The HUB Issue 24 by Brogan McMullen

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Still Game star helps out with Bogus Caller Campaign Ford Kiernan helps out North Lanarkshire Partnership and the Bogus Caller Taskforce.

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Come Dine With Me Hamilton resident takes part in the hit TV series Come Dine With Me. Page 5

Doggy Goings On at Strathclyde Park

The Dogs Trust host a family fun day. Page 21

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Blantyre based Liber8 has recently been awarded accreditation by the leading Scottish Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy organisation.

iber8, who provide key services in tackling alcohol addiction, substance misuse and street work with adults and youths across Lanarkshire has successfully gained COSCA Recognition. COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) are Scotland’s professional body for Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialise in working with organisations just like Liber8 in helping them to achieve exemplary standards in the counselling and education that they deliver. COSCA also seek to promote high levels of counselling supervision and professional development for all individuals and agencies delivering counselling services and education across Scotland. Trish Elrick, Recognition Scheme Development Officer at COSCA told The HUB; “COSCA (Scotland’s professional body for Counselling & Psychotherapy) are delighted to award Liber8 Lanarkshire Ltd the COSCA Recognition Scheme Award for Organisations. The Scheme forms part of COSCA’s quality assurance work by recognising and endorsing good practice within organisations that deliver psychotherapy, counselling and/or counselling skills services.The Award aims to identify and raise awareness

L-R: Lynn Spiers, Kenny Lees, Lyndsey Elliot, Chief Executive of Liber8 Margaret Halbert, Trish Elrick of COSCA, Head of Adult Services Jim Lannigan, Trish Docherty, Margaret Haddow and Yvonne Gallacher

of good quality service provision and safe practice.” She continued; “We commend them in their commitment in providing valuable support to those affected by their own or another’s alcohol use. LANARKSHIRE’S LARGEST, OLDEST & THE BEST From the particular attention paid to the design DRY CLEANERS SINCE 1987

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of the counselling rooms and support to their Team members, to the organisation’s hard work and dedication in continuing to develop innovative ways in which to educate and support those within the community.....well done to Jim and all at Liber8 Lanarkshire Ltd!” Liber8 are able to offer initial consultations with individuals

to be able to better assess how they are able to help them. In doing so, they are able to assess the relevance of alcohol in that person’s life. Appointments are free, completely confidential and are available during the day or in the evening. Jim Lannigan, Head of Adult Services at Liber8 is delighted at the recognition that his

team has received for their hard work and dedication. He said; “I am delighted to receive this award from COSCA. It is testament to the hard work and passion of the staff at Liber8. The award means to us that we are being recognised for the tremendous work Liber8 has put into the Alcohol and substance misuse field in South Lanarkshire.”

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Well hello again, and thank you for picking up the latest copy of The HUB. We are now at issue 24 which means that we are only weeks away from the business being one year old! I believe I have said this before but I am delighted with how the business has developed over such a short period of time. That said, our success comes from our continued support from our readers. So, what have been up to over the past couple of weeks, well in truth the answer is – everything! The channel 4 hit series Come Dine With Me comes to Hamilton and we managed to secure an exclusive interview with one of the contestants ahead of it being shown on TV at the end of August/ September. Unfortunately due to confidentiality we could not prise it out of them if they won or not! A massive event that happened recently was the Dogs Trust Family Fun Day that was held down at Strathclyde Park. Vicki and I decided to take our dogs down for some Scott Mochar, Editor socialising whilst snapping and reporting on the goings on. It was a very good day and the 1000s of people who attended with their dogs certainly enjoyed themselves. Over in Blantyre, there were celebrations to be had at Liber8. The business has just been accredited by COSCA which is testament to the hard work by everyone involved at Liber8. The football season is upon us once again and the junior sides have been busy with their pre-season friendly games. Thorniewood United, Bellshill Athletic and Blantyre Victoria are all hoping for a good season. This year, we are going to be bringing you more junior football. So, that is enough for me, thank you once again for your continued support. Everyone here at The HUB certainly do appreciate it. Vicki and Draven joining in the fun at the Dog’s Trust Family Fun Day

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hristina McKelvie MSP has urged youth projects throughout South Lanarkshire to apply for funding from a £146,380 pot of cash created from the proceeds of crime, after Scottish government Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced that a fourth round of funding for youth projects from the CashBack for Communities scheme is now open. The cash is the first portion of £6.5 million recovered earlier this year from a Russian money launderer with dealings in Scotland, which is now being invested directly back into local communities to provide free diversionary activities for young people.

“Several youth projects which have across North and South Lanarkshire already received funding from You can also pickup a free copy in CashBack for Communities are doing a great job, showing young local supermarkets, newsagents, people in South Lanarkshire that there is much more to life than cafes and libraries. offending or getting out of your

The scheme, to be administered by YouthLink Scotland, the national youth work agency, has been allocated £2.5 million to distribute over the next two years to local youth projects across Scotland in the form of grants up to a maximum of £30,000. Central Scotland MSP Christina urged eligible groups to get their applications in , saying: “CashBack for Communities ensures that something good can come out of the damage that is done to communities by the activities of serious criminals, by giving cash seized from those same criminals back to community-based clubs and organisations for young people.

heads on drink or drugs. “I would urge other youth projects in South Lanarkshire to take advantage of this opportunity to apply for funding that will help get kids off street corners, get them involved in things like volunteering or offer them the chance to give something back to their communities. The benefits will be felt not only by the young people themselves, but also in the wider community.”

Tom Greatrex MP Slams Coalition Film Decision

MSPs SMILE for Self Management! L

ocal MSP Michael McMahon smiled to show his support for the Long Term Condition Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) ‘SMILE for self management’ campaign. Self Management Improves Lives for Everyone. Self management is not about replacing services. It is a person-centered approach in which individuals have ownership over the management of their life and condition(s). Empowering individuals allows people with long term conditions, and their unpaid carers, to make decisions that best suit their own needs. This approach has numerous benefits which include an improved quality of life, reduced use of services and diminished barriers to work. In Hamilton North and Bellshill the Self Management Fund for Scotland, administered by LTCAS, is supporting a number of projects (full details are on the LTCAS website: www.ltcas.org.uk). These

projects include Asthma UK Scotland who was awarded £131,263 to develop a programme of Asthma management and awareness raising sessions in nursery, primary and secondary schools throughout Scotland. Michael McMahon MSP said “I am pleased to show my support for Long Term Condition Alliance Scotland and in particular their SMILE campaign. I am delighted that this organisation is benefiting so many of my constituents who live with long term conditions such as asthma and I hope that as many of my constituents as possible will take part in the events planned for Scotland’s first self management week in October.” Self management has the potential to improve the lives of the 2 million people who live with one or more long term condition in Scotland. With the number of people living with a long term condition increasing, there has

never been a more important time for the Scottish Government to show their support for self management. Ian Welsh, Chief Executive of LTCAS, said: “LTCAS is delighted that so many MSPs have shown their support by smiling for self management. MSPs have recognised that individuals with long term conditions are people, not patients, and that self management must be at the heart of meeting the growing challenge of long term conditions in Scotland.” Scotland’s first Self Management Week will take place between the 4th and 8th October 2010. A range of events will be held locally and nationally to promote work supporting self management. To show your support for self management, search for ‘LTCAS SMILE campaign’ on Facebook or visit the LTCAS website.

utherglen and Hamilton West MP Tom Greatrex slammed the decision by the Lib-Con coalition to abolish the UK Film Council. Tom is a member of the All Party-Parliamentary Group on the UK Film Industry. Tom Greatrex MP said: “This is a short sighted decision that will badly hurt not just the UK film industry, but our wider economy too. At first glance people may not think that this is a big deal. But when you look at how much is funded by the UK Film Council, and the many people’s jobs who are

dependent on it, the gravity of this appalling decision becomes clear. The UK film industry provides jobs for almost 44,000 people directly, and 95,000 indirectly. Many of these people are reliant in some way on UK Film Council funding, whether that’s actors, directors, and script writers, or sound technicians and cinema ushers. This Lib-Con coalition may not think that the provision of thousands of jobs is a necessary function but I certainly do, as do my constituents who will be impacted by this. Funding from this body has

meant that films that would otherwise never have made it to the big screen have been made. This includes distinctly Scottish films such as Red Road, filmed not far from my constituency and which created many jobs for local people. The fact that the UK Film Council has a fivefold return on its investment shows that these cuts are not for the good of our economy, but to satisfy right wing Tories and their Lib Dem accomplices. I call on the Culture Secretary to reverse this decision.”

MSP backs new carers’ strategy C

entral Scotland SNP MSP Alex Neil has welcomed ambitious new plans to identify and support carers of all ages across Scotland. Backed by £5million of Scottish Government funding, Caring Together lays out a ten-point plan with specific commitments to help carers, including: * Creating a Carers Rights Charter * Investing in carers training, building on an existing £281,000 investment * Improving the identification of carers by health and social care services * Making carers’ own health and

wellbeing a priority * Promoting carer-friendly employment practices and encouraging income maximisation. Mr Neil also welcomed the UK first separate strategy for young carers - Getting it Right for Young Carers. Mr Neil said: “Carers of all ages make a huge contribution to wider society and I am confident that this strategy will help carers living here in Lanarkshire. “I am pleased to see this new strategy and the first strategy for young carers who need help themselves. Young carers deserve

to be children and young people first and foremost and this strategy lays out how the Scottish Government expect services to help them achieve that. “Society relies heavily on the work that carers do to help their loved ones live independently and their contribution as unpaid workers to health and social care is worth and estimated £7.68 billion a year. “But we need to make sure we are properly supporting our carers. “I have long campaigned for a better deal for carers and this Scottish Government is doing what it can within its limited powers to do that.”

