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DRAINAGE PATIO DESIGN FENCING DRIVEWAY LIGHTING ALL BRICKWORK FOR YOUR FREE WRITTEN QUOTATION AND EXTENSIVE LIST OF PREVIOUS JOBS FOR YOU TO INSPECT (All In Bishopbriggs) CALL BRIAN ON:

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WELCOME CONTENTS Welcome to the Christmas edition of The Bishopbriggs Directory 2011 has been a tough year for some trades and small businesses, we have maintained a steady 80 page magazine throughout these times with the help of all our loyal advertisers and readers. We would not be in such a good position without you all. So a big thank you from ourselves.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

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MUSIC REVIEW

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CINEMA: WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

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BOOKS STOCKING UP ON BOOKS THIS CHRISTMAS

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TRAVEL: BHUTAN

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MOTORS: HOW I BOUGHT A PORSCHE 911 FROM NOTHING

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

TECH GUIDE LAST MINUTE GADGETS

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Until the next issue!

HEALTH BOOSTING IMMUNITY

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INTERIORS: A COOL YULE

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LIVING CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

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BEAUTY: ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE GLAMOROUS

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GARDENING: A REAL CHRISTMAS TREE

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PUZZLES: CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD CHRISTMAS WORDSEARCH

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We continue to maintain our philosophy that offering value advertising in a regular and quality publication provides unbeatable service to all. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with new opportunities and repeat business.

We would also like to take this opportunity to offer a big thank you again to all our team who are out delivering this magazine through your door in all kinds of weather.

Scott & Natalie

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

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We gratefully acknowledge the support of business whose adverts appear in the Bishopbriggs Directory, and whilst everycare 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.

Bishopbriggs Directory & Bearsden and Milngavie Directory are a registered independent business and are not associated in any way with any other similar local publications.

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DOG GROOMING

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We are an established property management agency with more than 25 years experience in the industry and manage in excess of 700 properties throughout central Scotland.

Why We Are Different:

We have very strong lines of communication and feel that its your right to be in touch with all developments at your property. We have viewings six days a week till 8pm ensuring that you don’t miss out on a potential tenant.

95% of our housing stock is occupied.

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What We Offer:

We have a number of packages to suit your requirements. We are currently letting flats with 2.7 weeks from receipt of keys to a signed tenancy so if your property isn’t moving why not give us a try?

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Contact us and we will be delighted to come and give your property a free rental appraisal and answer any questions that you might have.

We operate on a no let no fee basis and will match or beat your current agents fees.

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MUSIC NEW RELEASES

Rihanna: Talk That Talk Rihanna releases her sixth album on 21st November, only a year after Loud hit the shelves. Tracks were originally being developed for a deluxe reissue of Loud, but Rihanna appears to hit a creative spark and is treating fans to a brand new full length album only twelve months after the last one. It is helmed by lead single “We Found Love”, the Calvin Harris produced track which shot to number one in the UK charts. The title track, "Talk That Talk" features rapper Jay-Z and samples The Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got A Story To Tell". All round, a very good album and will be sure to find it’s way under many a Christmas Tree this year.

Gorillas: Singles Collections The Singles Collection: 2001-2011' is the career-spanning best of from the Gorillaz. A 15-track collection of the band's singles, videos and remixes, The Singles Collection: 2001-2011 celebrates 10 years of audio visual innovation and three studio albums from the most successful virtual band in the world ever. In ten years, Gorillaz didn't just top charts around the world, hit number 1 in more than a dozen countries and garner sales in excess of 13 million.

Amy Winehouse: Lioness Hidden Treasures The third album from Amy Winehouse, without question one of the most talented, original, and best loved artists to emerge in popular music for decades. Following her tragic passing in July, some of the producers and musicians who worked closely with Amy Winehouse had a collection of songs that deserved to be heard. The 12 track collection features previously unreleased tracks, alternate versions of existing classics as well as a couple of brand new Amy compositions, and has been compiled by long-time musical partners Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson in close association with Amy's family and record label Island Records. "Lioness : Hidden Treasures" proves a fitting tribute to the artist, the talent and the woman and serves as a reminder of Amy's extraordinary powers as a songwriter, a singer and an interpreter of classics.

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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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Smiths Windows - Triple your outlook!

