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HE number of drug-related deaths in Scotland has risen to its highest level since records began.

The National Records of Scotland report revealed 613

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Letters to the editor CITY JOBS BOOST Dear Editor My mum Sandra was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 54 – a scary and heart-breaking time.

She’s one of more than 100,000 people living with MS in the UK – it’s a devastating condition with no cure. People with MS might be fine one day but the next they might lose their sight or be unable to move.

The MS Society is a world-leading funder of research into the condition. The UK charity is fighting to improve treatment and care to help people with MS take control of their lives.

It has already made important breakthroughs and this is now the start of a generation of MS research that holds incredible promise. I’m supporting the charity by getting involved in ChallengeMS – a fundraising event happening throughout September – all the money raised will go towards that vital research. With ChallengeMS people can do anything from wearing an orange wig, to giving something up to hosting an event like a coffee morning.

I’d love your readers to join

me and support the MS Society – they can find out more by going to www.challengems.org.uk With your support, we will beat MS. Scott Mills, BBC Radio 1 presenter and MS Society supporter Dear Editor Event at Milnbank Community Hall in Dennistoun to share with people what “breaking Stereotypes and Human Rights” means for individuals we support within the east end community who have learning disabilites as part of the scottish governments keys to life strategy. The evening event will be led by supported individuals who want to share their story through song, poetry or drama of their own experience good or bad. We are planning to make this a fun and positive event and to also raise money on the day to give back to the community. Our supported individuals will then choose a local charity to give the money raised too.

We would like to raise awareness of this event. We are planning this event for around the 21st or 22n September.

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THE city will enjoy a significant retail jobs boost with two Glasgow Skills Shop recruitment fairs taking place on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September.

Up to 200 seasonal job opportunities will be up for grabs with two of St. Enoch Centre’s leading retailers, Hamleys and Debenhams.

The first fair on Thursday 10th for Debenhams will run from 11am-3pm and 5pm-7pm and will offer sales, restaurant and stock handling roles.

On Friday 11th, the fair for jobs at Hamleys will run from 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm offering positions as Hamleys Helpers, toy demonstrators and stock handlers.

Last year’s event attracted more than 2000 jobseekers.

Glasgow Skills Shop specialises in supporting employers within the Centre and the surrounding area with their recruitment needs including sourcing suitable candidates.

It also provides jobseekers with access to new work and training opportunities.

The employers participating in the scheme will provide detailed information on vacancies and application forms.

Job hunters should register prior to the event at www. stenochworking.com or visit the Glasgow Skills Shop on the first floor of the mall to access some vacancies in advance of the recruitment fair.

Those who cannot attend can also register and gain access to information on vacancies on the above noted website or the Glasgow Skills Shop which is

open from 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

Anne Ledgerwood, General Manager of St. Enoch Centre, said: “Glasgow Skills Shop makes an important contribution to Glasgow by helping those seeking employment to find work and ensuring employers find the best candidates.

“With Glasgow renowned as one of the UK’s leading shopping destinations the city’s retail sector offers an exciting career and great opportunities to progress into senior roles.

“Hamleys and Debenhams are offering a wide variety of vacancies covering both part and full-time work. I’d encourage as many people as possible to attend the event or to register their interest online.”

Bailie Jonathan Findlay, Chair of Jobs & Business Glasgow, said: “We are delighted to work in partnership with St. Enoch Centre and are pleased to provide a free specialist recruitment service to assist the Centre’s retailers to recruit staff for hundreds of vacancies, including jobs covering the Christmas season.

“Our key role is to support the development of Glasgow’s economy; working with employers to help fill their vacancies with the best possible candidates whilst contributing to the success of the Centre and Glasgow’s reputation as the second largest retail centre in the UK.” For further information about employment opportunities at St. Enoch Centre, please visit www.stenochworking.com or telephone 0141 221 2224.

KARATE KIDS

TWO young adults from Glasgow, Kimberley Johnstone and James Coulter, have been selected to represent Scotland at the karate World Championships in Indonesia in November.

Kimberley, who already has a World silver meda,l has also won Gold at the British championship and is current Scottish and British champion. James won bronze at the European championships in February this year.

Both kids travel all over the world and this year have a pow-

er of medals behind them with Kimberley winning the Sweden International Open and the English and Welsh Open. James won the American Open this year.

These 2 young athletes are the only 2 athletes from Glasgow who made the Elite Scotland squad. They train 6 out of 7 days a week and are dedicated to their sport.

Gerry Fleming, Senior National Coach for Scotland, has trained both kids for ten years and has made them top athletes in their sport of karate.

GENN MSP VISITS NORTH GLASGOW BASED FOOD CHARITY FARESHARE TO SUPPORT VITAL WORK IN CITY SNP MSP for Glasgow, Bob Doris, recently met with staff and volunteers at Possilpark based food charity Fareshare to see first-hand the work they are doing to support community groups. Bob was joined on the visit by Margaret Ferrier MP and met Fareshare co-ordinator Scott Crawford along with a dedicated team of volunteers.

Fareshare receive surplus food from supermarkets such as Tesco and bakers such as Greggs and distribute it to local organisations. The food which would otherwise find its way into landfill, allows community groups to use the surplus food for good causes such as addressing growing food need and lowering catering costs allowing them to do more and for their own funds to go further.

Fareshare also offer a variety of training opportunities for their volunteers, without whom the project would be unable to operate. The meeting was an opportunity to learn about Fareshare, who distributes food across Glasgow and the West of Scotland, and offers increasingly vital support particularly as UK wide austerity pushes more people into food poverty and erodes the funding base of many important voluntary organisations.

For £1000 a year, which is

around £19 per week, membership to this scheme is granted.

The work done by Fareshare has become essential to many community groups and any other organisation which feels they would benefit should be urged to become a member by signing up to their distributions.

Following the visit Bob Doris commented: “The work Fareshare carries out supporting local community groups to meet food need and other good causes are outstanding. I understand that Fareshare Glasgow currently distributes as much food in the city as their London depot does. That sums up the sheer scale of need that exists and demonstrates just how severe the issue of food poverty is in Glasgow.

“I pay tribute to the how Fareshare have developed the charity since forming in 2013; now supporting 54 community groups. Particularly impressive was how Fareshare also works with volunteers to develop their skills and improve their employment prospects by offering training in areas such as SVQs in food and hygiene and fork lift driving.

“I was delighted to visit such an inspirational organisation which is committed to helping local charities who are themselves under significant pressure, as well as providing a safety net for those in food poverty. Whilst I wholeheartedly support the fantastic work they do, it is a disgrace that such high levels of food poverty exist. I look forward to working with Fareshare”.

One in five Scottish parents feel “cut off” and lonely ONE in five (20 per cent) of parents in Scotland feel lonely and isolated, regularly feeling cut off from friends and other sources of support, according to new findings released today by charity Action for Children.

The research has unearthed a shocking scale of loneliness that for more than 20 per cent of people has become worse since becoming a parent. The importance of having a support network to rely on was also highlighted by parents the charity spoke to, with more

than half (57 per cent) saying it is particularly important to have friends who are also parents.

Carol Iddon, Action for Children’s director of children’s services for Scotland, said: “It’s troubling to see that so many parents feel isolated.

“Having a network that you can call on is vital, to help celebrate your child’s achievements and share those funny moments or the tougher times, which all parents face.

“Becoming a parent doesn’t

come with a handbook; you’re always learning and as your children grow their needs, and the skills you need to call on as a parent, change.

“Local services like our Family Support Volunteers in Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire can offer a real lifeline to parents who feel isolated – somewhere to meet and make friends. Staff there won’t judge if you drop in looking for support, and you can take part in activities like play sessions or parenting classes.

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Police Scotland targets wildlife crime

POLICE Scotland is increasing the number of officers who detect and prevent wildlife crime in Scotland with a new advanced training course scheduled for next month.

The additional training courses now means Police Scotland has a network more than 100 additional wildlife crime liaison officers across all 14 divisions.

It has also appointed a specialist Wildlife Crime Co-ordinator to a new post created in the Highland and Islands Division, with the officer due to take up post at the end of this month The investigators tackle a variety of wildlife criminality including the persecution of animals such as bats and badgers; people illegally trading in endangered species; the poaching

of fish and deer, and the persecution of birds of prey.

Species such as Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Red Kites and Buzzards are among a wide variety of raptors that have historically nested in Scotland, however, they are often the victims of persecution. This can be in a variety of ways, including trapping, shooting and lacing animal carcasses with poison, which will kill any birds or other animals that feed on them.

It is also illegal to disturb birds of prey during nesting season, typically in late winter and early spring. Nest disruption can be simply walking or working in a known nesting area; heather burning, repeated use of machinery such as quad bikes and use of forestry equipment. Offenders also target

the nests after they have been made, pulling them out of trees and smashing eggs. All of these are criminal offences.

Police Scotland is a member of the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime in Scotland - PAW Scotland - and works with partners to end wildlife crime in Scotland. In addition Police Scotland works closely with the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) when tackling individuals and groups committing wildlife crime Detective Chief Superintendent Sean Scott, Chairperson of PAWS Raptor Group, said: “The natural and environmental assets of Scotland provide an extremely attractive country for residents and visitors alike; and are a source of financial

wellbeing for the country.

“Crimes perpetrated against the wildlife and the natural environment of Scotland consistently attracts an extremely high level of interest and concern from communities, both locally and beyond.

“Tackling Wildlife Crime with our partners is a priority for Police Scotland and our officers use the most up-to-date investigative techniques, including state-of-the-art forensic examinations, the use of modern technology and enhanced training of specialist staff.”

We appeal again for everyone to keep their eyes open , report any suspicious activity and help us bring an end to Wildlife Crime in Scotland by calling 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Sustrans open £1.5 million fund to make active commutes to school safer

APPLICATIONS can now be made to a £1.5 million fund to improve the safety of the school run for children who walk, cycle, scoot or skate.

The Safer Routes to Schools Implementation Fund is a grant scheme for active travel infrastructure associated with school travel, which is administered by Sustrans Scotland and funded by Transport Scotland.

Last year projects receiving funding consisted of everything from vehicle activated speed signs to area-wide cycling and walking improvements. This year Sustrans Scotland is also accepting applications for feasibility and design projects.

Local authorities and statutory bodies can apply to the fund until 25th September when the application process is scheduled to close.

Commenting John Lauder, National Director of Sustrans Scotland, said: “We’re looking for schemes

that tackle the school run by creating safe, attractive routes for children choosing to walk, cycle, scoot or skate to school and we look forward to receiving applications for projects that will achieve this.

“Encouraging active travel from a young age means Scotland’s children can develop good habits that will be continued into later life. This is good news as the evidence shows that increased physical activity can help us lead healthier – and happier – lives.

“Over 50% of children are already choosing to travel to school under their own steam.

We want to see this increase over the coming years to improve physical activity levels and meet our ambitions for cycling and walking. By working in partnership with schools and local authorities, I am confident that we can achieve higher levels of active travel amongst our school children.”

FOXLEY BBQ AND FUN DAY FOXLEY Bowling Club’s Annual Fun Day and BBQ was a great success.

In glorious sunshine, members and visitors alike enjoyed fun on and off the greens, along with a constant supply of food cooked up by the Bushytail chefs.

With the activities moving into the evening, a Karaoke night proved suitable for everyone - the highlight being a sing-off between some future Bushytails.

Club President Andy Shea commented: “As ever, the BBQ day was an absolute success. “ Thanks should go to all the club volunteers who helped, whether on the green with some free coaching for adults and kids, or the BBQ’ers, who kept everyone fed throughout the day. “ Can I also also thank all the visitors whose enthusiasm for getting involved really made the day go with a bang!’

AG Barr to end Irn Bru 30p cash refund on bottles THE makers of Irn Bru have decided to stop the 30p refund on returned glass bottles of the fizzy drink.

An increase in the recycling at home has contributed to the Cumbernauld-based manufacturer’s decision.

In the early 1990s around 90% of bottles were brought back to shops, but that figure has dropped to 50%.

The deadline for returning empties and collecting your cash is 31 December The move comes as the company invests £5m in facilities to fill bottles quicker at its Cumbernauld plant, while it decommissions washing equipment.

AG Barr said it would no longer be able to handle returns after 31 December.

The firm explained that recycling at home had contributed to a drop

in bottles being returned from 90% in the early 1990s to only about 50% now.

Dubbed “Scotland’s other national drink”, Irn Bru was created to an original recipe in 1901 when it was initially called Iron Brew.

The company introduced bottle returns in 1905 and changed its famous product’s name to Irn Bru in 1946, amid concern over new food labelling regulations.

Jonathan Kemp, commercial director, said: “This significant investment allows us to continue to offer our consumers their favourite products in glass, well into the future.

“With improved kerbside recycling, only one in two of our bottles are now being returned, meaning that the process of handling returned bottles has become uneconomic.”

This investment will replace Barr’s current glass line, which is almost 20 years old, with more efficient glass filling capability, and will see “energy-hungry” returnable glass bottle washing equipment decommissioned.

Mr Kemp added: “From the beginning of October information on the change will be carried on the bottle label and we will work with retailers to display materials in their premises to ensure our consumers understand what is planned.”

Returnable glass bottles are an unlikely national icon but their demise has unleashed a lot of nostalgia for the soft drinks that fuelled many Scottish childhoods.

“It’s a sad decision to take,” admits AG Barr’s commercial director, Jonathan Kemp. “It’s the end of an era.

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New Fundraising Group launches in Glasgow East to raise funds for Marie Curie

A NEW volunteer Fundraising Group has launched in the East of Glasgow to raise funds for Marie Curie Claire Crawford (20) joined the Glasgow East Fundraising Group because Marie Curie Nurses cared for her mother and she wanted to give her support to the charity. She said: The care and support the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow provided for my mum and our family was simply amazing. I have many treasured memories at the hospice within the last 6 months of my mum’s life. The staff were so lovely. They suggested

mum and I have a sleepover one Saturday, so we snuggled up in our pyjamas, ordered in pizza and watched girlie movies all night. Mum kept nodding off but it was lovely just to lie and cuddle her.

We had a great night. Things like this wouldn’t have been able to happen if it wasn’t for the Marie Curie Hospice.

This is why I decided to join the Marie Curie Glasgow East Fundraising Group; to give something back and to enable more families like mine to receive this outstanding support. I can’t imagine what it would have been like without

the hospice.

The Glasgow East Fundraising Group will raise vital funds so Marie Curie Nurses can continue to provide free care to people with terminal illnesses, through supporting Marie Curie’s major fundraising campaigns such as the Great Daffodil Appeal, as well as promoting fundraising within the local community and encouraging new supporters to help the charity.

Susan Harrison, Community Fundraiser at Marie Curie, said: “The new Fundraising Group in Glasgow’s Eastend will make a huge difference locally by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support Marie Curie Nurses, who provide free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow where Claire’s mother was cared for.

To join the local Fundraising Group for Marie Curie, or to find out more about the group and other ways to support the charity, please call Susan Harrison on 0141 557 7561 or email susan.harrison@mariecurie.org.uk

CHILDREN URGED TO STAY SAFE AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH THE LAUNCH OF POLICE SCOTLAND’S VULNERABLE ROAD USERS CAMPAIGN POLICE Scotland is launching its Vulnerable Road Users campaign, with the first phase focusing on three categories of people – children, cyclists and the elderly.

71 of the 200 people who died on Scotland’s roads in 2014 were from these three groups, which equates to 36 per cent of fatalities.

This phase of the campaign urges children who are settling into a new school term to remain vigilant whilst crossing the country’s roads.

It also highlights the changes other road users experience at the start of the term, having adapted their road using behaviour to suit quieter roads and pavements during the summer break.

The campaign will run during 2015 and 2016, and focus on people throughout the Road Users Life Cycle, highlighting the risks faced by each category of road user.

Children’s health advice from NHS 24 AS children return to school, NHS 24 is reminding parents of the wealth of health advice and information available to help their families stay fit and healthy throughout the year.

NHS 24 Medical Director Professor George Crooks said: “With children returning to school in the next week or two, what better time than for parents to think about their children’s health and preparing for the year ahead.

“NHS inform includes a section on common health questions associated with children’s health, with information on a wide variety of matters from diet and exercise to pain relief and blood types.

“There is also a section dedicated to answering those common questions you may have about vaccinations and you can also find out what to have in your first aid kit at home.

“It is a busy time of year for parents as they get ready for the new school year but I would advise them to take some time now to think about their children’s health. By taking simple steps, you can help prevent minor illnesses affecting your family.”

For further health advice and information go to www. nhsinform.co.uk The popular health resource provides a wealth of advice and information on health issues relevant to young people as they embark on or continue their higher education years.

The Health A-Z is packed with information about common illness, treatments and health services, covering topics from acne to yellow fever.

Users can also find out about local health services and information on how to register with a GP.

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Heverlee Witte, Tennent’s Whisky Oak and Tennent’s 1885 Gluten Free were handed silver, silver and bronze gongs.

Glasgow students receive £6k to launch app that will enhance life for dementia sufferers FOUR postgraduate students from Glasgow have won £6k in funding to launch an interactive app that can improve the mental and physical wellbeing of those living with dementia and their carers.

The students used a number of leading research studies to create the app, MindMate, which found brain training, the right nutrition and physical exercise can slow memory loss and enhance the lives of dementia patients. MindMate has been designed to be as user-friendly as possible for older people.

Patrick Renner, Rogelio Arellano, Susanne Mitschke and Gabriela Matic worked in consultation with the University of Glasgow Geriatric Medicine Department to create the app.

Each section of the software has been developed through collaboration with medical advisors.

The students have also formed a partnership with The Alliance, an organisation that supports people living with dementia and their carers.

This has allowed them connect their research with real-life case studies to help them develop the app.

MindMate combines a number of techniques including brain games, physical exercises, reminders and nutrition advice. The technology is undergoing preparations for a public launch with a closed Beta version currently being tested by 40 volunteers affected by dementia and their carers.

MindMate was recently announced as one of the 38 winners of the Young

Innovators Challenge, an entrepreneurial competition which rewards students who have business ideas with a positive social impact. The

Young Innovators Challenge is run by the Scottish Institute for Enterprise through the Scottish Funding Council, on behalf of the Scottish Govern-

ment and is part of the Scotland CAN DO approach. The team received £6,000 funding which will help them launch the app to the public.

Patrick, Susanne and Gabriela are currently completing MSc degrees in Finance and Management and International Management & Leadership at the University of Glasgow. Rogelio is completing an MSc in Global Innovation Management the University of Strathclyde.

Patrick Renner said: “There are currently 44 million people worldwide suffering from dementia. In the UK alone there are 850,000 sufferers, of which 90,000 are living in Scotland. In the next ten years, these numbers are expected to increase by 50%. Moreover, dementia costs the UK more than £26 billion per year.

“Unfortunately, there is no cure for dementia yet. People today are living longer, which increases the risk of suffering from the disease later in life. We want MindMate to have a positive impact on users’ wellbeing both in the short-term and long-term.

You can still have a fulfilling life with dementia.”

Fiona Godsman, chief executive of competition organisers. Scottish Institute for Enterprise, said: “MindMate is an excellent example of a business tackling a problem that can be felt on both a local and international scale. Most families have been impacted in some way by dementia and this technology will make life easier, not only for those who have the illness, but for the people who care about them too. We will continue to provide business advice to the entrepreneurs behind MindMate to help them bring it to the public.”

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TOWN HOUSING CIRCULATE BALLOT PAPERS FOR COMMITTEE ELECTION SHETTLESTON Housing Association have issued tenants and members with ballot papers for their Committee Member Elections 2015.

We can reveal seven candidates are listed, and those successful will be revealed after votes are returned in pre-paidenvelopes received by the Independent Scrutineer - Electoral Reform Services (London) - at noon on Thursday, September 10.

Tenants and members can vote for up to five candidates.

The results of the election will be announced at the Association’s Annual General Meeting on September 17, and will be circulated to all tenants and members immediately afterwards.

Each candidate has published their own Election Statement.

Here is a guide to those seeking election.

MARY HAIN. Retired office worker who has served on Shettleston Housing Association committee for the past seven years.

Born in Vesalius Street, and has lived in Etive Street for more than 28 years.

Firmly believes the Association benefits from local people being on committee. Being on the SHA committee has given her the opportunity to give something back to the community that is her home.

GRAHAM JAMIESON. A 60-year-old married man who has lived in Shettleston for a large part of his life.

Very keen to become a member of the Management Committee because he wants to gain a wider knowledge of the Association, and it’s many activities within the community.

Attended a training session at the Association concerning the new Housing Scotland Act, and no idea previously just how interesting and engaging meetings can be.

Would appreciate the opportunity to learn from experienced committee members, and members of staff about

the fascinating inner workings of such a community spirited organisation.

IRIS JAMIESON. Married woman ( 56) would like to join the Management Committee due to an interest in housing and other wider issues within the community.