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orth Lanarkshire Partnership and the Bogus Callers Task Force have come together to close the door on doorstep crime – with a little help from TV personality Ford Kiernan. Best known as Jack in the comedy hit ‘Still Game’, Ford is fully behind the initiative and hopes it will raise awareness of the massive impact this crime has on victims. The official launch of the new model will take place on Wednesday 4 August and will include a booklet containing practical information on security; a no cold calling sticker to warn off potential criminals; and a DVD featuring Ford.

He said: “I am delighted to support the doorstep crime initiative and would ask that we all assist in some way to stop the tragic effects it has on our more vulnerable and elderly community. “It is a despicable practice and I have no doubt, particularly with the efforts of the local council and police, this a project that will have a positive influence on victims, while sending out a strong message to criminals.” Doorstep crime ranges from bogus workers to distraction theft and can be committed in a number of ways. People can become victims simply by answering the door and being fooled by a story to gain access to the house. As part of the launch of the project, Ford this week visited the Moray Quadrant Sheltered Housing Complex, in Bellshill, and spoke to a number of residents. He added: “I managed to get to know a few of the locals who told me about the difficulties they have faced with unwanted visitors at their homes. “Through ‘Still Game’ we were able to raise the profile of elderly people and we have been able to replicate some of this humour in the DVD we have produced. It will grab people’s attention when it is launched next month and that is exactly the sort of impact we are looking for.” Strathclyde Police and North Lanarkshire Council Trading Standards Officers are in regular contact with the victims of doorstep crime and are working together to help stamp out the crime. Chief Superintendent Graham Cairns, Divisional Commander for North Lanarkshire, said: “As a division we are committed to reducing the number of

David Hadden Service Co-ordinator, Michelle McGinlay Trading Standards, Joe McElholm Socialwork & Housing services, Ford keirnan, Margaret McDade, Councilor Kelly, James Brown & Constable Alan Mulholland. people who are victims of crime and obviously a key part of this is to protect the vulnerable members of our communities. “The partnership working in this project has created not only a very worthwhile education package but has provided ourselves and trading standards with an increased opportunity in bringing the perpetrators of such crimes to justice. “Every officer shares my commitment to improving the quality of life for people living in North Lanarkshire and with the support of our partners we will robustly

police this type of crime.” Councillor Helen McKenna, Convenor of the Environmental Services Committee that oversees Trading Standards matters, added: “It is important that we collaborate with all interested agencies when looking after the health and welfare of the community. “Trading Standards is uniquely placed to take advantage of partnership opportunities with their wide-ranging remit and dedicated staff; this has been demonstrated by this initiative which will not only provide householders with information on their consumer rights

but help prevent them becoming victims in their own home.”

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Come Dine With Me in Hamilton Community Football Tournament

Hamilton man is set to appear on the hit Channel 4 TV series Come Dine With Me. The show in which contestants seek to host the perfect dinner party and claim the £1,000 prize is very popular.

Scott Borthwick, from Hamilton is head of department of PE at Hamilton College and director of SJB Leisure,.

When asked about his appearance on the show he told The HUB; “it started out as a bit of a laugh. I really enjoyed watching the series and whilst watching it one night with friends it was suggested that I should apply to go on it.”

Getting on the show is harder than it would seem. Applicants who apply need to go through an initial telephone interview then conduct a live audition in front of the TV cameras. Scott said; “I was really happy to have been asked for the live audition and was a little worried about having to cook for the film crew.” He continued; “I decided to make a dish that I was comfortable making – a goat’s cheese tart. However, for some bizarre reason, I decided to switch to mozzarella cheese for the tart. Whilst talking to the film crew, my dish caught

The winning team from Strathclyde Fire and Rescue with the trophy

Scott at the hob, where he displayed his culinary skills fire in the oven, much to the amusement of them.” Luckily for him, the producers at Channel 4 saw the funny side of the event and told him he had been selected for the show. To host the perfect dinner party, each contestant is given £125 to buy the food and drink but according to Scott everyone spends considerably more than that. He recalls that the film crew arrived at 0650 and stayed with him until 0400 the next again day ensuring that they never missed anything that happened. In search of the prize, Scott’s menu consisted of a cream and sweetcorn soup starter, Tournedos Rossini with Sweet Potato Chips for main, and a Vanilla Cheesecake with Chocolate Orange Vodka dessert. He said; “it was very hard going as I still had my work to go to the next again day. It was very good fun and a big challenge for me to take part in the

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he Lanarkshire Mosque hosted their annual Community Cup Football tournament at Kier Hardie Sports Centre in Holytown recently with Strathclyde Fire and Rescue being eventual winners. The Mosque and other local community organisations such as Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Scottish Ambulance Service, Well Foundation Charity and North Lanarkshire Council all participated in the event. Each organisation played each other in a seven-a-side match lasting 20 minutes with the top two teams going through to the finals.

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Thom meets the HRH Prince Charles

t has proved to be a busy and exciting few months for Thom Rutherford! Thom was originally a Prince’s Trust Team member and subsequently progressed to an Assistant Prince’s Trust Team Leader for the Rutherglen team. As part of Vodafone’s World of Difference scheme, Thom was chosen as 1 of the 500 people being given the chance to spend two paid months working for a local charity in the UK.

(L-R) HRH The Prince of Wales/ Geraldine Gammell: Director Prince’s Trust Scotland./ Findlay Laverty. Head of Partnership Development: Prince’s Trust Scotland / Thom Rutherford

In June Thom took part in a national seminar on the Scottish Youth at Holyrood Place. He met HRH The Prince of Wales and highlighted his role as a Prince’s Trust Youth Ambassador and discussed the difference that the Prince’s Trust scheme has made to his own life and the lives of other young people he has worked with.

Thom highlights the significance of Prince’s Trust and Motherwell College in his life saying “As a previous team member I know from personal experience the benefits and life changing nature of the team programme. I am delighted to be working with new team members and hope to support them in my new role.”

Thom has now been appointed as Prince’s Trust Work Placement Coordinator for Motherwell College. He supports the Princess Trust Teams in Lanark, Rutherglen and Hamilton. His role includes securing two week work placements for the young team members which is an essential part of the 12 week Princes Trust programme, all this while continuing his voluntary role as Assistant Team Leader in Rutherglen.

Stuart Matson, Learner Service Manager for Community Learning and Development states, “Thom is a fantastic ambassador for Prince’s Trust and Motherwell College. His success highlights the importance of the Prince’s Trust Team programme and other support offered by the Prince’s Trust in Scotland. Motherwell College are very proud of Thom’s recent success and delighted to have Thom “on-board”

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Neil backs new rules to stop holiday mobile bill shock

entral Scotland MSP Alex Neil has welcomed new rules which will stop people facing big mobile phone bills when they return from holidays in Europe. With internet access on mobile phones it has never been easier to stay in touch with what’s going on at home. However, coming back from holiday to a huge mobile phone bill can be a nasty surprise. New European rules on roaming charges should make this ‘bill shock’ a thing of the past. All mobile companies now have to apply a cut-off limit once a customer’s mobile internet bill reaches €50 – around £40 – per month, while in the EU. This will happen automatically, unless they opt out. Alternately, customers can select their own limit. Mobile companies must also send customers a text message or email when they reach 80% and then 100% of the agreed limit.

They must then stop providing and charging for that mobile internet service when the limit is met unless the consumer re-authorises their account. The SNP MSP welcomed the new rules as a way of protecting consumers from the shock of a high bill when returning from holidays. Mr Neil said: “When a customer enters a different EU country, operators must send a welcome SMS/text message with basic price information on roaming services, a free phone number for more detailed price information, and the 112 emergency number. “They must also send a reminder of data roaming prices when the customer first connects to that service in a different EU country. This is a very topical issue for a number of my constituents concerned with their bills when they have got home their holidays.”

Neil angered by SLC equal pay stance

lex Neil MSP has hit out at South Lanarkshire Council for refusing to release information relating to the pay grades of ‘traditional’ male jobs within the Council. Mark Irvine from equal pay campaign group, Action 4 Equality Scotland, has been locked in a Freedom of Information challenge with the authority since May last year. SLC initially refused to release the information on privacy grounds and then said it would cost more than £600 to compile, making it exempt from the FoI legislation. Mr Irvine has now taken the issue to Scotland’s Information Commissioner to rule on the dispute. Mr Neil said: “I am concerned

to know why South Lanarkshire Council are fighting so hard to keep this information secret. “Simply publishing the pay scales of a few of the traditionally male dominated jobs in the Council would not infringe on privacy and certainly would not cost more than £600 to compile. “It is openness and transparency that is being sought here, not an invasion of privacy. “I would predict that it has cost the Council more than £600 to dispute the FoI request. “I can’t see why SLC would be so keen to withhold this information if they are standing by their commitment to equal pay and fair treatment.”

Neil urges nominations for Philip Lawrence Awards

entral Scotland SNP MSP Alex Neil has urged people across Lanarkshire to nominate inspirational local youngsters for Philip Lawrence Awards. The Philip Lawrence Awards Network (PLAnet) is looking for groups of young people who have made a difference in their community to enter the 2010 awards. Mr Neil has met with many groups of young people from Lanarkshire and is well aware of the positive difference many of them make in our community, whether through volunteering, campaigning, getting involved in positive activities, or helping others. He is urging people to nominate

young people, giving them the chance to win a coveted Philip Lawrence Award and £1000 to invest in continuing their work. Alex Neil MSP said: “These awards are a chance for us to recognise the good work that is done by young folk from Lanarkshire. “This is an ideal opportunity for us to reverse the negative impressions of youngsters in our communities and reward those who are genuinely making a difference. “I would urge anybody who knows a youngster doing good work for their community to nominate them and help recognise their efforts.”

