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Dear Editor Hi, my name is Dermot Hill.

I wrote a blog sometime ago for The Celtic Network regarding the plight of the homeless folk in Glasgow. The response was amazing, people responded with offers of help and the willingness to do something about it, so I arranged a meeting in Oran Mor. Let me say thanks to Colin Beattie for allowing us to use his premises. I had no idea how many folk would turn up and to my delight 10 people arrived. We sat round and discussed various ways of helping, no drink was taken during the meeting. I cannot say once the meeting was finished that was still the case, but from that night a bond was formed.

What you must remember is most of the group were meeting for the first time, now friendships have been formed, and a strong bond has been formed.

Now back to the Invisibles and how we have progressed.

We had weeks and weeks of meetings, setting-up contacts with various charities like the Wayside Club and Glasgow City Mission. We were slowly but surely getting stuff in and it was going straight out again, then a certain lady came up with the idea of getting the sleeping bags from T in the Park, so we went to Buchanan Street Bus Station and handed out flyers to the folk attending the gig.

The leaflet said “ if you are

finished with your sleeping bag, don’t leave it up there, bring it back and give it to the Invisibles and we will make sure someone will benefit from it” ....the response was unbelievable. We collected in the region of 1,200-1,500, including a collection from the group Tangerine Fields.

Both in our first year and now this year, they were very generous, and a big thank-you goes to them.

We started a Facebook account and a Twitter account.

The response to both has been incredible. People wanting to donate, the generosity and caring of the public has been an eye-opener to me.

We were offered the use of Parkhead Housing Association boardroom for our meetings and we were very grateful for that. At the time we were using their offices and they very kindly took in donations for us, but due to a change in staff it was not possible to use PHA anymore. There was no falling out or anything, and we are very grateful to them for the use of their premises.

We were put in touch with the Church of the Nazarene Parkhead at Easter, and they held a collection for us. The response was amazing, Thankyou to them once again.

We moved to the Admiral Bar in town for our meetings.

Thank-you to the staff and management in there. During all this time, we were struggling for storage space. A

thank-you goes to Shettleston Parish Church for letting us use their basement space.

We got a donation from The Carluke Shamrock Supporters Club, which with their blessing, we hired a unit at Safestore in Dalmarnock. What a difference that has been for us.

We were contacted by a committee member from St Roch F.C, and they said we could use their boardroom for our meetings. The Club chose us as their nominated charity.

There has been a collection at James McGrory Park in which players and supporters made donations, and now we have a banner in the ground.

We donated to the club a season ticket that a member of the community can use.

As you can see, there are no names on this story. That’s because our volunteers have chosen to be Invisible, but if you see a homeless person, stop and give them a couple of minutes of your time, and make them feel they are not forgotten and they are not Invisible.

Thank-you, Dermot Hill, The Invisibles.

To the editor Last week was Baby Loss Awareness Week, culminating in parents who’ve experienced pregnancy or baby loss lighting candles in memory of their baby. These quiet acts of reflection and remembrance are so important.

Equal to these moments of introspection is the need to

talk about pregnancy and baby loss more openly. It remains one of the last remaining taboo subjects, but this past year has seen more conversations being started on the topic than ever before; the recent stillbirth storyline in Eastenders and Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that he and his wife had experienced recurrent miscarriage being just two examples of this in action.

The baby charity, Tommy’s, funds research to prevent miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth and is working towards opening Europe’s largest miscarriage research centre in 2016. I’ve been a supporter for many years, having myself experienced the pain of miscarriage during my first pregnancy. That’s why I’m passionate about doing what I can to help and why I’m honoured to be hosting the Tommy’s Awards for the third year running next March. The event is so important, not only because it brings pregnancy and baby loss out in the open, but it celebrates special individuals who’ve helped parents through the hardest of times.

Despite hearing some heart breaking stories, the event is uplifting and hopeful as it’s the kindness and empathy of friends, families and health professionals.

SO – if anyone would like to publicly acknowledge someone who has gone to great lengths to help them during a tough road to parenthood, why not

put in a nomination? You can find out more at http://www. tommys.org/awards.

All best wishes Katy Hill

Dear Editor, This week is ‘Get Safe Online Week’ where events are held across the country to give people, particularly the UK’s most vulnerable citizens, advice on how to protect themselves against fraud while using the internet.

However, despite their best efforts, the statistics tell a worrying story. According to Financial Fraud Action UK, internet banking losses rose by an incredible 27 per cent over the last year, leaving the UK’s consumers £51.2 million out of pocket. This is despite the assurances of banks and other service providers that their online account management is the safest it has ever been.

Many people feel compelled to make the ‘digital leap’ after relentless pressure by many of the UK’s big businesses; in some cases people are moved online without even being consulted. However, recent adopters are much more likely to be people who are unfamiliar with the perils and pitfalls of the internet. While the internet undoubtedly offers many perks, if a user doesn’t have basic digital skills they are far more susceptible to being preyed on by unscrupulous fraudsters, particularly if they are using it to manage something as sensi-

tive as their finances.

The Keep Me Posted campaign, wants everyone to have the option to manage their bills and statements in a manner that is appropriate for them. Not everyone is willing or ready to go online and the UK’s service providers have no right to make that decision on behalf of consumers.

While ‘Get Safe Online Week’ is an admirable cause, we must make sure that such initiatives are in place to empower people to make this choice, rather than as a reaction to the bullying of big businesses.

Judith Donovan CBE, chair, Keep Me Posted Dear Editor We are a Royal Navy Veterans Association who meet every third Thursday of the month at 19:00 Hrs (7PM) in The Buffs Club, 935 – 937 Dumbarton Road, Whiteinch, Glasgow, G14 9UF. If any of your readers are former Royal Navy, Naval Reserve, Serving Members or Merchant Fleet and wish to be among like minded people to chat (Swing the Lantern) and meet new and old comrades they are welcome to come along and join us.

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Labour Leader Frank McAveety with a couple of the ladies from the Church’s Coffee Morning Group as he announced the availablity of the £100 Affordable Warmth Dividendfor the city’s over-80s.

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COUNCILLOR Frank McAveety, Leader of Glasgow City Council, was joined by over-80s from a church’s coffee morning in the city’s East End as the council’s Affordable Warmth Dividend for people in that age group was announced.

Glasgow City Council’s Affordable Warmth Dividend for winter 2015/16 offers £100 to approximately 14,000 people, aged 80 or over, in the city to help with their heating bills over the winter months.

The initiative, now in its

fifth year, delivered the dividend to 13,695 people in the winter of 2014/15, and the council invites all those eligible for the dividend to make an application.

People eligible for the dividend will have to apply either through the council’s website at https://www.glasgow.gov. uk/affordablewarmth or by completing a form.

Those interested in receiving an application form should call 0141 287 7961 to obtain one.

Councillor Frank McAveety, speaking at Parkhead Congre-

gational Church. said: “Paying winter fuel bills can be a challenge for many, and especially for older people.

“Glasgow City Council is committed to tackling fuel poverty, and the Affordable Warmth Dividend is an important part of what we are doing to help Glaswegians.”

Glasgow City Council will issue the payment of the dividend the month after the receipt of the application form.

The scheme runs until 31 March 2016 and applications will be accepted until that date.

MOIRA’S RUN AT QUEEN’S PARK MOIRA’S Run was set-up in memory of Moira Jones who was raped and murdered in Queen’s Park in 2008.

The event was arranged by Moira’s mum Bea to celebrate the life of her daughter and to help women reclaim the park so they feel safe in the area.

However as well as attracting local people keen to remember Moira’s life, Bea was surprised to find last years event reached out to people right across the UK who have also been the victims of violence.

After last year’s success Bea and her family decided to hold the

race again, and would like anyone who has been affected by violence to join them and find support from others who are also living in the aftermath of violence.

However Moira’s Run is also about reclaiming the area for the local community to feel safe.

Starting the second Moira’s Run on Sunday October 25th, will be one of Scotland’s best loved entertainers Elaine C Smith, who has been a patron of The Moira Fund since it was set up in 2009 to help families bereaved through murder or manslaughter.

Bea said: “We are so grateful to

Elaine, everyone knows how very talented she is and to me she is just a very special person, always supportive and very sensitive to the feelings of those around her.

She will start the race in her own wonderful way, making sure that everyone has a big smile on their face.”

Late entries are welcome just turn up on the day at Queen’s Park and register from 9am.

There will be a warm-up at 10.15am and the achievable 5k run starts at 10.30am. Entry costs £12.50 with money raised going to Moira’s Fund. All those over the age of 14 can take part.

SNP MSP for Glasgow, Bob Doris, recently visited a parents and toddlers’ group at the Roystonhill Community Centre.

The visit followed the good news that St Roch’s Childcare received £390,832 from the Big Lottery Fund to support its “Play at our Place” project for the next three years, which enables it to develop services to meet increased demand as well as expand into neighbouring communities including Germiston and Blackhill.

The project will offer vulnerable families, including

parent and toddler groups, family workshops, one-toone support, and a respite care service for parents and a crèche provision. Bob took time out to chat to staff and parents and was excited to hear how the range of child care facilities on offer benefits families across Royston and beyond.

Following the visit Bob commented: “I’d like to thank everyone involved at St Roch’s Childcare Services for taking the time to chat. It was obvious during my visit just how much both the parents and children

benefit from the group.

I know the parents and toddlers’ group is just one of a range of childcare services being delivered by St Roch’s across Royston and beyond.

Listening to staff and families, it is clear the support offered goes far beyond child care and I’m sure their recent funding boost will be put to excellent use. With the Scottish Government determined to make childcare both more available and flexible, community organisations such as St Roch’s childcare are vital partners in delivering on this ambition”.

KIDNEY CHARITY BOWLING ORGANISER PRAISES SUPPORT FOR STOBHILL CAUSE ORGANISER Douglas Brennan this week praised a host of bowling clubs and sponsors who have supported his oneday charity day aimed at raising money for Stobhill Kidney Patients Association, writes Tom Scott.

Mr Brennan launched the tourney in 2010, and the fiveyear span has subsequently raised £15,000 for the hospital.

Speaking exclusively to the GENN, Douglas said: “Through your paper I would like to say

a big thank-you to those clubs who have taken part and entered rinks - Auchninairn, Arthurlie, Bishopbriggs, Burnbank, Croftfoot, Sandyhills, Springboig, St Rollox, Riddrie, Whitevale, and Westerton.

“There are also those who have played under their company names, individual sponsors and people who made donations to such a worthwhile charity.”

The tourney - named after his late wife – also features the

Cathie Brennan Cup. Due to the support and funds raised since, it has become hugely popular.

Dougie added:”Here we are five years later, still going, and about £15,000 has beenraised during that time, but also a lot of people have signed-upas kidney and other organ donors.” * Stobhill Kidney Patients Association will benefit to the tune of £4,502 from this summer’s event.

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Glasgow school in public FAMILY OF CUP FINAL WINNER VISIT HIS FORMER JUNIOR CLUB vote appeal for £25,000 funding award to help children with support needs A LANGUAGE unit in a Glasgow primary school is appealing for public votes to support their bid to the One Family Foundation for a £25,000 award which would enable the creation of a multisensory room for children with communication support needs, including autism.

St Charles’ Language and Communication Unit is one of only two Scottish entries to reach the final 12 nominations from across the UK for the award.

The award would be used to the convert an unused classroom in the Kelvinside primary school into bespoke multisensory room and safe space primarily for the pupils within the unit, but also for pupils within the mainstream primary school where the unit is based. No facility currently exists for pupils within the unit and is desperately needed.

The non-denominational unit supports children who live across the north of Glasgow. It can accommodate up to 24 pupils from primary 1 to 3 who have a variety of additional support needs in speech, language and communication, including autism.

The award application and

vote appeal is being coordinated by Lizanne Conway, mother of a primary 2 pupil from the unit. She said: “These children face severe challenges in school and often struggle to cope socially and emotionally, which is why such a facility would be an absolute dream come true for all involved in the school community.”

Safe space UK and SpaceKraft UK will fully design and install the state of the art equipment in the room, which will become a safe haven for the pupils to learn better coping skills and develop a sense of calm at school.

Voting has just opened at https://goo.gl/qGHl5i and runs through until 3 November.

The OneFamily Foundation is a unique customer benefit fund, provided by mutual, OneFamily, which has committed to make £5million available to its members over the next five years to make their lives and communities better. Although only OneFamily members can nominate a community project for funding, the public are encouraged to show their support via an online vote, with winning projects being those that secure the most votes.

FAMILY GATHERING... St Roch Juniors welcome extended family relatives of former player, Charlie Johnstone, to Garngad. Manager Andy Cameron, far right, was among Candy Rock officials who spent time with them during the club’s West of Scotland Cup clash against visitors Cumnock Juniors at James McGrory Park.

CHARLIE JOHNSTONE only had a twoyear stint at St Roch, but the impression he left prompted his family to visit the famous old junior football club.

Armed with fond memories told by Garngad-born Johnstone, the visitation attended - and were guests of the West Region Central District First Division outfit their NewCoin Holdings West of Scotland Cup tie against CumnockJuniors at James McGrory Park.

In another GENN News exclusive Candy Rock President Jim Friel revealed: “Charlie’s grand daughter, Tammy, made contact with us, and we were absolutely delighted to welcome his extended family to the game- and there were quite a few of them I might add -including his great grand daughters!

“We added a special touch to their day by

asking the two wee girls to be our mascots against Cumnock.

“Charlie was indeed born locally, but was resident in Dennistoun when we signed him. He played in the old- left-half position - these days it’s known as left midfield - and during his short time at the club, in seasons 1953-’54 and 1954-’55, netted eight goals, and appeared in three Cup finals for the club.

“He didn’t score, but helped St Roch defeat Vale of Clyde 3-0 in the Glasgow Charity Cup Final at Saracen Park.”

Johnstone’s cultural left-half skills - he could also slot in as a full-back - ensured a fourth tournament victory (1953-54) for Candy, who had earlier been successful in 1925-26,1948-49, and 1949-50.

For those who like statistics, the Glasgow Charity Cup ran from 1886-87 until

Pollok Juniors emerged as the last-ever winners in 1958. Ashfield Juniors hold the record as the most successful club with 11 Final victories, and are closely followed by Maryhill (7 times), plus Glasgow Perthshire and Petershill (6 apiece).

Jim Friel has been working tirelessly on producing a book which will detail the history of St Roch Juniors, and he was able to reveal another couple of gems linked toCharlie Johnstone.

He said: “In May, 1955, Charlie scored a goal when Pollok beat us 3-2 to lift the Glasgow Junior Cup in front of a huge crowd - believed to run into five-figures - at Celtic Park.

“On June 14 of the same year, he was in the team which lost the Central League Cup Final against Shettleston at Shawfield Stadium.”

SPRINGBURN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS GO TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS IN ART CONTEST

SPRINGBURN Academy pupils who were among the school’s first Higher Photography students have won a leading art prize for a photo essay entitled Glesga Burds.

Maggie Hutcheon, Daniel Owens and Megan Bruce received special recognition in St. Enoch Centre’s annual secondary school art and design competition It’s My Greener Glasgow.

Their entry was commended for its thoughtful use of photography. The piece included a portrait of Megan’s mum, a study of a pigeon and a sepia-toned documentary style image of a teenage girl.

Elaine Greig, art teacher at Springburn Academy, said: “I’m very proud of Springburn Academy’s achievements because this is the first year we have entered candidates for Higher Photography. Glesga Burds was a fantastic piece of work and I’m delighted to confirm that Megan, one of the three pupils who took part in the project, received an A in her Higher qualification.”

The winners of St. Enoch Centre’s It’s My Greener Glasgow competition were announced on October 7, with Hillhead High and Govan High also receiving top marks.

Joint first in the expressive category were Govan High School pupils, Ailie Porteous and Sarah McIver. Ailie used paints and printed images to create her piece highlighting the impact of litter on Glasgow’s wildlife. Sarah focused on the cost of graffiti removal by replicating a vandalized wall. Ailie’s entry was praised by the competition’s judges as a “beautiful graphic [with a] nice painterly, collage type feel” while Sarah’s was heralded as “bold and eye-catching”.

The model of a tree with exposed roots emphasizing the importance of Glasgow’s green spaces by Hillhead High School pupils Angeni and Mikele Perez-Jamieson was first in the design category. The twins’ model was praised by judges who said it “wouldn’t look out of place at an art school degree

show”.

Second prize in the expressive category was won by Leon Milne of Springburn Academy who received vouchers worth £100 for his drawing of the Finnieston Crane.

It’s My Greener Glasgow aims to foster creativity amongst Glasgow schools, whilst reinforcing the environmental issues that impact on the city now, and in the future.

This year’s competition attracted over 100 entries from six secondary schools. Submissions went on display at the end of June in a specially constructed gallery within St. Enoch Centre.

The exhibition has been an incredible success with shoppers casting more than 2,000 votes for their favourite entries.

The entries were also judged by an expert panel, which included renowned Scottish painter Avril Paton, Stuart Duffy, manager of The Unexpected Artist project, STV’s weather presenter and keen environmentalist Sean Batty, art critic Jan Patience and St. Enoch Centre’s

general manager Anne Ledgerwood.

Anne said: “The quality of entries gets better and better every year. It is great to see so many talented pupils participating in

the contest.

“We are proud of the ongoing success of It’s My Greener Glasgow and the creative thinking it inspires.”

The six schools participat-

ing this year were: Govan High School, Lochend Community High, Hillhead High School, Springburn Academy, Williamwood High School and Notre Dame High School.

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DISABLED TALENT– A MASSIVELY UNTAPPED POOL RECRUITMENT firms should take the lead in helping their end clients recognise disabled talent as an untapped resource. That’s according to The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) which has launched the very first best practice guide to disability confidence for recruitment firms.

Speaking at the launch Chief Executive of APSCo said: “We want the role of the recruitment profession to be that of a catalyst for change in creating a level of confidence when it comes to the recruitment of disabled talent. Our clients are looking for a broader client base – and UK plc is talent short - and yet so many organisations – because they are time short and under pressure – look at recruiting the same old people from the same old places.”

The guide, developed in conjunction with Business Disability Forum (BDF) and sponsored by EY, who also hosted the launch, provides practical tips and expert advice on how recruiters can best engage with disabled talent.

Susan Scott-Parker OBE, Founder and Honorary Vice President of BDF summed up the business case for hiring disabled talent perfectly: “It’s the same as hiring Canadian people – some of them can do the job!

Disabled people are often excluded from employment not because organisations don’t want to recruit and develop disabled talent, but because recruitment processes, partners and suppliers inadvertently place barriers in the way. From talent attraction strategies that give disabled talent the perceived view that ‘we’re not interested in you’ to online application processes that limit people with certain impairments – business misses out on hiring the best talent and disabled people simply miss out!”

Speaking at the launch, Peter Holliday, Managing Director of Sopra Steria Recruitment whose firm has recently joined BDF outlined his motivations. “This isn’t just the right thing to do – being equal, fair and accessible should be a given – but it’s also a real business opportunity for organisations.

I found that several of my clients were already members of BDF and were recognising disabled people as an untapped talent pool - and as recruiters, we should be leading – not following.”

Iain Wilkie, Senior Partner at EY who is the Executive Champion for Disability at the firm outlined some of the enormous business benefits of hiring disabled talent by highlighting the qualities that may not immediately spring to mind. “People with autism are strong at problem solving – just one of the reasons that GCHQ is keen to recruit them. Those with mobility issues are often good at coming up with creative solutions,many people with hearing impediments develop an invaluable ability to read body language while stammerers are often recognised as great listeners. Why wouldn’t you want people with these skills in your business?”

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Charity Week 2015

CHARITY Week is a project founded in 2003 by one student with one bucket as he fundraised for one cause; to help save Orphans and Needy Children around the world.

This once small project has grown from strength to strength, with countries such as Australia, USA and Germany joining the ever-growing fleet on the quest for unity, peace and equality amongst the most unfortunate across the world.

As we reach our 12th year, we can actively see the inspiring and far reaching results of working together. Over £3.6million has been raised, allowing us to fund incredible and sustainable projects across the world, and with our 100% donation policy facilitated by our partner charity Islamic Relief, you can be assured

that every penny raised is used solely for the funding of our projects. Last year, our grand total of £736,664.82 allowed us to fund a huge variety of projects in over 20 countries.

This year from 26th October, expect the city of Glasgow to be abuzz with bucketers, bakers and competitive quizzers as CW is set to come back bigger and better than ever. Join the global community of CW volunteers; there are no restrictions to who can get involved! If you want to make a true difference to the thousands of lives our projects positively impact, then get involved.

As Glasgow born, Scotland CW representative Nabeel Ghaffar frequently reminds his expanding team of enthusiastic volunteers: “It is a duty of every human being simply to help each other.” Along with the ultimate goal of inspiring Muslim students to become active, socially engaged and united upon Islam, the volunteers are prepared to set out in the final week of October to take over Glasgow and unite for the Orphans and Needy Children.

Now is your chance to join them. To find out what’s going on and how to get involved, find us on Facebook at Charity Week Glasgow, contact your university Islamic Society or drop an email atglasgow.uk@ onecharityweek.com.

NEW MacMILLAN SUPPORT SERVICE

IF you know someone who has been affected by cancer and requires immediate help, MacMillan Information and Support Services are willing to talk through issues and concerns twice weekly at Dennistoun Library.

Staff and trained volunteers can be accessed on a Monday (12.30pm-4.30pm), and Thursday (10.30am-2.30pm).

No appointment is necessary - just drop in!

In addition to offering a welcome listening ear, advice is available on a wide range of subjects, including access to local services, counselling, cancer benefits and physical activity classes.

To find out more information, email: macmillan@glasgowlife.org.uk or call 0141 287 2999.

‘Best day of my life’ - Wellhouse gets active THE Sunny, autumnal Thursday 15th October saw community partners from across the north East of Glasgow working together to run a fun, free, Get Active event, coordinated by Active East at Hub Sports in Wellhouse. Local children and young people either dropped in or were brought along by youth workers to take part and try out fun sports and activities which are available locally to them.

Active East is managed

by Scottish Charity Scottish Sports Futures, the beating heart and those who are supporting the 39 community partners who comprise the programme are Active Champions, young people aged 14 – 25 who complete training to enhance their skills and then volunteer with the aim of increasing levels of physical activity.

PEEK kick started the day with a highland games fun session and then the kids were split into 4 groups to try out Judo, delivered by Judo Scot-

land and Football, dodgeball and tennis delivered by Active Champions. In the afternoon the older young people who attended were treated to wheelchair rugby with Adam from Glasgow Panthers, Football with A&M training, Basketball delivered by Jump2it staff and more Judo with Judo Scotland.

The aim of this event is for community partners to work together to plan activities as well as introducing young people to fun new sports that they are able to take part in after the event. One young person, Cheryl Williams, aged 6, who came along with Connect Community Trust wrote at the evaluation station: “It was the best day of my life” Another young person, Erin Crighton aged 9 who came from FARE completed a speech bubble evaluation saying: “I enjoyed it because I bet the boys” The event is run in a non-competitive style and prizes were awarded on the day by

Active Champion group leaders for ‘Most Enthusiastic’, Best Team Player and Best Effort.

For more information on Active East and all of the activities available to local young people through our partner organisations see –www.active-east. co.uk or call the office on 0141 588 1567.

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CLYDE 1 ARE READY TO ROCK AFTER ANNOUNCING OUTSTANDING LINE UP FOR CLYDE 1 LIVE! CLYDE 1 is thrilled to announce their most incredible line up yet for this year’s star studded Clyde 1 LIVE! concert at the SSE Hydro on Tuesday, 8 December.

The spectacular Glasgow venue will play host to 12,000 musos for an evening of nonstop, live entertainment from some of Britain’s best musical talent. Tickets for the gig are on sale now, with all information available at www.clyde1.

com/live Among the billing of top acts is the hugely popular Irish band, Kodaline who will be playing tracks from their 2015 album ‘Coming Up for Air’ as well as some of their best known hits.

Joining Kodaline is singer-songwriter Foxes, who will wow crowds with renditions of her top 20 singles as well as sampling tracks from her forthcoming album.

Ivor Novello Songwriter of the Year (2014) Tom Odell, is returning to Clyde 1 LIVE! following his success last year and will perform chart-topping hits from his number one debut album.

Ahead of their much anticipated comeback tour, Stereophonics will be taking to the stage to showcase tracks from their newly released album as well as some of their best loved songs.

Also confirmed are Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

Noel and his band will treat concert goers to a session of tracks from their 2015 hit album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ as well as hits from Noel’s own rich back catalogue.

The announcement of the full line up was made this morning on Glasgow and the West’s favourite breakfast show, Bowie at Breakfast.

Speaking after the news was released, Clyde 1 breakfast show host George Bowie said: “We are so excited to have such a superb line-up of acts for this year’s Clyde 1 LIVE!.

It’s fair to say there is going to be a lot of musical talent under one roof and all on the one night.

“I can’t wait to see our Clyde 1 listeners pack out the fantastic SSE Hydro and create that world renowned Glasgow gig atmosphere.

“This year’s Clyde 1 LIVE! is the hottest ticket in town and it’s a great way to round off another fantastic year.”

Clyde 1 LIVE! is now in its fifth year. To get your hands on tickets and for more information visit www.clyde1.com/ live Bowie at Breakfast runs every weekday morning from 6am to 10am on 102.5 Clyde 1.

Keep up with all the latest competitions, gossip, music and news on Clyde 1 online, via our app and on Facebook and Twitter: http://www.clyde1.com/ http://www.clyde1.com/ mobile/ http://www.facebook.com/ clyde1 @1025clyde1 #Clyde1LIVE

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Contact the Elderly, which has 10 groups in Glasgow, wants to mark this week’s UN’s International Day of Older Persons by saying thank you to the more than 1000 volunteers it has in Scotland who give up their time so that those aged 75 and over can enjoy meeting new people and afternoons out of the house.

The charity, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, currently has more than 750 guests in Scotland but knows there are many more who could benefit from its monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. It is appealing for more people to join the ranks of volunteers so the lifeline of friendship can be extended to more people who

may face days alone with noone to see and nowhere to go.

Margaret Oliver, West of Scotland Development Officer for Contact the Elderly, said: “The work of our volunteers is remarkable and we are so proud of the difference they are making to older peoples’ lives.

As we recognise our older population with this global occasion, it’s important we mark what is happening locally and celebrate how this is really having an impact.

“We know there will always be more people we can help who would benefit from joining one of our groups. Our parties are only possible thanks to our volunteers and we need more people who can give up a small amount of time to make an immeasurable amount of difference.

