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For info and newspaper queries Email: info@thegenn.co.uk VERIFIED DISTRIBUTION 20000 COPIES PRINTED BI-WEEKLY Dear Editor, The Great British Bake Off This year’s BBC Great British Bake Off is set to inspire a whole new ‘batch’ of home bakers, and we at the Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI) welcome the impact this programme has on Scots of all ages. It’s the ‘icing on the cake’ to see two Scottish contestants taking part including 19 year old Flora Shedden who comes from a family of SWI members.

Baking and cooking remain skills at the heart of the SWI and I’d like to encourage anyone who is inspired by this year’s Great British Bake Off to come and find out more about us. We’re currently running some new style meetings across Scotland which are less formal than our more traditional gatherings. We have also removed the word rural from our title (although we’re happy to still be called ‘The Rural’ by generations of Scots!) and we’re setting up more citybased institutes with meetings at flexible times.

If this year’s Great British Bake Off makes you wish you could learn some new baking skills or improve and challenge yourself with your existing skills please look at our new website www.theswi.org. uk for an institute near you where you’ll be given a warm welcome and the chance to learn not just baking skills from generations of Scottish women.

Yours etc Christine Hutton National Chairman Scottish Women’s Institutes 42 Heriot Way EDINBURGH EH3 6ES Dear Editor I feel it’s now time to discuss is corruption in Glasgow City Council, in particular the Strathclyde Pension Fund. There have been a

number of incidents over the years with SPF So here’s the info. What you decide to do with it is up to you.

Be assured, I stand by everything I say below and would not have a problem repeating it publicly, in a court, in front of a committee, or wherever you need me to.

Labour have a stranglehold on SPF. For the last few years the SNP have been asking questions about Strathclyde Pension Fund, but just not the right ones, nor have they been looking in the right places.

Maybe I can help a little.

The reason SPF tends to be such a hub for wrong-doing is because it is pretty much left to it’s own devices. It sits to the side of Glasgow City Council - overseen by GCC but still independent enough of GCC to get away with doing what it likes. Make no bones about it though, George Black and Lynn Brown rule the roost there (Lynn Brown has been taking more and more to do with SPF than George Black of late). When someone in a high position in GCC has to go “quietly”, the pension fund are usually ordered, by George or Lynn, to retire them immediately but with full pension.

1. When there was a bribery scandal over the Commonwealth games and the culprit (I can’t remember his name) was caught receiving cash payments from contractors, it was decided that he knew too much about the corruption of all the others too. He couldn’t be brought to justice for fear he would implicate all the others involved - so he was paid off with a full pension just as if he’d worked to retirement age on the strict understanding he keep his mouth shut.

2. A couple of labour councillors (I’m sure you’ll know who or find out who) pushed for an investment of millions from SPF for Glasgow

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Letters to the editor airport, even though it would make massive losses for the pension fund. Actuaries advised against any investment whatsoever in Glasgow airport but these labour councillors pushed for it to go ahead regardless of the loss to the fund. So the actuaries (possibly Hymans Robertson LLP ?) produced an actuarial report on how to make the investment in Glasgow airport in the best way they could to try and keep the losses to a minimum. The actuaries absolutely advised against the investment as it could not possibly profit the fund and they were livid at having to produce a report about how to invest in a loss making venture in the best way to minimise losses! I don’t know if this Glasgow Airport investment ever came to anything or if the loss making actuarial report is kicking around anywhere - I’m sure you’ll know or can find out.

3. A few years ago Steven Purcells young friend, Danus McKinlay, was found dead outside the city chambers. A fraud to put him in the pension scheme so that his family would receive a death-inservice(?) lump sum payment was ordered by George Black. I think the lump sum was somewhere in the £40,000 - £50,000 region.

Richard McIndoe took the instruction to alter the pension records at a meeting in George Blacks office and he instructed Andy Knox (asst. head of pensions) to make the changes to SPF records to show Danus McKinlay as being in the pension fund and fully paid up at the time of his death. The pension fund records have obviously been altered by Andy Knox so it may be hard to prove anything from the SPF side of things, but Mr McKinlays pay slips and the paper trail of wage payments coming out of GCC should show that pension payments were not being deducted from his salary so this fraud should be easily exposed.

4. As you may recall, SPF moved offices from Queen Street to a new office in the Capella

building. My ex project managed the move. Tenders were put in by a number of companies to supply office furniture and all were invited to send reps to the Capella building with samples of their furnishings.

My ex flew down to London to look at specific furniture as well.

One of the companies didn’t bother to turn up with any furniture samples. When the tenders were decided, the contract went to, you’ve guessed, the only company who didn’t bother to turn up. They already knew they were getting the contract! Worse still, this company who won the contract, (RSBI), were not capable of manufacturing the furniture so had to buy it in from one of the companies who lost the tender (I bet they were pleased)! To add insult to injury, RSBI then put their percentage on top before supplying it to SPF, so the furniture cost more than it would have done had they gone direct to the original supplier who lost the tender. From memory, a few similar things happened whenever ACCESS were involved with supplying stuff to SPF. 5. The Pension fund accounts are a shambles. They might look presentable on the face of it but each year they are hurriedly cobbled together and bear little relation to the real state of affairs. A full and in-depth audit of the accounts would strike fear in to the hearts of everyone involved in SPF. Going through the accounts with a fine tooth comb would reveal just how poorly administered the pension fund is.

6. Regular cash payments are made to Richard McIndoe from a gentleman called Rob (I don’t know his surname) from a company called Pantheon investments.

Although pretty small-scale in the grand scheme of things, an investigation in to where the money comes from for all the SPF staff parties and social events would be a good place to start. I know it all comes from Pantheon - I personally received money

from Pantheon to provide entertainment at a boozy party at the Capella building a couple of years ago (I’m a non-drinker by the way - I was just entertaining them playing piano)! Not only do Pantheon make regular cash payments to Richard McIndoe but whenever a little soiree is planned Richard McIndoe always boasts he’ll give “Rob from Pantheon” a phone and get him to pay for it. It is unknown what Pantheon receive in return for this. Perhaps an audit in to the business SPF give to Pantheon and the profits Pantheon return for SPF may reveal more. If Pantheon are underperforming, you’ll know that the cash payments are a bribe to keep them getting continued business from SPF. If Pantheon are performing well though, then it’s probably just Pantheon keeping Richard McIndoe sweet. A look at Richard McIndoes hospitality over the last few years may reveal some surprises (although I know Lynn Brown did order him to cut down on the hospitality he accepts a couple of years ago - he didn’t though, he just doesn’t declare it any more)!

7. Most of the “hospitality” the pension fund receives is disguised as legitimate business meetings.

On one particular business meeting, two members of SPF (Richard McIndoe and a female member of the investment team, I don’t remember her name) flew first class to Washington D.C., did a tour of the White House, stayed in the best hotel in Washington, all in the guise of seeing their host, who picked up the tab for it all, win some investment award at some ceremony in Washington. It was a jolly, nothing more, nothing less. The cost was estimated to be around $15,000 - $20,000. When the investment team member got home she discovered her credit card had been charged $200 for phone calls she made to the UK from her hotel room (when you book in to a hotel you must leave your credit card details with recep-

tion as security). She was angry at this and demanded her US hosts pay her back the $200! So, just after she’d enjoyed lobster, caviar, 1st class travel, and hotels worth $20k, she hits her hosts for another $200 when she gets home! Charming eh.

You couldn’t make it up!

8. The pension fund often wins a number of awards. What you don’t know is that on many occasions members of these judging panels get business from SPF or have been involved with companies who get business from SPF. If I was getting hundreds of millions of pounds of business from SPF, I’d happily make sure they got an award for “best pension fund” to keep them sweet. SPF boast about these awards but don’t tell you that they have to give out lots of business to the people who matter in order to get these awards. All these awards give outsiders the impression that the pension fund is well managed and well respected. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

Regards Kenny The editor says Over the years there have been a number of allegations of corruption in Glasgow City Council and in fact Gordon Brown’s last question as Prime Minister in 2010 was from John Mason on that very subject (about Stephen Purcell)!

However, politicians do not really have any power to investigate or get hold of information. It would be the police or auditors who would do that. So the general suggestion would be that you give any information to the auditors which is Audit Scotland. They would then go to the police if they found something serious. So that would be the route we suggest you take if you think someone was paid amounts they were not entitled to.

There is a campaign against corruption in Glasgow City Council (concentrating on the 100 promises they made in the 2012 election).

They may help.

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Glasgow’s Red Road flats to be demolished in a single blowdown

THE Red Road multi-storey flats in Glasgow will be brought down later this year in a one-off demolition.

The city’s skyline will change forever when the six remaining blocks are demolished in a controlled explosive blowdown.

A decision to bring all six blocks down in a single blowdown was taken following feedback from local residents.

The one-off demolition, which will be carried out under strict health and safety guidelines, will be less disruptive to residents and businesses than carrying out multiple evacuations.

GHA, Scotland’s biggest social landlord, and world-renowned demolition specialists Safedem have previously carried out two successful blowdowns at Red Road in 2012 and 2013.

David Fletcher, Director of Regeneration for GHA, said: “We’re working very closely with our contractor and partners on plans to bring down all six remaining blocks in a single demolition later this year.

“Our contractor is preparing the blocks for demolition with work carried out to stringent health and safety regulations.

“We’ll continue to work with members of the local commu-

Labour leadership contest is ‘utter farce’ A FORMER Labour adviser told BBC Radio Scotland that the party’s UK leadership contest was a “complete and utter farce”.

Paul Sinclair was responding to news that the deadline to register to vote in the election had been extended due to “technical issues” with the party’s website.

Speaking to the John Beattie Show, the former Gordon Brown spin doctor said: “This is a complete and utter farce.

I think if the Labour Party cannot run its own leadership election, how the hell can it claim that it can run the country?

“Ed Miliband’s leadership was pretty disastrous, this is an even more disastrous legacy

nity about arrangements for the day.

“We’d like to thank all of the residents again for their patience and understanding during this important part of the community regeneration project.”

Safedem and GHA are liaising with local residents and businesses as work continues on preparing the blocks for demolition.

The demolition of the remaining Red Road flats is the latest part of GHA’s regenera-

RECORD BREAKING AIRPORT RECORDS have continued to tumble for Glasgow & Edinburgh Airport, following another surge in passenger numbers.

Edinburgh Airport reported its busiest ever month, with more than 1.2 million passengers travelling through its terminal in July.

International passengers were up year-onyear by 10.2% and domestic passengers by 10.6%.

Meanwhile, Glasgow Airport recorded its busiest July for seven years, with 956,483 passengers - a rise of 13.7%.

It was the airport’s ninth consecutive month of double-digit growth.

International traffic grew by 15.3%, while domestic numbers grew by 11.4%.

Last month, both airports recorded their busiest June on record for passenger traffic.

Aberdeen Airport reported a mixed set of figures last month, as 348,527 passengers travelled through its terminal.

Domestic travel was down by 5.9%, while international passenger figures showed an increase of 1.8% on last year.

- the idea that you can sign up for £3 and vote for the leadership.”

Thousands of new members are thought to be signing up to back left-wing candidate Jeremy Corbyn, sparking a row within the party.

Labour has also reassured candidates amid fears the process is being sabotaged by members of other parties.

MPs Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham, Liz Kendall and Mr Corbyn are vying for votes.

They will learn the outcome at a special conference on 12 September.

The party is also seeking a new leader for Scottish Labour. That election is being contested by MSPs Kezia Dugdale and Ken Macintosh.

tion of communities across the city which will see thousands of new homes built.

Future development options for the cleared site are at an early stage and will include further community consultation over the summer.

BY-ELECTION ROUND UP THE momentum gained by the SNP at the May general election showed no sign of abating as the party celebrated solid wins in the latest Scottish council by-elections.

Calton, the SNP held the council seat vacated

by Ms Thewliss with 1,507 first-preference votes against Lab 814, C 129, Ukip 103, Green 99, Ind 47 and LD 18.

Swing from Lab to SNP was 25%, and turnout 16.1%.

Scottish Nationalists held three seats and won one from the Greens on Glasgow City Council and held another on

South Lanarkshire Council.

Three of the by-elections were prompted by the resignation as councillors of newly elected SNP MPs: Martin Docherty (now MP for West Dunbartonshire), Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) and Angela Crawley (Lanark and Hamilton East).

The remaining two were the result of the resignation of an SNP and a Green councillor.

At Glasgow, Anderston/ City, formerly represented

by Mr Docherty, the SNP held the seat with 1,441

first-count votes against Lab 857, Green 414, C 164, LD 66, Ukip 43, Libertarian 12.

Swing from Lab to SNP was 20%, and turnout 14.5% The SNP also held a seat at Glasgow, Craigton.

First-preference voting was: SNP 2,674, Lab 1,643, C 300, Green 136, Ukip 95, LD 87.

Swing from Lab to SNP was 21.5%, and turnout 21.7%.

The five contests saw a repeat of the large swings to the Scottish Nationalists seen at the general election and in other recent council by-elections.

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Glasgow brewer triumphs at Great British Beer Festival KELBURN Brewery has taken one of the top awards at the country’s biggest beer festival.

The Barrhead-based brewery lifted the Silver Champion Beer of Britain trophy at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) for its Kelburn Jaguar ale.

Winning an award at the GBBF, held at Olympia and organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), is one of the highest brewing accolades.

Kelburn Jaguar progressed through local taste panels and regional beer judging before final judging at the GBBF. The majority of today’s winners, including Kelburn, are members of the Society of Independent Brewers, the organisation representing more than 820 British craft brewers.

Its managing director Mike Benner said, “We’re delighted to see Kelburn take one of the top awards at the Great British Beer Festival. Winning here helps brewers to raise their profile and gain new listings in pubs and supermarkets, so more beer drinkers will now be able to enjoy their wonderful Kelburn Jaguar ale.”

He added, “SIBA brewers have dominated the list of winners at this GBBF, as they do every year, thanks to their commitment to producing quality, great-tasting beers that represent the very best of British craft brewing today.”

Kelburn Brewery won the Golden Ale category on its way to taking the Silver Champion

Beer of Britain title.

Champion Beer of Britain 2015: Gold: Tiny Rebel Brewing, Cwtch Silver: Kelburn Brewery, Kelburn Jaguar Bronze: Dancing Duck Brewery, Dark Drake Class winners Milds: Williams Bros, Black Bitters: Pheasantry Brewery, Best Bitter Best Bitters: Tiny Rebel Brewing, Cwtch Golden Ales: Kelburn Brewery, Kelburn Jaguar Strong Bitters: Dark Star, Revelation Speciality Beers: Titanic Brewery, Plum Porter Real Ale in a Bottle: Harveys Brewery, Imperial Export Double Stout Winter Beers (announced at CAMRA Winter Ale Festival): Gold: Elland Brewery 1872 Porter Silver: Purple Moose, Dark Side of the Moose Bronze: Dancing Duck Brewery, Dark Drake

Road Policing Unit out keeping people safe this weekend AS the motorcycling community make plans to head out on the roads this weekend, officers from Police Scotland’s Road Policing Division will also be out keeping people safe.

Operating from both bikes and cars, the specialist officers will maintain a highly-visible presence on the country’s roads, particularly concentrating on those routes which have a history of collisions and speeding involving motorcycles. Officers will be pro-actively stopping and talking to road users, with a particular emphasis on the dangers faced by motorcyclists. They will be to giving advice and enforcing legislation where necessary.

Chief Superintendent Iain Murray, Head of Road Policing,

said: “In the past few months, Police Scotland is aware that a number of collisions involving motorcycles have occurred on rural roads when the rider has been overtaking or negotiating left hand bends. Sadly, many of these resulted in the loss of life.

“I would urge road users to be alert at all times while driving or riding; only overtake if it is completely safe to do so and slow down for bends, especially when it is a blind bend and you cannot see what is around the corner .

“If you are approaching a slower moving vehicle, reduce your speed, and take time to consider why it is slowing - the vehicle in front might be reacting to something you can’t see or might be preparing to turn right.”

Davis Cup: Glasgow to stage semi-final GLASGOW’S Emirates Arena has been confirmed as the stage for Great Britain’s Davis Cup semi-final with Australia from 18-20 September.

Britain beat the United States in Glasgow in March, with the venue capacity expanded to 8,200 seats.

Quarter-final success against France followed at Queen’s Club in July and another win would put Britain through to their first final since 1978.

Belgium meet Argentina in the other semi-final.

Andy Murray won both of his singles matches against USA and France and teamed up with brother Jamie for a doubles victory at Queen’s.

“It’s exciting for the team to be going back to Glasgow,” said Britain’s number one.

“It’s always special to play in front of a home crowd and we are fortunate to have played our last three ties at home.

“We had a unique atmosphere in Glasgow, the crowd

was unbelievable. It’s going to be a huge week for our team and we’ll be doing everything we can to get GB through to the final.”

World number three Murray has an outstanding singles record in the Davis Cup, winning 21 of his 23 matches in GB colours.

Last week it was revealed that the Lawn Tennis Association had failed to persuade Florence and the Machine to change the date of their show at the Manchester Arena in their search for a semi-final venue.

The LTA also looked into holding the tie at the Hydro in Glasgow but, again, there was an issue finding space in the venue’s calendar.

Glasgow was the host city for wins over Luxembourg and Hungary in 2011, with a success against Slovakia and a loss against Belgium following in 2012.

The teams for the semi-final will be announced no later than 10 days before the start of the tie.

Lochend pupils master the art of food and drink at City of Glasgow College event PUPILS from Lochend Community High School sampled a taste of a career in the food and drinks industry as part of an event designed to attract school-leavers to jobs in hospitality.

At the recent Hospitality Springboard event at City of Glasgow College, Lochend pupils were taught in the art of mocktail-making, barista skills, and using maths in the industry.

They were tasked with creating an Easter table arrangement and responding to a quiz based on the skills they had learned.

Springboard UK launched the programme to encourage school pupils to consider a career as front-of-house in the hospitality industry to help address a need for 660,200 employees to enter the profession between now and 2020. The programme was a hit with pupils, whose teacher Lesley Napier, principal teacher in hospitality at Lochend, felt the trip to City of Glasgow College proved inspirational.

“Lochend Community High School participated in this event to showcase to pupils the prospect of a career in the hospitality industry,” said Ms Napier. “Our

pupils that attended were surprised at the different areas they could get into and how interesting and exciting a career they could have. It certainly inspired the pupils that attended and they were able to feed back this information to the rest of their class.

“I think these type of events are very important to showcase what a vast amount of career pathways there are available to young people and it helps them to make an informed choice for their future.

“When pupils are choosing options, I will discuss these career prospects with them and will refer to the businesses that attended the event as examples of industry jobs.”

City of Glasgow College graduate Vanessa Daley, 30, from Dennistoun, was among the industry experts on hand to offer advice and guidance to the school pupils. She said: ““I really support initiatives like this, as kids think the only option in hospitality and catering is to become a chef. I wish, when I was at school, that I’d had more knowledge of the options available.

“The best thing about this

industry is that it feels like one big family. There are so many options and opportunities to grasp.”

Anne Piece, Chief Executive of Springboard UK, said: “This type of event is designed to pro-

mote the opportunities available in the hospitality and tourism industries and to bring alive those industries in the classroom. The biggest influences on pupils’ perception of those industries are through experiential learning.

“We had a tremendous reaction from everyone at City of Glasgow College, as well as the teachers and pupils from participating schools. Now, it’s about developing more modules and encouraging teachers to take

what they have experienced here into the classrooms.”

More information on the programme can be found at http:// www.hospitalityguild.co.uk/ About-the-Guild/Partners/ Springboard-UK

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I am delighted that the GENN is championing our independent businesses with our ‘Shop Local, Eat Local, Play Local’ campaign.

The newspaper is very much at the heart of the local community so it’s appropriate that we should be offering our support – and, hopefully, the support of our loyal readers as well – to the many unique outlets at the heart of our communities and surrounding areas.

Our local shopping streets have been squeezed for many years by out-of-town developments and increasing use of the internet, but they are now making a resurgence and it’s up to us to help ensure that they not only survive but prosper in the future.

Increasingly, shopping is being seen as a leisure pursuit and, while the town centres must adapt to that by ensuring the facilities are up to standard and the night-time economy is supported and sustainable, we can play a part too.

Every pound spent locally can have huge benefits for the area, helping local businesses who, in turn, will employee local people.

Our distribution area and surrounding areas has some terrific local shops – businesses where staff go the extra mile and provide a truly personal service. All kinds of small businesses are getting involved, whether a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler or small manufacturer.

The initiative is launched in an effort to boost the local economy by millions of pounds.

Independent traders will encourage consumers to back a Shop Local campaign by choosing small business over big chains in the run-up to Christmas and beyond.Over the course of this year, we will be throwing the spotlight on some of the successful businesses in the area, while bringing you great deals to allow you to sample some of the fantastic products and services they have on offer.

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TERRORIST WARNING

POLICE in Scotland have said they remain alert to all terrorist threats after a report that a woman in Glasgow may be poised to carry out an attack.

A Sky News investigation claims that individuals are being recruited by so-called Islamic State as “lone wolf” bombers in the UK. Using fake identities reporters said they were told about a woman in Glasgow who was “ready to attack”.

Police Scotland said it was working with the Metropolitan Police.

Officers have urged communities to report any suspicious activity.

Sky News said journalists created fictional characters online who were able to interact with so-called Islamic State recruiters.

‘Royal target’ The Sky team reported getting in touch with a married couple who are from the UK but based in Syria.

The undercover reporters said they were sent terror guidebooks by senior jihadists - including advice on raising funds and making weapons.

They said the female jihadist told them that this Saturday’s VJ commemorations involving the Queen and the Royal Family were a target.

She is also said to have told them she had a potential female bomber in Glasgow.

Assistant Chief Constable Ruaraidh Nicolson, from Police Scotland’s organised crime, counter terrorism and safer communities team, said: “Police Scotland is working with the Metropolitan Police following media reporting about potential terrorist activity in the United Kingdom.

“The threat level in the UK remains at ‘severe’ which means an attack is highly likely.

“Against that backdrop Police Scotland constantly assesses and reviews its response to the threat from terrorism with policing operations being shaped appropriately and based on the

latest intelligence analysis.”

He added: “I would like to reassure the public that we are working closely with our security partners and we remain alert to all terrorist threats that may manifest here or where individuals overseas may seek to direct or inspire others to commit attacks in and against the UK. “I would ask that communities remain alert for any suspicious activity and report it to the police so we can take the appropriate action required.

“Communities are our biggest ally in the threat against terrorism.

WEDDING FAYRE AT THE FORT BRIDES and grooms-tobe are invited to browse a wealth of suppliers and get inspired at Glasgow Fort, which is to welcome its first ever Wedding Fayre.

Hosted by social enterprise Connect Entertainment, the Wedding Fayre in the grounds of Glasgow Fort will showcase 40 suppliers, with live bands and a number of generous prizes and giveaways.

In addition to the range of unique independent suppliers, a number of leading names from Glasgow Fort will feature, offering visitors an exciting mix of local businesses and big brands to browse.

Visitors will be spoiled for choice and can browse an array of stalls for wedding venues, bridal designers, florists, photographers and cake suppliers.

In addition to fantastic independent suppliers from in and around the city, brands from Glasgow Fort to feature include H Samuel for jewellery, Boots for beauty, Marks & Spencer, plus both Thomson and Barrhead Travel will inspire ideas for the ultimate honeymoon.

A number of tempting prizes and giveaways are to be snapped up, including an incredible £5,000 wedding from Lisini Pub company.