New report exposes costs of cheap alcohol

entral Scotland SNP MSP Alex Neil has welcomed a new report by Health Scotland, which exposes the scale and amount of cheap alcohol available in Scotland, as a “final wake up call” to the opponents of the Scottish Governments plans to tackle Scotland’s alcohol problems. The report shows that two thirds of alcohol in Scotland is purchased as off-sales rather than in pubs and clubs, with over half of that alcohol sold at less than 40p per unit. Mr Neil said: “This report should be the final wake up call to those choosing to oppose the Scottish Government’s alcohol plans on political grounds. “The volume of alcohol on sale in Scotland priced at less than 40p per unit is staggering and very worrying.

“With so much alcohol being bought at off sales and so much of it being bought so cheaply this report adds to the already strong argument that price has an essential role in controlling levels of consumption. “There is a considerable alcohol problem here in Lanarkshire which is fuelling violence, crime and grave ill health. Unfortunately too many of Lanarkshire’s politicians sent to the Scottish Parliament to help protect their communities are choosing to vote against the likes of minimum pricing for narrow party political interest. “When the Scottish Parliament returns to consider minimum pricing in September, I hope the other parties will look at this report along with all the other evidence and consider their voting intentions very carefully.”

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n the last few weeks since the Parliament went into its summer recess Alex has been working hard on key Ministerial and constituency issues. Most recently Alex attended the Scottish Government Cabinet meeting in Dornoch and visited the National Housing Expo in Inverness with the First Minister Alex Salmond. The Scottish Government have regular cabinet meetings across the summer to engage directly with communities across Scotland. Alex has held six Housing Policy Roadshow

open meetings across Scotland to discuss ideas for future housing policy. He has visited Falkirk, East Kilbride, Grangemouth, Inverness, Ayr and Aberdeen and met members of the public and key housing stakeholders in the local communities. The most pressing constituency issue that Alex has been dealing with recently has been the proposed closure of the MSD facility in Newhouse. If the facility does close more than 250 highly skilled jobs will be lost which will not only have a massive impact

on the Lanarkshire economy but have a severe impact on the Scottish biotechnology and lifesciences sectors. Alex has been working with Finance Minister John Swinney and been in constant contact with unions and management to achieve the best possible outcome. Alex’s constituency caseload has not diminished during the Parliamentary recess and he has been directly dealing with more than 100 active cases. These cases vary from rehousing requests, to complex benefits issues, to immigration complaints or antisocial behaviour

In the coming weeks Alex is due to visit his UK Government counterparts to discuss Women’s issues and more help for those with disabilities as well as the impact the new government’s cuts will have on Scotland. In his spare time Alex has been enjoying taking his young Granddaughter for walks and is due to go for a two week holiday to Portugal in August.

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Local MSP Is Backing Concern Worldwide’s Campaign To Support Poor Women In Their Fight Against Hunger

ichael McMahon MSP is backing Concern Worldwide’s ‘Women Can’t Wait’ campaign.International humanitarian agency, Concern Worldwide launched their ‘Women Can’t Wait’ campaign in the Scottish Parliament recently.

and world leaders support these women in their work to help eradicate poverty in the poorest parts of our world and that is why I was delighted to add my support to this campaign and I would encourage other to do the same at www.concern.net/ unheardvoices.”

The campaign launch provided a platform for the unheard voices of women marginal farmers in the developing world by calling on the UN and world leaders to act now to support poor women in their efforts to defeat hunger.

The Women Can’t Wait campaign asserts that women hold the key to tackling hunger and malnutrition because it is women that are largely responsible for growing, buying, selling and cooking food in poor countries. Research has shown that women grow up to 80% of the food in most poor countries and yet they are often sidelined and ignored by polices aimed at tackling hunger and rural poverty and their voices remain unheard.

The ‘Woman Can’t Wait’ campaign draws attention to the fact that, despite commitments made by world leaders in 2000 to ‘end poverty by 2015’, for the first time in human history there are over a billion people going to bed hungry every night and the majority of these are women. The MSP for Hamilton North and Bellshill said: “I was delighted to be able to attend the launch of the Women Can’t Wait campaign at the Scottish Parliament. We often forget about the remarkable work women do as farmers in the Developing World to ensure that their children and their communities do not go hungry; often at their own cost. It is vitally important that the UN

Speaking after the event, Rose Caldwell, Executive Director at Concern Worldwide (UK) said: “Today, for the first time in human history, there are over a billion people going to bed hungry every night. Despite commitments to improve gender equality, we know that the majority of these are women. This is because when times are hard women eat last and least. It is unacceptable that even though poor women produce a majority of food, they make up the

majority of the world’s hungry. If we are to tackle the blight of hunger, poor women need to be recognised and supported in their fight against hunger”. The campaign is being launched ahead of the UN World Summit in New York this September where world leaders will gather to discuss progress made against the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the promises they made to ‘end poverty by 2015’. The campaign will call on the

UN and world leaders to urgently commit to listening to the voices of poor women; including them in decision-making processes and providing them with urgently needed funds to support them in their efforts to feed themselves and their families. Long-term supporter of Concern Worldwide and sponsor of the ‘Woman Can’t Wait’ event, Jack McConnell MSP said: “Across the world it is women who are largely responsible for growing as well as preparing food, yet their contribution is

McKELVIE APPLAUDS NEW STRATEGY FOR SCOTLAND’S CARERS WELCOME SUPPORT FOR SOUTH LANARKSHIRE’S 38,000 CARERS

hristina McKelvie MSP has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s new strategy for supporting carers and young carers, which is backed by £5 million additional investment for respite opportunities. For the first time, the Scottish Government has published a separate strategy for young carers, recognising the unique challenges they face.

The strategy includes increasing training for health and social care staff to improve identification of carers and their needs, giving greater priority to carers’ own health and establishing a Carers’ Rights Charter.

cannot be underestimated or applauded highly enough. It is often an extremely challenging and demanding task and we owe it carers to ensure that there is as much support as possible in place.

SNP MSP for Central Scotland Christina said: “The immense contribution that carers make not just to the wellbeing of their loved ones but also to society as a whole is something that

“This new strategy will help shape that support and I welcome its publication. The additional funding for respite care is particularly welcome and will help to relieve some of the

pressures on carers themselves. South Lanarkshire has a good record on respite provision, but with over 38,000 carers living in the area, respite is a vital service and we can be sure that there will be a demand for any additional respite places. “The fact that there is now a separate strategy in place for young carers is an important recognition of the specific challenges that they face. This

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fficers in Hamilton are asking local residents to help make their community a better place by standing up and contacting them if they are experiencing antisocial behaviour. Antisocial behaviour in communities takes many forms, including alcohol related violence, youth disorder, the sale of alcohol to underage persons, street drinking, vandalism and fly tipping. Community Officers are

strengthening their efforts over the next four weeks as part of a dedicated campaign, and will be working closely with their partners including South Lanarkshire Council and local community wardens. Inspector Andy Munro, Community Inspector for Blantyre, Bothwell/Uddingston and Larkhall said, ‘People have the right to live in peace and be free from antisocial behaviour. The people

Bothwell News By Trevor Cooper

New President Saghir Sheikh In his valedictory speech as President, Ian Mckellar of the Rotary Club of Bothwell & Uddingston paid tribute to the three members, Bob Downie, Robert McClure and Bill Grimond who died during the year. He then went on to highlight charities supported and many of the speakers our programme convenor for his year had obtained. Later Ian then installed, new President, Saghir Sheikh, an Ear Nose and Throat specialist based in Glasgow’s Southern General Hospital.

who conduct themselves in this manner have no respect for their neighbours or people who live near to them. Along with our partners in the community we are keen to deal with this type of behaviour and have a positive and lasting impact.’ Inspector Gillian Scott, Community Inspector for Hamilton added, ‘I would be keen to hear from anyone who is subjected to such behaviour and will ensure that our partner agencies are made aware of the actions of those who think it is acceptable to act in such a manner. Recently alcohol related antisocial behaviour has been a key focus for us. The passing of new byelaws to extend the ban on street drinking is a great example of partnership working and how a joined up approach can make the communities within our area a safer and more enjoyable place for residents to live.’ Alison Moore, Antisocial Behaviour Manager from South Lanarkshire Council said ‘It is clear

Visit: ww.strathclyde.police.uk/ your_community to find out the contact details for your local officers.

that the success of our approach in South Lanarkshire is founded upon effective joint working with our partners. On a day to day basis the council and the police work closely to tackle the issues that have such a negative impact in our communities. Our continued success in reducing the incidence of antisocial behaviour and other antisocial crimes reinforces the message that the services we are delivering are working.’ Don’t accept antisocial behaviour. Stand up for your community. Report antisocial behaviour to your local community policing team, who are here to protect you and your community.