“It’s not a one-sided thing either - our volunteers are al-

ways telling us of the great fun they have with the guests and other volunteers. It’s lovely to hear how everyone truly enjoys their time together.”

A volunteer host will welcome a group of between eight and 10 volunteers and guests into their home once or twice a year for a Sunday afternoon tea party, providing refreshments.

They must have an accessible home, with no more than a few steps, and a downstairs toilet.

A volunteer driver will collect one or two guests one Sunday a month and take them to a tea party and join them for an afternoon of shared stories and cake before driving them home.

For more information on becoming a guest or volunteer of Contact the Elderly locally, please contact Margaret on 01389 605915 or Margaret.oliver@contact-the-elderly.org. uk

HEADSPACE AT PLATFORM EASTERHOUSE NHS North East Glasgow Health Improvement Team and Glasgow East Arts Company are proud to present our annual celebration and contribution to the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival which is bursting with thought provoking film, theatre, music and visual arts.

Headspace consists of a unique mix of contemporary artists performing with and alongside participants from our

Platform To Health programme including Creative Collective; the multi-award winning theatre director Cora Bissett; amazing musicians RM Hubbard, Wounded Knee and Louise Quinn. There will be performances and installations from Michael John McCarthy, Santé Theatre and Martin O’Connor.

Headspace intends to raise awareness, reduce stigma and isolation, and link people to mental health support services.

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Help at hand for residents as Red Road Flats Demolished TENANTS and residents who were evacuated from their homes when the Red Road flats were demolished recently were able to call on ng homes Housing Operations staff who were on duty from 7am until after 8pm on the big day.

Staff worked closely with Safedem and Glasgow Housing Association offering assistance to all ng homes customers within the exclusion zone and helping with any last-minute preparations before they had to leave their homes for the day.

Prior to the demolition ng homes staff had been involved in planning meetings for the big day and Neighbourhood Manager for Springburn and Balornock Irene Dalrymple said: “With so many of our customers’ homes within the exclusion zone and tenants and residents having to be out of their homes on demolition day we wanted to be there to help in any way we could.”

As soon as everyone was out of their homes contractors started to board up windows and doors of those homes closest to the blocks just after eight in the morning. Those inconvenienced could go to a local community centre that provided catering and entertainment or if people chose to make their own arrangements they were given up to £100 per household to assist with expenses.

Residents began moving back into their homes shortly after 6pm, just over an hour later than originally planned. After the demolition Glasgow Housing Association, Safedem and ng homes staff were on hand to make sure everyone was back home safely.

The Red Road flats were built between 1964 and 1969 at a cost estimated to be £6million.

The planned schedule remains for the site to be cleared by 2017. Future development options for the cleared site are at an early stage and will include further community consultation.

Housing Officers Laura Sharkey and Terri McChesney were just some of the staff helping out on demolition day.

Residents Get Go Safe Message at Vintage Tea PEOPLE of all ages heard an important message last week on road safety at a vintage tea held in Saracen House.

Younger residents at the event enjoyed a peek into the past and older residents’ memories were jolted as they enjoyed tea, sandwiches and cake the old fashioned way with real table cloths, real china tea service and teapots.

Generations mixed at each table which gave everyone, young and old an opportunity to get to know each other informally.

Police Scotland Engagement and Preventions Officer PC Craig Collier provided an entertaining half hour presentation on road safety for pedestrians and older residents which looked at campaigns of the past as well as the latest Glasgow City Council campaign Go Safe Glasgow.

PC Collier said: I thought the group were great; they were very easy to talk to, welcoming and interacted well during the presentation. I do feel that the message hit home and the surroundings were great for such an event. Well done to all for organising it.”

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers were on hand helping out with everything from pouring tea and coffee to interviewing residents around the theme of road safety with both young and old sharing memories and experiences.

PC Dario D’Andrea, Police Scotland Youth Volunteers, Glasgow Co-ordinator said: “Police Scotland Youth Volunteers were delighted to play a part in this very important event.

As well as promoting the Pedestrian Safety message; our youths were also keen to show teenagers in a positive light by taking this opportunity to engage with the senior members of our community. We would also like to thank ng homes, Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland for their assistance in making this a truly worthwhile event for everyone involved.”

Entertainment was provided on the day by Jhnnie Taylor who had everyone up singing and dancing towards the end of the event.

Outside entertainment was also provided by the arrival of an old style Corporation Bus which had an open top and open door at the back. The bus was a big hit with everyone and elderly residents in particular were keen to have their photos taken on it.

Legacy Officer for ng homes Clare Bird said: “Its great to see barriers and misconceptions being broken down between older people and young people. Connections were formed today and knowledge was shared of how other people live or have lived their lives.

Springburn (East)

Email: info@nghomes.net

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

Everyone clearly enjoyed the event judging by the comments from those who took part: “You are never too old to learn about safety.”

“Well Organised – everyone was friendly”.

“Police Scotland Youth Volunteers were very nice and helpful” “It has been lovely to see the young ones chatting and dancing away – a refreshing change.”

“Having the old bus here has made my day – so many memories!”

“I loved chatting to the older people at my table – they have so many good things to chat about.”

“The event proved such a success that further similar events are being planned in partnership with ng homes and will be announced in due course.”

For more information: Facebook: PSYVPoliceScotland Go Safe Glasgow: http://www.gosafeglasgow.com/

Website: www.nghomes.net @ng_homes

ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association

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

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Community Achievement Award for Caroline CONGRATULATIONS to Caroline Allison who has become the first ng homes volunteer to complete the Community Achievement Award with Glasgow Kelvin College.

Caroline is a regular volunteer with ng homes’ Regeneration Team, giving her time to support various community ventures such as the Big Breakfast, Focus Groups and the ever popular Song, Shimmy and a Sausage Roll monthly event.

By planning ahead, setting targets, logging her activities and obtaining witness statements Caroline gained her Level 5 Community Achievement Award.

Caroline says’ I haven’t done any learning in the past and I first thought I wouldn’t manage this, but with the help and support of ng homes I have achieved this and I am absolutely delighted!’

Clare Bird, Legacy Officer for ng homes said: “The Community Achievement Award is a fantastic and practical way to recognise our invisible heroes, who like Caroline, give their own precious time to make our communities a fun and safe place to live.”

Alan Sherry, Principal of Glasgow Kelvin College, said: “We’re delighted for Caroline and her commitment to overcoming challenges to achieve her award. Many of our community’s volunteers are constantly learning new skills in the work they do on a day-today basis and our Community Achievement Awards help them to formalise that experience, achieving a qualification and accreditation for the great support they provide. Caroline is an excellent example of this and we wish her all the very best in her Activate course.

Congratulations!”

Caroline is now undertaking further training as she has just started the Activate course to develop people who work in the community run by Glasgow University in partnership with ng homes.

ng homes Legacy Officer Clare Bird is pictured here with Caroline and Communications & Planning Manager Lesley Lang from Glasgow Kelvin College.

Thanks a Million from Possobilities A NEW Community Bus was launched last week at a fun day organised by Possobilities to thank local people for their support.

After winning Peoples Millions last year the group worked very closely with Allied Vehicles and Mobility Solutions on designs for their new bus, allowing them to generate business in the local area and the local community.

The managers at Possobilities Melanie Fyfe & Jim McCabe said: “The help and support given to us by Allied Vehicles has been invaluable and we were absolutely delighted to launch our new bus as part of a fun day out for the local community.”

Station who all took time out to make the day a great success. There were also healthy options in the form of ng homes’ smoothie bike as well as support from the community police and a soundtrack for the day supplied by Sunny Govan Radio.

Possobilities Board member Ted Harkins said: “We would like to thank the community so much for their continued support in enabling us to supply safe accessible transport to the members of our centre. It allows us to provide a safe, happy environment for all our members to enjoy getting out and about and participating in our much needed classes within the centre.”

For more information on Possobilities: Twitter @possobilities Facebook: Possobilities Website: www.possobilities.org.uk

Mobility Solutions Director Michael Facenna commented: “We’re delighted to have been able to help Possobilities. Providing them with a vehicle that can fully accommodate their needs seemed like the perfect way to give back to our local community”.

“The great work that Possobilities does for disabled people around Glasgow is really impressive and we’re glad we could contribute.”

The group were successful in winning a disabled access minibus due to a public vote on the ITV programme The Peoples Millions in November last year.

There was something for everyone at the fun day with a bouncy castle for the kids, Pudsey Bear, Kingsley the Partick Thistle mascot, a generous donation of food from Pars Bakery, face painting, Twistedair creating fabulous balloon creations, a tombola stall along with the invaluable Young Peoples Futures, Glasgow Panthers and Springburn Fire

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

Email: info@ng2works.com

Website: www.ng2works.com

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ng in the community

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

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CANDY ROCK OFFER SUPPORT TO INVISIBLES CHARITY GROUP

ST ROCH Juniors have reached out to help The Invisibles Homeless Charity Group.

Having lost access to premises in Glasgow’s East End, the West Region Central District First Division club offered them James McGrory Park, on Royston Road, for various recreational activities twice a week.

Candy Rock Vice-President Paul Reddie told the GENN: “I personally know a number of people involved with the Invisibles.

“We recently gave them on-going, continued use of our premises for meetings etc. We are more than happy to accommodate them.

“Some were actually already Candy fans - the rest have visited and become supporters due to what we do, and how we do it.

“We had a clothing collec-

tion for them recently, and handed over the whole gate proceeds that day.

“They were in attendance again for the West of Scotland Cup-tie against Cumnock Juniors, and had a splendid time promoting their charity, and enjoying our game.”

The Invisibles Founder, Dermot Hill, recently appeared on STV’s Riverside Show, and when asked what impact the Homeless Charity had made within the city he replied: “It has come on leaps and bounds.

“We actually have our own storage space in Dalmarnock.

The volunteers that we have are brilliant - every one of them - and you would be surprised just how generous Glasgow people can be.

“We need to raise awareness. Glasgow District Council seem to be blocking things to try and help people. I know it

ST ROCH players and officials join The Invisibles prior to the recent Cumnock match at James McGrory Park.

News Release - New social housing development for East Glasgow WEST of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has started construction on phase 10 of development in Camlachie, East Glasgow.

The £2.4 million development will consist of 18 Amenity Cottage Flats designed for older people with two of the ground floor flats being designated for Wheelchair users.

The project, funded by Glasgow City Council and West of Scotland Housing Association, will also include a community car park.

Lynne Donnelly, Chief Executive of WSHA said; “In our 50th anniversary year we are delighted to have started work on this project which is the latest project in our regeneration of Camlachie. We have been redeveloping homes in the area since 1996 to provide high quality affordable homes for the community.” Katie McLeod, Chair of WSHA added: “These homes will be an excellent addition to the communi-

ty and provide a high standard of living for the tenants.”

Bailie Liz Cameron, Executive Member for Jobs and the Economy at Glasgow City Council, said: “These new flats in Camlachie will be great homes for the older people who will live in them, and mark another step on the way towards the area’s regeneration.”

A spokesperson from appointed contractor, CCG (Scotland) Ltd. said ““CCG are delighted to be working with West of Scotland Housing Association to deliver this new development. Using our state of the art Off-Site Manufacturing facility (OSM) the homes have been designed and will be built to the highest standards creating energy efficient and modern living in keeping with the areas heritage.”

Work began on the development at the end of September with an expected completion date of summer 2016.

THE Invisibles officials proudly display their banner before St Roch v Cumnock Juniors New Coin Holdings West of Scotland Cup clash at James McGrory Park, Garngad. Left to right: Billy Reid, Dermot Hill and Steven Sweeney.

sounds a bit political, but they should be taking a bit more of an interest.

“We are called The Invisibles because people walk past homeless people as if they are invisible, but we try to highlight they are not.

“See if you stop to talk to somebody who is homeless

for a minute or two, that helps make their day. They are not forgotten.

“We have got to keep that kind of perception in this city.”

Many thanks to Paul Reddie (St Roch), and Invisibles Founder Dermot Hill for their help, and photographic content.

SUPERDRUG CUSTOMERS CAN HEAD INTO PHARMACY STORES FOR FLU JAB BRITONS who want to take a proactive approach to their health and wellbeing ahead of winter can get their flu jab from Superdrug pharmacies and nurse clinics now.

The in-store service offers vaccinations both to patients eligible for the flu jab free on the NHS* and to the wider public as a private service priced £9.99**.

By doing so, Superdrug is hoping to help relieve pressure on GP surgeries by providing customers with convenient high street locations to get their vaccination. The free NHS flu vaccination is available in selected pharmacy stores in Scotland and Wales - please check with your local Superdrug pharmacy.

The flu service at Superdrug is helping to make high street healthcare accessible for all its customers by offering both walk in*** or pre-booked appointments; these can be booked over the phone or in-store (Locate your nearest Superdrug store online: www.superdrug.com/ store-finder). To ensure privacy and comfort, flu jabs are delivered in a private consultation room in Superdrug nurse and pharmacy stores, by a trained pharmacist or nurse.

Dr. Pixie commented, “Many people still feel they need to be prescribed antibiotics to help tackle colds or flu, but they don’t help. Taking preventative steps, such as getting a flu jab, is the key and you don’t need to wait for a GP appointment to take those steps. Make the pharmacy your first port of call and take your health into your own hands.”

Ian Lloyd, head of healthcare services at Superdrug added: “We know our customers want

to be able to access great healthcare services conveniently and in an environment they trust. In the run-up to winter it is more important than ever that people prepare in advance to stay healthy. Providing a flu jab service on the high street not only helps to relieve pressure from GPs, but allows customers to take preventative action to benefit their health.”

TOP TIPS on staying cold & flu-free from Superdrug health ambassador, Dr. Pixie McKenna: 1. Prevention is better than a cure - if you want to help protect yourself against the flu this season it’s important to get a flu jab, particularly if you fall into what’s considered an “at risk” group. Pop into your local Superdrug pharmacy store and one of the team will be able to tell you if you qualify for a free NHS vaccination.

2.

Remember the importance of healthy eating - having a good diet with plenty of fruit and veg can help build your immune system which will help keep your body protected.

3.

Throw that tissue away!

Once you’ve used a tissue to blow your nose or catch a sneeze, throw it away. Tissues can be a lovely home for viruses so it’s important you get rid of them as soon as possible.

4. Keep your hands clean! It sounds simple, but making sure you wash your hands, particularly after being in contact with someone who has the virus, is key to helping avoid a cold. Take your time when you wash your hands - singing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice will ensure you’ve washed for a reasonable amount of time.

ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A POPSTAR OR F1 DRIVER? JOBSITE is celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary by hosting an event at Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow, offering the public the oncein-a-lifetime chance to win a bespoke day living out their dream jobs.

When: 24th October, 9:30am - 5:30pm Where: Braehead Shopping Centre, King’s Inch Rd, Glasgow G51 4BN Visitors can join in with the celebrations at the event by entering the competition by answering one simple question: What did you want to be when you grew up, and why?

There will also be a chance to have snaps taken in the ‘Dream Job’ photobooth with fun career-inspired props, and watch

amusing videos of kids talking about what they believe working life is like!

Jobsite launched in 1995 and has continued to grow and innovate over the last two decades, and is now leading the way in mobile recruitment technology.

Fiona Rigby, Head of Marketing at Jobsite said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to be celebrating our 20th anniversary, it marks two decades of connecting recruiters to the best talent and bringing candidates closer to their ideal role. We want as many people as possible at Glasgow to take part in the ‘Dream Job’ competition. It’s an incredible chance for someone to win the job of their dreams and we’re so pleased we are able to offer the opportunity.”

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Michelle McManus toasts official opening of care home with cuppa and a natter

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ARE YOU RETIRED OR SEMI-RETIRED? BETWEEN JOBS OR JUST FED UP OF SITTING ABOUT IN THE HOUSE?

SINGER and TV personality, Michelle McManus, officially opens The Oaks care home in Baillieston at a special ceremony.

Former Baillieston local, Michelle, joins residents, staff and guests in tea tasting and cake baking at a ‘tea & talk’ event at the opening to mark World Mental Health Day, which takes place on Saturday 10 October.

Now in its tenth year, the day is held annually to highlight mental health awareness, education and advocacy.

The Oaks is the most recent care home to be opened by Meallmore, one of Scotland’s leading providers of nursing and residential care. It provides care for up to 32 vulnerable adults living with a range of mental health problems and will employ up to 50 people when at full capacity.

Currently home to 17 residents, The Oaks works closely with a wide range of local community and health groups

including the Scottish Association for Mental Health; and the Greater Glasgow Mental Health Network Forum, to help support the reduction of discrimination around mental ill-health.

Gerry Hennessey said: “Mental health affects one in four Scots and those who experience problems deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. At The Oaks, we’re proud to deliver much-needed specialist care for vulnerable adults who need extra support to live independently.

We’re pleased Michelle and other guests could join us to celebrate the home’s official opening and mark World Mental Health Day.” Meallmore’s tea and a talk party offered guests the opportunity to explore the theme of dignity in mental health and get to know Meallmore residents and staff better. Guests were treated to musical entertainment

by Alan MacDonald, Connect Entertainment and Arkleston Piping, and residents helped to

agree the tasting menus for the tea party. During the celebrations, Michelle McManus was invited to mark the opening of the home by unveiling a special commemorative plaque.

“I’ve had a fantastic time at the opening of The Oaks and feel very privileged to have been involved in such a special day.

Many people across Scotland experience mental health problems every day and it’s great to see how those afflicted by mental health issues can be supported by centres such as The Oaks to live full and independent lives.

I’d like to thank the staff and residents at The Oaks for having me along and I’ll be sure to pop in for a cuppa the next time I’m passing.”

Meallmore has been providing care for the elderly for over 27 years and providing mental health care services for over 15 years.

For more information, please visit www.meallmore.co.uk

Come along and share your skills and hobbies with like minded men Or if you just feel like having a coffee, a laugh and a blether then come along to our men’s shed!

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Shettleston’s Men’s Shed is a registered Scottish charity working to help social isolation for men.

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CHARITY NIGHT AT THISTLE HOTEL THE Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation’s 2015 Black & Red Vasculitis Charity Ball, featuring The X Factor Winner Shayne Ward and Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall, plus the Glasgow Academy Musical Arts (GAMTA), has raised £15,700 for the charity’s objectives. The event was held at the Glasgow City Hotel, formerly the Thistle Glasgow Hotel, The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation was set up by Kilmarnock-based Grant and Adrienne Currie following the tragic death of their 15-year old daughter and only child Lauren in 2010. Lauren had suffered from Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener’s Granulomatosis), a variant of the auto-immune disease vasculitis.

Lauren’s condition was only diagnosed in the final hours of her life and her parents realised that, with earlier diagnosis, her life could have been saved. Because vasculitis is so uncommon and early diagnosis is an important factor in the effectiveness of medical care, public awareness of the condition is one of the charity’s main objectives.

As well as educating the general public, the charity educates medical professionals on how to spot and diagnose the disease.

Grant Currie said, “We started the Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation a couple of days after Lauren lost her life to vasculitis in 2010, exactly five years ago. We’re showing people how much the landscape has changed in the last five years for someone diagnosed with vasculitis.

“When we first reviewed vasculitis after Lauren passed away, there was no support available and there was very little awareness and research.

With other charities, we’ve energised vasculitis awareness and research in the UK. “Thank you so much to everyone who came and supported us at the Black & Red Ball and to Shayne Ward, Jai McDowall, and our friends at GAMTA. My wife Adrienne and I were touched by the speeches given by Lauren’s friends Natalie Hakeem and Rachel Henderson and were inspired by talks from Dr David Kluth, University of Edinburgh and Dr Neil Basu,

University of Aberdeen. The £15,700 raised will go a long way to improving the lives of vasculitis patients.”

The Foundation has provided £62,000 to the University of Aberdeen, which will be used to support a three-year PhD research project on vasculitis.

Jai McDowall, aged 29, was born in Irvine, North Ayrshire and has sung duets with Josh Groban as well as recording a version of U2’s ‘With or Without You’ with the Scala and Kolacny Brothers choir.

Reflecting on the event, Jai McDowall, who is now a patron of the charity, said, “Performing for a special event like this was incredible, because I know that I was part of a great evening and a great cause.

“I am only too happy to be involved with the brilliant work that the Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation are doing, and I congratulate them on having put on such a fantastic event.”

The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation aims to raise the international profile of vasculitis, and is one of only two vasculitis-specific charities operating in the UK.

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Male nurse from Shettleston inspires the next generation of nursing students

A 44-year-old Shettleston man is on his way to pursuing the career of his dreams after school bullies initially left him without the confidence he needed to train as a male nurse.

Roy Neil, a former pupil of East Bank Academy, has turned his life around since enrolling on Glasgow Clyde College’s HNC Care and Administrative Practice course. The 44-year-old is now studying for a Nursing degree at University of the West of Scotland and is regularly invited back to the college to share his inspirational story with the next generation of professional caregivers.

Roy explained: “I’ve wanted to be a nurse since I was at school but I was badly bullied and left with few qualifications as a result. I always liked learning but never thought about further education as I was made to feel like I wasn’t smart enough for it.

“After leaving high school, I ended up working as everything from a joiner to a baker but, as time went on, I realised that I needed to challenge myself and do something that I was really passionate about.”

Roy’s fortunes changed when he volunteered to work as a First Aider and attended a one-day phlebotomy course at Glasgow Clyde College. Whilst there, he met lecturer Morag Soutter who encouraged him to apply for one of their courses after noticing how much potential he had.

He said: “As I’d been out of education for 27 years and didn’t have much confidence in myself, I wasn’t sure if I’d succeed in further education.

When I was accepted onto the course and starting passing my exams, I was so proud of myself as it’s something I’d dreamt about for a long time. I have a hunger for knowledge and I love how fast-paced working in the industry is.

“I’ve had to learn how to juggle studying, work and home life as I have a 13-yearold daughter but I get such a sense of pride from coming from a shift and knowing that I’ve made somebody’s day better by caring for them. I’m in awe of everybody who works in the industry and it means a lot to me that I’m now a part of it. My daughter is really proud of me and hearing her say that makes all the hard work I’ve put in completely worth it.”

Since completing the college course and progressing to university, Roy has been invited back to the college several times to share his story with current students. He said: “Being able to communicate well is one of the best assets a nurse can have so I love going back to the college and sharing my experience with the students there. I like giving them advice on what to focus on and it makes me feel really proud to be given the opportunity to speak to them.”

Morag Soutter, Healthcare Lecturer at Glasgow Clyde Col-

lege, said: “When Roy attended the Phlebotomy course he was extremely driven and keen to learn. At the end of the day, he stated his interest in applying for Nursing and I encouraged him to apply for the HNC Care and Administrative Practice Course as I instantly recognised his caring qualities and passion for learning. “ Laura Kidger, Healthcare Lecturer at Glasgow Clyde College, added: “Roy’s compassion towards others and his thirst for knowledge made him a valuable member of both the college and the clinical setting.

His achievements have resulted in him becoming a student mentor for current candidates on the HNC Care and Administrative Practice course at Glasgow Clyde College.”

Veronica McIlroy, Head of Curriculum for Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Clyde College, added: “Roy’s caring qualities and potential was clearly evident at his interview and he was undoubtedly an ideal candidate for the HNC course.

“He maintained his enthusiasm throughout his time at college and was a model student. However, this was fully supported by his highly professional and inspirational tutors who take great pride in the achievements of Roy and the other students that they prepare for a career in nursing. We have no doubt Roy will make an outstanding nurse and is an asset to the profession.”

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GAELIC LANGUAGE PLANS OUT FOR CONSULTATION

POLICE Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) havethis week launched a joint public consultation seeking views on their respective draft Gaelic Language Plans.

The draft plans were unveiled at the Royal National Mòd in Oban, with the support of Bòrd Na Gàidhlig, alongside officers wearing uniforms bearing English and Gaelic forms of Police Scotland and a vehicle with the Gaelic version of the Police Scotland logo.

Gaelic Language Plans are a statutory requirement for all public bodies in Scotland. The Plans detail how the police service and the police authority will contribute to creating a sustainable future for Gaelic in Scotland. The commitments contained in each plan aim to raise the status and profile of Gaelic, and create practical opportunities for learning and use of the language.

Some of the potential developments contained in both Police Scotland and the SPA plans include: • Dual branding of the Police Scotland/ Poileas Alba logo to feature on police uniforms, signage and police vehicles on a replacement cost neutral basis, • Enhanced opportunities for the public to communicate with Police Scotland and the SPA in Gaelic, • Increased number of corporate publications made available in Gaelic, • The introduction of training opportunities for police officers and police staff to learn Gaelic • Dedicated Gaelic pages on

Police Scotland and the SPA’s website Police Scotland and the SPA are now inviting members of the public and members of staff to read their draft plans and provide feedback on them.

The separate plans are available electronically, from Police Scotland and SPA websites, and upon request, in hard copy.

Chief Superintendent Julian Innes, Local Policing Commander for Highland and Islands Division, and project lead, said: “As a public body Police Scotland has a legal obligation to develop a Gaelic Language Plan and we will do that in consultation with the communities we serve and the organisations who work with us.

“The consultation is open and accessible to anyone and I’d encourage those who would like a chance to contribute to do so by making contact with their views.

“Gaelic-speaking communities exist throughout Scotland, although obviously the majority of those who use Gaelic live across the Highlands and Islands region.”

Ian Ross, SPA Board Member, added: “As one of Scotland’s national languages, Gaelic has played a central part in Scotland’s culture and heritage. Our first Gaelic Language Plan sets out how the SPA will improve understanding and use of Gaelic within our organisation, which in turn will improve how we engage with Scotland’s communities.”

“I would encourage the public and police officers and po-

lice staff to read both the SPA and Police Scotland Gaelic Language Plans and give us their feedback on the commitments we are considering.”

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages, said: “As Minister with responsibility for Gaelic, I am delighted to support the launch of this consultation. The Scottish Government is firmly committed to supporting all our indigenous languages, including Gaelic. It is welcome to see Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority demonstrating such firm commitment to supporting Gaelic and I encourage anyone with an interest to have their say on these important publications.”

Bòrd na Gàidhlig Interim CEO, Joe Moore said: “Gaelic Language Plans have proven to be successful in supporting Gaelic by mainstreaming the language in to the everyday operations of Public Bodies while offering those with Gaelic the opportunities to use the language. We are pleased to see Police Scotland and the SPA launch their draft plans for public consultation and look forward to working with them throughout this process.”

It is anticipated that following the consultation an assessment will be made of the ways in which Gaelic can be most appropriately brought into use by the organisation and the police authority.

Any re-branding work will be on a rolling replacement and maintenance basis in order to reduce any costs associated with the plan.