The Wedding Fayre will take place in the grounds of Glasgow Fort on Sunday August 16th from noon to 4pm, and entry is free.

Phil Goodman, Centre Manager at Glasgow Fort, said: “We are delighted to be working with Connect Entertainment and welcoming this first ever Wedding Fayre to Glasgow Fort.

“Planning a wedding should be fun, not stressful, and this is the perfect opportunity to browse everything for your wedding at one great event, with the convenience and ease of a trip to Glasgow Fort.”

Marcus McNeilly, Business Development Manager at Connect Entertainment,

said: “We are very excited to be hosting our first ever Wedding Fayre at Glasgow Fort.

This event will showcase a range of superb venues, designers, photographers, cakes etc from businesses in our area, as well as top brands at Glasgow Fort.

“There will be something for everyone involved in planning a wedding, and the live band showcase will bring plenty of atmosphere to the day. Plus the prizes and giveaways are just amazing - not least the chance to win a £5K Lisini wedding. We’re looking forward to a successful Wedding Fayre which will hopefully become a key feature on Glasgow’s event calendar in the future.”

IS GIN BECOMING SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL DRINK? IS gin overtaking whisky as Scotland’s national drink?

Too bold a claim, maybe. But when you consider 70% of all UK gin is now produced north of the border, Scottish gin deserves to be recognised as a serious industry.

With this is mind, 5pm. co.uk has created a new ginfographicwhich you can use as a guide to learn about Scottish gins, try the recommended garnishes and make your standard G&T more interesting.

Scottish craft gin The 70% figure can mostly be attributed to industry giant Diageo relocating production of Gordon’s and Tanquery to Fife in 1998, although both these brands are considered London gins.

However, there are also a number of smaller, craft gin brands, from Shetland Reel gin in the remote Shetland Isles to Caorunn gin in the rugged Scottish Highlands, to The Botanist gin from Bruichladdich distillery on the Isle of Islay.

History of distilling Perhaps Scotland’s gin re-

surgence is not too surprising. In recent years the spirit has experienced a huge rise in popularity, evolving from your granny’s favourite tipple to a staple in every stylish bar. In a country with a rich history of distilling, the rise of Scottish gins may be a natural progression.

James Sutherland, owner of 56 North Bar & Restaurant in Edinburgh, which has one of the largest gin collections in the country, seems to think so.

“The beauty of what we’ve got with Scottish gin is that there’s not one style of Scottish gin,” James says. “We don’t produce one flavour, we produce loads.”

“The lovely thing about Scottish gins is that I can say, hand on my heart, they are all superb. We are very lucky.

We’ve got a rich background of distilling and brewing malt whisky and beer and that experience relates beautifully to our gins. 70% of all gin made in the UK is made in Scotland so it is a huge industry and we have a hell of a lot to be proud of.”

Local botanicals Many of Scotland’s craft gin distillers use botanicals from their local environment to influence the gin; for example the botanicals of Rock Rose Gin from Dunnet Bay, Caithness, are dependent on climate so will subtly change year on year, and Hop Gin from St Andrews releases seasonal gins based on what botanicals are available from St Andrew’s Botanical Gardens.

With an increase in recent years on eating seasonally and with many restaurants keen to emphasis their use of local produce, it makes sense the focus on locality and foraging for ingredients has translated to the drinks industry.

Forget grabbing a tonic and chucking it in your gin with a slice of lemon. Each Scottish craft distiller recommends a garnish that complements the gin’s notes, such as kiwi fruit served with Shetland Reel, lemongrass or pink grapefruit with Pickering’s or, most famously, cucumber with Hendrick’s gin.

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SHETTLESTON MEN’S SHED OPENING

ON Wednesday the 5th August 2015, at 2pm, the Shettleston Men’s Shed (SMS), was officially opened when Chris Cunningham and Jane McBride of Shettleston Housing Association (SHA), cut the tape signifying the event. This allowed the many guests to get at the buffet, and I am glad to say that there was plenty of scran left for the many members also present.

The Men’s Shed was started

up in March 2014, when Jane McBride of SHA asked members of the public to a meeting to help with the problem of elderly men in the local area, being left with nothing to do, except stare at the wall or the telly, or waste their time and money in the pubs or bookies.

There were seven men at that first meeting, but as time has passed, these have increased to over twenty. We were told by those that know, that it would

take over two years to get up and running, but we proved that wrong, and in just under a year, we obtained charity status, and with the help of the SHA, and with grants from the Glasgow City Council and Awards for All, we are finally in our own premises at 647 Shettleston Road, G32 7EH. There are now facilities for the members to do woodwork, or use computers, or do arts and crafts, or just sit with a coffee (no booze

allowed), and have good natter.

The idea of Men’s Sheds began in New Zealand and Australia many years ago, and the good word finally got back to the Motherland a number of years ago, and it has taken off, all over Great Britain and Ireland. As stated before, the Shed is meant mainly for the benefit of elder, retired or redundant men, but we have guys from many walks of life and many ages. If you are reading this arti-

cle, then you are in the required area to come along and join us, ie, if you can get there by whatever means, from wherever, you can become a member. It costs nothing to join, but we ask a wee donation to help with the tea and coffee. At present we open on two days per week, and those days are Wednesday and Friday, from 1pm till 4pm. Come along and give us the once over.

If you would prefer, you can contact us by normal phone, on

the days we are open, and that number is 0141 778 1877, or by mobile phone 07933 519 073, or by email on shettlestonmenssheds@outlook.com Many thanks to all of those who have helped us to get where we are today, Shettleston Housing Association, Glasgow City Council, Awards for All, NHS Academy Street, Cobbs Café on London Road, and all others who have done anything for us.

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African Challenge Scotland Week a Great Success in North Glasgow A WEEK of events to celebrate African culture with the people of North Glasgow has been deemed a great success by those who attended.

The all-inclusive week of events kicked off with an education debate at ng homes’ Saracen House with guest speakers John Mason MSP, member of the Scottish Parliament’s Equal Opportunities Committee, Lawyer Vanessa Fletcher and Sharma Samir from Glasgow City Council’s Education Services and Chaired by George Tah Meh. After the speakers presentations Africans living in Glasgow had the chance to voice their concerns about their children’s education to the knowledgeable panel.

John Mason MSP said: ‘It was very encouraging to see the African community coming together and engaging with politicians and others in this way. I felt the session on Education was very useful for everyone involved, certainly including myself. I very much want to continue engaging with the African community in Scotland and am looking forward to welcoming the first African MSP in the Scottish parliament!’

Mother of 3 children Paulette Sobze, said: “It was a very interesting session, I was pleased to receive answers to my questions regarding the Education system in Scotland. It was a good event and I would like to congratulate African Challenge Scotland for organising this.”

The following day there a Heritage Workshop took place which showcased the best of African culture with food classes, dress displays, hairstyle workshops as well as a whole host of information about community groups, agencies, services and opportunities available in the area.

Springburn Sports Centre was the scene for the children’s sports fun day with African and Scottish children having fun and taking part in football, handball, table tennis, wrestling, gymnastics and lots more.

The week long programme culminated in a Sports and Cultural day at Petershill Park with football and handball competitions, live music and a whole host of advice from business start-up to nutritional information with ng homes’ smoothie bike proving ever popular with those attending.

There was also a gala football match where MSP/MP’s faced a team of Ethnic Minorities Veterans.

The winners of this year’s men’s football tournament were the Somali Community and United Glasgow FC won the women’s event. The handball tournament was won by African Challenge Scotland’s Youth girls team.

The events were supported by BIG Lottery, ng homes, ng2, Bemis and Year of Food and drink Scotland 2015, Glasgow City Building, TSB, RNIB, CRER, Scottish Fire and services, Police Scotland, Waverley care, Terrence and Higgins Trust, Wheatley Group, Glasgow Life, Scottish Handball Association, Atelier Ten, Clancy Consulting, DRM Consulting Engineers, Murray Russell Architects, Arka Design Studio, Glasgow council on Alcohol, Community info sources, Radiant and Brighter, Andescot, North Glasgow Integration Network, Ewing Somerville Partnership Ltd and Black Diamond Design.

Father of three Lambert Iku, said:” The events hosted by African Challenge Scotland at various venues here in Glasgow brought great impact to my family and the community where we live.

The event was able to bring Africans in Scotland together and also bring awareness of the opportunities we have here in Scotland. The event was filled with happy moments. I and my family are so happy to belong to this great organisation and we look forward to more great events in the remaining part of the year. I say a big thank you to everyone that made the event a mighty success. “

Springburn (East)

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

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Area Manager George McGrandles said: “Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were delighted to be involved in “The Empowerment of Black and Ethnic Minorities Week 2015” as we were able to help African Challenge Scotland promote an active lifestyle and a safe environment for the communities we serve. This week provided an ideal opportunity for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel to engage and strengthen connections with African and other ethnic groups as part of our Community Safety Engagement Strategy.”

Ronier Deumeni, Founder African Challenge Scotland said: “ The Empowerment of the Black and Ethnic Minorities week 2015 in Glasgow was the second edition for African Challenge Scotland annual event. African Challenge Scotland seek to be in an appropriate position to equitably respond to both the direct needs of our diverse communities but also in conjunction with key service provider with whom we are best placed to inform an approach relevant to our communities and in line with the Public Sector Equality Duties.”

Anyone wishing to find out more about the work of African Challenge Scotland should contact: E-mail: Africanchallengescotland@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.africanchallengescotland.co.uk

Dionne Paul said: “I enjoy the sport activities on the day with other Ethnic Minorities youths.”

Micheal Matovu, said: “It was great to see people from different parts of Africa coming together to learn but also integrate in the community. The demographics in Scotland have changed significantly and communities should be encouraged to embrace the change hence working together to have radiant and brighter communities.“ Regeneration Manager for ng homes Margaret Layden said: “It has been really impressive to see such a diverse programme put together by African Challenge Scotland for the week long activities and we look forward to working in partnership with them to bring further opportunities to our customers” Linda Hunter, GHA/Wheatley Group said: “This vibrant and enjoyable event was a great opportunity to engage with our customers” Fus Olande ‘I really enjoyed meeting different ethnicities in Glasgow and I hope this event will create a lasting relationship with the Armed Forces’ Chairperson of ng homes John Fury said: “It’s great to see African Challenge Scotland put on all these great events and they certainly involve everyone in the community, it was a great week of activities.”

Superintendent Stewart Carle, Police Scotland said: “Greater Glasgow Local Policing Division is proud to support African Challenge Scotland in its endeavours to support Africans and other ethnic minority communities in Scotland through participation in the arts, culture, dance, music and sports. This year’s Challenge Week saw hundreds of people young and old meeting in north Glasgow to participate in the fabulous events and celebrating the high achievers and successes at the Annual Gala & Prize Dinner. Police Scotland looks forward to delivering in partnership with African Challenge Scotland in the coming year as they build on their mission.”

Andrew Bryceland, Senior Bank Manager TSB said:’ I was delighted that TSB were able to work in partnership with African Challenge Scotland participating in the Empowerment of the Black and Ethnic Minorities Week Event Glasgow 2015 culminating in the Gala Dinner when I was honoured to be asked to present an award. African Challenge Scotland bring together people in Scotland through cultural and sporting links and are passionate about changing future aspirations of families and young people. TSB is proud to be associated with a group who inspire and support their local community with such enthusiasm and hard work and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.’

Geraldine McCann, Director Ewing Somerville Partnership Ltd said: ‘Ewing Somerville Partnership Ltd were delighted to be present at the African Challenge Scotland Evening which was both informative and entertaining and a fitting end to a very successful week of events.

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

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C Platoon RHF Army Cadet Force (ACF) C RHF Easterhouse is part of a national voluntary youth organization the Army Cadet Force and has recently moved into their new hall at Bishoploch Residential Hall, 15 Auchingill Road, Easterhouse.

They are sponsored by the Army and provide challenging military, adventurous and community activities. Its aim is to inspire young people to achieve success in life with a spirit to their Country and their local community, and to develop in them the qualities of a good citizen. Many miss out on the challenges and adventures that could transform their lives but joining the Army Cadets can change that. We welcome boys and girls (aged over 12 and in 1st year of High school) of all abilities and backgrounds.

When they join us we encourage them to learn more, do more and try more. They meet twice a week a Monday and a Thursday night between 7pm and 9pm as well as being given the opportunity to take part in 3 residential weekend camps and a 2 week summer camp.

Some activities have a military theme, others have more of a community focus but they all inspire young people to challenge their limits, become more independent, confident

and able to step up to any challenge. Cadets also take part in adventurous activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, archery and abseiling. There will also be plenty of chance to play all your favourite sports because the ACF has competitions for both boys and girls at county, regional and national level.

Being an Army Cadet means that you get to do lots of activities you wouldn’t normally do.

You won’t be part of the Army, though you will get a uniform and will just have to get yourself some good boots. Activities are provided at very low cost or even free.

If you’ve ever wanted to do the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, that’s something we can help you with, and your cadet activities can even count towards proper qualifications like BTEC First Diplomas, which are equivalent to four GCSEs. It’s all about fun and friendship, making new friends while doing loads of exciting activities and learning new stuff. So if you are interested in joining then either come to the hall on their programmed evenings or email lo-gl-ao1@rfca.org.uk or call 0141 641 0858.

PENSIONER APPEAL CAMPAIGNERS in Glasgow are pushing for a National Pensioners Day to encourage neighbours to notice, care about and engage with elder members of the community who are frequently isolated and lonely.

Richard McShane, resident and chairman of Glasgow Easterhouse North Community Council, has spent much of the past decade working to get young people off the streets and into activities ranging from yoga and tennis to football and badminton.

His Phoenix Community Centre includes a pensioners’ club of about 30 members meeting once a week.

He said: “It’s the last gang in Easterhouse. But there are hundreds of others who don’t get out of their homes or see people.

“Why do other cultures respect their elders but we don’t?

We stick them in care homes and forget about them.”

Easterhouse has been synonymous in the past for gang violence, famously attracting crooner Frankie Vaughan to the area in the late 1960s and early 1970s encouraging youths to put down their weapons.

His son, David Sye, has developed a relationship with the

area bringing yoga classes to all ages and linking with the Phoenix project.

Richard said taking cards to pensioners or spending time with them on one national day will boost community cohesion between ages groups.

He said: “We have to respect our pensioners in our communities because they have sacrificed a lot to be here. A lot live on their own.

“What we need in Easterhouse is social cohesion - if we respect pensioners, that will filter down the way. You can learn respect. It rubs off.”

Richard is proposing July 26 for the national day, the birthday of his mum Delia, now 83, who brought up seven children as a single parent.

“She and others deserve recognition,” he said. “If National Pensioners Day can make people realise they have a pensioner next door, if we can speak to people and take notice, if we get respect for the pensions, they will not feel isolated or forgotten.”

Age Scotland said they would support a day encouraging consideration of older people in the community, but there needed to be a balance of supporting the elderly and ensuring they could maintain independent lives.

Doune the Rabbit Hole festival offers vibrant mix of music and arts

WITH Doune the Rabbit Hole, one of Scotland’s most intimate music and arts festivals, less than two weeks away, excitement is building for the three day event taking place from Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd August at the idyllic Cardross Estate, Stirlingshire.

The venue will play host to an array of both Scottish and international talent including San Francisco indie band Deerhoof and Shooglenifty, an Edinburgh Celtic Fusion band, both performing on the festival’s Jabberwocky Stage.

As well as an electrifying collection of musical genres to choose from, the family-friendly event, which is into its sixth year, will showcase a vibrant mix of arts and crafts workshops for both adults and children and a range of quality produce from Scottish food and drink suppliers.

Entertainment for children (and the grown-ups!) includes Beardy Weardy’s DIY

Resplendent Adornments, a workshop where people can make wacky festival costumes from recycled materials, and the chance to try a unicycle amongst other fun activities at Spinning Jenny’s Circus Skills.

International cuisines are celebrated at the festival with food and drink vendors including authentic Japanese food from Edinburgh-based Harajuku Kitchen and handmade sour dough traditional pizzas from Kingussie’s street food vendor, Woodburns Espresso Pizza available for festival goers to savour.

With an event capacity of only 1000, Doune the Rabbit Hole organisers pride themselves on being one of the country’s smallest festivals, giving the event a uniquely intimate and friendly atmosphere. With the festival less than two weeks away, organisers are looking forward to welcoming many visitors to

soak up the unique Doune the Rabbit Hole atmosphere.

Jamie Murray, Director of Doune the Rabbit Hole Community Interest Company said: “This year, our line-up of musical talent is bigger and more diverse that we’ve ever had. We cannot wait to welcome both international acts and ones from our doorstep, right here in Scotland. Doune the Rabbit Hole has every music genre, so there is literally a music act for everyone! Also, our array of arts and crafts workshops and stalls and food and drink offering is not to be missed. Our family-friendly culture sets us apart from many of the larger festivals and we hope to see all ages again this year soaking up the atmosphere and having fun.”

For ticket information and to find out more about Doune the Rabbit Hole 2015, visit www.dounetherabbithole. co.uk

EXPLORE GLASGOW

HOLD on to your backpacks – The Dora Sing-Along karaoke booth landed in Glasgow on Wednesday 12th August. As part of the nationwide Nick Jr. Sing-Along Summer, kids had the chance to meet Dora and show off their singing ability for a chance to appear on national TV. Future Taylor Swifts and Ed Sheerans were invited to visit the Glasgow Fort Shopping Park, where a special Dora and Friends: Into the City! booth took up residence on, allowing young superstars to demonstrate their vocal abilities by singing along to the catchy Dora and Friends: Into the City! theme song.

An in-booth camera captured all the action and videos could be uploaded and shared online with friends. Sing-along videos can be entered into the SingAlong Summer competition, for the chance to have the video appear on Nick Jr. and for singers to win a bundle of toys from the brand-new Dora and Friends toy range The Dora Sing-Along karaoke booth will be visiting major UK cities throughout July and August. For a full list of Dora Sing-Along Summer locations, please visit nickjr.co.uk/singalongsummer Families can practice the Dora and Friends: Into the City! theme as well as a host of songs from other Nick Jr. series including Wallykazam! Peppa Pig and Alivinnn!!! and the Chipmunks by watching Nick Jr. Sing-Along Summer every day from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 5:00pm8:00pm only on Nick Jr. For those who were unable to make it on the day, kids can submit videos of themselves singing at home and enter the competition remotely via Nickjr.co.uk/ singalong or the Nick Jr. UK Facebook page. Entries are being accepted until 17th August

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A stitch in time saves Rottweiler Broxi VET charity PDSA has saved the life of a dog who swallowed a needle and thread.

Boisterous Broxi, the oneand-a-half year old Rottweiler, from Paisley, Renfrewshire, left her owners mystified after they discovered a sewing bobbin in her bed. A couple of days later Broxi started coughing and went off her food, so owner Kirsty Ferri took her to Glasgow Shamrock Street PDSA. Vets at the Glasgow PDSA Pet Hospital x-rayed Broxi and were amazed when they discovered a needle close to her spine.

PDSA vet, Hannah McIvor, said: “When we took an x-ray we could see there was a needle which had gone through her throat and travelled down to her spine. If it had reached her spinal cord it could have caused meningitis or left her paralysed.

“When we looked closer at the x-ray and examined the back of Broxi’s throat we could see there was still a bit of thread attached. This was incredibly lucky as it meant we were able to carefully pull

the thread from her mouth and remove the needle without having to operate.

“I’ve never seen anything like this before. It just goes to show how important it is to be vigilant and keep harmful objects out of pets’ reach.”

Miss Ferri, Broxi’s owner, said: “I first noticed a bobbin in her bed and then realised there was only one needle in my sewing kit which I keep under the coffee table in the lounge. Broxi eats anything but I never imagined some-

thing like this would happen.

“Broxi is back to her normal, fantastic, healthy self now and I’m so grateful and relieved for PDSA as there’s no way I would have been able to afford the treatment myself. I would have had to have Broxi put down which would have been devastating.”

Thanks to the support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, PDSA educates thousands of owners about pet safety as part of their vet consultations.

21 tips to make you a much happier person THINK you’re overburdened by the ordeals of life? Here are some words of wisdom that will change your life and make you a much happier person.

1. You don’t always need a plan. It is perfectly fine to live one day at a time, as long as you’re ‘living’.

2. Always prioritize. It makes life so much simpler. Maybe, the things you’re worrying so much about right now don’t even fall any close to the things that actually matter.

3. Every day you live, you’ve got to do one thing that makes you happy.

Without that, life is a total waste.

4. Focus on the things you have, instead of the things you don’t. Happiness never comes to those who don’t appreciate what they already have.

5. Smile more often. You’d be surprised how many things you can resolve in life with just that one smile.

6. There is nothing you need to fear.

Everything you want right now is on the other side of fear.

7. Don’t always want things. Sometimes, it is much more fulfilling to do things for others. The satisfaction lasts much longer!

8. Let go. Not everything is under your control. Fretting over it will only make you unhappy. What is to happen will happen anyway. The sooner you realize it, the happier you become.

9. Never lose touch with your loved ones, no matter what. No work is more important than relationships 10. Learn to accept failures. This is neither the first time things aren’t turning out as planned nor is it the last one. The key is to get over it and move on.

11. Neither is the world a very accepting place, nor are you perfect in

Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland announce new scholarship categories for 2016

HOSPITALITY Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has announced three new scholarship categories in its 2016 programme ahead of the launch of new scholarship applications on 1st October.

Scholarships are available to all aspiring individuals working within or studying towards a career in Scottish hospitality. They offer the recipients once in a lifetime opportunities to improve their skills and progress within the industry, throughout their careers.

The new categories cover the customer service area of the industry.

The Customer Services Masterclass gives scholars the opportunity to experience the very best customer service while learning the skills in training courses from Virgin and Gleneagles Hotel.

The four-day course, Capital Gains Scholarship, provides recipients with a range of practical tools for implementing five star customer whatever you do.

Learn to laugh at yourself, and you’ll win over even the worst of your crit-

ics.

12. Sometimes, just say what you feel like. Life without any facades is much happier.

13. Keep the cynics out of your circle. You don’t need unnecessary negativity around to rub off on you.

14. Make peace with the fact that not everyone thinks the way you do.

That doesn’t make them right, just different.

15. Take a break. Set off on a trip and spend some time relaxing. Don’t let the mundane eat you up hollow.

16. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. You’re a different person, you’re unique. Accept yourself the way you are.

17. Leave from work on time. It is just work, treat it like that. Remember that you have a life beyond office.

service in a hospitality setting.

Also new for 2016, the Global Scholarship will take a group of scholars to Goa for site visits to hotels and meetings with a variety of General Managers.

The three new categories join the already successful line up of opportunities including the Lausanne (Management) Scholarship, Disney Scholarship, Glion Executive Scholarship and the Green Tourism Scholarship.

Established in 1994, HIT Scotland works to inspire and support the hospitality industry by funding exceptional training experiences for individuals working in the sector. In this time, HIT Scotland has awarded over 1,000 emerging talent scholarships and 10,000 bursaries.

Speaking about the new additions to the HIT scholarship programme, Chief Executive, David Cochrane said: “HIT strives to make

18. Learn to enjoy your own company. Stop looking for happiness outside. It lies within.

19. Live the moment. What you have right now is much more precious than what you ‘could’ have instead.

20. Never give up on your hobbies.

They are what make you the person

Scotland the best hospitality industry in the world and we know this can be achieved through our once in a lifetime training opportunities and experiences that provide scholars with the opportunity to learn locally, nationally and internationally. We are constantly growing and improving our scholarship offering so adding three new categories to the 2016 programme was a natural step.