With heating costs rising and the advancement of glazing technology improving, Derek Smith, owner of Smiths Windows is pleased to announce that his company will be supplying the latest in efficient glazing; TRIPLE GLAZING. Over the last few years the business has grown steadily in what has been the worst economic climate of modern times after restructured the company in 2008 to incorporate a new pricing system, Derek was stunned by the excellent response from the public with instant success. This success will continue through 2012 with the introduction of the new 70mm Rehau triple glazed windows and doors, not only helping to save the planet, but also be making a huge saving financially over the lifetime of the products. Using modern technologies helps retain in heat, keeping your home warmer, resulting in you needing your heating on for shorter periods of time.

Triple Glazing also greatly helps reduce external noise and the sealed units are inherently more secure than double glazed units since as there are three layers of

glass to get through - one of which is toughened.

Whether you are replacing your windows and doors to reduce heat loss, enhance security or to improve the appearance of your home, Derek and his team have many different designs and solutions to meet your requirements.

At Smiths Windows no job is too big or too small, offering free advice with a firm fixed, no obligation quotation with no high pressure selling or commissions involved. Reliability and professional service backed up with top quality workmanship second to none, you can be sure that your job will be completed on time and at a price to suit your pocket. Derek doesn’t believe that service ends after delivery, He wants to make sure that you're happy with your investment and that it meets your expectations. To achieve this, Smiths Windows offers a 10 year guarantee on all installations as standard.

You can be sure that your hard earned money is in safe hands when you invest in new windows from Smiths.

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AT THE CINEMA WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

Starring: Tilda Swinton, Ezra Miller, John C Reilly, J a s p e r N e w e l l , R o c k D u e r, A s h l e y GerasimovichDirector: Lynne Ramsay Rating: 18 Whenever an outstanding book gets re-worked for the big screen, I approach the resulting film with a certain degree of trepidation. How, after all, will it ever manage to live up to its literary forerunner?

I needn't have worried on this score, as “We Need To Talk About Kevin” is a superb adaptation of Lionel Shriver's wonderful yet incredibly disturbing 2003 novel, if with a slightly different flow.Tilda Swinton turns in an Oscarworthy performance as Eva Khatchadourian, a woman living every mother's worst nightmare as she struggles to come to terms with a terrible crime committed by her 15year-old son, Kevin The story of the life that brought them to this point is told in flashbacks as she visits Kevin in jail: her ambivalence about having children, her efforts to bring up a wilful and malevolent toddler who, despite her frustrations and repeated teachings, seemingly had no concept of right and wrong, and her feelings of guilt about not only resenting Kevin for his personality, but actively preferring his easy-going baby sister (Ursula Parker). As Eva struggles to rebuild her life in the community devastated

by her son's crime, she confronts the age old question of nature versus nurture - was Kevin simply born evil, or did she somehow make him that way? In Shriver's original novel, Eva expressed her feelings about Kevin's upbringing in a series of letters to her now-absent husband Franklin, played here by Jon C. Reilly. Director Lynne Ramsay has dispensed with this structure, instead relying on expression and body language to convey the necessary turmoil, and Swinton achieves this admirably with surprisingly little dialogue to help her along.

In her tortured expression, her face drained of all colour and her haunted eyes, we learn everything we need to know about her feelings towards her son, played chillingly and genuinely disturbingly as a teenager by Ezra Miller and earlier, by Rock Duer as young Kevin.

Clever direction by Ramsay - while the narrative hops back and forth, it never feels disjointed or confusing - and an imposing style complemented by incredible cinematography from Seamus McGarvey all ensure that the film packs a visual punch as well as a chilling emotional one. With such good source material to work from and the incredible performance and direction, “We Need To Talk About Kevin” may well be the best psychological drama of our time. Provocative, thought provoking and haunting - miss it at your peril.

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BOOKS STOCKING UP ON BOOKS THIS CHRISTMAS You can take it as given that there won’t be anything good on television again this holiday. Why not endeavour to beat the box this yuletide, armed with a book. We have the pick of the Christmas releases that are guaranteed to have the whole family engrossed, bringing peace on earth and a silent night of reading.

For Him - May I Have Your Attention Please? James Corden There’s like big, hardback, biographical tomes and what better than to buy the man in your life the highly-anticipated autobiography of funny-man James Corden. As a self-proclaimed attention-seeker, Corden’s life story (all 32 years of it, so far) will have you laughing and crying in equal measures. Talking openly about repeated knock-backs in his early career, Corden charts his life from his first role as family entertainer, right through to his national fame and winning a place in our hearts as ‘Smithy’ in the acclaimed TV series Gavin and Stacey. This is a very, VERY funny book about triumph and determination. A must-have this Christmas. no getting around it. Men

For Her - Wrapped Up in You. Carole Matthews Down-with-love Janie Johnson is 30 and in need of kick-starting her life.