Police Scotland warns of malicious software attacks POLICE Scotland is warning computer users to ensure their devices have the latest versions of security software installed, following an increase in malicious attacks which locks out users from their data.

Every computer user is vulnerable to the malware, and Scotland has been targeted because of the high number of small to medium sized enterprises which operate here, and which often do not have the IT resources of larger companies.

Computers can be attacked in a number of ways, such as by opening a malicious attachment hidden in an an email, clicking on a malicious link in a social media message or by visiting a website which has been corrupted, often unknown to the website’s host. Inserting a corrupted USB device, such as a mobile phone, memory stick, external hard drive of a music player The ‘ransomware’ attack encrypts the data and disables all functionality, then tells the

computer user they have to pay a substantial sum to be able to use their computer device again, but even if they do, there is no guarantee this will work, and they can also become vulnerable to repeat attacks.

Detective Chief Inspector Willie Cravens, Operational Lead for Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Unit, said: “This is a sophisticated attack which, in most cases, virtually destroy a computer and could cost the victim hundreds of pounds to replace. There is no guarantee they will be able to get back into their machine, and even if they do, would have to completely wipe the hard disk and start from scratch. Paying the ‘ransom’ – often several hundred pounds – to ‘unlock’ the computer does not solve the problem because there is no guarantee the fraudsters will do this, and it also makes the victim vulnerable to repeat attacks.

“This can be extremely annoying and expensive for mem-

bers of the public, who may have lost irreplaceable family photographs and important documents, but devastating for a small business, such as a farm, whose business could be wiped out by losing access to all of their files, such as accounts and crucial business documentation.”

In order to prevent people becoming victims, Police Scotland is advising every computer user to ensure they are running the latest versions of security software; have their data backed up regularly to cloud services or devices not connected to their computer; be extremely vigilant about opening any unsolicited email; and visiting websites you are not familiar with, or do not have a business need to access.

DCI Cravens added: “There is a lot of help available online for both individuals and businesses and useful advice for everyone can be found at: https://www.getsafeonline.org/ protecting-your-computer/ransomware/

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What truly makes people rich SCOTRAIL’S third intake of Modern Apprentices in Customer Service graduated today under a pioneering initiative to develop young talent on Scotland’s railways.

They included Glasgow’s 18-year old Liam Cooper from Possilpark, 18-year old Rebecca Shaw of Mosspark, 22-year old Robert Yule from Bishopbriggs, 20-year old Louise Hughes of Milton, and 22-year old Chloe Allan from Dalmuir. Around 70 guests – including Derek Mackay, the Transport Minister, gathered at Glasgow’s Grand Central hotel for the graduation ceremony.The 18-month-long scheme - a UK rail industry first - saw 15 apprentices aged between 16 and 23 when they joined the programme - work towards achieving a Level 2 Scottish Vocational Qualification in Customer Service as well as a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.During the programme, they were trained, paid and given placements in four key frontline customer service roles - station booking office, gateline, ticket examiner and on-train hospitality host.

Robert Yule said: “The apprenticeship has been a great experience and has provided me with a good insight into the railway industry. I look forward to continuing my career with ScotRail working in a gateline position at Glasgow Central.”“I

joined the programme straight from school as I was looking for career and development opportunities, and I found the apprenticeship to be life-changing,” added Liam Cooper.

Rebecca Shaw said: “The apprenticeship was an amazing opportunity, which made me realise that the railway is a career path I want to follow and I can’t wait to start my new job at Glasgow Central’s gateline.”

“I have enjoyed experiencing the different customer service placements in ScotRail - particularly working on-train,” said Chloe Allan. She continued, “I am pleased to have secured a job as a ticket examiner in Helensburgh and hope to take on new challenges using the skills I gained throughout my apprenticeship.”

Louise Hughes said: “I joined the apprenticeship because I wanted to meet new people, and I look forward to working with the public in my new job as gateline assistant at Glasgow Central.”

Phil Verster, Managing Director of the ScotRail Alliance, said: “We are extremely proud of our apprentices. They have put in a great deal of work over the last year-and-a-half and overcome a number of challenges, as well as got the most out of the experience.

“The award-winning programme – the first of its kind in

the UK rail industry - has been a great success for all involved.”

Derek Mackay, Minister for Transport and Islands, said: “May I offer my congratulations to everyone graduating from ScotRail’s Modern Apprenticeships programme.

“Having met with the apprentices today, it is clear that this programme is a great way of delivering high quality learning and development opportunities for young people, as well as ensuring that passengers on Scotland’s railways will continue to receive the very best customer service experience in the future.

“I am also pleased that Abellio ScotRail pay all staff at least the Living Wage, including the apprentices on this programme, a policy which the Scottish Government supports and which has been written into the new ScotRail franchise contract.

“More widely, this is also a great example of the Scottish Government’s ambitious youth employment commitments.

Over the last year, we have delivered over 25,000 Modern Apprenticeship opportunities which are instrumental in giving young people a head-start in their careers across a range of sectors, and we are providing significant new investment to increase this number even further.”

Optical Express raises £1,600 for Breast Cancer Care NATIONAL eye care provider Optical Express has raised £1,600 for Breast Cancer Care in Scotland in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A prize of laser eye surgery donated by Optical Express proved to be one of the most sought after items during a silent auction held in aid of the charity. The laser eye surgery

voucher racked up five bids before being auctioned off at £1,600.

Optical Express has supported Breast Cancer Care Scotland for several years, with previous donations including prizes for the charity’s annual Breast Cancer Care Scotland Fashion Show. This year’s fashion show is to be hosted in Glasgow on the 4th

November and will mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Claire Innes, Breast Cancer Care Philanthropy Manager in Scotland said: “We are thankful for Optical Express’ continued support and I am delighted that their popular contribution managed to raise so much money towards growing our services in Scotland.”

AN annual salary of around £37,000 is the nation’s tipping point - when the extra money isn’t worth the sacrifice, responsibility and stress that comes with it, a study has found.

Despite most setting out to earn as much as possible from their jobs, nine in ten believe there is a point where they would be happy to stick with their current salary rather than face a more hectic, stressful life after a pay rise.

Almost two thirds even admitted they have considered taking a pay cut or demotion in order to have a richer life and improve their work-life balance.

It also emerged that just one in ten believe money can buy happiness.

Lucie Illingworth, senior brand manager for Anchor Cheddar, which commissioned the research, said: “While money is one of the main reasons we go to work, it seems there is a limit on how much we are prepared to earn if it is going to affect our lives in other ways. At Anchor, we believe that

money isn’t the be all and end all in life, and these results show that Brits agree.”

The study, of 2,000 Brits found 91 per cent believe there to be a point where the responsibilities and stress that come with a pay rise or promotion outweigh the benefits of earning more money.

While the average Brit wants to earn a minimum of £24,270 to consider their life to be comfortable, anything over £37,396 has to be considered carefully to see whether the cons are worth the extra cash.

And although some would be willing to accept the sacrifice, 88 per cent would, or have turned down a more senior job, or a pay rise, if it was likely to have an effect on their work life balance.

But when it comes to priorities, being financially rich is only the eighth most important area of our life.

Having a happy family life is most important to us, followed by being healthy, having a good worklife balance and having a partner

or being married.

Fifth most important is having a good circle of friends along with being happy at work, having a well-paid job, being well-off financially and having an active social life.

Being pretty or handsome completed the top ten.

It also emerged one in ten have turned down a promotion because they didn’t think the benefits were worth it, while one in four has reduced their hours or gone parttime.

And despite potentially losing out financially, almost one in ten Brits have gone self-employed so they can control what they do for a living, with three in ten changing jobs completely.

Others have accepted pay cuts and demotions, taken early retirement or accepted a redundancy offer in order to improve their quality of life.

Nine in ten even feel it’s not worth having a well-paid job if they are too busy, stressed, unhappy or lonely to enjoy it.

BOOK ON DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP IS PUBLISHED ‘CAST LIFE – A Parent’s Guide to DDH’ is out today and will offer a much needed, long overdue life line to parents with children suffering from Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH).

DDH occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit snugly together and whilst it affects between one and three children in every thousand, information and support is shockingly poor leaving parents feeling confused about what happens next.

Inspired by her son who was diagnosed at four months, the author, Natalie Trice, knows all too well that whilst DDH is not life threatening, it certainly is life changing.

Natalie passionately believes that there needs to be more awareness of DDH, which if left untreated, can lead to long term disability, hip replacements and life long pain.

Cast Life is a comprehensive book that covers everything from easy to understand explanations about the condition and the treatments involved to the products available to make life easier for children in casts.

It also looks at family life, dealing with emotions as well including first person stories and parent comments.

Professor N. M. P. Clarke ChM, DM, FRCS Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, who wrote the foreword for Cast Life, commented, ““DDH is one of the most common congenital abnormalities and it is remarkable that there is so little information out there.

This book is essential reading for the parents of children with the condition, as well as health professionals working with them, and I would love to see it in all clinics around the world.”

Natalie added, “When a child is diagnosed with any

illness, the parents often feel overwhelmed and want know as much about the condition as possible. When Lucas was diagnosed with DDH I was terrified and my initial search for information threw up horrific images and worst-case scenarios that simply compounded my fear.

“With Lucas facing more surgery this autumn, I am really pleased to have done something to help others as I know how hard the waiting and recovery periods are. Cast Life isn’t loaded with medical jargon, but it gives the reader the knowledge and facts they need to get to grips with DDH so they regain a little bit of control and power in what can be a tough situation.”

Cast Life is available on Amazon in the UK and US and Natalie has also set up Spica Warrior [http://www.spicawarrior.org] a charity offering information about DDH,

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Majority of the public support UK

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nuclear power • A survey of 2,000 members of the public finds 56% support UK using nuclear power in the future • But 44% said they would protest if there were plans for a nuclear waste facility near their home A NEW survey by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has found that 56% of the public support the UK continuing to use nuclear power, compared with just 19% who do not and 25% who were unsure.

Of the people who support nuclear power, 82% said that this is because it will help keep the lights on, 56% because it would provide jobs and 54% because it would boost the economy. The main concerns for people who oppose nuclear power were that it is too dangerous (77%), too damaging for the environment (76%), while just 27% said that it was because it was too expensive.

In the UK there are currently 16 civil nuclear reactors providing 18% of our electricity needs and supporting local communities through employment, supply chain and economic development.

The survey showed broad support for nuclear power, however, 44% of the people surveyed said they would protest if a nuclear waste facility was to be located 10 miles from their home, compared to 32% who said they would not protest. 58% said they would not support the UK importing nuclear waste from other countries for reprocessing compared with just 17% who said they would. The results of this survey also show that there is a general unawareness of how the UK deals with its nuclear waste, with 33% of respondents saying they did not know how nuclear waste is disposed of and 61% saying they don’t know how much nuclear waste the UK has to dispose of each year.

Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Energy and Environment at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said in response to the results: “The results of this survey show that most of the public realise the vital role nuclear has to play in keeping the lights on in the UK. But there is a lack of knowledge about nuclear technology and the way nuclear waste is managed.

“With UK Government planning to replace ageing nuclear plants and increase nuclear power generation, these survey results show the critical need for industry and Government to raise awareness about the economic and employment

benefits of nuclear power.

There is also a need to highlight the comprehensive range of safety procedures in place to mitigate risk and environmental damage, with both nuclear power generation and the management of nuclear waste.

“Interestingly, although much has been made of the high up-front costs of nuclear power, most people who oppose nuclear power do so because they think it is dangerous or due to environmental concerns, rather than due to cost.

“While most people appreciate the need to develop nuclear power, a large proportion of the 2,000 people surveyed (44%) would protest if there were plans for a nuclear waste facility near their home. This illustrates the potential barrier that ‘Not In My Back Yard’ (Nimbyism) could play, as we push forward the development of geological disposal facilities. Government and industry must ensure they implement good community liaison and communication programmes to raise awareness of the benefits for the local community, as well as the efforts being made to mitigate the long term environmental impacts and safety concerns.

“As the UK Government presses forward with plans to build new nuclear power plants, like Hinkley Point C, it is time to consider the whole life cycle of the fuel used and the waste generated. Nuclear is known to be an attractive low carbon way of generating power, but we still need proper research and development of methods for recycling and maximising the energy returns from nuclear waste. The UK has been too slow to address this issue. Long term deep geological disposal offers a potential solution, however around 20 years of testing is required in the UK for this approach to be used with confidence and we are yet to start this process.”

There is currently a large stockpile of nuclear waste at Sellafield in Cumbria, including an estimated 140 tonnes of plutonium by 2020.

The survey prepared on behalf of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers by ICM Unlimited polled 2,003 members of the public and was conducted on 23-25 September 2015.

ATTENTION Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological disorder affecting learning, behavior and social/ emotional functioning.

People with ADHD usually have difficulty following instructions and staying on task, completing work, controlling impulses, listening, keeping their hands to themselves, keeping work materials organized, and turning in assignments. Problems with

social skills such as getting along with others and making friends are also commonHigh levels of motor activity such as fidgeting, difficulty staying seated in class, or wandering.

They are typically impulsive and may have frequent accidents related to their impulsivity.

What Testing is Used to Diagnose ADHD? ADHD is usually assessed using, at minimum, behavioral

rating scales that compare students’ behavior against others their age and gives a rating for comparison.

It is best practice, however, to have a complete evaluation to determine other possible factors affecting the child’s behavior. Further, it is not uncommon for children with ADHD to have learning disabilities as well.

How is ADHD Treated in Schools?

ADHD can sometimes be effectively managed by formal behavior intervention plans.

In some cases, medication may be used under medical supervision.

ADHD can range from mild to severe.

Can Students with ADHD Qualify for Special Education?

In some instances, ADHD can have a severe effect on a child’s ability to learn and can qualify as a disability.

Not all cases of ADHD, however, are severe enough for students to qualify for special education services under the IDEA or for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Glasgow Hosts Latest Scottish Youth Theatre Workshops for Action for Children Holyrood Event ON Saturday 17 October young people from Action for Children Scotland’s Transitions service based on Duke Street participated in a Scottish Youth Theatre workshop for the charity’s sixtieth anniversary reception at the Scottish Parliament.

There are eight ‘Many Voices, One Story’ project workshops taking place across Scotland with Transitions hosting on Saturday. The project will see the young people tell their story, celebrate the charity’s past by talking of the lives it has shaped and voice the hopes, dreams and aspirations for the future.

The Glasgow Transitions Care Leavers’ Employability Programme supports young people residing within the Glasgow-wide area who have been looked after at home or accommodated by Social Work Services. The young people receive support from a dedicated key-worker who provides one-to-one support, advice and guidance through care and after care, to enable them to make a smooth transition into employment or training.

November will see a range of celebrations to mark Action for Children Scotland’s 60th anniversary and some of the young people involved in the workshops will perform in front of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament’s Garden Lobby on November 18th.

The group worked under the tutelage of Scottish Youth Theatre’s Kai Peacock (Project Director), Emma Bowen (Video Artist) and Gary Cameron (Composer/Musical Director). In the workshop, each group learned a song exploring the theme of ‘Celebrate, Remember, Continue.’

All of the responses to the theme will be recorded by the video artist with the video being part of the final performance which will be part recorded and part live.

Geraldine Heraty, Team leader at Glasgow Transitions Care Leavers’ Employability Programme, explains: “The young people that took part in the workshops had a fantastic day and were thrilled to play their part in the ‘Many Voices, One Story’ project.

“It is great that those taking part will get the chance to be part of a performance at the Scottish Parliament next month. November will be a big month for everyone at Action for Children Scotland as we celebrate our sixtieth anniversary.

Throughout that time we’ve improved the lives of thousands of young people and this project will allow some of the young people we currently support to tell MSPs their story and highlight the ongoing importance of our work.”

You can find your nearest Action for Children service at www.actionforchildren.org.uk.

ST. ENOCH RUFFLES FEATHERS WITH GIANT ROBOT CHICKEN EVENT WHO said the school holidays are boring? Award-winning author Alex McCall and his feathered friend Clucky got the half-term break off to a flying start at St. Enoch Centre, where the shopping destination’s first literacy festival is underway.

Story Fest, which is aimed at young people ranging from tots to teens and is entirely free, ran until Sunday October 18.

The festival, which was supported by Glasgow Libraries, aimed to show how much fun can be had by using the power of imagination, a good book and creative thinking, Bounce and Rhyme sessions, devised to enable parents and carers to develop their babies’ speech, language and communication through action songs, rhymes and stories, offered the youngest Glaswegians the chance to engage in the festival activities. An interactive puppet show -“I hate books!” – will also brought well known stories to life for little ones.

Councillor Archie Graham, Chair of Glasgow Life, said: “Libraries are very often at the heart of communities, but we wanted to go the extra mile and bring the magic of our libraries, and the wonder of books, out to the people of Glasgow.

“I’m delighted that Glasgow Life is able to support this fantastic, innovative storytelling festival, and hope that young people across the city are inspired to get involved with reading, writing and storytelling through these engaging activities.

Anne Ledgerwood, general manager of St. Enoch Centre, said: “We’re thrilled that Glasgow Libraries has joined with us to support Story Fest. Together we aim to inspire and excite children about reading and books; there’s nothing better than seeing a child glued to a book or listening raptly to a story being read aloud.”

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GENN MAKE SURE YOUR KIDS ARE VISIBLE AS the clocks go back and the nights draw in, child safety is at the forefront of every parent’s mind.

Government statistics showed 29 children died in pedestrian accidents last year with the number seriously injured in reported road traffic accidents topping 2,000.

Risks are at their greatest as children make their way to and from school or when they are simply playing out in the twilight hours.

Here, Carolyn Budding, director of school uniform and hi-vis safety wear supplier w w w. Yo u r S c h o o l U n i f o r m . com shares her top five tips and ideas to help keep youngsters safe and seen in the winter months ahead.

To be bright and be seen in the daytime choose outer clothing in colourful, or ideally, fluorescent materials as this gives optimum brightness especially in low natural light.

When darkness falls you need retro-reflective materials such as the shiny trim on hi-vis jackets, which are most effective under low light level

conditions. This ensures cars can see you easily in their headlights.

For younger children why not invest in a hi-vis tabard which can easily stow away in a bag at school, or armbands which can also be worn over coats and other clothing.

For older children, items such as hi-vis book bags or rucksacks with retro-reflective trims are ideal when it’s going dark. A great way to

customise a backpack is to add cool reflective zip clips and stickers.

Encourage your children to visit the road safety website http://talesoftheroad.direct. gov.uk/ which has lots of interactive games and advice tailored to all ages.

For more Be Bright, Be Seen advice as well as clothing and accessories, visit w w w. Yo u r S c h o o l U n i f o r m . com

The management of adult diabetes services in the NHS: progress review PROGRESS has been made in reducing the additional risk of death for people with diabetes and the additional risk of diabetes-related complications has been stable or has reduced for most complications, according to today’s report from the National Audit Office. However, there are still 22,000 people estimated to be dying each year from diabetes-related causes that could potentially be avoided.

In 2013-14, an estimated 3.2 million people aged 16 or over in England had diabetes, and each year another 200,000 people are newly diagnosed. The estimated cost of diabetes to the NHS in England in 2010-11 was £5.6 billion, 69% of which was the cost of complications, such as amputation, blindness, kidney failure and stroke.

Today’s report on the Department of Health, its arm’slength bodies and the NHS, finds that performance in delivering key care processes and achieving treatment standards, which help to minimise the risk of diabetes patients developing complications in the future, is no longer improving. In 2012-13, 60% of patients received all the care processes except eye screening, and 36% achieved all 3 treatment standards to control blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Very few newly diagnosed diabetes patients are recorded as attending structured education that could help them

to manage their condition and reduce the risk of developing complications.

In 2013, people with diabetes in England were 34% more likely to die that year than the general population, an improvement since 2011 when they were 44% more likely to die. Since the NAO last reported on diabetes services, the relative risk for people with diabetes developing complications has not changed or has reduced for most complications. However, the increase in the number of people with diabetes means that the absolute number of diabetes patients with complications is rising.

There are significant variations across England in delivering key care processes, achieving treatment standards and improving outcomes for diabetes patients.

For example, across clinical commissioning groups: the percentage of people with diabetes receiving all the recommended care processes, apart from eye screening, ranged from 30% to 76% in 2012-13; and the additional risk of death among people with diabetes within a oneyear follow-up period, ranged from 10% to 65%.

In addition, some groups of diabetes patients receive worse routine care and treatment and have poorer outcomes. Younger people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and all people with type 1 diabetes receive fewer of the recommended care processes

and are less likely to achieve all 3 treatment standards.

This can lead to poorer outcomes. For example, the relative risk of premature death for young women (aged 15 to 34) with type 1 diabetes is particularly high.

The NAO finds that although the percentage of beds in acute hospitals in England occupied by people with diabetes increased from 14.8% in 2010 to 15.7% in 2013, diabetes specialist staffing levels have not changed since it last reported on diabetes services.

Amongst the NAO’s recommendations is that NHS England should set out how it intends to hold clinical commissioning groups to account for poor performance in delivering key care processes, the 3 treatment standards and longer-term outcomes.

Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office, said today: “Data available since we last reported on diabetes services shows that there was an improvement in delivering the 9 key care processes that the NHS has identified as essential for diabetes patients.

These improvements have been reflected in an uplift in long-term outcomes for these patients.

“However the improvements in delivery of these key care processes have stalled, as our report shows, and this is likely to be reflected in a halt to outcomes improvement for diabetes patients.”

Grazie Italia! Sarti supports Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland ITALIAN restaurant group Sarti is asking customers to add £1 to every check throughout the month of October to celebrate Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s 50th anniversary and raise vital funds to support the charity’s specialist services.

The restaurant will be asking customers to donate after dining at any of its three Glasgow locations, with donations going directly to Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland), formerly known as the Scottish Spina Bifida Association. Donations will help to provide critical support services across Scotland such as their national helpline, health check clinics, one-to-one support, social groups, advice and training.

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland was formed in 1965 by group of parents who each had children with spina bifida (a fault in the spinal column in which one or more veterbrae fail to form properly, leaving a gap or split and causing problems with the nervous system) and/or hydrocephalus (a condition where increased pressure on the brain can cause social, emotional, cognitive and behavioural difficulties). Now 50 years later, the charity remain family-orientated and support over 3,500 children, young people and adults in Scotland.

Along with SBH Scotland’s 50th anniversary, the month of October coincides with World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day on the 25th of the month, where all Sarti restaurants will also be donating 5% of the takings for the day.

As a part of the fundraising, Sarti will also be selling £5

raffle tickets in all restaurants until 31 October with an array of top-quality prizes including meals for two, overnight stays, hampers, cookery books and beauty vouchers.

Patricia Diamond, financial director at Sarti, said: “Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland is such an empowering charity and so needed because it is the only charity of its kind in Scotland. As we consider ourselves a family, we felt a connection to SBH Scotland and the family services they offer.

“October is always a busy month at our venues and we’re hoping our customers – both regular and new – will support our fundraising activity and help us raise a lot of money for a worthy cause.”

The event marks the start of SBH Scotland’s yearlong campaign ‘With a little help from our friends’, a full year of anniversary-themed fundraising events with the aim of raising money to help support the charity. Past years have had similar month-long campaigns and the charity are hoping that supporters can come up with a number of innovative ways to

raise funds all year long in their very special 50th year.

Deborah Roe, Director of Fundraising at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland, said: “The partnership with Sarti is a fantastic way to begin our 50th year, and a great way to kick start our year-long fundraising appeal ‘With A Little Help From Our Friends’. We’re very grateful to the team at Sarti for their huge generosity, they are a great inspiration to our other supporters.

“Since the charity formed in 1965, there have been so many advancements in the care and treatment of spina bifida and hydrocephalus; yet, both conditions remain life-long complex disabilities for which there is no known cure. Donations like this are essential to keep our charity running; funding the services we offer up and down the country, and for that, we want to say grazie!”

If you’ve been inspired by Sarti Restaurants and would like to support SBH Scotland’s 50th Appeal please call 03455 211 600, email fundraising@ sbhscotland.org.uk or visit www.sbhscotland.org.uk/fifty

DANGEROUS CARS PASS MOT INSPECTION TENS of thousands of potential dangerous cars are on the road having wrongly passed the MOT, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency confirmed (DVSA). During 2014, eighteen percent passed despite having faults worthy of failure.

These imperfections were subsequently noted by agency inspectors that ensure test centres work to standard. In contrast, eleven percent of roadworthy vehicles failed the MOT thanks to mistakes or unscrupulous mechanics trying to increase their revenue. On this basis, fifteen percent wrongly passed/failed which was two percent more than 2013.

The Driver Vehicle Standards Agency took disciplinary action against more than fifteen percent of the garages at fault. A spokesperson explained that it: “Continues to take the quality of MoT testing seriously”; and “garages who fail to meet the required standard risk having their licence to carry out MoT

testing withdrawn.”

Age Cars Need First MOT Could Rise To Four Years The government is considering raising the age cars need an MOT to four years, rather than three. The justification is that modern vehicles are more robust than their predecessors, and the initiative could save motorists a total of one-hundred million pounds per-annum by scrapping the three year charge. A government spokesperson said it: “Will explore the options for requiring motorists with new cars to undergo the first MoT after four years rather than three as part of the forthcoming Motoring Services Strategy.” However, critics claim the plan could jeopardise safety.

Bridgestone Managing Director, Robin Shaw, said: “Our roads would be more dangerous than ever if the changes are made. The government claims motorists will save money as modern cars don’t need (to be)

tested as often. The worry is that within the twelve month extension, motorists will be driving around with defects that are more costly to repair and significantly more dangerous as a result.”

Warranty Direct Managing Director, David Gerrans, added: “Three years of age is generally a landmark age for a car.

In most cases, it stops being covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and things start going wrong and wearing out.

Whilst adding another year before an MOT is due is a nod to manufacturer build quality, it could be viewed as detrimental to road safety as the average driver will need to replace tyres and brakes before the four year mark”. He concluded that extending the deadline: “Will only encourage motorists to postpone necessary maintenance work for anything up to an extra year - potentially putting the driver and other motorists at risk.”

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GLASGOW GETS DRAMATIKA TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DRAMATIKA, a pioneering, drama-led early intervention partnership programme for children aged three to five years, celebrates its first milestone with the success of a new pilot in Glasgow.

Delivered in partnership with Stepping Stones for Families, Action for Children Scotland and Glasgow City Council, with support from Scottish Government, the programme will reach over 350 children and families across Glasgow in Autumn 2015 and Spring 2016.

DRAMATIKA has been developed by early years theatre company Licketyspit and uses imaginative play with skilled actor-pedagogues to enable children to take developmental ‘leaps’ to reach their full potential - improving confidence, emotional literacy and resilience of children, families and communities.