“I am hugely proud to be part of a sector that contributes so much to Scotland, and I know that these scholarships will help to shape the future of the Scottish hospitality industry.”

All applications for the 2016 scholarship programme will be launched at the HIT Highland Dinner on 1st October, and the closing date is 27th November 2015. After evaluations and an interview process the Scholarship Awards Presentation will take place in Glasgow on 4th February 2016.

you are. Don’t let work override your real passion in life. Be in touch with the real you.

21. Express your feelings to people who matter. Open up. Take that burden of being strong all the time off your heart. For a while, just be what you are.

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Glasgow pupils get on board with Scottish wildlife conservation

NEARLY 100 young people across Glasgow are among 5,000 schoolchildren to have taken the opportunity to learn about Scotland’s native species and special conservation projects, thanks to a specially designed double-decker wildlife education bus touring Scotland.

From Dumfries and Galloway to the Outer Hebrides, the ‘Wild about Scotland’ bus has stopped at 136 primary schools and 15 venues the length and breadth of country, travelling more than 8,000 miles in the process.

Around 87 pupils from Glasgow took part when the bus visited the first school of the campaign – St Paul’s Primary in Whiteinch.

Pupils have been taking part in a variety of interactive and fun lessons focussing on Scottish native species, their habitats and environments. Lessons are delivered by a dedicated education team from conservation charity the Royal Zoological Society for Scotland (RZSS). Developed

by RZSS, the programme has been made possible through a partnership between Clydesdale Bank and the charity to support its conservation goals across Scotland.

‘Wild about Scotland’ aims to engage a younger generation with Scotland’s wildlife – not just in forests or wild areas of Scotland, but also in their own

back gardens. In particular, the programme covers the following topics: • ‘Minibeasts’ – Looking at the huge diversity of insects on earth and the variety which can be found in the local area.

• ‘Highland Tiger’ – Raising awareness of the Scottish wildcat plight and what people can do to help preserve the species.

• ‘Beavers’– Looking at whether the beaver should be reintroduced back in to Scotland and the effect reintroducing a species can have on an ecosystem Chris West, CEO of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, said: “Our mobile education bus has had a huge impact across the length and breadth of Scotland, visiting school children all over the country. It is vital, more than ever before, that we reach out to teach young people about conservation work and the species on their own doorstep. This outreach project is a vital part of RZSS’ work and we hope to continue with this, and other similar projects, for the foreseeable future.”

Helen Page, Customer Experience, Products and Marketing Director at Clydesdale Bank said: “The Wild about Scotland bus has been a huge success since making its first trip to Glasgow

and we look forward to supporting the programme as it continues its journey nationwide.

“RZSS makes a vital contribution to the conservation of Scotland’s wildlife, both through direct preservation and its commitment to educating the public on endangered species, habitats and ecosystems.

“It’s hugely satisfying to play a role in helping them bring this programme to so many people in Scotland, particularly to communities that may not otherwise have had the opportunity to engage with expertise from RZSS on Scottish conservation.”

The customised double-decker has been transformed from a Stagecoach passenger bus into a fully functional and interactive mobile classroom with capacity to accommodate up to 26 people at once.

The corporate partnership with Clydesdale Bank is the biggest in RZSS’s history and includes significant support. As well as funding the overhaul of the bus and the delivery of the programme, part of the package also includes a donation to RZSS’s conservation aims for endangered species.

For more information about Clydesdale Bank’s partnership with RZSS and to book a visit to a primary school or venue please visit: http://www.cbonline. co.uk/wildaboutscotlannd/

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One Small Step For Can LAST week John Smith’s became the first British brand to launch beer into space to create a super-limited edition drink. The out-of-this-world drinks has been designed for Brits to enjoy this summer.

The crate of beer, containing 10 cans of John Smith’s Extra Smooth, spent several days under rigorous testing by scientists to ensure that it was fit for the extreme conditions of space travel.

This involved vacuum chamber testing, to prevent the cans from succumbing to the natural vacuum of space, extreme temperature exposure to ensure the cans were protected from the freezing conditions at such high altitudes, and finally impact testing. After completing their arduous journey it was vital that the cans landed gently and did not get subjected to forces, which may lead to damage.

The precious cargo was then launched on its three hour round-trip to the edge of the earth’s atmosphere and back, all in the name of creating an extraordinary drinking experience for beer loving Brits.

Alex Baker, a scientist from

Sent Into Space, commented: “Here at sentintospace.com we love a challenge, so when we were approached by John Smith’s to achieve this very special feat, we were pretty excited.

It was no easy task, rigorous testing was necessary to ensure everything went to plan and the cans were returned in good condition. We can all breathe a sigh of relief now that our mission has been accomplished…and maybe open a beer to celebrate!”

With space tourism on the rise, travelling to the universe has become a possibility for a microcosm of the world’s population but for most, a can of beer that’s made the journey is the closest they may ever come to life above the earth’s atmosphere.

Once the ‘space ale’ landed back on the earth, via parachute, it was carefully collected and packaged into a specially designed limited edition box, which is being made available to John Smith’s fans via its Facebook page. The lucky winners of the space ale can raise a glass, knowing that what they’re tasting has been on a truly spectacular journey.

The creation of this limited edition run of John Smith’s coincides with the John Smith’s Constellation, which has seen the ale brand acquire the universe’s first ever pint glass shaped constellation, made from 100 stars, which are all up for grabs for the general public. This astronomical anomaly lies next to Copella, one of the largest stars in the universe, which can be spotted by looking north in the night sky.

Ifeoma Dozie, at John Smith’s, commented: “We wanted to create something truly extraordinary for beer lovers, that they have never experienced before and most probably will never experience again. The extraordinary journey that John Smith’s has been on proves that it’s a beer that’s only ordinary by name.

“The super-limited edition run is bound to prove popular with our passionate fans, after all who wouldn’t want to try beer that’s been to space - we can’t wait to see the reaction.”

To showcase your extraordinary talent for the John Smith’s Constellation, visit johnsmiths. co.uk.

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NEW BUILD ON SITE TOLLCROSS Housing Association’s latest new build project on Ogilvie Street/ Canmore Street, Tollcross is progressing well. The main contractor, Cruden Estates is now ahead of programme and hoping to have to job completed by spring 2016.

The Association have been keen to develop this site for a number of years and Ian Smith, Chairperson of Tollcross Housing Association, expressed the Management Committee’s delight at seeing another new build development underway.

“It’s great to see the Association continuing to develop new homes in the East End. We know that economically it’s difficult for Associations to keep building at the moment but we’ve always seen this as the basic function of the Association.

We’re also aware that rents need to be kept affordable and we’ve done everything we can on this project to get the very best deal for our tenants.

We just can’t wait to see the tenants moving into their new homes next year, that’s the most satisfying part of being a Committee member, seeing folk get the house they’ve always wanted” Clive Douglas, Chief Executive of the Association paid tribute to Crudens: “Cruden Estates have been a pleasure to work with so far, they’ve really pushed on with the work to try to make the best of the so called “summer weather”. If they keep the programme going at this rate the project will be completed well ahead of the original completion date next year.”

The new development will provide 45 new two and three apartment flats with four of the ground floor flats being specially designed for wheelchair users. All flats will be built to the highest specification possible.

The project received a grant of £2.51 million from Glasgow City Council and the remaining finance for the project was made available in the form of a loan by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Ian Smith praised both Glasgow City Council and the Royal Bank of Scotland for all their help and support: “Without the help of the City Council and the Royal Bank of Scotland none of this would be possible.

The Council have provided a huge amount of grant funding to the Association, but we’ll keep asking for more to keep building and keep improving things. The Royal Bank have provided the private finance again to the Association and they’ve shown their faith in us by lending the Association millions of pounds over the years. The only downside is we have to pay back what we get from the bank!”

Its all go at Tollcross at the moment. As well as this project the Association have already started site works at Dunira Street, Tollcross for another 47 homes and a new office and plans are also being developed for sites at Easterhill Street and Altyre Street.

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MOST HARD TO LIVE WITH ALLERGIES FREE TOTS SESSIONS

• 26% say leading a gluten-free life is most hard to live with • A third (32%) struggle to go to a restaurant • A quarter (25%) fear going abroad incase fed the wrong foods •One fifth (19%) dread going to a friends house OF the millions of Brits (estimated 14 million*) with allergies and intolerances a quarter (26%) have declared that leading a gluten-free life is the hardest allergy or intolerance to live with. The research by Udi’s Gluten Free cited that most problems occur with restaurants (home & abroad) and friends still giving them foods they can no longer eat!

Whilst not a reflection of the severity of

the different allergies and their effects, the research revealed that dairy-free (23%) and suffering a nut allergy (18%) were close contenders in the most hard to live with allergies and intolerances, whilst being vegetarian (5%) and having an allergy to shellfish (3%), in comparison, were by far easier to deal with.

Top 5 allergies and intolerances to live with: 1.

Gluten Free 26% 2.

Dairy Free 23% 3.

Nut Allergy 18% 4.

Egg Free 12% 5.

Lactose Free 9% The recent introduction of the EU’s Food Information Regulation rules has seen many restaurants adapting their menus to show allergen labelling to help customers who suffer from an allergy or intolerance, however a

third (32%), claim that there’s still a struggle when choosing what to eat with gluten-free options remaining limited.

Shockingly a quarter (25%) will debate whether to go on holiday or not because other countries do not understand the importance of their dietary requirements and just under a fifth (19%) find it difficult to eat at a friend’s house in fear of being fed the wrong foods.

Top five struggles of being gluten free 1.

Eating out in a restaurant (32%) 2.

Going on holiday/ abroad (25%) 3.

Eating out at a friends house (19%) 4.

Being fed gluten accidently (15%) 5.

Hosting guests & cooking at home (3%) Despite supermarkets shelves piled high with gluten-free options, there still remains an underlying problem with restaurants and friends who don’t understand or know how to cater for those leading a gluten-free life.

“With allergies and intolerances on the rise, the fact that people are fearing going to a restaurant, to a friends house or debating whether to go abroad or not is extremely worrying and more needs to be done. We know that there is still a lack of understanding regarding coeliac disease and gluten intolerance.”

Maybe the problem lies here within; just 14% of young adults recognise the symptoms of gluten intolerance; with 9% thinking ‘coeliac’ is a famous Italian restaurant! However, as a nation, 91% claim to know what coeliac disease is, but of those, a muddled 2/3rds don’t know what the symptoms are!

Confusion continues with more than 3 in 10 Brits believing that gluten is a type of carbohydrate found in potatoes, breads and pasta. Meanwhile, 1 in 10 do not realise pasta is not suitable for those with coeliac disease and the same have no idea beer can contain gluten.

www.facebook.com/gennnews Royal School of Needlework exhibits its Scottish students Certificate & Diploma work at The Glasgow Art Club for the first time THE Royal School of Needlework (RSN) Scotland teaching centre is holding its first Certificate and Diploma Exhibition at the newly refurbished Charles Rennie Mackintosh room in The Glasgow Art Club from 15 August to 5 September 2015, giving demonstrations, holding lectures and showing some of its Collection pieces.

On Friday 14 August five Scottish students from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Blairgowrie and Cumnock received their Certificates from President of The Glasgow Art Club Mrs Efric McNeil, after welcome speeches from RSN Chief Executive Dr Susan Kay-Williams and Bailie of the City of Glasgow, Margot Clark.

RSN Tutor in Scotland Helen McCook says “Glasgow is renowned for its arts heritage and it is the perfect city for our Scottish classes. There are only a few courses in Scotland where local students can learn

a discipline alongside students from as far afield as Australia and the USA; this of course results in a cultural melting pot of ideas!”

The RSN first set up a Glasgow branch in 1879 and it was re-launched in 2011. Helen says “We’re looking forward to growing the RSN in Scotland and have some 500 active supporters across the region. We want people to know that the RSN is in Glasgow and to share our experience and heritage in hand embroidery. It’s an exciting time in embroidery!”

Opening times to the exhibition (free admission): Open from 11am – usually 5pm (check before with The Glasgow Art Club, T: 0141 248 5210) Students demonstrating: 17, 18, 19, 20 August: 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm Lectures given by RSN Chief Executive, 6.30pm-7.30pm – Entry £5

• Saturday 15 August: “Illustrated history of the RSN and our work”. This lecture will feature the story of the RSN over its 143 years including some of the many special commissions from royal events to red carpet, and from cathedrals to private pieces.

• Thursday 27 August: “With just a needle and thread”. This lecture will feature pieces from the RSN Collection alongside work by Certificate, Diploma and Degree students to show how embroidery can be used today.

RSN Collection sessions by RSN Chief Executive, 2pm3.30pm – Entry £10 • Saturday 15 August & Thursday 27 August: “Behind the Cupboard Doors”.

These sessions will include pieces from the RSN Collection which do not always go out on show. It will include a variety of techniques and work dating from the 18th – 20th century.

CROWNPOINT Sports Complex is the venue for free “Sports Tots” sessions over a period of eight weeks.

Taking place between 11am-11.45am, sessions are for pre-school children (aged 3-5 yers), and are fun-class designed to cover elements of

fundamental movement, such as running, jumping, throwing and catching, There is also an introduction to other ball sports namely basketball and rugby.

All sessions are free!

For more information, call 0141 218 4640.

Parachuting teddies and Poldark evening demonstrate creativity in entries for Church fundraising competition PARACHUTING teddies, a Poldark evening and sheep racing are just a few of the entries highlighting the creativity and broad-appeal in church insurer Ecclesiastical and Church Times’ Church Fundraising Idea of the Year Competition 2015.

The nation-wide competition sets out to reward the best initiatives that have helped churches and other places of worship to raise much needed money to support their activities, building works, maintenance, etc. The top prize is £10,000, with five runner-up prizes of £2,000.

Michael Angell, Church Oper-

ations Director at Ecclesiastical said: “We are really delighted that together with the Church Times, Ecclesiastical has found an innovative and practical way to help the Christian church community raise much needed funds. The competition is yet another example of how Ecclesiastical is different from other general commercial insurers, offering much more than just an insurance policy. We want to recognise the creativity and hard work demonstrated by communities in supporting their churches and share their fantastic ideas with the wider community. The

number of and calibre of entries so far is most impressive.”

Applications for the competition, which is open to any UKbased church of the Christian faith, can be submitted using the web form available at www. ecclesiastical.com/churchcomp.

Any fundraising idea from the last 12 months, or planned for the coming 12 months can be submitted. The deadline for the Church Fundraising Idea of the Year 2015 Competition is 23 October 2015 with the winner being announced at an award ceremony in London on 25 November 2015.

GENN Black & Lizars presents new spectacles to 100 year old George Mulveny – a patient for almost 7 decades

100 YEAR old George Mulveny, a patient at the Shettleston practice of Black & Lizars, has been presented with free distance and reading glasses by Addrienne Johnstone, Dispensing Optician and Practice Manager, to mark his unique status as a patient for almost seven decades.

She said: “It was an enormous privilege to present these spectacles to Mr Mulveny, who first attended the practice in 1946.”

Born in Duke Street, Glas-

gow in December 1914, aside from his war service, Mr Mulveny, has lived in the East End all his life, starting work in a plumbers’ merchants at the age of 14 and retiring at 79.

Previously a Boys Brigade captain, with strong links to the 94th and 284th companies, Mr Mulveny is a keen bowler who has a long standing association with Tollcross Bowling Club where he still attends matches and also plays indoor bowls.

Staff at Black and Lizars’ Shettleston practice previous-

ly assisted Mr Mulveny by diagnosing cataracts in both of his eyes and referred him to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for further treatment.

He has been a patient since the practice opened in 1946, as was Mr Mulveny’s late wife, Margaret, known as Peggy.

Black & Lizars, one of Scotland’s largest independently-owned optometrists operates a 24-strong practice network in Scotland, ranging from Aberdeen to Ayr. It also has a practice in Northern Ireland.

Glasgow pupils meet First Minister in Beijing

ON Sunday 26th July 2015, 7 pupils from Glasgow met with the Rt. Hon Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister for Scotland at the Kerry Hotel in Beijing. The event was organised by the by the Scottish Affairs Office at the British Embassy in Beijing to give the First Minister an opportunity to hear from the pupils about their time in China.

Christopher Burns, Ryan McNair, Ronaren Reyes of Bannerman High School and Cameron Inglis and Fintan McCloskey of Hillhead High School were in China taking part in a two

week language and culture immersion course with over 80 other young people from across Scotland. They were accompanied by Owen Boyle, a teacher at Hillhead High School.

The First Minister spent time talking to the pupils about their language learning and culture classes as well as their visits to local landmarks, schools and host families.

Katie Hawkins, Project Coordinator for the Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools (CISS), based at the University of Strathclyde said, “The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp

offers a unique and exciting opportunity for Scotland’s young people. In Beijing the pupils met the First Minister and showed her what they had learned. It was a true mix of cultures!”

The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp ran from 12-27 July 2015 and welcomed young people from all over the UK. The programme offers young people the opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture whilst learning Mandarin. CISS worked with schools around Scotland to put forward Scottish pupils for this opportunity.

15 Buy a nose *POSE WITH A NOSE* and help save animals

WETNOSE supports the smaller animal rescue centres and organisations caring for sick or vulnerable animals, where there are limited or insufficient funds to carry out the work they do.

Many of the larger animal charities have a great deal of financial support, whereas smaller, less well known organisations struggle to raise adequate funding and do not have access to funds as other charities do.

Wetnose has a valuable and essential place in helping animals that otherwise would not receive the care that they need, by placing funds where they are most needed.

National Wetnose Day is an annual event to raise funds and awareness, Red Nose Day was created for Humans…well Wetnose is for our animals!

It is ironic that whilst some 47% of UK households have a pet of some sort, NO national fund raising initiative has been developed.

Wetnose Animal Aid is correcting that by creating the Wetnose Day event to happen on September.

Every year, thousands of animals need new homes, and due to the vast numbers of homeless animals, there are simply not enough homes to go round.

Over *30* dogs are put to sleep every day in the UK due to lack of space in rescue cen-

tres.

The 2013/2014 annual Stray Dogs Survey released today by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, reveals a shocking *111,986* stray and abandoned dogs were picked up by Local Authorities across the UK over the last 12 months, equating to a staggering 307 stray dogs being found every day. That’s without cats, horses, primates, parrots, snakes, rabbits and wildlife that need rescuing and help too!

These Rescue Centres are experiencing a noticeable increase in animals being ‘dumped’ on them, as owners continue for various reasons not to be able to keep their animals.

That equation does not bal-

ance, and therefore this Wetnose Day is an important event to help raise serious levels of funds to get the balance back and help Rescue Centres with the ever increase in sick animals being bought in for care, behavioural problems or treatment.

We will invite schools, groomers, vets surgeries, pet companies to join in too as we need more veterinary nurses, specialist vets, farriers as well as marine vets and animal experts in general.

This is one way of helping to educate children by having fun and making them aware that animals are an important part of our daily lives, especially pets and our wildlife.

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William Wallace returns to the big screen MODERN MEN “CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT” 20 years after the release of Braveheart TELEVISION – BUT WOMEN WON’T BE WITHOUT THEIR TOOTHBRUSH THE National Wallace Monument in Stirling, one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions, has announced plans to mark the 20th anniversary of Braveheart’s release this September with a weekend of special events and activities, including a screening of the Academy Award winning film.

Marking exactly twenty years since Stirling welcomed the stars of Braveheart for its premiere, the city will again see the Oscar winning film screened at the Macrobert Arts Centre on 3rd September, an evening set to evoke the same emotion and drama of Mel Gibson’s arrival for the launch of the film in 1995.

Celebrations will also take place at the National Wallace Monument, from Thursday 3rd September until Monday 7th September, with events planned for the whole family. Activities will include face painting, weapons displays, presentations with costumed actors recreating scenes from the film, and exclusive entry offers.

A recent survey undertaken by Stirling District Tourism found that 35% of participants

identified Braveheart as an influence on their decision to visit the Monument.

Ken Thomson from Stirling District Tourism added: “When Braveheart was first released in 1995 it was one of the highest grossing films of the year, and, according to research at the time, was responsible for around 15% of visits from international tourists to Stirling.

“This anniversary provides the ideal opportunity to mark the enduring popularity and appeal of the film and remind visitors from home and abroad just what’s on offer at The National Wallace Monument.”

A top visitor attraction, The National Wallace Monument features the newly refurbished Legends Coffee House, free car parking and a Gift Shop with special Braveheart souvenirs and gifts, including the recently launched Braveheart Bear.

The screenings will take place on Thursday 3rd September, at 2.00pm and 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from www. macrobertartscentre.org The Monument was opened in 1869 to commemorate the life of the Scottish patriot and

martyr Sir William Wallace and attracts over 100,000 visitors each year.

In a recent visitor survey undertaken at the Monument, the film Braveheart was identified by over 35% of participants as having influenced their decision to visit Stirling.

In 1996 Braveheart won 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

The film grossed £109 million at the box office, and in Scottish cinemas it played for up to 8 months after the initial launch.

Prior to the launch of Braveheart, annual visitors to the Monument were in the region of 80,000 per annum and by 1998 they had reached 184,265. For the 10-year period from 1996 to 2005 the average of annual number of visitors to the Monument was 135,000 and it has remained above the 100,000 level during subsequent years.

The National Wallace Monument is open all year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). During September 2015 the Monument will be open each day from 10.00am until 5.00pm.

Making a round of tea for your workmates is one of the best ways to help save the planet

EXPERTS have compiled a list of the top 45 things people can change at work which can save their bosses money and help the environment at the same time.

Using a hand-dryer, opening the curtains and asking for a new computer are among the top ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Ditching the screen saver and turning off your computer when you pop out for lunch are also prominent in the list.

Instead of turning up the thermostat on a cold day, the study recommends pulling

back the curtains or drawing the blinds to let natural sunlight warm up the room.

Making your colleagues a cuppa not only wins you friends, but also reduces the overall energy used compared to making one cup of tea at a time.

Instead of filling the kettle every time you want a cup of tea or coffee, boiling only what is needed could save #7 over the year.

And workers sick of calling IT when their computers go down, can now feel confident that asking for a new computer will actually save money in the long run.

Researchers found that appliances made over ten years ago use more electricity than their counterparts, and that using screensavers actually wastes more energy than turning screens off and on again.

Turning off your computer at the end of the day, or when you grab some lunch could also save up to #35 per year.

The study was carried out

by www.businesselectric. com, a price comparison site for the commercial sector.

Spokesman Daniel Brown said: “Rising energy prices have certainly put a strain on small businesses.

“Installing expensive solar panels and running your wifi off nearby wind turbines is simply impractical for modern businesses to consider.

“However, businesses don’t realise they can save up to 50 per cent on their renewal rates simply by switching to the cheapest deal or cutting down on waste.

“Small businesses are wasting #7.7bn every year because they lack the right approach to make themselves energy efficient.

“And with a staff of eco-savvy workers on the payroll, they can save even more money.

“Educating their workforce on small changes that can be made in the workplace is an essential part of any strategy to cut down on energy waste.”

A STUDY has revealed that British men have square eyes as they consider their television (40 percent) to be something they couldn’t live without – but women are more practical and said they’d be lost if they didn’t have their toothbrush (49 percent).

Researchers surveyed almost 2,000 mixed gender respondents who were asked to vote for the things they “couldn’t live without” and would always find the funds for.

The report, commissioned

by Lending Stream, revealed that Brits are a hygienic group with 64 percent claiming they would be unable to live without shampoo, 30 percent lost without conditioner and 47 percent without shower gel.

A host of other things men would always find the money for include alcohol (25 percent), their car (33 percent) and their laptop (30 percent).