Iris is especially interested in any plans to get more people in Shettleston using computers and accessing the internet, and feels many people risk being left behind either due to a lack of IT skills or because they can’t afford the equipment.

If elected, would look forward to rising to the challenge of finding out more about housing and community needs, and working to make things better for all Shettleston residents.

GILLIAN JOHNSTON. Works as a theatre nurse in Glasgow, and has lived in Springboig all her life.

Became involved with the Association when they took over the Springboig estate in 2000. Was part of the steering group that the Association worked with in the run-up to the tenant ballot, and after the transfer joined the Management Committee, and has been a member ever since.

Has seen tremendous changes to the houses in Springboig - for both tenants and owners - and thinks it’s important that the Committee has members from all over the area.

There have been some ups and downs along the way, but says: “The thing about the Association is that it has stuck to the job and we’ve seen it through. I think that is what you get when the Association is local.”

MARGARET RUSSELL. Been a member of Shettleston Housing Association Committee since 2008, and witnessed great changes and improvements to the local area -particularly in Pettigrew Street (where she lives), and is pleased to have been part of the process.

MOTORBIKE WARNING

OFFICERS from Police Scotland’s Road Policing Division are urging motorcyclists to take extra care this weekend, following the deaths of four bikers in the last week on Scotland’s roads.

Chief Superintendent Iain Murray, an enthusiastic and experienced biker himself, said: “I want everyone to enjoy our scenic routes safely, no matter what mode of transport you are using.

“As we come to the end of the motorcycling season, and bikers try to make the most of the remaining dry days, I am urging bikers to remember

simple tips to keep safe, such as remembering that it only takes one small lapse in attention to find your speed has crept up, or a bend is sharper than you initially thought.

“All bikers, indeed all road users, should think about their riding and driving and be mindful of the road conditions and other vehicles.

Retired now, but worked for McKellar Watts and at Belvidere Hospital. Both were large organisations, and she appreciates being part of a small, locally based set-up is for the people of the area.

Also involved with the Credit Union and volunteers in a local charity shop.

Formerly a GHA tenant, Margaret transferred to Shettleston in 2009 with second-stage transfer, and reckons that was tremendous for the Association and Shettleston as a whole.

NAN SANGSTER. Became a member of Shettleston’s committee in the 1980s, and has seen the Association grow and prosper.

Resident in Shettleston all her life, and for many years in a flat at the “gushet”, where Shettleston Road and Old Shettleston Road meets Westmuir Street.

Reckons age gives her perspective, and allows “me to see the difference between short term issues and longer term direction.”

Iris celebrates her 90th birthday this year - well ahead of anyone else on the Committee! - and would like to be able to continue doing so for a while longer.

MARY THOMAS. Has lived in Shettleston for over 25 years. Currently in Glenalmond Street, and has seen the changes taking place locally over the years – particularly around Pettigrew Street.

Been Chair and Company Secretary of the Association.

Reckons the Association has made a big difference to Shettleston, and is proud of the part she has played in that.

Also a keen bowler and a member of North British Bowling Club, Amulree Street, for more than 30 years.

Now retired, Mary worked as an assistant in a Duke Street hardware shop.

Being an office bearer in addition to a committee member has allowed Mary to give something back to her community.

“Road Policing officers in marked and unmarked vehicles will be joined by colleagues on our police motorbikes, to stop and speak to riders and give advice like taking extra care on left-hand bends and staying alert to the speed of the vehicle in front of you.

“We’ll also have Safety Camera vans in key locations to remind all road users to watch their speed and enforce the law where needed.”

‘Scotland - No place for Prejudice’ Police Scotland hate crime campaign launch by leading sports stars POLICE Scotland’s 2015 hate crime campaign was launched today, Monday August 17 with the support of three of the country’s elite para-sport stars.

The Police Scotland campaign is supported by the Scottish Government and Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson was on hand at the Emirates Arena in to show his support.

Preventing hate crime against people with disabilities is the focus of the first week of the month long Police Scotland campaign which aims to tackle prejudice in its various forms under the banner ‘Scotland No Place for Prejudice’.

The trio of Scottish para-sports stars supporting the Police Scotland campaign are: Jo Butterfield European club throw record holder; Team GB Paralympic football team captain Jonathan Paterson; and European boccia champion Kieran Steer. They are encouraging more people to report any form of hate crime they experience.

Superintendent Ross Aitken of Police Scotland’s Safer Communities team said: “Tackling hate crime is a priority for Police Scotland.

“If anyone feels they have been the victim of a crime which is motivated by malice or ill will because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, faith, ethnicity or disability, they should report it to us. We take all such reports very seriously and will conduct thorough investigations to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.”

“Today is about disability hate crime. Next Monday the 24th August our campaign moves onto sexual orientation and transgender identity hate crime, then on the 31st August we will raise awareness of race hate crime. The final week of the campaign on September

7 is about religious prejudice hate crime.

“The key message remains the same. We want people to remember ‘Scotland - No Place for Prejudice’ – hate crime must be reported.”

Justice Secretary Michael Matheson said: “Everyone has the right to feel safe in their community and there’s simply no excuse for hate crime.

“As a society, we’ve made good progress in raising awareness of this type of crime but there remains much more to be done. This campaign is crucial as it gives clear advice on where victims can go for help.

“The Scottish Government is working hard with third sector organisations to address the underlying causes of hate crime and have invested over £80m over the past four years in ongoing work to promote equality and tackle discrimination.

“While there’s no silver bullet, I firmly believe that partnership working is a key part of eradicating this particularly personal crime, and I am proud that we’re sending a strong signal there is no place for hate crime in modern Scotland.”

Hosting the event Councillor Archie Graham, Chair of Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Council’s Executive Member for Equalities, said: “Discrimination in any form is never acceptable and we are fully supportive of Police Scotland’s efforts to tackle hate crime in communities across the city.

We operate a zero tolerance approach to hate crime in all of our venues and would urge anyone affected by it to report it to the police immediately.

“Glasgow is a proud multi-cultural and diverse city and will always seek to tackle discrimination in all forms. Sport has the ability to change lives and the inspirational achievements of Scotland’s Paralympic athletes are helping to

change attitudes. They are a shining example of what can be achieved through the power of sport.”

Gavin MacLeod, Chief Executive of Scottish Disability Sport said: “Although disabled people still experience instances of exclusion and discrimination, sport has the power to overcome these challenges and benefit individuals physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

“Scottish Disability Sport is committed to ensuring the inclusion of disabled children, athletes and players in all aspects of Scottish sport and to work with Scottish Governing Bodies, sportscotland, local authorities, the Scottish Government and other key partners to make this happen.

“Scotland has a proud tradition of recognising and celebrating positive role models in disability sport and the hosting of the London 2012 Paralympic Games and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in has done much to change perceptions of disability.”​ Lord Advocate, Frank Mulholland QC said: “One of my key priorities as Lord Advocate has been to tackle hate crime and help Scotland become a more tolerant and diverse country. There is no room for complacency and we will continue to work to ensure the downward trend we’ve seen over the last few years continues.

“There is absolutely no place in modern Scotland for individuals who commit crimes motivated by prejudice towards a person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity.

“A high prosecution rate demonstrates that offending, motivated by prejudice, will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be dealt with robustly

by Scotland’s prosecutors.”

SENSUAL MASSAGE WORKSHOP - Sunday 25th October If you’re looking for something that will give you an edge in the bedroom, elevating you to the status of a Love God and Goddess - then spending the time at this sensual massage workshop might be the best 2 hours you devote to your relationships this decade. Keep you partner enthralled and enchanted with your magic touch.

A fun, quick workshop to learn the basics of sensual massage.

Tina Warren of Club Noir says “I’ve been looking for lessons like this for a few years now to no avail, so we thought heck let’s set up our own lessons.”

She adds “Suitable for couples, or friends. Or if you are single we will try to pair you up with someone in advance. And don’t worry if you’re a bit shy. We’ll keep skin exposure to your own comfort zone, keeping it as modest for you as possible.”

Learn this skill from master masseuse Stephanie Campbell.

Massage oils and yoga mats provided. £25.

Sunday 25th October. 6-8 p.m.

In the heart of the West End of Glasgow at Otago Street Pilates, 37 Otago St, G12 8JJ. Please email sarah@clubnoir.co.uk for further details on how to book a place or if you have any queries.

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Commenting on the announcement SNP MSP for Glasgow, Bob Doris said “I am thrilled my SNP council colleagues, the official opposition to Labour run Glasgow City Council, have said a future SNP Council would reinstate the bus provision that has been axed by Labour. With kids now back at school following their summer holidays, the timing will be a boost for worried families.

“I have spent the summer campaigning with families across Maryhill and Spring-

burn against these cuts. The Council has failed to consult parents over the axing of buses, did a botched job over supposed ‘safe’ walking routes and ignored serious concerns over childcare arrangements, financial costs to families, and worries over attendance and educational attainment. It looks like it will take an SNP run Glasgow in two years time to bring back our kids buses. In the meantime I will continue to campaign with families locally for Labour to do the right thing NOW. John Letford , SNP Councillor for the Maryhill / Kelvin Ward added “I am proud that my group is now committed to reversing this iniquitous policy. Of course, it is true that the greatest impact of Labour’s shocking school transport policy is felt in my ward.

However, it is only felt most here because Labour closed three schools in my area and are now expecting people to forget they promised to bus affected children to the new schools”.

Space – the final digital frontier SCOTLAND’S first fulldome digital planetarium will soon be open to the public as Glasgow Science Centre completes its out of this world upgrade. The £450,000 investment will allow the visitor attraction to bring the audience on a fully-immersive intergalactic space odyssey.

Opening its doors on Saturday 5th of September, the new system offers a truly astronomical experience with the only state-of-the-art fulldome digital planetarium in Scotland. Glasgow Science Centre will take audiences on journeys through the solar system, the Milky Way and beyond, allowing for a deeper exploration of our place in space.

In its previous form, the planetarium assumed the Earth was the centre of the universe, as everyone did before Galileo and Copernicus proved them wrong.

Now, the digital upgrade has brought the planetarium up to the modern age, allowing visitors to see the universe in three dimensions and be transported to any point in the known universe - connecting audiences to the cosmos better than ever before.

There are live presenter-led planetarium shows suitable for all ages, allowing GSC to engage with pupils at all stages of learning, family audiences, adult learners via a programme of evening lectures and night classes, as well as anyone who wants a totally immersive fulldome film experience.

The planetarium was closed for nine and a half weeks this summer while the refurbishment works were taking place, which also included a revamp of the area outside of the planetarium, with new exhibitions about space and the solar system installed for visitors to enjoy.

Astronomer Steve Owens, the new manager of the planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre said: “I am so excited to introduce the new digital system to all GSC visitors. The upgrade has truly transformed our planetarium allowing us to take our audience to the edge of the known universe, to planets around alien stars, and to anywhere in our own solar system.

“This will be the first time that our planetarium audiences will be able to see Pluto up close, land on Mars, or fly through the rings of Saturn. Plus with every new bit of data, the star show content can be immediately updated, allowing our expert presenters to react with each new scientific discovery.”

As well as live presenter-led astronomy shows, the new system can show spectacular fulldome films. In contrast to a cinema screen, the films will be displayed 360° across the 15‐metre hemispherical dome of the planetarium giving a truly immersive experience. Google’s “Back to the Moon for Good”, narrated

by Tim Allen‐ the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Disney’s Toy Story‐ will be amongst the first fulldome

ing your friends for some impromptu drinks tonight. Tough, because unless you have a dog-sitter you’ll need to stay at home with your dog who needs to be walked, fed and entertained.

Arguably, this does have its advantages, like when you need an excuse to miss something.

“I’m sorry Sarah, I can’t make your Dr Who-themed baby shower party. I have to stay at home with ???…”

Once you form a routine for your dog’s walks you’ll inevitably run into a few of the neighbourhood’s other canine residents... some of which your pet may not get along with.

So, you start taking note of when they go out and what route they take, so you can avoid them.

On the other hand you’ll also make friends with other dog

owners in the park, who you’ll only recognise again if they have their dog with them.

YOU START ANALYSING YOUR DOG’S DIRT You’ve changed pet food recently and need to know if your dog is ok with their new diet.

As you pick up their droppings from the grass you ask yourself: “do today’s nuggets look ‘normal’? Is it different to last week? And when did my life become this?”

Having anything edible in your hand instantly grabs your dog’s attention, meaning they must make eye contact with you and your snack at all times and sit as close to the food as you’ll allow.

They can also now tell the difference between the sound of a rustling bag of food and a rustling bag of anything else.

Even if you’re not eating they

IS YOUR DOG TAKING OVER YOUR LIFE? OWNING a dog is a huge responsibility; they’ll fill your life with joy and hilarity, but in return they depend on you to provide for them as their pack leader (which hopefully you are, otherwise you’re in trouble).

Here are some signs your dog has taken over your life. Do you have more?

YOUR DOG’S COMFORT COMES FIRST No other animal on this planet will bring you as much affection as your pooch, and if they’re anything like mine then they’ll need to sit on or near you at all times.

Want to get up for a drink but your dog’s asleep on your lap?

You’ll just have to stay parched because you don’t want to disturb his slumber.

Furniture, blankets, clothes, towels and sometimes even in your food. No matter how

much you vacuum you could still gather enough hair to make a brand-new dog That expensive floor lamp in your living room which had an exposed cable? Chewed.

A new pair of shoes you left out accidentally that somewhat resembled a dog toy? Destroyed.

Those DVDs and games you had stacked on the shelf of the TV stand? In pieces.

Do you replace them? No, because they might just end up being destroyed all over again.

And so your floor lamp is now purely decorative, you have odd pairs of shoes and your favourite DVDs don’t have cases. But at least your new cushions are safe... for now.

YOUR SOCIAL LIFE TAKES A HIT You’ve been at work all day and you’re thinking about join-

films shown at the planetarium.

Dr Stephen Breslin, Chief Executive of Glasgow Science Centre is excited about the possibilities the new system will bring.

He said: “This significant investment

by Glasgow Science Centre will able us to transport visitors around the cosmos in a way that will capture the imaginations of young and old. Never before have Scots been able to land on the Moon or the surface of Mars; to soar through the rings of Saturn or see new planets as they are discovered.

“I’m sure at some point everyone has looked up into the night sky and wondered ‘what is up there?’. From those who grew up with the moon landings in the 70s through to the modern day explorations of the Mars Rover missions – space exploration has captured the imaginations of millions.

“Our guided explorations through space will provide visitors with a deeper understanding

of space and we hope will inspire a new generation of young people to consider their future in the space industry. It is vital that we continue to attract young people into science and engineering and the investment in this interactive way of learning is one way to reach them.

“Scotland already plays a growing role in the UK’s space sector and we believe that this endeavour will create a new generation of space enthusiasts and innovators who can contribute to the Governments’ vision of a £40bn industry by 2030.”

Glasgow Science Centre is now taking over the phone bookings for the planetarium (0141 420 5000), which is £2.50 in addition to the Science Mall entrance fee (£10.50 adult / £8.50).

Plus for the first time ever, GSC will offer visitors a planetarium only ticket for the last show of the day which will cost £5.50.

For more information, please visit www.glasgowsciencecentre. org.

don’t want to be too far away from you, so they’ll follow you around from room to room meaning you’re never alone at home because…

You may want to sit down in front of the TV to relax, but

your dog’s still full of energy and can’t settle down – better park that episode of Couples Come Dine with Me and play tug-of-war instead until he’s tired.

by Victoria Cao

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City Deal backing for £44m projects A £44m programme of works in East Renfrewshire has become the first project to be approved from the £1bn Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal.

The blueprint will see a new water sports park at Dams to Darnley Country Park, a new railway station in Barrhead and a sliproad from the M77.

The work was approved by the City Deal Cabinet of eight councils.

Under the City Deal, Westminster and Holyrood will give £500m each in additional funding.

The eight councils - East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire - will supplement this by borrowing £130m.

The East Renfrewshire Council scheme, approved on Tuesday, will see a Wake Board centre established at Dams to Darnley Country Park by 2017.

‘Bold vision’

A new train station will be built at Barrhead South to serve an area where 1,000 new homes are to be built.

And a new sliproad from the M77 will also improve transport links.

Work will start next month to clear the former Levern Works site in Barrhead before it is marketed for development.

East Renfrewshire Council leader Jim Fletcher, who sits on the City Deal cabinet, said the approved works represented a “fantastic and bold vision” for the area.

“This major investment will ensure East Renfrewshire continues to be one of the most desirable areas in Scotland to live, work and do business,” he said.

“These proposals will create jobs, regenerate former industrial sites into modern developments, support new housing and hugely improve transport infrastructure.

“It is a massive deal for the area and we are thrilled to be part of this initiative.”

MAGNIFY YOUR MIND, STIMULATE YOUR SENSES AND DELVE INTO DISCOVERY THIS August the delightfully diverting Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion – an unprecedented panoply of sensory enlightenment, will offer audible, palatable and tangible stimulation to all curiously minded individuals, in the homeland of its unusual gin, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (7th - 30th August).

Within the sumptuous surroundings of 91 George Street, Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion will immerse festival goers in the experimental, the esoteric and the entertaining. Charming cocktails will enliven auricular and gustatory perception as you explore the Hendrick’s Gin soundscape. Prepare to leave a smidgeon better educated and an imperial ton more befuddled by the absurd abilities of your very own senses.

Inspired by this most unusual gin, world-leading sound artist Mark IJzerman from the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht,has unpacked each atom of Hendrick’s to create a programme of mind-expanding diversions that utilises the senses to deconstruct the cocktail drinking experience. Be enlightened by the harmonious sounds of cocktail shakers in the ‘Cacophony Bar’, cleanse your mind as you enter the ‘Quietest Bar on Earth’ and be part of a mysterious and magical synaesthetic experiment in a delightfully peculiar laboratory.

WIN FOOD VOUCHERS

Those looking to simply brush the outer circles of their sensorial psyche can enjoy a delectable Hendrick’s Gin cocktail in The Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion bar. Peruse an array of curious oddities, including an extraordinary self-playing piano, the Pianola, Pavlov’s talking dog (trained to associate sound with taste through classic conditioning) and delight in the sounds of cucumber and rose – the twin essences of Hendrick’s Gin – at special listening posts.

The sensorially adventurous may delve deeper into the recesses of peculiarity and partake in the packed programme of synaesthetic diversions, offering stimulation and satiation for ears, mind and palate.

Visitors looking for complete sensorial satisfaction can partake in all five experiences for £24, available through www. edfringe.com (ticket price includes a host of refreshing cocktails). The curiously minded can submerge themselves in any one of the sensorial experience for £8 (including one cocktail). Tickets for the latter are available from the venue box office.

The Quietest Bar on Earth Author E.B. White once proclaimed the Martini ‘the elixir of quietude’. In the ‘The Quietest Bar On Earth’ cleanse your palate from sensory overload and enjoy a state of stillness as you marvel at the art

TOP Glasgow chefs will cook up a storm at Scotland’s first restaurant festival and pop up market which will be held at SWG3 in Finnieston on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th and we’ve got ten £5 food vouchers to give away.

Let’s Eat Glasgow! will be free to enter with food for a fiver served up by the eight Real Food, Real Folk restaurants staging the event – Cail Bruich, The Crabshakk, The Gannet, Guy’s, Mother India, Ox and Finch, Stravaigin and the Ubiquitous Chip.

Each of the £5 food vouchers up for grabs can be exchanged for one plate served up by the Real Food, Real Folk restaurants.

Susie the Highland cow and two month year old calf Seamus from Pollok Estate will be part of the small livestock display.

Other highlights will include a pop-up market with 40 of the West of Scotland’s most innovative food and drink producers and food-related social enterprises from across the city, demonstrations by guest chefs, fishmongers and butchers and live music playing throughout the weekend.

Come along and enjoy the sensational menu from 11am each day. Or, pop down between 6pm and 8pm on Saturday when the restaurants will continue serving into the evening and the live music will step up a beat with the Partick Monkeys and their big ska sound.

Any profits raised by Let’s Eat Glasgow! will go into community outreach work led by Real Food, Real Folk, the co-operative established by the eight restaurants last November.

For your chance to win one of the two sets of five £5 food vouchers for the restaurant plates email your name and telephone number to info@letseatglasgow.co.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 1st September.

Entry into the draw is free.

Only one entry for each indivdual will be accepted.

Entrants must email their name to info@letseatglasgow.co.uk putting ‘The Genn Draw’ in the subject header by 5pm on Tuesday 1st September.

After the closing date, 2 winners will be drawn at random and they will each receive one set of five £5 vouchers, each voucher equates to one plate served by one of the Real Food, Real Folk restaurants at Let’s Eat Glasgow! which will be held at SWG3, Finnieston, on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2015.

The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Winners will be notified by email on Wednesday 2nd September.

There are no other cash or other prize alternatives available.

All entrants into the draw will be deemed to have accepted the above rules.