The first stage of DRAMATIKA is LicketyLeap – the immersive story of ‘Margaret & Margaret’ where children climb the mountain to find their Heart’s Desires! Since 2012, over 400 sessions have

taken place in 31 nurseries across 4 local authorities. The programme will culminate with a symposium in March 2016 to share practice, findings and results. Over 1,700 children and their families in Scotland have engaged with Licketyspit’s DRAMATIKA programme so far.

Building on the success of the pilot, phase two of the DRAMATIKA ‘Porridge & Play’ programme will see the Licketyspit actor-pedagogues hosting breakfasts before leading drama-led play for children and parents outside or inside in community settings.

Licketyspit’s artistic director and chief executive Virginia Radcliffe, explains: “Our brains grow more in the first six years of our life than at any other time. This period is an important window of opportunity to support children’s development so that future generations are equipped with the skills they need for life. There is arguably no more important time to nurture and stimulate our children and inspire parents, carers and teachers.

“DRAMATIKA offers families and nursery staff new ways to empower their children to embrace their potential through imaginative play. We believe that our programme has a fundamental impact on the way we engage with our early years children.”

Heather Douglas, early years manager, Glasgow City Council said: “We want the very best start for our children in Glasgow and know that early intervention is key.

“We are keen to explore as many innovative and creative ways as possible in which to inspire our youngsters and this programme is showing great potential for our children and their families.”

Action for Children’s operational director of children’s services across Glasgow, James Cantley adds: “The partnership with Licketyspit is an important driver within our early intervention strategy to ensure families are supported to avoid them spiralling into crisis. We always welcome new and inspiring methods that support children and their families in Glasgow and beyond.”

URBAN MASSAGE LAUNCH IN GLASGOW BOOKING an at-home massage has never been easier thanks to the launch of Urban Massage. The London-based app launched in 2014 and now operates in Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The premise is simple, instead of hunting out a spa why not book an affordable at-home treatment? And the best bit, the therapists can be at your desired location within the hour.

Urban Massage have become very popular due to their easy-to-use technology and reliable service. The award-winning app has been developed in house by co-founder and CTO, Giles Williams and has been called the ‘Uber of massage’. Simply select a date and time and the app will allow you to choose from a range of local therapists all vetted and insured to ensure top quality massage treatments.

Urban Massage have over 250 therapists up and down the country so availability is guaranteed and with a range of treatments from deep tissue to pregnancy massage there is something for everyone.

Jack Tang, co-founder and CEO, says ‘After huge success in London we’re keen to bring on-demand massage to Glasgow, a city which embraces new technology and innova-

tion. We have made getting a massage convenient and accessible from Bishopbriggs to East Kilbride and beyond.’

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

RUTH Maltman made history last week when she became the first female to lead the Trades House of Glasgow as its Deacon Convener since the historic organisation was established in 1605. Ruth, a civil servant, holds the role until October 2016 along with that of Third Citizen of Glasgow.

Dr Alistair Dorward took up the post as Collector, which will see him serve alongside Ruth on the Platform. This is the executive committee of volunteers who deal with the day to day running of the Trades House, along Chief Executive and Clerk, John Gilchrist, and the administration team.

Commenting on her historic appointment, Ruth said:

“We’re used to seeing many ‘firsts’ for women these days – opportunities are different from those that were open to our mothers and grandmothers. I feel really honoured to be leading Trades House, an historic organisation with such vibrancy and so many facets, and which continues to contribute so much to the welfare and development of our City of Glasgow and its people. No organisation lasts 410 years without adapting to the times, and that’s precisely what we’ve been busy doing thanks to sustained input from our members and our staff.

“As well as continuing to encourage local enterprise, promote traditional craft skills and

uphold our many historic traditions, our various benevolent activities thrive. Only yesterday we successfully launched our new Kinship Care Initiative to support and develop children in kinship care. Our aim is to help these youngsters, who have often lived through difficult and stressful experiences, to develop into confident and capable adults. This is just one of our many initiatives and ongoing charitable undertakings in the City.

“I am very proud to represent the House in the year ahead.”

Ruth’s election was the result of a voting process, also a first for this historic organisation, which is now a registered charity widely viewed as a centre of excellence in the administration of trusts and legacies in excess of £18 million. Through their benevolent work, the Trades House and its 14 Incorporated Crafts also award more than £650,000 in grants each year to deserving causes and vulnerable individuals throughout Glasgow.

As Collector for the coming year, Alistair will support the Deacon Convener and oversee the finances of the House. This will include the investments that ultimately provide funds for its charitable giving.

“While Ruth was nominated in the election process for her expertise and knowledge and not because she was a woman, this remains a truly historic occasion for the Trades House,” said Chief Executive, John Gilchrist. “It reflects an ongoing period of transition for an organisation that benefits from great heritage while being very progressive. We would like to congratulate both Ruth and Alistair on their elections today and wish them well in the year ahead.”

BOB DORIS MSP LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO WIN MARYHILL AND SPRINGBURN CONSTITUENCY FOR THE SNP THE first shots have been including fighting to save the take that for granted. That is fired in the election campaign for next year’s Holyrood elections. The SNP candidate Bob Doris was joined by around 30 local volunteers in Maryhill for a rally ahead of taking to the doors and chatting to voters across Maryhill and Springburn later in the day.

Bob is currently a regional list MSP for Glasgow and stays in Maryhill. He is determined to unseat the sitting Labour MSP and become the constituency MSP for Maryhill and Springburn. Bob’s first campaign initiative is to conduct a winter survey, asking local communities what matters to them most. The campaign leaflet also focuses on protecting public services and gaining more powers to defend Scotland against UK austerity. It also highlights local campaigning matters

M3 bus service as well as emphasising the recent victory to save our school buses for 1,500 children.

Following the campaign launch Bob said: “It is humbling to have the support of so many volunteers as I launch my campaign. I will work tirelessly for the communities across Maryhill and Springburn. My victory here will be important if the SNP are to form the next Government and Nicola Sturgeon is to be elected as our First Minister. It has been a privilege to represent Glasgow Region as an MSP. However, Maryhill and Springburn is my home and it would be a huge honour to represent the constituency as its MSP. Whilst I’d like to think that I have a good idea as to what makes our area tick and what improvements we all want to see- I would never

why my first campaign action is to launch a major community consultation. I would ask as many residents as I can to return the consultation sheet back to me.

“Whilst support is strong for the SNP across Maryhill and Springburn, I am taking nothing for granted. At the last Scottish elections in 2011 Labour won here. Since then Labour support has fallen, most dramatically after getting into bed with the Tories during the referendum and denying Scotland the powers we need to fully deliver the fairer society we all want to see. I want to reach out to those who have not voted SNP before and ask them to consider voting for us.

If elected it would be my job to represent everyone across our diverse community and I pledge to do just that to the best of my abilities”.

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Government plans to commemorate the Battle of Jutland, the great naval battle of the First World War THE Culture Secretary today announced the Government’s plans to commemorate the Battle of Jutland, which brought together the two most powerful naval forces of the time in the largest naval battle of the First World War. There will be a series of commemorative events in the Orkney Islands on 31 May 2016.

This will be an opportunity for people in the UK to come together to honour those on both sides who lost their lives during the Battle of Jutland and to recognise the pivotal role of the Royal Navy in the First World War. Secretary of State John Whittingdale said: “These commemorations will be an opportunity for the country to come together to honour those who lost their lives during the Battle of Jutland. The pivotal role that the Royal Navy played in the war effort cannot be underestimated and we owe a great debt to those brave souls who gave their lives.

“But behind the scenes of conflict there are also the contribution of Scotland and the people of Orkney who supported the war effort - we must remember their sacrifice too and ensure their stories are told for generations to come.”

Commemorative events will include: • A service at St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall on Orkney Mainland

• A commemorative event at the Royal Navy Cemetery at Lyness on the island of Hoy • A wreath-laying ceremony at sea on Jutland Bank by British and German ships • The Royal Navy will support commemorations in the Orkney Islands with a major warship • The opening of HMS Caroline in Belfast as a museum and visitor attraction • The laying of commemorative paving stones to commemorate the four Victoria Cross recipients from the Battle of Jutland •Orkney Island Council’s wider programme of cultural and educational activities • The commemoration of Jutland casualties buried in Sweden, Norway and Denmark • Commemorative events at naval memorials in Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Chatham • Commemorative activity in Germany in Wilhelmshaven, home to the German High Seas fleet, and at the Laboe Naval Memorial in Kiel.

The Battle of Jutland centenary events are a key part of the UK Government’s four year programme to commemorate the First World War. Additional information about how descendants can attend will be announced at the end of the year.

Jutland brought together the two most powerful naval powers of the time in the most pivotal naval engagement of

the war with 6,000 British and 2,500 German personnel lost.

We will honour those on all sides who lost their lives during the battle. This will also be an opportunity to recognise the impact that the battle had on the Orkney Islands and the role that Orkney played in hosting the Grand Fleet throughout the war.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Joe French KCB, CBE, Vice-Chairman of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, said: “The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is honoured to support the commemorations of the Battle of Jutland at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery in Orkney. Our cemetery overlooks Scapa Flow, the home of the Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet during the First World War. As the final resting place of sailors

who were buried by their comrades, including many who died as a result of the Battle of Jutland, it is a particularly moving and evocative place.

The centenary of the Battle of Jutland is an opportunity for us to pay tribute to the contribution of the Royal Navy, and to honour the sacrifices made by sailors throughout the conflict.

The CWGC commemorates some 50,000 naval personnel who lost their lives during the Great War. Many, who have no grave but the sea, are remembered at our naval memorials at Portsmouth, Plymouth and Chatham. Men who lost their lives in the battle are also commemorated in CWGC cemeteries across Scandinavia.

These locations will also host commemorative events. Each place, each name, is a powerful

reminder of the human cost of the maritime campaign.”

Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop said: “The Battle of Jutland was the war’s largest naval battle and this will be an important commemoration when we should reflect on the bravery of the Navy and its sailors. The impact of the battle was felt across Scotland, Europe and beyond, and it is fitting that we remember those who died and those who fought in the Battle, and during the First World War as a whole.

“The First World War claimed the lives of more than 100,000 Scots and left many more injured or disabled. We will continue to encourage people in all parts of Scotland to join with us to remember the impact of the War, and remember the sacrifice of those who fought, and those who supported them at home.”

Admiral Sir George Zambellas, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, said: “The First World War remains characterised by imagery of the trenches of the Western Front. Yet the sea was Britain’s lifeline and the supremacy of the Royal Navy was crucial to national survival. Today, the strategic effects of navies are just as relevant across oceans and onto the land. So, the Royal Navy works in close partnership with navies around the

world to keep the seas safe for trade and to uphold security, stability and the rule of law.

It is right, a century after Jutland - the largest clash between Dreadnoughts, that we join together to remember those lost from both sides.”

Councillor Jim Foubister, Vice Convener of Orkney Islands Council, said: “It is fitting that Orkney will host the national commemoration and that this will draw to a close at Lyness among the graves of some of the many thousands of sailors who lost their lives at Jutland.

“Over the months ahead, children in our schools will look at many aspects of the war, at Orkney’s role and the contributions of our forbearers.

In this way we can help ensure that those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their countries are never forgotten.”

Nick Jellicoe, the Grandson of Admiral John Jellicoe said: “Jutland has been an exciting & rewarding journey of discovery through which I’ve come to deeply admire a man I never personally knew: my grandfather.

Listening to other peoples’ memories - from my extended family or complete strangers – has brought him to life for me.

I only wish that I’d asked the one person who knew him better than anyone: my own dad.

Those are memories I would have cherished.”

6 in 10 parents check their child’s smartphone and a quarter are shocked by what they find

SIX in ten worried parents monitor their children’s phones to see what they’re up to online, according to new research.

The study of 2,000 parents revealed that one in five do not trust their children online and suspect they are accessing inappropriate content, with a quarter saying they were shocked by what they found after reading through emails, Facebook posts and instant messages.

Chief Marketing Officer for BullGuard said: “The research shows parents are understandably nervous about what their children are up to on the internet.

“Clearly parents want to protect their children from harm – yet they also to want to ensure their kids do not miss out on the fantastic things the web has to offer.

“With the internet ever evolving it’s no wonder mums and dads are troubled by what they see as a lack of control, however there are lots of steps they can take to help ensure their children are safe.”

During a typical weekend, the average child sends and receives over 100 emails, texts and instant messages.

Over a third of worried mums and dads admit they

look at their kids’ emails, while nearly four in ten read through their instant messages on apps such as Kik, Snapchat and WhatsApp. Just over 55 per cent look at their internet history, while 55 per cent also check text messages.

More than a third of parents look at their children’s pics on Facebook and Instagram to see what they are up to.

Checking up on their internet activities is so routine that mums and dads spend on average one hour 45 minutes every week looking at their kids’ devices.

Half of parents sneak a peek while their kids are asleep, a quarter do it when they are at school and nearly a third do it whenever their children are not looking.

Despite this, four in ten admit they are wracked with guilt for spying on them after they had found perfectly innocent messages.

Over one in ten admitted that their children know more about social media than they do and could “run rings around them”.

As a result nearly 56 per cent have rules in place about

when their kids can access their smartphones or tablets.

The number one rule set by parents is “no gadgets at the dinner table”. The second is they must know their children’s passwords and number three is “no gadgets at bedtime”.

Four in ten said they were alarmed to see their children discussing sex or sexual content, while a quarter found evidence of their child being bullied.

Nearly half found them using offensive language.

Close to four in ten feel like they have little or no control over their children’s online activities.

And over a third think their children could be up to “anything” online when they are claiming to be using the web for homework.

Nearly a quarter of parents have noticed their children quickly minimise windows when walking in unannounced.

While four in ten suspect their children have secret social media profiles and nearly half suspect their children delete content from their smartphone so no one can see it.

Nearly thirty per cent have parental controls set up on

their children’s gadgets while over a quarter said their children have a pin code on their devices – and they don’t know what it is.

A staggering two thirds of mums and dads aren’t familiar with the apps their kids use.

Seven in ten said app developers could do more to help them keep an eye on what their children are up to.

The wide range of ways people can now communicate weren’t available to modern parents when they were growing up, so there is certainly an element of the unknown when it comes to how best to protect children.

“Parents can put in place discrete parental controls which will help keep their kids safe but allow them to get the best out of the internet.

“The steps they can take are simple and unimposing so children can have fun without missing out on what their friends are up to.”

Top ten – gadget rules used by parents 1. No gadgets at the dinner table 2. Parents must know passwords 3. No phones, tablets and

laptops in kids’ rooms at night 4. No gadgets taken to school 5. Specified time limit everyday 6. Gadget ban until homework is finished 7. No gadgets on school mornings 8. Must be on good behaviour to use gadgets 9. All gadgets must be on silent 10. All gadgets must be loud so parents know when a message arrives Top ten – alarming messages found by parents on their children’s phone 1. Conversations using bad language 2. Topics discussing sex/sexual content 3. My child being bullied or spoken to badly 4. Groups of young children excluding other children 5. My child speaking to people badly 6. Conversations about alcohol 7. Conversations complaining about me/other parents 8.

Conversations about smoking 9. My child being a bully 10. Conversations about cheating in class/during exams

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HALLOWE’EN COSTUME IDEAS The Spider This an easy costume that’s really effective. Dress your child as a ‘scary spider’ using a black hoodie, black trousers, and black shoes.

Make four more legs using two pairs of child’s tights and stuffing them with old stuffing from a pillow.

Connect the legs with fishing wire and then made loops to go around the wrists so when your child lift hands the legs move!

The Grim Reaper See if you can track down a cheap black hooded cloak from the supermarket to go over the body.

Gather up the hair in a white swimming cap. Using face paints, cover your child’s face in white, rimming the eyes black.

The final addition is a long stick (perhaps an old walking stick or a broom handle?) onto which you stick a cardboard ‘scythe’ - an easy take on the Grim Reaper!

Gruffalo-style outfit A good one for smaller children. Buy some cheap brown

fleece from your local fabric shop and cut to size. Then use the cutoffs to make a tail.

To make the ‘prickles’ that run down his back, cut off lengths of purple wool and attach to the fleece. Add a pair of monster feet slippers and a mask printed off from the Gruffalo website.

The Wolf Easy halloween costume, a cheap mask and safety pins (or you could roughly sew) to secure a big furry blanket around the body - under the arms and down the back.

Wear a long black t-shirt and black trousers underneath and pin the blanket to these in places.

You could use different variations of animal masks and furry blankets, but this one was really effective.

If you don’t want to use the blanket again you could even cut a head hole in it to help secure it in place.

Walking dead A nice easy one, adaptable for both boys and girls! Simply get some old clothes and tear holes and rips in them.

is ideal for pirate garb. You can easily make pirate headgear by folding an old scarf around the head to make a bandanna.

Eye-patches are easily made, too, using some thin card painted or coloured black and attaching elastic through holes on either side.

A sword can be made out of an old cereal box and covered in foil.

Then it’s time to get creative with the face paints - make faces look ghoulish by daubing with white face paint or powder, and rimming eyes with black.

Paint on scars and stubble and make some bloody-looking wounds on other areas of exposed flesh!

Cover exposed skin in fake blood (most joke shops and some toy shops may stock this, and there is a good selection on Amazon).

You could also buy some fabric bandaging to wrap around hands and heads (splatter with fake blood for extra effect)!

Phantom bride/Dead prom queen A great one for slightly older girls. You’ll need a formal-style dress - the more ‘meringuey’ in style the better - so see what you have in the dressing up box or check out the local charity shop for something you can adapt (you may have to buy an adult dress that can be pinned to fit or shortened).

Then liberally rip and ruin, adding accessories such as devil’s horns and suitably gothic jewellery.

Faces should be painted in a ghoulish manner and, similar to the goth fairy (below), hair should be messed up and sprayed, and accessorised with plastic spiders or bats! Perhaps add a pair of fangs, too.

Skeleton dog from Funny Bones What a great idea - instead of the standard skeleton costume how about a skeleton dog, a la ‘Funny Bones’? Just add ears and a tail.

Goth fairy Turn the fairy concept on its head by using your child’s existing fairy costume but using darker elements to give it a gothic edge!

Accessorise with holey black tights, and put an old longsleeved black t-shirt on underneath, puncturing with punkstyle safety pins and rips.

Back comb your child’s hair and spray with hairspray or go

one step further and use coloured hairspray in black or grey to make your child look even more scary (you can find coloured hairsprays on Amazon, or check out your local joke shop or party supplier).

Try sticking little spiders or other insects in your child’s hair for extra attitude!

Faces can be made to look suitably ghostly in pallor with white face paint or powder, with eyes rimmed with black facepaint.

Little devil girl A quick idea for a home-made outfit for little girls which calls for no sewing skills. You’ll need a red leotard and some devil’s horns (find these at the supermarket or joke shop).

In addition you’ll be making a red tutu from tulle fabric which you can buy from most fabric suppliers or outlets such as John Lewis.

You’ll also need some elastic which should be cut and tied to the size of your child’s waist.

Then cut out strips of tulle (you’ll probably need around 3 metres of tulle) double the length you want the tutu to be.

Then you simply tie the tulle over the elastic by making a loop and pushing the tulle through.

Once you’ve attached enough strips to cover the elastic, tighten them all up and make sure their evenly spread. Voila - a fab red tutu your little devil will love twirling around in!

Scary pirate Use those scary ghost pirates from Pirates of the Caribbean as your inspiration! Take your child’s existing pirate outfit, or if you don’t have one, improvise with old clothes.

Cut some old jeans off at the knee, and rough up an old shirt which can be accessorised with a leather belt.

Alternatively a stripy t-shirt

Spooky skeleton Making your own skeleton outfit calls for minimal sewing skills. All you need is a black ‘base’ for sewing or spraying on white bones so you’ll need either a black all-in-one black catsuit or leotard and tights (for girls) or a black tracksuit/black longsleeved t-shirt and leggings/trousers for boys.

You can then either sew on felt bone cut-outs to your base or use fabric paint or spray to make white bones on your base - check out Amazon for a good range of non-toxic fabric paints in a variety of formats. Faces and hair can also be painted white!

The witch from Room on the Broom A colourful red top, purple

skirt and black cape (easily made from a bin liner), accessoried with a hat and broomstick is all you need.

Buying on the high street or online Of course if you’re pushed for time and need a Halloween fancy dress outfit fast there are plenty of options on the high street and

online.

Major retailers such as Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stock a range of the standard Halloween outfits, and your local toy shop or joke shop may also have a selection of costumes to choose from.

Matalan also has a selection of outfits, including cute costumes for babies and toddlers.

Online there are several specialist kids dressing-up clothes suppliers

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Hallowe’en: Don’t go ‘trick-or-treating’ but go ‘guising’ instead IT may surprise a few to learn that many of the customs and traditions associated with Halloween have their origins here in Scotland.

The term Halloween is a Scottish term for All Hallow’s Eve, or holy evening, which is the evening before All Hallows’ Day of the 1st of November.

It is the day to remember the faithful departed including saints (otherwise known as hallows) and martyrs.

Halloween may well have had pagan roots as it appeared to be influenced by Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced ‘sow-an’) which is an old Gaelic term meaning the end of summer and the beginning of winter which is the time to gather in the harvest – hence orange being one

of the colours associated with Halloween; the other is black, which is associated with death.

To confront the power of death, humour and ridicule have been the traditional weapons.

So is using a disguise of masks and decorations in order to scare away evil spirits.

The act of putting on a disguise has become corrupted through time to ‘guising’.

In the Middle Ages in England the poor would go begging for food on the 1st of November - All Soul’s Day, also known as All Hallows’ Day, with the promise of praying for the dead of the household to help make the soul’s transition to heaven all the easier.

This was known as ‘souling’ and was probably the origin of the modern practice of going

door to door asking for treats during ‘guising’.

The young of today need to be re-educated about what is meant by ‘guising’ because the corrupt form known as ‘trickor-treating’ has found its way across the Atlantic from North America and has taken precedence.

The traditional Scottish practice of guising entails getting disguised in a costume, usually carrying ‘Jack o’ Lanterns’ made out of scooped-out turnips containing a candle, and go door to door asking for food or money.

(The ‘Jack o’ Lanterns’ had their origins as skulls being put on poles to frighten away evil spirits.)

But - and this is the important difference from ‘trickor-treating’ - the guiser has to do a performance, or ‘party-piece’, such as reciting a poem, or singing, or telling jokes, etc., in order to earn the money or food asked for, which traditionally would have included such treats as nuts, fruit, cakes, or sweets, or more recently, chocolate bars.

On returning home this food and money may be shared with the rest of the family in a Halloween party which would involve ‘dookin for aiples’ – removing apples floating in a basin full of water using your teeth (no hands!).

Wearing a blindfold would make it more fun!

Another traditional activity would be to try and eat a scone, or doughnut, covered in a lot of treacle, or syrup, or jam, or whipped cream, which is suspended on a string. (Again no hands!)

The fun is in trying to avoid the face being covered in the treacle or jam.

The American practice of ‘trick-or-treating’ was a distortion of the Scottish Halloween customs and practices which

Hallowe’en at Shandwick Square

were brought over to North America by Scottish immigrants in the late 19th century.

The immigrants used the native pumpkin instead of the turnip, because it was a lot softer and thus easier to carve.

It was also larger.

It has been estimated that 99% of pumpkins end up being used as ‘Jack o’ Lanterns’ at this time of year.

Rather than do a ‘party-piece’ the Americans would use an idle threat to carry out some sort of mischief if no treats were forthcoming, hence the ‘trick’ of the ‘trickor-treat’.

‘Trick-or-treating’ started to become the vogue in Britain around the 1980s due mainly to American feature films and TV sit-coms of the period

which made the American version of Halloween seem a lot more ‘exotic’ than the homegrown tradition.

In recent years guising activity has become somewhat curtailed because of concerns about child safety.

For many people the mighty Pumpkin is just a popular fun item for Halloween or if you are in North America an essential part of Thanksgiving dinner. However Pumpkin has got significant nutritional benefits.

Pumpkin seeds have long been appreciated, particularly in Easter Europe and in India for their healthy benefits and are particularly known for helping to maintain the health of the prostate gland. They are a good source of key nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, manganese and beneficial plant sterols. There are several organic pumpkin products to give consumers concentrated pumpkin nutrition.

Pumpkin Seed Oil – Great for Salad Dressings Pumpkin seed oil has been available for several years, Unrefined oil is very nutritious, is a good source of Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids and an excellent oil to use in salad dressings. It is a healthy, oil which is particularly appreciated for its beneficial effects on the skin and hair.

Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder – Great Tasting Organic Vegetarian Protein This wholefood is milled from defatted pumpkin seeds, providing an easily digested whole food with a high protein content. One 15g serving gives you nearly 10g of protein with the whole spectrum of amino acids. It is an excellent addition to the diet of anyone looking for increased organic vegetable protein or protein alternatives to whey and soy.. It can be added to green smoothies, yogourts, cereals, juices, sprinkled on salads or even used in baking.

It is very versatile and as distinct from many protein products is pleasant tasting. Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder is not just a protein source for body builders but a real superfood for everyone. This product is already very popular in North America Pumpkin Seed Butter – Nutritious Alternative to Nut Butters Another Pumpkin Product is Pumpkin Seed Butter. This gives you the benefits of the oils and proteins in a great savoury spread. It is very nutritious and a wonderful alternative to peanut and other nut butters and is consequently of value to those who suffer from nut allergies.

So the mighty pumpkin has got a lot more going for it than being the focus of attention at the local village vegetable and flower show or for making fancy lanterns for Halloween. It has great nutrient power.

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COMMUNITY ARTS FOR NORTH GLASGOW

BEATROUTE Arts provide the local communities of Balornock, Barmulloch,Royston and Provanmill with music and arts activities in order to bring their community together and improve quality of life for local residents.

They are launching two new programmes at their premises on Wallacewell Rd. The first is “Golden Yogis”, a yoga class for older people which is due to start on the 19th October from 11-noon and will continue every Monday from then on. The second is “Little Cubs Music Club”, a music and movement session for young

children between 0-5 years and their parents/guardian which is due to start on 10th November from 1-2pm, continuing weekly after that date.

Both sessions are free of charge - they just ask that those who can afford it donate £1 per session in order for them to cover running costs such as the cost of printing advertising materials and paying for equipment in order to support the groups.

More information on our charity can be found here: www.beatroutearts.com and : www.facebook.com/beatroutearts

£927m UK transport subsidy for older people to become unsustainable GOVERNMENT needs to review the current universal transport subsidy for older people. According to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, consideration needs to be given to subsidising the vulnerable few, but the majority of funds should be used to improve accessibility to the transport network.