She astounds her friends by deciding to leave the Christmas snow behind and heading off in search of the beating African sun and the vast landscape of the Massai Mara. Will Janie be able to escape her past and find love on a higher plain? This tale of starting over will have you rooting for the down to earth heroine. Snuggle up in front of the fire for this heart-warming story.

For Them - Immortal Beloved. Cate Tiernan For teenage girls mourning the end of the Twilight saga, comes ‘Immortal Beloved’, the first book in a new trilogy by acclaimed author for young adults, Cate Tiernan. This classically dark romance centres round Nastasya who’s forced to keep living her life over and over through her inherited immortality. Nothing ever changes when you’re doomed to live forever. An intense and thought-provoking book about friendship, love and loss.

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All types of sewing alterations carried out

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Curtains Pelmets Bedding Soft Furnishings Small Upholstery Clothing Roman Blinds Can collect & deliver for a small fee

Tel: 0141 563 3072 or 07850 346 171 www,annessewingroom.co.nr

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TRAVEL BHUTAN

On his Coronation day in 2008, the young king of Bhutan pledged to promote Gross National Happiness above gross national income, just like his father had done before him. The people approved, the king bowed, showing humility and his desire to serve rather than rule.

goes past - no compulsion, just tradition. Bhutan was given democracy as a parting gift by the retiring king, but the royal family remains as close as ever to the people’s heart. Where else would a king walk across the fields to chat to farmers, join in an archery contest or dance with his people at festival time?

First time visitors to this tiny Himalayan kingdom may be surprised to find mobile phones, internet and satellite TV but although Bhutan welcomes progress and technology, it is never at the expense of its traditional values. Everyone agrees that these are essential to the country’s happiness and indeed survival. Respect is still the cornerstone of Bhutanese culture, offered not only to king and monks but to all human beings, animals and plants. Children may cover their mouth as they speak to avoid polluting the air you breathe and people bow at the roadside if a dignitary

Bhutanese festivals are joyful religious events, a chance to meet family and friends from distant villages, have fun and earn merits for the next life according to tradition. There are dancing monks and jesters, offerings, blessings, Buddhist teachings, and reminders about safe sex and the importance of work, valued as an act of worship. Should a new shrine be needed or a temple statue, there’s no shortage of free labour and from a young age, children are taught house chores and farm work and expected to clean their classrooms to prepare them for adult life.

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Here there are no beggars or homeless in the streets, nearly every farmer owns his plot of land and men and women have equal status. Healthcare and education are free and a total smoking ban was introduced to protect the children’s health. It may seem harsh to outsiders but it made sense to the people.

Most Bhutanese claim unreservedly to be happy, have no wish to live anywhere else and those who study abroad are keen to return.

Travelling through the k i n g d o m ’s v i r g i n mountains and valleys, it’s easy to understand.

Buddhism teaches respect for nature and all living things and in matters of conservation, Bhutan is well ahead of many ‘developed’ nations. Some 60% of the land is protected forest, solar power and hydro-electricity are favoured for minimum impact, hunting and fishing are

almost non-existent and there are no plastic bags.

Small farmers and herders respect the environment and national parks and reserves stretch from tropical lowlands in the south to snowy peaks and glaciers in the north.

It’s no wonder this small kingdom should claim over 5000 species of plants, including blue poppies, rare orchids and a wealth of medicinal herbs.

Black bears, snow leopards and tigers live undisturbed and there are over 675 species of birds, from hornbills to endangered blacknecked cranes whose return to wintering grounds is celebrated with great joy. In the quest for Gross National Happiness, this pristine natural world is sure to play a major role, alongside sustainable development and unshakable traditional values.

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By Daryn Cochrane - The Golfing House Golf Tips: Range Melrose Music School - MusicBearsden tuitionGolffor all ages!

Melrose Music School is owned and run by Emma Melrose who has over 15 years of private piano teaching to all age groups and levels. Her unique teaching methods are testament to the success her students achieve and enjoy.

They deliver a wide range of music lessons/courses at many levels to suit your needs and aspirations, with highly sympathetic and motivated teachers, you can learn to play a wide range of instruments or further develop your skills for exam purposes or just for fun.

