at 13:00 against England.

You can stay up to date with how the team are getting on via their twitter @ScotlandWRL.

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POSTAL UNITED A.F.C. 2, BLANTYRE CELTIC 3.

BOTH clubs were promoted last season, and Celts just edged an excellent match.

COLVILLE PARK 5, POSTAL UNITED A.F.C. 1.

THE visitors were still in the midweek match at 2-1 down, but Colville finished worthy winners. Murdoch notched the Postal goal.

EASTFIELD 2, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 4.

THE visitors bounced back from the previous game’s mauling at Drumchapel, and Robert Welsh put them ahead.

Eastfield levelled, but after Welsh was fouled inside the area, Chris Hopkins converted the penalty kick.

Kevin Turner hit a brilliant third goal before Eastfield replied again.

Some superb play and finish from Paul Ross completed a fine display.

WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 5, GREENOCK HSFP 0.

MIDWEEK match at Shettleston, where Brian Hughes netted just before the interval.

Chris Hopkins made it 2-0 from 23 yards, and Thomas Sinclair added their third.

Paul Ross converted a close range chance, and Robert Welsh added to the goals quality with a 20 yarder into the far corner.

CONDORRAT 1, FINNART 0.

UNDER-16 clash.

KNIGHTSWOOD 1, FINNART 1.

GOOD point for the Under-16s, who were without several players on a night of Champions League football at Parkhead.

Goal from Kyle Campbell, and Marc Ainslie was named Man of the Match.

FINNART A.F.C. 3, SOUTH CAMLACHIE 2.

LEAGUE Cup clash. Finnart came flying out of the traps to lead through an own goal and Thomas Quinn.

South Camlachie netted two goals, and a red card followed for Finnart’s Stephen Barnes.

Finnart goalkeeper Brian Paton saved a penalty kick, and young Andrew McCulloch kept his composure to score with a late spot kick.

Man of the Match - Gareth May. FINNART A.F.C. 3, THORN ATHLETIC 3.

A two-goal lead, achieved through Andrew McCulloch and Ben Mills, appeared to put Finnart in easy street.

Thorn scored just before the break, and kept up the pressure with a deserved equaliser.

Gareth May hit a wonder goal, but ten-man Thorn struck again in 88 minutes. Man of the Match - Brian Blair.

KINGS PARK RANGERS A.F.C. 2, FINNART A.F.C. 3.

FINNART let slip a two-goal advantage yet again before skipper and Man of the Match Brian Blair smashed home their late winner.

The first half had been a non-event, but on the resumption and Andrew McCulloch corner was headed home

by Blair.

A second soon followed through Jason McArthur.

Kings Park were awarded a spot kick following a rash tackle by Andy Robertson, but ‘keeper Brian Paton - not for the first time this season saved the 12 yard effort!

However, Finnart did concede two goals and looked to be settling for a point until hero Blair popped up with a stunning free kick into the top corner.

GLASGOW CITY F.C. 3, RANGERS 1.

CITY edged closer to their eighth successive Premier League title with a late finish at Lochinch.

After 7 minutes, Denise O’Sullivan put the champions ahead, but Kirsty Howat equalised from 20 yards after 51 minutes.

Julie Nelson headed home a Susan Fairlie corner kick, and Leanne Crichton made sure of the points when she beat Rangers goalkeeper Khym Ramsay from the penalty spot after Fiona Brown had been fouled.

FINNART 10, CASTLEMILK 2.

THURSDAY evening game at Greenfield.

Fair play to the visitors who were able to match their hosts for 60 minutes before Finnart’s superior fitness told.

Summer signing, striker Jack McIlveen opened the scoring from a Ryan Madden through ball.

Poor defending allowed Castlemilk to equalise.

In between two more goals from McIlveen - a cheeky dink over the goalie completed his hat-trick - Kenneth Crampsie headed home as Finnart took a 4-1 interval lead.

Castlemilk scored their second on the re-start, and the homesters made some positional changes, which helped change the game’s tempo.

Kalvin Rooney hit a fifth and Jordan Wright added No 6.

William Gray, Martin Scanlan (2) and Jakub Dmowski finished the scoring.

Man of the Match vote went to Connor McKenzie, who was excellent both at the back and centre midfield.

VALE OF CLYDE 5, ASHFIELD 0.

OPENING league win thanks to goals from Hepburn (3) and Hayden (2).

BLANTYRE CELTIC 3, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2.

CELTS overcame a 2-0 deficit and claimed victory through Boyle, McDonald and Wedlock.

A Thomas Sinclair 20 yarder and Brian Hughes solo had given ‘House a commanding advantage.

PETERSHILL 0, SHOTTS BON ACCORD 1.

FORMER Peasy striker Sean McKenna returned to Springburn and hit the second half winner.

MARYHILL 2, BELLSHILL 1.

INJURY-time winner from Asanti.

Monaghan and Holmes (Bellshill) also netted.