The report, Public Transport for an Ageing Population (click on link at top of email for the full report) recommends that Government and transport providers divert some of the growing budget used for the universal transport subsidy, to provide clearer signage and public announcements, install more escalators and moving pavements, provide more seating at stops and stations and adapting ticket machines to make them more user-friendly.

Dr Helen Meese, Head of Healthcare at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said: “The public transport subsidy for older people currently costs the taxpayer £927m every year. But while this system is aimed at encouraging older people to use public transport, much of the UK’s transport network remains inaccessible and difficult for elderly people to use.

“It is vital that that funds are diverted to make the transport network more accessible, which will help older people stay active for longer.

About half of older travellers have no private form of transport available and depend on public transport for daily necessities like shopping or visiting the GP. “By 2021, 20% of the urban population in the UK will be over 65. As the number of older people rises not only will the transport subsidy become increasingly unsustainable, there will be greater demand for the transport network to cater for this growing user group.

“By diverting at least some of the money currently used to fund the universal transport subsidy, the Government could introduce a national integrated transport strategy to encourage greater use of public transport by older users.

“The Government has previously produced a guide for transport planners which outlined best practice in tailoring transport solutions for older and disabled people, yet much of the UK’s transport system remains virtually unchanged since the 1950s or even Victorian times. Where there have been innovations, few are aimed specifically at the ageing population, and some developments such as web-based booking or journey planning are a positive hindrance for many older people.

“It is time for joined-up thinking between the Government and public transport providers to improve existing services and to introduce new technologies and designs that

specifically cater for older people, who are set to be an increasingly larger proportion of the UK population.”

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers report recommends that: The Government reviews the universal transport subsidy for older people. Given the economic climate and rising number of older people, the current system will become unsustainable. Consideration must be given to subsidising the vulnerable few, whilst diverting the majority of funds to improve accessibility of the transport network for all.

Transport and infrastructure providers, working with Local Authorities and Central Government need to ensure their engineers implement an integrated transport strategy over the next 20 years to cater for the growing older population. For example providing clearer signage, installing more escalators, providing more seating at stops and stations and adapting ticket machines to make them more user-friendly.

Government and Local Authorities must include older people’s views and experiences when developing new public transport infrastructure.

This could be achieved by including organisations such as AgeUK and Voice North in public discussion forums and ensuring that older people engage in all public consultation processes.

RECIPE FOR A PERFECT NIGHT OUT MANY Brits like to wind down with a drink at the pub after work. But for Millennials, otherwise known as ‘Generation Y’, when it comes to the perfect night out, a simple pint down the pub no longer cuts it.

New research by New Amsterdam Vodka today reveals the ingredients for the best night out, whichever town you’re in.

RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT NIGHT OUT: Start with pre-drinks at home, before moving on to a local pub or bar at 9.30pm that plays mainstream music with five friends. Take £45.33 in your wallet to spend on spirit and mixers in three different venues as the night goes on. On the way home, pick up a kebab for the ideal end to the night.

The research was conducted to launch New Amsterdam Vodka’s Project It’s Your Town, a content series following Millennials in four party cities around the UK as they showcase their town, on their terms.

The study in to these partying habits incorporates responses from Millennials across the UK and recent data from booking website Design My Night. It was also revealed that: • On average, Millennials have a ‘big night out’ twice a month, compared to the national average of three • While a generous one in four Millennials claim they are first to buy a round on a night out (24%), purse strings are still pulled tight for the younger generation as one in six (16%) admit to avoiding buying a

round altogether if they can • By contrast, a flashy four per cent regularly spend over £100 on a night out • Londoners spend the most on an average night out, £53.96 • Those in the West Midlands consider themselves the most generous, with 44% say they always get the first round in • Even with all the right elements in place, the tech generation is still attached to digital dating apps on a night out, with one in eight Millennials (12%) willing to ditch their friends for a Tinder date. Men are more than twice as likely to choose the Tinder match over their mates (11% vs. 5%) • Whilst the kebab stands firm as the post-party grub of choice (41%), nearly one in five (18%) would still prefer to round off the evening at home with a piece of toast (11%) or leftovers (7%) • 17% of those in Wales say the midnight snacking is their favourite part of a big night out, with fast food chains being their big-

gest guilty pleasure, followed by the local kebab shop and fried chicken.

• Those living in the South West are the most spontaneous, with 31% saying they won’t decide where they will go out until that night.

To view Project It’s Your Town, visit New Amsterdam Vodka’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/NewAmsterdamUK New Amsterdam Vodka is a new triple filtered and five times distilled premium vodka, imported from the US.

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Bonfire Night - Remember, remember the 5th of November If you want to see a proper fireworks inferno then the largest organised display in Scotland is held on Glasgow Green every ‘Bonfire Night’ or ‘Guy Fawkes Night’.

On the evening, around 50,000 spectators turn up to see more than 3,000 fireworks being let off, to a chorus of delighted ‘ooh’ing and ‘aah’ing. It’s probably not quite what Fawkes had in mind Remember remember.... that Glasgow Fireworks returns to Glasgow Green on Wednesday 4th November. As usual, the event is free and open to all.

Gates open at 5pm.

Food and merchandise stalls are open from 5pm-9pm.

A funfair will be open from 5.30pm-9.30pm The free fireworks display is on from 7.30pm.

Some random facts • Did you know that the tremendous boom heard at the end is caused by the air expanding faster than the speed of sound?

• The impressive colours of the fireworks depend on a signature chemicals mix, mainly metal salts and metal oxides, which react to produce an array of colours.

THE HISTORY OF BONFIRE NIGHT ON 5th November every year, people all over Britain become pyromaniacs for the evening, lighting bonfires and setting off fireworks.

This annual tradition is a way of remembering the events of November 5th 1605 when a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament, killing all inside it including the King, was foiled.

One of the most famous conspirators of what became known as the Gunpowder Plot was Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes, or Guido Fawkes as he also liked to be known, was born on April 13th 1570 in Stonegate in York.

He was educated at St. Peter’s School in York.

He converted to Catholicism when he was about 16. At the time, religious teaching was dictated by the Church of England which would not tolerate Roman Catholicism.

Therefore it was difficult for followers of the Catholic faith to worship freely in England.

Guy Fawkes and the other members of the Gunpowder Plot were all Catholics and the plot was a response to the repression they experienced. Another reason for wanting to kill the King was that King James I was Scottish.

Up to 1603, England and Scotland were ruled as two separate nations with two different monarchs. After the death of Queen Elizabeth I, King James (who was then King James VI of Scotland) was next in line to the throne of England.

Therefore he became the first monarch to rule both nations, a situation which would later go on to create what is now the United Kingdom.

Many English people opposed being under the rule of a Scot so the Gunpowder Plot would have put an end to that.

Although Guy Fawkes wasn’t the main conspirator in the Gunpowder Plot, he probably had one of the most important roles.

A cellar below the Houses of Parliament was rented by the members of the plot which was filled with 36 barrels of gunpowder.

There was enough gunpowder that it would have completely destroyed the building and caused damage to buildings within a one mile

radius of it.

Guy Fawkes was in charge of guarding the gunpowder, and, if he hadn’t have been caught, would have been the person that lit it.

It is claimed that, although there was enough gunpowder to cause quite considerable damage, the gunpowder had actually “decayed” and, if it had been lit, would not have exploded!

Despite being involved in what is basically a terrorist plot, Guy Fawkes was named the 30th Greatest Briton in apoll conducted by the BBC in 2002.

Shortly after being discovered, Fawkes was taken to the King’s bedchamber to explain why he wanted to kill him and blow up Parliament.

Fawkes calmly answered that he regarded the King as a disease since he had been excommunicated by the Pope.

He also explained that he needed such a huge quantity of gunpowder “To blow you Scotch beggars back to your own native mountains Under torture, it took up four days for Guy Fawkes to admit to his part in the Gunpowder Plot and give names of other people involved in it.

His signature on the written confession after torture, which is still held by the National Archives, was very faint and weak.

A signature on a confession written eight days later shows his name, which he wrote as “Guido” much more clearly. Fawkes and other people involved in the Gunpowder Plot were tried on January 31st 1606 and then hung, drawn and quartered in the Old Palace Yard in Westminster Nowadays many people tend to refer to a man as a “guy”. Originally, guy was a term for an “ugly, repulsive person” in reference to Guy Fawkes.

Straw effigies made of Guy Fawkes and thrown onto bonfires to remember the Gunpowder Plot were also known as “guys”.

Over time “guy” began to be used as a term for a man (possibly as a half-meant insult), and is a word in common use today

Don’t let the fun of fireworks add to your pet’s fears!

THE fireworks season is upon us, a time that pet owners and pets come to dread.

Come November 5th, many cats and dogs are shut away with music playing to try and soften the bangs and cracks of the fireworks, but often with little effect.

Leading online pet medications and pet food retailer VioVet says that there are products that can help to keep pets calm, so owners can enjoy the festivities with some peace of mind, and ensure a one off event does not become an all-year round nightmare: “If your pet’s fear of fireworks isn’t nipped in the bud fairly quickly, it can develop into a fear of all loud noises from traffic and crowds to the rumblings of simple domestic appliances, Whether you have an anxious cat, dog or horse, VioVet

recommends the following for effective stress management: • Feliway for cats is a pheromone based, calm-inducing product that replicates the natural chemicals given off by felines when they are feeling happy and secure. During stressful times like firework season, cats stop releasing pheromones and in turn, a cat’s level of stress is exacerbated and so the vicious cycle continues.

Introduce the product a couple of days before a scheduled firework display and your cat should be ready to face the noise and commotion by November 5th.

• Adaptil is a similar product created for dogs that contains the same comforting pheromones needed for contentment and calm. Scientifically proven to help dogs of all ages in stressful situations, Adaptil is available in a range of product

designs.

• Horses can also be badly affected by firework disturbance, possibly more so than companion animals as they are not kept in homes. Zylkene Equine is a natural calmer formulated to help manage stress in horses and ponies, and is recommended by professionals including international eventer, Chris Burton.

Viovet has also just launched the new calmer ConfidenceEQ from Ceva Animal Health, designed to help reduce stress in your horse.

It replicates the soothing pheromone signals a mare sends to her nursing foal, and is easy to apply via a convenient single-packet gel to the nostrils of your horse.

We urge all owners with a nervous animal to plan ahead this year and ready their pets for the oncoming season

On the very night that the Gunpowder Plot was foiled, on November 5th, 1605, bonfires were set alight to celebrate the safety of the King. Since then, November 5th has become known as Bonfire Night.

The event is commemorated every year with fireworks and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes on a bonfire.

Some of the English have been known to wonder, in a tongue in cheek kind of way, whether they are celebrating Fawkes’ execution or honouring his attempt to do away with the government.

To celebrate Guy Fawkes this year head down to Glasgow Green This event is free, and no ticket is required Celebrate Guy Fawkes in Glasgow Green, with Glasgow’s infamous and spectacular musical fireworks display.

The night is not just about fireworks though; there will be pre-show music and fun, a funfair and food and drink stalls. Enough to make sure that everyone is entertained!

The Glasgow fireworks show offers a free, safe and family oriented evening of fun. Pre-show entertainment will be provided by local radio stars from 6.30pm. Don’t miss one of the greatest events in Glasgow’s calendar

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GHOST CUPCAKES

HOW TO: 1. Bake a batch of muffins or cupcakes (chocolate, vanilla or go crazy and add some orange or purple food colouring) 2. Ice liberally with a chocolate ganache or rich chocolate sauce and allow some of the ganache to flow down the sides of the cupcake papers.

3. Place a hulled strawberry or a large grape on top of each cupcake 4. Take a piece of white store-bought Royal Icing about the size of a strawberry and roll it out thinly – no need for perfection as you want uneven edges 5. Lay the piece of icing over the strawberry and allow it to fall in drapes around the cake (you can arrange it to create little arms if you like)

6. Add two dots of Black Writable Icing for eyes RECIPES & REFERENCES 1. For the cupcakes, use this recipe, this Lemon and Sour Cream Cupcakes recipe or this Carrot Cupcake recipe (perhaps replace the carrot with pumpkin just for Halloween). If you need cupcakes for anyone with allergies, try these Egg and Dairy Free Banana and Oat Cupcakes 2. The Chocolate Ganache in this recipe will be perfect for your Ghosty little cupcakes 3. This post will give you a good idea on how to work with Royal Icing 4. Black icing is available in the Sugar/Baking section of all supermarkets – it comes in a little tube so no need for nozzles or piping bags.

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PIZZA

WHAT better snack for Halloween evening than Spider Pizzas! Even the kids will want to help get these ones ready.

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your pizza bases – your choice whether you make the bases yourself or purchase from the supermarket (or use wraps as pizza bases) 2. Make the body of the

big red spiders with slices of pepperoni and the legs with finely sliced pieces of red capsicums (peppers) – making sure you use the non-spicy version for the kids

3. Make your little black and red spiders with pitted black and green olives – half an olive cut lengthways for the body and little slices for the legs.

PEANUT BUTTER AND APPLE FANGS

SUCH a great idea for Halloween – very quick, super simple and actually not too bad for you either!

HOW TO: 1. Halve then quarter green apples and remove core and seeds. Slice each quarter into 3 slices (so that each slice is about 1 – 1.5cm thick at

the thickest point) 2. Spread each slice of apple on one side only with peanut butter (or if you want to avoid nuts, you could use cream cheese with a small amount of raspberry jam folded through it) 3. Place a row of yoghurt coated sultanas

onto one of the slices and then place the other slice (peanut butter side down) on top.

Such a great idea and even better because the kids could put these together once you’ve sliced the apple

FELT FIGURES

FOR those with children who are just learning blanket stitch at school!1. Purchase a selection of felt (if you’d like to make these little pumpkins, ghosts and black cats you’ll need white, black, orange and green). Try Spotlight, Lincraft or Riot Art & Craft.

2. Create a template or stencil for each shape on a piece of cardboard 3. Pin or staple two sheets of felt together and using a fine black pen, trace around your stencil directly onto the sheet of felt.

4. Cut out the two sheets at once so that you have a front and back together. Using wool or embroidery thread, stitch right around the shape leaving a small opening at the top.

5. Add a little bit of poly fill (if you don’t have this you could use grains of rice or wheat) to create the body of your little character.

6. Continue to stitch until the sides are completely joined together and tie off.

The only difference in this process for the pumpkin is that you need three pieces of felt – a solid orange back, a solid front (black felt) and then you need to cut out the eyes and mouth in the top piece of orange. Then stitch together, stuff and just before you seal it off completely, add the little green strip for the pumpkin stem.

Not easy but lots of fun and these will last for many Halloweens to come. These would even be perfect added to your bunting!

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HOLIDAY AWARD

NATIONAL Geographic Traveller (UK) has been nominated for three prestigious awards as it approaches its fifth birthday.

The UK edition of the world’s most popular travel title has been shortlisted for awards from the British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME), Professional Publishers Association (PPA) and the British Travel Awards, with results to be announced in the coming weeks.

Pat Riddell has been shortlisted for Digital Editor, Consumer in the BSME Awards taking place on 16 November at The Brewery, London.

The magazine has reached the final three in the Best Consumer Holiday Magazine category in the British Travel Awards, to be held on 25 November at Battersea Evolution, London.

And finally, the brand has been shortlisted for Consumer Media Brand of the Year at the PPA Independent Publisher Awards, to be held on the 9 December at The Brewery, London.

The nominations come off the back of a highly successful year in which the title successfully

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launched its Reader Awards, receiving over 5,000 votes for the public’s favourite destinations and brands, and worked with World Responsible Tourism Awards to decide the winner of its People’s Choice Award. This year also saw the first ever National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Exhibition, dedicated to winners from the 2015 Photography Competition, which attracted press coverage from around the world.

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller, said, “We’re really excited to be shortlisted for three prestigious awards during the end-of-year awards season. The last year has seen the brand really expand its reach with new and exciting campaigns and events that really give our readers a voice, and we’re proud to have our hard work recognised.”

Nominations: • Best Consumer Holiday Magazine: British Travel Awards • Digital Editor, Consumer: BSME Awards — Pat Riddell • Consumer Media Brand of the Year: PPA Independent Publisher Awards

ZUMBA HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN CLUB Dance Holidays, ( www. clubdanceholidays.com) are now offering Zumba holidays to launch a new craze in fitness holidays, ready for 2016. All the Zumba holidays are hosted by the one and only George Martini, a fully accredited Zumba instructor.

Exercise doesn’t have to be boring and mundane. Zumba is the largest dance fitness programme in the world & it has taken fitness classes to a new level. Now, our clients can get fit, lose weight & tone whilst having brilliant fun with this Latin Dance and aerobic workout.

Zumba includes many different styles of dance – hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo whilst also incorporating squats and lunges. In one hour a female weighing between 135lbs & 155lbs can expect to burn off approximately 400 calories. You can see why over 15 million people take weekly Zumba classes in over 200,000 places across 180 countries.

Zumba is a fitness phenomenon that has taken everyone by

storm – not only is it tremendously effective but it is really, really good fun.

Club Dance Holidays and George Martini have developed the perfect partnership to offer the market a new solution to

fitness holidays. It’s time to get fit and have the time of your life and party – all at the same time!

Who knew you could party and get fit?

To make sure there are options for everyone, Club Dance

Holidays have launched a long weekend in Bournemouth and a week in Calpe, Spain. So whether someone fancies a short UK break or a really great Zumba fitness fiesta in Spain there is a solution.

Incredible Locations Draw Doctor Who to Tenerife TENERIFE, an island in the Atlantic – almost 200 miles from the coast of Africa – has recently been the setting for Series Nine of Doctor Who, produced by the BBC and starring Peter Capaldi, Michelle Gomez and Jenna Coleman. The iconic science-fiction programme used the volcanic landscape of Mount Teide to replicate an alien world.

It is not only television companies that have been drawn to Tenerife – the island’s filmography also includes a number of blockbuster films, including Fast & Furious 6 – the 50th highest-grossing film of all time, and the Clash of the Titans and Wrath of the Titans films, which were huge box-office successes.

Currently being filmed is the fifth instalment in the Bourne series, starring Matt Damon. In the film, the Tenerifan capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife stands in for Athens. But what draws these world-renowned productions to such a small island, only slightly larger than Greater London?

In an area of just over 2,000km2 Tenerife has a huge range of potential film settings. Holidaymakers might be aware of the black sand beaches and breathtaking cliffs, but may not have ventured far enough to see deserts, subtropical forests and volcanic areas, and the island’s two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Teide National Park – containing the world’s third-largest volcano – and San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a colonial city founded at the end of the fifteenth century.

Carlos Alonso, President of Tenerife, and Alberto Bernabé Teja, Councillor of Tourism and International Development, will be holding a working lunch at the Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS at 12 noon on Wednesday 4 November to

meet with London-based film, television and commercial production companies and media to discuss Tenerife’s huge potential as a filming location, and the incredibly generous tax incentives on offer.

Sharon Backhouse, Director of London-based company GeoTenerife and event organiser, said, “Tenerife’s natural beauty makes it perfect for film, but what’s even more incredible is how many different settings can be found there. The volcanic peak of Teide looks like the surface of another planet, and to think that within a short drive a production company could be

in a unique laurel forest, a desert or beneath breathtaking cliffs is incredible.

“Add to this a charming and well-preserved fifteenth-century city and a wealth of modern architecture, plus one of the most consistently sunny climates in the world.

“Tenerife’s importance to the global film, television and commercial production industries has been cemented in recent years as companies realise the benefits of working on the island.

That is why now is an opportune time to meet with industry leaders in London and discuss the ways in which they can take advantage of this unique loca-

tion with the help of the assistance of the Tenerife Film Commission, which has been valuable to a huge number of productions.”

The Tenerife Film Commission supports all foreign film production projects on the island, giving advice about locations, introducing appropriate local companies to support and much more.

Tenerife’s versatility in terms of filming locations is just one factor that attracts production companies to the island, however: 1.

Excellent transport links Although its landscape and weather

are unlike those found in Europe, Tenerife’s relative proximity makes it an attractive film destination. Only a twoand-a-half hour flight from Madrid and four hours from other major European cities and with the same time zone as the UK, Ireland and Portugal, it is very close to Europe.

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Experienced professionals Tenerife has a healthy local film industry. Whether actors, extras, producers or equipment is needed, the Tenerife Film Commission helps to connect foreign production companies with the best local talent.

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A film-friendly island Having welcomed many film, television and commercial production companies to the island, Tenerife’s government and residents have earned a reputation for being film-friendly.

For example, a section of newly-built motorway was made available to the makers of Fast & Furious 6.

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Consistently good weather Tenerife’s latitude and its position in the Atlantic mean that it enjoys 3,000 hours of sunshine a year (an average of eight hours and fifteen minutes a day) and average temperatures of 23°C. This makes it ideal for outdoor filming.

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Unbeatable tax incentives Tenerife is in the Special Canary Zone, which means that businesses pay 4% corporation tax, compared to a European average of 25%. On top of this, foreign producers can qualify for a 35% tax rebate if they invest at least €1 million in the Canary Islands and hire a local production company.

6. Brilliant accommodation and service infrastructure Tenerife’s hotels are regarded some of the best in Europe, and it has 75,000 beds at three, four and five-star establishments.

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Scots in need of a home makeover urged to visit the Design Doctor ‘Design Doctor’ – #DesignDoc – is run

by Zero Waste Scotland to encourage and inspire everyone to try upcycling and discover the joys of re-use, with expert guidance from designers – both online and in person. The campaign will culminate in a range of interactive events at the end of November.

Each week, three Scottish designers – Emily Rose Vintage and Treemendus from Glasgow and Very Vintage from Edinburgh – will completely transform one of seven items of furniture and post the details on Twitter and Facebook. The pieces destined for upcycling will be sourced from a range of second-hand stores accredited by ‘Revolve’ – a re-use quality standard for shops who sell second hand goods in Scotland. The Revolve brand is only awarded to retailers who demonstrate a high level of excellence, both in service and product – making it safe, easy and inviting for everyone to buy second-hand items.

The Design Doctor designers will demonstrate a range of techniques and tricks to give people the creative inspiration to upcycle their own pieces of furniture, thus increasing the value of their item while lowering their carbon footprint.

Environment Minister Dr Aileen McLeod said: “The Design Doctor campaign is an ideal fit with the Scottish Government’s approach to creating a more circular economy in Scotland. The attraction of a more circular approach to our economy – where we keep materials flowing through the economy at as high a value as possible, for as long as possible – is that it tackles a number of economic, environmental, social and moral imperatives.

“Scotland’s Revolve programme is a great way to empower people to upcycle household items instead of throwing them away – and this is a concept

that makes sense for business, industry, the public sector, and individuals.

As we approach an expensive time of year in the run up to Christmas, this campaign is the perfect way to look at saving a bit of money and having the opportunity to be creative with some of your household items.”

Each week, Twitter and Facebook users who follow the #DesignDoc hashtag can see pictures of the piece of furniture waiting to be upcycled.

Three ideas will be suggested by the designers as to how they might transform the piece and users will be asked to vote for their favourite design. The winning idea will be used to create the final upcycled article, with an ac-

New holistic therapy salon to open its doors in Baillieston HOLISTIC therapy specialists, Enchanted Therapies, have announced the opening of their new salon in Glasgow’s east end.

Based at 2 Maxwell Place in Baillieston, the company are hosting an Open Day to welcome the public along to sample some of the fantastic therapies being offered.

The event will take place on Saturday 17 October from 10am and there will demonstration of a variety of therapies including Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Indian

Head Massage, Reflexology and Reiki.

Qualified local therapist and company owner Laura Mack will be on hand to discuss the full range of treatments and offer the chance to sample some of these.

Laura, who is a Member of the Guild of Holistic Therapy, currently provides services to care homes and businesses all over Glasgow and it is hoped the new salon will offer the opportunity for more people to access these fantastic treatments.

companying ‘how to’ guide uploaded online with pictures. The social media campaign will also include a competition to win the chance to have a piece of furniture upcycled by one of the designers.

Izzie Johnston, Reuse and Repair Manager, Zero Waste Scotland, said: “Our innovative Design Doctor social media campaign is all about encouraging people to overcome any uncertainties they may have about upcycling, and providing them with the skills and confidence to give it a try. The campaign centres around getting people involved and being interactive, so we’re really excited to see the results.

“Re-using things – whether that be through upcycling, donating unwanted items, or buying from re-use store – is one of the best options for the environment since it prevents waste going to landfill or simply being recycled. Upcycling is a particularly exciting aspect to this because it can add both aesthetic and financial value to an item.

“Those who feel inspired to re-use and buy second-hand can visit one of over 40 fantastic Revolve-accredited stores throughout Scotland, where they’ll find high quality, excellent value goods. They can also join the conversation on Twitter by following @revolvereuse. We really want peo-

Win a free Indian Head Massage The aim of Indian head massage is to release the stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders.

Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis. Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate.

The winner will receive the treatment in our salon. No cash alternative will be offered.

Enchanted Therapies 2 Maxwell Place, Baillieston, Glasgow G69 6SG Tel: 0141 773 0831 Email: enquiries@ enchantedtherapies.co.uk

ple to realise that second-hand need never mean second best. Equally, there is a wonderful sense of pride, achievement – and even surprise – to be gained from producing something beautiful, unique and valuable for your home by upcycling something you already have.”

The campaign will also incorporate videos and blogs to engage people online, alongside five in-store upcycling workshops hosted by one of the three campaign designers at Revolve-accredited stores in Edinburgh, Irvine, the Isle of Bute, Dingwall and Dysart.

The Revolve-accredited stores donating furniture to the Design Doctor campaign are: Second Opportunities in Glasgow; Oskars in Paisley; New Start Highland and Everything Baby in Inverness; Cunninghame Furniture Recycling in Irvine, and Fyne Futures on the Isle of Bute.

There are now over 40 Revolve-accredited shops in Scotland. Customers with items they no longer require can ensure their goods are re-used rather than landfilled by contacting the National Re-Use Phone Line on 0800 0665 820. The facility allows callers to skip the hassle of taking large household items like bed frames, sofas and white goods to the local recycling centre, and instead have them picked up and taken to be re-used by someone else, free of charge. Re-using rather than recycling 100 sofas, for example, saves 1.5 tonnes of carbon and is a much more environmentally-friendly option.

Follow all the #DesignDoc action on www.facebook.com/RecycleForScotland and www.twitter.com/ ZeroWasteScot.

To find out more about the Revolve programme, visit www.revolvereuse. com or follow @revolvereuse on Twitter.