Prospective students are encouraged to attend for an initial consultation lesson to discuss their aims and goals, and to formulate a learning plan for the lessons ahead. Students of all abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to those returning to their instrument of choice. All that is required is a commitment to regular practise in between lessons.

Children are taught from age 5+, promoting the fun aspects of playing instruments by teaching music that children can identify with (nursery rhymes, cartoon themes, pop songs etc). While encouraging this, they also ensure that the correct level of theoretical and

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T: 0782 499 5431 / 0871 31 500 38 E: melrosemusicschool@gmx.com www.melrosemusicschool.co.uk

practical knowledge is taught, but in fun way to maintain concentration. A number of the teachers have an inside knowledge of what is required to pass standard grade and higher exams, many are currently teaching or have taught in high schools for many years, enabling students to be taught to the SQA school curriculum and pass their exams.

Lessons are not just open to children, with adult lessons becoming very popular. From a novice who wants to begin playing an instrument or those that may be returning to music after a short or long break, everyone is welcome! Emma and her staff like to offer the best structured approach to learning while ensuring that they cover the styles of music that clients want to learn.

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HOW10 I BOUGHT PORSCHE 911 FROM NOTHING! TOP TIPS FORAIMPROVING FUEL EFFICIENCY It’s something every petrol head dreams of: Trading up from nothing to a super car by buying and selling a few motors in their spare time.

But instead of dreaming, one day last year I decided it was time to start doing it. The plan was a simple one reinvest the cash from each sale into the next vehicle until I bought a 911.

And to give people a reason to help, once the Porsche was finally purchased it would be sold and all the money handed to charity.

Now it’s worth declaring early that as well as writing for this esteemed publication, I run trade publication Car Dealer Magazine, so have a few contacts in the motor trade that others who’ve tried this before didn’t have.

That assistance helped find the first cars to kick my challenge off. Both donated by dealers, I was handed the keys to a VW Golf MkIII by Motorpoint and M25 Audi gave us an S-reg A3.

Then came our masterstroke; the one that everyone remembers, the Hyundai i10 football car. Made by a renowned car artist to celebrate the car manufacturer’s support of the World Cup, the i10 had artificial grass covering every panel and plastic grass seats, not to mention a giant football and goal posts grafted on to the exterior.

After a whirl of publicity, which saw it feature in The Daily Telegraph, countless local newspapers, websites around the world and even on the BBC news, we put it up for sale on eBay. It clocked up nearly 100 ‘watchers’ and eventually sold for £5,005 to a Hyundai dealer who planned to use it for publicity.

Sadly the A3 wasn’t in the best of health and we were forced to sell it on eBay for a little less than we’d originally planned. It was bought by two motor traders for £790. The Golf didn’t hang around either, selling to a local man for £250 on eBay. The second step involved spending £985.25 (including tax) on an 02-reg Ford Fiesta. This one hung around a little longer than we’d hoped and we were forced to reduce the price from an ambitious £2,500. That got the buyers interested and it was sold to a little old lady for £2,150.

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Buoyed by our success we contacted another manufacturer and scored another cracking deal. This time it was three Mazda MX-5s, one of which had been reversed into a lamppost at quite some speed. The cars had been sourced by TV’s “Mr Wheeler Dealer” Mike Brewer for Mazda’s 20 years of the MX-5 celebrations.

All original MK1s, the two ‘good’ cars of our trio both needed MOTs and some parts before they were ready to sell. A mechanic mate who’d prove pivotal in our attempts to reach our target, took up the challenge and soon had the two good cars roadworthy. We let him keep the broken one as payment and sold the other two for a £2,220 profit.

Next up was a Mercedes CLK, which was bought for £6,000. The 03-model was a lovely spec and drove beautifully, but after four weeks sitting on my drive, when I tried to start it again the hood failed. A trip back to mechanic Matt proved more than fruitful - not only did he have it fixed in a week, he also sold it … to his receptionist’s mum! A further £2,250 profit was banked.

Citroen then stepped into the fray with a C4 Grand Picasso. The 58-plater was on their fleet and we snapped it up for just £8,110 (including tax).

Unfortunately it proved a bit sticky and we couldn’t find

a buyer no matter how hard we tried.

Eventually a dealer offered to take it off our hands for £8,000, but instead of handing over cash we could simply take part exes off his site for the same value.