On the flipside – the nation’s women rated their dog (22 percent), friends (36 percent), a cup of tea (34 percent)

and a good book (33 percent) as the most vital ingredients to their lives, proving that it’s the small things in life that mean the most.

Perhaps breaking gender stereotypes, when it came to their partners it was British men who were revealed as the more doting sex - listing their partner as number two in the list of top 50 things they can’t live without.

Women placed their other halves as the fourth most important thing in their lives.

The study also revealed that women are far soppier when it comes to their mums – with 32 percent saying they could not live without their mothers - as opposed to just 18 percent of men.

Holidays, chocolate and the pub all featured in women’s top 50 – as did chips, curry and dad for the nation’s men.

However despite both lists for men and women including items of monetary value – a staggering 61 per cent of Brits claimed they were not materialistic.

But the research also revealed that the average Brit would be willing to pay more than £4,000 so they wouldn’t have to live without their favourite thing for a year.

And even if times were tough – 44 percent of Brits say they would still find the funds to visit family.

Brits have also been revealed as a self-conscious bunch with trips to the hair-dressers coming second on the list of things we couldn’t part with when on a budget – with more than one in ten Brits unable to stay away from the salon.

Twelve per cent would make sure they have the money for a take away and 32 percent put aside funds for a beer or wine.

Furthermore – the results showed that for men and women, a holiday is still seen as the biggest treat in life.

This is a refreshing snapshot into the attitudes of Brits and how they choose to spend their money. Far from being extravagant with money, it is the simple things in life that they can’t live without.”

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY Alexandra Park Sports Hub is a newly refurbished building based in Glasgow’s East End Alexandra. Alexandra Park Sports Hub has just been recently refurbished due to successfully being granted funds from The Big Lottery.

Natalie Keenan, the community engagement officer said: “The plans are to engage with the local community through a range of different types of activities and get people more active in the east end of Glasgow and socially included within the local community”.

John Burrell, the bike co-ordinator, said: “To continue on the success of the last 3 years the Borrow a Bike Scheme is now officially open” “Just bring along some ID and an utility bill and you will become a member, we are looking forward to welcoming back existing and new members”

Now Enrolling for after school care!

East end of Glasgow at Alexandra park

The Sports Hub has just recently been launched since being refurbished and has launched a range of activities such as Kids Spanish Classes, Kids Summer Club, Boot Camp, bowls and a 9 hole putting green.

Carbon Footprints Nursery is a child care facility in central Glasgow.

It’s custom built facility has the latest green credentials, that coupled with experienced staff makes it great environment for your children.

Mission Caring for the planet and the next generation!

We are committed to providing excellent quality childcare in an environmentally sustainable way.

We look after the environment your children are in today, and protect the environment for them for tomorrow.

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We have a number of chilcare places available for babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children.

The facilities are brand new and designed to care for your children and the environment at the same time.

10 10 Duke Street, Glasgow Duke Street, GlasgowG4 G40WX 0WX Email: marie@carbonfootprintsnursery.com Email: marie@carbonfootprintsnursery.com Website: www.carbonfootprintsnursery.com Website: www.carbonfootprintsnursery.com Tel:Tel: 0141 548 6500 0141 548 6500 CarbonCarbon Footprints Nursery is a Milnbank Housing Association enterprise Footprints Nursery is a Milnbank Housing Association enterprise

Congratulations to Milnbank Housing Carbon Footprints Nursery is a child care facility in central Glasgow.

It’s custom built facility has the latest green credentials, that coupled with on experienced staff makes it gre Association its 40th Anniversary from everyone Mission Caring for the planet and the next generation! at Tollcross Housing We are committed to providing excellent quality childcare in an environmentally sustainable way.

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY MILNBANK Housing Association was founded in 1975 and is a Community Based Housing Association operating in the East End of Glasgow.

The Association is a non-profit making organisation registered as a Friendly Society and also registered with the Scottish Housing Regulator, who has a supervising and monitoring role in the Associations activities. In June 2008 the association became a registered charity.

As a registered Housing Association Milnbank Housing Association’s main function is the provision and management of affordable rented housing for people in need. The Association manages a stock of over 2200 units. As we have been established for almost 40 years our original modernisation programme has been completed we have moved into a more management and maintenance function, although we continue to actively pursue future development opportunities for new build within the area.

Milnbank Social Club The Social Club has been running for over 20 years and is a registered charity with the purpose of providing social activities within MHA area. This club is run by an elected Committee and membership is open to all residents for an annual subscription of £1.

The Association’s Community Hall at 53 Ballindalloch Drive and 1 Culloden Street can be used to host social activities. The following clubs are currently held at 53 Ballindalloch Drive: • Parents & Toddlers (preschool children) • Breakfast Club (open to all residents) • Bingo (open to all residents over 18) For more information on the above please contact the Association Offices.

Areas Roebank Street Area Roebank Street Area - is where the main office is located. The first rehabilitation work was carried out within this area which, consists of

important to have a balanced community we endeavour to create a variety of housing in the area to suit the different needs of the residents.

The development work is funded by The Scottish Housing Regulator (Funding and monitoring body of Housing Associations) through Housing Association Grant and private funding from lending authorities.

traditional tenemental property, with the exception of the office in Ballindalloch Drive and 6 Shared Ownership flats which are New Build. Total stock managed in this area is 302 units.

Coventry Drive Area Coventry Drive Area - the Association acquired this property from Scottish Homes through a stock transfer in February 1995. This stock consists of 90 managed units, 49 mainstream flats, 11 houses, and 30 sheltered units, and were built approximately 25 years ago.

Cardross Street Area Cardross Street Area - the Association acquired Cardross Street as an Action Area a few years after the Roebank Street Area. This stock is located behind the now demolished Duke Street Hospital and consists of traditional tenemental property. Total stock managed in this area is 140 units.

Cathedral Square Area Cathedral Square - completed in October 1990, Cathedral Square was the Association’s first New Build project and consists of 20 units which largely cater for elderly residents. This project is located next to Glasgow Cathedral.

Walter Street Area Walter Street Area - this is where the majority of the Association’s stock is located.

The bulk of the property consists of traditional tenemental stock work commenced in January 1989 and was completed in December 1996. The Appin Road New Build site was completed in September 1998 and consists of flats, terraced

houses, 2 wheelchair houses, semi-detached and 1 detached house, shared ownership and 3 special need flats which are leased to the Richmond Fellowship.

The Todd Street New Build Development was completed in September 2004 and consists of 48 units similar to the Appin Road Development. The latest new build in this area is at the Corsock Street development which consists of 50

Property Services We aim to maintain our properties to a high standard and provide an efficient, responsive repair service through employing our own in-house team of tradesmen. For the remainder of repair works the Committee invites a range of private maintenance contractors to tender for its routine maintenance work, and their performance is monitored on a regular basis.

We also put aside funds for a cyclical maintenance programme to ensure the maximum life of buildings and build reserves to enable the Associa-

Your Housing Officer Area 1 - Rosemary Breslin Alexandra Park Street, BallindallochDrive, Harcourt Drive, Roebank Street, Crinan Street, Culloden Street, MeadowparkStreet, Wood Street, Coventry Drive, Staffa Street, Sannox Gardens Area 2 - Robert Imrie Ballindalloch Drive, Alexandra Parade, ArmadaleCourt, Armadale Path, Armadale Place, Armadale Street, Meadowpark Street, TownmillRoad Area 3 - Lorraine Strang Milnbank Street, Cathedral Square, BroomparkDrive, Cardross Street, Circus Drive, Duke Street, Duke Wynd, Golfhill Drive, CraigparkDrive, Roslea Drive, Onslow Drive, Bannatyne Avenue, Kennyhill Square, Eastercraigs, CumbernauldRoad, Alexandra Parade, Ingleby Drive

units and came off-site in January 2009. The total stock managed in this area is 658.

Areas of Activity Areas of Activity Carried out

by Milnbank Housing Association The Association carries out a full range of services for residents which includes: • Development - Building and Improving Houses and the Environment • Property Services - Repairs, maintenance, renewals and services for owners • Housing Services - Managing the Housing Stock •Corporate Services - Finance/IT/Admin Support • Housing with Support Specialised Care Projects Development Housing Associations were formed to improve existing tenamental properties and build new housing to a high quality for renting. We also provide a number of amenity and special needs accommodation. As we believe that it is

tion to undertake major repairs and renewal which will be required in the future.

Contractor performance, maintenance costs and the volume of repair types is reported in details at monthly Sub-Committee meetings.

The maintenance is funded from rental income and the annual budget for repairs is set and monitored by the Housing Services Committee.

Housing Management It is crucial that the Association manages our housing stock. This involves ensuring that rents are received in order for the organisation to remain financially viable and to enable this money to be used to provide an excellent service delivery to tenants.

The role of housing management also covers issues like dealing with all tenancy related items, neighbour disputes, dealing with anti-social behavour, allocating void houses and generally managing our housing stock.

Area 4 - Lorraine McKenna Birkenshaw Street, Marwick Street, AitkenStreet, Appin Road , Appin Crescent, Corsock Street, Walter Street, LedaigStreet, Ledaig Place, Cumbernauld Road

Area 5 - Mark MacPherson Aitken Street, Walter Street, AberfeldyStreet, Aberdour Street, Aberfoyle Street, Corsock Street, Appin Road, Todd Street

Area 6 - Julie Walker Aberfoyle Street, Corsock

Street, IrongrayStreet, Todd Street, Edinburgh Road, Ledaig Street, Dreghorn Street, AbernethyStreet, Dunragit Street, Aitken Street, Duke Street, Cumbernauld Road Corporate Services Corporate Services incorporates admin, finance, HR and IT. Although not a direct service provider to residents, this function provides assistance to all other staff to ensure that our service delivery can be achieved.

Admin - our admin staff are based at the Association’s reception area and are charged with providing all our customers - tenants, owners and visitors to the office - with a high level of customer care.

Finance - is responsible for ensuring that the Association maximises its income and carefully monitors all expenditure and this is done via budgets, annual accounts and quarterly financial reports presented to the management committee.

HR - Human resources is the management of the Association’s employees. The Management Committee monitors staff performance, training and development and all general aspects of employment on a regular basis.

IT - with the growth in IT, the Association endeavours to communicate with residents via email, mobiles and text.

Please see ‘Quick Links’ on our website to assist with electronically contacting us.

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

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KNOW WHAT OIL YOU’RE EATING MOTHER Nature is incredibly generous in the way she provides - offering a bounty of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients to nourish your body so you can enjoy a long healthy life.

One fruit in particular the coconut - Has recently re emerged as a miracle food and is so abundant in its healing properties it’s referred to as “the tree of life.” Before World War II, people living in island countries, like the Philippines, consumed a diet that consisted mainly of rice, root crops, vegetables and an abundance of the ultra-healing superfood, the coconut.

The coconut is a “functional food” rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber - the essential nutritional building blocks for perfect health.

For generations, island people considered it “The Cure for All Illness” and consumed the meat, milk and coconut oil daily. Although this diet was high in saturated fat, Western conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease were virtually unheard of.

Filipinos and islanders were instead rewarded with a lovely youthful complexion, soft wrinkle-free skin, almost no skin cancer - even with excessive exposure to year round sun - and abundant good health.

Coconut oil in particular has been shown to protect you from viruses, bacteria, infection, cancer, thyroid, brain and heart problems... plus beautifies your skin - and even burns fat!

Coconut oil - a saturated fat - is chock-full of health-promoting properties - and is in no way responsible for high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and the bad effects you’ve been led to believe.

Finally, modern medicine and science are starting to realize this fundamental truth... and it’s been a long time coming. But sadly not before heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and a whole host of other catastrophic diseases have reached epidemic proportions!

Before World War II, the miracle-healing coconut had been used to help alleviate: Coughs Constipation Malnutrition Skin infections Toothaches Earaches Flus And more!But that all changed when the war ended and the United States proclaimed hydrogenated oils to be the “healthier oils.” By the 1960s, a weak scientific theory claimed that saturated fats-like those found in butter, eggs, milk, red meat and coconuts - increased “bad” LDL cholesterol and were dangerous to consume.

Nothing was further from the truth! But this “health scare”

was enough to push the public away from saturated fats and instead to refined vegetable oils.

This was perfect for food manufacturers because they were far cheaper to produce.

It wasn’t long before Western-style diets made their way to the islands and the old ways were forgotten.

Cheaper, mass-produced hydrogenated foods replaced traditional foods, like the versatile and all-healing coconut oil that had kept the islanders healthy for generations.

And for the first time ever, diseases that had become prevalent among Americans… heart disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity started to plague the island nations.

Whole, nutritious natural foods that mostly came straight from the farm to the table were replaced by over-processed, refined and chemical laden, mass-produced convenience foods.

And fats were no different.

Over four decades healthy sources of fats were replaced with vegetable oils that were thought to be “better-for-you.” We now know they’ve done more harm than good.

1. Canola - Animals and insects avoid it in nature, here’s why you should too...

There is no such thing as a canola in nature. Canola oil is actually a modified version of rapeseed oil. Asian and Indian cultures used rapeseed oil for centuries, but it was never consumed in the large quantities that Americans do.

The rape plant (in the mustard family) contains cyanide-containing compounds and wild animals and even insects avoid it in nature.

The refining process of deodorizing and bleaching to become canola oil involves exposing rapeseed oil to high heat, which greatly reduces the omega 3 content (perhaps it’s only original redeeming factor).

Consumption of this “GMO Oil” has been linked to muscular disorders and fatty degeneration

of the heart, kidneys, adrenals and thyroid gland. To avoid it, check labels closely - even in socalled healthy products - because it’s practically everywhere.

2. Cottonseed Oil - An industrial plant saturated with pesticides...

Thousands of commercially produced foods contain cottonseed oil; everything from canned foods to chips and other packaged items. It is even in beverages such as Gatorade. However, cotton is not a food crop, and is therefore not treated like an edible crop but an industrial one.

Virtually anything can be sprayed on cotton plants to ward off insects and induce growth. Dangerous poisons such as trifluralin, cyanide, dicofol, propargite and naled are used on cotton crops. These work their way deep into the plants, literally transforming them into toxic organisms.

While it may be ok for making pants and shirts, cottonseed oil is truly not safe to consume. The majority of cotton plants are genetically modified - altered at the molecular level. Even though we are not eating the cotton plant directly, the extracted oil contains the same properties as the plant.

Besides a high amount of omega-6 fatty acids, cottonseed oil has a similar protein structure to peanuts, so people who are allergic to peanuts may have a serious allergic reaction to this oil, as well. However, the FDA does not require an allergy label on the oil - even though peanut oils can be fatal.

3. Safflower - Studies show an increase of Omega-6 also increases the rate of death by heart disease, reason enough to avoid this oil...

If you still believe that saturated fat and cholesterol are a direct cause of heart disease then safflower oil probably seems like a healthy swap.

Previous studies had found that by substituting animal fats with vegetable oils such as safflower, cholesterol levels would indeed drop.

However, what the earlier studies failed to evaluate was the high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats in these oils and that the amount of omega-6 fatty acids in the American diet was growing astronomically.

Researchers now have evidence that it may not be cholesterol that kills, but omega-6’s.

When a group of individuals replaced animal fats with omega6-rich safflower oil, their cholesterol levels decreased, however, the rates of death from cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease increased significantly as compared to those consuming the animal fats.

These results prompted researchers to re-evaluate their theories on saturated fat, cholesterol and heart disease and point the finger at the formerly dubbed “heart-healthy” omega-6 fatty acid.

4. Soybean - The GMO, hormone disrupting nightmare “health” food they keep telling you is safe...

Oh, the ever-questionable soybean. While marketers will have you believe that soy is beneficial because our healthy Asian counterparts consume it regularly, this is arguably one of the biggest nutritional myths out there. Asians enjoy soy in its fermented state and in considerably smaller quantities than we do.

Ninety-three percent of American soy is GMO and most of the soy we consume is in its unfermented state. This highly processed soy has been linked to numerous conditions including thyroid damage and hormone disruption thanks to its large quantities of estrogen-like compounds called phytoestrogens. As for soybean oil, up to 80 percent of the oil we consume today is soybean oil.

It’s highly processed and heavily hydrogenated and found in a vast majority of products on supermarket shelves. And don’t think choosing organic soy makes you any safer... as some so-called “organic” soy farms have been found to be fraudulent... passing off the GMO-product for the real thing.

It’s best to avoid soybean oil completely.

We can almost guarantee you have one of these oils or foods containing these oils sitting in your pantry right now. Maybe you even used one of these oils when you cooked your dinner last night. And today you’re coming to the sad realization that YOU’VE BEEN LIED TO

BY THE FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY. Actual healthy foods have been vilified-and your “socalled” healthy food choices have been manipulated by manufacturers getting richer by the day. All while your diet has grown more and more nutritionally-void every day!

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CRUMBED FISH TACOS

CRUMBED fish tacos are a variation on the traditional burrito, with a lean protein base of white fish and packed full of fresh crisp flavours.

Lime is one of the distinct Mexican flavours and we love it because it is full of Vitamin C, it not only boosts the immune system but aids in digestion and makes everything taste delicious!

Recipe courtesy of Danielle Essey on behalf of Michele Chevalley Hedge and My Family Wellness.

Ingredients (serves 4) FISH 6 flat head fillets, depending on size (approx. 700g total).

2 eggs 3/4 cup panko crumbs, or gluten free bread crumbs 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil SALAD 2 lebanese cucumbers, de-seeded and diced 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 ear of corn, steamed and kernels removed from cob 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 x 420 gram tin organic red kidney beans 1 bunch coriander, leaves only (discard the stems), washed and finely chopped 1/4 tsp rice malt syrup or palm sugar 3 limes 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp chilli flakes, optional

1 pack wholegrain tortillas, corn tortillas for gluten free alternative Method Prepare fish by cutting into 3 inch portions.

Pour panko crumbs onto a plate and separately whisk eggs in a bowl with sea salt.

Dip each fish portion into the egg mixture then roll in panko crumbs to coat and set aside until ready to cook.

To prepare the bean salad, place all remaining ingredients in a large bowl, excluding palm sugar, lime juice and salt. Stir to combine.

Mix juice of 2 limes, with sugar and pour over salad.

Season with sea salt and chilli flakes. Stir to combine then set salad aside to marinate.

To cook the fish, heat oil in a deep fry pan, once oil is hot, carefully place fish into pan.

Depending on thickness of your fillets, it should only take 2-3 mins each side to cook through.

Tortillas can be warmed in the microwave or in oven. Arrange tortillas or corn chips on serving plates, top with bean salad and 2 fish portions. Serve with lime wedges and extra coriander leaves.

Notes...

Alternatively other firm white fish may be used. This recipe can be made gluten free by using corn tortillas rather than wholegrain or alternatively, just prepare with corn chips and eat like nachos. Also replace the panko crumbs for gluten free bread crumbs. This recipe is so delicious so double it! Toss with any remaining bean salad for an easy on-the-go lunch the following day in a thermos or wrap it in a tortilla, mountain bread, roll, or burrito wrap.

RASPBERRY BROWNIES

Ingredients (serves 6) 220 grams dark chocolate 200 grams unsalted butter 1 cup white spelt flour 1 cup brown sugar 4 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 250 grams frozen raspberries icing sugar to serve Method Preheat oven to 170 degrees.

Line a baking dish with baking paper.

In a saucepan slowly melt the butter with 200 grams of choco-

late. Let it cool a little bit.

In a bowl mix the eggs with the vanilla extract.

In another bowl mix spelt flour, cocoa and sugar.

Mix the content of the two bowls together. Add the chocolate and butter mix and, lastly, the frozen raspberries.

Pour mixture into baking dish. Grate the 20 grams of chocolate left on the top of the cake and bake for around an hour.

Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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Hopetoun Farm Shop recognised at Great Taste awards 2015 for outstanding butchery products HOPETOUN Farm Shop near South Queensferry has been accredited in three categories at the 2015 Great Taste Awards for their quality butchery products.

The “Simply delicious” chicken, turkey and lamb Hopetoun Farm Shop products, raised on the nearby Estate, were merited at the prestigious food awards.

Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, The Great Taste Awards is the benchmark for fine food and drink in the UK. In each of the three categories Hopetoun Farm Shop was awarded one star.

The judging process in 2015 saw over 400 judges, including acclaimed food writers, top chefs and other food experts, come together at 49 judging days from March through to early July. Competition for stars at the Great Taste Awards is tough and out of 10,000 product entries, only 31% were accredited.

The Hopetoun poultry received great comments from the judges - the turkey “… roasted beautifully with crisp golden skin and moist meat on the breast” and the “lovely looking chicken had an appetising aroma.

The lamb also received high praise for being “an impressive joint of meat from an innovative breeding combination.”

Mike Eagers, Head of Rural and Land

Use at Hopetoun Estate commented “These awards recognise the hard work of the farmers and butchers at Hopetoun Farm, as all beef, lamb, poultry and game sold in the shop is reared on the Estate’s farms.

“Our animals are reared in a way which ensures high standards of husbandry and record keeping, resulting in full traceability.”

Marc Cherrie, Farm Shop General Manager said “The Great Taste logo is recognised as the sign you can trust when buying food and drink in a local, quality retailer, so we are thrilled to be able to display it.

At Hopetoun Farm Shop we focus on sustainability and provenance and aim to provide shoppers with outstanding products and support them in making informed food choices.”

Hopetoun Farm Shop, which launched in 2011, is a showcase for estate-reared produce from the Hopetoun farms plus a wide range of fine food and drink from all over Scotland, and has just been awarded its 4th consecutive five-star rating from VisitScotland. Bringing together carefully selected award-winning Scottish produce to complement the Hopetoun product range, the shop features more than 500 food and drink signature brands in addition to an instore butchery, deli, bakery, homemade pie

counter, greengrocer and cookery theatre.

Hopetoun Estate Hopetoun Estate extends to 6,500 acres in West Lothian and includes a mixed farming system with 2,500 acres of arable land, Aberdeen Angus cattle, Hebridean and Mule sheep, free-range turkeys and chickens. In addition to the wild game sourced from the Estate this home-reared produce accounts for more than a third of the farm shop weekly sales.

Hopetoun House Hopetoun House is one of the finest examples of 18th Century Architecture in Britain set in 150 acres of landscaped and natural grounds alongside the Firth of Forth just outside Edinburgh.

Designed by Sir William Bruce in 1699, with enlargements and alterations by William Adam from 1721, and continued by his sons John, Robert and James Adam. The magnificent interiors have remained largely unchanged for three centuries, ensuring the collections of furniture, paintings, tapestries, clocks and original craftwork remain in place. Hopetoun House is open to visitors every day from Easter weekend throughout the summer, until the last weekend of September.

For more information visit www.hopetoun.co.uk

DETOX FOR AUTUMN HERE are some tips on cleansing your body in preparation for Autum: 1) Eat. Really!!

Sometimes people think that cleansing their liver would be best supported by strict detoxing, fasting, or limited calories, however just the simple act of eating whole foods can clean up your liver.

We actually need nutrients to support the detoxification process that our bodies naturally like to do.

Include broccoli, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts everyday in your diet when washing out the toxins.

2) Swap the java and go green

Green tea has antioxidant properties and is loaded with catechins. Catechins are a type of plant antioxidants that has been show to eliminate fat accumulation and promote proper liver function. It also protects against toxins that can cause serious liver damage.

3) Befriend onions and garlic

BEST EVER EXERCISE TIP - A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP NEGLECT sleep at your peril if you want to up your performance in sport, warns The Sleep Council.

As millions reach for their trainers and pull on the lycra, inspired by Wimbledon, the Tour de France, the Ashes, the Women’s World Cup and a myriad of other sports this summer, sleep should be an important part of the training plan.