HALLOWE’EN WALK

Wednesday 28th October walks start at 6.30pm, 6.50pm, 7.10pm & 7.30pm Join in the spectacular, spooky evening lantern walk through the woods of Castlemilk Park and discover the spookier side of the woods. Dress for the weather and bring a torch if you have one. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet outside Castlemilk Stables. Part of the Castlemilk Pumpkin Festival. See the website for information on other festival events Telephone

01416315213 http://www.castlemilkpark.co.uk/

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

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

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With Mark Johnson CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2016 American singer songwriter John Grant

Ex-Zeppelin man Robert Plant

GLASGOW’S annual folk, roots and world music festival, Celtic Connections celebrates Celtic music and its connections to

cultures across the globe. From 14 –31 January 2016, 2,100 musicians from around the world will descend on Glasgow and

bring the city to life for 18 days of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, workshops, and free events across 26 stages.

Celtic Connections is programmed by Artistic Director (and founding member of Celtic supergroup Capercaillie) Donald Shaw, and features more than 300 events across multiple genres of music.

From the legendary Danny Kyle Open Stage, which showcases some of the best new acts, to established acts and legends there is always something for everyone.

Having expanded in recent years from exclusively traditional music to take in more forms of music the festival has a worldwide reputation for special events and collabora-

tions.

This year is set to be a cracker with a programme of diverse and engaging music from some of the world’s top acts.

The jewel in the crown of this year’s festival has to be on 31st January at The Old Fruitmarket where a tribute to Bert Jansch hosts Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant alongside ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler and Jansch’s former Pentlangle bandmate Jacqui McShee.

Scottish author James Robertson will be joining forces with folk singers Karine Polwart, Dick Gaughan and Annie Grace to “reimagine” Joni Mitchell’s classic album Hejira to mark its 40th anniversary, Scottish acts are represented by Scottish Album of the Year winner Kathryn Joseph, who will be making her debut, indie favourites Admiral Fallow, mesmerising songstress

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN SAVE THE CHILDREN BELLE & Sebastian can now reveal some of the special guest artists joining them for a benefit gig in aid of Save the Children at the Clyde Auditorium on November 2nd 2015.

The group will be joined by Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill, Mogwai, Young Fathers and comedian Josie Long at the show, all profits from which will go to support Save the Children’s Child Refugee Crisis Appeal. Further special Guests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Belle & Sebastian say: “Belle and Sebastian, humbly, and with a good will, wish to stand behind the displaced peoples of Syria in their brave attempt to find a better life in Europe.

If governments won’t help them, then the people must. Rock on.”

Neil Mathers, Save the Children’s Head of Scotland said, “From the moment that Stuart Murdoch called us and said that Belle & Sebastian wanted to help, we knew it was going to be a fantastic gig, but we’re blown away by this line up. The ticket price will go straight to our child refugee crisis appeal, so we can help some of the most desperate families in the world flee war and start a better life for their children.

A crisis like this truly demonstrates just how amazing people are and we’ve been overwhelmed by the compassion that Scots have shown. We’re so excited about this amazing gig, it’s going to be a fantastic night - get your tickets!”

The event is on general sale now, and Belle & Sebastian will also play a warm-up gig at The Alahambra Theatre, Dunfermline on November 1st 2015. Tickets for both shows are available from www.gigsinscotland.com or 0844 999 990. www.belleandsebastian.com / www. savethechildren.org.uk www.twitter.com/bellesglasgow / www.facebook.com/belleandsebastian

Siobhan Wilson

Rachel Sermanni

Siobhan Wilson, traditional acts Skerryvore and Blazin’ Fiddles, Highland signer songwriter Rachel Sermanni, and Edinburgh’s Bwani Junction, who will collaborate with some of the musicians who performed on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, which will be performed in full.

Musicians from the other side of the Atlantic will be represented by 80s popsters We Might Be Giants, singer songwriter John Grant, folk and blues singer Martha Lucinda Williams amongst others.

The festival will also host some top world music acts including Mongolian outfit Anda Union and Senegalese singer Baaba Maal.

For more information on events and for tickets visit http://www.celticconnections. com.

SAMAS 2015

THE sixth annual Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMAs) were held at The Garage, Glasgow on Thursday 8th October as seven top emerging acts took home awards.

DJ Jim Gellatly hosted the night in which special guests Vic Galloway, Robert Florence, and synth trio PRIDES presented awards. Performance from pop-rockers We Came From Wolves, electro rockers Crash Club and synth poppers Holy Esque were enjoyed by the 600-strong crowd.

Previous winners of the best hip hop award Hector Bizerk ended the night with a wild surprise performance including a live debut of new song “They Made a Porno on a Mobile Phone and Everyone Laughed” featuring Pronto Mama’s Marc Rooney, who joined the band on stage.

SAMAs founder and organiser Richy Muirhead was delighted with how the night went.

Muirhead said: “This years SAMAs was a real showcase

of the strong musical talent that exists here in Scotland.

The sixth SAMAs has been the most inspiring yet with so many deserved winners and nominees. The 7 winners are completely different and from different regions of Scotland – and that’s the most important thing for us…celebrating and showcasing new music!”

Winners in all seven categories, chosen by a public vote, are as follows: Best Acoustic in association with citizenM Glasgow – Sean C Kennedy.

Best Newcomer in associa-

tion with UWS Creative – Bella and the Bear.

Best Hip Hop in association with Splitter Scotland – Spring Break.

Best Metal in association with Cathouse Rock Club – Divides.

Best Rock/Alternative in association with Emu Bands – We Came From Wolves.

Best Electronic in association with Eventbrite – Crash Club.

Best Live Act in association with Bar Bloc Glasgow – Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

Persistent issues in your professional affairs make you aware of the need for change. Perhaps an ongoing clash of personalities is hampering your progress, or you notice your ambitions consistently thwarted by those in authority. You have railed against similar restrictions for a long while now and although the results have sometimes been dramatic, the continuous nature of this task, takes it out of you as well. It is imperative therefore you remain eager to cultivate, a nurturing and supportive home base, as a source of sanctuary and succour.

Taurus

(21 April - 21 May)

Your position on the periphery has a number of advantages, plus it is important to remember that it won’t last forever. The cosmos is providing you with valuable breathing space and the opportunity to put various matters in order. Use this period to sort out certain vital issues and concerns, that’ll serve to ensure your happiness and the stability of your affairs. Among these are your material concerns, with a pause to think about what counts sufficiently, for you to spend your money on it.

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

Much of what occurs this week happens behind the scenes. Your home life is highlighted along with family matters too, your children if you have or want them and those who were parents to you. This trend is entirely beneficial and positive, but that doesn’t mean to say there won’t be some stress or clearing out to be done, when it comes to your relationships.

Where you have tried and failed, with repeated attempts to establish a more rewarding dynamic between you and those closest to you, it is time to consider cutting your losses.

Cancer

(22 June - 23 July)

The new moon that kicks off this week, occurs in the constellation of Libra. With an undeniable link to the Earth’s satellite yourself, its phases and fluctuations exert an impact on your moods and emotions, even when there is no direct connection to your sign otherwise. The new moon is associated with insight and receptivity in particular, so you’ll be feeling extremely sensitive and ought to be listening to your dreams and intuition.

At the same time, it seems nobody can handle your affairs quite so effectively as you can.

Leo

(24 July - 23 Aug)

Several planets join together in your money zone. You’ll be able to spot them if you are up early enough and look towards the eastern horizon in the direction that the Sun is going to rise, an hour or so before dawn breaks. Possibly, this is a good exercise to set for yourself, since it’ll help you to focus on a number of rather more edifying objectives, besides those with roots in the material sphere. Financially, you’ll need to push your boat out for it to come back in again, while it is no good depending on anybody else to do this for you, or attempting to recreate a set of circumstances that were long since consigned to the past…

Virgo

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

Venus, Mars and Jupiter in your sign are a fortunate combination. Jupiter means success and good luck, while Mars meeting exactly with its larger planetary neighbour on Saturday, adds an extra helping of action and initiative, such that you will prove luckiest through your own efforts and when you can seize the moment. Venus suggests this is not something that you’ll need to accomplish independently of other people either, since with diplomacy and an awareness of the concerns of your colleagues, you will be able to encourage others to join with your cause, without them feeling they’ve given up on their own interests…

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

The Sun and Mercury in your sign signal plenty for you to do. Communication, whether written or spoken, in person or from a distance characterise the lengthy visit of Mercury to your constellation, with this planet now in forward motion and staying until November. Contractual negotiations, or buying and selling will also play their part, with the concept of marketing your own talents and abilities, perhaps an important consideration.

Undoubtedly, a new cycle has already started, although much of the import this week occurs on an inner and spiritual level

Scorpio

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Saturn stays in your financial sector for the next couple of years. This planet is linked with building solid foundations and a resilient structure, to stand you in good stead for the future. It rewards a serious and downto-earth approach, that is both accepting of your current reality and determined to improve it. Saturn works on a lengthy timescale and seems a hard taskmaster, as it draws your attention towards behaviours that are no longer productive. This planet encourages you to review your fiscal circumstances: including earning your living, where you could economise and your attitude towards providing for yourself.

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Three planets at the apex of your horoscope, suggest an excellent week for all your professional and career interests, especially where there is an element of people simply liking your approach, in addition to admiring your abilities. Whether you are active in the world of work or else would like to be, this is a great week for chasing up a few contacts you maybe haven’t seen in a long time and for letting them know of your ambitions. Your biggest enemy at the moment is probably an uncharacteristic lack of confidence. Just because you haven’t been in contact for a while, doesn’t mean they would not be happy to hear from you.

Capricorn

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

It is frightening how much the world has changed. You’re a great admirer of tradition and in your own life too, are comfortable doing things the way they’ve always been done. Yet increasingly it is coming to your attention, so many principles and beliefs you previously considered unassailable, no longer hold the water they used to do. Some are leaking badly, while others have proven downright permeable; a few appear in need of replacement while a handful, might cope with a minor repair. It has taken a crisis for you to put these factors to the test. You are stunned and bewildered so many, have not matched up to expectations…

Aquarius

(21 Jan - 19 Feb)

It is fair to say, you were wandering in the wilderness for a number of years. In retrospect, you can appreciate this was probably an essential process since even at the time, you could have put the brakes on at any moment, if you’d really wanted.

Maybe part of you needed to reconnect with an authenticity you thought you had lost, in the pursuit of more conventional and populist aspirations. Or perhaps you had to lose and more accurately give away, whatever you had valued so greatly beforehand, in the interests of discovering it was not worth much at all, with a foundation consisting largely of greed, ignorance and lies…

Pisces

(20 Feb - 20 Mar)

Learning to understand and accept yourself, is a process of contemplation with an exponential learning curve, but doesn’t necessarily need you to sit alone on a mountain top for years. Particularly if some of the issues to unravel involve the essential dynamics between you and those around you, isolating yourself from human contact could be the worst thing to do. You might benefit from formal counselling, or some kind of talking therapy, where there is the opportunity to seek feedback and ask questions. Alternatively, working through the difficulties faced in any close relationship, teaches you more than you would imagine.

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Just a Thought PUSH YOURSELF

SOME of you are stuck in life. You feel hopeless. You don’t have the motivation to start anything. You have the same routine every single day. It’s predictable. Life isn’t exciting.

You feel lazy or unmotivated cause you’re stuck. You have dreams, but you always fail to take action to make them come true. What will it take for you to finally get started?

It can be hard to get unstuck. It isn’t hope. It isn’t an inspirational quote. It isn’t a miracle. It’s something that is possessed, but rarely used.

After years of getting no results, YOU need to do something about YOUR life.

Like Obi-Wan Kenobi would say, “Use the Force”.

Let’s first talk about why you might feel stuck in life or not getting anything done.

Feeling stuck doesn’t mean your life sucks. You have many things to be thankful for in your life, but the part that’s missing completely makes us forget what’s good.

Everyone’s life has the potential to be how they want it. As humans, we’re the only species on earth that can change the course of our lives.

Yes, you are human! If you’re not and you’re reading this then that’s pretty eerie.

But since you’re human that means you can change your life.

Feeling stuck means that you’re not being fulfilled in a way that excites you.

Where you are now is so far from where want to be. In that gap lies frustration and hopelessness.

You have lots to be thankful for. Simple things like good health, a house, a working car, food everyday and running hot water.

But the part that is missing from your life overshadow all the good things you have.

Your brain can be your best friend or worst enemy. Let me explain.

A lot of things we do every day goes into auto pilot. We’ve done it so many times that our brain allows us to do it without much thinking. That can be great.

It saves us from having to think about every single little thing we do.

If we had to, our minds would be exhausted by the end of the day.

Have you ever driven somewhere and when you got there you didn’t remember driving there? You weren’t drunk or on drugs (hope not at least). You were on autopilot.

When you wake up in the morning do

you have a routine? Probably. You make coffee. You check Facebook. You check emails. That’s your brain on auto pilot.

Your brain is your friend in these situations.

The brain can be your enemy cause it’s protects you too much. An important duty of the brain is to protect you from dangerous situations, but it also protects you like an overbearing parent.

Anytime you do something new, your mind will say, “Whoa….slow down there!

Wait wait wait. Stop!!”

You stop. Then you start to think about that decision. Your inner voice starts to creep in. You then doubt yourself. You have second thoughts. Then you don’t proceed any further.

You’ve stopped before you’ve even started.

You might be doing something new and exciting. Something you’ve dreamt of doing. It’s not dangerous. It’s not illegal.

It’s just new and that’s why your brain stops you.

That is the problem.

Your brain wants to protect you.

That’s why it likes routines. It doesn’t like change. Your brain knows what you’re doing has been approved of many times. No warning signals go off.

But if we want to make our lives more exciting, get out of the same old boring routine, or achieve our goals, we need to break though that resistance.

Force Yourself to Do It We need to break through what is trying to hold us back. In this case, there’s only one way to break through the resistance.

You have to force yourself.

You just have to suck it up and do it. No complaining. No whining. Block everything else out of your mind.

Stop waiting for that one moment when the stars align. Stop waiting for when you feel like starting.

That push your looking for isn’t in one famous quote that’ll inspire you.

Nor from another personal development book searching for that one sentence or paragraph that instantly turns you from unhappy to fulfilled in the blink of an eye.

Remember being a kid? Our parents had to force us to do so many things.

Take a shower. Brush our teeth. Eat vegetables. Do our homework. Stop playing video games and go to sleep.

We didn’t like it most of the time, but we agreed to.

If our parents never forced us, we wouldn’t have done any of those things on our own. I know I wouldn’t have!

Now that we’re adults, who’s going to

The Genn Crossword

force you to do what you need to do?

Nobody.

That’s right. This push that you need isn’t going to come from anyone else.

Will your parents force you to starting writing that book? Probably not. They can’t punish you now by sending you to your room.

No one will force you to finally start pursing your passion. Only you can do that.

Who’s going to force you to get off your butt and take some action in your life?

No one. No one’s coming to save you.

That’s the truth.

It’s not because they don’t care, but cause they have a million of their own things to worry about.

Even if you paid a lot of money for a coach, they’re not going to care if you don’t take their advice and do something about it.

No one cares about your whining and your sob stories about why you can’t. After awhile that whining gets annoying.

If you know something has to be done, but you’re not doing it, then you’re going to need to approach it differently.

Take your foot off the brakes and step on the gas!

Pick up artists teach the three second rule. In a book called “The Game” By Neil Strauss, he goes from average frustrated guy to a pick up guru. Along the way he learns what the best pick up artists do.

One important lesson for beginners is the three second rule.

It’s vital for beginners. Why? Think about what the hardest thing is for a guy when meeting girls. It’s not the small talk or how to get a phone number. The hardest thing is approach a woman and start talking!

The three second rule states that you must approach a woman within three seconds of noticing her. You might think that’s way too fast. What will you say?

What will you do? What will you say if she says this or that? So many things to think about!

The point is to stop that inner voice from talking to you. You don’t have time to be nervous. You don’t have time to second guess yourself. You don’t have time for limiting beliefs.

It doesn’t give you time to freak out. It also keeps you from freaking her out by staring at her like a stalker all night.

The only way to overcome your fear of approaching beautiful women is to not think too much about it and just do it.

How does the three second rule apply to you?

Do you ever get an impulse to do something, don’t do it, and then regret it?

If you applied the three second rule, you wouldn’t give your inner voice to talk

you out of doing something you want to do.

Let’s say you want more free time so you want to get up an hour early. We all know how hard it is to get up earlier. The moment the alarm goes off, we hit the snooze button and back to sleep. Just a few more minutes we think.

How long does it take for you to fall back asleep? Depending how early it is, it could be fast. Alarm rings again. We hit snooze again. Then all chances of waking up early goes away as we wake up our normal time.

What if you gave yourself the three second rule? You had three seconds to pull off the blankets and stand up and start moving.

You wouldn’t have time to think “Should I snooze or should I get up early?

I’m so tired so I need more sleep, but I really want to (your important task) before I have to go to work.”

Getting right out of bed is so hard to do! It takes a huge amount of force. The bed is so comfortable and we feel so sleepy.

Don’t think about how you feel. Of course you feel sleepy!

If you listen to how you feel versus what you want, you won’t get it. How you feel will win every time. Feel tired? Sleep some more. Feel lazy? Procrastinate.

The force needed to get out of bed is the same force you need to do anything you want. It’s not easy to do. It’s a challenge, but if you’re serious about getting up early or doing anything, it is what needs to be done.

If everything was so easy to get started, we’d all be well on our way to being perfectly happy.

When you want to do anything new in your life, you’re going to have to get out of your comfort zone. In order to get out of that comfort zone, you can use the three second rule.

If you have an impulse to do something, if you don’t take action in three seconds, you’re going to hit the brakes.

That includes waking up the moment you hear your alarm.

Stop Waiting There is probably a big goal you have right this moment. You’re thinking about it, planning it, thinking about it, talking about it, and daydreaming about it. Guess what? You’re not getting any younger.

There’s not going to be a drill sergeant standing next to you while on your computer yelling “Get off Facebook! Close Twitter! Stop watching cute pictures of cats! Get to work!”

You have to force yourself to. You may not feel like doing it, but you know you need to.

You have that power inside of you. It’s time to use it.

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THE TIGER WHO CAME TO BISHOP LOCH

INSPIRED by Judith Kerr’s classic storybook ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ the children, families and staff of Sandaig Nursery in Barlanark embarked on a Tiger Trail through Bishop Loch in Easterhouse recently.

120 people took part in this family event on Saturday 3rd October 2015 which was led by Julie Wilson a Community Ranger with Forestry Commission Scotland, The walkers followed a series of tiger paws along the trail to unfold the story of the hungry tiger. The trail led to a clearing in the woodland

where the walkers discovered a very large tiger who was waiting to say hello and to join them for a snack tea and some mini-den building.

Head of Sandaig Nursery, Irene Richardson said “Families turned out in big numbers to support this event and the adults really entered into the spirit of things by joining in the children’s imaginative world for the morning which was great.

The Tiger Trail was great fun and really brought the story of The Tiger who Came to Tea, to life for the children”.

Send in your news story and pics to share to editor@thegenn.co.uk

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Dr Don’s View

The column which cuts though the garnish

SO, now we have had the hysteria of the Conservative Conference, pitted with numerous standing ovations for Cameron’s rallying calls to the faithful.

However, his closing speech, laced with how he sees his legacy, was beautifully described

by Mark Mundell of the BBC as ‘The triumphant flight of the lame duck’. That was my first smile of the morning.

What Cameron failed to mention was his three defeats in the commons in the last three months by the combined opposition parties and his own mavericks, which not only makes his own majority wafer thin, but places serious doubts on his ability to deliver any of his grandiose plans. He also forgot to mention that there are serious divisions within his own party, and throughout the entire country, on continuous membership of the EU. His political future depends on his boast to renegotiate the terms of the treaty to accommodate the UK’s demands for reform. I can prophesise that he may get a few minuscule concessions in the light of the migrant tsunami , but they will be nowhere near what he will need to silence the Eurosceptics. He will no doubt dress it up to look like he has championed the interests of the UK, and will suggest that, on the basis of the few concessions he might achieve, and the promises he will get for further concession after 2020, we should stay as members. That will go down like a lead balloon and will lead to a national demand to leave the EU. In short, I expect him to deliver an insubstantial package of measures gift-wrapped to look like a full and final settlement. Rejection

at the referendum may lead to his resignation which will in turn make all his intentions spouted at last week’s conference fall on stony ground. I wonder if he has a plan ‘B’, as anything other than ‘Brexit’ will mean the UK staying on the escalator to an ever-closer political union in Europe.

I notice last week that Cameron managed to stifle the estimated overspend of the NHS Foundation Trusts by £2b till after the Conservative conference. Wouldn’t want anything to detract from the rosy garden image he and Osborne were projecting. Ruth Davidson, on the other hand, who sees herself as rising star of the Conservative Party , has the audacity to suggest that the Tories in Scotland, under her leadership of course, could be the ‘silent majority’. If they lose any more seats this time, ‘silent’ might be the operative word.

However, the Conservatives displacing even the diminished Scottish Labour Party in Scotland, is the stuff of political fantasy that Ms Davidson constantly deludes herself with.

With regards to the May Holyrood elections, I have a feeling in my water that there will be a measure of a Labour Party revival, and, although it looks like the SNP will retain its majority in the chamber, they will not get the landslide they enjoyed at the Westminster elections. Hopefully, there will be a few surprise Labour wins which will create a better political balance. At last week’s SNP conference, Nicola had to walk the high wire balancing the demands of members for a new independence referendum and her gut feeling that Scotland was not ready to vote ‘Yes’ in sufficient

numbers at this time. She shunted referendum demands to one of ‘let’s win the May elections first’. She is now being accused of smothering attempts, and indeed demands, from constituency members for a conference debate on the subject and according tom Jim Sillars, turning the conference into a ‘happy clappy’ event. Nicola’s independence aspirations appear to hinge on the possibility that the UK will vote to leave the EU which will give impetus to a demand for another referendum. Listening to Nicola on Radio 4 last week, she seems to think she is not only the First Minister, but believes she is speaking for Scotland when she states that Scotland would vote to stay in the EU. That may be her view, and subsequently the view of her party, but she would be wise to remember she only represents 48% of the vote. There is a growing anti-EU feeling in Scotland fuelled by the migrant tsunami coupled with resentment from being dictated to by the Merkel-led consortium in Brussels. That be another vote Nicola may lose.

If there are weaknesses in the SNP structure, it is based on blind obedience within the party. SNP candidates have to sign a declaration that they will not criticize the party line in public, nor will they fail to support the party whip. This was a contributory factor to the downfall of the Labour Party. No MP was allowed to voice any opinion other than the official party policy. Some would call it party discipline, but what is the use of electing a MSP for your constituency if he or she has to sit quiet and be only a voting number.

I know of one aspiring candi-

date who dared to state that, if he was selected, he could not, in all conscience, support the millions be spent on foreign aid during this atmosphere of austerity and food banks. He was immediately rejected. At least down in Westminster, Labour Party members have the freedom to disagree with party policy and I see Kezia is also moving towards that example. This can only be a healthy democratic principle, one which voters should recognise and vote for accordingly in May. From deep within this atmosphere of austerity, I read with incredulity that the HS2 rail link has failed its first review. That in itself causes no surprise, but here we have a high speed rail link, which will only connect London with Birmingham, yet the Government is paying its CEO £750,000 per year. We have an almost hypothetical project which will not come into service till 2026, which cannot meet its first review, yet we are paying this obscene salary to Simon Kirby the Chief Executive. To make matters worse, he has an 18 member team at £149,000 each. What sticks in my craw is the comment from the smiling Mr Kirkby that his salary “provides value to the taxpayer”. How on earth can these salaries be justified when the Government is currently clapping itself on the back for just raising the living wage to £7.85 per hour? £750,000 per year till 2026 amounts to £8,850,000 and that’s just for his salary before a single train runs! This is unacceptable.

Who has authorised these salaries?

Watch this space Dr Don

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BOB DORIS MSP PARLIAMENTARY PATTER HAVING recently returned from the SNP Conference in Aberdeen, it was great to see thousands of our delegates - many of them from north Glasgow – united in the campaign for an SNP Scottish Government in 2016. The message was clear; we reject Conservative austerity and we will fight for the fairer Scotland we all want to see.

For my part I co-sponsored two successful conference resolutions, one on the Scottish Government protecting public services such as health and education and the other, welcoming the Fairer Scotland consultation run by the Scottish Government. This consultation held several events, including ones held in Possilpark and Royston - both of which I attended.

The basic premise is that if Scotland had the powers to design our own benefits system, taxation system and so on, how would be choose to use them, and in doing so ensure we promote fairness and equality and give dignity to our communities - unlike the current UK system which deliberately targets them.

Nicola Sturgeon committed a future SNP Government to building 50,000 new affordable homes. That is on top of the 30,000 we are already building. On nursery education we will build on increased hours for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and by 2018, every nursery in Scotland’s

most deprived areas will have an additional qualified teacher or childcare graduate. More significantly the Scottish Government will act to ensure parents can opt to take their available hours of childcare to better suit their working patterns. Helping to support the families I represent across Glasgow.

Together with several other positive announcements, the SNP is seeking to map out the kind of society we all want to see - despite limited powers and UK cuts. Being a mass membership party in Glasgow and across Scotland has helped us in that task.

With over 114,000 members, this has allowed us to speak for Scotland more loudly and clearly than ever before.

That’s all in stark contrast with Labour who unfortunately remains in disarray.

This was best displayed recently when their shadow chancellor John McDonnell MP told a Labour conference that Labour would support Tory austerity plans in the House of Commons, only to be challenged by our SNP MPs who made it clear the SNP was elected on a platform of opposing austerity and would vote against austerity measures. Labour then u-turned seemingly opposing austerity and indeed Labour, then opposed it in a House of Commons vote apart from some Labour MPs who still voted for austerity. I hope

readers understand all that, as Labour clearly do not.

It has been both cringe-worthy and sad to see Corbyn’s Labour tie itself in knots as a party divided and without a clear direction. For instance, Corbyn opposes Trident, as does the SNP, but many of Labour MPs support it including Maria Eagle MP, their Shadow Defence Secretary. Labour has also passed a policy paper at their party conference in support of Trident. Sadly the only thing Corbyn and Labour seem united on is in opposing the full range of powers that need to come to Scotland to fully deliver the fairer and more socially just Scotland that our people wish to see.

That is why it is vital that the SNP are re-elected as our Scottish Government in May next year. As our candidate for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, it would be an honour to be part of that but only if local communities place their trust in me.