Knowing cheaper cars were easier to sell we picked a Volvo 940, a Skoda Fabia and a Renault Scenic. Not our smartest move, as one dealer pointed out ‘we’d now swapped one headache for three.’ He was right. We shifted them within a month but for a paltry combined profit of just £775. That left £900 in the dealer’s bank account which we spent on a gold Ford Ka, which was sold in a week for £1,700.

Finally we’d reached the magic £10,000 mark and had enough to buy an early 996-shape 911. Eventually the right one popped up on Auto Trader and after negotiations I bought R97 RRK for £9,900. We now plan to get our new baby fettled by Porsche and polished up ready for sale and then eventually, after 13 trades and 15 months, we can hand over a fat cheque to BEN, the automotive industry charity we’ve been working so hard for.

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TECH GUIDE LAST MINUTE GADGETS Buying presents for gadget fans can be tricky, because in many cases they already have what they need. That doesn’t mean you’re stuck with USB lava lamps and iPod socks, though: there are lots of great gifts to choose from - and your present won’t end up stuck in a desk drawer somewhere.

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HEALTH BOOSTING IMMUNITY

It’s that chilly time of year when sniffles and bugs are all around us. It can make for a miserable Christmas and prevention is better than cure so learn how to boost your immunity and ward off winter bugs.

Foods rich in vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that plays a key role in the body’s immune system, include orange and yellow fruit and vegetables such as apricots, mango, sweet potato and carrots.

On average an adult can experience colds two to four times every year, while a young child can experience anything from three to eight colds over the same period, with the worst times for susceptibility occurring during winter.

Vitamin C is a super immune and all-round health booster that can also be effective in minimising asthma symptoms. Dietary sources of vitamin C include kiwi, strawberries, oranges, tomatoes, steamed broccoli and green peppers. Did you know raw green pepper actually has higher vitamin C levels than many fruits.

Tweaking your diet is key to boosting your immunity, as vitamins and minerals, naturally found in fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds, all play a huge part in coldproofing your body. Increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet, each packed with essential vitamins and minerals, can help to improve immune function.

Vitamin E is another great immunity booster due to its high antioxidant levels. Fruits such as berries are antioxidant-rich so fill up on these at snack or dessert times whenever possible. Vitamin E enriched foods include avocado, carrots, almonds, Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds.

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Zinc is an important immunity-boosting addition to the diet that helps to reduce the amount of time you have symptoms for, if the early signs of a cold are already present. Zinc can also help you to recover more quickly.

Foods rich in zinc include dark leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, tofu, lentils and sesame seeds.

Omega-3 oils which are naturally found in oily fish varieties plus vegetarian-friendly options such as flaxseeds, linseeds, almonds and walnuts, can also help to boost immune function, reduce our susceptibility to infections and reduce the inflammation associated with colds.

It may not be the most obvious, or the most popular smelling food, but garlic is a fantastic natural antibiotic, which has anti-viral properties due to its active ingredient allicin, which is effective in opening up airways and easing allergy and asthma symptoms. Try to minimise your intake of refined food items such as white bread, white flour, white rice and white pasta as these can depress the immune system

supplement to ensure you have healthy levels of essential vitamins and minerals in your body over the colder months, opt for a good quality multivitamin and mineral supplement. However, experts warn that although multivitamin supplements will help to fend off cold infections, they will not replace all of the immuneboosting benefits of a healthy diet.

Leading a healthy lifestyle, being physically active and getting a good quota of sleep can additionally help to boost your immunity. Don’t fall into the habit of using the cold weather as an excuse to stay indoors. Getting outdoors, even for moderate exercise such as a brisk stroll, really helps to boost the immune system by strengthening the body and making it better able to fight seasonal viruses and infections.

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INTERIORS A COOL YULE Do you love gaudy baubles? Or are you more of a minimalist Christmas decorator? Katherine Sorrell outlines how to avoid Yuletide decorating excess while still enjoying a stylish festive season…

When I was little my grandparents always had a fake Christmas tree that groaned with the weight of about a thousand sputnik-shaped fairy lights.

Candy-coloured and frosted with artificial ice, they flashed on and off in a way that, to a five-year-old, was nothing if not glorious. Yup, my grandparents really went for it, and if that’s your style, I’m not going to knock it.

There is another Christmas-decorating school of thought, however. One that allows you to celebrate without going over the top. Here are five guidelines to help you create a stylish seasonal look for your home: 1. The wreath Your front door is the handshake to your house, and a pretty Christmas wreath is a welcoming addition. Buy or make one that suits the size and colour of your door.

