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Breast Way Round Local police officer helps Macmillan charity

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Wedding Celebrations Various Celebrations of the Royal Wedding in Lanarkshire

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Union representatives: Roseanne Foyer, Chris Armstrong, John Slaven, Hugh Gaffney, Ricky Cullen and Stephen Smiley leading the march

here was a public March and Rally in Support of the TUC campaign against cuts to public services held recently in Motherwell. Over 150 people turned up to show their copy.pdf support on207mmx69mm-2for1_v1 the highly topical subject. The protestors met up at Duchess

Park and marched their way around Motherwell before meeting up at the GLO Centre in Muir Street. The march was made up of the different trade unions and bodies 2 17:21 of Lanarkshire from06/04/2011 across the whole and the organisers made it clear that

it was not a protest against North Lanarkshire Council but a protest at the current coalition government in Westminster. Further rallies have been organised to take place throughout Scotland in the coming months as the support

gathers momentum. The organisers have described the campaign as a building block whereby each stage gets bigger and bigger as they move across the country to protest at the Westminster cuts. Continued on centre pages...

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EDITOR’S COMMENTS H ello again, and welcome to the latest edition of The HUB, Lanarkshire’s good news publication. As always, we are very proud to be able to deliver the very best of the positive news from across Lanarkshire - free of charge! Typically, I would give a business brief at this point and whilst there is nothing new to report as such, we are all very excited about the launch of our Perth HUB on the 12th May! We have been working exceptionally hard behind the scenes and in Perth to be able to launch in the best possible light. I mentioned it last issue but I really need to mention again that as a business we are receiving incredible support from both the local community and businesses in our areas. The one key thing that has been standing out for me is, that people see The HUB as their paper. It is their community paper which delivers the right

type of news. The topic of discussion for everyone at the moment is the forthcoming election. Whilst this publication will be out just after the election, I would like to wish all of those who are standing the very best of luck and look forward to working with those who are elected in the future. In the past week or so there has been some exciting actvities and stories that we have been covering. Lanarkshire really did go to town for the Royal Wedding, and whether or not you agree or disagree, it was good to see a wide section of the community get involved in the wedding celebrations. We have managed to cover garden parties, local nurseries hosting weddings and even managed to catch up with the residents of Highgate Care Home as they had a party to celebrate. Another topical issue which is on a national scale, is the

campaign against public sector cuts. In Lanarkshire at the weekend there was a joint rally held by the trade unions in Lanarkshire. Over 150 protestors turned out to show their support for the campaign - which passed without any trouble. Finally, it is reaching the business end of the junior football season and whilst Blantyre may have already been relegated, our other junior teams all have something to play for. Bellshill are still in two cups and are playing to avoid relegation, whilst rivals Thorniewood have managed to hit some form as they look to gain promotion from the Central First Division. If they do manage to get promotion we face the prospect of a local derby with Bellshill next season. Finally, I would like to thank you all for your continued support in our quest to deliver the positive news.

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tudents on the BA Hons Acting and BA Hons Musical Theatre courses have a treat in store for you in May. The future stage stars are performing in four shows at

two venues – St Bride’s Centre, Edinburgh and The Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow. The four shows are: • London Suite – by one of America’s most prolific writers,

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Neil Simon, who also wrote ‘The Odd Couple’ • Blood Wedding – by Spanish dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca. This version is by the Poet Laureate Ted Hughes • Personals – by various writers including David Crane, (creator of sitcom Friends), and Alan Menken, (8 Oscars!) • I Love You Because – an off Broadway musical love story production by Joshua Salzman and Ryan Cunningham The students involved may not be stars – yet, but already several have been approached by casting directors and agents – so you are sure of high quality performances at all the shows. Motherwell College is the only College in Scotland with a three year honours degree in these courses. That’s why it is so popular with aspiring actors and musical theatre performers as a place to learn the best skills. All tickets are £7.50. The performances are: St. Brides Centre, Edinburgh, all shows 1930hrs 18 May – I LOVE YOU BECAUSE 19 May – BLOOD WEDDING 20 May – PERSONALS 21 May – LONDON SUITE For tickets call 0131 346 1405 The Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow, times as below 23 May – I LOVE YOU BECAUSE – 1930hrs 24 May – LONDON SUITE – 1930hrs 25 May – BLOOD WEDDING –

1430hrs 25 May – PERSONALS – 1930hrs 26 May – LONDON SUITE – 1930hrs 27 May – I LOVE YOU BECAUSE – 1930hrs 28 May – PERSONALS – 1430hrs 28 May – BLOOD WEDDING – 1930hrs For tickets call 01698 23 24 22 Motherwell College has a national reputation as a leading FE provider in the specialist fields of acting and musical theatre, as well as having high quality staff producing high quality graduates. The BA Hons Acting and BA Hons Musical Theatre courses are affiliated with Northumbria University.