Students Recognised For Hospitality Excellence Three Motherwell College students have been rewarded for their outstanding efforts while studying for an HNC in Hospitality. James Donnelly (20), Ross Hunter (34) and Angela Robertson (45) demonstrated great dedication to, and enthusiasm for the class work they were given during the year-long course. They also volunteered to work extra hours at a variety of functions in the College training restaurant ML1, to get more experience and to support their second year colleagues. James (from Larkhall), Ross (Wishaw) and Angela (Stonehouse), were rewarded for their hard work with £25 Amazon gift vouchers each. They were presented with by the College Head of Hospitality and Professional Cookery Department David Aikman. David Aikman said: “The College regularly runs very popular themed evenings – such as James Bond and St Andrew’s evenings - in the training restaurant ML1. At these events, the students get practical experience of what it will really be like when they leave with their qualifications, to take up work in the hospitality industry. “James, Ross and Angela volunteered at every opportunity. They were so enthusiastic that we decided we’d establish an award event for students that go the extra mile during their training. They definitely deserve to be the first to be recognised.” All three have said they aim to go on to study for the BA in Hospitality Management which will enable them to seek senior/assistant management positions in hotels, restaurants and other hospitality outlets. Motherwell College offers a range of courses that allow students to seek employment in the hospitality industry. These range from HNC to degree entry level as well as essential licensed trade certification.

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I am a 58 year old man and I have three young grandchildren and a daughter. I have recently developed Cancer and may not be around for very long. What steps should I take to ensure finances are secure for my daughter and grandkids future? I have NO Will and am scared it will be complicated, time consuming and costly to make one. Can you help? Nicholas J. Scullion & Co. strongly advise you make an appointment to come in and speak to one of our specialists. A Will allows you to decide what will happen to your possessions after you die, otherwise if you don’t make a Will the Government will decide for you.

isitors to Robertson Park will notice a huge improvement in the surroundings following a close season of much needed redecoration.

• Make a Will and have control over your possessions when you die. This will be simple, straightforward and can ease the stress on loved ones when you die. • Don’t make a Will and the Courts will divide your assets for you. This can be complicated, impersonal and very distressing for your loved ones. With the correct legal advice and assistance your Will allows you to retain control over the distribution of your property and investments after your death. It is the only way to avoid complications and further upset for loved ones during an already traumatic time. You can specify what personal items you wish left to whom; for example, you could leave your house and car to your daughter, and some money or jewellery for each of your grand children. You could also make bequests to charity, donate your organs or specify if you want to be cremated or buried and what type of funeral you would like. If you die inestate (without making a Will) your assets will be divided up by the Court which is impersonal, distressing and can lead to family arguments and legal disputes which can be lengthy and costly. At Nicholas J Scullion & Co, we take the time to listen to you and tailor your Will to your exact wishes. We would recommend that you review your Will every few years, especially if your circumstances change. Prepare for the future and make your Will today.

Following an approach from the Scottish Work and Training Foundation the committee agreed to take on 5 young unemployed men who were willing to learn some new skills and enhance their prospects of obtaining full time employment. Together, with some of Thorniewood’s new committee men they started work on giving the ground a facelift. They have now painted all fencing and posts, the Pavilion, Dugouts and just about anything else that did not move!

• Only a Will gives you control over your assets at death • Your Will can reduce the risk of exposure to Inheritance Tax

In addition to painting the ground, the youngsters have been looking after the playing surface. They have put down ten ton of top soil, fertilizer and grass seed and with the recent rain we have seen a great improvement in the quality of the pitch.

We are confident that we can conduct your final affairs with professionalism and dignity. Please pop in today 105, Cadzow Street. ML3 6HG or call us on 01698 283 265. We are waiting to take your call or email enquiries@scullion-law.co.uk

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Club Secretary Ian McLaughlin told The HUB; “We would like to extend a big thank you to the boys for all of their hard work in helping with the renovation works. They have put a lot of effort into this.”

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Computer Corner by Sam Walker, Scotcomputers Summary: Windows Live Hotmail now includes the ability to automatically forward all messages received to another account. I’ll show you how.

I’m changing email accounts, but I don’t want to lose people who have my Hotmail address. How do I automatically forward all my incoming Windows Live Hotmail messages to my new account?

Not long ago Microsoft added to Windows Live Hotmail a couple of frequently requested features. The ability to forward your email to another address was one of them. However it appears that there are certain restrictions in effect by default. I’ll look at what readers have told me they might be, and how to get past them. How To: To automatically forward all of your incoming Windows Live Hotmail messages, login to your account and then click on Options in the upper right: And then at the bottom of the resulting list, click on More options...:

Click on the link labeled Forward mail to another e-mail account:

That will take you to the following page:

“... if your Hotmail account is closed, message forwarding will stop.” Make sure that Forward your email to another e-mail address is selected, and type the email address you want your Windows Live Hotmail messages to be forwarded to. If you like, click on Keep a copy of forwarded messages in your Windows Live Hotmail inbox. if you want the messages to remain in your Hotmail account. Click on Save. IMPORTANT: Windows Live Hotmail will send a confirmation message to the email address you specify. You must read and act on that message before forwarding will happen. This ensures that you do have access to the account, or at least that the recipient of that account does indeed want to receive all the messages. Once you’ve done so, all your Windows Live Hotmail messages will be forwarded to that address until you turn it off or until your Hotmail account is closed. That last is an important point: if your Hotmail account is closed, then message forwarding will stop. You should definitely log into your Windows Live account periodically to make sure that it remains open.

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rading Standards and the Office of Fair Trading have identified that more than 5,000 fans were scammed when trying to buy tickets for the U.K.’s top music festivals during the summer and they join the campaign warning consumers about online fraudulent ticket sites. The figures are based on complaints last year by festivalgoers who had paid for tickets online and not received them, or who bought fake tickets and were subsequently turned away at the gates. Despite many summer festival events having sold out, those desperate to see their favourite bands play live often turn to the internet in the hunt for a ticket. OFT research last year

found that one in twelve ticket buyers had admitted to having been caught out by a scam ticket website. The Just Tick It campaign is urging everyone to tick off the following checklist before buying tickets online from a website: . How has the website got the tickets to sell? Check with the festival to find out when tickets are being released for sale and when the tickets will be sent out. . Find out what are others saying about the website. Search the internet to find out what other people’s experiences have been. . How can you contact the company behind the website? Check that you know their full geographic address

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and check they have a working landline phone number. . Can they provide ticket details? Ensure that the face value of the tickets and the seat location/festival area are clearly listed and consistent with the official festival website. . Do they provide refunds? Make sure there is a refund policy in case something goes wrong. Councillor Helen McKenna, Convenor for the Environmental Services Committee that oversees Trading Standards matters stated; “Our Trading Standards officers are currently dealing with aggrieved customers who were ripped off by on-line touts for this year’s T in the Park, some to the tune of £500. Already some people have fallen

foul of websites offering tickets for next year’s T in the Park and lost over £400. We urge concert and festival goers to check websites before parting with any money and follow the simple Just Tick It checklist. If you are paying up front for tickets costing over £100, use a credit card and you may be able to get a refund should all go wrong.” Anyone who feels that they have been misled by websites or other media in relation to concert and festival tickets should contact their nearest Trading Standards office. Trading Standards contacts: Coatbridge (for north of the M8): (01236) 812250 Motherwell (for south of the M8): (01698) 332645

a practical approach to physical literacy underpinned in a vocabulary of movement that is planned, progressive and challenging.  Netball coached by Mary Anne Cosgrove. These workshops ‘building the basics’ are designed to provide a technical update and are aimed at teachers and coaches working with inexperienced players.  Tennis coached by Ian Woodcraft. In order for players to develop their ability to play tennis they all go through stages in-

cluding contact, co-operative play, competitive play and controlling the court. The workshops will give an introduction to getting into the game and basic tactics related to the five game situation. This is a not to be missed opportunity so book now and ensure your place on this first ever Conference in South Lanarkshire. Cost, including buffet lunch, is £30. Bookings can be taken from Thursday 22 July and you can book or request an application form by calling 01698 476262 or visit our website www. slleisure.co.uk

Coach in Action An open invitation and warm welcome is being extended to all coaches out there to sign up for South Lanarkshire Leisure’s first Coach in Action Coaching Conference providing an opportunity for coaches at all levels to take part in sports specific and generic workshops delivered by a team of highly experienced coaches. Keynote speaker Fayyaz ‘Fuzz’ Ahmed, one of Great Britain’s leading athletics coaches, will ‘kick-off’ the conference at Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds, Mote Hill, Hamilton on Saturday 18 September and runs from 9:30 – 3:30pm Fayyaz ‘Fuzz’ Ahmed currently works with some of Britain’s leading athletes across several events and has also been instrumental in recent developments in the FUNdamentals of athletics training principles. There are a number of workshops for participants throughout the day including:  Disability Athletics coached by Ian Mirfin. This workshop is an introduction to wheelchair racing and will also look at the setting up of a successful disabled sports club and focus on the development pathway of disabled sports performers.  Football coached by Tosh Farrell. The emphasis for coaching players should

focus on development and not always the outcome. Coaches can often expect young players to know and understand the game as well as adults and can overlook the need to break down and adjust coaching sessions to ensure they are relevant to the player’s age and ability.  FUNdamental Movement Skills coached by Fuzz Ahmed. The principle is to build a movement base that is transferrable for us in several sports and is based on long term athletic development with

Summer School in Landscape Painting in Watercolours Chatelherault, built in 1732 as the Hunting Lodge and summer residence for the Dukes of Hamilton is known as a ‘jewel in the landscape’ and is the perfect setting to explore painting in watercolour. This three day summer school will enable you to explore watercolour techniques and a variety of approaches to the magnificent architecture, gardens and historic features of this stunning

landscape with the guidance of an experienced visual artist. The course is designed to develop the work of those who have some drawing and painting experience, and is delivered in a small group which allows the tutor to offer plenty of individual support. All materials and equipment are provided. Landscape Painting in Watercolours at Chatelherault Country Park, Ferniegair, Hamilton, Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 August 10.00–16.00 (includes 1hr break) Adult (16+) £80/£70 (concession)

