Bearsden & Milngavie Directory April/May 2011

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GOLF GOLF TIPS BY DARYN COCHRANE

MOTORING CARS RISING IN VALUE

MOVIES ORANGES & SUNSHINE

TRAVEL THE CAPE PENINSULA

MUSIC ROCKNESS PREVIEW

Business Ÿ Music Ÿ Books Ÿ Motoring Ÿ Travel Ÿ Health Ÿ Food Delivered FREE to 12,500 homes throughout Bearsden & Milngavie

Apr/May 11

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WELCOME Spring has eventually arrived and this means yet another milestone for the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory as we are celebrating our 4th birthday. Time has flown by over the 4 years, increasing the size of the directory and distribution steadily to now bring you our biggest ever edition!

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To help us celebrate, we have devoted the centre pages to highlight special offers for new advertisers who have yet to try the quality advertising that we offer. Hurry though, as these are for a limited time only.

MUSIC REVIEW

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CINEMA: ORANGES & SUNSHINE

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With summer on the horizon, it is also music festival time! check out the line up for RockNess on page 18.

TRAVEL: THE CAPE PENINSULA

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As always any contributions of local interest are always welcome and if you wish to promote the activities of memberships of your club we will be pleased to help. It’s a great way to promote your business locally at a very reasonable cost!

FESTIVALS: ROCKNESS

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INTERIORS: SOMETHING OLD SOMETHING NEW

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MOTORS: RISING IN VALUE

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TECH GUIDE: THE BEST BOOK READERS

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GOLF TIPS:

BY DARYN COCHRANE

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BOOKS: YOU MUST OWN

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We hope you enjoy reading this issue and once again please mention the directory when using any of the advertisers and if you have any suggestions for subjects you would like covered or any new events, please do let us know so we can spread the word.

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Until the next issue!

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MUSIC NEW RELEASES

Radiohead - King of Limbs The King of Limbs cuts their full-length form down to a concise eight tracks and 37 minutes. It’s the bands shortest-ever album with the announcement - a Valentine's present to set hearts, minds and the interweb a-flutter. There is much here that will please the 'Head faithful, who will delight in the claustrophobic likes of Morning Mr Magpie and Little By Little. The King of Limbs is another great album from Britains most consistently brilliant band.

Gorillaz: The Fall A download of ‘The Fall’ was originally gifted to members of the Gorillaz fan club on December 25, 2010 and is now available on general release.

Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn created the entirety of 'The Fall' on his Apple iPad, whilst on an American tour with the band supporting 2010's 'Plastic Beach' album. A musical diary was recorded and the result is a collection of 15 tracks, some with vocals, some without, some combined performances and some solo. Featuring guest appearances from Mick Jones and Paul Simon, as well as soul legend Bobby Womack, who also co-wrote a song and is a stunning album from start to finish.

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light 'Wasting Light' is the seventh studio album from US rockers Foo Fighters, following up 2007's 'Echoes, Silence, Patience And Grace. The album was recorded entirely on analog tape in the garage of Grohl’s home in California’s San Fernando Valley. The no computers/no software backto-basics approach has resulted in arguably the strongest effort of the band’s 15-year-plus career and has produced the awesome sound of a band massively rejuvenated.

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AT THE CINEMA ORANGES AND SUNSHINE

Jim Loach's drama ‘Oranges and Sunshine’ tells the story of one of the UK's biggest social scandals: the forced migration of British children to the colonies, and of Margaret Humphreys (Watson), the Nottingham social worker who uncovered it.

The tale begins as Margaret is approached by Charlotte (Federay Holmes), a young Australian woman trying desperately to find her true identity. Although at first her story seems ludicrous - put on a boat for Australia alone at the age of four after being told her mother had died Margaret decides to investigate and discovers that the woman's mother is not dead after all, and that something strange is afoot.

After reuniting Charlotte with her mother, Margaret travels to Perth to meet her also-deported brother Jack (Hugo Weaving). As more and more 'orphans' start to come out of the woodwork, Margaret realises that Jack and Charlotte's case is merely the tip of a huge, horrifying iceberg, namely, the deportation of over 130,000 children in care who were sent abroad to commonwealth countries. Many were destined for Australia, where they were tempted with 'oranges and

sunshine' but instead found physical labour, institutions, and in some cases, dreadful abuse.

Almost singlehandedly, Margaret takes on the authorities, raiding archives and reuniting families in an attempt to gain justice for a scandal hidden from the British public for years.

Considering the shocking premise and the emotional scarring that we are told affects these children as adults, Sunshine and Oranges should really pack more of a disturbing punch than it does. Jim Loach (son of Ken) is a prolific and respected TV director, but this debut into feature-length offerings suffers at times from a slow script by Rona Munro, which almost seems afraid to tackle the enormity of the subject matter.

That said, it has all the grit you might expect of a movie from the Loach stable, with Emily Watson perfectly cast as the determined human rights champion. The story is told with dignity and grace, but without crossing the line into sentimentality and mawkishness, at the same time exposing the dreadful personal cost that can come as a result of bad political decisions.

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TRAVEL THE CAPE PENINSULA

Head for the top of Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula spreads below you, a dramatic finger of land jutting out 60 km into the ocean, bristling with peaks, fringed with rugged cliffs, coves and bays and pockets of suburbia surprisingly at ease in this stunning National Park, on the very edge of Cape Town.

It’s easy to forget the courage of early explorers as they sailed down the coast to round Africa’s most southwesterly point. Battered, as it was then, by the cool waters of the Atlantic, the western shore is peppered with exclusive villas - think Madonna, Beckham or Elton John - and sandy beaches such as Camp and Hout Bay, renowned for their seafood restaurants and romantic sunsets. Inland, the road climbs over craggy mountains, skirts vineyards and riding stables and, here and there, a thatched cottage straight out of rural England, before reaching the nature reserve.

