Bearsden & Milngavie Directory Feb/March 2011

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TRAVEL Marrakech GADJETS DIY Goes Digital HOME & INTERIOR Colour Confidence MOTORING Porsche Boxster Spyder

Issue 29 Feb/Mar 11

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Traditional Indian Cuisine Try our specialist tiffin menu served everyday from 5pm

Our tiffin choices consist of three different dishes specially selected by our chefs and served in a stainless steel tiffin box to create a unique dining experience (the Indian way of eating)

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

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To the latest edition of the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory. In this edition we have a new homes & interiors article. This will now be a regular feature within the magazine to keep up with all the latest trends and tips from the interior design world.

We hope you find this edition useful as the directory is designed to make life easier for you to use and support local businesses. We have over 70 local businesses advertising their services, so there’s a good chance what you are looking for can be found right here.

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.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

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MUSIC REVIEW

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Contents

Welcome

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BOOK REVIEW: BOOKS FOR MOTHERS DAY

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TRAVEL: MARRAKECH

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HOME INTERIORS: COLOUR CONFIDENCE

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TECHNOLOGY REVIEW: DIY GOES DIGITAL

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RECIPE: WARM PEAR, WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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MOTORING REVIEW: PORSCHE BOXSTER SPYDER

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AT THE CINEMA: THE FIGHTER

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We hope you enjoy reading this issue and once again please mention the directory when using any of the advertisers.

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Scott & Natalie Bearsden & Milngavie Directory Bishopbriggs Directory Tel: 0141 945 4210 Email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

Money Saving Vouchers in this edition ONLY when you mention this Directory 3 7 13 17 19 24 25 27 34 35 43 49 51 58

P & N Bathrooms Ring A Bar Blind Cleaning Services Laptop & PC Doctor IP Ironing East End Window Blinds Gillian Copeland Apollo Blinds Klean Kwik Blinds Smiths Windows & Doors Chips Away Audi Technik Centre Approve Installs Esporta Milngavie

When you have finished with this directory, please recycle it We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory, and whilst every care is taken to enquire accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert. All artwork is acceptable on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Any reproduction of any material is forbidden without the written consent of the publishers.

The publishers cannot accept responsibility for views expressed by contributors, or for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers.

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Useful Phone Numbers

Brookwood Library Milngavie Library Westerton Library Allander Leisure Centre

0141 777 3021 0141 956 2776 0141 943 0780 0141 777 3070

Baljaffray Primary Bearsden Primary Castlehill Primary Clober Primary Colquhoun Park Primary Craigdhu Primary Killermont Primary Milngavie Primary Mosshead Primary St Andrews Primary St Josephs Primary Westerton Primary

0141 955 2241 0141 955 2254 0141 955 2215 0141 955 2232 0141 955 2258 0141 955 2237 0141 955 2264 0141 955 2251 0141 955 2245 0141 955 2248 0141 955 2209 0141 955 2261

Bearsden Academy Boclair Academy Douglas Academy John Paul Academy

0141 955 2344 0141 955 2358 0141 955 2365 0141 582 0140

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Tel: 0141 558 1616 Mob: 07854 969 945

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New Music Radiohead - The King of Limbs ‘The King of Limbs’ cuts their full-length form down to a concise eight tracks and 37 minutes, which is the band’s shortest ever album but is perfectly up to date with the 21st century listener. Such was the demand that Radiohead brought the release of this album forward and had initially been met with mixed reviews on Twitter. 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’. It may take you a few times in repeat play to get into the album but ‘The King of Limbs’ is another great record from Britain’s most consistently brilliant band.

Elbow - Build a Rocket Boys It took Elbow 18 years before they found commercial success, with 2008’s Mercury Prize-winning album, ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’. They now return with their latest release, the brand new album ‘Build A Rocket Boys’, recorded at Blueprint Studios in Salford, was again produced and mixed by the band’s keyboardist Craig Potter. This album is definitely worth a listen to and we would be surprised if it didn’t make it to the top three.