We will not share information submitted through entries in this draw to any third party.

of the wondrous Martini.

Quantumphysical Soundscape of Hendrick’s Gin Have you ever pondered what a cocktail would sound like if we could hear it? Using a most curious contraption we will uncover the secret quantumphysical voice of cocktails as we amplify the effect one has on the vibration of concoction’s sub-atoms, in the Soundscape of Hendrick’s Gin. Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion will be located at 91 George Street from 7th – 30th August 2015.

The full Hendrick’s Emporium of Sensorial Submersion experience will run every hour from 6pm – 11pm, Wednesdays to Sundays. Each experience will last approximately two hours and will be undertaken in groups of 20. Tickets for the full experience cost £24 (including drinks) and can be purchased from https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ hendrick-s-emporium-of-sensorial-submersion. The tickets include the following experiences: • Welcome Bar • Quietest Bar on Earth • The Audio-gastrotorium Laboratory • Quantumphysical Soundscape of Hendrick’s Gin • Sonic Cucumber Bath • A Gentle Trip Through The History of Gin

Marine sting advice from NHS 24 A REPORT by the Marine Conservation Society this week has highlighted that Scotland is once again set for a busy jellyfish season this summer.

Scotland’s national telehealth and telecare organisation, NHS 24, is advising people to be prepared and to seek advice on dealing with marine life stings.

NHS 24 Medical Director Professor George Crooks said: “ If you are unfortunate enough to be stung, most jellyfish stings are mild and don’t require treatment, or you can treat them yourself. Any remaining tentacles should be removed using tweezers or a clean stick (wear gloves if they’re available). Applying an ice pack to the affected area will help reduce pain and inflammation. After a jellyfish sting, any pain and swelling can be treated with painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.

“Remember that vinegar is no longer recommended for treating jellyfish stings because it may make things worse by activating unfired stinging cells.

The use of other substances, such as alcohol and baking soda, should also be avoided.

Applying shaving cream to the affected area will help prevent the spread of toxins.

Professor Crooks added “The best prevention is to try

and avoid jellyfish. If you are walking along the beach, be careful not to touch jellyfish that have been washed onto the shore. They can still be venomous so try to keep curious kids and dogs away from them.”

If anyone suffers severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or if a large or sensitive area of the body such as the face or genitals is stung, they should contact 999.

Dr Peter Richardson, Biodiversity and Fisheries Programme Manager for the Marine Conservation Society, explains more about what visitors to the beaches in Scotland should be aware of: “This summer is looking like another bumper season for jellyfish in the UK, with several species occurring in Scottish seas. We encourage beach goers and seafarers alike to report their jellyfish encounters to the Marine Conservation Society website, and, as always, please look at the jellyfish, but don’t touch them, as some species, like the magnificent, enormous and orange-coloured lion’s mane jellyfish, pack a very powerful and painful sting.”

For further information on stings from marine creatures go to the Health Library at www. nhsinform.co.uk Further information on jellyfish can be found at www. mcsuk.org

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Many children have easy access to music videos online and some parents are rightly concerned that some of these contain imagery or lyrics not appropriate for a young audience.

In October 2014 a Government-backed pilot to introduce age ratings for online music videos was launched by the BBFC and BPI in conjunction with Vevo and YouTube, working with major UK music labels to introduce a new ratings system that would allow digital service providers to clearly display an easily recognisable age rating on videos posted on the web.

UK labels supply videos ahead of release to the BBFC, and then pass on the rating and guidance given by the BBFC when releasing their videos to the two digital service providers involved – Vevo and YouTube - who display it when the videos are broadcast online.

Building on the pilot, the Government has now as part of its manifesto commitment agreed with the UK music industry and with the digi-

tal service providers that the measures trialled will be now be made permanent for videos produced in the UK by artists who are represented by major labels.

As well as working with Sony Music UK, Universal Music UK and Warner Music UK, the Government is also encouraging independent UK music labels to follow suit so that the digital service providers can display appropriate age ratings on their videos too. We can announce today that independent UK music labels will now take part in a six month pilot phase.

Baroness Joanna Shields, Minister for Internet Safety and Security, said: “Movies in the cinema and music DVDs are age rated to inform the viewer and help parents to make informed choices.

We welcome this voluntary step from industry to bring internet services in line with the offline world.

“Keeping children safe as they experience and enjoy all the benefits the Internet has to offer is a key priority for this Government’s One Nation approach to help families across Britain. We will continue to work with industry to develop ways to help parents to better protect children online from inappropriate music videos with explicit adult or violent content.”

Clear age ratings are the first step but initial findings of independent research commissioned by the BBFC shows that up to 60 per cent of children aged 10 to 17 are watching music videos that they do not think their parents would approve of.

To help address this, Vevo are exploring plans to link these age ratings to additional technology on their platform that can support age controls.

On YouTube, when record labels upload a UK-produced music video rated 18 by the BBFC, they are able to agegate access to users signed in as over 18. The new age ratings also complement YouTube’s existing restricted mode which helps parents screen out content they may not feel is right for their children. To date 132 music videos have been submitted by UK labels to the BBFC for certification and, of these, only one has been given an 18-rating – Dizzee Rascal’s ‘Couple of Stacks’.

Geoff Taylor, BPI Chief Executive, said: “Britain is a world leader in making exciting and original music, in part because our artists have a freedom to express themselves that we rightly cherish. While we must continue to uphold this principle, it is equally important that music videos are broadcast

in a responsible way and that parents are given the tools to make more informed viewing decisions on behalf of their families.

“UK record labels value the opportunity to work with Government to build on the pilot and, as a key next step, we encourage Vevo, YouTube and other digital service providers to look at how they can make filters available to parents so they can use age ratings to screen out any inappropriate content.”

David Cooke, Director of the BBFC, said: “We welcome this agreement. Parents want to see clear and recognisable age ratings on online music videos and we look forward to building on the success of the pilot, in partnership with the industry, so that the public can have the trusted signposting which they seek.”

Nic Jones, EVP International at Vevo, said: “Vevo have been participating in the BBFC’s age ratings pilot since its inception and welcome news that that scheme is to be permanently backed by UK major labels.

We are very pleased that the UK independent labels – such an important part of the UK music landscape will now be part of this scheme. At Vevo we support artists and their creativity, however, we understand

the importance and value that age ratings provide parents and music fans to help inform their viewing, enabling them to make choices about what content they wish to watch.

“Vevo will be working with the BBFC as the scheme rolls out to make sure that age ratings are displayed in the most effective way on our platform, to provide the necessary guidance for audiences in a clear way. We are also committed to making the age ratings work as effectively as possible and will continue to explore how additional technology on the platform can support age controls to ensure that explicit content is watched only by age appropriate audiences.”

Candice Morrissey, Content Partnerships Manager at YouTube EMEA, said: “We have been working with the participants in this pilot to help them display the BBFC’s age ratings on their music videos on YouTube. These ratings are in addition to the controls we already provide on YouTube including the ability for uploaders to add age warnings to videos and a restricted mode.”

Government and industry are also working together to look at how lessons learned in the UK could help international partners who share our concerns to adopt a similar approach.

DEMENTIA APP FUNDING BOOST A £6000 funding boost has helped Glasgow students design a new app for people with dementia.

The University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde and University of Glasgow’s Geriatric Medicine Department worked together to produce the app, which features a host of ideas aimed at slowing down memory loss and improving the lives of those diagnosed with dementia.

STAFF HELP COMMUNITY WITH VOLUNTEER WORK MARYHILL Housing Association staff helped improve their community by taking on a wide range of jobs as part of the recent Wee Volunteer Project.

PANEL MEMBERS

OVER 500 volunteer panel members are required by Children’s Hearings Scotland.

Organisers hope to attract people throughout the country, and a September 30 deadline is in place.

For more details, go to www.childrenspanelscotland. org.

COMMUNITY GARDEN BOOST

THE Red road community garden is situated in the grounds of Tron st Marys Church grounds and has over the last year been built with the help of volunteers.

The community has the opportunity to take a free raised plot and grow vegetables/ fruit and flowers. The area

has been drained and is totally accessible to all groups regardless of age or disability.

The successful grant application to Tesco and their generous award of £2240 will allow the group to buy more plants, equipment ,create features and put in seating so that more can come and

help with the maintenance and get to sit and enjoy the garden.

The pictures show volunteers plot holders and community members including local Bonnybroom nursery who have two plots accepting the cheque from representatives from Tesco

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Ready for a challenge?

1089 (7th Glasgow) Squadron Air Training Corps covers the Glasgow East area and is based at the Cadet Centre 98 Killin Street, Shettleston, G32 9AH. The Squadron parades every Tuesday and Friday 19.30 until 21.30 and membership is open to boys and girls aged of 12 if in second year or 13 and under 17.

Our aims are to promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people and provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life also to encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

As a Cadet you’ll have an opportunity to do things that others only dream about. Want real flight experience? No problem.

How about heading out on adventurous training and camps, either weekend or annual and sometimes overseas? Test yourself against other Squadrons in the West of Scotland Wing or even throughout Scotland and the UK in competitive sports,

model making or aircraft recognition. Drill where you will be prepared for Armistice or Battle of Britain Parades. Get involved in engineering projects. These are only some of the activities you can enjoy within the Air Training Corps.

Others include Gliding, using the Flight Simulator, Shooting, Skiing, Duke of Edinburgh, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Canoeing and Sailing. Yes it’s a challenge, but that’s what life’s all about.

Our Squadron welcomes personal visits by anyone thinking of joining the Cadets, ideally accompanied by a parent or guardian, during one of our twice weekly Parade. Recruitment occurs throughout the year. Just come along and see if you like it – you don’t have to join but at least check out what you might be missing.

The Squadron staff will discuss what we do, show you a video of Air Cadet activities and answer any questions you or your parents may have.

We are not a recruiting organisation for the RAF but if you’re

thinking about a Service career, Cadet membership will put you ahead of the competition.

Many cadets go on to great success in the RAF as Pilots, Navigators or Engineers or enter the other UK Services where they tend to do better in basic training and skills and experiences make them suitable for many roles in civilian employment.

Let’s face it – where else would you be given the opportunity to fly solo in a glider or powered aircraft when you’re 17?

Whatever you do with your life, at the end of your time as a Cadet you’ll be self- motivated, confident and ready for anything.

We would be to very happy to hear from anyone who is interested in joining the Air Training Corps, we can be contacted during parade nights of Tuesday and Friday 19.30 until 21.30 on 0141 778 1089 or email us at oc.1089@aircadets.org or see us on Facebook “1089 (Glasgow East)” or contact Brian Murphy on 07968700906 or better still drop into the Cadet Centre on any parade night.

MPS CALL FOR CANNABIS LEGALISTAION

A GROUP of MPs and Peers says legal cannabis markets should be tested and drug use decriminalised as part of a radical new approach to drug use.

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy Reform wants an overhaul in global narcotics policy.

It says the “war on drugs” and “blanket prohibition” have failed.

The group also believes certain human rights laws could be used to claim that those who possess cannabis should not be treated as criminals.

Dangerous substances In its report, the all-party group says that experiments into possible models for the regulated sale of marijuana should be encouraged among United Nations countries including the UK. Co-chairman Lady Meacher wants ministers in the UK to try out a controlled system where licensed premises sell labelled and tested cannabis.

The idea is to control what is sold and undermine deal-

ers who sell more dangerous substances. The results of the trial could then be evaluated.

Cannabis has already been legalised in some parts of the United States.

The United Nations drug conventions were originally drawn up in 1961.

The convention sets up the framework under which governments around the world pursue their drugs policies and punish offenders.

Human rights The all-party group says a special UN meeting next year offers a unique opportunity to press for improvements to the system.

The group believes the current convention has led to many countries taking a prohibitionist approach.

But Lady Meacher, a crossbench peer, argues countries could do much more to pursue policies based on public health, human rights and welfare.

For example, she argues in some Latin American countries, a policy to use aircraft

to spray and destroy coca crops, has led to the destruction of the crops that produce cocaine, but also left the land unusable for any other purpose with serious consequences for local people.

Instead she argues there is room for flexibility within the UN conventions, with states able to decriminalise the use of controlled drugs for personal use. Portugal for example has decriminalised drug use in 2001.

The report also says that any regulation of cannabis should reflect the supremacy of human rights laws.

For example, someone growing a small number of cannabis plants for modest personal use, could deploy their human right to “a private and family life” to avoid prosecution.

The report argues the Human Rights Act could be invoked to support the argument that the possession or purchase of small amounts of cannabis does not harm other people’s rights and therefore should not be criminalised.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORTS DENNISTOUN Community Council continues to carry out excellent work on a wide-range of issues involving local residents and facilities.

We take this opportunity to thank DCC for sharing contents of a recent Ordinary Meeting held at the Sports Hub Building, Alexandra Park.

Public Input: Concerns were expressed over the poor experience of pedestrians in Dennistoun.

One area centred on crossing safety between Whitehill Street and the Co-Op/Iceland.

Friends of Alexandra Parade.

A second meeting was deemed positive and enthusiastic, and a constitution is now being constructed.

Meeting Venue. Dennistoun Community Council have been using various locations to host recent meetings.

Building Projects. Work within Dennistoun might include a Community Hall.

Billboard Project. Considerable funding is still required. Day out in Dennistoun. Comments on a map have been circulated, and a final draft will be drawn up once these have been incorporated.

Duke Street Project. A working group has met and notes drawn up for the working group.

Maggie McBean, at Dennistoun Library, has expressed interest in being involved during the consultation, with a possible exhibition of Duke Street past

and present, and accompanying questionnaire.

East Centre Area Partnership.

East Central Area Committee have supplied a questionnaire for circulation.

Bellgrove Station. A discussion has taken place on DCC adopting Bellgrove Station.

Most stations on the line have been adopted, and this would involve a commitment to maintenance, which could be delegated.

The idea will be explored further.

Have your say! The GENN would welcome items of news from local Community Councils.

Send correspondence to editor@thegenn.co.uk

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Financial lessons to teach your kids 1. Saving is fun It’s important to teach your children that sometimes you have to wait to get what you want as it may not be possible to get it immediately. They can decide how much they want to save from their weekly allowance if they receive one or money from birthdays and other occasions. Get them started with a piggy bank that allows them to put money in more easily than it can be taken out. A good idea is to set saving challenges, to make it more fun for the kids and get them excited about the basics of saving. This will get them used to saving up for buying things they want. Talk to them and find out something they would like to save up for and work out how much they would need to save each week to reach their target amount.

2. Money doesn’t grow on trees Many children grow up thinking their parents have an endless supply of money, they ask for something and it appears. A valuable lesson and not just for financial skills is to earn something you must

work for it. You could help your little ones understand the rewards of hard work by setting up a list of chores around the house that they can do for which they will be rewarded for. Depending on their age it doesn’t have to be monetary, it could be a new toy or a trip to the cinema, and then as they get older you can slowly introduce money in to the rewards technique teaching them that money has to be earnt.

3. Learn to be a budgeting budgie Encouraging your kids to budget doesn’t need to be complicated, it can be as simple as giving them a regular fixed amount of pocket money each week. It will teach them one of the basic principles of personal finance of living within your means and how to plan their spending.

For example if you take them to the funfair this summer give them a fixed amount and tell them they can only go on as many rides or games that their money will buy. They won’t be able to go on all the rides and play all the games,

so which ones are worth it?

Let them decide. This will get your children to start thinking more strategically about what they spend their money on.

4. Debt is an IOU Eventually your offspring may take out a loan at some point in their life, be it an overdraft, student loan or mortgage, so helping them understand debt is important. The concept of interest can be taught when they’re a little older in their teens. If they wish to buy something they don’t have enough money for, maybe an expensive game or toy agree to pay the remaining amount but ensure they understand that they now owe you that money. Tell them that they can give you a small amount from their allowance each week until they’ve paid back what they owed. This goes back to the idea that money doesn’t grow on trees and nor is it free so any money borrowed must be paid back.

These are just some of the basic money skills to teach your kids

Results day alert: does your boiler pass the test?

AS many parents wait anxiously for their children’s exam results, Gas Safe Register - the official gas registration body that replaced Corgi in 2009 - is urging them to consider whether their gas appliances would pass the safety test.

Jonathan Samuel, managing director at Gas Safe Register, comments: “As students across the UK wait for the results of their exams, we are urging parents to see how their gas appliances perform and put them to the test. The last thing homeowners want to face at any time of year is an appliance breaking down or worse, resulting in a gas leak, fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.”

Boilers are not the only gas appliance with the potential to harm people’s homes and properties. Between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015, Gas Safe Register inspected around 20,000 homes and found more dangers lurking in gas fires than in any other appliance. Over half of the gas fires inspected were unsafe, compared to just one in 10 boilers and just under one in 10 cookers that were also

found to be a risk.[i] Jonathan continues: “For parents who are on holiday because their children are home for school, it’s the perfect time to get a registered gas engineer round to your house to get all your gas appliances safety checked. You won’t need to take additional time off work and it will keep you and your family safe.”

Gas appliances should be safety checked regularly but if you notice any of the following warning signs, you should arrange for a Gas Safe registered engineer to service your appliance as soon as possible: • Your gas appliance is not

working properly • Your appliance is burning with a lazy yellow flame instead of a crisp blue flame • You can see black marks or stains on or around your gas appliances • The pilot light keeps going out • There is increased condensation in the room.

Gas Safe Register can help you find a local Gas Safe registered engineer and tell you if they’re qualified for the type work you need them to do. All you need to do is visit www.

GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call the Freephone number 0800 408 5500.

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School of Needlework exhibition in Glasgow ROYAL School of Needlework (RSN) exhibits its Scottish students Certificate & Diploma work at The Glasgow Art Club for the first time until 5 September RSN Chief Executive Dr Susan Kay-Williams will show some RSN Collection pieces and give an illustrated lecture on Thursday 27 August:

• “Behind the Cupboard Doors”, 2-3.30pm (£10): This session 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.

• “With just a needle and thread”, 6.30-7.30pm (£5).

This talk illustrates just what

can be achieved with these simple tools including work from the RSN Collection as well as contemporary pieces

by Certificate, Diploma and Degree students: embroidery for clothing, jewellery, hats and more.

To attend either of these sessions call Noleen Wyatt-Jones on 020 3166 6938

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Scott’s Festival Tour De Force!

GLASGOW Kelvin College Art & Design degree graduate, Scott Lang, has landed an enviable role at this year’s Edinburgh Festival!

Scott’s intriguing work is being shown alongside internationally renowned artists Kennard-Phillipps at the Stills Gallery in Edinburgh during this year’s Edinburgh Festival. He took the bull by the horns and approached the artists himself and, after an extremely busy summer, is now

significantly involved in their Festival programme.

Says Scott, “I’m helping Kennard Phillipps deliver workshops at a studio space in St James’s shopping centre, Edinburgh and I’ll be leading the workshops next week as they have other commitments.

“The work produced in the workshops will become part of the ongoing installation currently at Stills Gallery.

“I am also working with local community groups includ-

ing a couple of homeless and mental health organisations.

I’m producing new work for the show myself too. I helped install the full show at Stills, and had some input to the ‘War on War’ Room in the workshop space. I also have my own show on at Projectability in Glasgow until 29th August.”

His tutors are delighted that their hard work and skills have supported Scott at this innovative point in his artistic

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SCOTTISH SUICIDE RATE FALLS

SUICIDE rates in Scotland have fallen by 12.5 per cent in 2014, compared to 2013, figures released today by National Records of Scotland show.

The fall, for the 4th year running, shows the suicide rate is 13.3 per 100,000, compared with 15.2 per 100,000 in 2013.

696 people took their own lives in Scotland in 2014.

In 2014, 497 men in Scotland took their own lives (a rate of 19.3 per 100,000) as did 199 women (a rate of 7.2 per 100,000). This is a decrease among men since 2013, however it is an increase among women.

“It is good news to see that the number of suicides in Scotland is at its lowest for almost 40 years. However, there is no room for complacency,” said Samaritans Executive Director for Scotland James Jopling.

“Every one of the 696 people who took their own lives in 2014 was a friend, partner, child or relative.

Although successive Scottish Governments have invested in efforts to reduce suicide, and shown a commitment to working co-operatively, there are still chal-

lenges which need to be tackled urgently.

“One of these is socio-economic deprivation, which increases the risk of suicide, especially among men. The suicide rate is three times higher among the most deprived people living in Scotland compared to the least deprived.** And in 2014, men aged 35-44 took their own lives at almost treble the rate of the general population, at 36.7 per 100,000.

“Choose Life, the national suicide prevention strategy for Scotland, has contributed to our efforts to reduce suicide and introduced effective national and local measures to prevent suicide.

“It is also important to understand that there is great regional variation in Scotland.

Suicide rates in Highland and Inverclyde are significantly higher than the overall rate.

This highlights the importance of local suicide prevention plans and supporting relevant agencies to work together and share best practice. We need to keep making progress and continue investment to keep these resources in the place right

across Scotland,” James said.