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John lifted his 4th World Title at the Crucible after winning 18-15 in a jawdropping final with Judd Trump. Well done John and we wish you many more titles in the future.

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Charity Bike Ride for Local Cop T

he Nae Danger campaign run by Strathclyde Police’s N Division has teamed up with Route 66 and other fundraisers in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support by hosting a charity fun day at Bellshill Tesco. There was a big turn out and support for the fundraisers – who managed to collect over £1500 for the charity. Real Radio turned up for a live outside broadcast, local bands provided live music and some fun and games all added a lively and jovial spirit to the day. Bellshill police officer Alan Mulholland is also doing his part for the charity by taking part in this year’s ‘Breast Way Round’ – a charity motorcycle run which

takes part between May 27th-30th in which over 100 female riders are expected to take part. The event is being organised by Kilmarnock woman Shirley Ann Barnes who decided back in 2007 to set up a small motorcycle run for the ladies of the West Coast of Scotland to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support after her close friend was diagnosed with cancer. The first ride was scheduled for the May bank holiday in 2008 where over 65 riders participated raising over £26,500. Alan is being sponsored by Motherwell based rider training company Route 66, who are providing him with a bike to take part. He told The HUB; “I am

quite excited about taking part in the event, it should be good fun and is for a good cause.” Despite being for charity, PC Mulholland is refusing to wear a bright pink safety helmet – for the time being! The charity bike run will see the riders take in many of the sights from the West coast of Scotland before finishing in a gala event in Glasgow’s George Square. Route 66 will accompany a police escort made up of Strathclyde Police’s motorcycles to greet the riders for the final stretch of the ride from

Dumbarton into the city centre and then onto George Square. Anyone wishing to donate to the charity should look at their site, www.breastwayround.com

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

he 4th International Workers Memorial Day organised by North Lanarkshire Trade Union Council took place recently. The event is the recognized worldwide to commemorate Workers who have died while at work. The ceremony held at Summerlee, was filmed by STV and was chosen from IWMD events that were held all over Scotland, as more local Councils are starting to recognise the memorials to remember the dead and fight for the living.

Vice Chairperson Gordon Martin introduced Deputy Lord Provost Jim Robertson to lead the host of speakers which included STUC Officer John Slaven, North Lanarkshire Council leader Jim McCabe who himself lost his brother with a tragic accident in the Caterpillar Tractor Works that once stood in Uddingston. Other speakers included Pat Donnelly representing the Steel Workers with his union COMMUNITY and Willie Doolan reminding the large audience of Politicans, Trade Unions and

members of the public about the Auchengiech Miners Disaster in Moodiesburn were 47 miners died in one of Scotlands worst mining disasters, and how today nearly 52 years on the community of Moodiesburn still feel the pain of the loss of lives that fateful day. A lament was played by piper Daniel Nevans, as 24 wreaths were layed in front of the Workers Memorial Gates at the front of Summerlee Heritage Industrial Museaum, followed by a minute silence. NLTUC Secretary Hugh Gaffney gave a vote of thanks to

Summerlee, North Lanarkshire Council and NLTUC members for their help and support reminding everyone of the paramount importance of Health and Safety in every workplace. One lost live at work, is one too many, when someone goes out to work, their family look for them to return home safely. Summerlee has a range of activities for everyone, and reminds us all of what and Industrial Life Scotland has, and also has on display for a short period the life of a Mining Community.

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he gardens are a positive message that the community working with Strathclyde Police and their partners North Lanarkshire Council can turn void land that was attracting anti social behaviour in to a asset for the community. Work will continue on the gardens over the next few months transforming waste

ground into a peaceful place for all the community to enjoy. The second phase of the Townhead community gardens project has started and pictured is Joe Silcock from the Restorative Justice Team with the turf cutter on loan from Martin Plant hire Coatbridge. Phase one of the allotments is at the final stages and the plots are ready for use.