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The Local Learner Paul Simpson went straight from school to begin a 4 year apprenticeship with Volkswagen giant Verve, and in September will become a fully-fledged Light Vehicle Technician. To complement his apprenticeship Paul enrolled in an HNC in Automotive Engineering at Motherwell College. This course is designed for Automotive Technicians seeking to advance their qualifications and develop their skills and competence to a higher level to meet the needs of modern technology within the motor industry. With a mix of theory and practical skills Paul will become the master technician he has always dreamed of. Paul was very impressed with the automotive facilities at the College. He said: “They are fantastic – clean, and bright workshops coupled with up to date equipment. In my opinion there is no better place to study.” Paul’s talents were underlined recently when he won the Scottish Regional Finals of the Auto Skills UK Competition qualifying him to compete at the UK Skills Finals in London. He added: “It was great experience meeting fellow young technicians and sharing experiences.” For further information about the HNC in Automotive Engineering please visit: www.motherwell.co.uk or telephone: 01698 232425

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Staff at local estate agents, Your Move McLaughlin, are celebrating following the announcement that the company has won yet more industry awards this time at the new Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2010 sponsored by the Sunday Times. Your Move won Silver Awards for Best Lettings Franchise Agency, Best Lettings Customer Service and Best Lettings Training and Development and Bronze Awards were awarded for Best Large Lettings Agency and Best Lettings Technology and Online. It was the best result achieved by an individual agent. Marc Mclaughlin of Your Move McLaughlin, Uddingston commented: “This is great news for Your Move and, of course, our local lettings team who are not only able to apply their knowledge and experience of lettings in this region but also gain the support of colleagues across the UK in helping customers to

find properties and to find tenants. “Because we are part of the UK’s largest lettings agency we’ve also been able to take advantage of the investment in systems and processes that directly benefit our customers - a fact that was acknowledged by the judges in these Awards. They stated that Your Move is a “shining example of how large agencies can use their size to implement excellent customer service standards”. And that’s not all. We were also acknowledged as “industry leaders in our use of technology and online media” – a reflection of the fact we have the UK’s most visited estate agency and lettings agency website in the UK today (*) “Altogether this is yet again great news for Your Move – building on our recent success at the Property Professional Awards 2010 where we were acknowledged as the Best Large Estate Agency. We hope this latest news will encourage even more customer to visit us and find

our more about our services – which we can now truly call multi-award winning.” The Awards were presented to Gareth Samples, Your Move’s Managing Director and representatives from Your Move by TV personality Ruby Wax at a special awards ceremony held in London which brought together hundreds of property professionals and experts from across the UK. If you’d like to find our more about how Your Move can help you as a buyer, seller, landlord or tenant, simply contact your local office at 39 Main Street , Uddingston, telephone them on 01698 539 990.

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John Malone, Consultant at Peninsula, takes a look at job advertising There is an old truism that when you are in a swamp and the alligator is about to bite your head off it is difficult to remember that your intention was to drain the swamp! So many laws support interrelate (or even contradict one another) that it is extremely difficult to understand and hang onto the basic principles in recruiting and managing people. Astonishingly, employment law has developed and allowed the people in Britain today to have at least six rights which they could pursue to the Employment Tribunal before they are an employee, or even before have been interviewed! Those six are to be joined by others in the not too distant future. The existing six are concerned with discrimination on the grounds of age, race, sex, disability, trade union and (Northern Ireland only at present), religion/political opinion or persuasion. Therefore adverts should not contain any element, referring to these areas, which is directly or indirectly discriminatory.

employees thus cost saving. If some hours still need to be replaced (even all of them) is the replacement of a full-timer with a full-timer the best thing to do? Would two 20 hour, or four 10 hour workers, be more flexible and economic (especially if you can keep them below the income tax, NI, employer’s contribution threshold). Does this leaver offer the opportunity of re-structure, re-engineer working methods and system without problems of staff resistance?

But more of the law later. Why are you advertising? Recruitment advertising is usually for one of two purposes, to replace leavers or to increase numbers (presumably to cope with growth/increased production). It should only be done at the end of the thought process chain; it should not be that leavers are automatically replaced, like with like. Questions need to be asked first starting with, perhaps, why are they leaving and could something be done to persuade them to stay?

Having explored these areas then thorough checking and updating of the job description to ensure it is still relevant is required next. Use the job description requirements to define the attributes required of the person to undertake the role, (called a personnel specification). For example, strict eye sight colour definition requirements required of airline pilots means that someone who is colour blind (especially red/green) simply cannot perform the job. Be sure that you do not introduce requirements which would indirectly discriminate by requiring a standard from an applicant that the job does not demand. For example a high standard of spoken and written English is not necessary for someone whose job is to pick out twigs/leaves, etc., from fruit passing along a production line.

If they do leave - do you need to replace? Could the work be divided amongst a number of other

Once you know what the job is and what it requires of the individual, the advert can then

be drawn up. Job title should be the prominent heading. Adverts with the salary displayed attract a larger and more relevant response. Display the skill requirements prominently or else too many unqualified personnel will apply accordingly. Highlight benefits, not just financial but growth or promotion opportunities, growing market sector/ market leader, etc. - if your job is not as attractive as others on the page there is a chance you will lose the applicant to them. Consider where and when to advertise and target carefully. Obviously avoid using any potentially discriminatory language, e.g. ‘Man Friday’ wanted as this clearly discriminates against female candidates and may even be classed as racist as well. “Waiter” is not acceptable, “Waiter/Waitress” is. Manager is acceptable, it is not necessary to state Manager/ Manageress - but should there

For further information contact John Malone on 0777 232 0539 or via e-mail, john.malone@ peninusla-uk.com

be any doubt make this clear. Make clear how applications should be submitted, e.g. application form, letter, letter and CV, fax, e-mail, etc., and by what closing date.

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Recent Police incidents in our area

Theft of motor vehicle

Location: Roadway Outside,12 Elmview Court,Bellshill Incident: A blue L plate, PEUGEOT 106 was stolen from the roadway on Elm View in Bellshill on Tuesday 13th July. The vehicle was stolen over night and was noticed missing in the morning. The vehicle was later recovered in a grass area near to Bothwellhaugh Rd in Strathclyde Park after having been set on fire. Bellshill Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have further information in relation to the theft.

School Theft

Location: Our Lady & St. Francis Primary School,Newarthill Road,Motherwell Incident: Our Lady and St Francis primary School was broken in to on Wed 14th July around ten twenty at night. The security of the school was over come and property was taken from within. The thief made off from the school over the perimeter fence although it is unknown what direction they went in after that. If you witnessed anything suspicious around the time of the incident the Police are keen to speak with you.

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Incident: Four juvenile males were arrested by Police following an incident at Brake brothers on Monday night. The males were attempting to steal from within Fridge trailer units and due to this Police were called. On Police arrival at the yard area of the premises, 3 males were apprehended and taken in to custody. A fourth male was later arrested. All four males are now subject of a report to the reporter of the children’s panel in relation to the incident. Police.Police interviewed the 18 year old male in relation to other break-ins and he was further charged with breaking into six schools within the Bellshill area.

Theft by House Breaking

Location: Brannock Avenue, Motherwell Incident: Overnight on Tuesday 20th July

, two sheds were broken in to on Brannock Ave in Newarthill. The first shed did not have any property stolen although the second shed had garden equipment taken. If you or any one you know witnessed any of the break-ins or know any information in relation to them then please let the local Police know about it.

Theft by House Breaking

Location: Kelvin Road, Viewpark, Uddingston Incident: On Thursday 15th July at shed within a garden on Kelvin Rd,

Racial incident

Location: Costcutter, Atwal Stores, 205 Motherwell Road, Bellshill

Incident: A 15 year old male was arrested on Tuesday 20th July after a

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racial incident at Cost cutters on Motherwell Rd in Bellshill. The male was under the influence of alcohol and was racially abusive to staff within the shop on being refused the sale of alcohol. The male was quickly arrester after the incident and was taken to Motherwell Police Office. The male was also responsible for a similar incident at Bankhead Ave in Bellshill on the same day. A report has been sent to the Children’s Reporter in Hamilton.

Bellshill was subject of a break-in. The incident happened between 13:30 and 16:00 in the day and two males were witnessed by a passer by stealing items of garden equipment. On Saturday 17th July both males returned to the area of Kelvin Rd and were witnessed again acting suspiciously. The Police were called and the males were subsequently found and taken in to Police custody. Two males aged 29 and 45 have now been reported to the Procurator fiscal in relation to alleged theft by house breaking to a garden shed. Bellshill Police ask that all members of the Community be vigilant in respect to security of their homes. People are actively scouring the area looking for possible targets to steal other people’s property. Remember to lock and secure windows and doors and place any additional security at vulnerable points of the home and garden.