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Shared parental leave will benefit economy Plans to include grandparents in shared parental leave will benefit the UK economy, according to Rethink Group.

THE specialist recruitment and talent management consultancy has outlined how permitting grandparents to take parental leave will provide highly skilled professionals with greater support in returning to their job roles rather than feeling they have no option but to resign to juggle childcare.

In addition, it should also encourage grandparents to remain in employment rather than quitting to assist with childcare. The Chancellor, George Osborne recently highlighted that more than half of mothers rely on grandparents for childcare when they return

to work.

“The plans are very encouraging and another step forward to achieving greater support for our parents returning to work which is welcomed in UK industry. Shared parental leave has already had a positive impact since its introduction in April and we’ve seen benefits both internally and with our clients. In the longer term the move could also help us to tackle skills shortages.

There are skilled and experienced professionals who choose to retire early to help raise their grandchildren and allowing them to take parental

leave could mean many remain in, or even return to work.”

“We have to look to utilise all areas of the workforce, particularly at a time when so much stress is being placed on our available resources. It’s well known that a number of key industries are suffering from skills shortages so it’s imperative that we make the most of all available skills. Almost two million grandparents have given up a job, reduced their hours or taken time off to care for grandchildren and those individuals could make a real difference to UK productivity.”

MPs Unaware of Lack of Regulation NEW research* commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals that nearly one in five MPs believe all technicians in their local garage are qualified to work on today’s vehicles.

But, according to the IMI, the reality is quite different, with no mandatory requirement for vehicle technicians to be qualified – or to ensure qualifications are kept up to date and in line with new vehicle technology. With separate IMI research** revealing that 53% of drivers planning to buy or lease a new car in the next two years are considering an electric or hybrid vehicle, the IMI is urging government to tackle this issue in the interests of public safety – and to help rebuild motorists’ trust in the sector.

Key findings: • 85% of MPs believe that a majority of technicians working in garages should have to be qualified – 31% believe every technician should be qualified • Nearly one in five (18%) believe that all technicians in their local garage are qualified - 52% believe that a majority are • 55% of MPs think that technicians that earned their qualifications five or more years ago should have to demonstrate they are competent to work on modern vehi-

cles • More than half (56%) of MPs support the introduction of a mandatory Licence to Practise for motor technicians • But over a quarter (27%) of Conservative MPs oppose the introduction of a mandatory Licence to Practise, compared to just 2% of Labour MPs “It is laudable that MPs representing the interests of their constituents have such faith in the standards of their local motor repair and servicing garage”, said Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI. “But, whilst we know that the major motor brands insist on the technicians in their franchised dealerships being properly qualified, as do a number of independent garages, there are still many individuals and independent operators working without any checks on their levels of competency and skills. Considering the technical advances that are now part and parcel of today’s cars, this is an extremely worrying issue and should be a real cause for concern for motorists’ safety. Yet, to date, we have been unable to convince Government to make licensing of vehicle technicians mandatory.

“Several sectors in which public safety is critical, such as boiler maintenance and dental repair, require the practition-

er to have a mandatory and renewable licence. It seems almost mind-boggling that the same principle is not being applied to the technicians who work on people’s cars. With the motor industry facing a real crisis of confidence as a result of the emissions scandal, surely it makes sense for the government to support an initiative that will ensure motorists can put their trust in the technicians working on their vehicles.”

The number of registered hybrid vehicles (utilising high voltage systems) on UK roads has increased by a factor of 3 in the last 5 years to almost 200,000 and the numbers of electric and ultra-low emission vehicles are also increasing. MPs were asked: “Do you think that technicians who earned their qualifications five or more years ago should have to demonstrate they possess the appropriate competences to work on technically evolving modern vehicles?” *The Institute of the Motor Industry commissioned questions for the Populus MP Panel between 10th July and 5th August 2015. 102 MPs, representative of the party make-up of the House of Commons, responded to the questions. **Survey of 2,000 car owners, conducted between 30th September and 2nd October 2015

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CITY EDGE CLOSER TO TREBLE

CLARE SHINE fires City ahead in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final against Rangers.

GLASGOW City have edged closer to another domestic treble following a 2-0 victory against Rangers Ladies in the Scottish Women’s Cup Semi-Final at Ainslie Park.

Second half counters from Clare Shine and an own goal ensured them of a safe passage into their fifth consecutive national Final.

Head Coach Scott Booth made no fewer than seven changes from the side which lined-up against Chelsea in the UEFA Women’s Champions League ( last 32 first-leg) three days earlier. Despite dominating the majority of possession in the opening 45 minutes, clear-cut chances were rare.

Kerry Montgomery hit a shot from the edge of the box which landed on the roof of the net, and Lauren McMurchie fired narrowly wide in the best of the opening exchanges.

Rangers’ Chelsie Watson put an effort over the bar from a corner, while at the other end Susan Fairlie shot wide after a good move involving Abbi Grant down the right.

After the interval break, Fairlie missed another chance to open the scoring dragging her effort the wrong side of the post.

City did eventually get

their noses in front on 66 minutes.

Good individual run by Clare Shine saw the Republic of Ireland international striker hold off a strong Rangers challenge before slotting well past ‘keeper Rachael Halbert.

The Cup holders doubled their advantage when the unfortunate Leanne Hughes could do nothing to prevent knocking the ball into her own net after a City corner flashed across the six-yard box in the 80th minute.

City Head Coach Scott Booth said: “I am really pleased we got the win.

“It has been a hard week with obviously Hibs last Sunday in a crucial League match, and Chelsea on Thursday in the Champions League, plus today’s semi-final.

“We didn’t play as well as I would have liked, especially in the first half, but we did better after the break and got the job done.”

City will meet Hibernian in the final at Ainslie Park on November 8. The Edinburgh club defeated Celtic 2-0 in the second Semi-Final.

Many thanks to Andy Buist for the photographic content.

Home skipper Aaron Summers sealed his second maximum in as many weeks, with Richard Lawson finishing third, to win 91-89 and set-up a mouth-watering final against Edinburgh.

Team manager Stewart Dickson was thrilled with the performance and admitted it’s one of the biggest meetings the Peugeot Ashfield Stadium has ever seen.

He said: “That’s what speed-

way is all about. I’ve been coming here since we opened at Ashfield in 1999 and I have never heard a noise like I’ve heard today.

“I want those days and those nights at Ashfield.

Tigers scorers: James Sarjeant 16+2, Aaron Summers 14+1 (paid maximum), Richard Lawson 9, Nick Morris 7, Hynek Stichauer 2+1, Victor Palovaara 1+1, Kauko Nieminen 0 (withdrawn).

CHAMPIONS SECURE NINE-IN-A-ROW

GLASGOW City secured a record-breaking ninth successive SWPL championship - and their 13th domestic honour – when they beat visitors Aberdeen 3-1.

Rachel Corsie finished off a great first half move to put City ahead.

Additional strikes after the interval from Hayley Lauder and Abbi Grant put the champions-elect on easy street with one Premier fixture remaining.

Kelly Forrest reduced the leeway, and Rachel Small also missed a Dons’ penalty-kick.

The result means Glasgow City can clinch a fourth successive clean sweep, when

they play Hibernian in the Scottish Cup final on November 8. * Many thanks to Andy Buist.

Glasgow City: Alexander (Cunningham 67’), Lauder,

Love, O’Sullivan, Montgomery,(McMurchie 46’), Docherty (Crilly 67’), McCulloch (Jones 67’), Ross, Grant, Corsie, Cuthbert (Shine 46’).

Subs Not Used: Rafferty, Whyte.

PREMIER CHAMPIONS for a ninth successive season - Glasgow City.

MONARCHS RETAIN LEAGUE TITLE

RACHEL CORSIE in a crowded Rangers penalty box.

leg, the Blues doubled their lead through Eniola Aluko.

Fran Kirby, who scored down south, made it 2-0, and Gilly Flaherty headed home the game’s cru-

cial third goal.

There was no way back for the Scottish champions.

City’s Abi Grant almost reduced the leeway, but shot inches wide.

TIGERS BETTER THE DEVILS

GLASGOW’S top two scored maximums against Plymouth Devils as the Tigers booked their place in the Semi-Finals of the Premier League playoffs.

Aaron Summers and Richard Lawson both went through the

A SARJEANT major performance helped Glasgow reach the Premier League Play-Off Final following a thrilling encounter against Somerset.

Reserve James Sarjeant posted 16+2 in his best-ever match in Tigers colours in a Semi-Final that went to a last-heat decider.

The sides were level on aggregate going into heat 15 - 30th of the fixture overall - meaning it could go either way.

GLASGOW TIGERS’ grasp on the Premier League title went with a wimper last Saturday evening, when they were defeated 58-32 by second-leg hosts and retaining champions Edinburgh Monarchs.

After winning an incident-packed, first-leg clash 4841 at Ashfield Stadium some 24 hours earlier,it was another night where the side struggled - with just one heat winner in 15 races, and not a single heat advantage.

They were always up against

BLUES WIN LAST-16 PLACE

CHELSEA Ladies ended Glasgow City’s bid for a last-16 place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Already a goal up from the first-

SARJEANT LEADS TIGERS TO PLAY-OFF FINAL

card in a stunning display from the duo - leading their side to a 56-34 victory.

No 3 Nick Morris was only beaten by an opponent once as he continued his return to form.

The Tigers went on to defeat Somerset in their two-leg en-

counter.

Tigers scorers: Aaron Summers 15 (max), Richard Lawson 13+2 (paid max), Nick Morris 11, Victor Palovaara 6+2, Hynek Stichauer 4+1, James Sarjeant 4, Kauko Nieminen 3+2.

it without skipper Aaron Summers,who was hurt following a horror crash in the first meeting.

Former captain Theo Pijper also deputising for the absent Kauko Nieminen - but it appeared too easy for the Monarchs, who were sharper out the gate and smarter on the track.

Overall, Edinburgh won 9980 and were crowned Premier League champions for the second year running.

The result brings down the

curtain for Glasgow Tigers Speedway on what has been an up-and-down 2015 season.

Tigers scorers: Richard Lawson 10+1, Nick Morris 9+1, James Sarjeant 5+1, Hynek Stichauer 5, Victor Palovaara 2+1, Theo Pijper 1+1 (guest), Aaron Summers R/R. For the record, First-Leg scorers were: Richard Lawson 13, James Sarjeant 12+1, Nick Morris 9+3, Victor Palovaara 7+1, Hynek Stichauer 4+1, Aaron Summers 3 (withdrawn), Kauko Nieminen .R/R.

TIN PAIL IN SHOOT-OUT DEFEAT

THE OLD adage that missed chances in a football game can prove costly came back to haunt Vale of Clyde in the sponsored Euroscot Engineering Sectional League Cup Final against Petershill at Somervell Park, Cambuslang.

The Tollcross club, playing in their first Final for 25 seasons, should have had the match wrapped up by half-time. They made a tremendous start with a goal after two minutes.

Ryan Connolly and James McKinstry combined to set-up Queens Park loanee signing, Scott McManus, who made space for himself before shoot-

ing past Peasy captain Stevie McNeil.

McManus and Vale have never appeared in a Sectional League Cup Final. Together with Ryan Connolly, he gave the Petershill defence plenty of problems, and shortly after scoring hit the bar with another fine effort. Had a second goal gone in, it is fair to say the final result could have been much different.

Whatever was said in the Peasy dressing room at the interval certainly worked. They re-organised themselves and started taking the game to Vale.

Goalkeeper Jon Connolly

denied Kennedy and Daly with great saves, but he was finally beaten inside the last 15 minutes. James Brough directed a header from a Chris Craig cross back across goal, and Michael Daly provided the vital finishing touch.

With a draw over 90 minutes it was straight into penalties, and Darren McLean kept his composure to slot home the deciding spot-kick (4-2).

Chris Craig was named the sponsors’ Man of the Match.

Petershill are now guaranteed entry into the Cup Winners’ Cup tournament at the end of the season.

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CLUB FEATURE: GLASGOW KELVIN CAMANACHD - CUP WINNERS

GLASGOW KELVIN celebrate winning the Scottish Hydro Under-14 Development Cup at Oban.

GLASGOW Kelvin Camanachd coach Angus MacInnes has revealed the club’s recent success at the Scottish Hydro Development Under-14 Cup Final in Oban was a fantastic day for everyone - including families - at the club.

Who could have predicted that in their first season and following an amalgamation of two clubs, they would go on to win a national tournament.

Angus revealed: “Glasgow Kelvin Camanachd was formed through the need to provide players who have moved from primary school age, where there are plenty of opportunities to play the game, onto secondary where there are fewer.

“Bishopbriggs-based Strathkelvin Shinty Club and Glasgow Gaels Shinty Club basically didn’t have sufficient players at this level to enter individual teams into the various Under-14 competitions on their own, so a partnership was set-up last season where the players were brought together.

This year, it was formalised into a brand new club with the support of the sports governing body, the Camanachd Association.

“As well as winning this cup, which is the culmination of the winners and runners-up of a North Development League and the South Development league coming together at

the Semi-Final stage - Glasgow Kelvin topped the South League - the younger players also competed at Under-13 Development level, and topped the Central League.

“We have a great bunch of coaches who also spend time training their respective clubs either Strathkelvin (SK), or Glasgow Gaels (GG).

“The SK coaches as well as myself are Adie MacLeod, Craig Scott, and Graeme Mitchell, and at GG we have Graeme MacDiarmid, Jon Gallagher, and Graeme Souter.

“We all provide equal input in the team tactics and selection, and take on the various admin and training roles.”

STAR EARN FIFE CUP VISIT

BLOCHAIRN STAR will continue their Scottish Amateur Cup campaign at Bowhill Rovers (Fife) after coming through a Second Round replay.

Star defeated hosts Alba Thistle 2-1 following a 2-2 draw in their first meeting.

Bowhill emerged from their

home Second Round match against Kinross, who lost 3-2.

Broomhouse F.C. had to wait for clarification on their Third Round opponents. North hopes Halliburton A.F.C. Beat Tongue United 3-2 after extra-time.

An all-East End clash saw Muirton A.F.C. Lose 2-1

against Baillieston Thistle. The East End club are now away to Craigroyston.

Postal United A.F.C. are preparing for the visit of Grangemouth Rovers, who had a convincing 3-0 home victory over Gordon A.F.C.

VALE SET FOR CAPITAL CALL

DENNISTOUN Vale are set to journey East in the Third Round of the Scottish Amateur Cup. The East End club have been paired against Edinburgh United Alba - one of several potentially high-scoring games in the national tournament.

Broomhouse F.C., who enjoyed a lengthy run in both the Scottish and West Cup last season, entertain Halliburton A.F.C. Bargeddie Amateurs face a difficult test at Kingdom Athletic (Fife), and amateur newcom-

ers, Baillieston Juniors, travel to Danderhall Miners.

Maryhill Black Star will be happy with a home draw against Mossblown Boswell (Ayr).

Other eye-catching games are: St Mungo’s v Maryhill Thistle, Craigroyston v Baillieston Thistle, Steins v Tynecastle A.F.C., and Postal United v Grahamston Rovers.

Meanwhile, holders Cranhill United can book their bus for an away clash against Lothian and Edinburgh League hosts, Partizan A.F.C., in Scottish Sunday

Amateur Trophy Second Round at Gyle Park.

Lea-Rig/ Haghill, top scorers in the previous round, will visit Gilcomston United from the Aberdeen Sunday League.

Other cup-ties set to involve local clubs are: Bishopbriggs v Gorbals United, Glasgow Rovers v Broxburn, Airdrie Albion v Glasgow West or Govan United, and Dykehead v Treble Two A.F.C. Good luck to all East and North Glasgow clubs in both national tournaments.

FIVE CLUBS EXIT WEST CUP

SHETTLESTON Juniors may have to go it alone in the New Coin Holdings West of Scotland Cup following a First Round programme which saw five clubs make their exit - and another match abandoned after Vale of Clyde striker Gavin Ross sustained a double leg break at Annbank United.

While Town were securing a 5-1 win over junior newboys Gartcairn at Coatbridge Outdoor Centre, Ashfield and Glasgow Perthshire both lost in penalty-kick shoot-outs. St Roch, Maryhill and Petershill suffered narrow defeats.

Any chance of a shock result in favour of Gartcairn was blown away by goals from Scott Anson (2), Craig Halliday and Keigan Parker inside 49 minutes.

Anson completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute, and Gartcairn managed a mere consolation goal nine minutes from time.

Ashfield looked set to cause an upset against high-flying visitors Rossvale Juniors. Sean McBride opened the scoring after 4 minutes, but Kane equalised before half-time. Brown netted Ashfield’s second 19 minutes from

time and they looked like holding on until Cassells took the cup-tie straight into penalties with a late goal. Rossvale went through 3-2 on spot-kicks.

Penalties were also required at Keppoch Park, where Glasgow Perthshire had two players sent off for the second consecutive Saturday.

In a remarkable game, Greenock Juniors looked home and dry via their 2-0 lead. Already down to ten-men, McLean reduced the leeway, and ‘Shire had another player dismissed amid Kirkwood netting twice (32). However, the Possilpark club could not hold on, and ‘Nock equalised before holding their nerve in the penalties that followed.

St Roch had a Paul Roan goal chalked off in their thriller against Cumnock Juniors at James McGrory Park. Jordan Logan scored for the Candy Rock with a real striker’s goal after following up on a slack headed passback and netting from a tight angle.

Wood and Malone were the match-winners for Cumnock, who also saw McNeil’s sec-

ond-half penalty-kick saved by Stark.

Mayhill Juniors boss Jim Delaney must still be gutted after seeing his team more than match holders Arthurlie at Dunterlie Park. Ex-Cumbernauld front man Gary Carroll put ‘Lie ahead, but Scott Gair levelled the scoreline prior to half-time with an own goal. Former Shettleston striker Gary Smith scored the winner.

Petershill fielded new signing, goalkeeper Bruno Maltoni, against Auchinleck Talbot at Springburn. And the big stopper, back for a second spell, should have kept out the only goal of the game early on from David Gillies.

Peasy had Fraser Chisholm sent off for two yellow cards.

Meanwhile, everyone within the junior game sends their best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery to Vale of Clyde’s Gavin Ross, who sustained his terrible leg injury against Annbank United. Taking into consideration the lengthy delay in waiting and removing Gavin to hospital, a correct decison was made to abandon the match with Annbank leading 3-2. Vale had come back from 2-0 down.

BOWLS EXTRA - WHITEVALE FINALS

FOUR additional Finals at Whitevale Bowling Club have have taken place, writes JACK HIGH. Thanks to Douglas Brennan for supplying details, and also a list of of other silverware winners.

Club Championship - S Pattison. Runner-Up - A Cumlin.

Walker Cup - J Mcllister. Runner-Up - D Green.

Vice-Presidents - D.E. Stewart. Runner-Up - T McLean Snr. Closing Day Balloted Pairs D Vance and D Brennan. Runners-Up - B Barbour and J McCreadie.

From an earlier list submitted to the Sports Desk, I can

reveal the following compettions/ winners.

Presidents - C McSwegan.

Pairs - N Craig and B McClure.

Triples - E Beattie and D Brennan.

Friendship Shield - D.S. Stewart. Alfie Wynn - W.S. Rudolph. Senior Singles W Hannan.

Senior Nominated Pairs - T Muir and S.A.J.Thomson.

Senior Balloted Pairs - J Carroll and W Higgins.

Monday Night Points Aggregate - T Freckelton.

Senior Points Aggregate - J Robertson.

Whitevale Bowling Club Presentation of Prizes is due on

November 20 - and it may well signal the end of an evening event.

Dougie Brennan admitted: “The last few years have been very poor turn-outs, so much that they (the club) are thinking of presenting them on finals day next year.”

Whitevale Bowling Club are not participating in the Eastern Carpet Bowls League section this season “due to members not supporting the idea.” However, Mr Brennan confirmed they have triples playing in the West of Scotland Indoor League on a Saturday, and a Sunday rink, plus a friendly organised once a month for 4 rinks.

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PETERSHILL Juniors have been involved in more player-movement.

Left-sided midfielder and summer signing, Andy Cross, has re-joined former club, Shotts Bon Accord.

Goalkeeper Steven McNeil has had a regular run of games since Daniel McLeay became sidelined with ligament dam-

age. That injury blow prompted Peasy to bring Italian-born Bruno Maltoni back for a second spell, which started with the club’s 1-0 New Coin Holdings West of Scotland Cup home defeat against Auchinleck Talbot.

ORGANISER Douglas Brennan has confirmed that a Charity Bowling Day held at Whitevale has raised the magnificent sum

of £4,502 for Stobhill Kidney Patients Association.

He said: “The final cheque came in on Monday.

“I can also confirm we will be holding the event once again at Whitevale Bowling Club in 2016.”

Well done to everyone concerned on raising such a superb sum of money.

SUNDAY LEAGUE CUP RESULTS

SUNDAY Central Amateur Football League.

PRESIDENT’S CUP, First Round, First Leg - Bishopbriggs 3, Cambuslang Football Academy 1; Burnside 1, Kings Park 10; Central Football Academy 3,

PFD Amateurs 8; Crownpoint United 1, Castlemilk United 5; Glasgow Rangers 2, Govan United 6; Glasgow West 5, Red Starrs 2; Lanarkshire Forest 1, Phoenix United 1; Provanmill Thistle 1, Strathclyde Amateurs

1; Rosehill Thistle 1, Albion 5; Rutherglen Rovers 0, Lea-Rig/ Haghill 10; Sauchie Amateurs 10, Strathclyde West 1; St Mirrenoff 2, Gorbals United 4; Stirling Athletic 6, Eastend Rovers 2.

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CANDY ROCK LADIES EXTEND SUNDAY FRIENDLIES PLAN

ST ROCH Ladies (wearing white tops) pictured before their Sunday friendly against United Glasgow.

ST ROCH Juniors Ladies coach Paul McManus has revealed he is already working with a squad of 20 players as they step-up their Sunday friendlies programme.

The current ladies league season finishes on November 1, and McManus is keen to recruit additional quality signings if they become available.

He said: “We are setting up a

number of friendlies from November 8 onwards.

“As far as our planned Under-11 age group team is concerned, we are also looking for new talent. It is taking a bit longer than we hoped to get into the schools programme, but once we get there I am sure the numbers will pick up.

“Parents of any girls aged 11 or under should contact me

on 07775592031 or by email: strochsfcladies@gmail.com.”

The St Roch Ladies Winter Training programme is Tuesday evenings at Glasgow Green, and Crownpoint on a Thursday.

Call Paul McManus on the mobile number listed in case the club arrange a change of training venue(s).

SELECT WIN PEASY FRIENDLY

JOHN HUGHES has praised the Central Scottish Amateur League Select squad following their impressive floodlight friendly preformance against Petershill Juniors at Glasgow Green.

In front of a healthy crowd, the CSAFL defeated Peasy 4-2, and Select Manager Hughes revealed: “The match was very competitive, and the League would like to thank Petershill F.C. for providing the team with a stiff test ahead of our upcoming John Smith’s match with the Ayrshire A.F.A. “I was delighted by the application, work ethic, but also skill and ability shown by all the players throughout the match.”

Central Scottish created a number of chances in the first half before Paul McAulay rounded the ‘keeper and finished superbly from a tight angle.

Petershill’s Scott Davidson

hit an excellent equaliser on the stroke of half-time.

The Amateur Select made seven changes during the interval, but they continued to dominate and substitute Colin Preston put them ahead again after working a lovely one-two with ex-Peasy and Albion Rovers player Liam Cusack.

McAulay added a third, and Kevin McLean made it 4-1 with an excellent left foot finish into the bottom corner.

Chris Craig (Petershill) pulled another goal back following a fine solo effort.

I can reveal John Hughes organised a training session for the Central Scottish players prior to this week’s friendly against another junior club, Cumbernauld United, at the same venue.

The successful squad against Petershill was: David Tait (Bannockburn), Robbie Peebles (Colville Park), William McK-

ellar (Drumchapel Amateurs), Daniel McIlmun (Haldane United), Andrew McGowan (Bannockburn), Stephen McDevitt (Colville Park), Kevin McLean (East Kilbride), Jordan McIntosh (East Kilbride), Paul McAulay (Colville Park), Liam Cusack (Colville Park), and Alan McPherson (Haldane United).

Substitutes: Thomas Hollis (Postal United), Ross Gallacher (Pollok), Gary Webb (Stedfast), Martin Currie (St Patrick’s F.P.), Chris Hynes (Drumchapel United), Colin Preston (Stedfast), and Kevin Fotheringham (Colville Park).

Match Officials: Steven Strang (Referee), Gary McLean (AR 1) and Kieran Traynor (AR 2). * Central Scottish Amateur League have been paired against the Strathclyde Saturday Morning A.F.L. in the Quarter-Finals of the Inter League competition.

Many thanks Tom, Issue 165. Excellent coverage on the cup win (Glasgow Kelvin Camanachd ). It’s really good to see it in all its glory on such a high profile page.

Any many thanks for the running mention. Let’s hope it generates a few donations, although I can see the term “marathon man” haunting me for some time!!!!

It would be great to keep in touch and with your help try and raise the profile of shinty across the city.

Cheers,Angus MacInnes.

Thank you for publicising our club (Glasgow Kelvin). Hopefully we can have a long relationship with the GENN. Thanks, Jon Gallagher, Coach, Glasgow Kelvin Camanachd.

Editor’s Reply: Many thanks for your detailed feedbacks. Covering shinty was a first for myself, and the GENN. The team’s achievement deserved a Back Page lead, and with your help in the future I hope we can continue to promote the sport.

Regarding our Page 7 story, the GENN is always looking for community stories. We hope our readers respond to Angus and his efforts in raising charity

money through Action For Children. *Angus MacInnes would welcome any pledges of support.Go to http:uk. virginmoneygiving. com/Angus MacInnes.

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Hi Tom,

Hi Tom, Picked up a copy of the paper (Issue 165) tonight. Really great coverage. Many thanks, John Hughes, Select Team Manager, Central Scottish A.F.L. Tom, Saw last edition (Issue 164).

Great stuff again from you.

Regards, Paul Hughes, LeaRig/ Haghill A.F.C.

FOCUS: GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL WELCOME to another look at the grassroots game in East and North Glasgow.

Every fortnight we will focus on the coaches, players and clubs making the headlines.

Where possible, we will also include a photograph.

BUDHILL Football Academy have a number of excellent on-going projects, and their latest involves putting together a kids team (anyone born in 2010) - four months ahead of schedule!

Training/coaching takes place every Tuesday and Thursday, with Sunday League games at Ravenscraig.

Head Coach and Chairman Billy McNaught revealed: “There will only be eight spaces available.