IRVINE VICS 1, SHETTLESTON 2.

GREAT league opener for Town.

Anson and Robertson on target.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 4, JOHNSTONE BURGH 0.

AFTER a disappointing Sectional League Cup campaign, ‘Shire fully deserved this league result. Keppoch Park scorers Tait (2), McNab and Begg (pen).

ST PATS 1, POSTAL UNITED A.F.C. 4.

MIDWEEK success for United with counters from McNicol (2), Anderson and Henderson.

GLASGOW CITY F.C. 1, CELTIC 0.

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Defender Eilish McSorley hit a stunning long-range winner past ‘keeper Fay to keep them on course for an eighth successive league title.

CRANHILL UNITED A.F.C. 4, SOUTHSIDE WHITECART 1.

SUNDAY Central A.F.L. United’s goals came from Martin, Scott, Kelly and O’Connor.

HAGHILL A.F.C. 2, ROLLING BARREL 2.

EXCELLENT game for the watching neutrals.

Haghill ‘keeer Robert Davis brilliantly saved a penalty, and Richie Perriss put them ahead.

Last season’s top scorer, McDougall, failed to convert a spot kick, and Rolling Barrel took full advantage with two quickfire goals.

William McArthur equalised from 18 yards, and Haghill thought they had won the game through McDougall after Cannon knocked a McArthur free kick onto the bar.

The “goal” was disallowed for offside.

FINNART 6, KELVINDALE 0.

GLASGOW and District Under-15 League. Jakub Dmowski gave Finnart a great start with the opening goal inside 60 seconds. Soon after, a Kalvin Rooney cut-back was dispatched into the net by Connor McKenzie.

Dmowski made it 3-0, and the fourth goal was straight from the training ground - a corner kick ploy finished off by McKenzie.

Superb work by Jack McIlveen setup Jakub Dmowski to complete his hat-trick. The hard-working McIlveen was finally rewarded with Finnart’s sixth goal. Man of the Match - Jamie McGowan Jnr. FINNART 1, KNIGHTSWOOD 1.

UNDER-16 goalscorer Kyle Campbell.

Man of the Match - Marc Ainslie.

FINNART 3, DEANS THISTLE 1.

MAN of the Match David Fraser (2) and Marc Ainslie.

KILBIRNIE LADESIDE 0, PETERSHILL 1.

WINNER from Liam Finnigan at Valefield Park.

SHETTLESTON 1, LARGS THISTLE 1.

TOWN went ahead through Chris McCormack. In 75 minutes, Nicky Jamieson equalised.

DUNIPACE 3, MARYHILL 0. FORMER Shettleston striker Gary Espener bagged a hat-trick, with goals in 25, 76 and 89 minutes.

ASHFIELD 0, LESMAHAGOW 3.

ANOTHER poor result at Saracen Park.

LANARK UNITED 2, VALE OF CLYDE 3.

TABLE-topping Vale made it two league wins on the bounce.

NEWMAINS 0, GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 3.

‘SHIRE went top of the District Second Division. Begg (2) and Tait.

WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 4, CAMPSIE MINERA 3.

THE visitors staged a plucky fightback after Brian Calderwood, Brian Hughes, Thomas Sinclair (pen) and a Paul Ross 20 yarder had put Wellhouse four up. The East End team also had a fifth “goal” ruled out for offside.

GLASGOW CITY F.C. 4, ABERDEEN 0.

DOUBLE from Suzanne Lappin, plus counters by Fiona Brown and Abbi Grant.

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BUSHYTAILS LOSE CENTENARY MATCH

CARDONALD Bowling Club Honorary President Ian Stewart has revealed he is already looking forward to a re-match with Foxley following their recent Centenary clash, writes JACK HIGH. Glasgow City Council marked 100 years of bowling at both clubs by donating a trophy - which will now be competed for every season - and Cardonald were fortunate enough to win against the East Enders who are well known as the Bushytails by 30 shots (132102).

Speaking exclusively to GENN Sport, Mr Stewart said: “Everyone here is talking about the return game next year at Foxley.

I am sure Foxley will be looking to win the cup back in 2015.

The game was played in true spirit and sportsmanship.

The trophy was presented

by Councillor Alistair Watson (Craigton Ward).”

GENN Sport was the only newspaper to attend this very special event, which involved

33 male players from both clubs over 17 ends.

In addition, 16 ladies from Cardonald and Foxley played in a friendly against each other, while an additional 32 Cardonald members graced the lovely South Side greens.

I have to mention Cardonald Bowling Club is one of the nicest venues I have had the pleasure of visiting and covering over the years.

Officials could not have made our representation any better in terms of co-operation and hospitality (soft drinks).

Mr Stewart added: “After the game, we had catering (meals) for 120.

Councillor Watson presented the cup to myself as I was the Cardonald representative.

“Following the various speeches, Cardonald presented our Councillor with a bottle of whisky for medicinal purposes, and to Ian Duff (Foxley’s President for the Day) a Gavel and Block as a memento of their Centenary, plus a bottle of whisky to keep him in good health.