Avril Lavigne - Goodbye Lullaby Punk pop pricess Avril Lavigne hasn't released a new studio album since 2007's 'The Best Damn Thing,' however, in March, the Canadian sensation will finally return with a brand new album ‘Goodbye Lullaby’. The album is filled with appealingly relatable, heartfelt songs that convey a variety of emotions and reflect a bittersweet mood not generally associated with Lavigne’s best-known tunes.”I pushed myself and didn’t hold back,” Lavigne says of ‘Goodbye Lullaby’ for which she wrote or co-wrote every song. Overall, the album is about how we all go through difficult experiences, whether it’s ending a relationship, losing a job, or just missing someone.

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Tel: 0141 776 4341 www.sovereignselect.co.uk

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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

T: 0141 556 2716

E: info@cambium.org.uk

www.cambium.org.uk

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Books to give Mum on Mother’s day Mother’s Day is almost upon us, and what better way to say ‘thank you’ than with the thoughtful gift of a book. We’ve put together a few of the best to give Mum on her special day.

Mum’s know best: Hairy Bikers’ Family Cookbook

by Dave Myers and Si King Following on from the hugely successful TV series, this new release features 112 fantastic recipes which have been passed down through the generations, and are now tried and tested for any mum (or dad) who fancies cooking up a storm. Full of simple ingredients and easy recipes which deliver delicious results, this will go down well with all the family.

1001 Little Beauty Miracles by Esme Floyd This beauty bible is jam packed with hints and tips for any lady in need of some TLC. From covering blemishes and making thin hair look thick to dealing with unmentionables such as facial hair, the pages are packed with practical and simple advice. Release your Mum’s inner glamour-puss with this fantastic book - she’ll be sure to thank you for it!

Dear Mum, from you to me by Neil Coxon Ever wondered what your mum was like as a child or how your parents met?

Here’s something totally different for Mother’s Day which will answer all those unanswered questions. Not so much reading material than a little project, this lovely hardback book is packed full with leading questions such as: How did you feel when you found out you were pregnant with me? What was the first piece of music you bought? And what one piece of advice would you offer me? Here is a chance to record your mum’s memories and reveal the book within, something which she’ll enjoy.

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LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

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

ž Loft Lighting from £60 ž Outdoor Socket from £60 ž Showers wired from £125 ž Downlights Indoor/Outdoor from £20 ž Fuse Board Upgrades from £200 24 Hour Emergency Call Out Electrical Safety & P.A.T Testing Flatscreen TV Installations Intruder Alarms & Security Lighting

Call Allan on: 07828 433 065 / 0141 586 8009

Email: allan.pollock603@yahoo.com

01355 303 068

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Brian Flanigan Painter & Decorator Established 1985

Interior & Exterior PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED Paper Hanging — FREE ESTIMATES — — Ames Taping — Skim Coat Plastering — Coving — Roof Coatings — Exterior Wall Coatings

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31 Birkhill Avenue, Bishopbriggs, G64 2LD

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

Bearsden Plumbing Services § Leaks, Burst Pipes, Overflows § Radiator Installation & ..Replacement § Shower Installation § Bathroom Design & Installation § Kitchen Installation § Tiling § Laminate & Hardwood Flooring

Tel: 0141 587 7851 Mob: 07990 531 989

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Travel - Marrakech Springtime in Marrakech is delightful.

Snow still clings to the peaks of the High Atlas but in the sun-filled oasis, the scent of orange blossom fills the air. A new breath of life sweeps through the ancient palaces, the gardens and palm groves, bustling bazars, tree-lined boulevards and along the red earth ramparts, up to 30 foot high, glowing in the African sun.

Marrakech is exotic, beguiling yet just a short flight away and no jetlag.

Set between ocean, mountains and desert, this Berber city and former capital gave its name to Morocco and retains glorious mementos of the past. From the sumptuous Medersa College to the 19th century Bahia Palace or the tombs of the Saadian dynasty, it’s a feast of Islamic architecture, rich in marble, mosaics, fountains, courtyards, stucco work as fine as lace and sculpted archways and columns. Destroyed and pillaged, the old El Badi Palace has no such treasures but its pink crumbling walls and orange grove are among the most haunting spots in town. Storks build their nests on the towers and little disturbs the peace but the ringing of chisels and hammers on the nearby Lantern Square.