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wo local Viewpark Grandmothers put on a small garden party for the youngsters of their families to celebrate the Royal Wedding. Although the weather was

dull, the televisions in the garden gazebos provided sparkling entertainment as they all watched the sight of the Royal couple. Josie Allen of Myrtle Road

said "It will be great for the kids to look back in years to come as William and Kate become our King and Queen, that they had a great day watching them get wed"

Her neighbour Jessie Brownlee added "It's always great to see kids have such a good time and a wee history lesson was thrown in for them too."

otherwell South Parish M Church was buzzing last Friday with the final

favor on arrival and the gentlemen received heather and thistle buttonhole decorations. The “Viewing” took place in a packed church on a very large screen, all made possible by the electronic wizardry of Neil McKenzie, one of the church's congregation. Hymn sheets were given to all guests upon arrival and when the Royal wedding guests were singing, the Guests at Motherwell South were in full voice also. It was commented that the singing gave everyone a feeling of being at the real thing and not just at a viewing. After the signing of the registers by the happy couple,

the assembled company retired to the church halls to participate in a veritable feast of goodies, produced by the ladies and gentlemen of the congregation. Minister Reverend Georgina Baxendale said Grace and then proposed a toast to the Royal couple. After some wonderful refreshments the guests returned to the Church to see the final parade and the balcony scenes. The children of the Church had not been forgotten and they were served at a specially decorated children’s table, but they were soon in the Church gardens enjoying the marquee and bouncy castle provided for them,

and suitably supervised by members of the congregation. In addition to the Royal Wedding we were also able to celebrate the birthday of two of our members Mrs. Jeannie Craig and Miss Jessie Ray. Although a super effort was called for to get this Special Occasion set up, all concerned agreed that as a Community Church we had pulled it off as the Guests came from all parts of our Church Community, Parish and other churches in the area, and I can assure our Guests at the Royal Wedding that we would do it all again tomorrow A great and memorable day was had by all those who attended.

Motherwell South Celebrate Royal Wedding preparations for the muchawaited viewing of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Work on the decoration of the Church and halls had been an ongoing effort from the previous week and guest were over-awed with the results. As the first guests approached the Church door through an arch of banners and flags, they were received by the Duchess of Motherwell South, Mrs. May Weir and her ladies in waiting, all suitably attired for the wedding. Lady Guests were presented with a wedding

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hildren at Bothwell Montessori nursery were getting into the spirit of the Royal Wedding by hosting their own special wedding ceremony. Children who were part of the ‘wedding party’ dressed for the occasion whilst at the same time being cheered on by the rest of the nursery children who were waving their flags. Luckily, it was bright sunshine for the actual ceremony which allowed the wedding to take place in the nursery garden.

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esidents from Highgate Care Home were treated to some special time out last week to watch the Royal Wedding. The staff and residents popped into their neighbouring Thorniewood Social Club to watch the wedding on the big screen. They took with them a light buffet to enjoy and Thorniewood Social Club provided them with a free bar whilst they were there.

Thorniewood Social Club secretary Brian Goodwin told The HUB; “We were more than happy to welcome our neighbours from Highgate to watch the wedding on the big screen.” He continued; “It was good to see so many turn up and we felt that it was only fitting that we give them and some of our members who were in the club at the same time some free drinks to celebrate.”

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n April, local artist Blair Thomson and a team of volunteers launched an exhibition of art with a Japanese connection in order to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross to aid those affected by the recent earthquake and tsuinami. The exhibition was opened by the Japanese General Consul, Mr. Masataka Tarahara, who thanked the group of Scottish artists for their invaluable help. The exhibition entitled “The way To Northern Cherry Blossoms” opened in the Royal Glasgow Institute’s Kelly Gallery in early April and raised nearly £6000 through the sale of the Japanese inspired art and donations made by the many visitors. The group included Campbell Sandilands, Keiko Mukaide - the glass artist, American photographer Laurel Casjens and illustrator Stuart Kerr. Blair Thompson told The HUB; “This exhibition is a celebration and general message of support to Japan, whose art, culture and environment (city and landscape) has made such an impact on us, as well as reflecting the wider connection between our two countries. “We felt that rather than doing nothing, we could turn our feelings

directly affected are fearful and depressed, so we are sending them a positive supporting, colourful message from the UK.” The money raised will be sent

to the Japanese Red Cross which has been providing emergency health care and will soon begin reconstructing the social welfare services of Japan.