Said Lisa Artis, of The Sleep Council: “Elite sportsmen and women know how vital it is to build quality sleep into their

training, but what works for the best works for everyone.

All athletes, whatever their level, perform better if they have a good sleep routine.”

Researchers at Stanford University found that if you’re consistently sleep-deprived your ability to adapt is lessened, due to alterations in the processes required for muscle tissue and growth hormone.

Said Lisa: “Not getting enough sleep doesn’t just make you tired but it impacts on the way your body repairs itself.

Sleep is restorative and as critical to a healthy lifestyle as diet and exercise.”

The same Stanford University study found that those bagging 10 hours sleep a night showed significant improvements to sprint times, shooting percentages and energy levels after a few weeks compared to those managing six to eight hours.

Said Lisa: “Studies also suggest that those who exercise enjoy better sleep, being able to nod off more quickly and

stay asleep longer after just 16 weeks of regular training. (1) “It’s not just getting out of breath which helps tire you out. Yoga has been shown to improve sleep quality and patterns (2). While some yoga poses are designed to energize the body, others reduce stress and prepare the body for relaxation.

“Whatever your sport, exercise is a bedtime winner.

Getting active will help you to get more sleep and more sleep leads to better athletic performance.”

Foods rich in sulphur containing compounds are one of the primary types of molecules used to help the liver detoxify a wide range of toxins. Food like onions, garlic, and eggs yolks are in this category.

Garlic contains allicin and selenium, which are proven to help protect the liver from toxic overload. Do your best to buy local grown garlic and organic eggs.

4) Tantalise your tastebuds with grapefruit This yellow or rosy-hued fruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which are excellent at cleansing the liver.

One of the flavonoids in grapefruit, naringenin, contains a compound that causes the liver to burn fat rather than store it. Why not

squeeze some into your sparkling water today.

5) Sidestep alcohol and fructose Fructose is very hard on your liver, much the same way as drinking alcohol is.

Fructose is converted into fat that gets stored in your liver and other tissues as body fat.

If this is consumed in excess this can lead to non alcohol fatty liver disease (NADLD).

This is when the liver becomes dysfunctional we lose our metabolic powerhouse.

6) Go nuts

All nuts are full of amino acids and no sugar. Not only are nuts, full of essential fatty acids, but walnuts in particular are high in l-arginine and glutathione, which can assist in detoxifying the liver and oxygenating the blood.

It is the walnut hull that is often found in the liver cleansing products that you can purchase in the chemist.

Why not just eat them?

7) Spice things up

The innocent spice, turmeric, has really become a modern day Miranda Kerr, of the herb world. Everyone wants this popular little spice and has proven much of its beneficial properties in research studies.

Turmeric has been shown to protect the liver against toxic damage and even regenerate damaged liver cells. Turmeric also boosts the production of bile and hepatic dusts, which is beneficial to those who have gallbladder issues.

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Customise your Saga holiday with choice of three different price packages IT’S pointless to pay for full board if a passenger wants to be out and about exploring every day. Likewise, if a guest does not want make use of a free bar an all-inclusive package might not make sense. A chauffeur-driven car to the airport may not be needed if a guest lives nearby.

Saga Holidays has taken into consideration its discerning guests’ requirements and now offers a choice of three price packages at a collection of resorts across Spain, the Balearics, the Canary Islands ad some individual hotels in Portugal, Croatia, Malta, Greece and Cyprus.

Guests now have the flexibility to decide what they want from their holiday and what they want to pay for: Essential The Essential package offers breakfast and dinner, a welcome drink, fruit and water in the room on arrival, porterage, return flights, return shared transfers from airport to hotel and a Saga representative.

Signature In addition to the Essential package, from £70 extra per week, the Signature deal gives guests the option to go all-inclusive which includes all meals, a free bar up to 13 hours a day, travel insurance and some excursions on selected hotels.

Signature+ From £200 more than the Signature price, guests receive everything in the Signature package plus UK travel service

to and from the airport, an airport lounge pass, selected local flights and taxi transfer from the arrival airport to the resort.

As an example, Saga’s new holiday to the Olé Olivina Signature Hotel, in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, starts from £429 for seven nights with the Essential package; from £499 with the Signature package and from £699 for Signature+.

The 290-bedroom hotel enjoys a peaceful location in attractive gardens and is 250 metres from the golden sands of Playa de los Pocillos. There is a buffet restaurant, bar, entertainment area and a freshwater pool which is heated in winter. All Saga rooms have a balcony or terrace.

Entertainment includes live music and shows every night, a guided walk of the capital Arrecife and a talk on the island’s history. The hotel staff may also arrange aqua-aerobics and water-volleyball sessions There will be excursions to Teguise, the former capital, and Haría, where Cesar Manrique (Lanzarote’s famous artist and environmentalist) chose to retire to a few years before his death.

There will also be a tour to La Corona volcano, the Jameos del Agua caves and the Jardin de Cactus, the last work of Cesar Manrique, which houses a cactus plantation in a disused quarry.

Keen walkers can experience the lunar-like terrain of the island at Timanfaya National Park. In a group of up to 16 guests an expert guide will host a six-kilometre walk to the top of the volcano.

LOOK AFTER YOUR DOG IN WARM WEATHER Every year we are read of dogs stuck in cars and smashed side windows – as a nation of pet lovers we can’t bear to see an animal left alone in a hot car.

Despite the same stories cropping up every summer, are you confident on where you lawfully stand if you smash another person’s car window if you see an animal is suffering in there?

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 says only a council inspector or the police are permitted to enter premises, including a vehicle, to help an animal that is, or likely to be, suffering.

Police recently issued the following advice in a Facebook post: “Firstly it is not advisable to force entry to the vehicle yourself. Your first step should be to call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 to inform them of the details namely, the condition of the dog, the registration number and location of the car. A dog warden service may also be able to help. They should despatch an inspector/warden to deal with the situation if [they] can. [They] will call the police if it is necessary to break into the car.

“If the matter is getting near life or death for the animal, call the police directly and ask for an estimated time of arrival. If the police don’t have time to get there, then you have to decide if you should take action.”

The post goes on to cover a section of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 which says you have a

lawful excuse to commit damage if you believe the property’s owner would give consent to destruction or damage if they knew about it and its circumstances.

Basically, if you think the pet’s owner would be happy for you to smash their car window to save the animal within, if they knew it was in mortal danger, the law could fall on your side.

Even when it doesn’t feel that warm outside, a car can become hot very quickly.

“When it’s 22 degrees, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour,” an RSPCA spokesman said.

However, the advice is simple; don’t leave animals in cars,

conservatories or caravans.

In just a few minutes, even on a cloudy day with the windows open, the temperature can soar dangerously high, the RSPCA states.

In the warmer weather: Give your pet lots of water Before taking your pet out for a walk on a sunny day try the five-second test – place the back of your hand on the pavement, if it’s too hot to hold for five seconds then it’s too hot for your pet’s paws Invest in some pet sunscreen if your furry friend is going to be out in the sun On hot days, make sure your pet has access to shaded areas :If you’re taking your pet on the road

Ensure your pet is correctly restrained in your car; leaving your pet free to jump around in the car could be distracting and could cause an accident A cat will need access to a litter box on a long car journey Take lots of pet food and water Make regular stops and allow your pet out to stretch its legs and do its business No heads out the window, sorry! Funny as it is when your dog’s tongue is lolling about in the breeze, it could cause your dog an injury Exercise your dog before the car journey so it is more relaxed And importantly, make sure your pet is comfortable for the trip

GENN Top Stirling tourist attraction marks Braveheart 20th Anniversary with weekend of celebrations

THE National Wallace Monument in Stirling, one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions, has announced plans to mark the 20th anniversary of Braveheart’s release this September with a weekend of events and activities from 3rd to 7th of September, including a special screening of the Academy Award winning film.

Kicking off the weekend of events, on 3rd September, the Monument has teamed up with Macrobert Arts Centre for two exclusive screenings of the Oscar winning film.

Celebrations will then continue at the distinctive landmark, built to commemorate the famous warrior William Wallace, with a weekend of activities, performances and exclusive offers.

Children visiting the Monument can immerse themselves in history and dress up in medieval costumes, and they can also pick up some advice and tips on swordsmanship.

Braveheart Moments will see classic scenes from the film recreated in live presentations by costumed actors (3rd - 7th), whilst other activities will include face painting for children, (5th-6th), competitions and quizzes for everyone visiting the Monument (3rd - 7th), an archery event (6th) and selfie opportunities with Braveheart

Bear (3rd - 7th).

Ken Thomson from Stirling District Tourism said: “Twenty years since it hit the cinema screens, Braveheart is still as popular as ever. Since 1995 it has prompted thousands of people to make their way to Stirling to discover for themselves the story of William Wallace, his life and his legacy.

“This anniversary provides the ideal opportunity to mark the enduring popularity and appeal of the film and remind visitors from home and abroad just what’s on offer at The National Wallace Monument.”

As always, visitors can also explore the magnificent Monument itself where the story of Wallace’s life is told in three galleries, one of which features his legendary battle sword. An impressive 246 steps can be climbed to reach the top of the Monument, where visitors can stand in the ‘crown’ and take in the breath taking 360-degree view of central Scotland and the Highlands to the north.

A top visitor attraction, The National Wallace Monument features the newly refurbished Legends Coffee House, free car parking and a Gift Shop stocking Braveheart souvenirs and gifts, including the recently launched Braveheart Bear. www.nationalwallacemonument.com

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Just 12% of Brits would tip hotel staff WHEN it comes to tipping on holiday, we can be a little cautious with our cash. Just 12% of UK travellers would use some of their unspent currency to tip hotel staff at the end of their holiday according to a survey “Tipping etiquette varies from country to country. It really pays to do your research so that you can budget accordingly and tip appropriately. For example, in some parts of the USA and Canada tips can be in the region of 20%. That’s £200 out of a budget of £1,000, making it a serious expense. This might include a $2-$5 tip per day for the housekeeper or room maid.

“In contrast, whilst tipping is considered rude in Japan and China, in Hong Kong a 10% tip is more common. In Europe tipping is pretty relaxed, usually in the region of 5%10%, but use cash to ensure it actually goes to your waiter or waitress. These little differences can cause confusion, so it’s best to check before you leave and ensure you have low denomination notes in the local currency for when you first arrive. This can be requested from ICE when ordering Euros or US Dollars.”

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In restaurants, a 5% to 10% tip, in cash is best, when there is no service included. Give porters € 1 to € 2 per bag and the same per day for housekeeping staff. You don’t need to tip in taxis, but you can round up the fare.

Canada and USA There is no service charge in North America, so a 15% to 20% tip is expected. In hotels, porters expect $1 to $2 per bag and housekeepers get $2 to $5, depending on the standard of the hotel. Add a 10% to 15% tip to your taxi bills.

South America The standard tip, in South America, is 10% in restaurants, if service isn’t already included. Taxi drivers don’t generally get a tip, but hotel porters expect around $1 per bag, whilst housekeepers get $2 per day.

Southeast Asia In Japan and China tipping is a no-no, so there is never any need to do it. In Hong Kong service is already added at top end hotels at 10% to 20%, but if not you can tip porters 10 yuan.

Apart from Japan and China, the rest of Asia is happy for you to round up taxi fares.

Australia and New Zealand They may be on the same side of the world, but their tipping

culture is quite different. Tipping is not expected in restaurants in New Zealand, but in Australia a 10% tip is expected in good restaurants. Whilst you don’t need to tip a taxi driver in Australia, in New Zealand people generally add 10% to their bill. In hotels, porters get $1 to $2 per bag and housekeepers get $1 to $5 per day.

Middle East In restaurants, expect a service charge to be added, but if not, then just the standard 10% is acceptable. When it comes to hotel porters, £1 to £2 per bag is about right and £1 to £2 per day for housekeepers. However, tipping is not expected in taxis.

Africa If there is no service charge added, a 5% to 10% tip is a good amount or 5% in South Africa. In hotels, it’s a good idea to tip the concierge on arrival to get added services, such as arranging excursions. Porters only require £1 per bag and taxi drivers should get 10% on top of the final bill.

Koko Sarkari concludes: “A bit of homework on tipping etiquette and planning both in terms of ordering travel money and methods of payment overseas can help make budgeting easier.”

The Kelpies Experience Tour THE Kelpies were hosen by Scottish Canals at the inception of the project, The Kelpies name reflected the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of 100 horses; a quality that is analogous with the transformational change of our landscapes, endurance of our inland waterways and the strength of our communities.

Andy Scott’s vision for The Kelpies follows the lineage of the heavy horse of industry and economy, pulling the wagons and ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the structural layout of the area. Retaining The Kelpies as the title for these equine monuments, Andy sought to represent the transformational and sustainably enduring qualities Come and see the world’s largest equine sculptures up close - and even go inside to marvel at the complexity and the engineering which created these fantastic pieces of art.

The best way to experience The Kelpies is on The Kelpies Experience Tour. Join our 45-minute guided walking tour that takes you through the vision of Andy Scott, the story of the real life working horses of the area, the local history and the history of the canals.

The pinnacle of the tour is that you get to experience a Kelpie from the inside, and see for yourself the breathtaking engineering and design of The Kelpies.

The Tour will be even bigger and better later in 2015 when the visitor centre is fully open.

The Helix stands for through the majesty of The Kelpies.– two gigantic horse-head sculptures – get all the attention but the surrounding Helix park is a great place for children: a 860-acre urban green space with the Forth and Clyde canal running through it. Opened in 2013, the £43m park has become a day-trip favourite for families in Scotland’s Central Belt.

On the water, take your pick from pedalos, canoes and kayaks. On bikes, there’s an easy path network, connected to two National Cycle Routes. But with its musical stairs, climbing frames for all ages and spiralling slides, the play park steals the show.

Best things about it Trampolines built into the ground (another “fun for adults too” feature). It’s a cracking day out for dogs as well, with plenty of water to swim in. There’s a “splash play” area where dozens of jets shoot water into the air – and changing areas to dry off . Let’s be honest, it’s Scotland and you’re unlikely to dry in the sun.

What about lunch?

There are three-quid sandwiches and paninis in the Horsebox cafe, but queues can build up quickly. Bring a packed lunch if you want to save time and money. Teas and coffees are reasonably priced, all £1.80 or below.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST ARTS FESTIVAL THE world’s largest arts festival transforms Scotland’s capital every August. When thousands of performers take to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers.

In 2014 there were 49,497 performances of 3,193 shows in 299 venues, making it the largest ever arts festival in the world.

The Fringe story dates back to 1947, when eight theatre groups turned up uninvited

to perform at the (then newly formed) Edinburgh International Festival, an initiative created to celebrate and enrich European cultural life in the wake of the Second World War. Not being part of the official programme of the International Festival didn’t stop these performers – they just went ahead and staged their shows on the ‘Fringe of the Festival’ anyway – coining the phrase and our name ‘(Edinburgh) Festival Fringe’. Year on year more and more performers followed their example and in 1958 the Festival Fringe Society was created

in response to the success of this growing trend.What makes it special?

Totally open-access, the Fringe is proud to include in their programme anyone with a story to tell and a venue willing to host them.

See theatre, comedy, dance, circus, cabaret, children’s shows, physical theatre, musicals, opera, music, spoken word, exhibitions and events.

It’s a magnet for creative producers, the industry and the media making it the biggest and most dynamic international arts market in the world.

Smokers in Scotland use holidays to dodge soaring UK cigarette prices A MAJOR new survey of adult smokers in Scotland reveals the true extent of how consumer behaviour has shifted to ‘nonshop sources’ to avoid paying the excessive taxation on tobacco products in the United Kingdom.

The poll, by Mitchla Marketing/Survey Sampling International, is one of the largest of its kind and received input from law enforcement officials and surveyed smokers nationwide.

It found a third (36.4 per cent) of smokers in Scotland are now buying tobacco products from ‘non-shop sources’ due to the excessive costs in the UK. The term ‘non-shop sources’ refers to purchases from abroad, online, from friends of family, in pubs, in the street, at car boot sales, in vans, at work and in ‘fag houses’ (private houses selling tobacco).

This surge in ‘non-shop’ sources has caused the Treasury to lose an estimated £2.1 billion of tax revenue every year because of the shift to non-UK duty paid products. A further £500 million is lost to cross border shopping

each year. Collectively, this is the second largest loss to the Treasury after VAT avoidance.

The Treasury has lost £280 million in tax revenue from Scotland alone, money that could have funded an additional 12,000 police officers.

Over the past five years, taxes on tobacco products have risen 40 per cent and tax now accounts for 80 per cent of the price of a packet of cigarettes.

This is the highest amount of taxation on tobacco in the whole of the EU. The survey found that the primary reason smokers were buying non-UK duty paid products was due to the high prices in the UK – the highest of all 28 EU member states.

UK smokers buying a premium brand of 20 cigarettes from a newsagents or other sources which sell tobacco products paying duty to the Treasury are charged over £9.

In comparison, almost nine out of ten (86 per cent) of smokers in Scotland buying from ‘non-shop’ sources pay under £5.

In March 2014, the Government committed to a two per cent above inflation tax escalator on tobacco products, which means that a packet of 20 cigarettes will cost over £10 by the end of this Parliament.

One in five smokers in Scotland (18 per cent) now regularly buys their tobacco from abroad to avoid paying UK duty and almost eight in ten (79 per cent) smokers said they had no objections to buying non-UK duty paid tobacco as long as it was from a legal source.

Eight in ten (80 per cent) of respondents suggested the reason they bought ‘non-shop’ products was related to the high cost of tobacco products in the UK. Stock piling large amounts of tobacco bought on holiday was not an issue for 70 per cent of smokers in Scotland.

Despite smokers in Scotland bringing back as many cigarettes as they legally can from their holiday, 60 per cent admitted they were nervous about buying from abroad in case the product was counterfeit.

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Political Forum

Dr Don’s View The column which cuts though the garnish

FACED with the prospect of having to accept a £170m cut in the Scottish budget which will only exacerbate the current austerity, and having to face a £12b cut in Welfare, coupled with rumblings of a further cut of 40% next year by Government Departments, how on earth can the SNP-dominated Scottish Government justify a foreign aid programme?

Since when were we so well off that we can donate £9m to Malawi and £39,000 to Tanzania together with funding projects in Rwanda, Zambia, Sudan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka?

I have just had access to a damning report that highlights the less than professional distribution and control of these millions. The report states that the SNP Foreign Aid team ‘lacks indepth knowledge of the countries they are funding’, ‘there is an absence of business planning’, ‘no due diligence has been carried out on the beneficiaries’, ‘no identification of risks have been identified’, ‘controls and auditing procedures are not fit for purpose’ and there have been ‘no checks on expenditure.’

Are the SNP Government’s heads so up in the clouds that they are not aware that, in all of these countries, corruption is a national sport? Is Scotland so flush with cash that we can allow despot rulers and officials in these countries to fill their Swiss bank accounts at our expense? Is the SNP so unaware of just how streetwise these beneficiaries are, and how they know full well that Western donor aid funds are so tied to political correctness that no heads roll even when they are caught distributing funds to relatives and dubious contractors?

Two questions need to be

asked: How can the Scottish Government justify lashing out taxpayer’s money in foreign aid in parallel to cutting public services to Scottish taxpayers?

Do we need, and can Scotland afford, a foreign aid programme when the Scottish taxpayer is already contributing to the UK foreign aid programme?

Give me the £9m they send to Malawi and I will create full time employment for 100 men in Maryhill!

Down in Westminster the SNP MPs maybe on holiday but they are taking stock on where they are and where they are going with their making Scotland stronger odyssey. They haven’t got much to show for the time they have spent so far apart from loud noises, huffs and puffs and threats from Alex Salmond on the inevitability of a second referendum. Despite Alex’s assurances, it’s just not going to happen as long as David Cameron is in the chair. However, I do tend to agree with Lord Forsyth of Drumlean when he says that, due to Cameron’s insistence on pursuing English Votes for English MPs ( EVEL), the Union, as we know it is ’ hanging by a thread’. Stirring up English nationalism, as he did to support the Tory campaign in the General Election, hardly gels with Cameron’s ‘family of nations’ speech during the Scottish independence referendum.

The whole issue of a second referendum seems to have taken on a momentum of its own, as seen by the huge parade in Glasgow last week, but only a few weeks ago we had Nicola playing it down.

Now we have her stating that a second referendum would be decided by the will of the Scottish people.

Bullish words, but it’s not going to be allowed as long as Mr Cameron is in office. Her only avenue would be to repeal The Act of Union and declare a UDI (Unilateral Declaration of Independence) and emulate Rhodesia. For my part, I still believe Scotland could achieve that almost forgotten phrase ‘Home Rule’ by being part of a Federal UK. However, if she includes a second referendum in her 2016 manifesto, that cat will be out of the bag, and that seems to be the elephant in the room right now. Party leaders have rejected resolutions from party activists to allow for a debate on a second referendum at the party conference in October which is bound to create divisions in the party. Add to that the unhappiness being caused by Nicola’s insistence on all women shortlists for candidates being imposed on constituencies, and we have a recipe for fireworks. To my mind, this is gender discrimination in reverse.

Apart from childish jousting for seats in the House of Commons with the SNP, there is consternation in the Labour Party ranks. I have never seen such blind panic among the faithful, and all because Mr Jeremy Corbyn, an almost forgotten relic of the bad old Labour days, has decided to come out of the woodwork and challenge for the leadership of the party.

I have never witnessed so many reputable political editors and pundits devote so much space to vilifying an MP. Here we have a man who is not afraid to advocate what were once Labour Party principles which were abandoned

by Tony Blair and totally destroyed by Ed Miliband. He is being crucified by both his own colleagues and the media for having the temerity to suggest that the Labour

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Party should get back to the left where it belongs, and becomes something that Mr and Mrs Joe Voter can identify with, something sadly lacking at the moment. The great thing is, the public have risen with him to the challenge, and he is now in with a shout.

He has been called, among many other things, a dinosaur , but one of the growing number of pundits who has come to respect his stand was quoted as saying “he is not a dinosaur, he is a beacon of light in the Jurassic Park of Westminster”. Over 97,000 new members have enrolled in the Labour Party since he submitted his candidature, and now he has the backing of the UK’s biggest unions.

The unions are backing him as the antidote for the virus injected into the Labour Party by Blair and Mandelson.

Colourful words indeed , and much needed to brighten up what was a dismal selection process for a party which was heading for meltdown.

Prophets of doom in the Labour Party are predicting disaster, a break -up of the party, and decades of being condemned to the opposition benches… but would it? Jeremy is currently filling halls to capacity to rapturous applause as he tours throughout the country. Having captivated the country and revived the party from its worst defeat in decades, what’s to prevent him, not only reuniting the party, but galvanising the opposition parties, including the SNP and the maverick Tory benchers, to force a vote of no confidence, and set the scene for another General Election?

All things are possible. What I don’t support is the dirty tricks of the Times newspaper, which published a picture of Jeremy supposedly meeting with Gerry Adams at the CND rally last week. The fact that neither Gerry nor Jeremy had a grey hair between them exposed the Times’ despicable attempt to discredit Jeremy, as the picture was taken over 20 years ago. Badly done indeed!!! The voting papers will be distributed on the 14th August and we should know the results by early September, with the new leader being introduced at the Party annual conference. In fact, I attended his rally in Glasgow last night. Had to hear him for myself.

Watch this space Dr Don

Glorious Twelfth: The last hurrah for Scotland’s tax free cruelty?