Copper and brass, lamps, mirrors, trays, tea pots, basket and leather ware, pointed slippers, embroidered gowns, Marrakech offers some of the best craft in Morocco, much of it in the cool covered alleyways of the souks. This is the place to bargain and buy, marvel at wood turners and silversmiths, watch out for donkey carts and lose your way in a dark maze of lanes strung with carpets and skeins of freshly-dyed wool. It’s colourful, overwhelming and laced with the fragrance of mint tea and a thousand spices After the souks, the gardens are the perfect escape, whether you choose the green oases within the walls, the Palmeraie out of town, with 100,000 palms and a few luxurious dwellings, the royal Aguedal Garden or Menara with its olive groves, pavilion and pool.

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The Majorelle Garden is small and often crowded but a must-see for any visitor. Created by French artist Majorelle, restored by the famous fashion designer Yves St Laurent, it claims 400 varieties of palms, 1800 of cacti and a lily pond with fabulous reflections. Bright ceramic pots compliment exotic plants and a museum displays local crafts. The garden is elegant, sophisticated, a world away from Marrakech’s most popular evening venue, the Djemaa El Fna Square.

soup, lamb kebabs, meat balls and chickpeas and all sorts of mysterious delicacies sizzling in the pans.

Along the avenue, the plush horse-drawn carriages patiently await the return of their hotel clients while in the deserted Koutoubia gardens, the orange trees release their sweetest fragrance to welcome the spring.

When the sun sets over the iconic Koutoubia mosque, the whole city heads towards the central square to enjoy one of the greatest free shows on earth. Drummers and dancers mingle with fortune tellers, snake charmers, juice sellers, henna artists, acrobats, women peddling unleavened bread and mountain folk offering silver bangles and aphrodisiacs. Soon, white-hatted chefs set up their mobile kitchens, crowds gather on the benches and great clouds of smoke rise into the night. You can feast on couscous and snails, lentil

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ADD GLASS SIDES TO YOUR CANOPY From £75 per side

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Ÿ French Doors Ÿ Window Repairs Ÿ Misted Unit Repairs All types of Internal Joinery Work Roof Repairs, UPVC Gutters & Roofline Facias Call Peter Today for an Estimate on: 0141 557 2675 or 0774 898 3559 To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

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

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:

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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

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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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Our Service & Price Will Not Be Beaten

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

Tel : 01360 620 074 Email: gil@gbmscotlandltd.co.uk 28 Mill Crescent, Torrance, G64 4BS To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

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Up at the Top Gutter Master Choosing a company to carry out repairs to your house can be very worrying. Particularly if you don’t know much about the work that needs to be done. Peace of mind comes from finding a reputable reliable service.

The vehicles of GutterMaster are a familiar site in Bearsden & Milngavie and the Director William Burke has spent his working life as a roofer. Tired of excess travelling and time away from home, William decided to form his own company almost 20 years ago. Since then his business has gone from strength to strength and still growing considerably.

No Pressure: GutterMaster offers free quotes to interested customers. “We don’t believe in pressurising people into making a quick decision” says William and we don’t quote a ridiculous

Services: If an emergency repair needs to be done GutterMaster will deal with it as quickly as possible. They offer a quality service for all aspects of your roof.

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price then make an amazing reduction if people sign on the dotted line. We don’t keep phoning them either - once we have given a quote people are free to decide for themselves whether or not they want our services.

GutterMaster will always find more than one option if possible. If you have a budget they will work with it and offer you genuine advice.

So if a repair can be done instead of a full job, you will always be told. GutterMaster are confident in their services, so if a complete job is undertaken you can relax in the knowledge that their work is guaranteed. Just one more reason why GutterMaster are “Up at the Top”.