“Come and join the biggest Football Academy in the East End of Glasgow. We are a Scottish Football Association Quality Mark Club with over 200 players, and 47 registered SYFA coaches” Give Billy a call on 07453306788.

Budhill are also encouraging kids to keep fit. In a partnership with Reidvale Centre, Duke Street, youngsters born 2003, 2004 and 2005 are supervised to learn boxing on a Monday and Tuesday (6pm8pm). This is a free, 42-week programme.

Keep following what is happening at Budhill Football Academy through the GENN.

SHETTLESTON Juniors Kids Coaching Academy are still seeking coaches, plus young players born in 2003 and 2005. For more information, ask at the Juniors Social Club Reception Desk at Greenfield Park.

FINNART Boys’ Club2007 have been looking for goalkeepers to play Super Fives every Sunday Morning.

Contact them on their 2007s Facebook page or via any official.

ACTION from various small-sided games played at Finnart. My thanks goes to Jamie McGowan for collating all available information and keeping in weekly contact with the GENN Sports Desk.

LATEST PROGRAMME: 2004. Team A. Finnart 1, Hillwood Blues 3. Connor Boyce. Finnart 4, Pollok United 2. Gary Watson (2), Jay Gordon, Tyler Weir.

Team B. Finnart 1, Moorlands 3. Bradley Faulds. Finnart 3, Jimmy Johnstone 1.

Bradley Faulds (2), Nathan Steele.

First time these lads have played together as a team.

Promising signs!

2005. No reports submitted to Jamie McGowan.

2006. Finnart 3, Weir Thistle 4. Poor performance after they conceded two early goals.

Kris Watsonhad some fantastic saves. Man of the Match Robbie McArthur (2), Preston

Power.

Finnart 3, Drumsagard 4.

Undone by long range shots on goal in a great game for those who attended. Robbie McArthur (2) and Man of the Match Preston Power.

2007. Played six games.

Three wins and three defeats.

Team A. Game 1. Won 15-3.

Star Player Calum Blair (5), Jack Marr (5), Kaden McKechnie (4), Aiden Coll.

Game 2. Won 9-0. Star Player Shaun Fredrickson (3), Jack Marr (2), Zach Fenwick (2), Aiden Coll, Calum Blair.

Team B. Game 1. Lost 4-3. Star Player Mason McCausland (2), Aiden Gallagher.

Game 2. Lost 3-2. Dylan Haining, Aiden Sinclair. Star Player Mason McCausland.

Team C. Game 1. Lost 4-2.

Aiden Sinclair, Aiden Gallagher. Star Player Mikey Allan.

Game 2. Won 7-1. Star Player Aiden Sinclair (3), Dylan Haining, Kyle Ahern, Mikey Allan, and an own goal.

2008. Game 1. Lost 3-2.

Star Player Milan Kerr(2).

Game 2. Won 1-0. Leon Paton. Star Players Leon Paton and Milan Kerr.

Game 3. Won 3-2. Milan Kerr (2), Leon Paton. Star Player Alexis Faulds.

Game 4. Won 1-0. Star Player Leon Paton. Player of the Day nomination was shared between Leon Paton and Milan Kerr. Well done, boys!

SWF YOUTH SCOTTISH CUP GOALS were the order of the day in three SWF Youth Scottish Cup competitions at Kilwinning Sports Centre.

Glasgow City Blacks had a resounding 7-1 victory over Celtic at Under-13 level, while Aberdeen 12s defeated Hearts 4-2 in the other Semi-Final.

Central Girls demonstrated their scoring prowess with a blistering 9-0 win against Glasgow Girls Under-15s.

Kim McAlpine floated home Central’s opening goal inside 60 seconds, and within a minute Kirstie McIntosh made it 2-0.

McIntosh crashed home a 13th minute free-kick, and Megan Gallagher made it 4-0 seven minutes later.

Despite the final scoreline, Glasgow Girls goalkeeper Chloe Rae was faultless, but she could not stop Chelsea McEachran adding a fifth goal in the 29th minute. Rhianne Ferguson (penalty), and McIn-

tosh netted in athree-minute spell before half-time.

McEachran swept home a low shot, and the same player completed her hat-trick with another long-range effort, which finished in the net off the underside of the crossbar.

In the other Semi-Final at that age level, Chloe Muir (Glasgow City) sent a fifth minute effort past Hibernian ‘keeper Claire Forrester.

Gabby Anderson put the East of Scotland club back on level terms before the break.

Aimee Robinson (40) and a Monica Anderson double after 51 and 63 minutes secured City’s 4-1 victory.

Glasgow City Blacks produced a stunning second- half display in their Under-13 encounter against Celtic.

Lucy Ronald fired City into a 3rd minute lead, and Megan Whiteford added their second after 10 minutes. Mhairi Menzies reduced the leeway before

the interval, but on the resumption Celts were simply swept aside.

Karsley McGlinchey (40 mins), Lucy Sinclair (45, 50), Carla Henderson (56), and Whiteford (58) rounded-off an impressive display.

Five-goal Jamie-Lee Napier helped Celtic Under-17s to a brilliant 9-0 win against Hearts, and their next opponents will be Glasgow City, who knocked out Hibernian Girls 3-1.

Great work by Shannon McNamara set-up Mhari Smith for the Hibs opener after 13 minutes.

A corner was knocked back across goal by Crawford, and Aimee Morrison headed beyond ‘keeper Whitney McMahon in 39 minutes.

Second half, Lyndsay McCall curled the ball straight into the net direct from a 41st minute corner-kick, and Rebecca Welsh netted the crucial third goal on the hour mark.

THE Caledonian Amateur Football League hope to complete their re-structuring programme for the start of season 2016-2017 by attracting new clubs into their well-established organisation.

A pyramid structure was introduced two years ago, and now they are inviting early expressions of interest from clubs who feel they could contribute to the league’s on-going success.

Membership applications

- which must include full history/club background should be made in writing to Secretary Iain Cowden, 29 Arrowsmith Avenue, Glasgow G13, 2QQ. Email: johncowden@ntlworld. com.

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AROUND THE GREENS MATCH ACTION REPORTS

Scottish Amateur Cup, Second Round - AFC Ravenscraig 4, Broomlands 1; BlantyreCeltic 3, Petershall Villa 0; Blochairn Star 2, Alba Thistle 2; Cadzow Thistle 2, Dennistoun Vale 3; Cardross 0, Southside Whitecart 4; Carluke 2, Rothesay Brandane 1; Chaplains 2, Largs 2; DTI 1, Crosslands 4; Eastend 2, East Dunbartonshire 3; East Kilbride Rolls Royce 1, Semsa 4; Firhill United 1, Tantallon 5; Fullerton Irvine 0, AFC Manhattan 4; Gartcosh United 2, Westercommon 1; Giffnock North 5,

Westwood Rovers 1; Glenvale 3, Glenwood 7; Harestanes 1, Southside 1; Johnstone Thistle 2, Quayside 1; KSC Wolves 9, Cambusnethan 2; Maryhill Black Star 5, Stewarton 0; Motherwell CT 0, Knockentiber 5; Redbrae 2, AS Airdrie 2; Renfrew 2, Windlaw 2; Shawbridge 0, Eaglesham 3; Tynecastle AFC 6, West Stone 1. Replays - AS Airdrie 4, Redbrae 3; Alba 1, Blochairn Star 2; Largs 5, Chaplains 2.

Stax Trade Centres Premier Division - Dennistoun Vale 8, Motherwell CT 1; Kirkintilloch

Thistle 1, Shawbridge 3.

Stax Trade Centres First Division - Victoria Croftfoot 0, Bengal Lancers 1; Bengal Lancers 3, Victoria Croftfoot 0; Calderglen 2, Firhill United 0; Westwood 7, Cambusnethan 7.

Stax Trade Centres Second Division - Barshaw 5, UB United 4; Hardgate 5, East Kilbride Accies 6; Kelvinbridge 1, East Kilbride Thistle 3; Plains 2, Bargeddie Amateurs 5; Caruke 1, Barshaw 2; DTI 4, Plains 5; Hardgate 4, Bargeddie Amateurs 8; Westercommon Star 2, East Kilbride Thistle 4.

MARYHILL BLACK STAR 5, STEWARTON 0.

IMPRESSIVE display from Star in the Second Round of the Scottish Amateur Cup. Jamie Docherty (3), Scott Gibson and Alex Docherty.

Man of the Match - Allan Alison.

POLLOK JUNIORS 2, PETERSHILL 0.

EARLY goal from Allan MacKenzie sent ‘Lok on their way to a rare win over Peasy at Newlandsfield Park. Derek Hepburn, the former Vale of Clyde striker, hit a magnificent second goal before the break.

KILBIRNIE LADESIDE 3, SHETTLESTON 0.

NO joy for Town at Valefield Park. Ian Gold opened the scoring. Kieran Brannan and Steven Meechan made sure the points stayed with them.

ROSSVALE JUNIORS 1, MARYHILL JUNIORS 0.

A draw would have been a fairer result for Jim Delaney’s squad, who conceded an 88th minute winner. Jason MacKay’s shot took a deflection on its way past Grant Hay. Maryhill missed a 1 on 1 chance, had another effort cleared off the line, and also hit the post.

VALE OF CLYDE 3, ST ROCH 3.

GREAT value for the punters at Tollcross after the match was switched from James McGrory Park.

Candy will be disappointed they conceded a 90th minute equaliser. Goals from Bryson, Logan and TJ McCluskey.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 5, GARTCAIRN 3.

AMAZING opening 45 minutes at Keppoch Park as the homesters roared into a 5-0 lead. Just as well since the table-toppers replied three times amid the Possilpark club finishing with nine men.

ASHFIELD JUNIORS 4, CAMBUSLANG RANGERS 2.

SUPERB hat-trick from Moulangou, and a McDonagh counter against the Wee Gers.

MARYHILL JUNIORS 4, CLYDE Under- 20s 2.

GREAT exercise for the Juniors against a young, energetic side, who gave Maryhill a good test in this Wednesday evening friendly at Lochburn Park.

Monaghan, Docherty , Begg and Furay for the Juniors.

WESTERCOMMON STAR 7, BARGEDDIE AMATEURS 2.

TWO-goal reply from Stefan McKechnie.

EAST KILBRIDE THISTLE 11, BARGEDDIE AMATEURS 1.

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SECRETARY Ian Colligan is anticipating another top-quality campaign in the Eastern Carpet Bowls League, writes JACK HIGH. Foxley Bowling Club have re-joined the winter game, but my money is on Garrowhill and North British being the main title challengers to champions Shettleston.

Here is a guide to the opening fixtures: WEEK ONE: Garrowhill v North British; Sandyhills v Shettleston; Foxley v Springboig. Free – Mount Vernon.

WEEK TWO: North British v Mount Vernon; Shettleston v Garrowhill; Springboig v Sandyhills. Free - Foxley.

WEEK THREE :Mount Vernon v Shettleston; Garrowhill v Springboig; North British v

Foxley. Free - Sandyhills.

WEEK FOUR :Shettleston v North British; Mount Vernon v Sandyhills; Garrowhill v Foxley. Free - Springboig.

SHETTLESTON are hosting their Annual Presentation Evening on Friday, November 20.

GARROWHILL BOWLING CLUB have a Cabaret/Dance, with Heartbeat,on Saturday, October 24.

MOUNT VERNON Bowling Club will hold their Prize Giving Night and Dance on Saturday, October 24.

BAILLIESTON Bowling Club Ladies section stalwart, Bridie Maguire, has kindly provided GENN Sport with the following list of Men’s Competition winners and runners-up (in brackets).

Championship - D Swan (D McLachlan).

President’s - S Bryson (M Hicks).

Nominated Pairs - J Selyes and J Marshall (A Logan and R Hicks).

Handicap - P Tierney (H Dunn).

Under-45s - M Hicks (A Logan).

Triples - R Carr, K Wilkie and P Wilkie (P Tierney, M Hicks and R Hicks).

Baillieston Bowling Club lost out to Cardonald in the GBA Top Five Competition at Crookston Bowling Club.

‘Ton were represented by Mick Maguire, Ryan Hicks, Martin Hicks, Drew Swan and Paul Wilkie.

Cardonald took the last game by one shot in a thriller.

LSK SUPPLIES WEST YOUTHS

Premier Division - Claremont 0, Pollok Juveniles 4; Tower Hearts 1, Rutherglen Glencairn 1; Pollok Juveniles 3, East Kilbride Rolls Royce 1.

First Division - Holytown Colts 4, Bishopton Juniors 4; Milngavie 1, Barrhead Arthurlie 4; Albion Rovers 4, Giffnock Soccer Centre 6; Glasgow University 0, Holytown Colts 1; Barrhead Arthurlie 7, Glasgow University 1; Maryhill Juniors 7, Giffnock Soccer Centre 2; Albion Rovers 3, Mingavie 3.

Second Division - St Mungo 3,Erskine 1; Dunbeth 2, Baljaffray 3; Baljaffray 3, Drumchapel Amateurs 2; Campsie F.C. 5, Erskine 3; St Andrews 0, Dunbeth 3; Johnstone Burgh Youth 1, Hamilton Accies Inverclyde 4; Castlemilk 5, Grahamston 2; Dunbeth 2, Castlemilk 0.

Inspiresport Scottish Under-21 Cup, First Round : Replays - St Peters Giffnock North 3, Harmony Row 2,

Rosyth 1, St Mungo 2; West Park United 5, Lumphinnans 1.

Second Round - Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic 6, Wishaw W Wands 0; Tower Hearts 1, Glentyan Thistle 1; West Park United 4, Murieston 0; Bishopton Juniors 4, Claremont 3; Antonine 1, East Kilbride Rolls Royce Youth 2; St Mungo 1, Rutherglen Glencairn 5; Pollok Juveniles 5, Newtongrange Star YDA 0; St Peters Giffnock North 4, Ashfield F.C. 1; Maryhill Juniors 1, Leith Athletic 1; Renfrewshire Thistle 1, Penicuik Athletic 4; Johnstone Burgh 4, Victoria F.C. 2; Vale of Leven 0, Bonnyrigg Rose F.C. 4; Dundonald Bluebell 3, Rossvale 0; Jeanfield Swifts 1, Musselburgh Windsor 2; Bonnyton 3, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 0; Broomhill 0, Steins 4.

Birdston Kennels League Cup, First Round - Steins 4, Broomhill 1; Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 2, Albion Rovers 3; Clare-

mont 2, Vale of Leven 2 (5-4 on pens); Victoria F.C. 0, Antonine 5; Rossvale 1, St Peters Giffnock North 5; Johnstone Burgh BC 3, Wishaw W Wands 2.

LSK Supplies West of Scotland Cup, First Round - Renfrewshire Thistle 4, Erskine 2; Victoria F.C. 0, Tower Hearts 2; Drumchapel Amateurs 0, Bishopton 5; Rutherglen Glencairn 2, Glentyan Thistle 0; Antonine 2, Johnstone Burgh 0; Ashfield F.C. 1, Harmony Row 0.

Only Sport Golden Goals Cup, First Round - Goldenhill 0, Wishaw W Wands 2.

Only Sport League Cup, First Round - St Andrews 2, Johnstone Burgh Youth 6; Hamilton Accies Inverclyde 5, Grahamston 1; St Mungo 5, Renfrewshire Thistle 3; Drumchapel Ams 3, Erskine 3 (2-4 on pens); Baljaffray 2, Campsie F.C. 1.

SATURDAY MORNING AMATEURS

GOAL from Christopher Collins.

MANHATTAN BLACKS 1, BARGEDDIE AMATEURS 2.

MAN of the Match Tony Gray and Dylan Knox.

BARGEDDIE AMATEURS 3, EAST KILBRIDE THISTLE 1.

DOUBLE from Tony Gray and a Dylan Knox goal.

BARGEDDIE AMATEURS 5, CHAPLAINS 0.

THREE well-taken Christopher Dunne counters. Billy McKee bagged a double.

PLAINS 2, BARGEDDIE AMATEURS 5.

IN-form Bargeddie goalkeeper Stephen McGuiness made crucial saves within the opening 15 minutes to put a completely different slant on this league clash. That sparked his teammates into action and Christopher Dunne netted a penalty-kick after a handling offence, followed by goal No 2 from Declan McIlduff (30 mins). Ten minutes later, came the pick of the goals. Dunne collected the ball 45 yards from goal, weaved his way through the Plains rearguard and calmly netted.

With a 3-0 interval lead behind them, Bargeddie hit a fourth (65 mins) through Billy McKee. Plains were far from finished and they twice took advantage of poor defending to reduce the leeway. However, Gray, McKee and Anderson all linked-up to send Dunne through for his 7th of the season, and complete a Man of the Match performance.

GREENOCK HSFP 8, SPRINGBURN THISTLE 1.

POLISHED display from Greenock, who scored through Michael McColgan (2), Gordon Smith (2), Kevin Brown (2), Gary Loughran and Barry Munro.

FINNART B.C. 2, EAST KILBRIDE BURGH 3.

SLOPPY first league (2000) game for the East End team.

Burgh wanted the points more, and led 2-0. Jack McIlveen and Aaron McFadyen (pen) levelled, but EK’s winner came off a long ball into the penalty area, which was poorly defended. Man of the Match Stephen Devlin.

COATBRIDGE ROVERS 2, FINNART B.C.4.

2000 age group. Twice behind, the visitors battled back on one of the worst playing surfaces they will ever encounter.

Ryan Madden cancelled out the opening Rovers goal before halftime after running the length of the park! Underfoot conditions helped restore home advantage, but Jack McIlveen levelled, and when Coatbridge had a player

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sent off (two bookings), Finnart changed their team shape to finish strongly. Man of the Match Danny Gordon supplied a cool finish (3-2), and Jack McIlveen smashed home their fourth goal.

FINNART B.C. 5, CELTIC B.C. 3.

A cracking 1999 match in which Finnart secured their first league win of the season.

Mark Taylor scored a first half double - the second a superb solo run and finish to match – as the home side trailed 3-2.

Former Finnart ‘keeper Dylan McKenzie was kept busy after the interval. Marc Ainslie and David Fraser (2) turned the match in Finnart’s favour. Man of the Match Ronan Lynch.

FINNART B.C. 1, ROSSVALE 5.

RED card for Jay Wallace was a key factor after Finnart appeared to be in control. Rossvale made the extra-man advantage count. Kieran Boubekri netted Rossvale’s goal.

GLENCAIRN 1, FINNART B.C. 1 (GLENS won 4-3 on penalty kicks).

Second Round of the Inspiresport (2003) Scottish Cup. No report made available to Finnart Co-Ordinator Jamie McGowan.

KELVINBRIDGE 1, MARYHILL BLACK STAR 5.

HARLEY’S Sky Bar Strathclyde Cup victory for Star at the Donald Dewar Centre. Two goals apiece from Jamie Docherty and Alex Docherty. Man of the Match Danny Hazlett also on target.

LEA-RIG/HAGHILL A.F.C. 17, EAST END THISTLE 0.

TEN different goalscorers in this Scottish Sunday Amateur Trophy clash. William McArthur (5), James Simpson (4), Brian Eaglesham, William Graham, Marc Murphy, Gareth May, Tony Snodgrass, James Smith, Calvin Scolin and John Mallon. Team Sponsor- Milnbank Housing Association.

RUTHERGLEN ROVERS 0, LEA-RIG/HAGHILL A.F.C. 10.

ANOTHER shut-out as the visitors romped to victory in the First Round (First- Leg) of the Presidents Cup. Scorers: Calvin Scolin (4), Gareth May (3), Marc Murphy, Tony Snodgrass and William McArthur. Team Sponsor – Milnbank Housing Association.

ST DAVID’S A.F.C. 1, MARYHILL THISTLE 3.

GREAT all-round team effort from Maryhill. An own goal, Anthony Chalmers and Man of the Match Scott McEwan.

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JUNIORS: BEWARE OF MORE CUP SHOCKS

JUDGING by the fall-out from recent West of Scotland Cup games, it is a safe bet local junior football managers will be aiming to avoid being on the wrong end of an additional shock result in the national tournament.

The fact that three have home advantage in the Scottish Junior Cup (Second Round) goes for nothing.

Anything can happen “on the day” - and history shows it usually does!

Many a manager has been shown the door after two cup defeats in the month of October.

SHETTLESTON, who survived their West Cup examination in style at Gartcairn, will be going all-out for a complete turnaround when Kilbirnie Ladeside visit Greenfield Park.

Town lost 3-0 on league business at Valefield earlier this month.

By their own admission, too many players never got out of the starting blocks as Ian Gold, Kieran Brannan and Stevie Meechan secured a fully-deserved home victory.

PETERSHILLwelcome a talented Newtongrange Star squad,

who finished fourth in the East Region Super League last season.

I was impressed with Star in a pre-season outing at Pollok. They were the better football team going forward, and only a change in formation (second half) by the homesters stopped them winning.

Newtongrange - celebrating their 125th birthday this season have already been in Junior Cup action. Kris Renton (2, 1 a pen), Lewis Coult (2), and skipper Brian Tolmie netted in their 5-1 home win against Edinburgh United.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE have to solve two major problems when Lanark United visit Keppoch Park - stop conceding poor defensive goals, and finish the game with 11 players!

Both issues need addressed urgently – not only in the Junior Cup - but also if ‘Shire have genuine ambitions about winning Second Division promotion. They were beaten to the third-placed slot last season. I can see the same thing happening again.

Of those clubs facing the unknown on opposition soil, I suggest MARYHILL Juniors have

Shettleston and Maryhill - two of seven local clubs facing Second Round action in the Scottish Junior Cup. landed a tough nut to crack against Lochee United at Thomson Park.

United finished bottom of the East Region Super League last season - winning only four out of 28 games - but recent results indicate there don’t intend staying in the Premier League too long!

I know Lochburn boss Jim Delaney has been doing his home-

work on their Tayside hosts, and he will have noted Lochee and Jeanfield Swifts, who produced a six-goal thriller when they met at the start of October, have quickly set the promotion pace.

ASHFIELD Juniors’ muchchanged squad from last season - which sparked their third successive relegation campaign - will

FINNART B.C. 2000 are aiming to enter the Amsterdam (Holland) Tournament next Easter.

A fund-raising evening is being organised for Harley’s Sky

Bar, Main Street, Rutherglen, on Friday, November 6.

Should be a superb night with raffles, great prizes and something nice to eat.

PLAYERS WANTED FINNART FUND-RAISER

GOALKEEPERS at Boys Club level/ Pro-Youth. A brand-new Monday Night Winter Programme is now well underway at Glasgow Club Petershill. Also Saturday morning sessions at the same venue. Contact the Head Coach at 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 the local community. Contact 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. Now their 2005 Whites squad are seeking new talent. Training two nights each week, and games Saturday morning.

Call 07765538006.

ARSENAL Juniors B.C., based in Maryhill, are looking for players born 2005. The team trains twice a week

at Firhill Sports Complex. Phone 07889550238.

BARGEDDIE COLTS want players born on or before 2010. Call Chris Wright at 07450847292.

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 Youth Club Mini Kickers, ages 3, 4 and 5 years, are starting in the area soon. To register your son/ daughter, text all details to Billy on 07818096752 or email: lyc1980@ hotmail.co.uk.

BARGEDDIE Amateurs, in their first season of Saturday Morning football (SSMAFL), are looking for players for all position. Kickoffs are 10am, and they play home games at Lochend, Easterhouse. Call 07854032058.

GLASGOW THISTLE A.F.C., Division One of the Sunday Central A.F.L., are currently looking for players. Their present training base/ night might change. Contact them at 07767143603 or email: glasgowthistle@live.co.uk.

SWF YOUTH CUP

GLASGOW City will have three different age groups competing in the SWF Youth Scottish Cup Finals.

Their Under-13s, Glasgow City Blacks, defeated Semi-Final opponents, Celtic, 7-1, while Aberdeen 12s knocked out Hearts 4-2.

Glasgow City Under-17s defeated Hibernian 3-1, and will play Celtic, who crushed Hearts 9-0.

Results from the Under-15 Semi-Finals were: Central Girls 9, Glasgow Girls 0; Hibernian 1, Glasgow City 4.

HAMPDEN Park hosted three pairings and one bye for the Quarter-Finals of this season’s Inter League competition.

The Caledonian A.F.L. play Lothian and Edinburgh, Scottish

Amateur Football League meet Ayrshire, and Strathclyde Saturday Morning A.F.L. line-up against the Central Scottish League, Aberdeenshire A.F.A. landed the bye.

STRATHCLYDE Saturday Morning Amateur Football League have

appointed Chris Ward as their Select Team Manager.

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really have to hit new heights against Kilwinning Rangers at Abbey Park.

The Buffs not only won promotion out of the Ayrshire Division last term - finishing three points behind champions Ardrossan Winton Rovers - but also reached the West of Scotland Cup Final, where they lost 4-2 against Arthurlie.

VALE OF CLYDE showed via their Sectional League Cup exploits that they can never be written off, and the Tollcross faithful would be delighted with a draw at Super League Premier Division hosts Beith Juniors.

Biggest dangers to the Tin Pail?

Without doubt Beith are spoilt for choice in the strikers’ department, with Christie, McLean and Reid, plus former Glasgow Perthshire signingPaul Frize.

Finally, spare a thought for ST ROCH Juniors, who face a 160 mile-plus journey north to play Ellon United. The Meadows ground will enjoy a Candy Rock invasion from Glasgow - the like of which they rarely see - and I suspect the home side’s hospitality might include a dram or two of the real Highland drink!

Ellon have never been out of the top three this term in the North Region Super League - which co-incidentally features Banks O’Dee, Hermes, who knocked out Petershill early doors last season and finished up as champions, plus former title winners Culter.

SUNDAY TROPHY

HOLDERS Cranhill United A.F.C. came through the opening round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy, when they beat The Murray Bar 6-4.

Lea-Rig were top-scorers with a 17-0 victory against Eastend

Thistle, Treble Two beat Bellshill Thistle 10-2, and Glasgow Rovers recorded a 3-1 win over visitors Sauchie.

Phoenix United lost 5-0 against Northend, and Crownpoint United were edged out 4-3 in a thriller at Rosehill Thistle.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

TAYLOR MORRISON defeated Emma Boyle in a closely contested Junior Champion Bowls Final at Garrowhill.

Both girls recently teamed up to win the Monklands Bowling Association Junior Pairs Final.

COFFEE MORNING GARROWHILL Bowling Club Ladies Section raised the magnif-

icent sum of £1,642. 26p at their recent Charity Coffee Morning.

BOWLING DANCE

BAILLIESTON Bowling Club are holding their Pres-

entation Dance on Saturday, October 31.

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