Stretching from the west coast, with its rich ‘forest of

kelp’, to the eastern shore and the usually calm waters of False Bay, these wild open lands are covered with fynbos, an ancient scrub with over 1000 indigenous plants, including the bright King Protea and orange Pincushion, making the Western Cape the smallest but richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms. The wild life follows suite. Ramblers might spot antelopes and zebras, ostriches, 250 species of birds and Chacma baboons who have bred here for a million years. Out at sea, Southern Right whales, dolphins and seals frolic in the waves.

Whatever the season, the weather may well take a turn for the worse when you approach the Cape of Storms, so called by the Portuguese explorer Dias who discovered it in 1488. Later Vasco de Gama renamed it the Cape of Good Hope, honouring the new passage to the East and its lucrative trading route.

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Africa’s most south-westerly point was long thought to be the meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, but this is in fact found 150 km or so to the east, depending on prevailing winds. Standing on the legendary Cape of Good Hope is awesome but even more spectacular is its neighbour, Cape Point, on the south-eastern tip of the peninsula. Come gale force winds or driving rain, redwing starlings twitter along the path all the way to the cliff top.

colourful harbours and cobbled streets. There’s Cork Bay, all ceramics and fishing boats, Fish Hoek, framed by mountains or Simon’s Town remembering its illustrious visitors, Nelson and Kipling. Just minutes away, a colony of jackass penguins live on Boulders beach, digging their nests in the sand, basking on the rocks, wobbling in and out of the water, untroubled by noisy Egyptian geese and cormorants. Fluffy babies peep out of the holes, the most endearing residents on the tip of Africa.

Whether you walk up to the lighthouse or take the funicular, Cape Point truly rises like the end of the world, often drifting in low cloud and mist, parting now and then to reveal the last sliver of land edged with vertiginous cliffs. There is nothing ahead of you but vast churning waters melting into an ever changing sky.

After such untamed wilderness, the east coast greets you like a breath of fresh air with warm sheltered waters, sweeping sands and quiet villages with

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Pets Plus - Your local pets paradise Pets Plus is the recently opened pet store for Bearsden and Milngavie situated at Milngavie Road, Kessington.

Local store owner James has been working in various Pet Shops around Glasgow and with his love of animals his goal was always to open a shop of his own.

The store offers a wide range and selection of animal products, with a great choice and variety, many of which are tried and tested by James and his team. They also stock leading brands such as Royal Canin, Eukanuba, Burns, Iams, Hills, James Wellbeloved and much more!

small animals including birds, fish and rabbits to cages and hutches or treats, toys and scratch posts, we also offer outdoor exercise runs for rabbits and guinea-pigs along with flea and tick treatments. If you are going on holiday you can leave your pet with us to take care of it knowing your pet is in safe hands.”

Pets Plus will have regular special offers and at the moment they have the following: £5 off all 15kg Burns Dog Food £10 off all 15kg Royal Canin Dog Food £5 off all 4kg Royal Canin Dog Food Eukanuba 3kg Dog food reduced to £9.99 £1 Off Excel 2KG Rabbit and Guinea Pig food 3 for 2 on Johnson’s Flea and Tick treatments

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James goes on to say “Please don't hesitate to come into the shop if you need our services or just for a browse at the great selection of pets and pet foods we have on offer. Our experienced and friendly staff will be more than happy to help you.”

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THIS IS THE YEAR OF THE NESS!

Get ready for year’s award winning monster Highland music bash, RockNess, on 10-12 June.

The dazzling line up features heaps of incredible acts including headliners KASABIAN, THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS and PAOLO NUTINI plus GLASVEGAS, MARK RONSON, MAGNETIC MAN, KATY B, THE WOMBATS, GROOVE ARMADA, EXAMPLE, FRIGHTENED RABBIT, THE CRIBS, ANNIE MAC, LAIDBACK LUKE and BOYS NOIZE to name a few.

Expect lashings of the finest electronic courtesy of the brand new SUB CLUB SOUND SYSTEM Arena with very special guests including MAGDA, MODESELEKTOR, JAMIE XX, OPTIMO, SUBCULTURE and SENSU. Plus join the biggest birthday party ever held at RockNess – SOMA RECORDS 20 YEARS - at the visual extravaganza that is the ARCADIA AFTERBURNER with ANDREW WEATHERALL, DERRICK CARTER and Glasgow’s SUNDAY CIRCUS, plus many more incredible acts.

What’s more, the good times just keep on rolling with another unmissable new arena – ROCK N ROLL CIRCUS – where the cream of comedy will ensure rip roaring giggles galore each day before the arena is transformed into a hedonistic musical clubbing utopia at night. And in what promises to be the funniest two hours the festival will have ever witnessed, Sunday night in ROCK N ROLL CIRCUS closes with the insanity of ‘AN AUDIENCE WITH THE CUBAN BROTHERS’ as the RockNess legends host a raft of their famous friends and create a hilarious mix of mischief and mayhem.

With the very best on site entertainment and hospitality including a fantastic new VIP area, plus those breathtaking, world famous views, this is the ‘Year of the Ness’.

To find out more or book tickets visit www.rockness.co.uk

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Flooring solutions for any room Woody’s Flooring is a small family run, independent flooring showroom with a collection of quality, contemporary carpet, wood, cushioned flooring and laminate flooring situated on Dalsetter Avenue in Drumchapel.

Both father and son, Paul and Nick have over 15 years experience in the industry and are looking forward to celebrating the first anniversary of their Drumchapel showroom in April.