Natural materials such as holly, ivy, bay and twisted willow are lovely, and you can finish it off with berries and ribbon for a traditional effect; alternatively, wire and pale-coloured beads are subtle and sophisticated. Just avoid the pine-cone-sprayed-with-gold-paint-look.

2. The tree No Christmas is complete without a tree, and this is where ideas of pared-back décor tend to go astray amid a chaotic surge of baubles and assorted hanging things that you’ve accumulated over the years. Less is more, so stick to a colour theme: you could use plain silver balls with white or coloured lights, for example. Or go for a natural look, perhaps using ribbons, green twine and cinnamon sticks. For those leftover decorations that you’re desperate to display, why not pile them onto a small tree in a pot, or create a separate mantelpiece or fireplace arrangement?

3. The cards Even with the rise of e-greetings, the demise of the traditional Christmas card seems far away. But what to

do with them all? Organise them, is the answer.

Propping them up randomly around the house might make for a jolly, ad hoc look, but if you arrange them en masse it’s far more effective. if you’re short of time, the best solution is simply to clear a side table or shelf and arrange the cards carefully with the largest at the back.

But if you want to go for effect, try using painted mini wooden pegs to attach cards to a string, or punching a hole in each card and tying it on with bright ribbon, raffia or yarn.

4. The table Abandon any thoughts of paper napkins printed with holly berries or tartan - simple colour co-ordination is key here, from table cloth (or runner) to serviettes, plates, glassware and any extras. And the colour doesn’t just have to be red or green - with some lateral thinking a gorgeous display can be created around an unusual colour theme: pastels, icy whites and silvers, dark and moody or contemporary brights, perhaps.

Start by picking one colour, and accessorise with touches of co-ordinating tones. If your crockery is coloured, it makes sense to work everything around that; if it’s white, you can do pretty much whatever you like. No need to spend a great deal of money much can be achieved by choosing accessories such as candles, crackers and flowers with care.

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5. General displays There was a time when chains of coloured paper hung from corner to corner of the room were the height of Christmas chic. This may no longer be the case but home-made decorations can still be a wonderful thing.

It could be as simple as a row of chunky candles, wound round with ivy, a wooden bowl filled with clove-studded oranges, or a string of white fairy lights clustered in a glass vase. And last but by no means least, involve the children in making paper chains, bunting or felt cut-outs for that charmingly wonky, home-made look.

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LIVING CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS

As with many traditions, there is usually a story of how a custom came about. Some sound plausible and some less so. But they almost always have a nostalgic tale behind them and never more so than at Christmas time.

Hanging a stocking by the fire A long time ago there lived a man who had three daughters. His wife had died some years earlier and now his daughters were of an age to be married.

However, at that time in history, the prospective husband’s family would expect to receive a dowry gifts and money when their son married. The man was very poor and simply could not afford to do this.

Each night his girls would wash and mend their clothes.

To enable their stockings to dry they would hang them near the fire.

A wealthy man called Nicholas, who lived in the village, had heard of the girls’ plight and one night called by the house after dark. Seeing an open window he sneaked in and put a bag of gold coins in each of the stockings.

When the villagers heard of the widower’s good fortune, they too started hanging stockings by their fireplaces.

Because the stockings were by the fire this lead to the belief that Santa came down the chimney in order to deliver his gifts. Nicholas did many more secret good deeds he really was the original benevolent St Nicholas.

Christmas Puddings Christmas Pudding’s history is not as a dessert at all, but as a savoury meat based dish. In Medieval times all surplus livestock were slaughtered in the autumn so that they did not have to be fed over the winter. The

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meat had to be preserved however and a pottage was prepared in a large cauldron, the ingredients being slow cooked, with dried fruits, sugar and spices added. It is more likely that the dish was called plum pottage or plum porridge, the dried version of plums being prunes.

As meat preserving techniques improved, the savoury element of the dish decreased, although of course if suet is used a small element of meat may still be included. It was not until the 1830s however that the cannon-ball of flour, fruits, suet, sugar and spices, all topped with holly, made a definite appearance, becoming more and more associated with Christmas.