“The Scottish Government also needs to continue efforts to reduce inequality right across the country to support the further reduction of the numbers of people taking their own lives. The gap in suicide rates between the most and least deprived people living in Scotland, although now less marked than it was a decade ago, is a social injustice which demands our attention and further action.

“Samaritans directly supports the current suicide prevention strategy in Scotland.

In 2014 we dealt with nearly 240,000 contacts through our branches around the clock every single day of the year, all of which were dealt with by our remarkable 1000 volunteers across the country. They also provide support in schools, prisons, with communities and in workplace,” James added.

Between 2000-2013 there was a 19 per cent fall in suicide rates (21 per cent for men and 14 per cent for women).* Fore more information please go to: www.samaritans. org

career. They especially appreciate the effort on Scott’s part to ensure community involvement in his work and build capacity into other organisations, a key aim that lies at the heart of Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos.

Congratulations go to Scott and to the staff who have supported him thus far, and the College wishes him the best of luck in the future. More information is available at http:// www.kennardphillipps.com/

10th World Street Dance Championships THOUSANDS of street dance fans and dancers are in Glasgow this weekend to battle it out for the honours at the 10th World Street Dance Championships and to enjoy Dance Show Live!

Dance crews from Europe, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the US will take on homegrown talent from Scotland and the rest of the UK on their own turf as they fight it out with some fancy footwork.

With 6,000 dancers from 30 countries registered for the event, the competition is celebrating its third year in Glasgow and will transform the city into the global home of street dance.

World renowned break dancer Victor Mengarelli is looking to reclaim his title for the greatest number of consecutive hand hops and will attempt to break the current Guinness World Record – which stands at 133 times – at the SECC in Glasgow. Victor previously broke this record in 2007 with 93 consecutive hand hops.

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Health advice for students from NHS 24 STUDENTS starting university and college this year are being advised to prepare ahead by Scotland’s national telehealth and telecare organisation.

NHS 24 Medical Director Professor George Crooks is reminding students that there is a wealth of health advice and information available to them at the dedicated Freshers’ Health section at www.nhsinform. co.uk He said: “Many students find themselves living away from home for the first time when they start university or college and I would urge them to plan ahead for their health.

“Freshers’ week is the ideal time for new students to register with a GP when getting to know their new area. A number of universities have a dedicated GP practice for their students and for those that do not, you can use NHS inform to search for local services.

“For those students who use regular repeat prescriptions, make sure you take enough with you to last until you register with a GP and it is also a

good idea to have a first aid kit and supply of pain relief with you.

“Setting up home on your own for the first time is a daunting, yet exciting experience. By preparing ahead and thinking about your health, students can make sure they make the most of it.”

The Freshers’ Zone at NHS inform provides a wealth of advice and information on health issues relevant to young people as they embark on or continue their higher education years, including safety advice, what to pack and where to go for health care.

From August 1 this year, young people under the age of 25 who are starting university for the first time, and have not previously received it in school, will be offered the MenACWY vaccine to protect against meningitis W. For more information on the immunisation programme, and the signs and symptoms of meningitis, visit http://www.immunisationscotland.org.uk/vaccines-and-diseases/menw.aspx

Public support for outdoor smoking bans in Scotland MAJORITY of people from Scotland think smoking should be banned in playgrounds and many would welcome other outdoor smoke free places too, according to new research.

Following proposals for up-weighted smoking bans in other parts of the UK1, the survey has revealed an appetite for extended smoking restrictions in Scotland too - although some think it would be a step too far.

The independent research2 commissioned by the Pharmacy2U Online Doctor service found that two thirds (66%) of those from Scotland back bans in playgrounds, with many in favour of restrictions in outdoor restaurants (49%) and public parks (40%). One in five (19%) said they would travel further to visit a smoke free beach.

However, smoking was not the only thing people from Scotland prefer not to see in happening in public places – 40 per cent thought drinking alcohol should not be permitted in parks and one in five (19%) think passionate displays of affection should be put a stop to.

Dr Nitin Shori, Medical Director of the Pharmacy2U

Online Doctor service and a working NHS GP, said: “There does appear to be public support more smoking restrictions – particularly where children are likely to be playing.

Some parents worry about the impact of breathing in second-hand smoke, while others can be concerned about the litter aspect.”

The research also investigated the smoking habits and revealed that one in 15 (7%) of those who tried to stop smoking in the past 12 months decided to quit because the current smoking ban made it less appealing to smoke socially.

Dr Shori adds: “The popularity of smoking has been on a downward trend since the risks became more widely understood in the 1970s.

Smoking is still a major cause of preventable disease and premature deaths in Britain, so health worries tend to be a big driver for patients who decide to quit.

“Its addictive nature means it can be a tough habit to break and although some succeed through willpower alone, others find nicotine replacement or prescription medication is helpful.”

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GENN UK diesel price falls to 5 year low as demand in countries with a slow economy slashes the wholesale price DIESEL now costs less than any time within the last 5 years, information group Experian Catalist revealed.

On August 14th 2015, standard diesel averaged 112.48 pence per-litre which was the lowest since January 2010. Standard unleaded cost 115.07 pence, PetrolPrices.com confirmed. This is a contrast to the historic trend where unleaded tends to be cheaper. Prices at the pump

– but producers such as Saudi Arabia still have a vast quantity for sale.

David Hunter, an industry analyst with Schneider Electric, told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up To Money programme: “Faltering economic growth in resource-hungry countries like China is keeping a lid on demand for oil, while on the other hand there is a supply glut”. Mr Hunter added: “Saudi Arabia has

fell to reflect a change in the wholesale price that fell from $110 per-barrel in the middle of last year, to $50. Why? Because of supply versus demand. Countries such as China currently have a slow economy – and therefore require less fuel than in the past

ramped up production of ultra-low sulphur diesel for export to Europe” which caused “steeper falls for diesel than petrol.”

A sluggish economy has a significant impact on how much fuel a country requires.

The problem is that it is pro-

ducing less wealth than during prosperous times which tends to mean there are fewer people in employment. There are, therefore, less motorists travelling between home and work and burning fuel. These people then have less money to purchase goods so the shops restock their shelves less often. This, in turn, means there are fewer lorries on the road delivering goods.

Lorry drivers might then be made redundant so the economy continues to nosedive in a vicious circle.

The United Kingdom could benefit if the cost of diesel remains low long term. This would – assuming other factors remain equal – reduce the cost of delivering goods.

Manufacturers then pay less for raw materials and their products could be transported to retailers for less. Savings could then be passed to consumers. Furthermore the cost of running taxis, buses, trams and trains would fall too. Motorists might then have more money to spend on (say) luxury items which might otherwise be too expensive.

But low fuel prices might not last. James Hookham, Deputy Chief Executive of the Freight Transport Association, said: prices could go up as quickly as they are falling” because the market is ”very volatile”

BURLESQUE CINEMA SHOW AT GROSVENOR CLUB Noir Burlesque Presents A Film Event: THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH and SUNSET BOULEVARD and BURLESQUE ACTS and BUFFET Sunday 27th September 3.30 p.m. till 8 p.m.

Club Noir has teamed up with the Grosvenor Cinema for another sell-out smash event showing two of its favourite old movies.

On Sunday 27th September spend the day with a Billy Wilder double bill, the Director of two of Hollywood’s most iconic films.

Marilyn Monroe stars in “The Seven Year Itch” with her most famous scene ever -where her white billowing skirts are blown about her.

Then there’s “Sunset Boulevard” with Gloria Swanson famously reciting “I’m ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille”.

As if seeing these 2 films back-to-back on the big screen isn’t enough, Club Noir indulge us further with 2 burlesque acts inspired by each film. Plus a delicious buffet that spreads all the way along the bar.

As it’s a Club Noir vibe,

expect a few members of the audience to be wildly dressed.

But this is not essential - idle along in your Sunday comfies if you prefer. That’s what Sundays are all about after all - relaxing. And the Grosvenor Cinema is a great spot for that. Sit back in the dark in their big comfy chairs in one of the only cinemas to allow you to take in your vino and cocktails.

Can’t think of a better way to spend £20 or a Sunday afternoon.

For more info please email sarah@clubnoir.co.uk

Child Identity Theft – How Safe is Your Child’s Identity ID theft is not just limited to adults. Children are just as much at risk of having their identity stolen.

Unfortunately theft of a child’s identity can go undetected for years, which is why children can be a tempting target for identity thieves. In America, the Federal Trade Commission found children make up the fastest growing segment of identity theft victims.* The UK does not experience this crime to the same degree as our personal data is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998, however with the rise of social media children are increasingly susceptible in cyberspace.

What is child identity theft?

Child identity theft occurs when an identity thief steals a child’s personal details to commit fraud and other types of crimes. It is easy for criminals to set up new accounts as children tend to have clean credit records. This type of identity theft is not usually reported because parents have no suspicion their child’s identity has been taken let alone the child themselves which allows the criminal to

STROKE SIGN-UP

GLASGOW residents are being urged to sign up for charity fun runs in aid of the Stroke Association next month.

Strathclyde Country Park will stage 5k and 10k events on September 27.

Statistics show one in six of Scottish people will have a stroke, and the Association is encouraging people to get fit by participating in the Resolution Run, alongside family members and friends.

All monies raised will go to research and supporting stroke-affected-people in Scotland.

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SPCA APPEAL

SCOTTISH SPCA are aiming to raise essential funds during Animal Week, which runs from August 31 to September 5.

Local people can become involved by organising tin collections - approved by them - in their area.

Last year, Cardonald Rehoming Centre accepted almost 2500 animals.

use the information for many years.

How do I know if my child’s identity has been compromised?

Your child gets a bill for something they haven’t ordered.

They get emails from an organisation they don’t recognise.

They receive letters regarding government benefits or tax payments.

They begin receiving credit applications and credit card and bank offers under his or her name.

Your application to open a bank account for your child is denied due to poor credit history.

What can my child do to protect him/herself when going online?

Make sure you teach your child about privacy and that they aware of the information they must not reveal, such as name, address, phone number or school.

Be careful of what they share online and with whom.

Ensure they don’t accept friend requests from strangers on popular sites like Facebook and Twitter.

If your child goes on chatrooms encourage them to stay anonymous as they may find themselves to talking to people they don’t know.

What can I do to protect my child’s identity online?

Check the privacy settings on any online social networking sites your child’s is signed up to and don’t forget to also check the device settings on smartphones or tablets that they may use.

Monitor what information is being shared and made public through simply checking search engines for your child’s name.

Be vigilant and monitor their social media and chatroom use, such as only allowing them to use it your presence and looking over the chat room before your child joins it.

Block pop ups, to prevent your child being tempted to click on them and potentially release malicious software.

If your child’s identity has been stolen they must change their passwords to any online sites immediately as well as any security questions. If they have become a victim of fraud report it to Action Fraud.

National Living Life Day Launched this August EMOTIONAL WELLBEING is the focus of Scotland’s first ‘Living Life Day’, which takes place on Tuesday 25th August.

With the theme ‘Make your day different’, Scots are being encouraged to take steps to improve their wellbeing, whether that’s through exercise, relaxation or time with family or friends.

National Living Life Day will also raise awareness of NHS Living Life, a free service providing over-the-phone therapy for anyone in Scotland experiencing mild to moderate stress or anxiety. It will be 7 years since the NHS Living Life service was launched, which offers free telephone appointments with a Self-help Coach or Therapist.

Tony McLaren, National Coordinator of NHS Living Life, said: “One in four people in Scotland will experience a diagnosable mental health problem each year. Living Life Day helps turn the spotlight on the importance of looking after your emotional wellbeing at an early stage. Services such as NHS Living Life are an empowering and practical way for anyone feeling stressed or anxious to get information, access resources and learn coping skills.”

Jamie Hepburn, Minister for

Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health, said: “I’m delighted to support Scotland’s first Living Life Day. It’s so important that we all start think about looking after our mental health in exactly the same way we think about caring for our physical health. Physical activity, relaxation and spending time with family and friends are all excellent ways to improve mental wellbeing and reduce the likelihood of problems developing.

Living Life Day is a chance for people to think about how they might be able to devote more time to these things.

“NHS Living Life is a tremendous service that helps thousands of people every year. It’s there for anyone experiencing stress or anxiety, and gives them the chance to talk about their feelings and get some practical advice on how to cope. This service is one of the many steps the Scottish Government is taking to improve Scotland’s mental health, reducing the number of people who develop more serious illnesses.”

To find out more about NHS Living Life visit www.livinglife. scot, or phone 0800 328 9655 (lines are open Mon-Fri, 1pm9pm). Follow @NHS24 to find out what’s happening across the country for #LLDay

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Preparing for Christmas CHRISTMAS might be a while away but it’s never too early to think about MoneySaving for Santa’s next sleigh landing. After the summer holidays, many complain “I’m skint”, but nows last chance to prepare for Christmas. So lets look at what we can still do.

Plan for affordability, not desirability Too many list every lusted-for item, gifts for all, and a corking meal, then only afterwards consider: “How will I pay for it?” That’s a recipe to be broke.

Instead, calculate your budget, and ask: “What can I afford to spend on Christmas?” Christmas is one day - don’t ruin the whole of the new year for it Pick up bargains in the sales The sales are a great time to pick up a bargain for Christmas. It’s often hard to predict what gifts to buy but you might be able to pick up generic items, or items that don’t follow fashion or season..

You could designate a drawer or a box in a cupboard to collect presents, wrapping or cards throughout the year and make sure you keep track of

what you’ve bought to avoid over spending Be wary when buying gift cards If you’re considering giving gift cards or vouchers.

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A host of big-name retailers have gone into administration in recent years. When this happens, they usually stop accepting cards altogether.

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Sell old gold for a quick cash hit It’s not just the three wise men who are interested in gold at Christmas. If you’ve unwanted gold lying around you could sell it and use the proceeds to help with the cost of Crimbo.

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14 Shocking things you need to know about dental health

‘Too Tired’ to clean your teeth?

A NEW study out today reveals that those surveyed in Scotland could be putting their oral health at risk by not brushing their teeth in the evening because they are too tired.

The survey commissioned by GSK, as part of its Love Your Mouth campaign (LoveYourMouth.co.uk), found that 47% of people questioned say they have gone to bed without brushing their teeth, which could increase their chances of cavities,gum disease and even tooth loss.

When asked why they don’t stick to a daily oral healthcare regime, 40% of respondents blamed being too tired, 31% said it’s because they’re lazy and 28% admitted they forget to brush or floss.

Natty Burgess, a Dental Practitioner comments: “People think that missing one brush won’t be a problem, but over time a lack of good hygiene can cause a whole host of unwanted oral health conditions. Not brushing at least twice a day cancause the build-up of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque), as well as tooth decay which can

lead to sensitivity and cavities that require fillings. In a 24 hour period, we are awake for around 17 hours, equivalent to 1,020 minutes. You onlyneed to spend around four minutes brushing, and a couple of extra minutes per day flossing to avoid having problems.”

Despite a staggering 94% saying they are aware that poor oral care can lead to a decline in the health of teeth and gums, the research uncovered that almost 1 in 5 people surveyed (16%) said they just brush with water without usingtoothpaste, and 13% brush their teeth using a finger!

Natty continues: “It’s important to brush using a toothpaste as the special ingredients help to maintain healthy teeth.

Brushing with your finger introduces new bacteria into your mouth from whatever you were touching last so will only hinderyour oral hygiene.

Toothbrushes have special soft bristles with rounded ends that help to reach tricky corners that your finger won’t.”

Further data shows that only 24% of those that took part in the research said they floss their teeth as part of their

daily routine with 44% admitting they could take better care of their oral health.

Based on these new findings, it’s unsurprising that 73% of respondents said they have experienced tooth decay or cavities and 34% of those people confessed they have six or more fillings.

“People tend to develop cavities due to a combination of a poor diet and bad oral hygiene”, adds Natty. “Foods rich in sugars are increasingly part of our diet and it’s these types of foods that increase levels of bacteria that stay in the mouthuntil cleansed. Your teeth and smile play a very important role as part of your face. They are the first thing people look at when you start to speak, and first impressions count for a lot. Your teeth help you to chew and break up foods and thisstarts a good digestion process in the body so it’s vital to look after your oral health and give your mouth some love!”

Visit LoveYourMouth.co.uk to take the ‘Love Your Mouth Challenge’ and find out how you can improve your oral health.

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WE all know that brushing our teeth twice a day and regular visits to our dentists are the key to keeping our teeth healthy. While this is true, there are many other facets about our mouths that may remain a mystery. That’s why the British Dental Health Foundation wanted to share a few of the interesting, and sometimes shocking things, we should know about dental health which we may not 1. 74% Of all British adults have had a tooth removed That works out to more than 60 million adults who have lost a tooth, it’s certainly keeping the dentists in business but just what happens to all of those removed teeth? This needs to and can be changed by regular visits to the dentist, but....

2. 27% of people only visit their dentist when they have a problem More than half of us have admitted that we wished we had care for our teeth better and prevention is almost always better than cure, or so the idiom goes, this is certainly the case when it comes to teeth. There is just no need for this unnecessary suffering especially when....

3. Only half of Brits are happy with their smile A survey from the British Dental Health Foundation found that discoloured or crooked teeth are by far the biggest reasons people are unhappy with their smiles.

What’s more a third of people identified a good smile as the most important attribute when it comes to attractiveness. So there really can be no reason that....

4. One in ten would cut oral care products from their shopping list for financial reasons Keeping your smile maintained is relatively cheap with a tube of fluoride toothpaste costing as little as £1 and a toothbrush can be even cheaper, these should not be choices that people make, these should be necessities considering....

5. A third of children are starting school with visible signs of tooth decay An alarming figure and something that if something is not done will continue. It is also worth noting that an estimated quarter of a million primary

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school children have developed tooth decay. Some of this can be put down to....

6. ‘Healthy’ alternatives not always being what they appear Some products which market themselves as healthy can in fact be as damaging to our teeth as sugar filled soft drinks. Some fruit juices currently on the market, while being a good option for getting your five fruit and veg, have been shown to contain more sugar than the same size can of Sprite. But it’s not all bad news.... <kid-holding-toothbrush. jpg>7. Brits do not actually have the worst teeth globally Interestingly enough, as renowned the Americans are for criticising the British and slapping us with the horrible mouth-hygiene joke research shows that a whopping 92 per cent of American adults2 show signs of tooth decay compared to 28 per cent in England. Maybe they should review their oral health routine as....

8. Two thirds of people think an employer would overlook them for a promotion if they have poor oral health When keeping your mouth healthy to get ahead at work means taking two minutes twice a day to brush your teeth, it is not much when you consider it really. Four minutes or a prolonged period of tooth problems, dental work and pain and being overlooked at work, the choice is pretty simple really. That is unless you are part of the....

9. 14% of people are frightened to visit the dentist Visiting the dentist ranked top in a poll on what make people nervous, this was more popular than people who founds heights scary and nearly ten times as many people are nervous of visiting their dentist compared to their doctor. But is seems this may depend on what we visit them for with....

10. The UK tooth whitening market worth an estimated £40 million Taking its lead from the US the UK tooth whitening industry has soared in recent years and more and more people desire the ‘perfect smile’. The effects of these procedures can be very effective

but in the wrong hands are potentially harmful; therefore it is worth knowing....

11. Only qualified professionals are allowed to carry out tooth whitening, by law!

It is illegal for anyone other than a regulated dental professional to perform tooth whitening. You may see a sign up in your salon offering treatment but be warned this may lead to all kinds of trouble and you are putting yourself at risk. A professional will discuss with you what treatment is appropriate and develop your treatment plan to give you your desired result.

A professional will also be able to check for other, more serious, conditions as....

12. Almost two thousand people a year will die from mouth cancer Cases of mouth cancer have increased by a third in the last decade yet awareness remains relatively low. Anyone can be affected by mouth cancer and although they are more common in people over 40 and men research has shown that mouth cancer is becoming more common in younger patients and in women.

Mouth Cancer Action Month is in November and it is important to have the necessary knowledge as....

13. Many of these deaths can be prevented if the cancer is caught early Mouth cancer appears in many different forms and affects all parts of the mouth. It can appear as a painless mouth ulcer that does not heal normally or a white or red patch in the mouth. Mouth cancer can often be spotted in its early stages by your dentist during a thorough mouth examination and if mouth cancer is recognised early, then the chances of a cure are good.

So it’s not all bad news especially considering....

14. Women smile more than men In general women do actually smile more than men with studies showing this starts from when they are babies. So men, is it something women know that you don’t or do men just need to cheer up a bit. As the old adage is true, it’s easier to smile than frown.

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CHINESE STYLE FRIED RICE GLUTEN FREE BROWNIES

Ingredients (serves 4) 1 can pineapple, liquid drained 2 tblsp vegetable oil 1 small onion 3 tblsp soy sauce 1 cup diced pork 3 cups cooked cold rice 2 spring onions 1/4 cup cashews Method Cut the pineapple into small

pieces Heat the oil in a wok cook the pork thoroughly Add onion and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until softened.