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Tel: 0141 352 2360 www.gnaccountingservices.com Email: info@gnaccountingservices.com 287 Maryhill Road Glasgow G20 7YA

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 Don’t forget to say you saw their advert in the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory

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3 Vertical or Roller Blinds from ÂŁ99 Includes FREE FITTING FREE centre split or just replace slats from only 75p each

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BEARSDEN AND MILNGAVIE HOMECARE WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ALLOW YOU TO CONTINUE INDEPENDENT LIVING

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Home Interiors Colour Confidence This season’s most fashionable colours for interiors are strong and bold: daring blacks and metallics, vivid citruses and a range of sorbet-like Fifties shades. Yet colour can be complicated: stray away from safe neutrals and who hasn’t ended up in a fog of indecision? Our guide to using colour will help you avoid clashes and select the shades that work best for you.

Colour is a hugely dynamic tool, affecting the way we feel in a powerful, albeit often subconscious, way. And we each have our own feelings about colour, so that one person’s warm and intimate room is another’s nightmare of brash, clashing shades. All of which makes using colour a rather daunting undertaking. But never fear: there are some simple guidelines to follow.

Painting a room a new colour is a quick, easy and inexpensive way to introduce a fresh look. If you’re not sure where to start, there’s a wealth of inspiration to be found in books or magazines, and the paint manufacturers themselves can be a great help, whether in the form of brochures showing their colours in action, a website with the facility to paint a virtual room or colour cards that demonstrate which colours work best together. If you’re wary of using too many different colours, but would nevertheless like to introduce some contrasts, a good rule of thumb is that darker and lighter shades of the same colour are always good together (simply look vertically up and down the paint charts).

So far so good. Then, to narrow your choices down, you’ll want to consider the colours of your existing furnishings, the practicalities of how you live (darkish colours are useful in a busy hallway which might suffer from knocks and mud splatters, for example) and the architecture of your property. The latter informs not just the suitability of certain colours perhaps historic colours for older properties, for example but also their shades, as you may be able to get away with bolder and/or darker colours in large and light rooms.

Another consideration is where to put which paint colours. Bear in mind that hallways, stairways and

landings are linking areas; when you stand in them you may be able to see a number of different rooms, so you should consider how their colours will work together. As a general guideline, restful colours, such as pale blues, lilacs and pinks, often work well in bedrooms, and bolder shades in dining rooms: red is a classic choice, in particular.

In a hallway you could make a strong statement with a vibrant colour that introduces the house to visitors, or opt for something paler that will maximise the sense of space. Conventional colours for bathrooms are watery blues and greens, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t opt for something completely different.

Colours for living rooms should generally be chosen to work around the existing furnishings. You might pick a colour from a favourite cushion, vase or painting, for example; and the same goes for kitchens, where you’ll already have cabinets and worktops that will dominate a scheme. Finally, in children’s bedrooms and playrooms you’ll probably want to use a mix of fun, bright colours that are lively and stimulating.

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Experimenting with paint colour is essential, as it can be difficult to get it right first time. Always paint sheets of white card with your chosen samples and tape them up around a room, to observe in different lights (what looks like a lovely purple in daylight, for example, can become black after sunset).

much, there are several ways in which it can be introduced in more subtle ways. You could paint just one wall a strong shade, for example, with the others in co-ordinating neutrals. Or how about some beautiful wallpaper, an oversized stencilled motif or easy-toapply wall stickers?

Alternatively, keep walls white or very pale and add colour elsewhere. Changing a duvet cover or a tablecloth, for example, will instantly transform an otherwise neutral bedroom or dining room, while new cushions, vases and pictures will do the same for a living room.

In a living room you’ll want the colours to work in both daylight and artificial light, whereas in bedrooms and dining rooms it is more important that they look attractive at night-time. Take care with colours that are on the edge between two different shades, as these change more than any Paints from Kevin McCloud’s Elements of Colour range for Fired Earth (0845 366 0400; www.firedearth.com) others in different light Get handy and paint a chest conditions, and while this of drawers or a side table, or can be dramatic, it may not be quite what you expect. make a loose cover for a sofa or chair: think laterally And be careful to buy the right undercoat it really does and this is where, for not too much effort and expense, affect the end result. it’s possible to ring the changes and make colour work creatively for you. It’s as simple as black and white If the thought of colour everywhere just sounds a bit too

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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.

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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!

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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)..

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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.

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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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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.