London, by a sweet maker called Tom Smith. He was often trying to think of new ways to market his sweets and sitting by his fire one night, he thought it would be a good idea if they could make a similar crackle to a burning log as the sweet wrapper was pulled in half. The idea caught on although rather too well as rival manufacturers soon sprang up. Tom Smith’s son, Walter, came up with the idea of including other items and offering different designs as a way of differentiating his product from those of his competitors.

The best tradition of all of course is to spend time with your family, and that needs no explanation.

It is said that the pudding should be made with thirteen ingredients to represent Jesus and His Disciples and that every member of the family should take turns to stir the pudding with a wooden spoon from east to west, in honour of the Wise Men. Christmas Crackers No Christmas dinner table would be complete without Christmas crackers, and the hats, small gifts and bad jokes are very much part of the tradition. The crackers were believed to have been invented in around 1850 in

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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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The old hands have become the new kids on the block, Solar Solutions Scotland Ltd have just opened their new office in Helensburgh making them the first Solar company to be registered in the town. Director Stuart Allan gave us some background to this exciting young company.

“We have been working in the industry for a couple of years now, cutting our teeth on installations all over Scotland and the North of England as sub contractors to other companies, with a few hundred installations and over 3000 solar panels fitted to date we have certainly got a highly skilled and experienced team at our disposal. We are proud that we do not get call backs due to workmanship, we only ever use fully qualified tradesmen, giving us the ability and flexibility to do whatever it takes, to give our customers exactly what they want. In the past we have built plant rooms, installed loft access and moved Velux windows because that's what the job required”.

will design it, spec it and then pass it for fit. You will then get a detailed all inclusive quote with no hidden extras, all your questions will be answered honestly when you ask them and you will be given the details of where to independently verify everything we tell you, all of this is free with no obligation to buy. After all this has been done and where possible that same director will be part of the installation team that comes to fit your panels”.

To find out about that free electricity and tax free income call Solar Solutions Scotland Ltd or log on to their web site (details on advert below) for free and friendly advice.

“My fellow directors, Keni Allan, Andrew Rae, Brendan Thomson and I are driven by our customers, we listen to what they say and take it all on board. We have been told that some people feel a bit overwhelmed by salesmen and because of this we took the decision to stop using sales teams. We also took the decision to pass on their sales commission to our customers saving them around 10% across all our systems and meaning that we now operate a set price which is below the RRP”.

“With Solar Solutions Scotland one of our directors will come to your home, he will carry out a full technical survey, assess the right installation for you, he To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

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Jo Jingles is Here!

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.

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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 is now available at the Milngavie classes.

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.

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BEAUTY

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‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE GLAMOROUS It’s that time of year again.

The annual office gettogether and accepting more invites to nights out with the girls than you could ever possibly attend.

Christmas is great, but all that socialising can become stressful and a packed diary means less time to prepare for those all important dates. So, what you really need is an easy, effective and well-planned beauty routine that’s going to save you hours getting ready, guarantee you’ll look gorgeous and ensure that you’re the centre of attention - for all the right reasons.

Being transformed from dingy to dazzling doesn’t have to take long, but preparation is certainly essential.

Book hair appointments well in advance; it’s the busiest time of year for stylists and a marvelous mane is a musthave accessory. As great as it is to try out a new look, be cautious around the holiday season - hair disasters are sure to kill party spirit! Instead stick to a look that you know suits you and that’s easy to manage - leave the restyles until the new year.

Cold winter days, centrally heated rooms and the usual bouts of seasonal flu can play havoc with your skin, leaving it dull, dry and lifeless. So it’s a good time to take notice of your skin type and invest in a routine that will leave it glowing.

Dry, sensitive types suffer more in the winter and need to be regularly moisturised. Apply a day cream in the morning and a ‘heavier’ night cream in the evening to keep moisture levels topped up.

Oily skin shouldn’t be neglected. It too needs

moisturising - a ‘light’ product works best, and should be used twice daily.

Combination skin must be managed using a specially formulated range, in order to balance the dry and oily sections of the face.

Don’t forget the delicate eye area too - use an eye cream daily to avoid wrinkles.

With hair styled and skin prepped, its time to find your perfect party make-up look.

It’s a good idea to take advantage of the free makeovers offered by most of the top beauty brands at your local department store. Having a specialist consultant offer their expertise when it comes to the way you apply your make-up can result in a great new look for you. After all, it’s so easy to become stuck in a make-up rut. And you get to try out the products before you buy.