“In return, Foxley presented Cardonald with a Decanter and Glasses to mark our 100 years, along with Scotland’s favourite tipple.

“Festivities carried on with social activities well into the night.

All in, we had a very enjoyable and memorable day.”

Some 90 pictures of the day have been placed on the Cardonald Bowling Club website under Gallery/Photos.

Go to www.cardonaldbc. com.

Meanwhile, Foxley Bowling Club Vice-President Andy Shea has taken the time to give me his views on both club’s remarkable achievement.

He revealed: “Our members had a fantastic day celebrating both club’s birthdays.

“The hospitality shown by Cardonald was indeed second to none and, coupled together with an excellent afternoon of bowling, made the day very special.

100 years of Bowling celebrated with a Centenary Match between Cardonald and Foxley. Our exclusive photograph features (left to right) -Ian Duff (Foxley President for the Day), Councillor Alastair Watson (Craigton Ward), and Ian Stewart (Cardonald Honorary President).

“We did lose out to Cardonald in the trophy game, but are already looking forward to our

PLAYERS WANTED FINNART TICKETS

MARYHILL Black Star A.F.C., who play in the Strathclyde Saturday Morning Amateur Football League, are holding trials for new players next season. Team trains on a Tuesday evening at John Paul Academy, Summerston.

BUDHILL Football Academy require players born 2002.

Contact 07774327119.

BROOMHILL Sports Club are keen to bring on players for their youth development initiative programme, plus hard-working coaches. Give them a call on 0141 339 3606.

MUIRTON A.F.C. need an experienced goalkeeper. Telephone 07940761875.

GARROWHILL Thistle A.F.C. are seeking adult players for next season in the Central Scottish Amateur Football League (Saturday football).

Team trains on a Monday and Wednesday (7.30pm-9pm) at

Bannerman High School, and plays their home games at Lochend.

Contact Zak McIlhargey at 07817162441.

POSTAL United A.F.C. want committed and talented players (all positions). Call 07808295854 or 07766421784.

WHITEHILL A.F.C. (Dennistoun) require new players.

Telephone 07950333480.

BAILLIESTON Thistle A.F.C., from the Greater Glasgow Premier A.F.L. Division One, would like to recruit new signings.

Phone 07761444961.

PETERSHILL B.C. 2001 require players ( all positions).

Call 07595947196.

ARSENAL B.C. Under-21 require an experienced goalkeeper for Saturday afternoon football.

Call Davie Cartwright on 07508695785.

FINNART A.F.C. officials are expecting a big demand for their Speakers Night at Shettleston Juniors Club on Saturday, October 11.

Former Dunfermline Athletic manager Jim Leishman and ex-Grade One referee Willie Young are guests at the event.

Tickets cost £25, which in-

cludes a three-course meal.

There will also be raffles and other attractions during the evening.

Anyone interested in purchasing tickets or making donations to the club should contact Phil Blair on 07904524401, or through the Finnart Facebook page.

SPORTS Council for Glasgow will host their Annual Awards Night on Monday, November 11.

A number of categories and various sporting groups are involved in the selection process.

FOUR second half goals from Becky Robertson, Emma Burns, Kerry Kennedy and Jade Gallon against Glasgow Girls kept Falkirk Ladies in behind Division 1 leaders Celtic.

In Division 2, Partick Thistle

Ladies were on the wrong end of an 18-0 scoreline against Renfrew Ladies.

Masterton and McMillan netted hat-tricks as Frew maintained their title-chasing challenge behind impressive leaders Mill United.

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re-match at Foxley next year.

“We wish our friends at Cardonald the best of luck for the

rest of their Centenary year.

Foxley want to make our game an annual fixture.”

LEAGUE SELECTS

A FOSTERS Central Scottish League select will play their counterparts from Ayrshire over two legs for the John Smith’s Trophy.

Ayrshire won last season’s

fixture on penalty kicks.

Colville Park Country Club will host the first leg, giving Central Scottish ground advantage, on Sunday, October 19.

Kick-off 2pm.

CUP PAIRINGS

HOLDERS Glasgow City F.C. have been handed a home draw against Hamilton Accies in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Scottish Cup. Other pairings are: Falkirk Ladies v Hibernian; Aberdeen v Rangers; Spartans v Inverness City.

Games to be played on Sunday, September 28.

Meanwhile, last season’s Scottish treble-winners have secured a loan deal to secure the signature of 23-year-old striker Morgan Marlborough from NWSL Champions, F.C. Kansas City.

LOAN SIGNINGS

ST ROCH have completed two loan signings.

Midfielder Chris Barr has joined from Petershill, while striker Thomas McCluskey will be staying until January after

leaving Garngad during the summer to sign for Albion Rovers.

Meanwhile, Peasy have released summer signing and former Albion Rovers frontman Ryan Tiffney.

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