The showroom carries thousands of samples from all the leading manufacturers including; Karndean, Abingdon and Lifestyle Floors. With the abundant options of flooring available from beautiful wooden floors in reception rooms and hallways, to soft and stylish carpets in the bedroom and stunning Kardean in the kitchen there’s a floor that will meet your every requirement and co-ordinate perfectly with your decor, not only that but they also stock products from environmentally sustainable materials such as bamboo which will enhance indoor air quality and improve the comfort and ambiance of the building environment.

Their carpet range covers every budget and includes a

variety of unusual types such as shaggy, sparkle, trendy stripes and bound edge stripes along with stair rods to compliment your staircase and provide a beautiful finish to any home Woody’s also offer a floor fitting service that cannot be surpassed, with attention to detail and pride in their workmanship will always do justice to your new floor covering. Paul goes on to tell us “We constantly check prices against the internet and other local shops to ensure that you get best value and a fair deal.”

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INTERIORS SOMETHING OLD SOMETHING NEW Unexpected and individual, unique and environmentally friendly, well-made and timelessly appealing how does this sound?

Whether we’re talking vintage, retro, antique or, erm, just plain old, there are heaps of good reasons why adding a wellchosen selection of ‘mature’ furnishings to any room scheme can be enormously successful. Old pieces make a statement, have a fascinating history and are built to last. The quality of old pine, for example, is vastly superior to that of new pine (and a nicer colour, too), and old mirrors are much more flattering. What’s more, including even just one antique piece in an otherwisemodern room will add texture and subtle individuality.

But just how do you combine old with new, contemporary with classic? Especially when the aim is to be both good-looking and practical, with a look that won’t go out of fashion in the next five minutes.

As with all interior design schemes, it’s best to start by assessing your room. Measure it and draw a plan, marking in such key elements as windows, doors, built-in cupboards, radiators, light fittings, plus sockets and so on. Do you need to make any structural changes? If so, now’s the time. If the structure is fine, consider the room’s size and shape, and whether its architectural style will affect the way in which you decorate. Work out where furniture will go, and whether you have too much or too little of it. Now you have a good idea of what type of things you’ll need to look out for whether you’re planning a trip to the high street, a charity shop, car boot sale or auction house.

room. When you have chosen a piece that you really love, you can build a scheme around it. It could be a chaise longue, a lamp or a hand-made vase try to complement its characteristics with other key pieces and to provide a pleasant contrast with others. It’s a subtle one, this. Too much contrived matching and the room will look forced; too many contrasting elements and it will lack coherence. It all comes down to a combination of instinct and trial and error just keep on trying until everything feels right.

The next important principle is to concentrate on timeless designs. If it’s well designed, whatever era it dates from, it will work with other pieces. Another good rule is to keep floors, walls and woodwork neutral. They won’t date and, more importantly, won’t clash with your one-off furnishings. On a similar note, avoid having more than one, or perhaps two, ‘statement’ pieces in a

Colour can be an excellent ally, drawing together disparate items so that they co-ordinate well. It could be that you re-upholster an old armchair and choose coordinating cushions for a new sofa, adding in a picture with elements of the same colour, or a vase in a complementary shade. Bingo! An appealing room appears as if by magic.

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And of course, the easiest a n d c h e a p e s t transformation of all is to repaint. Tables, cabinets and sideboards, wardrobes and chests of drawers, and in particular wooden chairs and stools, can all be rescued, restored and transformed quite easily.

modern piece, or adding a touch of class to something frumpy and old-fashioned. If you’re feeling bold, you can even add or remove mouldings, replace solid doors with glazing, or fit additional hanging rails or hooks.

The final guideline is perhaps the most important of all: don’t forget function. Old or new, every piece you choose should do its job brilliantly. Mend that sticking drawer or wobbly chair and then you can be as bold and imaginative as you dare, putting together rooms that are as enjoyable to live in as they are to look at.

A selection of cheap wooden chairs, for example, will look fabulous painted the same matt off-white, no matter how disparate their style a superbly simple way to mix old and new. A paint job is ideal for a junk-shop find or an old Ikea purchase though obviously not for valuable antiques.

This witty combination of old and new works well thanks to the simplicity of the colour scheme.

Changing knobs and handles can also make a dramatic difference, giving a vintage feel to a cheap,

Katherine Sorrell’s new book, The Vintage Modern Home, is out now, published,

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AUDITECHNIKCENTRE

Your best alternative to the dealer

Tired of main dealer prices? Are you looking for alternative garage services at affordable prices?

Audi Technik is a local independent full service and repair facility specialising in Audi, Volkswagen, Seat & Skoda.

Based in Bishopbriggs, Audi Technik Centre is a garage you can trust were all makes and models are welcome. Owner William Connolly is a fully trained Audi master technician with over 20 years experience within the VW group of vehicles, so you can be confident that both you and your vehicle are in safe hands.

They undertake all types of work, from servicing, replacing timing belts to full engine diagnostics with all service books stamped to validate warranties.

Your car will also have its electronic management system checked and service interval light reset. Owner William tells us “We only use genuine parts and as a VW group specialist garage, we give all of our customers the highest quality service, regardless of whether you have an old or new vehicle”.

William then goes on to say “Regular vehicle servicing is often overlooked by car owners however it is more important than most vehicle owners realise. By keeping your service book up-to-date you will retain a better resale value when you come to sell your vehicle.”

Did you know that servicing and maintaining your car at Audi Technik Centre does not affect your

manufacturer’s warranty? In October 2003, European Legislation came into force allowing motorists to use any garage of their choice to service their cars without invalidating the manufacturer’s warranty. This basically means you are free to benefit from the competitive pricing and individual service offered by your local independent garage.

If you are looking for a little more fun or performance for your car, then Audi Technik Centre can assist you too.

They offer performance tuning and modifications to most models including MTM tuning, suspension, uprated brakes, induction and exhaust modifications plus many more. When it comes to increasing the performance of your VW group car, then Audi Technik is a great place to start.