Take notice of professional application tips and invest in the right tools - quality make up brushes leave a great

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finish. Establishing what you want from your cosmetics means that you can find the right ones for you. Long lasting foundations, lengthening mascaras and vibrant lipsticks work wonders for evening, and will help keep you looking great into the small hours.

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AUDITECHNIKCENTRE

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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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GARDENING A REAL PROPER CHRISTMAS TREE By Pipa Greenwood I have to admit it: I LOVE Christmas… and if there is one part of it I’d hate to do without, it’s a Christmas tree. No, I don’t mean a tinsley one or trendy black or brown one… I mean a tree complete with needles and ideally that wonderful aroma that only a real, proper Christmas tree can bring.

If you’re worried that real trees are not good for the planet, don’t forget that a British grown tree is most definitely not an ecological disaster zone - if you think about it, they’re a crop plant rather like a field of wheat except that they are generally given less fertiliser and fewer chemicals than many more run of the mill crop plants.

So go on, make sure you buy one this Christmas!

There are a few things you ought to think about before you buy your tree, faced with rows of different types at often very varying prices. It can be really daunting, so have a read of my guide to real Christmas trees: The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is the traditional tree, my favourite but perhaps not a favourite if you are more house proud. It has gorgeous dark green pointed needles and that unmistakable aroma but sadly it is the most likely to drop its needles. Having said that, if you treat it well, it won’t perform that badly and you can enjoy the lowest cost of the real trees.

The Scots pine is now a regular option as a Christmas tree, with its long paired blue-green needles it’s quite distinctive. The needles are fairly densely packed on the branches and they also hold quite well.

favourite festive tree in central Europe, as it’s good looking and has good needle holding… but of course no Christmas-tree smell!

The Nordman fir (Abies nordmanniana) has become increasingly popular in recent years, with its shiny green needles being almost impossible to shift, so certainly a good choice for those who hate any mess.

The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is less regularly available, but the combination of its good looks and needle holding capacity make it well worth considering.

So, you’ve been persuaded to take the plunge, I hope?

But how do you make sure you buy the best tree of the type you’ve decided on? And how do you help it keep its needles and its gorgeous appearance for as long as possible? It’s important not to buy a real tree too early as the longer they hang around after they’ve been cut, the more likely they are to go downhill.

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I always try to buy a tree produced by a member of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association - the BCTGA logo should be on the tree or clearly displayed nearby. Take a bit of time to choose the tree - check that it has a good, full shape and that its not too gappy or lopsided (or if it has the leans make sure that this will be hidden when the tree is in your house). Check the needles - they need to be glossy (for those varieties where this is a characteristic) and the correct colour for the type of tree you’ve chosen. They also need to be free from pests and diseases - basically anything yellowed or inclined to shed, or with white fluffy bits should be avoided at all costs. Never buy a tree that has already been netted as this makes it a real lucky dip situation.

If you do buy one quite early then the most important thing is to keep it outside - just re-cut the end of the trunk (yes, its time to dig out your DIY saw) and put the tree in a bucket of water in a sheltered spot outside. If it was in a net when you bought it, remove this as it’s important to have air circulating around the needles.

When you bring the tree inside, try to avoid putting it anywhere too warm or close to a heat source and make

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sure that you use a stand with a water reservoir with water levels really well topped up. If kept well supplied with water then even the notorious (but lovely) Norway spruce Christmas tree should hold its needles well.

When Christmas is over and it’s time for the tree to come down, complete the green-loop and make sure you recycle it - they’re not the easiest thing to recycle or compost at home, but East Dunbartonshire Council offer a recycling service in the New Year.

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11.30 pm - Watch Night Service begins and takes us into Christmas Day.

Kenmure: 6.30 pm Pyjama Service - a service for all the family.

Come in your pyjamas if you DARE!

11.15 pm - Watch Night Service with mince pies at 10.30 pm.

Springfield Cambridge: 6.30 pm - Family Service will be held.

This Service will last for about 45 minutes.

11.30 pm - Watch Night Service - Carol Singing from 11 pm.

Christmas Day - Sunday 25th December, 2011 Joint Christmas Services at Kenmure Church 9.30 am - Service will be conducted by Rev. Graham Finch

from Cadder Church, and will be a quiet and reflective Service of Holy Communion to which all are welcome.

Following this short 40 minute Service, tea and coffee will be served in the hall. It is hoped that the 'early birds' will stay for tea and coffee and meet those coming to the second Service.

10.30 am - Family Service which will last for about 40 minutes.

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