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t a hearing of North Lanarkshire Licensing Board on Friday 15 April 2011, the board considered applications from the Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police for the review of the Premises Licences for the following premises. The Carfin Vaults, Motherwell Road, Carfin The Stables, Old Edinburgh Road, Viewpark The Cottage Inn, High Street, Newarthill The Clock Bar, Dundayvan Road, Coatbridge The review hearings followed recent joint operations where officers from Strathclyde Police, personnel from Scottish Power Revenue Protection Unit and North Lanarkshire Council Licensing Standard Officers visited licensed premises to address issues of shared concern. The intention was to allow various checks to be made with regard to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, and to facilitate the safe inspection of electricity meters within licensed premises. During visits to the above premises, alleged illegal bypasses to electrical meters were found. Separate reports

ouncillor Bob Burrows has made a written request to the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) to extend the current bus service in Viewpark to include part of the New Edinburgh Road (low road). This issue was brought up at a recent public meeting where a number of senior citizens living on the low road again asked about a service. Councillor Burrows informed The HUB that ‘he had already contacted SPT in 2005 and at that time they refused to make any alterations to the bus service in Viewpark. Bob thinks that a service could travel down the Spindlehowe Road along New Edinburgh Road to Fallside Lights plus a return back which would allow anyone going to Birkenshaw or Glasgow a chance of getting a bus without climbing the hill. Even if this service was once an hour if would help many people’. Talking to The HUB, Councillor Burrows said that he was ‘well aware there are an increasing number of elderly people who live in the area between Spindlehowe Road and Fallside Lights who from 2005 have obtained their bus pass. In addition since 2005 the local Fallside Post Office has closed and access up the hill to the nearest post office is putting a strain on many people’. In taking action, Councillor Burrows has formally written to the Assistant Chief Executive for SPT asking them to consider his request on behalf of the many constituents who will benefit from this service. What do you think? Should the bus route be extended? Get in touch with us at info@ thehubpaper.com to let us know.

The Japanese General Consul opens the exhibition and admires the art on show with the organiser Blair Thomson.

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were made to the Procurator Fiscal and the Licensing Board. At the hearing on 15 April 2011, the Board issued warnings to The Carfin Vaults, The Stables and The Cottage Inn. The Clock Bar’s licence to sell alcohol was suspended for two weeks with immediate effect. Interference with a meter, in terms of the Electricity Act 1989 is a criminal offence. Only qualified and accredited personnel within the power industry have the authority to install, repair or maintain metering equipment. Interference with any electrical supply, particularly on licensed premises, places customers, staff and nearby residents in danger by the creation of a potential fire hazard. If licensees have any concerns regarding the safety and legality of their electrical supply they should contact their electricity provider.

t a hearing of North Lanarkshire Licensing Board on Tuesday 19 April 2011, the board considered applications from the Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police for the review of the Premises Licences at The Coachman’s

Tavern, Hamilton Road, Bellshill and The Eagle Inn, Bellshill Road Motherwell. Mr Edward Coakley is the Premises Licence Holder at both premises. The review hearings followed recent convictions for Assault and Breach of the Peace incurred by Mr Coakley at Hamilton Sheriff Court. At the hearing the Board suspended the licence to sell alcohol at The Coachman’s Tavern for 14 days and at The Eagle Inn for 7 days both with immediate effect. During the same hearing, the Board also considered an application from the Chief Constable for the review of the Premises Licence at Pharaohs, Russelcolt Street, Coatbridge. The review hearing followed an incident where the police were called to a disturbance at a 21st party in the premises on Saturday 18 December 2010. Police Officers who attended discovered an injured male and observed high levels of intoxication of the patrons present. The circumstances were reported to the Licensing Board. At the hearing the Board suspended the licence to sell alcohol at Pharaohs for four weeks with immediate effect.