Fault Finding & Diagnosis: The garage have fault finding and diagnosis service which is dedicated to vehicles from the Volkswagen & Audi Group (VAG) range, using the latest diagnostics equipment including the VAS 5052, the official VW & Audi system to assist us in trouble shooting your problem. The VAS system is connected to VW Audi in Germany which gives them access to their vast technical resource library with everything from wiring diagrams to key codes.

Choosing Audi Technik Centre gives you the reassurance and peace of mind that your car is professionally maintained by a qualified technician in a reliable independent garage at a competitive price.

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Signature Interiors Down an unassuming Kirkintilloch side-street lies an amazing Aladdin’s Cave of fabrics,wallpapers and home accessories. Over the past 35 years, Signature Interiors has built-up a reputation second-to-none when it comes to making their customer’s houses into homes.

Now is an exciting time for the family company, as the Bishopbriggs couple who started the business have recently passed the torch onto their three daughters.

Lara Cairney is now the face of the business, with two decades of experience in home interiors, who will help turn your dreams into reality. Meanwhile, Gillian Duthie and Elizabeth Rodden are behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. Lara can create anything from a cushion cover to sumptuous fullydesigned interiors, all to your exact specifications.

Their shop contains a dazzling array of gorgeous fabrics and furnishings, with customers free to come along and have a browse and a chat over a cup of coffee, with no pressure to buy.

For your dream home

If you have already found the perfect fabric elsewhere they will be happy to advise and manufacture it into whatever you need for your home. Everything is made in their own workshop above their Kirkintilloch premises, enabling them to deliver a standard of excellence as they have total control of each job from inception through to delivery.

Also, with extensive experience of kitting-out showhomes to developer’s exacting standards, you can be sure that everything from Signature Interiors will ooze quality.

Lara and her team aim to sell you a unique personal style tailored to both budget and taste, and are often able to source items for a fraction of the price offered by high street retailers.

To see just what is possible visit Signature Interiors in Kirkintilloch’s Old Mill Park today

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Showhome Specialists

Ÿ Designer Fabrics Ÿ Wallpaper Ÿ Lighting Ÿ Mirrors Ÿ Furniture Ÿ Home Accessories We guarantee a top quality bespoke service of curtains and soft furnishings, all manufactured in our sewing room and can be installed by our experienced fitters at an extremely competitive cost tailored to suit any budget. Fabric companies we use include: Designers Guild, Today Interiors, Romo, Villa Nova, Osborne & Little, Jane Churchill, Harlequin, Monkwell Crowson, Kandola, Casamance & Prestigious.

Design Consultations Available Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 4pm Visit our showroom Old Mill Park Industrial Estate Kirkintilloch, G66 1SS Tel: 0141 775 1745

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ROOF & GUTTER REPAIR SPECIALISTS For all types of roof repairs re-pointing, slating tiling and leadwork Specialists in UPVC Roofline, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits and Bargeboards

All our roof work is guaranteed and carried out by fully qualified tradesmen Roofs de-mossed and treated Insurance work undertaken

0800 028 7124 (24 Hour) 0141 952 6620 (Office) CALL TODAY FOR A FREE INSPECTION & NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

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Jo Jingles in now established as the UK's leading provider of structured and interactive music and movement classes for babies and young children.

Jo Jingles is a happy little fellow all dressed in red and yellow. He loves to stimulate young minds and teach children to:

The classes are carefully structured and each week we introduce educational themes i.e. colours, shapes, numbers, animals using well-known nursery rhymes and action songs.

Children have "hands-on" experience with at least two percussion instruments e.g. drums, tambourine, bells and they get to join in with 'little Jo' who is always ready with the actions. He also knows over 1000 songs, some familiar and others that are unique to Jo Jingles.

♫ To p l a y p e r c u s s i o n i n s t r u m e n t s expressively. ♫ To sing songs. ♫ To hold a tune. ♫ To find the rhythm to move and dance to. ♫ To make new friends.

Jo Jingles is celebrating it's 15th year this year. To celebrate this milestone I would like to offer a free CD to all those new to Jo Jingles who sign up for a block of classes.

Little Jo

Our experienced presenters run classes in a friendly and informal manner so you can be safe in the knowledge that your child, and maybe you too will learn about music in a stimulating and secure environment.

A new "Jingle Babies" class beginning in May in Milngavie. This class is for babies from 3 months to 1 year. For a limited time babies under 6 months are free. Please mention the directory when booking your Jo Jingles session.

For details contact Alison Nicholson

07803 987532 Email: alison@funkydanceparties.co.uk www.funkydanceparties.co.uk RSA Qualified Fitness Instructor Diploma Dance & Mum! Public Liability Insurance & Disclosure Scotland

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Look at our website for examples of previous jobs: www.gbmltd.com

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Cambium - CREATING SPACE within space Cambium Creative Solutions are an innovative and creative company offering customised joinery services run by local Bishopbriggs brothers Barry and Raymond McGinlay. Along with their team, the company have a wealth of over 40 years experience between them in the joinery industry.

The company has recently moved to new premises just off Alexandra Parade in the City Park Industrial Estate giving them the space and utilities needed. Barry tells us “We decided to open this business because we felt that despite a booming home improvement market, there was a gap and a demand for a customised furniture service that offers individuality away from the High Street.”

When it comes to furniture, Cambium offers a creative solution tailored to individual clients needs. Every home or office has that awkward corner, sloping ceiling or alcove where nothing seems to fit. Their unique craftsmanship and vision can help solve these problems. Everyone would love to fill that space and utilise it with maximum effect.

Customised joinery requires expertise and planning and they ensure that this process, from concept to installation, is undertaken in a professional and timely manner and their work is only finished when the client is happy. Design and consultation is part of their service.

CAD and concept drawings can be provided if required.