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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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DIY goes digital How robots, lasers and gadgets can take the drudgery out if DIY When we were little, we thought that by the time we grew up we'd have robots and lasers. We were right, but the lasers and robots aren't where we thought they would be. Instead of frying our enemies we're using them to hang pictures, vacuum the dining room and mow the lawn. Today, even our tools are becoming high-tech.

GETTING IT STRAIGHT Your local DIY emporium probably has more lasers than Darth Vader's Death Star. There are laser spirit levels, laser range finders, laser tape measures and there are even jigsaws that use lasers to show you where to cut. If you'd rather not spend more than £20 on a spirit level, why not install one on your phone? The free iHandy Carpenter Level for Apple's iPhone uses your phone's built-in gyroscope to tell you whether something's flat. It isn't as accurate as a real spirit level, but if you only need a quick guide then you can't argue with free. Don't have an iPhone? Spirit Level Pro does the same thing on Google-powered Android phones such as the HTC Desire.

PAINT WITH EASE You wouldn't expect paint companies to make gadgets, but they do: Dulux has the PaintPod, and Hammerite has the MetalMaster. Both promise to make DIY easier.

The £69 PaintPod is a closed system that sends just enough paint to the integrated roller, and it automatically cleans itself when you're finished. It works fairly well and vastly reduces the mess most of us make when we're repainting the house. Hammerite's MetalMaster isn't so successful. It's an electrostatic paint gun that costs around £50 and promises to take the drudgery out of painting metal such as furniture, railings and so on.

However, a quick scan of review sites s u c h a s reviewcentre.com paints a fairly sad picture, with customers complaining that it takes longer than a paintbrush and isn't particularly well

made.

DIY ALL IN ONE If you've ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a toolbox and a t r a n s f o r m e r, t h e Power8 Workshop is the answer: its lurid lime green case transforms into a work bench and includes halogen lighting, a drill, a screwdriver, a circular saw and a jigsaw. There's also an integrated fast charger to keep the tools' batteries topped up. At £289.90 it's on the pricey side, but there's no doubt it offers convenience, easy transportation and easy storage for your stuff.

Fancy something even smaller? Leatherman's innovative multi-tools are in toolboxes, glove boxes and suitcases around the planet, and the range starts at around £30 for the smaller models. If money's no object the £99 Charge TTi combines stainless steel blades with titanium handles, and it feels sharp enough to split atoms. It cuts, clips, strips, saws, screws, crimps and files, and yet the whole thing is small enough to fit in a trouser pocket.

ROBOT HOME HELP The trouble with multi-tools is that they still expect you to do the work. Wouldn't it be great if you could get robots to do the DIY for you? We're not quite there yet, but there are plenty of robots to help around the house. Robot vacuum cleaners such as iRobot's Roomba and Samsung's Navibot have dropped below the £400 mark - although like Daleks, they don't do stairs - and if you really don't like mowing the lawn Husquvarna's robot lawnmower, the Automower, starts at around £1,099.

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Recipe Warm Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad This quick and easy warm salad can be served as a main meal or simple starter.

If you like strong flavoured blue cheeses choose Stilton or Roquefort, but if you prefer something a little milder pick Danish blue or creamy Dolcelatte.

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil Small knob of butter 2 large firm pears, halved, cored & thickly sliced 55g (2oz) walnut halves, roughly chopped 1 large bag mixed rocket salad 115g (4oz) blue cheese, diced or crumbled DRESSING 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard

METHOD 1. Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the pear slices and fry gently for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and light golden. Add the walnuts to pan for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.

2. Divide the salad leaves between four serving plates. Top with the warm pear slices and walnuts and scatter over the blue cheese.

3. Place all the dressing ingredients in a jug and whisk until thoroughly blended. Adjust the seasoning to taste and pour the dressing into the frying pan. Heat gently for about 1 minute then pour over the salads. Season with a little more ground black pepper

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Porsche Boxster Spyder

What’s white, has two protruding humps and goes like the clappers? No, not Katie Price, silly, it’s this of course, the Porsche Boxster Spyder. Sorry, that really was uncalled for, especially when we’re in the presence of an all-time great… because that’s exactly what the Boxster Spyder is.