Car Crime

Location: KELVIN ROAD, VIEWPARK, UDDINGSTON Incident: A T registration Peugeot 406 vehicle was broken in to on Kelvin Rd, Bellshill on Saturday 24th July. The vehicles window was smashed and quantities of books were stolen between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Robbery

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near to the old Bellshill Juniors ground on Hattonrigg Rd in Bellshill around 12:20 on Sunday afternoon. The man who walks with a walking stick was set upon by two males described as in their twenties one approximately 6ft and the other 5’7. One of the males had a red tracksuit with white trainers on and the other had a black tracksuit with black trainers. They attacked the man with a golf club striking him to the back knocking him to the ground and then brandished a knife demanding his possessions. The males then ran off on to Hattonrigg Rd in the direction of Bellshill Main St leaving the victim on the ground. This incident is very serious and could have had much worse consequences. Bellshill CID is dealing with the incident and Detective Sergeant Harvey who is leading the enquiry said: “We are following lines of enquiry in to an alleged robbery of a 52 year old man at the football park near to Hattonrigg Rd in Bellshill. The man was savagely attacked by callous individuals who had no regard for the man who walks with a walking stick. He was beaten to the ground and robbed of his possessions in what can only be described as a despicable assault. I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity of the area at the time of the incident to think back and remember if they may have seen the individuals involved. Or if they have heard anything locally which may assist the enquiry then we would be happy to speak to them.”

Theft by House Breaking

Location: East Dean Street, Bellshill Incident: A garden shed was subject of a break –in overnight on Sunday in to Monday the 26th July. Items of garden equipment were stolen and the shed was found insecure in the morning by the owner. There have been a few incidents similar this in the area of Bellshill and the Police are keen to speak to anyone who may hold information on who may be responsible. The Police are advising the members of our Community to ensure there sheds and other property are kept secure and if additional security equipment is required then this would be a good time to purchase them. Items such as security lighting, extra locks, re-enforced windows and shed alarms are all good ways to enhance security.

Theft by House Breaking

Location: Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 14 Unthank Road, Bellshill Incident: Two brothers aged 15 and 18 years old were arrested by Police in Bellshill following a break-in to ALDI food store on Unthank Rd. The males were witnessed on CC/TV cameras after breaking in to the store by security guards. Police were contacted and after diligent local enquiry by the Officers this revealed the persons responsible. A quantity of alcohol was later discovered in the home address of the males and was seized by Police. Police interviewed the 18 year old male in relation to other break-ins and he was further charged with breaking into six schools within the Bellshill area. A report has been sent to the Procurator fiscal in relation to alleged incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bellshill Police Office on 01698 202400 or alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be called anonymously on

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Your Stars... Aries Mar 20 - Apr 20

Libra 23 Sep - 23 Oct

Unexpected news on the work front could be a cause for anxiety since it seems others don’t realise how hard you work to do things as well as you do. With the Sun in Leo you’re in the mood for fun and romance so if you can’t pass the buck ask for a little more time and support.

With the Sun now comfortably ensconced in Leo for the next month your social life is going to get busy and interesting. With Jupiter in Aries you’re likely to be top of everyone’s wanted list, and easy pickings for any sweet or sticky thing that catches your roving eye.

Taurus 20 Apr - 20 May There appears to be a struggle going on within you. How much are you prepared to sacrifice in order to maintain the status quo and keep things as they are and wait until fate creates the opening or opportunity you need?

Gemini 21 May - 21 Jun Do you dream of a Summerland, of romance and adventure in a place far, far away populated by wicked witches and little dwarfs where the power of love unites beauty and the beast together in blissful union?

Cancer 22 Jun - 22 Jul If it’s becoming increasingly difficult to pass a candy store or burger bar without paying a visit and sampling some of their merchandise maybe you should take a serious look at your diet before you get so big you’ll have to wear a sock on each toe. But seriously folks, some of you may need to watch your weight.

Leo 23 Jul - 22 Aug With the Sun, your planetary ruler, in Leo, your Sun sign for the next few weeks, it’s very much a time to promote yourself and do the things you want to do. This is a period when you should put your personal needs and ambitions first and foremost, because the solar energy of the Sun is very much with you now.

Virgo 23 Aug - 22 Sep Now that the Sun has entered Leo it’s time for you to consider taking a reduced schedule, to retire from the world awhile for a period of rest and recuperation in readiness for when the Sun enters Virgo, your Sun sign, and your new yearly cycle begins.

Scorpio 24 Oct - 21 Nov With Jupiter in Aries and the Sun joining Mercury in Leo, the angles of your solar chart governing your work and vocation, this is the time to promote yourself and show the world what you can do.

Q’s Views!

DISSENT- PARAGUAY STYLE I have never understood why players argue with the referee during a football match. How many referees in the history of the world, in the face of gratuitous verbal abuse, have said “Actually you’re right- I am a (CENSORED) so I hereby revoke my red card, and will grant you a penalty”?

Sagittarius 22 Nov - 21 Dec While certain relationships with friends and colleagues are likely to be particularly rewarding now, relationships with loved ones could prove both demanding and exciting. Love and intimacy are the rewards for opening your heart with all the manifold risks that that entails.

Capricorn 22 Dec - 19 Jan Unless you’re seriously thinking of running for public office, there’s not much point sitting around scratching your headwondering why you’re so popular right now. In part it is a result of the work you’ve been doing on yourself that is enabling other people to get closer to you, at the same time it’s in part a reward for the good work you’ve done for others, directly or indirectly.

Clearly Paraguayan star Jose Pedro realised this when he was red carded in a Chilean league match, and decided to make his point to the referee another way. He throttled him. Needless to say this went down like Maggie Thatcher in a miner’s welfare club with his employers, who promptly sacked him. Rumour has it Neil Lennon

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wants to sign him for Celtic as he feels his current squad are a bit soft. It’s not the worst incident I’ve heard of against a referee. There was a corporate league that I know of where company teams would bring along “ringers” (i.e- players who didn’t actually work for their company). One team not only failed to tell the referee that a player didn’t work for them, but that he was a total psychopath. As soon as he was red carded he got his car, and drove it onto the pitch to try and mow down the referee. The best bit was when the police turned up, saw the pitch with tyre marks all over it, and had all the players involved say “I never saw anything”. The CCTV footage said

otherwise, and needless to say he was charged. KATIE PRICE Katie Price, (aka The Artist Formerly Known as Jordan) has decided to abandon her music career. Thanks Katie, much appreciated!

and like many youngsters across Scotland he’d watched it, and fancied himself as Bruce Lee. So to our young readers who are perhaps planning to watch the remake starring Jackie Chan- I don’t want to see a repeat of what happened back then, ok? The Karate Kid learned karate for defence, not offence.

THE KARATE KID I remember when I was at primary school, aged 11, when I was approached by an 8-year old, who challenged me to a fight. I’ve never been the most intimidating guy in the world, but even I was baffled that an 8-year old would want to fight me. He’d have required a ladder to reach me. ‘I know karate,’ he warned ‘I watched “The Karate Kid” on Saturday night, and I memorised every move’. Yes, ITV had shown the network premier of the original “Karate Kid” movie,

DODGY PARKING??? Have you seen some dodgy parking this week? As always, we are on the prowl to find Lanarkshire’s dodgy parkers but we do need your help!

Aquarius 20 Jan - 18 Feb With the Sun joining Mercury in your opposite sign of Leo, and Jupiter and Uranus in Aries, it’s very much a case of going with the flow where relationships are concerned. This may not be straightforward since you are likely to be very much in demand both socially and romantically while you’re also likely to have a burning desire for greater freedom to do your thing.

The HUB is pleased to have the infamous ‘Q, from Airdrie’ writing for the Entertainment Pages, to give you all some comic relief. As a regular contributor to the Glasgow Metro newspaper, and a regular in the comedy scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Q has given the HUB an exclusive column, which we are sure will have you wanting for more in the next edition of the HUB!

Unfortunately, we cannot do this campaign on our own – so please send in your dodgy parking pictures to info@thehubpaper.com. Does one of your colleagues suffer from dodgyparkingitis? If so, take a picture of the evidence and send it to us! Don’t worry, all identities will be protected and vehicle registrations blanked out. This is all in the name of good fun, and in no way are we personally attacking any individual or group.

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Incidentally, the kid in question eventually found someone who accepted his request for a fight, and stood in the famous “crane kick” position on one leg as seen in the film (waiting of course for his opponent to come at him, and get kicked in the face). His opponent waited patiently for his leg to tire, then biffed him as he lowered his leg. KEITH CHEGWIN At time of writing, Keith Chegwin is in a bit of bother. Apparently he’s been stealing comedian’s material and posting it on his Twitter site as his own. As a result, he may be about to face legal action.

Personally, I don’t know what’s more alarming- Cheggers stealing comedians’ jokes, or the fact his Twitter site has enough visitors that it would get back to the comedians T concerned.

C T P 9 M & Y T 8 A Besides, how embarrassing would 1 D it be for a comedian to deliver a gag, only for an audience member 0 to shout out “You stole that gag off Q Keith Chegwin”? If people thought I D was stealing gags from him, I think i I’d kill myself. F F SOCCER CASUALS F 7 A major tabloid newspaper reportedT this week that 100 hooligans from 5 a Scottish football club were going 2 down to Blackpool for a fight. U o 100 hooligans eh? There are some m clubs in Scotland that don’t even have that many fans! And no, I am c S not naming the club concerned. M Because I don’t want a gang of B casuals up at my door (again). As a stand-up comic, I abhor those who steal comedian’s jokes, especially if they pass them round via text / email etc. Because when that comedian goes on stage and delivers a gag that audience members received by text days before, it looks like he is the plagiarist.