With a customised service, clients can be part of the experience by picking the amount of shelves, handles, colour or finish. From a period skirting to an oak staircase, Cambium can guarantee a professional, high quality service to fit all budgets. Specialising in storage solutions, display cabinets, home entertainment units and much more all using sustainably sourced timber and MDF products and with a spray booth facility they can achieve a professional factory finish.

The workshop is designed to manage all joinery and carpentry requirements and they welcome all enquires from existing tradesmen to make a job easier for them.

Barry explains “We take your problem and replace it with a solution and we know how to make the most of the space you live or work in. Our complete design, build and installation service includes home/office visits, consultations, and an understanding of what can be achieved with your space as well as the vision to take your design or idea further.”

At Cambium you will be assured of a friendly and reliable service, most of their work comes from recommendations and they pride themselves on the quality of the joinery that they manufacture.

To see what they do in more detail please look at the company website with examples of previous work carried out - www.cambium.org.uk

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Customised furniture Clever Storage Solutions Entertainment & AV units Bookcases Bespoke vanity units Window seats and shutters Woodwork restoration Upcycle existing pieces

Contact us today for a no obligation quote

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Bain Electrical Services ¡ ALARMS ¡ SOCKETS ¡ FREE ESTIMATES ¡ REWIRES ¡ FUSE BOARD UPGRADES ¡ LIGHTING Industrial Commercial Domestic Inspection & Testing, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Certification

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MOTORS RISING IN VALUE Car buyers are used to driving their new purchase off the forecourt and it instantly plummeting in value. It’s a fact of motoring life. Or is it? What if we told you there are some cars out there that are actually rising in value? And we’re not just talking about automotive exotica either.

We spoke to experts from trade price bible CAP as well as leading auction house BCA to uncover the cars that are turning residual values on their heads.

‘There are some classic and sports cars that will keep going up in value,’ one expert told us. ‘Others will simply hold firm. But it’s all dependent on how much you use them and their condition.’

So here are our depreciation-busting top picks.

around £3,500 to £4,000 even with as many as 100,000 miles on the clock. But prices for well looked after Countryman, Convertible and Clubman models are the firmest.

Ford GT London-based dealer Clive Sutton specialises in selling the most exclusive supercars. He often sees cars rise in value, but if he was spending his money it would be the Ford GT he’d shell out on. ‘The Ferrari Enzo was the one to go for a while ago, but prices have cooled,’ he told us. ‘Now the Ford GT is the car to invest in.’

Jeep Wrangler This one surprised us too. CAP has found that the Hard Top 4.0 Sahara two-door model with an automatic gearbox has risen £475 in the last 12 months to a trade price of £5,450. CAP says even at this price it’s considered to be a cheap, heavy-duty vehicle but only for those that can afford to run it.

MINI BCA says despite the volumes currently being sold, the Mini is a future classic in waiting. The auction house told us that One models are selling well for To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

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for the Volante Convertible version of the stunning Aston Martin DB7 have risen £1,300 in the trade during the last year, according to CAP. An 04-reg, 50,000 miler currently costs £31,400. ‘Today’s buyers appear less concerned about running costs than they were 12 months ago,’ said CAP.

Audi R8 It’s the V8-engined sports car from Audi that’s popular with buyers, reports CAP. Our experts said it had a slow start in the used market, but in the last 12 months a 2007 model with 20,000 miles has risen £1,900 in the trade to £53,100. ‘It’s increasing in popularity,’ said CAP’s man in the know.

Aston Martin DB7 This is a good sign that the recession is easing. Prices

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S. Hansen Joinery Ltd Joiners & Builders specialising in: New Build, Extensions, Attic conversions, Internal alterations, Renovations, Steel work, Kitchens, Fitted bedrooms & studies, Bathrooms, Windows & doors, Roof & property maintenance, Insurance work, Decking & fencing All work completed by qualified tradesmen Contact Scott Hansen on:

Bearsden T: 0141 942 5098 M: 07766 752 684 E-Mail: scott.hansen@live.co.uk

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That’s all there is too it.

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The grid has numbers, but nothing has to add up to anything else.

You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic.

It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s addictive!

Solving time is typically 10 to 30 minutes, depending on your skill and experience.

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TECH GUIDE THE BEST E BOOK READERS FOR BOOKWORMS Holidays: a time to relax, turn off the phone and catch up on all those books you’ve been meaning to read.

Thanks to ebook readers there’s no need to stuff your suitcase full of books when you travel, but which one’s the best for holiday reading?

There are three big players in the UK ebook market: Apple, with its iPads; Amazon, with its Kindle; and Sony, with its Reader devices. There are others - for example Waterstone’s offers a range of ebook readers from firms including Elonex and iRiver, while recent Androidpowered tablet computers boast Google Books software - but for now it’s a three-horse race.

There are some big differences between the devices. If you want a do-it-all that doubles as an ebook reader, then Apple’s iPad 2 is the way to go: it’s a proper computer that can edit video, make music, browse the Internet and play games. Android-powered tablets are very similar.

There are downsides to all that power, though. The first is price - iPad 2s start at around £440, rising to nearly £700 for the top-end model. The second is the screen tablet computers use laptop-style screens, which are hopeless in direct sunlight. They’re also power hungry.

The iPad’s ten-hour battery life is impressive in computer terms, but it’s terrible compared to a device such as Amazon’s Kindle.

The Kindle (pictured here) has an e-ink display, which is the closest to real ink on paper from an electronic device.

That means it’s quite happy in direct sunlight, very easy on the eyes there’s no tired-eyes feeling that comes from staring at a screen for hours - and it’s very small and light, although it also means the Kindle can’t cope with colour images, let alone video. E-ink only uses

power when you change the page, so battery life is extraordinary: tablets need charging daily, but e-ink devices last for weeks between charges.