At first some people might find it hard to work out what the point of it is. Porsche has stripped it of most niceties like door handles and it does without an electric roof, replaced instead by a rudimentary piece of canvas and cling film stapled to the bodywork. Even Porsche admits only around 100 will find homes in the UK each year.

But then you get behind the wheel and everything instantly makes sense. This Porsche is a driver’s dream and on the incredible Welsh roads where we tested the Boxster it was a sheer delight.

At first it feels twitchy, on edge, alive. The steering has so much feel, it’s light and wriggles in your hands and that takes some time to get used to. But settle in, tune

into the sensations and feedback this stunning Spyder is transmitting and it rewards you with a drive of your life.

Power comes in linear and fast. That 3.4-litre, 320bhp unit is a gem and, coupled with the Spyder diet, produces impressive performance figures. The sprint to 60mph is dispatched in 5.1 seconds and the way it translates that power into forward momentum so easily will have you beaming from ear to ear.

What makes the Spyder so good is the fact it can utilise every single one of its 320 horses, efficiently and effectively. Higher-powered sports cars will out-drag it on the straights, but point the Porsche towards some twisties and it’ll keep up with pretty much anything. We just wish it sounded more potent the sports exhaust option is a must.

However, it’s not just about what’s under that shapely hood. This car looks positively stunning too. In the ice white paintwork our test car came in, it was a crowdgatherer and those two rear

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We even managed to nail taking that ‘roof’ off.

Yes, it is more complicated than an electric setup, but with practise we got the process down to about two minutes. Fair enough that’s not exactly quick and you wouldn’t want to get caught in a downpour but the hood is where Porsche has achieved most of the weight saving The biggest problem we can see with this Porsche though is the name. The ‘Boxster’ part in its title just doesn’t fit. This car is good enough and unique enough to have earned its own name altogether. It’s a brilliant piece of engineering and one of the all-time Porsche greats why then, hasn’t the maker christened it properly?

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Bearsden & Milngavie Directory: The Local Directory at the heart of the community

“I never knew so many businesses existed within the area.”

This remark has been made time and time again in relation to the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory.

Since April 2007 the Bishopbriggs Directory has gone from just an idea to firmly establishing itself as the magazine for the local area. Starting off with just 2000 copies, the directory has expanded over the 3 years to now cover 12,500 homes throughout Bearsden & Milngavie. Containing a mixture of editorials, adverts and articles, as well as local information and events, the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory regularly receives positive feedback from the residents and advertisers alike.

Truly Local Local residents like to support local businesses: local businesses need the support of local residents. The vast majority of our advertisers live, work or have connections within our distribution area. Many of these businesses don’t have a ‘shop front’ - they’re small independents who use a home office, and Bearsden & Milngaive Directory is one of the few affordable ways they can promote their business to a local audience.

By using them you are truly supporting your local community.

A sister directory covering Bishopbriggs Directory started in April 2006 which gives total coverage between the two directories of 25,000 homes

throughout East Dunbartonshire and surrounding areas.

Step Out of the Box… … and get noticed. Adverts are visible and never lost on a page, even if people are skim reading.

There are never more than four adverts on a page and there are limited advertisers within each business category, to ensure that no-one becomes “lost” in a long list of competitors.

Editorial features are available, if you want to tell readers about your business in more detail. We also offer leaflet drops along with the directory.

Shelf Life The Bearsden & Milngaive Directory has excellent shelf life, the relevance of the editorial and advertising content, as well as local information, means it is in constant use.

Residents keep it as a reference point until they get the next issue, thereby giving advertisers immediate access when their services are required. This is really important because although some people may require services immediately, most will not, but will subconsciously retain the names of adverts they find eye-catching and notice often. This is why repetitive advertising usually yields the best results: it keeps your name prominent and at the forefront of peoples minds.

If you think that advertising in either the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory or the Bishopbriggs Directory could benefit your company then please call either Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210.

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We receive excellent feed back from our advertising and will continue to advertise in this publication and would recommend it to any new or established businesses who want more from the area.