Add the rice and cook for 3 minutes.

Mix all ingredients together and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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These low sugar, healthy rice crispy treats are; gluten free, high protein, low sugar, dairy free and vegetarian!

Ingredients (serves 20) 3 cups Puffed brown rice 2 tsp Ground flaxseed 3 Tbsp Rice Malt Syrup 3 Tbsp Chia seed 1/3 cup Nut Butter (any kind - almond, sunflower seed, hazelnut and cocao) 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 4 Tbsp Chopped Dates 4 Tbsp Chopped Cashews Method Oil a brownie tin (9 x 13) with coconut oil.

Place rice, cashews, dates and ground flaxseed in a bowl and stir to combine.

Add rice syrup, seed butter and vanilla to a medium sized saucepan and heat over medium heat and stir often.

Stir over medium heat for about 4 minutes- do not burn.

Pour rice syrup over puffed rice and stir to coat.

6. Drop mixture into a pan and press down evenly with a spatula.

7. Place in refrigerator for an hour before cutting into squares.

If desired add cinnamon, chai spice and/or cocoa.

Notes...

Cook once, Eat twice: Store in your refrigerator in a well sealed, glass tupperware for optimum freshness.

A couple of batches will last you for lunchbox snacks all week.

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VEGGIE BURGERS

WEATHERMEN say we are to enjoy an Indian summer and when the sun comes out do you always chuck same old selection of food on the barbecue? Why not get inspired by a couple of the very best barbecue recipes, which are not only tasty and delicious, they’re healthy too.

A great vegetarian option for barbecues and eating al fresco. This recipe makes 4 normal size veggie burgers, 8 mini burgers or 14 veggie nuggets. Not only is it is cheap it’s wheat free and vegan (if you use vegan Worcestershire sauce!)

Ingredients (serves 4) 125g red lentils 250g of vegetables (use whatever is cheap and in season - carrots, parsnips, potatoes, courgettes etc) 125g oats garlic (1x clove), crushed 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp Marmite 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (or vegan Worcester sauce) Method Boil red lentils in twice

their volume of water or stock for about 20 minutes on a low heat Keep an eye on them, as they may need more water but don’t add too much as you want a dry mixture Grate or chop the veggies and add these to the pan (go for whatever is cheap - carrots, parsnips, potatoes and courgettes all work well) When the lentils are done add the oats, garlic, tomato puree, Marmite and Worcestershire sauce and leave to stand for at least 10 minutes By this time you should have a fairly dry mixture that sticks together - you might need to add some flour (or oats whizzed in a food processor to a powder) to get the right consistency Then shape into burgers you should get 4 normal sized burgers, 8 mini burgers or 14 nuggets, make whichever you prefer Either fry them (deep or shallow) or brush with oil and bake in the oven (200’C) for 20 minutes

Lemon and mint chicken wings AN EASY and comforting beef Massaman curry, a much better option than take-away!

Ingredients (serves 4) 60g unsalted peanuts 2 Tbsp Pic’s peanut butter crunchy 4 Tbsp Massaman curry paste 40ml Pic’s peanut oil (or an unrefined cold pressed peanut oil) 600g Stewing beef (Chuck steak works well) 400g waxy potatoes, cut into 2cm dice 1 can coconut cream 1 brown onion 3 kaffir lime leaves 1 cinnamon stick 1 Tbsp Palm sugar 1 Tbsp Tamarind paste 1 Tbsp Thai fish sauce 2 red chillies, deseeded & chopped 1 bunch coriander, roots left on, chopped

Method Heat oven to 180°C, then roast the peanuts on a baking tray for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Cool then roughly chop. Reduce oven to 160C. Heat the peanut oil in a large oven proof pan with a lid. Add the beef and brown well on all sides, add the curry paste and fry slowly for an extra 4 minutes.

Stir in peanut butter, the coconut cream, half a can of water, diced potatoes, onion, lime leaves, cinnamon, tamarind, palm sugar, fish sauce and half of the peanuts.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook slowly for about 2 hours in the oven until the beef is very tender.

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped chilli, coriander and the remaining peanuts.

Serve with jasmine rice.

Ingredients (makes 10 small or 8 large) 300g Self Raising Flour 50g Sugar 125ml or 1/2 cup thick cream 125ml or 1/2 cup lemonade 2 tbsp milk pinch salt Method Put everything into a large

mixing bowl.

Mix until it makes a dough.

Roll out on a floured table to about 2cm thickness Use a round cutter to cut out scones and put on baking tray. brush tops with milk.

Bake 210C 10 -15 minutes until lightly browned.

Notes...

Serve with Cream and Jam or butter or butter and Jam.

Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp mint (fresh, chopped) ½ tsp cracked black pepper 2 lemons (juiced) 2 tbsp ginger, grated 2 tbsp garlic, chopped 400g chicken wings Method

Combine all ingredients and marinade over chicken wings Leave for 2 hours to allow the flavours to develop Grill or bbq for around 5 minutes each side or until cooked through Why not try...

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16 Unbelievable Packaging Facts it smells of freshly ground coffee when opened

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Instantly Recognisable 94% of the world’s population recognises Coca Cola’s packaging 2. Thinning Hair The thinnest part of a drinks can is thinner than a human hair – measuring just 0.07mm

Wrapping at Christmas Each Christmas 83 km2 of wrapping paper ends up our bins, which is enough to cover Guernsey

invented to be used as textured wallpaper 12. Cartons in Orbit

8. Apple is Hiding Something Apple pays as much attention to its packaging as it does to its products, so it has a secret room dedicated to packaging at its headquarters in California

When laid end to end, the 1.25 billion beverage cartons used in the UK each year would wrap around the world six times 13. Staying Fresh

Pez, the infamous sweet dispenser, was originally targeted at smokers 14. The Rest is History

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Saturdays’ Off All crisp packets have a Saturday sell-by date

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Being Misled Jack Daniels was originally sold in rounded bottles until an Illinois salesman offered Mr. Jack the infamous square bottle, which is still used more than a century later 15. Power of Recycling

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Wine’s the Limit Wine bottles are 750ml in size, because it’s the average capacity of a glass-blower’s

Misleading Labelling – A lot of the wasabi we consume is actually horseradish coloured green

lungs 5. Green with no Envy The human eye can distin-

guish more shades of green than any other colour 6.

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee Coffee aroma is sprayed onto the lids of instant coffee jars so

10. Best Before the Bottle The expiration date on a bottle of water is for the bottle not the water 11. Burst the Bubble Bubble wrap was originally

One recycled glass bottle is enough to power a computer for 25 minutes 16. Eggstremely Cross The egg carton was designed to settle a dispute between a farmer and a hotel owner

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Glasgow East and North News

Your voice in the community

BÓ KANTINA BRINGS SEOUL TO THE CITY GLASGOW foodies are in for a treat as new bar and restaurant Bó Kantina will be serving up some fresh flavours when it launches in the city this summer.

The original Korean-inspired concept will bring a taste of East Asia to Glasgow when it opens its doors on Tuesday 1st September 2015.

Bó Kantina is the latest innovation from the Michelin-starred pedigree duo which brought award winning Burger Meats Bun to Glasgow and Edinburgh in recent years.

The new culinary destination from Ben Dantzic (30) and James Forrest (32) will be a hub for east meets west cooking, where bright and tasty dishes will be created through a fusion of sweet, spicy and pickled influences and traditional Western slow-cooking, finished off with a Mexican twist.

Ben and James first met whilst working at the renowned, Michelin-starred, Peat Inn in Fife. With Bó Kantina, the pair continues to mix their instinctive dedication to quality, learned from their experience in the fine dining sector, with a casual concept to create something unique.

Bó Kantina will combine

a laid-back interior and atmosphere with serious Seoul cuisine, using only the finest ingredients sourced from local artisan suppliers and producers, to create a relaxed, but high-quality experience.

The menu is sure to excite with ‘street food’ sharing starters such Bao and tacos with East Asian inspired fillings. Following that you can build your own main, ideal for a quick, healthy lunch; or enjoy some more refined, mouth-watering plated dishes such as Braised Beef Short Rib with a Gochujang glaze, or the traditional Korean sharing dish of Bó Ssam. To finish some decadent desserts such as the intriguing and original Bó Bar. The Bó Kantina bar will be open late Thursday to Saturday and will serve up a selection of classic cocktails, Sours, Tequilas and Mezcals, as well as bespoke eastern-influenced Bó cocktails which will use ingredients such as Soju, Korea’s most popular spirit.

Ben Dantzic, Director at Bó Kantina, said: “Following the success of Burger Meats Bun, we’re very excited to be introducing our new concept of Bó Kantina to Glasgow. At Bó we’ll be offering bright and modern East Asian-in-

spired food and drink, but with a bit of a twist. Perfect for a dinner and drinks out and also ideal for a quick, fresh lunchtime meal to sit-in or take away.”

James Forrest, Director and Head Chef at Bó Kantina, added: “Bó Kantina is born from our love of Korean cooking and we’re looking forward to bringing this new taste to Glasgow, a vibrant city full of culture, which is always keen to explore new flavours and dining experiences.”

Bó Kantina will open on Tuesday 1st September at 48A West Regent Street, Glasgow. Previously based at 48A West Regent Street, Burger Meats Bun is moving to a new, larger premises in the coming months and will be popping-up around the city before the new venue opens.

Bó Kantina will be accepting reservations so to make a reservation contact 0141 353 6712 or enquiries@bokantina.co.uk Follow Bó Kantina on Twitter and like Bó Kantina on Facebook Opening Times • Sunday to Wednesday 12noon – 10:00pm • Thursday to Saturday – 12noon – midnight

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I love people, I love laughter

NATIONAL treasure Christopher Biggins will be filling Saga Sapphire with laughter when he sails on his first Saga cruise to the Baltic in August 2016.

Christopher says he loves meeting people and he will be out and about on the ship chatting, chatting and chatting to everyone.

The 66-year-old actor said: “I love people. There’s no way you will find me stuck away in my cabin, I love being on cruise ships because you get to meet so many interesting passengers.”

Christopher, or ‘Biggins’ as he is called by his friends and admirers, will be sailing on the 14-night Baltic Capitals cruise which includes two overnight moorings in the grand capitals of Stockholm and St Petersburg.

Christopher says he is looking forward to returning to Stockholm for the first time in 40 years.

He said: “I went to Stockholm in the 1970s to do an old time music hall show with a cast of six. I have such happy memories because we had a great time on stage and socially. I have always wanted to go back.

“Saga Sapphire will be in port overnight so I will have plenty of time to re-

visit this beautiful city - and I understand it is particularly lovely to sail in past all of the islands so I will be on deck looking out.”

Another overnight stop will be in St Petersburg. Christopher has visited the city on two occasions and has witnessed ‘so much change’. He said: “When I first went there the city was called Leningrad and quite a different place.

“It is one of my favourite cities, a cross between Paris and Venice, with marvellous architecture.”

During the cruise Christopher will be entertaining passengers with a lively talk.

“It will be on Egyptian Porcelain,” he joked. “No, not really – I will be showing clips from my career and talking about the

people I have met. It will be pure, unadulterated gossip, so expect a lot of laughter.

“I love hearing people laugh.

Sometimes I have done some outrageous things – when I was in the TV show I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, I had to sleep with 200 rats and do some other ghastly dares.

It will be a riot telling everyone my stories!”

He added: “There is so much to like about cruising; you are given a nice cabin and then you only have to unpack once and arrive in different places every day.

“Neil, my partner who is an airline steward, will be joining me and we will be also be ticking off Helsinki and Tallinn from our bucket list.

“I will need to do a lot of extra walking to work off the fantastic meals. Dining is always something I look forward to on cruise ships and Saga’s reputation for fine dining means that if I do not do the extra exercise I will come off the size of the elephant!”

Christopher can also look forward to sailing through the Kiel Canal and visiting one of Saga Sapphire’s new maiden ports of call, the Norwegian town of Arendal which is built across seven small islands.

TENERIFE FOR ALL YEAR SUN WONDERING why Tenerife is one of the top holiday destinations? Year-round sun with long coastlines and beautiful palm trees facing the inviting turquoise sea. Kite boarding, wind surfing, sunbathing, thrift shopping, seafood eating and much more.

Visit Tenerife and do as much (or as little) as you want!

The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife enjoys good weather all year round and is known as the ‘Island of eternal spring’. It is abundant with natural flora and fauna and has a stunning mountainous and volcanic landscape. As you might expect, the island offers a host of activities such as golf and watersports, ac-

commodation ranging from budget to luxury, a variety of volcanic and golden beaches (many with the Blue Flag for cleanliness), superb facilities for families and even some nudist beaches. Finally it is renowned for its variety of festivals and world-famous carnivals hosted throughout the year. Tenerife has plenty

of resorts that suit the majority of holidaymakers from beachlovers to families, singles, couples and groups of all ages. Visit the stunning Black Pyramids at the Pirámides de Güímar Ethnographic Park.

They are situated close to Güímar, only 26 kms from the islands capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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TOO SOON TO START THINKING ABOUT YOUR 2016 SUMMER HOLIDAY? THINK AGAIN… IT TAKES 73% OF PEOPLE UP TO A YEAR TO SAVE! ACCORDING to the results of a recent nationwide survey investigating the trends of holiday spending and behaviours.

Over 1,250 participated in the survey, which looked into the spending habits of families when it comes to that big summer getaway. While we may think it’s too early to think about next year, results show that over 73% of us take up to a year to save for that big break.

As a nation of holiday lovers, 98.4% of participants cite a summer holiday to be very important.

PRE TAKEOFF STRESS Turns out that even before we have left our homes that the stress has already settled in. 76.2% find holiday packing extremely stressful despite using their very own packing list. Considering 38.9% of us pack for a week break in a day, its no wonder we feel like we are carrying extra baggage!

However, 51.6% prolong the packing to a week.

AN EXTRA BAG FOR THE HOLD? 80.2% spend up to £1,500 for a week away in the sun

with the family and 88.9% spend up to £500 just on their holiday wardrobes; not forgetting the cost if you need to add extra luggage too!

77.8% are shocked about the cost of their summer holiday and always over spend on the budget.

HOLIDAY RECOVERY IS REAL While it may be a bit of a clique, it really is true what they say… You really do need a holiday to recover from one.

While 19% of us may unpack and recover in a day, it takes 75% up to week! Talk about holiday blues…

LABEL OF LOVE When it comes to those all-important designer names in your wardrobe, 83.3% of those surveyed like to dress their children in branded product wherever possible, making bargain hunting even more important. The majority of respondents also wear their holiday buys beyond their week get-away.

With the holidays almost half way through, 61.9% of us will jet off to Europe, while over 26% will stay right here in the UK.

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With a passion for the human mind she pursued a degree in Psychology and has just graduated from the University of St Andrews. Whilst studying at St Andrews she continued to illustrate and was part of the Students’ Association Design Team and taught students about character design, typography, illustration and book binding. Now living in Glasgow, She is combining illustration with psychology to create children’s stories and workshops which focus on expressing yourself through illustration and storyboarding.

Sarune has just recently produced an illustration for a poetry book coming out in early September this year. She is now working on series of prints and designs for a new children’s book, toys and postcards which will be available at her online shop very soon (https://www.etsy.com/uk/ shop/SaruneIllustration). Sarune finds inspiration in every day life, in people she meets on the street, in her cultural background, psychology and the human mind. Every moment can be inspirational and wonderful one just have to find it!

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Political Forum

Dr Don’s View The column which cuts though the garnish WHILST the SNP have been basking in the afterglow of their General Election victory and sitting by the seaside in some warmer climes, by far the political story of the week has been the rise of Jeremy Corbyn who has taken the Labour leadership by storm by emerging from relative obscurity, to being potential leader of the UK Labour Party.

The grandees of the Labour Party are in panic mode and see Jeremy as a serious threat to the established political order, more specifically, the one they have created for themselves.

Jeremy completed his world tour of Scotland to rapturous applause and standing ovations at meetings in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow where I had the pleasure of attending on Friday last. It was a far cry from the time when Labour leaders feared to tread in Glasgow, and where Ed Miliband had to be rescued from angry crowds. It was also a far cry from a politically polarised country as his audience comprised disillusioned Labour members, Liberal lost sheep, and SNP members fresh from their heady General Election complacency. It was the SNP who created the stump politics with Nicola’s whistle stop presentations, but Jeremy’s tour so far has emulated, if not surpassed it.

At last Friday’s rally at the old Fruit Market, hundreds were on their feet cheering and whooping as he explained in a mild mannered voice his views on Trident, austerity, renationalisation, and ending the vilification of benefit claimants. It could have been written by the SNP to whom he has alluded to working with to fight the Tory austerity policy.

Accordingly, in the light of this new political enthusiasm emanating from the independence referendum and continuing into the general election, pundits are now alluding to ex labour voters, who jumped ship to the SNP, considering coming back into the fold.

Meanwhile, the other Labour leadership contenders appear to have abandoned their individual election campaigns to collectively gang up on Jeremy. But I am not so sure that the prophets of doom, Tony Blair, Alan Johnson, Alistair Campbell and Mandelson, will dissuade those I saw and heard cheering in the Old Fruit Market from supporting him. Now we have Gordon Brown, who together with Tony Blair was jointly responsible for the humiliation of the Labour Party, joining in, as his usual grand entrance trait at the last moment, to condemn Jeremy.

With his record in politics I would keep quiet. With regards to Mandelson’s behindthe- scenes attempt to scuttle the leadership election, he is only acting true to character as he is well practiced at stabbing people in the back. The thing annoying the out of office Labour Party grandees is that with their own tarnished reputations, they are unable to mobilise any opposition to Jeremy. Talks of a group of Labour MPs clubbing to stage a coup if Jeremy gets elected might have a massive rebound. The masses are gathering to elect Jeremy Corbyn, but if this group gang up to have him ousted, they may find themselves being de-selected by their own constituencies. Jeremy’ s offer not to wait for The Chilcot Report and to issue a formal apology on behalf of the Labour Par-

ty for the illegal war in Iraq is not only a political masterstroke, but indicative of the calibre of the man. As he says, “we don’t have to wait for a £10 Million report to tell us Tony Blair lied to Parliament”. It’s not only a slap in the face for Tony Blair and Alistair Campbell; it’s an embarrassment to Lord Chilcot and to David Cameron who have been unable to provide a report, let alone an apology.

The Scottish Labour Party, instead of joining in the vilification, should be delighted that he is single- handedly raising the Labour Party’s battle flag. Until Jeremy came on the scene, the Labour Party in the UK and Scotland were in meltdown, not knowing where they were going, or far less, knowing where they had been for the last 5 years.

Now there is something for Mr and Mrs Joe Voter to identify with. You may not agree with his ideas, but you have to admire the man. He has been elected consistently by his constituency since 1983 so he can’t be all bad! Having to face the abuse he has so far been subjected to, a lesser mortal would have thrown in the towel. Instead, Jeremy is throwing a lifebelt to the Labour Party, and I saw 700 Glaswegians last Friday reaching out for it. His battle cry is “Stand by for a new kind of politics, I am standing to deliver”. I love it.

What should have been the story of the week, the election of Kezia Dugdale as Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, was completely overshadowed by the Jeremy Corbyn’s barnstorming in Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow. If my memory serves me right, she will be the 7th Scottish Labour leader in 10 years. Still, she can’t be any worse than

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Jim Murphy. I know it is vogue to have women in top jobs right now - she is young, attractive and full of enthusiasm - but I’m afraid she will get eaten alive by Nicola. She will also find it hard trying to make any inroads into the SNP majority with what Labour MSPs she will be left with after May. She has already selected her shadow cabinet but it remains to be seen who will still be around in May. Kezia has made three mistakes already. Her first error was not supporting the opportunity to separate the Scottish Labour Party from the team in Westminster, as that was the downfall of her party in the General Election.

Her second error has been in not embracing the huge resurrection of the party being generated by Jeremy Corbyn.

She should have been congratulating him, not attacking him. She will now have a problem if he wins the Leadership election, and may have to take a spoonful of humble pie. Thirdly, she has gone and filled her cabinet with her old Labour party colleagues who presided over their worst defeat in history. Surely it was time for fresh blood!

The SNP, on the other hand are girding their loins for attacks by the new Scottish Labour prior to the run up to the May elections. This time they will not have the comfort of an opposition in disarray, but may find some real opposition in the aftermath of a victory for Jeremy Corbyn. If that becomes a reality, Nicola would be wise to emphasise how many items of policy the SNP and Jeremy agree on.

It would also be prudent for Nicola to advise the Tartan Team at Westminster to get serious and to support Jeremy’s onslaught on the Tories, as indeed he will, and to start gathering all the friends they can find to form a credible opposition, for, as alone, they will be in the political wilderness.