There are two Kindles: the Wi-Fi-only one at £111, and the 3G one at £152. The former is the better bet. Unless you intend to read newspapers on it (you can subscribe and have them delivered wirelessly) there’s no real need for a 3G mobile connection - simply transfer books via Wi-Fi when you’re at home. Kindles store up to 3,500 books, so you’re unlikely to run out of things to read when you’re travelling.

The problem with the Kindle is that it’s an Amazon-only effort: if you want to read copy-protected books (most mainstream ebook releases are copy-protected), you’ll need to buy them from Amazon. It’s a similar story with the iPad 2 - its iBooks software expects you to buy from the iBooks shop. If that sounds too restrictive, then Sony would like to show you something.

Sony’s Readers (pictured below) are based on the same idea as the Kindle and costs much the same (at the time of writing the PRS350 is £149), but it has two interesting features: its e-ink screen is a touch screen, which makes using the device much easier, and its formats of choice are EPUB and PDF. Such books are sold in all kinds of places - all Waterstone’s titles are in EPUB or PDF format - so you’re not limited to a single ebook shop.

So what’s best? If you want a do-everything device, choose a tablet - but if you’re a bookworm, try an e-ink display

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At Laptop & PC Doctor we offer expert advice and a fast, cost effective service by experienced PC engineers.

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We offer many services which include: Repairs and Servicing Data Recovery Virus + Spyware Removal Networking Laptop Power Socket Repairs Home Call-outs Screen & other Hardware Replacements Same Day Emergency Services Apple Mac Repairs Laptop and PC Sales

Web: www.laptopandpcdoctor.co.uk Email: mail@laptopandpcdoctor.co.uk Visit your local experts at 59 Milngavie Road Bearsden, G61 2DW (opposite ASDA)

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Services Offered: ž Carpet & upholstery cleaning ž Oriental & modern rug cleaning ž Expert spot and stain removal ž Dust mite removal ž Leather cleaned and conditioned ž Curtains cleaned in situ ž All work fully insured and guaranteed ž Organic products used - no harsh chemicals ž Guardsman anti-stain protection programmes

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General Junk

THE waste collection and rubbish removal service business needs. From water-coolers to colour copiers, from files to filters, from desks to desk tops, even fixtures and fittings.

Trade Junk: At General Junk, we appreciate that your time is your money. General Junk offers you the opportunity to solely concentrate on your profession. With one free phone call, we can allocate a two hour window, provide no obligation upfront all inclusive rates, and dedicated manpower to lift, load and dispose of all your junk on the spot.

General Junk is a waste collection and rubbish removal business with a difference covering domestic, garden, office and trade waste collection, from single items to full clearances.

Home Junk: Whatever the reason, General Junk removes the burden of domestic waste disposal. From cutlery and crockery, to tables and chairs, to doors and windows, even bricks and mortar, we specialise in general junk removal. Whatever you want to dispose of, whether an individual item or a full house clearance, we are here to service your needs.

Garden Junk: General Junk offers an unrivalled garden clearance service. From acres of scrubland to an unwanted window box, our garden clearance service covers any junk. Our teams come prepared for a mammoth task, so no matter the scale of the job we're ready to dig in. From sheds to gazebos, from shrubs to trees, from hoes to hoses, from bird baths to gnomes, even dirty great concrete slabs! We remove patios, we remove furniture, we remove greenhouses.

Whatever you want to dispose of, whether an individual item or a full garden clearance.

Office Junk: Whatever the reason, General Junk provides a fast, efficient and professional service tailored to your

We've got waste disposal down to a fine art. Our waste collection service is second to none. Skip hire is a thing of the past. General Junk's waste collection process is designed with you in mind. One free phone call, one free quote agreed and we collect, load and dispose of your domestic waste. It's that simple!

Rubbish removal shouldn't mean rubbish service.

We do what we say we will, when we say we will. All of our staff are trained to respect your property. We will make every effort to ensure that your property is left exactly the way we find it, minus the junk At General Junk there are no hidden costs. Our pricing policy is as clear and simple. You only pay for the amount of junk collected. Our prices include all labour and disposal charges (i.e. landfill or transfer station)..

So, if you have General Junk that you want to dispose of responsibly, call us FREE today

To book a General Junk Collection

freephone 0500 436 3725

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Get rid of your junk with just one FREE phone call General Junk is a waste collection and rubbish removal business with a difference. We pride ourselves on customer service. Our waste collection process is designed with you in mind. Rubbish collection should not mean rubbish service.

We do exactly what we say we will, when we say we will. We collect, load and responsibly dispose of any non-hazardous waste, from single items to full clearances. We even clean up after ourselves.

So if you have general junk that you want to dispose of, call us free today.

U name it WE clear it House Office Garden Trade Garages Single items to full clearances

Fully Licensed Fully Insured Uniformed Staff One Dedicated Service One FREE call 0500 436 3725 Mob 07812 596 639

Whenever possible we aim to recycle uplifted junk.

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PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR PRINTING? A6 POSTCARDS - FULL COLOUR 300 gsm 5000 Double Side 10000 Double Side

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GOLF TIP TEE BOX DRILLS - By Daryn Cochrane PGA Professional at Esporta Dougalston For a drill that addresses power and consistency off the tee (or any long shot for that matter).

Hit it a Mile Driving the golf ball with today’s new drivers is arguably the most enjoyable part of the game. There is hardly an amateur golfer on the planet that wouldn’t love a few extra meters on their drive. Here are four basic check points that could add yards to your tee shots!

Tee the ball Higher - If you want to get the proper angle into the ball and put the right kind of spin on the ball, be sure to tee it up (half the ball above the driver at address).

Extension through the shot – Don’t collapse too early, focus on keeping your right arm straight and extending through the ball well after impact. Hopefully these tips will add valued yards to your game!