rogramme Convener of the Rotary Club of Bothwell & Uddingston, Stewart Logan spoke about famous people born in his home village of Kirriemuir, ‘the wee red toon’, which until recent times had a population of only 4.5 thousand. Leading Stewart’s list of eight is Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875) who wrote “The Principals of Geology”. He is considered to be the father of modern geology and was a mentor of Charles Darwin. All Peter Pan royalties written by James Barrie go to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Jim Cameron’s Scottish Dance Band created some division in dance band circles by including a cornet player. Bon Scott, who died in 1980, was the lead singer of AC/DC. Stewart, who has stood on the top of all Scotland’s peaks over 3,000 feet ten times paid tribute to Sir Hugh Munro, the originator of the Munro Tables. His list of 273 published in 1919 has had several revisions by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. The final three, Charles Melvin, Lord Charles Lyell and Richard Barton were all recipients of The Victoria Cross. Graham Dysart thanked Stewart for his short history lesson about Kirriemuir.

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Police Update BELLSHILL Assault

Location: MAIN STREET HOLYTOWN. Two 16 year old females were injured following an assault on Main St, Holytown. The incident took place around eight o’clock on Saturday night. The females were taunted by a group who were hanging around the cross although were attacked by a male and two females from within the group who are thought to be from the Holytown area. It is alleged that one of the females picked a bucket up from outside a nearby public house and through it at one of the girls striking her to the chest. A struggle ensued causing both girls to be brought to the ground being allegedly punched and kicked about the head and body by both female suspects and the male. Suspect Descriptions of the two females and male the police would like to speak to in connection to the incident:Bellshill Officers are investigating the assaults and are asking for anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident to come forward if they feel they have information which will assist in the enquiry. Offensive weapon Location: NEAR TO THE SCOTMID CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD, MAIN STREET, HOLYTOWN A 23 year old male was arrested by Officers from Bellshill around twenty to four on Sunday afternoon at Holytown for allegedly being in possession of a weapon. The male was part of a group who were seen to Sunnyside Crescent remonstrating with another group in possession of weapons. The male was traced a short time later and arrested for allegedly being in

possession of a hammer. The male was held in Police custody pending his appearance at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday morning in relation to the matter. Robbery Location: EMMA JAY ROAD,BELLSHILL A 44 year old male was attacked on Emma Jay Road in Bellshill around 06:40 on Bank holiday Monday as he made his way to work. The male was walking in the direction of the bridge which leads from Emma Jay Rd on to Hattonrigg Rd when he became aware of three males who were hanging around a lorry making a delivery to Tesco. The males then approached the man and set upon him punching him about the face and body for no apparent reason. They stopped assaulting the man for a short time as another member of public attended the underpass. The man asked this person for help although he was then chased on to Reema Rd were they males continued to assault him. At this point he was threatened and his rucksack was ripped from his shoulders. They also managed to steal a mobile telephone from the man. All three males then ran off in the direction of Hattonrigg Rd and the man was assisted by staff from the nearby nursing home. The Police and an ambulance were called to assist. The man was left with bruising and cuts to his face and was later treated at Monklands hospital. Bellshill CID are dealing with the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist in the enquiry. In particular the witness who was walking through the underpass and witnessed the assault taking place prior to the man running off from the males.

The Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen these males walking from the Hamilton Rd direction on to North Rd and then crossing the lane past the public toilets heading to the Tesco car park. These males were seen to be loitering around the ATM machine at Tesco a short time before the incident and someone may have witnessed them there. If you have seen these males or have any information relating to this incident then the Police would like to hear from you. Assault Location: SECOND AVENUE, VIEWPARK, UDDINGSTON Two males aged 19 and 36 were assaulted as they made there way home on Sixth St near to Second Ave in Viewpark on Saturday evening around twenty to six. The males noticed a black Renault Clio vehicle stopping in front of them and two males getting out. Both males were in possession of weapons and began to chase and attack the men. One of the men sustained a laceration to his cheek and bruising to his arms as he was chased in to a garden on Second Ave being attacked by one of the males. Both males then made off in the Renault Clio vehicle after the assault and an ambulance was called. The Police also attended and made a check of the area for the attackers although no one was found at this time. One of the men assaulted was taken to monklands hospital and treated for his injuries and later released. Bellshill Police are dealing with the matter and are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information about the males responsible or the Renault Motor vehicle involved. They

Recent Police incidents in our area

are also looking to trace a further third male who was with the assailants

suspect lifted it whilst removing the paper. Common Assault and Theft OUTSIDE,HORSESHOE BAR,3 MUIR STREET,MOTHERWELL About 2100hours on Friday 29.04.11 a 20 year old male got off the train from Glasgow at Motherwell station and started walking towards the Brandon shopping centre. On passing the Horseshoe Bar on Muir Street he was approached by the suspect who asked for change. The complainer stated that he did not have any but the suspect then indicated that he had a weapon and again asked for cash. The complainer gave him some cash before making escaping uninjured. The complainer subsequently contacted Police.