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Doggie Fun at Strathclyde Park

oggie activity was rife at Strathclyde Park at the weekend when The Dogs Trust held a Fun Day. Thousands of owners and their pets turned up to enjoy the variety of fun activities. There was activities for all the

family to enjoy at the free event, including a midday parade of Dogs Trust canine residents looking for homes, a fun dog show with prizes for the Cheekiest Puppy, Best Veteran, Best Rescue and overall Best in Show; raffles and tombolas; a doggie treasure hunt;

agility demonstrations; a meet and greet of prison service sniffer dogs, and free vet checks for dogs that attended with their owners. Luckily the weather was decent and everyone who attended seemed to have a good time. The key aim behind the event was

Pet of the fortnight • • • Name: Molly (as her second name is Malone) Breed: Beagle Lives: with Grant & Alec Malone in Bellshill

to help raise funds for The Dogs Trust as providing their services requires lots of funding. Sandra Downie, Dogs Trust Glasgow Centre Manager, said: “Local fundraising events like this are vital to help us raise money to look after all the unwanted and abandoned dogs in our care.” A fantastic £5052 was raised on the day!

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BELLSHILL CULTURAL CENTRE, JOHN ST. BELLSHILL. 01698 346770 Chatter Books - Tuesday (fortnightly) 16th February, 3.30 - 4.30pm. 8-12 year olds. Come along if you like reading and making new friends. Annette MacDonld, School of Dance Member BATD BB ST Ballet, Tap, Disco (Hip hop & street). Viewpark classes every Tuesday, Ages 3-8 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Motherwell classes every Thursday, Ages 3-8 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Ages 9 and upwards 6:00pm to 7:30pm. For any more information contact Ann : 01698 301605, Annette : 07759824488 or E-Mail Annette on weenet@hotmail.co.uk

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BLANTYRE LIBRARY, CLYDEVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE. 01698 823808 Book Start Rhymetime - Thursday 2-2.30pm. For 0-3 year olds. Come along for stories, songs and fun. Readers Group - One Thursday per month. Please call for details. 8yrs and up.

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UDDINGSTON LIBRARY, 51 BELLSHILL ROAD, 01698 813431 Book Start Rhymetime - Tuesday 2-2.30pm. For

BOTHWELL LIBRARY, THE DONALD INSTITUE, MAIN STREET. 01698 853150 Readers Group - First Thursday of the month. Please join us for a coffee and a chat.

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0-3 year olds. Come along for stories, songs and fun. Readers Group - Second Tuesday of the month 11am. Computer Classes - Wednesdays 9.30am - 12noon. First steps in IT. Friday 9.30am 12.30pm First Step Web. Call 01698 813431 for info.

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THERE’S LOADS GOING ON AT UDDINGSTON COMMUNITY CENTRE TEL: 01698 813383 Playgroup - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 - 11.30. Monday & Friday 12.30 - 2.30 Mini Ninjas - For 4-6 year olds. Monday 6.15-6.45pm & Thursday 6.30-7pm Yamakai Sports Karate - Monday 6.45-8pm & Thursday 7-8pm. Contact Liam Coakley 07771 818184 Arts & Crafts - Tuesday 7-9pm & Wednesday 10am-Noon. Dru Yoga - Thursdays. For info call Kay Elder on 07717 054325. Quilting - Wednesday 1-3.30pm. Dance Connection - Wednesday & Staurday. For info call 0141 778 5559 Fitness/Health Eating - Wednesday 8-9.30pm. For info call Karen Scobie on 07818 417921 Flower Arranging - Every second Wednesday 7.30-9pm. Tae Kwon Do - Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm & Thursday 5.15 - 6.15pm. For info call Brian Locke on 01259 222810 Uddingston Pride - If you are interested in finding out more about the green fingered group who make Uddingston colourful during the summer, call Liz Wilson on 01698 814822 Scottish Women’s Rural Institute - Second Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Baby Clinic - Monday 1-3pm.

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MOTORING HUB

NEW AUDI A7 The new Audi A7 Sportback has been revealed. As its name suggests, it will sit between the A6 and A8 in Audi’s range and cost from £42,925 when it goes on sale next month. The A7 is Audi’s answer to the BMW 5 Series GT and Mercedes CLS with it being billed as a fivedoor coupe. The A7 officially goes on sale next month however it will not be available for delivery in the UK until January 2011. The Audi A7 Sportback will go on sale with two petrol and two diesel V6 engines initially, ranging inpower from 201bhp to 256bhp. Torque ranges from 207lb ft 369lb ft. All engines are mated to energy recuperation and stop-start systems to improve efficiency. The cleanest of the quartet, the 201bhp 3.0 TDI, averages 53.3mpg and emits 139g/km of CO2 with the standard multitronic automatic gearbox. A sportier seven-speed S tronic gearbox with permanent four-wheel drive is also available as an option, along with a sporty differential. Despite the curvy looks, the new A7 comes with a decent boot too! The boot can hold 535 litres of luggage seats up, or 1390 litres with the seats folded down. The 5-series GT can hold 440 litres seats up and 1700 litres seats down while 505 litres is available behind the fixed seats of the CLS.

Two trim levels are available SE and S Line. Standard kit will include xenon headlights, LED rear lights, a powered tailgate, leather upholstery, climate control, electric seat adjustment, heated front seats, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, sat-nav, iPod connection, DAB radio and Bluetooth connection. The touchpad sat-nav screen first seen on the new Audi A8, which allows the driver to write a destination on the screen with their finger, will also be available. The sat-nav can also use Google Earth images to enhance the mapping. The interior is described by Audi as having ‘workmanship at a craftsman’s level’, and is significant because many of the design touches and materials will be used in the new A6. It can be

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Chris Dolan retaining possession

Bellshill in Cup Win Bellshill Athletic started their pre-season games with a win against Blantyre Victoria to retain the Blantyre Victoria Charity Cup at Castle Park. Bellshill started well and a McKenzie effort hit the post early on in the encounter, followed by a top class save by Blantyre goalkeeper to deny a well hit free kick by Crozier. Blantyre, clearly well up for the cup and came close shortly after only to be denied by Bellshill keeper

Donnelly. Then a 35 yard effort by Miller smashed off the crossbar. The home side then took the lead in the fiery contest after 17 mins when Miller slotted the ball home after being played in. Bellshill had a few chances to take the lead before McKellar cleverly chipped the Blantyre goalkeeper to draw level. The build up to half time was frantic with end to end play but neither side could take advantage with Donnelly pulling of a superb stop to deny Fletcher. Both sides made many changes at half time, giving all the players the chance of competitive football. Bellshill went ahead after 60 mins when McKenzie scored from close range, followed by another when Marshall kept his cool to slot the ball past the home side keeper from 15 yards. Bellshill finished the game off with a fourth goal right at the end of normal time with a strike by Connelly. Left: Scott Marshall scoring on trial

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Fuel Price Check As always, we give you the locations of the cheapest fuel across the county. We also give you the price of the most expensive too! Prices correct at time of printing. UNLEADED Shell – Coatbridge -112.9 ASDA – Blantyre – 112.9 Sainsbury’s- Hamilton – 112.9 Highest – 123.9 DIESEL Morrison’s – Hamilton – 114.9 Sainsbury’s – Hamilton – 114.9 JET – Townhead Hamilton – 114.9 Highest – 125.9 LPG Morrisons – Glasgow Fort – 59.9 Highest – 68.9

Junior Football Thorniewood start with a win…

‘Wood Retain ‘Jackie Blower Memorial Shield’ Thorniewood United 7 Muirkirk Juniors 2 By Stuart Clelland The annual ‘Jackie Blower Memorial Shield’ was retained by Thorniewood United in a highly entertaining encounter against Muirkirk at Robertson Park. The former long serving committee man who’s name the shield is dedicated to would surely have approved as his beloved ‘wood’ won in convincing fashion. In a one sided first half Thorniewood were in total control and efforts from Des Bradshaw and Stephen Low were saved by the Muirkirk goalkeeper before Brian Wharton opened the scoring in 7 minutes drilling home a well struck 25 yard free kick low into the corner. Des Bradshaw almost added a second in 9 minutes when latching onto a Darren Miller head flick but this time the visiting keeper pulled off a superb save to tip over his 12 yard effort. Bradshaw was rewarded however in 15 minutes when firing home an unstoppable 20 yard strike to put the home side 2-0 ahead. In 34 mins, Thorniewood added their third goal when Bradshaw slotted the ball past the advancing keeper following a good move involving team mates Low and Miller. Andy Stewart nearly made it 4-0 when hesitancy in the Muirkirk let the Thorniewood player in, only to have his efforts cleared off the line. The half ended with Thorniewood clearly on top and Stewart’s cross nearly found Miller at the far post. Having the luxury of being able to make many changes during this match, Thorniewood’s management team did so with no fewer than 7 changes being made.

This was to ensure that everyone got at least 45 mins of football. Stephen Low tapped in from close range shortly after the re-start and Thorniewood’s fifth arrived in 63 mins when Stewart powered home a fine header from a Martin Devlin corner. The visitors pulled one back on the 72nd minute when a free kick on the right was guided home on the edge of the box giving Martin ‘The Cat’ Fusari no chance. They soon added a second after 78 mins with a fine header going in at the back post. Thorniewood stepped up a gear and went further ahead with 9 mins to go when player manager Johnny Fallon, leading by example, scored a fine diving header after some fine work from Phil ‘twinkle toes’ Hughes on the left The Cat pulled off some fine double saves shortly before the end of the match to deny the visitors and Chris Queen finished off the scoring to make it 7-2.