Here at home, there has been some bloodletting at the constituencies. Not content with foisting all women SNP short lists on constituencies, nails have been bared between candidates fighting for each seat due to the large numbers of prospective candidates. Some favourites might end up being disappointed.

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Political Forum BOB DORIS MSP your Member of the Scottish Parliament

NATALIE MCGARRY MP

Bob Doris MSP For Glasgow Region [SNP]

SINCE being elected I have come face to face with the damaging effects of the Welfare Reforms. From meeting constituents at my surgeries and through meeting local groups and organisations, it is plain to see how these reforms are only plunging vulnerable people further into poverty.

I have written to the Secretary for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith inviting him to return to Easterhouse to see the effects his government’s policies are having on the local community.

Mr Duncan Smith famously visited Glasgow in 2002 and was taken aback by the levels of deprivation in the area, pledging ‘compassionate Con-

servativism’. It was reported that Mr Duncan Smith was ‘nearly moved to tears’ during the visit and vowed to help change things, in what became known as the ‘Easterhouse epiphany’.

It’s now over thirteen years since the Work and Pensions Secretary made the trip to my constituency and was touched by the levels of desperation and poverty that he encountered.

There have been many positive changes to the area since 2002, however after speaking to many of my constituents and organisations who work tackling absolute poverty here in Easterhouse, there is a definite appetite to re-engage with

Iain Duncan Smith.

When he visited last time he spoke about his belief in ‘compassionate conservatism’ and that ‘everyone should have enough money to live properly in their community.’ It is clear that many in my constituency are not only unable to do that, but in fact their lives have made significantly worse by the actions of Iain Duncan Smith’s department.

From the bedroom tax to the benefit sanctions regime, the Tories’ policies have been a direct attack on many people across my constituency. I hope that my sincere invitation is accepted and Mr Duncan Smith will be able to see that first hand.

Contact Bob Doris MSP

Constituency office: 3rd Floor, Empire House 131 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2RX I WANT to use my Parliamentary Patter column to return once more to Glasgow City Council’s decision to axe free school buses for close to 2,000 children in the city.

Let us now forget the Labour axe is unduly targeting Maryhill and Springburn constituency. Labour closed a bundle of our local schools as recently as 2009 and now they have axed the buses that get our kids to their new- and much further away- schools. Services withdrawn and promises broken is the City Council record locally.

The new school term has now started and I have heard from several parents about the impact of the school bus axe. The chaos and pain it is causing families across Maryhill and Springburn is clear.

Many low income families are now paying up to £40 more a month (per child) to put their kids on a bus to school as they feel unable to use the so called ‘safe’ walking routes published

by Glasgow City Council. Others families simply don’t have

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the money to pay for bus fares and attendance is falling already for some children. Some parents have contacted my office to let me know that their kids were not at school for the first two weeks of term. The reason?

They had to wait to the end of the month- waiting for pay dayso that families can afford bus fares. I am informed that even then, when families get money for bus fares, it is likely that other bills will now go unpaid.

Even those who have been able to afford the travel expenses tell me buses are simply bursting at the seams and it is often impossible to get a seat on the bus.

The rumour mill across Glasgow is alive with stories of some areas getting their buses put back on (temporarily) as ‘safe’ walking routes are being reviewed. Meanwhile across Maryhill and Springburn we have some of the strongest arguments in the city for our buses to be re-instated. It feels as if we are being ignored. I have been proud of the community campaign myself and

the local SNP has supported families to conduct. In areas such as Wyndford, Cadder, Possilpark, Lambill and Miltonto name just a few. The SNP has also put our money where our mouth is- a future SNP run Council WILL bring back our school buses. However we should not have to wait until then and parents should not have to fork out cash and have their children put at risk in the meantime. The city council has had additional funding from the Scottish Government to raise attainment for children in our most deprived communities, yet Labour’s actions on school buses is only likely to create further educational inequalities.

I call on Glasgow Labour to do the right thing. They have ditched Gordon Matheson in the City Chambers, its now time for them to ditch this crazy policy which is targeting some of the most vulnerable families and communities that I represent. Bring back our school buses- NOW.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

The arrival of Mercury in Libra marks the start of a lengthy visit. With a journey around the zodiac that lasts one year, the average stay of this planet in your constellation is about one month. The forthcoming sixty-seven days are therefore quite exceptional as they bring to your attention, close partnerships and intimate relationships of all sorts. In addition to you devoting lots of thought to these issues, a retrograde cycle of twenty-two days from mid-September onwards, has you thinking about some of your previous decisions.

Mercury arrives in your sign and stays until November 2, which at well over two months is more than twice what you’d expect. On an everyday level, Mercury is linked with transport, travel, trade; contracts, commerce, communication; learning, new skills and knowledge in the broadest sense.

So you may be out and about more than usual, running errands and dealing with ongoing negotiations, most probably within your immediate neighbourhood rather than further afield.

Taurus

Scorpio

(21 April - 21 May)

Mercury’s extended stay in Libra concentrates your mind on a few key issues. Uppermost is your health; although this does not imply a period of illness or even reduced vitality. The import of the cosmos is more about being careful such factors do not get a look in, by ensuring that your diet is adequately wholesome and that sufficient rest is a component of your routine. It may be possible for you to cut back on certain commitments, that no longer hold the same significance they once did.

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

The full moon on Saturday takes you back to the earlier stages of this year, when the Pisces new moon corresponded with a total solar eclipse over the harsh and unforgiving far northerly climes of Europe. This eclipse was especially significant as it emphasised the final degree of the zodiac, setting in motion a chain of events the consequences of which you are only now coming to appreciate. In a number of ways, the past six months have been all about your ingrained reactions and responses.

Cancer

(22 June - 23 July)

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

The combination of Venus and Mars at the apex of your horoscope signals a dynamic trend. The red planet has traditionally been associated with your constellation, so in this position it is favourably placed to herald welcome outcomes for your sign. Venus is not quite such a comfortable fit, as the finer points of diplomacy and an awareness of other’s sensitivities, may seem an unnecessary impediment when it comes to getting things done.

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Ruled by Jupiter, you revel in your reputation as the luckiest person around. You can cut corners without fear of reprisal and laugh at enormous risks, or at least you used to be able to, back in what seems like prehistory.

During recent years it must be said, you haven’t always felt so fortunate, but now Jupiter rallies to your aid again, you appreciate why jolly and jocular are words based on this planet’s traditional associations.

Capricorn

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Perhaps you have not been giving your home life, the attention you ought to lately. Maybe this goes so far as to include the members of your immediate family, particularly your children if they are or used to be, a regular feature of your life. A sense of duty and obligation has increasingly outweighed whatever used to exist between you, while in some instances it is obvious there has been a serious breakdown in communication. If you want to improve on this stalemate then you will need to acknowledge, how the whole situation looks from their end.

Your eyes are gradually opening to a range of possibilities. Beforehand your life was mapped out; when you would get married for instance, buy a house and have your grandkids to stay at the weekend. Maybe this is just a reflection of your fundamental need for security, or perhaps you’d simply never felt the need to question these milestones. Yet now it all feels a little empty, as if there must be something more, while maybe it’s the compromises you’ve had to make, that undermined your integrity.

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

With Venus and Mars in your opposite sign, your relationships are lively and exciting. Any interplay that takes place on a one-to-one basis will be similarly affected, while the more intimate the link, the more passionate these encounters become. Mars and Venus blend splendidly in the bedroom, so some find themselves in the throes of passion, or what passes for this in your understated vocabulary. But while a number are brought together by the strength of their feelings, others are torn apart for the same reason.

Virgo

Pisces

The Sun and Jupiter together in your sign makes for an excellent combination. The expansive nature of the largest planet in our solar system mixes well with the warmth and exuberance of the Sun. This causes you to greet the world with more enthusiasm than you usually muster and to receive a positive response in return. Traditionally, you are rather shy, so a more outgoing expression takes a little acclimatisation. But one success leads on to another and gradually, experience shows you this new approach gets results.

TAKING ACTION “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.”

Leonardo Da Vinci To get things done you need to take action. Things seldom happen on their own.

But taking action can be difficult and hard. And so it’s easy to wind up in Lazyville or Procrastinationland a lot.

How can you break out of such behaviour and develop a behaviour of taking more action?

The trouble is, you can’t write guides for the hardest things in life. The reason is simple: the hardest things are so hard because there is no guide.

The importance of taking action. It’s one of those painfully simple ideas that can’t be repeated enough: without taking action you won’t get anywhere. Most posts are about a taking a specific action. This post is different, it’s a complete guide to becoming a man or woman of action. Taking the actions suggested in this post will make it exponentially easier to take action in every other area of your life.

Your life would be better if you took the action you’ve been avoiding.

Showing your interest in that job. Actually making a habit of getting exercise.

Taking the first step towards starting your business.

I hate writing about tak-

ing action. We already know we need to take action! Why talk about it!?

Because it helps. It’s easy to give too much credit to the thinking mind. The thinking mind is “right”. Action isn’t so obvious. Action forces us to risk being wrong.

Everybody has access to pretty much all the information in the world. Google will give you any information you need nearly instantly.

If you collect information without using it you’re only going to be frustrated. Reading ten books about meditation isn’t as useful as ten minutes spent meditating.

You’ve got to do the thing!

Again, this seems so obvious! It is, but we still avoid the hard conversations, we still stagnate in life until we get depressed, fat, poor, and stuck.

Overlooked Truths About Action: A deep exploration of what happens when you take action. When you understand the nature of action you’ll find yourself more free to take it.

• Action is Cheaper Than Planning • Action Allows Emergence • Inaction is Scarier • Motivation Follows Action •Action is an Existential Answer • Action Creates Courage • Explanations Follow Actions • Action Beats the Odds • Action Makes You Hum-

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ble • Action Isn’t Petty •Action Creates Antifragility 20 Reasons for Inaction – And How to Short Circuit Them: Here we will take a look at the most dangerous and subtle rationalizations we use to avoid doing the things we know we should in life.

• I’m waiting for help.

• The conditions aren’t right.

• “This setback proved it’s not possible/not worth it.”

• I picked the wrong path… I should just try something else.

• I don’t know where to begin.

• Nothing I do will make a difference.

• I’m overwhelmed.

• I’m not making any progress.”

• I’m trapped.

• It’s below me… or I’m too good for that.

• I need to know more.

• I’m a perfectionist.

• They are already doing it better than I could.

• I have no resources compared to them.

• I’m so drained from my existing obligations.

• I’m completely burned out.

• I am taking action!

• It won’t work.

• I don’t have the right resources (money, equipment, connections.)

• I’m not good enough.

Defining Action 1. The fact or process of

doing sometihng typically to achieve an aim.

2. A thing done. An act How can we tell the difference between action and inaction? Everything is an action. Breathing, eating, sitting, sleeping… everything we do.

We are talking about something different from the definition Google serves about when asking about “action”: When we’re talking about action we’re actually discussing right action. It’s probably close to what you think about when you think “I’ve got to do something about this!” It’s guided action. It’s purposeful and it’s conscious.

We are not talking about mindless flailing. That will waste your energy and leave you where you started. If you don’t learn from the actions you take then you won’t be able to become more effective. If you don’t guide your actions with principles, heuristics, or aims then you won’t have much say at all about where you end up – and who you become.

The idea is not to become a mindless machine that breaks everything in it’s path. Instead, we need to rebalance our appreciation for the power of action with our tendency to overthink, overplan, and otherwise waste our energies in abstraction.

Creating a plan is taking action. Refining past the point of necessity is inaction.

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Across (21 Jan - 19 Feb)

The start of Mercury’s extended visit to Libra, has everybody thinking over their partnership affairs and the common ground that binds you to those you care about. This could be extensive or negligible but in reality, it’s important to be truthful about how you feel. Unfortunately, your options may be limited and your choices similarly curtailed, by those unspoken undercurrents that hold your material circumstances, back from further expansion. Some of these revolve around your domestic situation and baggage from your past.

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

Just a Thought

(20 Feb - 20 Mar)

Mercury moves into Libra, with an extended visit lasting until November.

This emphasises a complex region of your horoscope, linked with deep and buried feelings from a psychological point of view, but also joint financial arrangements and the whole subject of sharing generally. It might seem strange these two apparently contrasting factors are so closely interconnected, but throwing your lot in with another from a material point of view needs a lot of trust beforehand.

1. Large American feline (6) 5. Freshwater carnivorous mammal (5) 8. Snakelike fish (3) 9. Edible marine crustacean (7) 10. Lepidopterous insects (5) 11. Adult insect after metamorphosis (5) 12. Sweet liquid attractive to bees (6) 14. Carnivorous marine predators (6) 17. Large group of insects (5) 18. Dromedary (5) 20. Large anthropoid ape (7) 21. Star sign represented by a lion (3) 22. Low animal sound (5) 23. Bloodsucking African fly (6)

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2. Young nocturnal bird (5) 3. Aquatic birds (5) 4. Leporid mammal (6) 5. African flightless bird (7) 6. Massive odd-toed ungulate, in short (5) 7. Animal or insect pests (6) 13. Butterfly, Red ___ (7) 15. Large food and game fish (6) 16. Nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America (6) 17. Insect bite (5) 18. Large long-necked wading bird (5) 19. Hybrid offspring of male donkeys and female horses (5)

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CALVAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION FAMILY FUN DAY AND 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

AS PART of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Calvayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteers and staff organised a Family Fun Day on Saturday 8 August.

The event was very well attended by the local community and families were able to enjoy

a petting zoo, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, dance display, face painting, jewellery making, assault course, penalty shoot out, DJ, tombola, cake and candy, kids arts and crafts and hairdressing and beauty services. Greater Easterhouse Al-

cohol Project and Axis Health Hubs also had stalls and free fruit smoothies were handed out by Axis during the day. A wonderful display by our local dance group, the Calvay Allstars, was held in the hall and was enjoyed by everyone.

It was great to see the girls do their stuff, especially the little ones who were so cute! The local Fire Service were also in attendance and the kids (and Calvay staff!) had great fun being shown around the fire engine and trying on the gear.

Our hard working firefighters enjoyed a well earned break with one of the free smoothies being given out (as pictured).

The Calvay volunteers worked very hard to make the day a success and were pleased to see so many people turn out.

They were also very happy that the weather held, as it was one of the rare sunny days this summer! Calvay are delighted to have served the local community in Barlanark since 1985 and looks forward to the next 30 years.

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Weight training for women In previous articles I’ve covered the importance of fitness and weight loss for women where I brushed over weight training for women but I’m yet to write an article focusing entirely on weight training for women.

I’ll start off with the benefits of weight training, of which there are many, including: Increase in lean tissue (muscle) = Increased metabolic rate = more calories burnt = greater fat loss.

Increase in lean tissue gives our bodies shape and tone.

Increase in bone density. This is especially important as people get older (bone density will naturally decrease with age) and osteoporosis sufferers.

Increased muscular and connective tissue strength. This reduces risk of injury.

Increase confidence which in turn can improve quality of life.

So there are enough reasons to persuade you to lift some weights but now you’ve made the decision to enter the weights area what should you do?

There are so many different types of resistance training that you can do that it can get confusing! Bodyweight, free weights, fixed weights. Which should you do? Is there one that’s best?

I always say that the best fitness routine or diet plan is the one that you can stick to. You can have the best fitness programming and nutrition planning in the world but it won’t make any difference if you are not sticking to it. So in answer to the above questions, do the workout that you enjoy and are able to stick to. However, you should always be looking to progress and move forwards.

If you always do the same workout, with

the same weight, the same amount of reps and the same rest period then you won’t progress. Your body will very quickly become used to the stimulus and adapt to make it easy for you. This is why you should always be aiming to progress your workouts by adding more reps, making the weight heavier and general making your workouts harder.

If you’re setting out as a beginner to lifting weights then I would suggest you aim to do compound movements; movements that will stimulate the most different muscle groups in one movement.

This will keep your workouts short and sweet and also set a good base as you look to advance. These compound movements can be difficult to learn but they will provide you with the best results.

For the average, beginner level weight lifter I would suggest incorporating the following movements in to your resistance training programme; Deadlift, squat and bench press.**

T h e s e movements recruit a large number of muscle to complete therefore building greater muscle mass and burning more calories than a single muscle isolation movement.

If you are looking to learn beginner weight lifting movements in a safe, judgement free environment then AGFitnessTraining are starting women’s weight lifting classes.

Check our website for more details – www.agfitnesstraining.co.uk **These movements are not for everyone; always consult your physician before starting any fitness programme or nutrition plan.

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CELTIC HISTORY BOOK CELTIC: CHANGING FACES is a montage of team groups and player profiles from 1888 to the present day from the archive of Paul Lunney, who has been a devoted follower of Scottish football. In this book, he weaves a wonderful tapestry of imagery of players who have done so much for the club in its long history.

Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on forty-six occasions, most recently in the 2014/2105 season and the Scottish Cup thirty-six times.

IN 1967 Celtic won an unprecedented quintuple: not only becoming the first British team to win the European Cup, but also winning the Scottish League Championship, The Scottish Cup, the Scottish League Cup and the Glasgow Cup. Celtic also reached the 1970 European Cup Final and the 2003 UEFA Cup

final. This book encapsulates some of the glory by featuring star players down the ages.

Thankfully, almost every year since formation of these ‘Bould Boys’ in Glasgow’s East End, a team photograph of Celtic FC has been produced. The Exception to the rule being the 1914-18 and 1939-45 wars.

This collection contains many of those annual prints and from the black and white Victorian early days right through to the modern era of glorious colour we can observe the many changes in football fashion and facial appearance. From the heavy jerseys, long pants and cumbersome boots of 1888 to the slick and streamlined styles of today’s strips and footwear, the contrasts are certainly striking. Likewise, we see how their faces differ over the passing decades.

CROSSWORD ANSWERS Across

1. Cougar 5. Otter 8. Eel 9. Lobster 10. Moths 11. Imago 12. Nectar 14. Sharks 17. Swarm 18. Camel 20. Gorilla 21. Leo 22. Growl 23. Tsetse

Down 2. Owlet 3. Gulls 4. Rabbit 5. Ostrich 6. Rhino 7. Vermin 13. Admiral 15.Salmon 16. Ocelot 17. Sting 18. Crane 19. Mules

Crime novel with a carnival flavour London, England: Trespassers tells of a disabled, agoraphobic architect-turned public speaker facing ruin when an adolescence crime comes back to haunt him in the run up to the Notting Hill Carnival of 1999. Delino’s debut novel, available for Kindle on Amazon.com, is a first of its kind work of urban literary fiction, rooted in the crime genre, that harks back to the author’s childhood roots.

“I wanted to tell a modern tale showing cultural, racial and social worlds colliding in an inner city area,” says Delino. “Setting the book in Ladbroke Grove, in the borough where I was born and went to school, seemed perfect, and growing up in a West Indian household, Notting Hill Carnival was a always a really big deal.”

Trespassers is the result of eighteen years hard work by the writer who began with just a pen, a pad and a vision. The novel has already earned rave reviews: “Delino definitely has a gift for surprising his read-

ers. If you like stories with surprising twists, then read this book.”

- Jessyca Garcia, Readers Favourite.

“This is one of the most intriguing and well told tales I’ve read in a long time…

The plot has curves and twists that will keep you engaged while you’re reading, and panting for more when you are finished.”

- Peyton, Amazon.com “I am very proud of this book,” Delino affirms. “The process has been both joyful and difficult, but one of the biggest pay offs is that whenever I walk around the area, I can really see these characters, large as life, going about their business. I’d like to think that it’s the same for other authors too.”

Saul Delino is a graduate of DeMontfort University, Leicester, and South Bank University, London, holding both a degree and a diploma in architecture. He is also the author of Writing Fiction FFWD and in 2015, set up Rubbanecka.com to showcase his modern, urban short stories. He currently lives in London.

Walking and cycling support to reach over 14,000 pupils this school year

This school year Sustrans Scotland will engage up to 14,400 school pupils – more than ever – through its I Bike project, which works in Scotland’s schools to get more young people cycling and walking, more often. In 2015-16 I Bike has expanded and now operates in nine local authorities across Scotland – up from five last year. New I Bike local authority areas include Dundee, Falkirk, Midlothian and North Ayrshire.

The project has seen an average 8 percentage point increase in rates of cycling within participating schools and a 4 percentage point increase in walking and scooting after one year of engagement.

The average drop in pupils being driven to school is 4 percentage points.

Sustrans Scotland’s cycling officers deliver a planned programme of activities designed to bring about long term behavioural change. In particular, the scheme delivers practical solutions to tackle (1) the drop in cycling rates

among pupils as they move from primary school to secondary school, and (2) the gender gap that sees fewer girls than boys choosing to cycle to school.

Sustrans Scotland delivers I Bike using funding from Transport Scotland, which is matched by participating local authorities.

Commenting on the expansion of I Bike, John Lauder, National Director of Sustrans Scotland, said: “Our work in Scotland’s schools is giving children the skills and confidence they need to travel to school under their own steam and I’m delighted that it will reach a record number of pupils across Scotland this school year.