AS game shooters celebrated the start of the season on 12th August, animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports welcomes the end to tax exemptions for Scotland’s sporting estates, a development that could stop some of the cruelty and environmental destruction associated with game shooting.

The proposed Scottish Government’s Land Reform Bill includes provisions to remove tax exemptions from shooting estates – a valuable perk which currently gives commercial shooting an advantage over many other land users and rural businesses.

Jennifer Dunn, Senior Public Affairs Officer for League Against Cruel Sports Scotland, said “The League is very pleased that this could be the last year shooting estates receive such an unfair public subsidy.

“Removing this key financial incentive would make landowners re-evaluate the economic viability of shooting. This could result in thousands of game birds no longer being shot in the name of entertainment, and other animals no longer being killed needlessly to protect the birds.

“This could be the end of tax-

free cruelty”.

As well as stopping the cruelty, the removal of the financial incentive would also benefit Scotland’s wildlife and landscape, as shooting estates would no longer carry out practices that are widely regarded as being environmentally unsound such as muirburn (the burning of heather and stubble on moors) and the laying of hill tracks.

Ms Dunn continued: “The League Against Cruel Sports will be examining the legislation and taking part in the forthcoming debate around land reform to identify other areas where the legislation can be used to best protect Scotland’s wildlife.”

If you wish to know more you can view the Land Reform Bill at - http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/90675.aspx The League Against Cruel Sports is a registered charity in England Wales and Scotland that brings together people who care about animals. Like the majority of the public, we believe that cruelty to animals in the name of sport has no place in modern society. Find out more about their work at www. league.org.uk/

Councils fail to meet child clothing grant THE majority of Scotland’s 32 councils failed to increase the level of school clothing grants over the past decade, a BBC Scotland investigation has found.

Only eight local authorities have raised the subsidy for low income parents in that time.

A 2009 government working group proposed a minimum clothing grant of £70 - but six years on, just six councils have met the recommendation.

A child poverty charity called the findings “hugely disappointing”.

The new figures - obtained

by BBC Scotland through a series of freedom of information requests - showed that parents on a low income could be given anything from £20 to £110 to put towards school uniforms each year.

The smallest subsidy offered for a secondary school pupil was by Angus Council with the largest by West Lothian.

The 1980 Education Act stipulates that local authorities must make provision for the clothing of pupils who would otherwise be unable to afford schoolwear.

Councils, rather than the Scottish government, are re-

sponsible for deciding the eligibility criteria, the grant amount and application process.

Director of charity Child Poverty Action Group, said the school clothing grant was a lifeline for many low income parents in Scotland.

He said: “We know of siblings that end up having to share a gym kit, and of families struggling to replace clothes as they’re worn out or where kids have grown out of them.

“Some families are struggling to have enough items of clothing to just get through the week if something needs washing In 2006 poverty campaigners took a case to the Scottish Parliament highlighting that the grant offered by local authorities was not enough to adequately clothe children for school.

A government working group - which included Mr Dickie - issued a report on the matter in 2009.

It recommended that “with immediate effect, a minimum level of £70 is set for the school clothing grant, with further a review agreed to make progress towards a more realistic contribution towards the cost of school clothing

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

Much fun remains to be had, although the first signs of a more serious trend are noticeable. There comes a point when dealing with the practicalities, takes precedence over breaking new ground and it is more important to address the intricacies of what you have already put in motion, rather than rushing to meet the next challenge. This week sees you teetering on the cusp, when after a serious start to the weekend, it seems that your anxieties were unfounded.

Where romance, speculation and your children are concerned, the atmosphere is very positive.

How many times has that Sixties anthem been mentioned? You know, “With a Little Help from My Friends”?

There is a fundamental truth to what was first intended to be a novelty song, that has made it a firm favourite down through the decades. While acceptance within a wider group of contemporaries, can help you feel more secure and offers you a sense of belonging, the approval of your contemporaries is no guarantee regarding the validity of what you’re doing, or of its fundamental rectitude.

Taurus

Scorpio

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

(21 March - 20 April)

(21 April - 21 May)

Saturn continues an exercise, that’ll put your relationships on a more solid footing. A gardening metaphor is hard to avoid, where in terms of pruning away the dead wood, or weeding out any unwanted growth, this planet aims to ensure a better framework for the future, even if this does look rather sparse in the shorter term. The whole process was never an overnight affair of course, but one during which all your closest links have been under review.

If you aren’t reading this from a beach somewhere, or en route to a traditionally Sagittarian location such as Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Chile or Australia, you may need to ask yourself whether actually, you have your priorities straight. Your sign is linked more closely with travel than any other, meaning you would be a very atypical Archer indeed, if you weren’t browsing travel brochures, watching documentaries about farflung locations and planning your next itinerary online.

While Jupiter encourages you to think big and to expand your sphere of influence, Saturn reminds you there is some sorting out to do, if you are ever to find the time. It is not that you have a clear aim in mind either, but you are driven by a desire to bring your creative potential to bear, in terms of moulding your circumstances to match a vague impression of how you have imagined life ought to be. It is probably better, not attempting to pin this notion down prematurely, to a predetermined set of expectations.

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

Materially, you have been fortunate.

An expansionist attitude has paid dividends when it comes to money and property, sometimes because of your business interests but more frequently, because of the relationships you’ve cultivated. You may have incubated a modest nest egg, but you have gained far more through your associates, whether intimate or otherwise. So far this has worked wholly in your favour, but the entry of Mars into the constellation of Leo urges you to be cautious.

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Cancer

(22 June - 23 July)

Capricorn

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Towards the end of this week Mars leaves your sign, ending a stay that began in late June. Its departure comes as an enormous relief, since you’ll doubtless be feeling drained, wrung out and exhausted, so you’ll have the opportunity to catch up on your sleep and indulge a few recreational activities. The red planet’s arrival in your financial sector is not exactly welcome however, as it necessitates an exodus of funds from your account when otherwise, you had actually become rather used to these heading inwards instead.

Materially, you have been fortunate.

An expansionist attitude has paid dividends when it comes to money and property, sometimes because of your business interests but more frequently, because of the relationships you’ve cultivated. You may have incubated a modest nest egg, but you have gained far more through your associates, whether intimate or otherwise. So far this has worked wholly in your favour, but the entry of Mars into the constellation of Leo urges you to be cautious.

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

Make the most of the final week with Jupiter in your sign. Since July of last year this planet has boosted your prospects, leading ultimately to the wholesale revision of your expectations and to you asking more from the world than you ever did before. And in return, you have reaped bonuses you’d never have dreamed about previously. The arrival of Venus during early June has heralded the influence of these auguries together in your constellation, while Tuesday sees them meet again exactly.

Virgo

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

During August, Jupiter enters your sign. This happens once in a dozen years and marks the start of a new cycle, one that is blessed with the background theme of expansion, growth and progress. Clearly this a welcome prospect, even if it does fly in the face of the minutiae with which you are traditionally connected. The weeks beforehand and especially this one, are a time for introspection and for contemplation, as you wonder about the events that have lead to this point and what the universe has in store.

Feeling Sorry for Yourself THE truth is that people feel sorry for themselves because it feels good to feel sorry for yourself.

As a temporary device, self-sorrow can be comforting. As with an animal licking its wounds, it gives us a way to soothe our pain.

It can also distract us from more wrenching emotions, such as grief or fear. And if we express it to others, self-pity can be a cry for help, a way to enlist sympathy or a means of getting ourselves off the hook—people don’t expect much from those they feel sorry for.

But the benefits pale in comparison to the costs. For one thing, “Woe is me” is not compatible with hope. Feeling sorry for yourself consumes energy that could be used to turn your life around. As long as you’re stuck in the past, you can’t figure out how to create a better future. And while it might be comforting to gain the sympathy of others, they will eventually grow weary and lose respect for you. Then they will either avoid you or become cold, perhaps even hostile, when they’re with you.

Self-pity feeds on itself. When you project a sorrowful image and a lack of faith, things tend to go wrong, which only gives you more reason to feel sorry for yourself. If the cycle continues long enough, you run the risk of appearing pathetic.

If you fall into this self-defeating trap, the best hope is to seek out situations that will give you a new perspective. For example: spend time with people who are truly deserving of compassion; ask a friend to tell you honestly whether it bothers him to hear you complain about your situation; join a support group.

You need to make a 180-degree shift, from aggravation to appreciation, from grumbling to gratitude. Otherwise, your half-empty

glass will empty completely.

Usable insight: If you keep feeling sorry for yourself, you’ll really have a reason to be sorry Self pity is comforting, because it allows us to blame external forces for our misfortunes. It justifies not taking action when taking action would be difficult, stressful, and where it could lead to failure.

Obviously not everything that happens to us is within our control. Accidents happen, people die, illness can strike, and fate can be cruel. But no matter what happens, you and you alone get to play the cards you’re dealt. You get to choose how you react when you lose your job, when you relapse and end up in rehab again, when your significant other cheats on you with your best friend.

The more you focus on what other people have and what you don’t, the more you’re going to feel sorry for yourself. The more you feel sorry for yourself, the less you’re going to move forward in your life. Despite what you might tell yourself, I can guarantee that not everyone who has it better than you, started out with less than you.

There are also people in this world who were born with a silver spoon. They’ve had everything handed to them without having to work for it. They might even be arrogant about it, even though they did nothing to deserve their good fortune.

You know what? Be happy for them. Why not? How does their good fortune affect your life in anyway? You only get to play the hand you’re dealt, and the more energy you spend obsessing over someone else’s lot in life, the less energy you’ll have to work towards improving your own.

How Can I Move Beyond Self Pity?

Ok, that’s enough tough love. If

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you’ve read this far, you are probably ready to let go of your self-pity, but you don’t know how to do it.

As I mentioned earlier, one of the reasons its so hard to get rid of self pity is because its such a comforting emotion. It doesn’t take any effort to feel sorry for yourself, but it takes tremendous effort to overcome life’s challenges and become a better person for it.

To make things worse, once self pity sets in, it becomes an ingrained pattern in our mind that’s hard to get rid of. We get trained to think negatively, to start the pity party when things don’t go well for us. So what can you do the next time you start feeling sorry for yourself?

1. Implement a Zero tolerance policy Start by telling yourself that you are no longer going to feel sorry for yourself. Right now, stop reading and take a moment to make this commitment to yourself.

It’s not going to be easy; you have ingrained patterns in your brain that encourage self-pity. But the next two steps should help you slowly but surely create new patterns.

2. Build Self Esteem Self-esteem can be a wonderful tool for fighting off self-pity. When you feel strong and confident in yourself, you have little need to feel sorry for yourself. Of course, building self-esteem is not an easy thing to do, especially if you’re used to self-loathing and pity.

Building true self-esteem is a process that you work on bit by bit, day by day. Here are some things you can do to improve your sense of self-worth: Exercise regularly and get into great shape Learn about nutrition and start eating healthy Do charity work Meditate.

Form new hobbies that requires socializing Do new things that are out of your comfort zone

Set small goals for yourself. Use these stepping stones to work towards achieving bigger goals.

Learn solid financial management. Learn that you don’t need to spend money to be happy, and that the things you own don’t define your worth Don’t expect overnight changes, because they won’t happen.

But if you keep striving for a tiny bit of personal improvement each day, one day you’ll look back at your old self and marvel at how much you’ve changed.

3. Be grateful for what you have Is the glass half full or half empty? Even if the glass is only 1/100 full, the way we choose to perceive it is the thing that counts.

No matter how little you have, there’s no doubt you have things to be grateful for. The fact that you’re on the internet right now, connected to the world’s information superhighway and reading the thoughts of another human being thousands of miles away is a miraclein itself.

Choosing to be grateful for what you have is a direct attack on self pity. You can’t be grateful and feel sorry for yourself at the same time. Of course, if you’re used to choosing self-pity, it might be difficult to get into a grateful mindset.

To retrain your negative thought patterns, I want you to try this exercise. Every single day for the next month, write down 5 things you’re grateful for every morning. Do it without fail.

It can be as simple as being thankful for the fresh morning air, that first sip of hot coffee in the morning, the smell of fresh bacon in the frying pan, or even the fact that you’re alive. You can repeat the same 5 things everyday if you want, as long as you take the time to come up with 5 reasons to be grateful and write them down.

Self-pity is a habit and a choice.

Take actions to unlearn this negative habit, and choose to bring some positivity into your life.

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Across (21 Jan - 19 Feb)

At this time of year, the planets emphasise the opposite side of the zodiac from your constellation. This sees other people playing a big part in your affairs, both in a welcome and enjoyable way, when it comes to your personal life and intimate affairs for example and in a less than immediately pleasurable fashion, when considering the say that some folk have over your options, choices and on occasions, freedom of movement. Nonetheless, although at times it is likely that a few sparks are going to fly, your relationships are blessed.

Pisces

Just a Thought

(20 Feb - 20 Mar)

You have been so caught up in a whirlwind of obligation, there has been little time for anything other than stuffing a few morsels down your throat, before tumbling into bed. Still, it has been a memorable period and one where you may have surprised yourself, with your ability to dig deeply into hidden reserves you never knew you had. Plus, various rewards on a personal level mean it hasn’t been an unmitigated round of drudgery. But keeping pace with other’s concerns, has left your own interests languishing, way down the list.

1. Slow moving ice mass (7) 5. Lawsuits (5) 8. Sacred song (5) 9. Hide (7) 10. No longer in existence (7) 11. A select few (5) 12. Avid (5) 14. Shrimp-like crustaceans (5) 19. Implements (5) 21. Grisly (7) 23. Irksome (7) 24. Ice hut (5) 25. Church officer (5) 26. Throw away (7)

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1. Burrowing rodent (6) 2. Conform (5) 3. Vast (7) 4. Repeat aloud from memory (6) 5. Small boat (5) 6. First and most important (7) 7. Found a solution (6) 13. Staved off (7) 15. Draws back with fear (7) 16. Sculpture (6) 17. Entertained (6) 18. On the far side (6) 20. Examine minutely (5) 22. Strong lightweight wood (5)

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GLASGOW EAST BOYS CLUB HELP IN SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN

GLASGOW East Boys Club have been helping in the search for Dennistoun man John Murphy.

Taking part in the Loch Lomond Football Festival at Stirling University, the boys raised awareness by showing cards with John’s details on them.

Youth Football Scotland have assisted by linking to the missing persons website on their website.

The club plan to hold a charity match to help raise funds for the family to help with the costs of the searches that are ongoing.

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How stress can be halting your fat loss You can have your calories on point. You can be exercising daily. You can be doing everything right and still not losing weight.

It can be infuriating but have you thought of everything?

Stress can have a serious effect on how quickly you lose body fat and where your body fat is stored.

Your body’s response to stress is to release the stress hormone cortisol.

Cortisol can halt muscle gain or even break down muscle, which in turn slows metabolic rate (the rate at which calories are burnt).

It is natural for your cortisol levels to fluctuate throughout the day, however if you are chronically stressed then your cortisol levels will remain heightened.

When cortisol levels remain raised then the body will store fat as it responds to being put under stress. Your body assumes that things are tough and will hold on to as much fat as possible. Cortisol can also cause more body fat to be stored in your abdominal area rather than other body parts.

of coffee a day? Caffeine can be a big reason for cortisol spikes! Try to reduce your caffeine intake as much as possible, you’ll also find you have less energy slumps and will feel great. Well you’ll maybe not feel great for you first few days without caffeine so I would suggest slowly bringing your intake down instead of just eliminating it straight away.

Wind down and relax! – It’s not uncommon for me to suggest to my clients that they use meditation techniques or participate in yoga (especially in the evening, before bed) to relax, reduce stress and unwind.

Sleep well to recover – If you’re working hard and training hard then you must make

sure you’re sleeping well to aid recovery.

Avoid foods that you know you are sensitive to – If you have intolerances or sensitivities to foods then eating them will encourage a stress response from your body. It’s best to avoid foods that are going to have a bad effect on your body anyway!

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So how can we reduce the stresses on the body?

Many of us get stressed out far too easily at work, so it’s best to separate your work life and your private life. Make sure you leave things at the office and don’t take your work home with you.

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THE POWER OF MUSIC

NEW research shows that listening to music can lift (or reinforce) your mood and lead to a greater quality of life.

The popularity of music festivals and online sites like Spotify and Pandora shows just how much music is part of our culture, but researchers continue to find that music can also be an integral part of our health Music is known to tap into various parts of the brain, that is why it is utilized by many experts in treating depressed or anxious patients. The meter, timber, rhythm and pitch of music are managed in areas of the brain that deal with emotions and mood. These key areas are the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and the parietal lobe.

The hippocampus, a structure of the limbic system, is responsible for spatial orientation, navigation and the consolidation of new memories. It also brings about emotional responses. The prefrontal cortex, on the other hand, manages extreme impulses and emotions. Known as the “seat of good judgment,” it enables one to make good and acceptable calls so that inappropriate behaviors are prevented.

Because of its ability to alter the different parts of the brain, music has been utilized in a number of therapies. For example, it has been applied to stroke victims to teach them how to talk once again. At the same time, it is recommended to stutterers so that they can dictate words clearly once again. Since it reaches the emotion-related barriers too,

music is now being utilized as a mood-altering therapy for depressed and anxious individuals.

People can successfully improve their moods and boost their overall happiness in just two weeks, according to recent research, published in The Journal of Positive Psychology.

In the study, participants improved their mood after being told to try to do so, but they only succeeded when they listened to the upbeat music of Copland, as opposed to the sadder tunes of Stravinsky. Other participants, who simply listened to the music without attempting to change their mood, didn’t report an increase in happiness.

For people to put the research into practice, however, they should be wary of too much introspection into their mood or constantly asking, “Am I happy yet?”.

“People could focus more on enjoying their experience of the journey towards happiness and not get hung up on the destination,” But music isn’t just good for elevating our mood. Another recent study found that people who are going through break-ups or having relationship problems prefer music and experiences that reflect their negative mood.

One study showed that the preference for sad music was significantly higher when people experienced an interpersonal loss as opposed to an impersonal loss, such as losing a game.

In another study, people were presented with various frustrating situations and asked to rate angry

music versus joyful or relaxing music. Consumers liked angry music more when they were frustrated by interpersonal violations, like being stood up on a date, than by impersonal hassles, like not having Internet access.

Music As Therapy This music research aligns with the larger arena of music therapy, defined as “the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals.”

Music therapy has been used for centuries as a way to restore energy, improve mood, and even help the body heal more naturally.

Dr. Frank Lipman, a pioneer in integrative and functional medicine, recommends musical timeouts as a way to calm your body and brain with soothing rhythms and to slow down your heart rate and help you breathe easier.

“My go-to, slow-it-down favorite tunes include anything by reggae genius Bob Marley or brain wave music master, Jonathan Goldman,” he wrote on his blog.

Making Your Own Music While listening to music has great health benefits, making your own, especially through

singing and chanting, is also therapeutic.

A study published showed that chanting the word “Om” was about as effective as implanting a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS). A VNS, which requires surgery and can affect the vocal cords, is beneficial for the treatment of both epilepsy and depression.

Both implantation of the VNS and chanting “Om” produce limbic deactivation, the opposite of what happens when we are depressed.

Listening to music, sound, and healing is all really about relaxing the nervous system,It works on a cellular level.

Research on telomeres—the end caps of DNA strands— found that longer strands are correlated with both longevity and quality of life.

Research showed that doing vocal singing sessions is a way to bring you into the present moment. Vocal improvisation is potentially a mindfulness practice and could be correlated to longer telomere lengths.

Singing is doubly beneficial for your body in that it helps relax you, but also helps you to feel energized.

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1. Glacier 5. Cases 8 Psalm 9. Conceal 10. Extinct 11. Elite 12. Eager 14. Krill 19. Tools 21. Macabre 23. Tedious 24. Igloo 25. Elder 26. Discard

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THE WRONG KIND OF SLEEP CYCLE The Sleep Council is warning of the dangers of going without sleep as another endurance athlete attempts to break a record and go without it this month.

Epic runner and cyclist Sam Boatwright is preparing to stay awake for up to two days as part of his bid to beat the record for cycling non-stop from John O’Groats to Land’s End, starting on August 21. To succeed Sam will need to go without sleep for up to 44 hours.

“Sam’s record attempt is typical of many endurance feats that sees athletes push themselves to the very limits,” said Lisa Artis, of The Sleep Council. Warning of the dangers that lack of sleep can bring she said: “When you stay awake for too long, your mind and body start to do extraordinary things. There is a great deal of mental stress involved too.”

Sleep deprivation impacts in serious ways.

Tiredness can impact on driving ability, reaction times and judgement and causes poor concentration, thinking, memory, increased irritability and hostility.

Said Lisa: “Sleeplessness leads to hallucinations and sensory dysfunction. Noises become louder, vision is affected and sufferers start to isolate themselves. Sleep deprivation can lead to mental meltdown. Forcing someone to stay awake is a known torture technique used in enemy interrogation!”

The Sleep Council offers some advice on surviving staying awake to those who are planning to go without sleep: Try a couple of hours of pre-endurance snoozing. You’ll feel more alert

and ready to exercise, BUT - allow at least 20 minutes after waking up before you do anything important. It takes that long for the brain to wake up.

After a big effort at the weekend you can use the early part of the week to get in some extra “recovery” sleep.

You can also “store up” extra sleep in advance. If adrenalin allows, bank some extra snooze over the couple of nights prior to your big activity. Your body will be slightly more resilient to any sleep deprivation.

What’s your bed like?

A good bed really does make a difference to how well you sleep. It’s a well-known fact that some athletes now have their own mattresses transported wherever they go!

Coffee, tea and chocolate all contain caffeine and related chemicals which promote wakefulness.

Lavender, passion flower, hops, orange blossom, Scot’s pine, camomile and peppermint all claim to promote sleep. And milky night time drinks really do help bring on the Zzzs.

The Romans thought that lettuce was good for sleep, but the crèmede-la-crème “sleep sandwich” has to be a banana, marmite and lettuce buttie: the banana and marmite contain natural substances that help induce sleep.

Over-the-counter sleep aids (containing promethazine, diphenhydramine, etc) may help you get drowsy, but be aware that they stay in the blood stream for eight hours and longer.

You may get to sleep, but you might not feel well when you try to get up.

Maximum sleepiness occurs when your biological clock temperature is at its lowest - usually around 4am.

Your personal level of alertness is controlled by your biological clock and by how much sleep you have had. Remember sleeplessness leads to poor concentration, thinking, memory, increased irritability and hostility.

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With Mark Johnson ONE SMALL STEP Live Review Man of Moon Hug and Pint 31st July 2015 MAN of Moon are an Edinburgh two piece featuring Chris Bainbridge (Vocals and guitar) and Mikey Reid (Drums and vocals).

Taking to the stage, they rattled through their set of heavy rock influenced songs channeling the spirt of doom rockers like Black Sabbath and Soundgarden, with crushing riffs, feedback and haunting melodies. Though not strictly rock, their range

is more than just a rock band with melodies and riffs that wouldn’t be out of place on later Radiohead albums.

Flirting between half time/ high energy uptempo beats and atmospheric interludes their distinct sound is dripping with guitar hooks,ethereal melodies and vocal harmonies, loud/quiet clean and overdriven guitar noise, their rock based sound is different enough for it to have a wider appeal to non rock fans.

Man of Moon’s debut single is out now on 7” Vinyl and download on Melodic Records.

For more information visit www.melodic.co.uk/theroad

NO APPLAUSE Live Review Martha Ffion Hug and Pint 13th August 2015

GLASGOW based Irish singer Martha Ffion has been building a reputation having recently been in session for BBC Scotland’s Vic Galloway and receiving airplay on BBC6 Music with her own brand of retro-inspired pop rock with a side of surf grunge.