Captain Miller with Shield

Stonehouse return with a Win Stonehouse Violet are delighted with their return to playing in Scottish Junior Football recording a 3 – 2 win against Shettleston Juniors in a friendly which was played at Viewfield Park Lochwinnoch on Saturday the 17th of July . The VERY young Violet side against the very experienced and well organized Shettleston side from whom the young Stonehouse team learned very much from Saturdays match experience. In the opening 20-25 minutes, you would have thought that the young Stonehouse team were the side of experience with their passing movement which was a joy to watch, the opening goal for Stonehouse was a tremendous passing movement, the final pass from Gemmel to Munroe who volleyed sweetly to the top corner, young Munroe terrorized the experienced defence, who could only bring him down in the box for Stonehouse second from the spot kick, which young Gemmel tucked away. The Stonehouse young keeper was virtually a spectator due to the open attacking play. The experience of the Shettleston Team came into play late in the first half – the Stonehouse Keeper had no chance with the deflection shot, and Stonehouse were glad to hear the half time whistle. The Manager Dougie MacDuff made some well earned team changes, to give some other Stonehouse players a taste of junior football. In the 2nd half of the match the

experience of the Shettleston side came into play, when they gained a well deserved equalizer. The young Stonehouse head’s did not fall, as they were well encouraged by the Stonehouse Management team who relentlessly encouraged the Young side, who had thought that they had won the game, however the referee felt differently and the 3rd goal from the Stonehouse was in fact correctly ruled off-side. The enthusiasm of the Young Side together with their work ethic, i.e. “Never Say Die” attitude got the deserving winner from the big striker, who gave Shettleston’s experienced back line a torrid time for most of the ninety minutes. The Management Team were jubilant with the experience that the young Team gained and the victory was the icing on the cake. Dougie and the management team, Paul McCardle, Archie Macintyre And Physio, Jim Moonie have worked hard with the team in the last few weeks to reach match fitness and are delighted with Saturday’s efforts especially considering that this was the first day of real Junior Football for most team members. Saturdays game however has identified areas of our game that require to be worked on, we are far from the finished article and we require to work on our weaknesses to improve the overall performance of the team, overall however a great day and a great result for the return of Stonehouse Violet to Scottish Junior Football.

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UDDINGSTON v ABERDEENSHIRE Aberdeenshire’s Neil MacRae sweeps the ball away past Uddingston keeper Bryan Clarke, on his way to a 76 run total

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UDDINGSTON BOWLING CLUB Tunnocks Mixed Triples Competition

Winners: Barr & Stroud BC - J Taylor,P Ward,A Gribbons(skip) Runners Up: Uddingston BC - D French,G Thomson,J McLaren(skip) Semi Finalists: Airdrie BC - A Manson.R Manson J Rodger(skip) Uddingston BC J Clark,W McGuinness,J Gray CLUB GAMES – Gents Section Shaw Cup Round 10 Winners: J Bell,B Leighton,D French(skip) Won by 10 shots up Senior Section -Mel Aitchison Triples Competition Winners: A Byrne,B Robertson,J Galbraith(skip) Runners Up: G Knox, I Charlton,I Gould (skip) Uddingston Bowling Club would like to extend a special thanks to Tunnocks for their support in their annual event.

UDDINGSTON V FORFARSHIRE

espite the recent heavy rain, Forthill was fit for play for the visit of Uddingston to Forfarshire at their Broughty Ferry ground. At the start of play, however, the wicket was dampish. A local member commented that this was a toss to win and make the opposition bat first. Unfortunately for Uddingston, the home team won the toss and did exactly that. Despite the difficult conditions, the Villagers batted steadily and the total stood at 180 when the

professional Rasika Priyadarshana was out for 59 in the 42nd over. The turning point of the innings came in the 44th over when Gavin Bradley, going well on 26, was unluckily caught on the boundary, the very high wind having held up his towering shot. The score was now 189 for six with 5.3 overs left. Only 15 more runs were added when the innings closed on a disappointing 204 for 9. With the bright sunshine and high wind, the wicket had dried out by the time Forfarshire

eigning champions Aberdeenshire visited Bothwell Castle Policies seeking revenge for a last wicket defeat by the Villagers in the first half of the season. They won the toss and elected to bat. After an early breakthrough when professional Parlane was caught by Clarke off Hoffmann’s bowling when the score stood at 8, the dangerous Neil McCrae was dropped when in single figures. Although the scoring was slow, this miss proved to be a costly and, when McCrae was bowled by Bawa in the 39th over, he had scored 76 with the total on 138 for 3. The only further wicket, that of G Tomlinson, fell off the last ball for 62. Former Scotland wicketkeeper Colin Smith made 52 not out and the innings closed at 231 for 4.

By the time Uddingston batted, weather conditions had deteriorated and with the threat of rain in the air, quick scoring was required in case of a shortened match. Hoffmann and Clarke duly obliged and, by the time of the first stoppage in the 5th over, the score stood at 36 for 1. There were further rain interruptions to play in the 13th, 19th and 21st overs. Professional Ras Priyadadshana was bowled for a fine 59 in the 20th over. When play resumed after the 4th stoppage, Uddingston were set a revised target of 182 from 35 overs under the Duckworth/Lewis system. At a further break for rain at the 28th over, Uddingston stood at 158 for 4, 30 ahead of the required strike rate. Play did not resume and Uddingston won by 6

started their innings. Uddingston struggled for a breakthrough while the home side kept up with the required strike rate of four runs an over. The first wicket fell in the 9th over and a flicker of hope appeared for the visitors when local talisman and former Scotland captain, Ryan Watson, was caught in the 19th over with the score on 72. This was steadily extinguished when opener Craig Wallace was joined by Scottish internationalist Matt

Parker and the pair proceeded to add 92 runs in their 3rd wicket stand before Parker was out LBW in the 39th over when the score stood at 164. No further wickets fell and Forfarshire won by 7 wickets in the 47th over. Craig Wallace carried his bat for an impressive 87 not out. This was a poor Uddingston performance on the day before the Scottish Cup semi final against Dunfermline.

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SCOTTISH CUP SEMI FINAL UDDINGSTON V DUNFERMLINE

aptain Ricky Bawa won the toss and chose to field anticipating better batting conditions later in the day. From the first ball, Uddingston tore into the high scoring Dunfermline whose batsmen found scoring very difficult against the searing pace of Paul Hoffmann and the nagging accuracy of Ricky Bawa. Wickets fell in the 4th, 7th and 10th overs and at 15 overs the score was 30 for 3. None of the Knight’s batsmen settled in and the prolific South African professional, Alistair Gray, struggled to hold his end up while wickets fell in the face of extremely accurate bowling and excellent fielding. Gavin Bradley and Rasika Priyadarshana continued to pin the batsmen down and, by the time of a short stoppage for rain, the visitor’s

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JIM BREEN - 17.51 HELEN WHYTE - 23.47 JUSTIN BURNS - 21.00 TERRY O’GRADY - 20.26

DAVID DAWSON - 20.33 ROY FOOT -21.32 CHERYL MCNULTY - 24.44 MICHAEL MAXTON - 19.20 DAVID KELLY - 22.56 GARY MOONEY -18.37 NEIL ROBBINS - 19.43 ROSS BICKERSTAFF - 23.20 PETER MIDDLETON - 27.28 GRANT MCKENNA - 31.30

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Results after the Hamilton Harriers latest 5k run. Terry Grady continues in the lead this month with 39 points.

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innings was in tatters at 80 for nine. When play resumed, only two balls were required to close out the innings at 80 all out in the 31st over. Gavin Bradley’s figures were 4 for 17 and Rasika’s 3 for21. Bryan Clarke stumped 3 batsmen, two from wide balls. Due to the mid match stoppage, under the Duckworth/Lewis rules Uddingston required 78 to win in 45 overs. Dunfermline’s opening bowlers kept Hoffmann and Zameer quiet with their pace and accuracy until Hoffmann broke loose in the 5th over with some characteristically spectacular hitting. By the time he was stumped in the 10th over he had made 42 out of a total of 51 for 1, effectively finishing the match. After a slow few overs, Rasika hit 14 runs in the 16th over and ended the match with a four in the 18th over, Uddingston winning by 7 wickets.

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Thorniewood United 1 – Lanark 2

horniewood continued their pre-season friendly series with a visit by Super League Premier Division side Lanark to Robertson Park. The game started brightly and you could easily have been forgiven for thinking that both clubs played in the same league as it was difficult to split them. It was even more encouraging when you considered that many regular Thorniewood player were missing. Thorniewood nearly went ahead in the opening stages when Martin Devlin’s 25 yard effort came close.

Thorniewood went ahead on the 26 minute when a pass by Brian Wharton was expertly controlled by Stephen Mullen and then drilled home past the advancing keeper with relative ease. th

Minutes later, Lanark nearly levelled only to be denied by Fusari

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Under siege, the home defence was severely tested during this spell and the visitors got their reward after 38 minutes when poor marking let the visiting number 5 head the ball home at the back post. Mullen, fired up and hungry nearly put Thorniewood ahead shortly before half time when his effort was tipped over the bar by the Lanark keeper.

Lanark failed to capitalise on a great opportunity on the 23rd minute when Tullis, who had the goal at his mercy, fired the ball wide.

Thorniewood striker Mullen showing some silky footwork.

‘the cat’ in the Thorniewood goal who pulled off a quality save. Fusari was called into action shortly thereafter again producing a great save to keep Thorniewood ahead.

Into the second half, Thorniewood kept the pressure up and after 52 mins player manager Fallon nearly put this side ahead with a dinky chip from 30 yards – which was expertly saved by the Lanark keeper. The game seemed to have lost some of the first half energy and momentum when the visitors took the lead after 69 mins. Again, the home side

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