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Keith Malley, Chips Away We found the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory one of the best forms of advertising we have tried. Many of our customers have came in and mentioned the discount that we run in the directory. It allows a local company to reach local customers in need of our services and we feel it has helped us establish ourselves as a new business in the area.

Our company, Sovereign Select Chauffeur Driven Cars, based in Kirkintilloch have been advertising in both the Bearsden & Milngavie and Bishopbriggs Directories since their creation and have found that it has greatly assisted in the steady growth of our business by its provision of q u a l i t y advertising and a l o c a l showcase for our quality Chauffeur Driven Cars.

Robert McKenzie Sovereign Select Chauffeur Driven Cars Last year we spent a large percentage of our advertising budget on well known publications such as Yellow Pages with mediocre results but in comparison, the budget spent on both the Bishopbriggs Directory and its sister publication, the Bearsden & Milngavie Directory proved invaluable - consistently producing more local enquires than any other of the larger nationwide publications. It remains our favourite way to generate valued local customers. There are many imitators of this style of local magazine advertising which have sprung up recently, but Scott and Natalie have the original formula that works with the publication and its results are underpinned with their professional creativity and good old fashioned but necessary hard work. I would look to advertise in any future publications they may create.

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Audi Technik Centre: 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 right here 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.

At Audi Technik Centre 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 “At Audi Technik 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. Through keeping your service book up-to-date you will retain a better resale value when you come to sell your vehicle.

But the vehicle sale is a long term benefit, until then you will also benefit from identifying potential problems before they occur, ensuring the optimum miles per gallon for your particular vehicle and you get a 'smoother, tighter' drive from your driving experience!”

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 affecting the motor trade 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.

And 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.

Since opening, Audi Technik Cente have built an

outstanding reputation on their firstc l a s s commitment to both vehicle and customer care.

W i l l i a m provides a high-quality service that’s friendly and professional so you can be confident that both you and your vehicle are in safe hands for: ŸProfessional Diagnostics & Fault Finding ŸMOTs & Vehicle Repairs ŸPerformance Tuning Ÿ V e h i c l e Modifications ŸWarranty Servicing When it comes to increasing the performance of your VW group car, then Audi Technik is a great place to start.

William knows the VW cars inside out and know what they are capable of and how to improve the vehicles.

They offer advice, guidance and fitment of pretty much all aftermarket performance tuning parts to unleash the full potential of your car. He can fit anything (well almost) to increase the drive from your vehicle.

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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At the Powerdoors showroom in Lochwinnoch, a full range of stock is on view containing a selection of garage door makes and models together with working automation options.

Powerdoors are specialists in the supply, installation and repair of garage doors in Central Scotland. The company started installing and repairing garage doors in 1993 with the aim of providing a quality service at a competitive price. They now supply, install and repair garage doors across the central belt covering areas as far afield as Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Kilmarnock and Perth.

If you require a new garage door, why not take advantage of their:

Their multi skilled tradesmen can repair your existing door or install a brand new one. With their eye-catching ranges you’re bound to find one that will give your home a facelift and suit your pocket which you can rely on for safety, strength, functionality and security. The level of care and attention to detail will make the installation or repair of your garage door a stress free experience.

There’s beautiful timber doors - as well as steel and fibreglass in sectional, roller and up & over styles. All have security and ease of use at the heart of their

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SPECIALISTS IN THE SUPPLY, INSTALLATION & REPAIR OF GARAGE DOORS

Whether you are looking for Manual or Automatic garage doors, Powerdoors are here making life easier. From domestic installations, small builders to larger developments, Powerdoors have the experience and knowledge to fulfil all of your needs

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GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH

By Daryn Cochrane - The Golfing House

PUTTING ALIGNMENT IS KEY Do you feel like your putting stroke is perfect but you’re missing too many putts? Then you’re among the majority of golfers who don’t square the putter face perfectly at address; and if you’re not aiming where you think you are the chances of your ball finding the hole are greatly diminished. To increase your odds of squaring the putter face follow this easy routine.

Once you’ve addressed the ball, stand up straight and extend your arms upward until the putter face is at eye level, then set it square (this works more effectively because your eyes tend to fall offline when you bend over at address) Maintain this grip and lower the putter back down to the ball; there’s your line .