Taking to the stage with her band who Martha called “The Green Ghouls” but

described themselves as “The F*cking Righteous Brothers” - a nod to a constantly changing name - they exploded into life.

The first few songs were new to me with Pixies-esque grungy pop riffs, 60s influenced west coast bubble gum pop melodies and twangy surf guitar lead hooks complimented by (barely audible) backing vocals.

Always upbeat with jaunty basslines and a garage rock fuzz guitar the band, who clearly enjoy playing together, created an infectious energy to compliment Martha’s strummy guitar style.

We were treated to a small bit of Rappers Delight – a nod to when they took The Sugarhill Gang’s slot on the main stage at this year’s Wickerman festival - was a fun filled interlude before playing the single “No Applause” – available as a postcard release on Lost Map records - before playing EP track “Sugarcoat” by which time Martha had ditched the guitar for a tambourine which was played with a Mick Jagger-esque gusto.

Despite a very poor front of house sound the band played on regardless and it couldn’t taint the overall effect, which showcases Martha’s dreamy, introspective, philosophical, hooky and melodic songwriting with charming, polished, angelic vocals.

Having been in the studio recording the new songs, I eagerly anticipate hearing the finished EP. For more information visit https://www. facebook.com/marthaffionmckay

THE ELOQUENCE OF THE MAN MACHINE

‘ELOQUENCE - The Complete Works’ is the definitive compilation of ex-Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür’s electronic pop compositions

from 2002 to the present day.

Born in 1947 in Frankfurt, Germany, Wolfgang Flür is synonymous as the electro-drummer of German electronic leg-

ends Kraftwerk during their most commercially successful period between 1973’s ‘Autobahn’ and 1986’s ‘Electric Cafe / Techno Pop’. Flür, with his then musical partner Florian Schneider, developed the world’s first electric drum pads board in 1973 for their recordings and stage performances.

Speaking about the compilation Wolfgang said “I selected the tracks on Eloquence to show the width of my artistic possibilities from lyric writing, melody development, working with my voice and my being involved in collaborations with interesting international artists”.

Wolfgang Flür is a self-styled, story-telling music presenter with the authenticity that having being a member of the foremost pioneering electronic band, Kraftwerk, affords him.

Wolfgang explains his musicality, “With Kraftwerk, I was a drummer and device inventor.

I only detected my own more

melodic musicality after I left my former group. If Kraftwerk played minimal electro, then I now play ‘maximal electro’; for example, I have nothing against the sound of a trumpet in a song if it fits well, as in my track “Best Friend’s Birthday”.

In this respect, Eloquence charts my development from a drummer-boy to a melody inventor and story-telling man and it’s been a great journey for me which makes me happy.

Since 2004, Flür has been presenting music worldwide in clubs and at festivals as the ‘Musik Soldat’ playing techhouse, industrial and electro works of his own as well as of Kraftwerk, Karl Bartos and other international artists who he’s friendly with. This has led to some amazing international collaborations which are gathered together for the first time ever and showcased on Eloquence.

Wolfgang explains, “As a collection, Eloquence shows

my way of performing most of my songs as a story-teller than a vocalist. I slip into roles like an actor inside the song, trying to be the character within the song”. All of this happened with my very talented music partner and co-producer Stefan Lindlahr in his Sonicfield Studio / Neunkirchen. I met Stefan the first time during recordings for “On The Beam“ in former Konrad Plank Studio / Neunkirchen. Stefan and I hadsome real great days when recordung most of the ELOQUENCE pop music tracks.

A truly international collection, ELOQUENCE in all of its editions - Clear Vinyl Double LP, CD and Download - includes German versions of ‘Cover Girl’ and ‘On The Beam’ and a Japanese version of ‘On The Beam’ sung by ex-Pizzicato Five’s vocalist Nomiya Maki.

For more information visit Wolfgang’s website at www. musiksoldat.de

NEW EAST END GUITAR TUTOR

THE East End has a new has a new private guitar tutor giving guitar and bass lessons.

Dennistoun based Michael Griffin has over 7 years teaching experience.

Having graduated with a degree in popular music performance from Edinburgh Napier University he has taught and played in organisation such as The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland and the Strathclyde Youth Orchestra.

He is offering guitar and bass lessons at lessons £20 per hour For more information contact michaelgriffinbass@gmail.com

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KIDS ENJOY FREE TIGERS REVOLUTION GLASGOW speedway’s new owners were delighted to issue an invite to every kid in Scotlnd to come and enjoy the Tigers’ revolution - for free.

Gerry and Michael Facenna, of Allied Vehicles - who completed a £1.5 million takeover of the club in the winter - want to introduce a new generation of fans to the high-speed motorsport.

The table-topping Tigers

faced Redcar Bears in a crucial Premier League encounter, as the home side power towards the dramatic end-of-season playoffs.

Michael said: “We’re working hard to build interest in Scottish speedway.

“Already we’ve had some bumper turnouts and it’s great to see people who’ve come back to speedway in Glasgow for the

first time in years.

“We also want to make sure we’re building the next generation of speedway fans, which is why we were happy to run this special kids- go-free promotion.”

Michael added: “I remember going to speedway and car racing wit my dad when I was a boy and I’ve still got the bug to this day.”

CITY THROUGH IN SCOTTISH CUP HOLDERS Glasgow City continued their defence of the Scottish Cup with a 4-1 over Aberdeen in the Granite City.

First half goals from Jo Love and Abbi Grant were added to after the break by Erin Cuthbert and Leanne Ross, before Aberdeen managed a consolation strike through captain Rachael Small.

Jo Love fired City ahead after 15 minutes heading home a Leanne Ross corner. Captain Leanne Ross had a good effort on the half volley smartly saved byBecky Flaherty before another good move saw debutant Julie Fleeting fire over from 20 yards.

O’Sullivan was next to try her luck mid-way into the first half. After cutting in from the left to make room for the shot, she fired over the bar from just outside the box.

Aberdeen squandered a great

chance to get back into the game after Hannah Stewart showed terrific pace down the left before sending a low cross along the 6 yard box which Rachael Small could only push wide after throwing herself full length at the ball.

Sixty seconds later and the away side doubled their advantage. City forward Abbi Grant hit a fantastic shot from distance which sailed over Flaherty and into the back of the net.

After the break City continued to dominate proceedings.

Love saw a snap shot go just wide of the target after another Ross corner. Erin Cuthbert, moved into a more advanced position for the second half, made it number 3, turning her marker well and shooting into the bottom corner past the outstretched palm of Flaherty.

Leanne Ross made it 4-0 with 83 minutes on the clock follow-

ing a well hit pass from O’Sullivan.

With 6 minutes remaining, Scott Booth’s side were denied a clean sheet, when Small headed home a cross from the right hand side.

Commenting on the win and performance, Booth said: “I am pleased with certain parts of the performance and the result overall was really good.

“It is difficult to come to Aberdeen and dominate the ball and create chances. Credit to Aberdeen, even after we went 4-0 up, they hit us with a goal, which is the first goal we have lost since I am came to the club, so I am a little disappointed, but of course that is the standards we are trying to reach at this club. “I am delighted we are through to the next round and getting four goals was great.” * Many thanks to City photographer Tommy Hughes.

DICKSON: I’M LOVING IT! THREE Glasgow Tigers Speedway riders only just missed out on maximums as they put Redcar to the sword to continue their play-off charge.

The Tigers were rampant against the Bears, winning 6228 scoring six 5-1s in a row in the latter part of the meeting to sail off into the distance.

Reserve Victor Palovaara was only denied a full house by a puncture while leading his first race in heat two, and both Richard Lawson and Aaron Summers were unbeaten by an opponent until heat 15 - when a bike problem scuppered Summers’ maximum at the death.

It added another three points to the Tigers’ bid to finish inside the top two for the end-of-season showdown.

Team manager Stewart Dickson said he was “loving” his team’s form - and ran out of superlatives for his six-man side - who were helped by guest and former Tiger Josh Grajczonek at No 1.

He said:”I thought we would win but some of the racing was really good. We had lots of passing.

“A special mention for Victor -

who got a maximum apart from when he got a puncture in the race he was leading. All in all, really good and I’m very pleased.

I’m loving it. It was a great meeting and a great victory.

“I think the reserves and second strings are riding the lines that Richard Lawson and Aaron Summers are on, and it’s working for them.

“We’re winning races because confidence is high. The guys are going out expecting to win races - that’s the key - so it was thoroughly enjoyable. It’s good when you win and everyone is happy.”

Redcar had actually led the match 7-5 after two heats when Palovaara’s wheel problem let them in for a 4-2.

But the injury-hit Bears, who were without four of their original seven riders, only had three race winners all day – two of those coming from Jonas B Andersen, who was by far their best rider.

Tigers scorers: Aaron Summers 16+1, Victor Palovaara 12+3, Richard Lawson 12+2, James Sarjeant 9+1, Josh Grajczonek (guest) 7+1, Hynek Stichauer 6+1, Kauko Nieminen R/R.

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SATURDAY MORNING LEAGUE BOWLS EXTRA: CHAMPIONSHIPS RECEIVES SKY-HIGH CUP BOOST ANDY BRYANT firmly believes the Strathclyde Saturday Morning League is the best in the country- and one look at their overall membership of 41 clubs backs up his opinion.

The League Secretary/Treasurer points to a list of participants stretching right through the Strathclyde area, with competitive Premier, First and Second Divisions.

Said Andy: “We are awaiting confirmation that Shawfield Greyhounds will continue with their league sponsorship.

“In the meantime, we have received a tremendous boost with the news that Harley’s Sky Bar (Rutherglen) will now promote and back the Strathclyde Cup. We have made the draw for the First and Second Rounds.”

With five domestic cups on offer - plus the national trophy -and quite a few clubs within our circulation areas, we can look forward to plenty of quality football action.

Here is a round-up of what has been happening during the summer break.

TOP-TABLE APPOINTMENTS: Chairman - Alex McDowall. Vice-President and Divisional Officer - Gerry Allan.

Secretary/ Treasurer - Andy Bryant. Match Secretary/Registration Co-Ordinator - Craig Burton. Minute Secretary- Neil Cameron. Divisional Registration Officer – Stuart Milligan.

Executive Officer - Craig Walker.

HARLEY’S SKY BAR STRATHCLYDE CUP, First

Round- Southside Whitecart v Firhill United; Renfrew v South Lanarkshire United; Manhattan Blacks v Kirkintilloch Thistle; AFC Ravenscraig v Hardgate; Quayside v Calderglen; Westwood v Shawbridge; Semsa v AS Airdrie; Kelvinbridge v Kilbride Villa; Motherwell CT v Bengal Lancers.

PRESIDENTS CUP, First Round - Whitecrook v Glenwood Thistle; EK Accies v Bengal Lancers ; Petershall Villa v Barshaw; Southside v South Lanarkshire; Calderglen v Cambusnethan Talbot; Hardgate v Westwood; Tantallon v Kelvinbridge; DTI v Semsa.

CHALLENGE CUP, First Round - AS Airdrie v Firhill United; Victoria Croftfoot v Quayside; Shawbridge v EDFC; Blochairn Star v Maryhill Black Star; Motherwell CT v Renfrew; AFC Ravenscraig v Dennistoun Vale; Kirkintilloch Thistle v Windlaw; Kilbride Villa v Tynecastle.

Round One of the Presidents Cup and Challenge Cup are played over two legs.

LEAGUE FORMATION: Premier Division AS Airdrie, AFC Ravenscraig, Blochairn Star, Dennistoun Vale, East Dunbartonshire, Kirkintilloch Thistle, Maryhill Black Star, Motherwell CT, Renfrew, Shawbridge, Tynecastle, Windlaw.

First Division Bengal Lancers, Calderglen, Canbusnethan Firhill United, Glenwood, Kilbride, Petershall Villa, Quayside, Semsa, Southside, Tantallon, Victoria Croft-

foot, Westwood, Whitecrook.

Second Division AFC Manhattan, Bargeddie, Barshaw, Carluke, Chaplains, DTI, EK Accies, EK Thistle, , Hardgate, Kelvinbridge, Plains, South Lanarkshire, Southside Whitecart, UB United, Westercommon.

LIFE MEMBERSHIPS: Two new names were confirmed.

Well done to Bernie Vallely (Tynecastle A.F.C) and Mark Dyer (Shawbridge).

CHARITY SHIELD: Benburn Juniors’s new ground hosted the pre-season Charity Shield clash between last season’s Premier Division champions, Tynecastle A.F.C. and a strong Strathclyde Saturday Morning League Select squad.

The Select ran out 6-0 winners.

Meanwhile, the Sunday Central Amateur Football League staged their Charity Match between Castlemilk Dynamo, last season’s Premier Division champions, and second- place, The Treble Two, at Fullarton Park, Tollcross.

Dynamo won a seven-goal thriller 4-3 (1-1 half-time), and the second half saw both teams chasing victory.

Charities to benefit are Erskine Hospital and SAMH. WEEKEND RESULTS: Bengal Lancers 14, Hardgate 0; Blochairn Star 3, Drumchapel 2; Maryhill Black Star 3, Blantyre 1; Motherwell 3, Westercommon 1; Southside Whitecart 7, Bargeddie 3; Shawbridge 2, Semsa 7; Silverburn 3, Firhill United 1.

FINNART WIN LOMOND PLATE FINNART 2000 age group have won yet another trophy.

The Under-16s beat Jerviston (Motherwell) 2-1 in the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival Plate Final.

The three-day tournament involved several age groups -

including a girls’ section.

Finnart lost their opening group games against Jerviston and Cambuslang, but hit back to defeat Ayr Boswell. That setup a Plate Semi-Final against American opponents, DS Stoddart Red Metro, who lost 1-0.

Connor McKenzie converted a penalty- kick.

In Sunday’s Final, Finnart defeated Jerviston 2-1. Scorers: Jack McIlveen and Martin Scanlan.

Full round-up (reports/photograph) in our next issue.

LSK SUPPLIES WEST YOUTHS UNDER-21 football has been stunned by the folding of Campsie Black Watch.

The Blackies, founded in 1943, were record Scottish Challenge Cup and National Lady Darling Cup holders.

Sauchie Juniors are another late withdrawal leaving League Match Secretary Robert Toohill to construct fixture lists for the following clubs.

PREMIER DIVISION: An-

tonine, Bonnyton, Claremont, EK Rolls Royce, Goldenhill, Harmony Row, Johnstone Burgh, Kirkie Rob Roy, Rossvale, Rutherglen Glencairn, St Peters Giffnock North, Tower Hearts, Wishaw W Wanderers,Pollok Juvs.

FIRST DIVISION: Albion Rovers, Barrhead Arthurlie, Bishopton Juniors, Giffnock S.C., Glasgow University, Holytown Colts, Maryhill Jun-

iors, Milngavie, Port Glasgow, Steins, St Mirren YFC, Vale of Leven, Victoria F.C., West Park United.

SECOND DIVISION: Ashfield F.C., Baljaffray, Broomhill S.C., Campsie F.C., Castlemilk, Drumchapel Ams, Dunbeth, Erskine YC, Glentyan, Grahamston, Hamilton Accies Inverclyde, Johnstone Burgh Youth, Renfrewshire Thistle, St Andrews, St Mungo’s.

NORTH Eastern Bowling clubs experienced mixed emotions at Northfield’s (Ayr) National Championships, writes JACK HIGH. KIRKHILL won the Senior Fours title with some superb play.

LAURA WELSH (Garrowhill), who has previously won at Northfield, reached the Ladies Singles Semi-Final, where she was defeated by the eventual winner.

SHETTLESTON were represented by A Laing and D McKenna for the second year running in the Mixed Pairs at Northfield.

R Kinloch (Jnr) represented Shettleston in the Junior Singles at Northfield.

SHETTLESTON won the GBA Sponsored Fours at Barr and Stroud on July 12.

Ian Colligan has kindly contacted GENN Sport with a round-up of recent competitions at Culrain Street.

T.C.B Invitation Fours: Winners – Houldsworth. Runners-Up - Auchinairn.

Mixed Rinks: Winners - D Melrose, S Melrose, R Melrose, and A Cairns. Runners-Up - J Liddle, E Liddle Snr, S Gill and P Gill.

Cairns and Scott Invitation

Triples: Winners - B Bowers, R Shea and J Bishop (visitor).

Runners-Up - R Mooney, E Liddle Jnr, and S.P. Freeman.

John Kelly Nominated Triples: Winners - M Young, A Doughty and R Kinloch Jnr. Runners-Up - J Brennan, D McDonald and J Clarke.

Pat Fannan Invitation Fours: Winners - Mount Vernon. Runners-Up - Auchinairn.

Mixed Triples: Winners - N McLeod, P Clarke and J Clarke.

Runners-Up - B O’Hara, M Young and R Lawson.

Co-op Funeralcare Invitation Triples: Winners - Saltocoats.

Runners-Up - Woodilee.

The Preliminary Round of the N.E. Jubilee Trophy has lit up Friday evening bowling throughout the district.

RESULTS: The following clubs won through to Round One, which involves eight different venues.

SINGLES Baillieston, Kirkhill, Tollcross, and North British.

PAIRS- Shettleston, Whitevale, Belvedere and Tollcross.

TRIPLES- Mount Vernon, Carmyle, Tollcross and and Whitevale.

FOURS- St Rollox, Shettleston, Parkhead and Belvedere.

With the Glasgow Fair Hol-

iday fortnight break now a distant memory, the Lanarkshire Leagues are in full swing.

Baillieston, Carmyle, Foxley, Chryston, Garrowhill, Mount Vernon, Sandyhills and Shettleston are participating.

Thank you to Mr Alex Morrison (Garrowhill) for sending through full details of the championships and local action to GENN Sport.

MR DOUGLAS BRENNAN, of Whitevale Bowling Club, has contacted the GENN with feedback from the recent Charity Tournament, which involved no fewer than 23 rinks on a wet Sunday.

He said: “The event was well attended, and won by a rink from Whitevale.

“The final total (money raised) will be a few weeks away, but Stobhill Hospital Kidney Patients Association have already received the sum of £2015, with more to come.

“I will let you know the final total. It has been such a success that it’s on again next year.”

Well done to everyone involved. We are always delighted to publicise such positivity from these events, which brings the community - and beyond - all together. To everyone involved, keep up the excellent work.

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SHETTLESTON Juniors have freed defender Rab Jenner and midfielder Con Boyle.

The Greenfield Park club have also signed ex-Wellhouse Amateurs player Craig Halliday, who made his full competitive debut against Thorniewood United in the Sectional League Cup at Greenfield Park.

ST ROCH Juniors have extended their season ticket sales deadline until August 25.

Over 100 have already been purchased.

Prices are: Adult £30, OAP/ Unemployed £15, Under-16s and Carers go free.

FOXLEY Bowling Club have applied to re-join the N.E. Winter Carpet Bowls League.

However, Whitevale Bowling Club will not be involved.

The League Annual General Meeting is taking place at Shettleston Bowling Club on September 2.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL ROUND-UP

MARYHILL Juniors manager Jim Delaney was delighted to come through the club’s final pre-season friendly with four goals and no injury worries.

Furay, McKay, Asanti and Tolland scored against Johnstone Burgh Under-21s at the Firhill Complex.

Said Jim: “Johnstone are managed by ex-Maryhill Juniors player, John Sherry ( a nice guy), and they were well organised. Excellent opposition.

“I felt we could have been a bit more clinical in front of goal first half. Three substitutes scored for us.

“I have been really impressed with our application and attitude throughout the pre-season.”

Starting line-up: Hay; Akinyemi, Walton, Banks, McLer-

non; Quinn, Beckley, Ferguson, Callender; Monaghan and Furay. Six substitutes were used.

SHETTLESTON made a great start to the sponsored Euroscot Engineering Sectional League Cup against Thorniewood United at Greenfield Park.

Thorniewood won Section 3 last season, but they were blown away 4-1. Town raced into a 4-0 half-time lead thanks to a hattrick by Scott Anson and one from Ricky McIntosh.

What a difference a year makes. ST ROCH turned a 10-2 defeat into a 2-1 victory over Bellshill Athletic in the same section.

Fans at James McGrory Park only had to wait until 11 minutes, when Robert Maguire converted a penalty kick after Jor-

dan Logan was fouled. Bellshill equalised before the interval, but Darryl Naismith netted a fully deserved second half winner for the Candy Rock.

Over in Group 6, ASHFIELD trailed to a first half John Allan header against Clydebank at Holm Park. Bankies’ Trialist scored twice - 74 and 79 minutes - to complete their 3-0 win.

In Section 8, I watched Rob Roy beat Rossvale 5-0 at Petershill Park. Kevin Watt gave them a 2-0 interval lead. Willie Sawyers, and own goal and substitute Stephen Maguire also netted. Rossvale goalkeeper Jordan Bowskill, who had been red carded after a late flare-up, was taken to hospital and was operated on almost 24 hours later.

We hope he makes a speedy and successful recovery.

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SHETTLESTON face a tough opening in the sponsored Stagecoach Super Premier Division.

Town, who have never played in the top-flight, but earned their place after back-to-back promotions, kick-off the campaign against champions and Scottish Junior Cup holders Auchinleck Talbot at Beechwood Park on Saturday, Auguust 29.

Seven days later,Greenfield Park will host the visit of big-spending Irvine Meadow, led by ex-Ashfield boss Stevie Rankin, followed by Kirkintilloch Rob Roy – also promoted last term (third place) after beating Shotts Bon Accord in a two-leg play-off that relegated the Hannah Park club into the Super First Division.

PETERSHILL, who finished fifth last season, have again embarked on a big turnover of players during the summer recess. The Springburn club are away to Beith Juniors, followed

by Glenafton Athletic (home) and Auchinleck Talbot (away).

MARYHILL, third-top in the Central District First Division last term, travel to Neilston Juniors, who were relegated from the Super First Division.

VALE OF CLYDE welcome promoted Johnstone Burgh to Fullarton Park, Tollcross for their opening-day league fixture.

ST ROCH, up from the Second Division, aim to get off to a flier at the expense of visitors Wishaw Juniors.

ASHFIELD have endured three successive relegation seasons, and won’t want to stay in the Central District Second Division for more than one year.

Their re-vamped squad are away to Royal Albert.

Neighbours GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE were pipped by St Roch for the third promotion place last season, and open up against Forth Wanderers at Keppoch Park.

Here is a full club-by-club

guide to three weeks of league games.

Super Premier Division: August 29 – Auchinleck Talbot v Shettleston; Beith Juniors v Petershill.

September 5 - Petershill v Glenafton; Shettleston v Irvine Meadow.

September 12 - Auchinleck Talbot v Petershill; Shettleston v Kirkintilloch Rob Roy. Central District First Division: August 29 - Neilston v Maryhill; Vale of Clyde v Johnstone Burgh; St Roch v Wishaw.

September 5 - Maryhill v Vale of Clyde; St Anthony v St Roch.

September 12 - Renfrew v Maryhill; St Roch v Carluke; Vale of Clyde v Larkhall Thistle.

Central District Second Division: August 29 - Glasgow Perthshire v Forth Wanderers; Royal Albert v Ashfield. September 5 - East Kilbride Thistle v Glasgow Perthshire; Ashfield v Port Glasgow. September 12 - Glasgow Perthshire v Newmains; Ashfield v Gartcairn.

TIRED FINNART EARN PRAISE FINNART 2004 Coach Gary Watson has heaped praise on the young squad after seven players returned from holiday and went straight into the Harmony Row Football Festival.

He told GENN Sport: “It was a very long and tiring day for our boys considering we only started back training the night (Friday) before.