“Taking the school run by foot, bike, scooter or skates benefits the health of children and young people by incorporating a bit of physical activity into their daily routine. And, the evidence shows pupils getting to school under their own steam turn up more alert and ready to face the day than if they had arrived by car.”

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Music

With Mark Johnson

THE RETURN OF THE ZOMBIES BRIT legends The Zombies - fresh from their triumphant Glastonbury performance - announce a brand new studio album and UK tour It’s been a highly productive past 18 months or so for influential musical icons The Zombies. Led by founder members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, The Zombies have completed a raft of shows across the US, made their second celebrated appearance at SXSW festival, seen their enduring classic ‘Time of The Season’ sampled by Eminem (‘Rhyme Or Reason’), received a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and completed a brand new studio album, produced

by Chris Potter (The Verve, Urban Hymns), which follows their acclaimed last album release, 2011’s ‘Breathe Out, Breathe In’.

Not only that but the band rocked new music showcase The Great Escape in Brighton this year and created something really special with their live performance at this year’s Glastonbury.

Originally formed in St. Albans back in 1961 with Rod Argent on piano and Colin Blunstone on vocals, the band soon found worldwide fame with a run of brilliant singles in the mid-60s such as ‘Tell Her No’ and ‘She’s Not There’. In 1968, they released their masterpiece album ‘Odessey And Oracle’, which later became admired as one of the finest-crafted LPs in musical history, producing the number 1 hit ‘Time Of The Season’. The band’s influence can never be overstated. From Nick Cave to Marshall Mathers, Paul Weller to Beck, the Foo Fighters to Fleet Foxes, musicians today still admire their sonic template, a masterclass in songwriting, arrangement, musicianship and production.

Despite originally disbanding in 1967 (the band officially reformed in 2004), The

Zombies have always found their music in demand from subsequent generations. Their songs have been used in numerous films, television series and global advertising campaigns. From the hugely popular Mad Men through to last year’s Chanel campaign for Coco Mademoiselle, featuring Kiera Knight-

TRAVEL ADVICE FOR MUSIC FANS MUSIC fans travelling by train to Glasgow Summer Sessions this weekend are being urged to leave plenty of time for their journey.

ScotRail is running additional trains and carriages, but Glasgow Central-Paisley Canal services will still be very busy with people attending the music event at Bellahouston Park on Saturday and Sunday.

Customers may not be able to board the first train that they go for on both days. A queuing system will be in place at Dumbreck station - the closest station to the park – and there will be extra staff at key stations to assist customers.

From 10pm on Saturday, buses will replace trains between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal, calling at all stations.

This will allow special train services to run between Dumbreck and Glasgow Central only, to get fans home after the music. Ayrshire, Wemyss Bay and Gourock services are also expected to be

very busy on Saturday evening.

A ScotRail spokesperson said: “Services between Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal will be extremely busy this weekend due to Glasgow Summer Sessions.

“We will do all we can to get everyone to and from the music event, but are asking travellers to help us by setting off in good time. We also urge customers to buy their tickets in advance - not on the day.

“Passengers are reminded that there are no trains between Paisley Canal and Glasgow Central after 6.35pm on Sundays, so they will have to make other travel plans to get home from the concert on Sunday evening.”

Meanwhile, in the east of the country, services will also be very busy this weekend as thousands of rugby fans and festival-goers travel to and from Edinburgh.

Passengers should check their journey via www.scotrail.co.uk or the ScotRail app.

ley, their music is quite simply timeless.

The band revealed the title of their new album live on BBC Breakfast as an exclusive on 29th July, with the UK premiere of the album track ‘Chasing The Past’ on 6 Music Radcliffe & Marconi show later that day, resulting in a wonderfully positive social media frenzy from

fans tweeting and emailing links to the show.

‘Still Got That Hunger’ has all the elements of an enduring rock opera, sitting as comfortably in the present day as it would have in the swinging decades of Aquarius. Opening the show with ‘Moving On’, Colin flexes his undeniably impressive vocal range before moving into ‘Chasing The Past’, a perfectly crafted piece of art, that leaves no doubt as to the band’s superb musicianship. A real showstopper comes up next with “Edge Of The Rainbow’, followed by the uptempo 1970’s Americana track ‘New York’, before dropping down to some blues and jazz-fuelled melodies with a re-make of their 1965 single ‘I Want You Back Again’ and a joyous choral reminisce, blended with classic rock guitar riffs on ‘And We Were Young Again’. Rod’s on form on keys in ‘Maybe Tomorrow’, a cheeky, charismatic number, followed by the Blunstone-penned ‘Now I Know I’ll Never Get Over You’, a radio-friendly classic that’s destined to be on everyone’s playlists. The quiet piano/voice duet ‘Little One’ comes next, before the final epic, euphoric concerto ‘Beyond The Borderline’ to complete this timeless musical journey.

The artwork for the new album has been created by Terry Quirk, the original artist of their iconic album ‘Odessey and Oracle’, hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine and NME earlier this year as one of the greatest albums of all time.

The Zombies will shortly begin a monthlong US tour incorporating their live debut of ‘Still Got That Hunger’, and will be returning to the UK (supported by Josh Flowers & The Wild) for further dates later this year.

The Zombies play Oran Mor Glasgow December 8th 2015 for more info visit http:// www.thezombies.net

THE ORIGINAL RUDEBOY AT AUDIO NEVILLE Staple is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.

Neville Staple’s thirty-five year career in the music business is well documented.

From the early days with The Coventry Automatics, The Specials, & FunBoy3 in the late ‘70s and 80’s, to The Special Beat and various other collaborations during his solo career from the 90’s up to the present day.

Nevilles autobiography, THE ORIGINAL RUDE BOY, was published by Aurum Press in the UK in May 2009.

Following on from the 2009 Specials reunion and his departure from the band in late 2012, he continues to be a forerunner of the ska movement, and continues to thrill audiences with his own excellent band at venues and festival appearances worldwide.

2014 saw Neville Staple, ‘The Original Rudeboy’ and his band playing a huge number of festivals, and a three month extensive tour of the UK. Old friend and ex-Specials guitarist Roddy Radiation joined Neville on stage for many of the dates during the tour.

Expect to hear some of Neville’s own material, some arrangements of his very favourite old school Ska numbers, as well as some classic hits in the mix.

In 2013 Neville produced a new album called ‘Ska Crazy’ with his band which was released in May 2014, ahead of his extensive tour, which includes old Ska classic covers and brand new material. His wife Christine Staple and long time friend Daddy Woody, a Jamaican DJ/Artist, also provide vocals on the album.

Neville has also worked on various collaborations with ‘The Mutants’ (Rhythm and Punk Review) including co-writing 4 tracks on the album – one of them co-written with his wife Christine, ‘The Talks’ and ‘Flipron’ as well as tracks with ‘The Dub Pistols’ (released 2014) and ‘Duplex’.

Many more collaborations are underway and ‘The Original Rudeboy’ is as busy as he has ever been.

Pete Waterman, wrote the foreword to Neville’s biography “Original Rude Boy” which tells of his involvement with the 1970’s Sound System Scene and childhood in Jamaica. He has a very rich musical history including working for many years in

the US with various bands and also with The Hitmen. He wrote the soundtrack for the film, ‘Vampires Anonymous’ and extensive touring with the Hitmen. He was “Godfather” to Gwen Stefanie’s No Doubt.

Neville Staple plays Audio, Glasgow. on Sat 5th Sept 2015. Tickets: £16.00 and Info: http://www.musicglue.com/audioglasgow/

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FINNART HELP LOCAL KIDS AT COMMUNITY GALA DAY FINNART officials and players helped with coaching lessons at the recent Bridgeton Gala Day. Around 20 local kids respond-

ed, and Under-16 Coach Jamie McGowan told the GENN: “We showed them a number of drills, and two our Under-16 team - my son and Eoghan Kenny -

kindly volunteered to help us on the day.

“There were a number of stalls, and the place was really busy. “

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SHETTLESTON FUN DAY

THE Shettleston Community Growing Project Family Fun Day on Sunday 10th went ahead despite the threat of tropical storm Bertha!

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BOWLS EXTRA:SENIOR FRIENDLY 4’S GARROWHILL Bowling Club have staged another excellent Senior Friendly 4’s competition, writes JACK HIGH. The popular Monday event at the club was again generously sponsored by the Glasgow Law Practice in Baillieston.

Seniors Secretary Phil Porter revealed: “We had 96 bowlers taking part, the format being two members and two visitors from other clubs in each of the 24 teams participating.

“The weather was kind, and the players enjoyed a two-

course meal.

“As always, there are winners and, of course, our “Dumplings” prize going to the team with the lowest score. The results are eagerly waited for.

“We had a great day of bowling, and friendship were made by all attending.”

Here is a full round-up from the day’s action: The Winning Team: Bob Wylie and Gordon Smith of Garrowhill, and Jim Collins and Jackie Campbell from Sandyhills.

Runners Up Team: Billy Key and Jim Jeffery of Garrowhill, and Alistair Allan and Tom Gallagher from Mount Vernon.

Dumplings Team: Bill Sutherland, Jim Ferguson and Alan Clawson, of Hillpark B.C., and Robert McConnell from Avonvale B.C. Evelyn Fleming presented the “Lesley Fleming Trophy” to the winning team..

Photographic credits to Mr Phil Porter at Garrowhill Bowling Club.

GARROWHILL LADIES WIN TROPHY

CONGRATULATIONS to Garrowhill Ladies who won the Margaret Morrison Triples Trophy recently at Airdrie Bowling Club.

Both teams beat their counterparts from Glengowan Bowling Club.

Garrowhill were presented by: Isabel Archibald, Ann Wylie and Mary McCluskey. The other successful triples line-up consisted of Maureen Muir, Isabel Masheder and Linda McDougall.

Photographic credit to Mr Phil Porter ( Garrowhill Bowling Club.).

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CITY CONCEDE LATE EQUALISER COOK LANDS SPEEDWAY TITLE CRAIG Cook blasted around Richard Lawson on the last bend of the Peugeot International Speedway Championship to land a last-gasp title.

The Edinburgh No 1, representing Great Britain, was last out the gate in a mouth-watering final that also included Aussies Aaron Summers and Josh Grajczonek.

GB rival and Glasgow No 5 Lawson made the gate and although Cook fought into second, the home rider blocked his runs around the inside.

Cook switched his focus to the outside on the final bends - and sensationally powered around Lawson to take victory on the line.

The result brought a bumper crowd to their feet - despite rivalry between the Scottish clubs.

Cook admitted he’d almost killed his own chances after picking the poorer gate in the final - but sold the man in front a dummy to go past him.

GLASGOW CITY conceded a late equaliser - scored by Abigail Harrison - as Hibernian held the Premier Division champions to a 3-3 draw.

Denise O’Sullivan gave City the perfect start after 7 minutes with a finish into the bottom corner after being setup by Julie Fleeting. Harrison replied soon after with a long range effort, which escaped the diving hands of City ‘keeper Lee Alexander and nestled in the net.

Harrison struck again at the back post following a Lizzie Arnot cross before half-time.

City responded strongly after the break and were denied by two outstanding saves from Jenna Fife, plus the post. However, the home side’s perseverance finally paid off when full back Nicky Docherty curled a right foot shot high into the back of the net.

City took the lead in 75 minutes. Lauren McMurchie calmly converted in a crowded pen-

The British Grand Prix wild card said: “I don’t know what I was thinking - you don’t let Richard Lawson off the inside of you - not with a good gate like gate two. He just popped out and went.

“Richard looked at me and saw how quick I was round the inside of turn one and two of the second lap. He saw what I was doing there - I sold him a dummy and went to go round the inside after that.

But I knew what I had to do and I knew what he was going to do.

“I needed to carry as much momentum as possible so on the back straight, I just sat back and got the bike driving.

He nipped back and went to the kerb because I think he was scared that I was going to cut back up the inside of him.

Lawson conceded that Cook had ridden an intelligent race.

He said: “I probably rode a bit too defensively. He had come under me on the lap be-

fore and I went there. He sold me the dummy and got round me on that last bend.

“Credit to him - it was a good race. I just didn’t quite have enough but sometimes it goes that way.”

The final aside, race of the day came in heat 11 when Glasgow captain Summers produced a similar move on Edinburgh’s Justin Sedgmen and raised the roof.

Sedgmen made the semi-final along with Jonas B Andersen, Summers and Grajczonek, but it was the latter two who made it through.

Cook reached the final with a flawless 15-point maximum.

Lawson joined him there automatically.

Elsewhere, there were positive showings from Plymouth’s Jack Holder and Somerset’s Richie Worrall, who both scored nine. Home trio James Sarjeant, Hynek Stichauer and Nick Morris bagged eight, five and eight respectively.

alty area.

The homesters looked like running out the game with the points until Harrison chased a long ball which City were unable to defend and completed her hat-trick with 30 seconds of added time remaining.

City will feel it is points dropped after being so close to the full time whistle, but credit Hibs for battling right to the end, and staying joint top of the SWPL - behind only on goal difference.

BLUES MEET SCOTTISH CHAMPIONS

CHELSEA Ladies have been paired against Glasgow City in the last 32 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

The glamour two-leg pairing is scheduled for October.

The Blues currently top the Women’s Super League and and are F.A. Cup holders.

Meanwhile, a Clare Shine

goal 13 minutes from time earned Glasgow City a 1-0 win against hosts Aberdeen.

It was a disappointing first half from a City point of view after an assured performance at the same venue in the Cup only two weeks previously. Both sides struggled to carve out any real chances inside the penalty

area.

The second 45 minutes was a different story. City camped themselves in the Dons half as they pushed hard for a goal.

Constant pressure paid off on 77 minutes. Shine took the ball at the edge of the box, played a one two with Abbi Grant and fired past Flaherty.

TOWN CLAIM NETWORK HONOURS

SHETTLESTON Juniors claimed bragging rights against St Roch in Section Three of the Euroscot Engineering League Cup - winning 4-1 and taking possession of the first-ever Network Cars silverware at Greenfield Park.

The company kindly sponsor both clubs, but it was Town who struck first through Parker after 20 minutes.

Maguire equalised for Candy Rock 12 minutes later, and three minutes before the

interval McIntosh put the homesters ahead for a second time.

McIntosh made it 3-1 after 69 minutes, and seven minutes from time Ramage added a fourth goal.

PETERSHILL range team-selection changes again, and defeated Bellshill Athletic 3-0 at Rockburn Park.Peasy led through first half goals from McAnespie and Chisholm.

Davidson grabbed their third in 85 minutes.

VALE OF CLYDE reached the Quarter-Finals for the second season running in Group Four with a 2-1 win at East Kilbride Thistle.

Ten-man MARYHILL lost 4-1 against Section Six winners Clydebank at Holm Park.

Vezza, Shelvey and Little (2) for Bankies, while William Wells replied for Maryhill.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE stunned Yoker Athletic in a 2-1 victory at Glasgow Perthshire.

Cameron and May netted.

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FINNART IN LEAGUE SWITCH

Kenneth Crampsie and Finnart Boys’ Club 2000 age group (Under-16) with the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival Plate after a 2-1 victory against Jerviston. Photograph kindly supplied by Finnart Coach Jamie McGowan.

AFTER two excellent domestic campaigns, Finnart Boys’ Club have left the Glasgow and District Youth Football League.

GENN Sport can reveal only six clubs had decided to participate at Under-16 level in the GADYFL. Finnart are not the only team seeking a new and fresh challenge within the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth League set-up this season. The Celtic Boys’ Club, Drumsagard, who won the Under-15 title last season, and Drumchapel have also moved.

Finnart finished third-top in the 2014-2015 campaign.

Speaking exclusively to GENN Sport Coach Jamie McGowan admitted:” We enjoyed our time there, but feel this will be more of a challenge.

“We had options to join other leagues. This (Cumbernauld

AMATEUR DRAW DRAW for the Second Round of the Scottish Amateur Cup will take place in the Maxwell Suite at Hampden Park on Tuesday, September 8 (11am).

and Kilsyth) is the most competitive at our age group. Some 21 clubs have applied to join, and we feel this will get the best out of our boys.

“Initally, League Cup sections go a long way to deciding which division your team will occupy when the domestic action kicks-off in September.

Last season’s final standings for those who were previously involved - are also taken into consideration.”

Finnart kick-off a League Cup section which includes EDFC, Kildrum, Lanarkshire S.C. and Seafar Villa.

Jamie McGowan and his coaches, Mark McKenzie and Joseph Madden, are absolutely delighted with the progress made by their squad over the summer. Pre-season sessions and tournaments also resulted

in two items of silverware coming home!

Said Jamie:”We won seven, had two drawn games and lost twice in the 11 matches played.

“The players also secured the Harmony Row Centenary Cup and Loch Lomond Festival Plate.

“We have also had a good mixture of goalscorers as this list demonstrates:5 - Ross McCallum, 3 - Jack McIlveen and Kenneth Crampsie, 2 - Martin Scanlan, and 1 apiece for Connor McKenzie, Aaron McFadyen, Paul McGroarty, Jamie McGowan Jnr, Jordan Wright and Stephen Devlin.”

With Finnart having been paired against high-flying Hamilton Accies in the Scottish Youth Cup, you could say the next two months will be very busy for the Bridgeton outfit!

RACE NIGHT THANK-YOU

MARYHILL Juniors manager Jim Delaney has issued a major “thank-you” to local businesses who supported the club’s recent fund-raising Race Night.

Said Jim:”We had a great evening, and a good bit of team-bonding as well.

“Can I please record our

thanks to Jaconellis Fish Bar, Subway and Colours Hairdresser’s, all based in Maryhill Road, plus Avenue Barbers on Lochburn Road, for their kind donations.

“And the list would not be complete without Maryhill Bowling Club, who hosted the evening. “

INSPIRESPORT SCOTTISH CUP DRAW for the First Round of the Under-21 Scottish Youth Cup - sponsored this season

by Inspiresport - is: Steins v Whitburn FCA;Ashfield Juniors v Campsie F.C.;Harmony Row Youth (holders) v St Peters Giffnock North;Tranent v Penicuik;Glentyan Thistle v Glasgow University; Antonine v Drumchapel Amateurs; Bye – Murieston; Erskine v Rutherglen Glencairn; Dun-

CUP ROUND-UP SCOTTISH Women’s Cup results: Aberdeen 1, Glasgow City 4; Dee Vale 1, Kilmarnock 2; Aberdeen Development 1, Rangers (SWPL) 7; Glasgow Girls 3, Motherwell 4; Forfar Farmington 0, Hibernian 4; Stirling University 0, Celtic 2; Edinburgh Caledonia 0, Cumbernauld Colts 4; East Fife 0, Rangers (SWFL) 2.

beath v Johnstone Burgh B.C.; Lumphinnans United v West Park United; Holytown v Broomhill; Tower Hearts v Barrhead YFC;Albion Rovers v Bonnyrigg Rose; Pollok Juvs v Glenrothes Strollers Colts;Kirkintilloch Rob Roy v Hamilton Accies Inverclyde; Kennoway Star v Jeanfield (Orange); Castlemilk v Renfrewshire Thistle; Goldenhill v East Kilbride

Rolls Royce; Johnstone Burgh Youth v Bonnyton Thistle; Giffnock v Musselburgh Windsor; St Mungo v Rosyth; Wishaw W Wanderers v Port Glasgow; Milngavie v Claremont; Bishopton Juniors v St Andrews; Grahamston v Vale of Leven.

All remaining clubs have a bye.

Games listed for 12/13 September.

ST ROCH HOST DAVID HEANEY MEMORIAL

ST ROCH Juniors’ James McGrory Park venue hosted the David Heaney Memorial Trophy game recently.

In a very competitive 90 minutes, Blochairn Star defeated Blochairn Legends 2-1.

An amazing turn-out of sup-

porters ensured the trophy will be eagerly contested again next year.

The organisers and St Roch Juniors Football Club have to be commended for the help and friendship extended toward David’s family and friends.

SPOTLIGHT:AMATEUR FOOTBALL SUNDAY Central Amateur Football League Chairman Alex McDowall has revealed exactly how clubs have reaped the benefit of a unique “returning fees” arrangement.

He said: “The return of monies started about seven years ago. I’ve never been one for leagueshaving big bank accounts. Really can’t see the point in it or any benefit for clubs.

“We start every season with £2500 in account - a surplus of roughly £50 per team - and go through the season ensuring everything is paid. Good finals, good medals ,good cups and at our April meeting we know how many clubs will be returning for the next season.

“Come May 1, it’s our financial end of year, and after ensuring all debtors are paid, we deduct £2500 from the balance.We then divide that by the amount of teams that are coming back for the following season.

“Year one it was £70. With good house-keeping, we managed to give 45 teams a return of £200 towards their fees for season 2015/16.The fees are £70 SAFA Affiliation, £15 Sunday Trophy entry, £40 Public Liability Insurance, £110 Team Insurance (minimum), and League Fees of £110, which hasn’t risen in six years, “We want to raise enough through sponsorship etc that ensures clubs have no fees to pay.