For any further help with your game, you can call me on 0 1 4 1 9 4 2 4 0 4 8 , e m a i l m e a t daryn.cochrane@foremostgolf.com or pop into my shop at Esporta Milngavie. Have a fabulous golfing month!

Daryn Cochrane AA(T) PGA Professional

Take the club back low and slow – Far too often when amateurs swing a driver too hard, it starts with a quick backswing and no width. LOW and SLOW is the key.

Turn your weight behind the ball – don’t get stuck on your front foot, make sure when you swing, you can feel your weight turning onto you back thigh and foot.

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Esporta Health Clubs 142 Strathblane Road Milngavie G62 8HJ www.esporta.com

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Froscote Roofing UPVC Fascias, Soffits & Gutters

The Felt Roofing Specialists

All types of Felt Roofing: Domestic & Commercial

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Tel: 0141 552 5125 / 07710 233 395

KEEP A SHINE ON YOUR BLINDS ¶ All makes cleaned and repaired ¶ Blinds altered to fit new windows ­ Domestic & Commercial ¶ Over 25 years experience ¶ Fast reliable service ¶ FREE collection, delivery & fitting

10% Discount with this advert WE NOW SELL NEW BLINDS, SO WE NOW LOOK AFTER YOUR BLINDS LONG AFTER THE SALE

Tel: 0141 775 0133 Mob: 07904 409 670 www.blindcleaning.co.uk

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Tel: 0141 587 7851 Mob: 07990 531 989

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BOOKS BOOKS YOU MUST OWN! Fancy some practical jokes and having a laugh at the expense of others? Luckily, there’s no need with our top three humorous books - great for giving and guaranteed to tickle the funny bone (no itching powder or whoopee cushions required)

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1000 Unforgettable Senior Moments: by Tom Friedman Don’t be put off by the fact that the author only managed to remember 246, you still get value for money with this hilarious collection of anecdotes, from when Jimmy Carter left the codes he needed to launch a nuclear missile strike in his suit jacket pocket (at the dry cleaners) to the time Emerson forgot Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's name (at Longfellow's funeral). It’s nice to know you’re not the only one, isn’t it?

The Tommy Cooper Joke Book: compiled by John Fisher Crammed full of tricks, one-liners, jokes and wit from the great comic, this book is a delightful and fun collection. Recounting the time Tommy’s friend drowned in a bowl of muesli (due to a particularly strong currant) and culinary advice such as how to prevent rice from sticking (cook each grain separately), this title is sure to have its readers in stitches.

101 Things to Do Before You're Five by Sally Norton Out now in paperback, this hilarious book captures all those disgusting and awful things we do when we’re small. A great gift for new parents, and indeed anyone who was ever young and stupid enough to share the dog’s dinner.

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Paul’s DIY Services EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN

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A & A Electrics Ltd All Electrical Work Undertaken Full Rewires to Single Sockets

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE DECORATING Ÿ CARPENTRY Ÿ FLATPACKS HOME REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS SMALL JOBS VERY WELCOME FREE ESTIMATES NO CALL OUT FEE

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Call Allan on: 07828 433 065 / 0141 586 8009

Email: allan.pollock603@yahoo.com

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Your health - bites & stings When an insect bites or stings you, it makes a small hole in your skin, usually in order to feed on your blood. The sting will contain chemicals which are an irritant and will trigger a very mild through to a very severe reaction.

you unsure to do consult GP.

Most stings are unnoticed at the time except those of bees and wasps, but the swelling and itchiness that follows brings it to your notice.

If your skin becomes particularly itchy as a result of being bitten, a flannel soaked in cold water and taking paracetamol or ibuprofren can relieve the discomfort. Over the counter preparations may also help, or if you are really suffering, your GP will prescribe crotamiton cream. Antihistamines may be recommended to help reduce the reaction.

If can still see the sting in the wound you should remove it as soon as possible. It is better to scrape it out than to use tweezers as pinching it can cause the venom sac to further deposit its contents into your skin. There is one important exception to this though, and that is if you have a tick which has latched itself onto any part of your body. This will look rather like a dark, swollen tag mole and it must be completely removed otherwise you risk developing Lyme disease. You can use tweezers to remove a tick ensuring you pull straight up rather than twisting the tick out. If

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Finally, despite the temptation, try to avoid scratching the area as this increases the risk that the bite will become infected, especially if your hands are dirty.

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Affordable Digital TV Satellite TV Installation Digital Aerials Supplied & Fitted, Reception Problems Solved LCD/Plasma Wall Mounts, Domestic & Commercial Systems Free On-site Survey

Tel: 0141 558 1616 Mob: 07854 969 945

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Traditional Indian Cuisine

Special Opening Offer 2 Course Set Meal

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7 days - 5pm till late

Try our specialist tiffin menu served everyday from 5pm

MEAL & DRINKS DEAL 7 DAYS A WEEK

Buffet & 5 Drinks Fri + Sat £21.95 Sun - Thur £19.95

Buffet & 3 Drinks Fri + Sat £16.95 Sun - Thur £14.95

This offer MUST be quoted on arrival at restaurant

All parties catered for - Takeaway Party Food

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OPEN 7 DAYS SUN - THUR 5PM - 11PM FRI - SAT 5PM - MIDNIGHT HOME DELIVERY 5PM - LATE

120 Dumbarton Road |Glasgow G11 6NY|

0141 339 2068 / 400 0287

www.rasoi-indian-kitchen.co.uk

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Burnbank - A home from home for your pet The Burnbank Pet Hotel in Queenzieburn has recently changed hands in December 2010 and is now a family business run by Lisa McCabe and her Dad James Kerr, offering the best overnight accommodation in the area for cats and dogs. They also offer a day care service for both cats and dogs and are open all year round, which is uncommon for boarding establishments.