“There were seven 30 minute games - with only a 5-10 minute break in between. We only had seven players and no substitutes.

“All our usual seven outfield players took a turn each in

TO THE FOUR BROOMHOUSE F.C. defeated East Kilbride YM 4-0 on the opening day of the new Caledonian Amateur Football League Cup (Section One).

POSTAL United, under new management, recorded a 4-0 victory at Stirling City in the Fosters Central Scottish Amateur League.

goal (no ‘keeper), and they did well.”

Mr Watson and his backroom staff can rightly be proud of the following players: Gary Watson, Scott McMartin, Thomas Reid, Jay Gordon, Marshall O’Hara, Connor Boyce and Ryan Smith.

RESULTS: Finnart 2, Westerton 2. Ryan Smith (2); Finnart 3, Palace Park 0. Ryan Smith, Marshall O’Hara and Jay Gordon; Finnart 2, St Andrews 3. Marshall O’Hara and Jay Gordon; Finnart 2, Harmony Row 1. Marshall O’Hara and Jay Gordon; Finnart 0, Palace Park 4. Finnart 1, Rangers Girls

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COLTS FESTIVAL BUDHILL Football Academy 2005 Orange team were outstanding at the Cumbernauld Colts Festival.

1. Ryan Smith (pen); Finnart 1, Renfrew Juniors 3. Marshall O’Hara.

Meanwhile, FINNART 2005 topped a five-team group - one game against each other - and won the mini round-robin Tillicoultry Football Festival.

RESULTS: Finnart 3, Stenhousemuir 1. Hayden Fisher (2) and Cruz Wilson; Finnart 1, Campsie Milan 3. Jay Anderson; Finnart 3, Arsenal Yellow 1. Scott McEwan (2) and Jay Anderson; Finnart 3, Campsie Madrid 2. Declan Welsh, Scott McEwan and Paul Archer.

Well done, lads.

CITY SIGNING GLASGOW City F.C. have signed Rangers Ladies defender Sarah Clelland.

SPOTLIGHT: AMATEUR FOOTBALL PRE-SEASON tournaments provided an excellent format for local amateur clubs to gain match fitness.

Four Saturdays at Stepford Road were sponsored by Ultimate Car Wash, and provided plenty of goals in a group which featured eventual winners Tynecastle A.F.C., runners-up Garrowhill Thistle, Red Star and Easthall Star.

RESULTS: Week One - Garrowhill 3, Tynecastle 4; Red Star 2, Easthall 1. Week Two - Red Star 2, Tynecastle 2; Garrowhill 1, Easthall 1. Week Three- Red Star 1, Garrowhill 6; Tynecastle 4, Easthall 0.

3rd/4th Play-Off: Red Star 0, Easthall Star 4. Final: Tynecastle AFC 1, Garrowhill Thistle 0.

FINNART Amateurs failed in their attempt to win the East Kilbride YM F.C. Annual Invitation Tournament. The Bridgeton club lost 2-1 against Shawlands F.P. in their Sunday Final. Football is all about putting the ball in the net - Finnart failed badly in that department - and they can have no complaints.

Shawlands used long diagonal passes to lone striker Mooney, who opened the scoring, and goal No 2 followed a quick break.

Last-ditch clearances and missed opportunities told a sorry tale before Steven Wilson converted a penalty kick. Finnart Man of the Match – Andrew Blair.

Earlier, Finnart, who had won Group 3, defeated Group 4 table-toppers Possil YM 5-1 in the first Semi-Final.

The East End team started at a blistering pace and were 3-0 up inside 31 minutes. Steven Wilson curled in the opener from 12 yards before the excel-

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lent Ryan McLean netted his fifth goal in four game since arriving from South Camlachie Y.P. McLean then danced through the YM defence before playing the ball onto Philip Blair for a tap- in.

Possil, who had pace in wide areas, reduced the leeway before half-time, but it was a short lived comeback. A great passing move was finished off

by Paul McLean’s deft flick.

Amid substitutions, Possil were picked off when Andy Forrest burst clear and made no mistake. Man of the Match Ryan McLean.

WELLHOUSE AMATEURS have been forced to disband - a year short of their 40th anniversary.

I revealed in our last issue that the famous East End club - Scottish Amateur Cup holders in 2013 - had been allowed time to try and put a squad together by the Fosters Central Scottish A.F.L. after being left short of players at the start of their pre-season. Sadly, they could not turn things around.

Devastated Founder Member Robert Noble revealed: “It is now official - Wellhouse have folded due to a lack of players.

Alex Yule (Chairman) tried to keep the club going, but it did not happen.”

I hear BROOMHOUSE F.C. have signed midfield pair Chris Hopkins and Marc McGeough, who played at Wellhouse last season.

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THE Sports Council for Glasgow have set a deadline of Friday, September 4 to receive nominations for their Annual Awards night.

PROVISIONAL CUP DATES vember 21 respectively.

January 16, 2016, has been set aside for the Fourth Round.

Remaining dates at present are: Fifth Round- February 13, 2016, and Sixth Round – March 12, 2016.

Saturday (April 9) and Sunday (April 10) are listed for the

Semi-Final first legs.

Second leg games should take place on Saturday, April 16 or Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Yet to be confirmed from Hampden Park is a possible date for the Scottish Junior Cup Final - Sunday, May 29, 2016.

Dear Tom Thanks for the coverage of our “Summer Football Academy” at the Jame McGrory Park and Glenconner Park. A

big success so far (mid-July) with around 80 kids at the two parks. Good feedback from parents, too.

Keep up the good work. The “GENN” is indeed a “GEM”

of a local paper, and a great encouragement to our community.

Yours In Sport, Jim Friel, President, St Roch Juniors F.C.

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Chris Hughes netted a penalty kick, and Jamie Cochrane ( Tynecastle A.F.C.) was voted Player of the Tournament.

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AROUND THE GREENS MATCH ACTION REPORTS GARROWHILL Bowling Club continue their Social Calendar with Occasions (Cabaret/Dance) on Saturday, August 22, writes JACK HIGH. Blackberry Way are at the club on September 19, and the Closing Day is October 3.

October 24 will have Heartbeat for entertainment at the Social Evening, and members should note a Sportsman’s Dinner/ Speakers is booked for Friday, November 6.

Two further evenings on the Social Calendar are November 28 - Jerry Anderson, and December 19 - Crossroads.

Garrowhill Bowling Club Family Fortunes Competition.

Birrell Corrance Shield donated by the firm of funeral directors from Baillieston.

WINNERS: Ann and Bob Wylie, with Mary McCluskey.

RUNNERS-UP: Billy and Alan Key, with Andy Davies.

Thanks to Mr Alex Morrison for supplying those details.

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SHETTLESTON: AUGUST 13 - Glasgow Bowling League (6.30pm).

AUGUST 20Glasgow Bowling League (6.30pm).

Both of these fixtures have 1 home rink/ 4 players.

AUGUST 21 - Lanarkshire League Division 13 at

home against Hamilton Caley (6.30pm).

AUGUST 22- First Finals Day 9 2pm).

AUGUST 24- Ladies Final Week (2pm).

AUGUST 29- Second Finals Day (2pm).

SEPTEMBER 6- 2 x 2 Competition at home (2.30pm).

SEPTEMBER 8- Ladies Two-Bowl Singles (1.30pm).

SEPTEMBER 13- Bobby Young Memorial Game. Both greens required (10.30am).

SEPTEMBER 15- Ladies Two-Bowl Singles (1pm).

SEPTEMBER 19- Auchinairn Friendly at home. Both greens required/ 10.30am.

OCTOBER 2 - Ladies Closing Day Game (1pm).

OCTOBER 3- Annual Bowls Meeting (12 noon). Gents Closing Day Game (2pm).

GARROWHILL: AUGUST 13 - Ladies Millenium Triples (10am).

AUGUST 15 - Open Competition.

AUGUST 26 - Ladies Finals Day. AUGUST 29 - Finals Day. SEPTEMBER 1 - Ladies Millenium Pairs (1pm) SEPTEMBER 6 - Ossy Pairs (10am).

SEPTEMBER - 7 Mens Senior Balloted Pairs (11am).

OCTOBER 1 - Ladies Closing Day (2.20pm) Two Greens.

OCTOBER 3 - Closing Day.

(2.30pm). Two Greens.

MOUNT VERNON: AUGUST 15- Ladies Championship Day (2pm).

AUGUST 18Gents Semi-Finals (6pm).

AUGUST 19Gents Semi-Finals (6pm).

AUGUST 22- Ladies Past Presidents Day (2pm).

AUGUST 25Gents Semi-Finals (6pm).

AUGUST 26 - Gents Semi-Finals (6pm).

AUGUST 29 - First Gents Finals Day (2pm).

AUGUST 30- Friends Fours Gents (10am).

SEPTEMBER 5-Second Gents Finals Day (2pm).

SEPTEMBER 12- League Cup Pairs (1pm).

SEPTEMBER 26- Juniors Closing Day (10am).

SEPTEMBER 27-Ladies Closing Day (2pm).

OCTOBER 3- Gents Closing Day (2pm).

OCTOBER 24- Prize Giving and Dance (7pm).

SANDYHILLS: AUGUST 15 - Lades v Gents TBA. AUGUST 22/ AUGUST 23 Finals 2pm.

SEPTEMBER 5 - Mixed Pairs.

SEPTEMBER 12- HomeNorth British Friendly (2pm).

SEPTEMBER 19- Two-Bowl Singles.

OCTOBER 3 - Closing Day.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Blantyre Vics 1, Shettleston 2; Kilsyth Rangers 0, St Roch 4; Chryston 2, Postal United 6; Vale of Clyde 0, Shotts Bon Accord 1; Ashfield 0, Larkhall Thistle 2.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 - Ashfield 1, Dundee Downfield 2; Sauchie 3, Petershill Juniors 2; Shettleston 0, Bonnyrigg Rose 4; Vale of Clyde 0, Pollok Juniors 2; St Roch 3, Port Glasgow 0; Gartcosh United 1, Postal United 0; Dennistoun Vale 3, Calderglen 2; Petershall Villa 2, Maryhill Black Star 7.

Dunipace Juniors Tournament, Semi-Finals - Dunipace 4, East Stirling 1; Maryhill Juniors 7, East Kilbride Thistle 1.

Stepford Tournament, Group Stages - Red Star 1, Garrowhill Thistle 6; TynecastleAFC 4, Easthall Star 0.

East Kilbride YM FC Tour-

nament- Group 3: Finnart 5, EKYM (SAFL) 3.

Rosehill Tournament, Semi-final - Rosehill United 2, Muirton AFC 5. Final - Southside United 2, Muirton AFC 3.

SUNDAY, JULY 26- Dunipace Juniors Tournament,Final - Maryhill Juniors 1, Dunipace Juniors 1 (Dunipace won 5-4 on pens).

MONDAY, JULY 27 - St Roch 7,Dennistoun Vale 0.

TUESDAY, JULY 28- East Kilbride YM FC Tournament, Semi-Final - Finnart 5, Possil YM 1.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 - Shettleston 2, Hearts X1 2; Postal United 5, Maryhill Juniors Under-21 0; Cumbernauld Colts 1, Petershill Juniors 2; Vale of Clyde 2, Dalziel Ams 2; Giffnock North 3, Dennistoun Vale 1.

East Kilbride YM FC Tour-

nament, Semi-Final - Shawlands F.P. 4, Ferguslie Star 2.

THURSDAY, JULY 30 Maryhill Thistle 1, Maryhill Juniors 4; St Roch 4, BSC Glasgow Youths 1.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 - St Andrews United 4, Shettleston 0; St Roch 4, Vale of Leven Juniors 1; Largs Thistle 2,Petershill Juniors 3; Finnart 2, Dennistoun Vale 2; Kelvinbridge 4, Bargeddie 2; Spartans Under-20s 0, Maryhill Juniors 6; Stewarton United 2, Postal United 2; Finnart 2, Dennistoun Vale 2.

Stepford Tournament, 3rd/4th Place Play-Off - Easthall Star 4, Red Star 0. Final Tynecastle AFC 1, Garrowhill Thistle 0.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2- East Kilbride YM FC Tournament, Final - Finnart 1, Shawlands F.P. 2.

HAMILTON F.P. 0, FINNART 1.

AN own goal gave Finnart their second win in the EKYM tourney. Hamilton had the better spells in the second half, but Finnart resisted their attacks.

Man of the Match- Phil McCabe.

FINNART 5, EAST KILBRIDE 3.

TWO own goals allied to counters from Brian Blair, Steven Wilson and Dylan McLean wrapped up Group 3 for the Bridgeton club.

GLASGOW EAST B.C. 2, WISHAW B.C. 3.

LAST-minute winner from Wishaw. East scorers were Copland and White. Man of the Match vote - McLean.

GLASGOW EAST B.C. 6, CAMBUSLANG THISTLE 1.

FIRST half Kelly double and a Mair opener at Greenfield.

Lang reduced the leeway, but McLaughlin curled home a terrific free kick on the hour mark.

With both teams showing signs of tiredness, J Thomson and S Thomson completed the scoring.

Other results: Under-16: Glasgow East 9, Barrhead 0.

Under-14: Glasgow East 4, Everton BC 2.

BLANTYRE VICS 1, SHETTLESTON 2.

TOWN trailed to a first half Smith goal. Parker and Anson were involved in a move which resulted in a Blantyre defender putting through his own goal.

More good play between Campbell, McIntosh and Graeme Ramage saw the latter score (2-1).

ASHFIELD JUNIORS 0, LARKHALL THISTLE 2.

FIRST game for new Ashfield boss Robert Docherty. Larkie goals from Brian Felvus and Matthew Clark. Information kindly supplied by Larkhall Secretary Fiona Tierney.

BROOMHOUSE F.C. 1, NEWMAINS 2.

TUESDAY friendly at Greenfield. Boylan and Byrne netted.

KILSYTH RANGERS 0, ST ROCH 4.

IMPRESSIVE result and performance from the Candy Rock.

An own goal, Baboucarr Mussa and Jordan Logan (2) at Duncansfield Stadium.

ST ROCH 3, PORT GLASGOW 0.

THREE first half goals sank ten-man Port. Drryl Naismith gave Candy the perfect start

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after 7 minutes, and he scored again five minutes later. Jordan Logan made it 3-0 just before half-time.

ASHFIELD JUNIORS 1, DUNDEE DOWNFIELD 2.

SUPERB display from Anton Nugent and the woodwork kept the scoreline respectable. Nugent made eight saves, while Downfield hit the bar (three times) and post once at the Peugeot Ashfield Stadium.

Ryan Rigden and Jordan Thomson hit second half Dundee goals. Bob Docherty replied 19 minutes from time.

SHETTLESTON 0, BONNYRIGG ROSE 4.

AN own goal gave Rose their half-time advantage. Ross Archibald, Lewis Turner (penalty) and Dean Hoskins struck in a nine-minute spell inside the last quarter.

VALE OF CLYDE 0, POLLOK JUNIORS 2.

NEW Lok signing, Colin Williamson, scored after 20 minutes. Keiran McAleenan added their second in 62 minutes.

SAUCHIE JUNIORS 3, PETERSHILL 2.

THREE poorly conceded first half goals at Recreation Park. Connor Kelly (12 mins, 23) and Gary McCulloch (32). Peter Bradley and James Brough for Peasy, who made seven second half changes, and saw Chris Craig miss a penalty kick.

GLASGOW CITY 3, CELTIC 0.

CITY Head Coach Scott Booth got off to a winning start with goals from Grant (first half),Shine and McMurchie.

ST ROCH 7, DENNISTOUN VALE 0.

MONDAY evening friendly.

Keiran Martin double and TJ McCluskey before half-time.

The latter, Jordan Logan, Brian Henderson and Darryl Naismith netted before the end of 90 minutes.

CUMBERNAULD COLTS 1, PETERSHILL 2.

PEASY used 20 players against their Lowland League hosts at Broadwood. Goals from Jason Eliott and Michael Daly.

SHETTLESTON 2, HEARTS XI 2.

EXCELLENT work-out for both teams. Scott Anson and Keigan Parker for the Greenfield Park club.

GIFFNOCK NORTH 3, DENNISTOUN VALE 1.

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NORTH took the honours via Craig Fry, an own goal and Barry Callaghan.

MARYHILL THISTLE 1, MARYHILL JUNIORS 4.

THISTLE gave a great account of themselves at Woodfarm High School. The Saturday Morning Amateur League were level 1-1 at half-time.

Captain Paul Callender (2), Andrew Banks and new signing Jamie Docherty netted for the Juniors.

ST ROCH 4, BSC GLASGOW YOUTHS 1.

FIVE pre-season wins on the bounce for Candy. Baboucarr Musa (2), TJ McCluskey and Darryl Naismith.

ST ROCH 4, VALE OF LEVEN 1.

DOUBLE from Jordan Logan, Jason McCormick, and TJ McCluskey.

ST ANDREWS UNITED 4, SHETTLESTON 0.

THREE red cards in this friendly as nine-man Town conceded goals to Schiavone (54 mins), Holden (58), McManus (83), and Sturrock (88).

LARGS THISTLE 2, PETERSHILL 3.

TWO new signings on target for Peasy - James Brough and Scott Davidson - alongside Kieran Daw. Alan Frizzell (2) for Largs.

SPARTANS 0, MARYHILL JUNIORS 6.

GREAT bonding day out and six different scorers for Maryhill at Ainslie Park. Callender, Quinn, Asanti, Fraser, Docherty and Furay.

SPARTANS LADIES 0, GLASGOW CITY 2.

CONTENDER for one of the quickest goals of the season (20 seconds) from Denise O’Sullivan. An own goal on 34 minutes extended the Premier champions unbeaten run.

FINNART 2, DENNISTOUN VALE 2.

UNDER new management, Vale played well and led 2-0.

Finnart, who rested players prior to their Cup Final, levelled through Steven Wilson and Philip Blair (last minute). Man of the Match - Andrew Blair.

HAGHILL A.F.C. 3, CRANHILL UNITED 2.

BIG pre-season result for Haghill, who are sponsored by Milnbank Housing Association and the Lea Rig Bar. Calvin Scolin (2) and Gareth May. Man of the Match – Brian Eaglesham.

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FINNART 2000 age group have kicked-off their pre-season the way they ended last term – winning silverware in a dramatic penalty-kick shoot-out at the expense of Harmony Row Youth Club.

Coaches Jamie McGowan, Mark McKenzie and Joseph Madden called for a response from their squad – boosted by several summer signings - following high-tempo fitness sessions during July. They were rewarded at a two-day, eight-team Centenary Cup tournament - ironically hosted by Row at Glasgow Green.

Said Jamie: “Harmony Row put on a great event with topnotch opposition. Hopefully, this can be an annual event.

“The idea of our involvement was to get game-time for the boys (Finnart) pre-season. As after-match scenes showed, they also wanted to win it, and every player was outstanding.

“Can I say a massive thanks to our support, who came down and gave us their backing (as always), and it was great to see coaches

WINNING FEELING - Finnart 2000 ( Under-16) beat Harmony Row in the Centenary Cup tournament at Glasgow Green. Photo kindly supplied by Mr Jamie McGowan.

from our other teams there, too.”

The Centenary Cup format involved the following clubs. Group One - Finnart, Jerviston, Cantera and Harmony Row. Group Two

- Beith Juniors, Drumsagard, Linwood Rangers and Renfrew Victoria.

Here is how the Finnart programme panned out.

Game 1: Harmony Row 1, Finnart 1.

The Bridgeton team went ahead with a Kenneth Crampsie header. Row’s sloppy equaliser

PLAYERS WANTED SECTIONAL FIXTURES

GOALKEEPERS at Boys Club level/ Pro-Youth. New in-take started second week in August.

A brand-new Monday Night Winter Programme also organised at Glasgow Club Petershill. Will include adult goalkeepers. Contact 07403452960.

PETERSHILL F.C. 2004 are seeking a goalkeeper for their Saturday Morning Central League team. Call Kenny Robertson on 07808712469.

ST ROCH Juniors Football Club have started girls and ladies football, and want to hear from local players.

Under-11 girls team will play Fun Fours on a Saturday morning, while the Senior Ladies squad are entering the SWF League. Training and trials have been organised. Comtact Head Coach Paul McManus on 07775592031 or email: strochsfcladies@gmail.com.

BUDHILL Football Academy have a number of talented grassroots teams playing a variety of small-sided, non-competitive games, leading up to full 11-a-side football.

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LENZIE Y.C. 2001 are looking for players. Games played on a Saturday morning. Training takes place two nights a week. Contact Billy on 07818096752.

FINNART 2003 age group are moving into 11-a-side football and want to sign new players who have competed at that level. Contact William Murray on 07960421767.

BAILLIESTON THISTLE A.F.C. , who finished third in the Greater Glasgow Premier A.F.L. Division 1 last season, are looking to stregthen the team with experienced amateur players. Contact 07761444961 or 07806790025.

MUIRTON A.F.C. want good, quality adult players for Division 1 in the GCFA after winning Division 2 last season. Call 07940761875 or 07887527534.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15.

Euroscot Engineering Sectional League Cup, Section Three - Petershill v Thorniewood; Bellshill Athletic v Shettleston. Section Four - Blantyre Vics v East Kilbride; Cambuslang Rangers v Vale of Clyde. Section Six - Ashfield v Maryhill; Glasgow Perthshire v Clydebank. Kick-offs 2pm.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

- Section Three - Thorniewood v St Roch; Petershill v Shettleston. Section Four - Cambuslang Rangers v East Kilbride; Vale of Clyde v Rutherglen Glencairn.

Section Six - Maryhill v Glasgow Perthshire; Yoker Athletic v Ashfield. Kick-offs 6.45pm Supporters are advised to check with their local club in the event of any fixture being switched to another date.

JUNIOR RETURN

FORMER Shettleston goalkeeper Gavin Wallace, who reverted to the amateur ranks with

Alba Thistle (Paisley), is back in the junior ranks after signing for promoted Johnstone Burgh.

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followed a free kick.

Game 2: Finnart 6, Cantera 1.

After conceding the opening goal, Finnart totally dominated.

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Email James.Docherty@ ScottishFA.co.uk for a registration pack.

ST ROCH Juniors have signed goalkeeper John Stark from the amateur

ranks.

Stark also had a spell with Greenock Morton.

McBOOKIE have issued promotion and relegation odds throughout the junior divisions in Scotland.

Petershill are 33/1 in the Super Premier Division, with Shettleston (100/1) tipped for relegation alongside Kirkintilloch Rob Rob.

Maryhill ( 7/2) look a good bet for promotion in the Central District First Division, while Vale of Clyde are 12/1. St Roch are priced at 25/1.

Second Division odds: 7/1 Glasgow Perthshire, and 8/1 Ashfield Juniors.

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Game 3: Finnart 3, Jerviston 1.

A draw would have taken Finnart into the knock-out stages.

They went one better thanks to Stephen Devlin, Ross McCallum and Kenneth Crampsie.

Semi-Final: Finnart 1, Drumsagard 0.

These teams know each other inside out following some tremendous games last season. Paul McGroarty headed the winner.

Final: Finnart 1, Harmony Row 1 (4-3 on pens).

Row held the lead until Finnart equalised through Aaron McFadyen. No time to be heavy-legged in the penalty shoot-out.

Goalkeeper Piotr Lenkiewicz produced two great saves. Dexter Morrison, Aaron McFadyen and Kenneth Crampsie scored, but Jordan Wright hit the bar. That left Connor McKenzie to step forward, and he was ice-cool in sending the Row goalkeeper the wrong way from 12 yards - sparking wild scenes of jubilation on and off the park!

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