“We have also introduced a pay-as-you-go sponsorship this year for the league. The days of getting £500 from businesses are gone. We have a fresh approach of offering companies a partnership with the Sunday Central AFL of £10 per month.

Our aim is 40 partners bringing in nearly £6000 per season for a token £10 per month.If it turns out it’s not for the company, they are free to cancel the direct debit.

“Our ultimate aim is for some of the monies raised will help start our own TV stationshowing as many highlights of the Sunday Central games as possible.This structure of £10 per month pay-as-you-go partnership is something clubsshould also be looking at.”

Meanwhile, kind-hearted clubs within the Strathclyde Saturday Morning Amateur Football League are to be commended following a Charity Cup game between Premier champions Castlemilk Dynamo and The Treble Two at Vale of Clyde Juniors’ Fullarton Park.

Alex McDowall explained: “We raised £481 at the gate and through donations. Dynamo won a cracking match 4-3.

“I am delighted to say that at our league meeting, the clubs allowed us to increase this amount to £1000 - meaning both charities will receive £500 each. A big thank-you to all who were involved.

“Set to benefit from this wonderful gesture are Erskine Hospital and SAMH, a Mental Health Charity.”

AMATEUR RESULTS ROUND-UP: Strathclyde Saturday Morning League. Challenge Cup, First Round, First Leg - AS Airdrie 2, Firhill 0; Victoria Croftfoot 5, Quayside 1; Shawbridge 0, East Dunbartonshire 1; Blochairn 1, Maryhill Black Star 2; Motherwell 3, Renfrew 1; AFC Ravenscraig 2, Dennistoun Vale 1.

Presidents Cup, First Round, First Leg - Whitecrook

1, Glenwood 5; EK Accies 1, Bengal Lancers 5; Petershall Villa 3, Barshaw 0; Southside 6, South Lanarkshire 1; Calderglen 1, Cambusnethan Talbot 2; Hardgate 2, Westwood 3; Tantallon 0, Kelvinbridge 2; Semsa 5, DLT 2.

Second Division - Manhattan Blacks 1, Bargeddie AFC 2; Carluke 3, UB United 2; Chaplains 5, Plains 0; East Kilbride Thistle 2, Westercommon 3.

Sunday Central Amateur Football League.

Premier Division - Castlemilk Dynamo 16, The Hub 0; Cleddans 4, Springhall Spartans 2; Drumchapel F.P. 2, Cranhill United 4; Hillview 3, The Treble Two 3; Windlaw 1, Northend 2.

Division 1A - AFC Polonia 0, Gartferry 1; Calderside 10, Glasgow Rovers 2; Eastfield 8, L&N Academy 3; Fernhill 2, Overlee 1; Haldane 10, Glasgow Thistle 0; Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 6, Old Kilpatrick 3.

Group 1, Round 1 - Bishopbriggs 3, Glasgow West 2; Eastend Rovers 4, Glasgow Rangers 1.

Group 2 - Albion 7, St Mirrenoff 2; PFD Ams 1, Sauchie 4.

Group 3 - Crownpoint 3, Stirling 1; Govan United 6, Central Football Academy 4.

Group 4 - Red Staars 4, Strathclyde West 1.

Group 5 - Lanarkshire Forest 3, Westend 2.

Group 6 - Burnside 1, Rosehill Thistle 4; Cambuslang United 0, Broadwood Clyde 4.

Group 7 - Lea Rig 6, Rutherglen Rovers 3; Strathclyde Ams 3, Castlemilk United 7.

Group 8 - Brunswick 7, Provanmill Thistle 2; Kings Park 11, Rosehill Thorns 0.

MIDWEEK JUNIORS - GOALS AND CARDS PLENTY of talking points from a midweek junior football programme in the Euroscot Engineering Sectional League Cup. In Section Three, striker TJ McCluskey (2) and Mussa were the match-winners for St Roch in their 3-2 win at Thorniewood United.

The Petershill v Shettleston clash was abandoned after 10 minutes’ play.

A call went out for paramedics to treat a supporter who had

collapsed at the Springburn ground.

Players and officials had responded immediately, and after a lengthy spell of treatment the fan - believed to be a home club member - was taken to hospital.

Vale of Clyde lost their unbeaten Group Four record against Rutherglen Glencairn.

The Tollcross club led twice through Hamill and Ross, but Glencairn edged a thriller (3-2) with counters from Tait, Dun-

nachie and Batchelor.

Three red cards were also produced - Vale pair Buckley and Ross, and Glens’ Batchelor.

Ashfield were crushed 5-1 by Yoker Athletic in Group Six at Holm Park.

Maryhill, minus five key players, trailed 2-0 against Glasgow Perthshire.

Whatever was said in the Lochburn Park home dressing room clearly worked! Docherty (2) and Fraser netted for a 3-2 victory.

EXCLUSIVE: GENN INSIDE SPORT MARGARET HICKS and SUE FEENEY, of Baillieston Bowling Club, have won the Lanarkshire League Pairs title.

Congratulations, ladies.

STEPFORD Road Astro Park will host a Charity Match, between Easterhouse Celtic and Easterhouse Rangers, on Sunday, September 27. Kick-

off 12 noon.

The game is in memory of Marie Docherty. I understand afterwards the Swinton Tavern will be the venue for a buffet, raffles and refreshments.

YOUTH SCOTTISH CUP: Under-13 – Hearts v KSC Blues/Elgin; Glasgow City Blacks v Aberdeen; Celtic

v Glasgow City Orange; Glasgow Girls v Aberdeen 12s.

Under-15 -Glasgow City v Kilmarnock; Rangers v Hibernian; Glasgow Girls v East Fife; Central Girls v Celtic. Under-17 - EK Girls/ South Ayrshire v Hibernian; Celtic v Rangers; Glasgow City v Forfar Farmington; Hearts v Kilmarnock.

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AROUND THE GREENS MATCH ACTION REPORTS GARROWHILL Bowling Club Ladies won the Margaret Morrison Triples Trophy at Airdrie Bowling Club recently, writes JACK HIGH. The competition is run by Monklands Bowling Association and brings together 18 clubs in a catchment area which stretches from Baillieston out to Airdrie.

The successful Garrowhill ladies teams were as follows: Isabel Archibald, Ann Wylie and Mary McCluskey. Maureen Muir, Isabel Masheder and Linda McDougall.

Both teams beat their counterparts from Glengowan Bowling Club.

Garrowhill Bowling Club and Caldercraig were chosen to host the Monklands Bowling Association Championship Semi-Finals. Garrowhill Ladieswon through to the Singles and Pairs at Caldercraig.

Finals take place at Airdrie Bowling Club on Saturday, August 29.

Jim Clark (Garrowhill ) is Vice-President of Monklands Bowling Association.

The Garrowhill Open Tournament proved yet another huge success. The championships were won by a team from

Eddlewood (Hamilton), and a Garrowhill Four skippered by Andrew Gardiner.

The Lanarkshire Leagues programme has at least one local success. Garrowhill have won Division 12. Mount Vernon are leading another division.

The NE Jubilee programme is progressing well. Semi-Final venues are Blackhill and Whitevale.

Thanks to Mr Alex Morrison for supplying all information.

GENN SPORT BOWLERS DIARY...

SHETTLESTON: AUGUST 29- Second Finals Day (2pm).

SEPTEMBER 6- 2 x 2 Competition at home (2.30pm).

SEPTEMBER 8- Ladies TwoBowl 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 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 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: SEPTEMBER 5 - Mixed Pairs.

SEPTEMBER 12- HomeNorth British Friendly (2pm).

SEPTEMBER 19- Two-Bowl Singles.

OCTOBER 3 - Closing Day.

LSK SUPPLIES WEST YOUTHS Premier Division - Rutherglen Glencairn 2, Antonine 1; Johnstone Burgh 0, Goldenhill 2; Tower Hearts 5, Pollok 2; Harmony Row 2, E.K. Rolls Royce 1; Bonnyton 3, St Peters Giffnock North 1.

First Division - Albion Rovers 4, Port Glasgow 2; Barrhead Arthurlie 4, Vale of Leven 2; Bishopton Juniors 7, Milngavie 1; Maryhill Juniors 0, Steins 6; Holytown 2, West Park 6.

Second Division - Hamilton

Accies 6, Baljaffray 0; St Mungo 2, Renfrew Thistle 2; Erskine 1, Ashfield Juniors 2; Castlemilk 2, St Andrews 0; Johnstone Burgh Youth 5, Campsie F.C. 2; Grahamston 4, Drumchapel Ams 2.

GENN SPORT FEEDBACK Hi Tom, Last week’s GENN (issue 161) went down a treat. First class! I will be dishing them out to our parents at training.

Mark McKenzie (coach) and I attended our first league meeting at the Condorrat Club on Sunday. A man came up to us and said: “Hello guys. You are always

in the GENN.” Mark and I couldn’t stop laughing! I said too right. We like to profile our club the right way.

Just shows how much impact GENN Sport has out there.

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14th ANNUAL GLASGOW CITY CUP RESULTS: 2003 - Finnart 3, St Peters 1. 2002 - Park Villa 3, Jimmy Johnstone Academy 1.

2001 - Drumsagard 3, Cantera Reds 0. 2000 - Leith 2, Crosshouse 1. 1999 - Spartans Reds 2,

Knightswood 0. 1997 - Arsenal BC 1, Mill United Colts 0.

PLATE FINALS: 2003 Everton 2, Gleniffer Thistle Tangerines 4. 2002 - Airdrie 5, Ayr Boswell 0. 2001 - St Peters

3, Rangers SABC 4 on pens.

2000 - Beith Juniors 2, Hamilton Accies 4. 1999 - Tass Thistle 1, Hamilton Accies BC 0. 1997 – Glenvale AFC 2, Gleniffer Thistle 1.

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LOCH LOMOND YOUTH SOCCER FESTIVAL. FINNART BC 2000 age group (Under-16) went on to win the Loch Lomond Festival Plate. Our round-up starts here.

Game One: JERVISTON 3, FINNART BC 2.

TWO penalties against the East End club, who also missed one!

Trailing 2-0, they scored twice, but Jervy broke away for the winner. Goals by Kenneth Crampsie and Jack McIlveen.

Game Two: CAMBUSLANG 3, FINNART BC 0.

FINNART tried for an early goal, but left themselves vulnerable at the back. Missed chances cost them early on, and the team was flat throughout.

Game Three: AYR BOSWELL 1, FINNART BC 2.

TOUGH test, but the team restored their pride with a good display and should have scored more. Special mention for goalkeeper Paul Monaghan, who produced an outstanding penalty kick save that eclipsed his effort at the Blackpool Cup tournament.

Jack McIlveen and Ross McCallum on target as Finnart finished third in their group.

Semi-Final: DC STODDERT RED METROS 0, FINNART BC 1.

LATE penalty-kick winner from Connor McKenzie after Ross McCallum was brought down. This was a sloppy performance against a physical American side who played 1998s, and boys born in 1999. Poor referee decisions did not allow the game to flow properly.

With goalkeeper Paul Monaghan out through injury, Paul Waddell stepped in and performed superbly.

Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival Plate Final: JERVISTON 1,FINNART BC 2.

THESE teams know each other well. This was their third meeting at tournament level. Great victory after a hard weekend. Finnart played some great football in the first half, and then had to dig-in after the interval. A Kalvin Rooney cut-back was knocked home by Jack McIlveen (1-0). Jervy equalised in the second half, but Martin Scanlan (straight off a plane at 3am on Sunday) drilled in what proved to be the winner from the edge of the area.

BUSBY 1, FINNART AMATEURS 5.

CENTENARY Cup and a great start, which included a strong second half display. Ben Mills gave Finnart an interval lead. A super striker from Man of the Match Ryan McLean made it 2-0,

and Mills added a third. Andy Robertson (free kick) allowed Finnart to make some changes.

The introduction of Ross McNair increased the tempo, and within 30 seconds he was upended for a penalty kick, which Ryan McLean converted. Busby pulled one goal back, but there was plenty of debating later as to whether the ball was actually over the line!

CASTLEMILK DYNAMO 4, THE TREBLE TWO 3.

SUNDAY Central A.F.L. Charity Shield. Cracking game with both teams going all out in the second half. Charities to benefit were Erskine Hospital and SAMH. ST ROCH 2, BELLSHILL 1.

CANDY fans were delighted with the win considering that a year ago their favourites were hammered 10-2 by Athletic at Fullarton Park, Tollcross! Scorers: Robert Maguire (pen) and Darryl Naismith.

SHETTLESTON 4, THORNIEWOOD UNITED 1.

TOWN blew away the visitors with four first half goals. Scott Anson (3) and Ricky McIntosh.

CLYDEBANK 3, ASHFIELD 0.

TWO second goals from a Bankies trialist after Johnny Allan headed past Anton Nugent.

MARYHILL 1, YOKER ATHLETIC 3.

REFEREE Walker sent off Maryhill’s Akinyemi - a game-changing decision after 48 minutes - and Furay for handball at Lochburn Park. Player-manager Steff Reilly put Yoker ahead via the penalty spot after Akinyemi had pulled down flying winger Greg Maitland. Time 26 minutes.

Six minutes later, Shaun Fraser headed home a Jamie Docherty corner. Down to 9 men, Maryhill couldn’t hold out. Maitland (81 mins) and substitute Arbuckle a minute later made sure of their opening-night win.

ST ROCH 0, PETERSHILL 4.

PEASY entered the group with a midweek win at James McGrory Park. Cross (35 mins), Craig (59), Daly (60, 69) for the visitors.

PARTICK THISTLE LADIES 0, BLACKBURN UNITED LA-

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FINNART BC , wearing pink, and Semi-Final opponents, DC STODDERT RED METROS at the Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival. Photograph kindly submitted by Finnart Coach Jamie McGowan.

DIES 7.

GOALS from Frew (2), Cutkelvin (2), Tait (2), and Farquhar.

CROWNPOINT UNITED 3, STIRLING 1.

DOUBLE from James Harvie, and a Kieran Caven counter.

ASHFIELD 2, MARYHILL 2.

MANAGER Jim Delaney was left disappointed with the Maryhill display. Ashfield Man of the Match Moulongou opened the scoring in 8 minutes. Shaun Fraser levelled via the penalty spot nine minutes later, but a minute after the interval Stevenson restored home advantage.

Craig Ferguson equalised in 61 minutes.

PETERSHILL 9, THORNIEWOOD UNITED 3.

PEASY were out-gunned by United in this group last year.

New Petershill Park will rarely see such quality in terms of play and scoring goals!Michael Daly (4, 42), Chris Craig (9), Tony Stevenson (18), James Brown (33), Scott Davidson (47), Gary Stokes (73), and Darren McLean (85, 86). Chris Lennon (15, 74) and Declan Docherty (41) for United.

SHETTLESTON 2, BELLSHILL 1.

HANDED home advantage following a Bellshill groundswitch, Scott Anson scored after great work by Craig Halliday.

Athletic drew level before the half-time whistle.

Town had two players sent off, but that didn’t stop them taking the points when Keigan Parker converted a spot-kick.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 1, CLYDEBANK 7.

BANKIES hit back after David Kirkwood slotted past Hamilton in 32 minutes. A goalkeeping own goal pulled them level - and thereafter it was a super display from Ryan Holms, who bagged a hattrick. Other goals came from Little, Jackson and ex-Vale of Clyde striker Kasubandi.

BLOCHAIRN STAR 1, MARYHILL BLACK STAR 2.

CHALLENGE CUP, First Round, First Leg. Sean Magee and Alex Docherty netted for Star.

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FINNART KIDS WIN GLASGOW CITY CUP

FINNART 2003 have won the 14th Annual Glasgow City Cup tournament by way of preparation for their first crack at 11-a-side competitive football.

The Glasgow City Cup is filled with some top teams right across every age group. The 2003s would like to thank Peter Glancey and all the people behind the scenes for putting on such a great event, parents for their continued support - which has become unwavering- and also GHA, who sponsored their pink strips aimed at raising the awareness of Breast Cancer.

Delighted Coach William Murray said: “ The boys looked great and it helped them play great! “ We would also like to thank those who the took time to follow our results and wished us good luck over the weekend. We appreciated this, especially from other coaches, who understand how difficult it is to take such a young team to a cup win.”

Finnart opened in a qualifying group with Celtic BC, Claremont and Everton. Aiming for a good

FINNART 2003... winners at the Glasgow City Cup tournament.

start off, the team gave away a dubious penalty-kick, but came roaring back to score 12 goals in their three group games, and only conceded one ( the spotkick.). The boys were outstanding as they set themselves up for a last-eight clash against Valspar Boys’ Club.

Here is how the rest of the tournament panned out for the

PLAYERS WANTED

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. Saturday morning and Sunday involvement. Also teams for girls. Well-run, SFA Quality Mark Club. Born 2009 - 07515888624.

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ARSENAL Juniors B.C., based in Maryhill, are looking for players born 2005. The team trains twice a week at Firhill Sports Complex. Call 07889550238.

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.

LENZIE Y.C. 2010 section have started coaching sessions and recruiting playersat Boghead Road, Glasgow G66. Grass surface. Call Billy on 07818096752, or email: lyc1980@ hotmail.co.uk 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.

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QUARTER-FINAL: FINNART 7, VALSPAR ( AYRSHIRE) 0.

Finnart went into the match as the only team on 9 points, which gave them a seeding, and the possibility of a slightly more favourable draw. Valspar, despite the scoreline, played well.

Some of the goals scored were

different class from a team perspective, and clearly highlighted individuals who have a special talent.

SEMI-FINAL: FINNART 1, HAMILTON ACCIES 1 ( Finnart won on penalties).

Finnart changed their formation for this game - having played against Hamilton pre-

JUNIOR FIXTURES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29.

Stagecoach Super Premier Division - Auchinleck Talbot v Shettleston Juniors; Beith Juniors v Petershill Juniors.

Stagecoach Central District First Division - Neilston Juniors v Maryhill Juniors; Vale

of Clyde v Johnstone Burgh; St Roch v Wishaw Juniors.

Stagecoach Central District Second Division - Glasgow Perthshire v Forth Wanderers; Royal Albert v Ashfield Juniors.

All 2pm kick-offs.

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STRATHCLYDE Saturday Morning A.F.L. are holding a Race Night at Harley’s Sky Bar, Main Street, Rutherglen, on Saturday, October 17.

Entry is £2 pay- at-thedoor. All proceeds will be used to help reduce costs at the league’s annual presentation dinner.

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The action starts on September 4.

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viously - and knew they were going to pass the ball, so dropping a striker and having Greg McCluskey sit in front of the defence was a tactic which worked handsomely. He carried out the role perfectly.

Finnart started slowly and Hamilton grew in confidence until the East End team were awarded a free kick on the far right side edge of the 18 yard box. Jay Murray stepped up and swung the ball across the ‘keeper into the far corner for the goal of the tournament. Hamilton hit back with a poor goal and took the game into penalties. Having already practiced spot-kicks for this very purpose, Finnart held their nerve. Goalkeeper Jay Logan takes full credit for winning the shoot- out, saving three out of four penalties - the other penalty going wide.

FINAL: FINNART 3, ST PETERS (PAISLEY) 1.

St Peters opened the scoring, but Finnart kept going and pushed for the equaliser. It arrived with a free kick some

NOMINATIONS

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their Annual Awards event up to and including September 4.

MANAGER WANTED

RANGERS SABC 2001 are looking for a new manager.

The current boss has signed for a junior club, and can’t commit the necessary time run-

ning the young age group, but will remain meantime until the position is filled.

For more information, call 07753356192.

CUP OPPONENTS

HOLDERS Glasgow City have been drawn against Kilmarnock in the Quarter-Finals of the Scottish Women’s Cup on September 15.

Other pairings: Rangers (SWFL) v Rangers (SWPL), Celtic v Motherwell, and Cumbernauld Colts v Hibernian.

SUNDAY TROPHY

DUE to a decrease in the number of participating clubs in the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy, there will now be one round less than previ-

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five yards outside the box in a central position. Up stepped Jay Murray to strike a perfectly placed shot into the net. That was the lift the team needed, and they went on to dominate proceedings.

A penalty kick was awarded when the referee judged a St Peters defender was holding down Ryan Malloy in the area following a throw-in. Man of the Match Malloy stepped up to place the ball past the ‘keeper.

Finnart made it 3-1 after being awarded another spot-kick.

Liam Hagan showed great feet in the box before being upended.

Once again Ryan Malloy made no mistake with a shot into the top corner.

William Murray added: “The boys were on top of the world!

“The coaches pushed the boys hard in pre-season. By way of preparation for our season starting, it has paid off. Defensively, we played well and it spread throughout the team. We had a lot of outstanding performances, so this sets us up nicely for a good season ahead.”

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