They aim to provide the best quality service you could hope for. Lisa explains “As pet owners ourselves, we understand the anxiety which comes with leaving your feline and canine friends when you go on holiday, as after all they are part of the family! We offer comfortable surroundings and lots of cuddles and attention, therefore a typical home from home experience.”

The cattery has room for 40 cats per night, all comfortably set out with beds, blankets and toys. The cattery is also well heated, therefore keeping them toasty and warm during the winter months and the dog kennels can accommodate 50 dogs per night, all with their own little room, which includes bed, blanket and chew toys. Each one is heated, therefore keeping our 4 legged friends nice and warm.

Before moving into the pet hotel, Lisa and James ran a successful dog walking business (Stardust Dog Walking), which now runs hand in hand with the pet hotel and therefore provides a full dog walking service, offering 1 hour and 2 hour walks along with the day care service.

Currently, they are offering a 10% discount for multiple animals from the same household. Why not pop along and see what they can offer for your furry friends.

Pric f r o m es £8

Pet Accommodation Walking – Grooming – Day Care Monday to Friday: 9.30am till 5.30pm Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am till 12.30pm for more information on our range of services:

Tel: 01236 824 892

www.burnbankpethotel.co.uk

Burnbank Cottage, Gavell Road, Queenzieburn, G65 9LQ To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

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Please call for more information

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Mobile Hairdresser designing hair for all the family at home

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RECIPE CHILLI PRAWN AND TOMATO LINGUINE INGREDIENTS 350g (12oz) linguine 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped 225g (8oz) raw, peeled tiger prawns 8 sundried tomatoes in oil, sliced, plus 3-4 tbsp of the marinating oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Few fresh basil leaves

1 Cook the linguine in a large pan of lightly salted, boiling water for 10-12 mins or according to the packet instructions until tender but still with a little bite.

At this time of year you want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen so here’s a quick and easy supper that takes less than 25 minutes to create. If you’re not too keen on chilli then replace with a finely chopped spring onion.

2 Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the chill for 1-2 mins.

Add the prawns and cook over a medium-high heat for 3-4 mins, stirring all the time until they have turned from grey to pink.

Serves 2 Ready in 20 minutes

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3 Drain the pasta and add to the frying pan with the sun-dried tomatoes and the marinating oil. Toss well to mix and heat through for 1-2 mins.

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve

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Tel: 0141 762 0900 Block 1, Unit 1, Huntershill Way, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 1XP Don’t forget to say you saw their advert in the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory

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Want to get fit?

Do you want to: Cedric Mostier Personal Trainer

R Lose weight R Get healthy R Build muscle R Train for a specific sport event

I can help you: R Assess your fitness level R Set up a program tailored to you R Stay Motivated R Achieve your goal

FREE CONSULTATION SESSION in you own home or local park For more information contact Cedric on:

07939 698 804 Email: c.mostier@hotmail.fr

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Index of Advertisers: Accountant: Gerard Neil Advertising: B & M Directory Aerials & Satellites: SK Aerials Architectural Plans: Penman Bars (Mobile): Ring A Bar Bathrooms: P & N Bathrooms Beauty: Beauty Queen Blinds: Apollo Blinds Blinds: Eastend Window Blinds Blind Cleaning: Klean Kwik Blinds Blind Cleaning: Blind Cleaning Services Builder: Kenmure Joiners & Builders Builder: 1st Call Builder Café: Precinct 11 Café Cakes: HB Cakes Car Body Repairs: Chips Away Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: Safeclean Carpet Fitting: Gary Scott Children’s Activities: Jo Jingles Children’s Activities: Funky Dance Parties Children’s Tuition: Kip McGrath Children’s Theatre Arts: Stagecoach Computer Maintenance: Colins Computers Computer Maintenance: Laptop & PC Doctor Dog Grooming: Shampooch Dog Walking: Lead On Double Glazing: Smiths Windows & Doors Electrician: A & A Electrics Ltd Electrician: Bain Electrical Services Electrician: Stephen Martin Flooring: Woody’s Flooring Gas Engineer: C & J Maintenance Garage; Audi Technik Centre Garage Doors: The Garage Door Company Garage Doors: Powerdoors Gardening: FSR Garden Care Golf Range: Bearsden Golf Range/Esporta Graphic Designer: Flow Graphic Design Handyman: Paul’s DIY Services Hairdressing: Julie Fell Hairdressing: Rainbow Room International Heating Engineers: Scotia Heating Engineers: Stephen Thomson Heating Engineers: J & L Plumbing Home Improvements: PSHI Homecare: Bearsden & Milngavie Homecare Holiday Homes: Torrevieja Interior Design: Signature Interiors Joiner: Andrew McCulloch Joiner: Scott Hansen Joinery: Cambium Customised Joinery Mobility: Independenz Monoblocking: GBM Scotland

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Music School: Melrose Music School Painter/Decorator: Brian Flanigan Painter/Decorator: S.Harper Personal Training: Cedric Mostier Pet Shop: Pet Plus Pet Accommodation: Burnbank Pet Hotel Plasterer: Ian McHale Plasterer: T&G Stoneplast Plasterer: Better Plastering Company Plumber: Bearsden Plumbing Plumber: LR Plumbing Plumber: Rowest Plumbing Printing: SB Print Property Maintenance: RMG Restaurant: Rasoi Indian Kitchen Roofing: Froscote Roofing Roofing: Guttermaster Roofing: Bearsden & Milngavie Roofing Signs: Universal Signs Signs: Source Signage & Solutions Solicitors: Jeffrey Rankin Tanning: Dial A Tan Waste Disposal: General Junk Wedding Cars: Sovereign Select Welding: DC Fabrications

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Glasgow’s Premier High Efficiency Boiler Specialists ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

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Saving you over £1000 on monthly payment schemes!

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If you are looking for the highest level of workmanship then contact us now

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