Once you’re properly aligned its then time to choose the line, and if you’re having problems in this area just remember these four basic facts: a.. The slower the green, the less a putt will break b.. The faster the green the more the putt will break c.. The more uphill the putt, the less it will break d.. The more downhill, the more the putt will break.

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I.T. Blog by Colin Fyfe If you believe everything you hear about computer care, you would expect registry errors, hard drive fragmentation and junk files to have a disastrous effect on system performance. It may be true that each in its own right can slow things down a little; but more often than not, the tools that offer to repair the problems are little more than a con.

to removed software. These have zero effect in your computers performance.

The junk files that may be filling up When you run a defrag on your hard drive you are your hard drive effectively regrouping the file system into neater a l s o h a v e n o bundles so that the hard drive does not need to work so adverse impact hard to access the files you later want to access. Given on performance. You would have to be within roughly that a modern hard drive can access any given data the final 1 percent of disk space before a slow down block in less than onefamily-friendly hundredth of a second, youfestival! would would be obvious.

A fun filled, need a file strewn across 100 data blocks to notice a 23/24lag July one second in 2010, the file Kirkcudbright loading. Given the So what of the programs that offer to repair these performance of today's computers, you are unlikely to 'faults'? I would consider removing any that you may suffer too much as a result of not defragging. have as they are often a 'foot in' to your computer for various other services and pop ups. I certainly would Similarly, registry errors are unlikely to have any effect not part with money for them. on performance. It is nice to know, and quite pleasing to see when a registry scan has repaired 850 errors, however, the errors are program file dead ends, relating

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AT THE CINEMA The Fighter Starring: Mark Wahkberg, Amy Adams, Jack McGee, Christian Blake, Melissa Leo Director: David O Russell Running time: 1hr 54 mins Release: 4 February 2011

Following the true story of Massachusetts’ welterweight Micky Ward’s road to glory, The Fighter is as interested in the family drama as it is the boxing. There’s no shortage of it as Micky (Mark Wahlberg) finds himself in the middle of an emotionally charged family hell-bent on interfering with his life and career.

Christian Bale plays Dickie, Ward’s crack-addicted brother, a former boxer who once knocked down Sugar Ray Leonard. His wild, hilarious performance brilliantly captures a man with a veneer of staunch pride and a stack of insecurities underneath. When we first meet them in 1993, Micky’s trying to make a serious go of being a boxer while his supposed trainer and former contender Dickie’s talking up a comeback of his own complete with HBO documentary on his life and career.

It’s obvious that Micky’s not going to get far with Dicky flying solo in his corner, but their mother Alice (Melissa Leo) is convinced that her golden boy is the only one to bring Mickey up to scratch and Alice is not someone you mess around with.

Bad fights and slip-shod training soon have Micky’s hopes on the ropes until he has two strokes of luck; he hooks up with a feisty barmaid (Amy Adams), and Dickie goes to jail for assaulting a cop just in time to discover that HBO doco isn’t about his life as a fighter,

but as a junkie. He’s shamed straight, Micky’s new girlfriend helps him stand up to his family and now all he has to do is win the big fight. But the question remains: can he do it without Dickie?

Having dual comebacks (Micky in the ring, Dickie in life) enables this to double up on the clichés, but this is a boxing film and if you don’t like clichés you’ve come to the wrong place. Thankfully the performances – together with the convincingly seedy Lowell, Massachusetts setting – give the story enough life to keep the clichés from feeling like boxes being checked off on a list. Wahlberg plays Micky as yet another slowwitted fighter but he’s likable enough to cheer for, while Bale brings real charm to a guy who in real life you’d want to punch after five minutes (only you wouldn’t, ‘cause he was a half-decent boxer in his day and he’d kick your ass).

Leo is the real powerhouse here, playing Alice not so much as a mother as a bulldozer with a perm, utterly convinced she knows what’s best for everyone yet not quite able to believe that Dickie’s good heart can’t quite make up for his fondness for crack. All in all a good movie – with some great fight scenes and plenty of good humour

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