COATBRIDGE Coatbridge Police On the 22/04/2011 an operation by the sub divisional pro active crime unit, part of the community policing team took place in the Sykeside area of Coatbridge a number of homes were searched under warrant for drugs during the operation a large number of weapons were discovered and surrendered to the police. The unit continues to disrupt the drug trade in Monklands and does so with the help of the local people who supply vital information via crimestopers. The pictures shows the dangers associated with the drug trade and the risk to society that these criminals pose. Strathclyde Police are asking that anyone with any information or suspicions about drugs to contact crime stoppers were the information will be acted on and help to eliminate this evil trade from or streets.

otherwell Police have launched an investigation after determined thieves have launched sustained attacks in Strathclyde Country Park, PC Ruddell of the Community Safety Department commented, “we are investigating a higher number of thefts from vehicles than normal, specifically in the area of Strathclyde Park and I would ask anyone using parking a vehicle in any location to leave nothing on display. All unattended property may be the target of thieves and for that reason if you can avoid leaving phones, bags, sat navs on display you will reduce the chance of being a victim. If you can avoid moving valuables into the glove box or boot after arriving at your destination that is even better as the thief may already be watching you. Try to limit the valuables you carry and limit what you leave in your car especially on short journey or if you are simply

MOTHERWELL Theft SCOFFS COFFEE SHOP,12-14,MUIR STREET,MOTHERWELL A Motherwell resident had her mobile phone stolen from the table she was sat at in local coffee shop. The suspect approached the complainer asking for money and did not speak English particularly well and placed paper on the table asking for money. The complainer’s iphone was underneath the paper and the

going for a walk. Some simple measures can go a long way in stopping you becoming a victim.” Theft by housebreaking CATHEDRAL RC PRIMARY SCHOOL,PARK STREET,MOTHERWELL About 22:00 hours on 28/04/2011 the reporter locked and secured the school, at this time all was in order. At 23:20 hours the alarm for the school had been activated. When the reporter attended they observed the small shed window and the entrance door to be open. He thereafter entered and noted a quantity of keys stolen from the office had been stolen.

WISHAW Malicious Mischief BUCHAN STREET, WISHAW, ML27HU About 0130hrs a witness was within his home address when he heard banging from outside. He looked outside and observed the suspects walking uphill on Buchan Street. The witness observed the unidentified suspect to kick wing mirrors of various motor vehicles at locus causing damage. A Witness eventually gave chase and the unidentified suspect made good his escape. Vandalism WESTWOODROAD,NEWMAINS ,WISHAW,ML29DA Before retiring to bed local resident did her usual security checks and all was in order. The following morning, the complainer awoke and prepared to get ready to attend church. On entering the kitchen area observed the two panes of glass broken.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bellshill, Motherwell or Hamilton Police Office or alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111

:“I am a 21 year old female from Uddingston, and recently passed my test. I was running late to meet my friend Mary up at the Fort yesterday and called her quickly whilst stopped at a red light to tell her I would be running late. However, the call did not connect and the lights turned green so I hung up. However, the Police were nearby and pulled me over. I panicked and did not know what to say. I know using your mobile phone while driving is wrong, but the car was stationary and I hung up as soon as the lights turned green. What are my legal rights? Please help me”. Robert Sheridan at Nicholas J. Scullion & Co is one of Scotland’s most Up & Coming Lawyers. He has been

shortlisted for an award at the ‘Recommended Legal Awards 2010’ . His expertise is Road Traffic Offences, so if you have any motor related offences please contact him on 01698 283 265. Robert@scullion-law. co.uk – he has answered the email below.

:The Law relating to the use of mobile telephones while driving provides that it is an offence to drive “whilst using a hand held mobile phone”. The important issue here is first of all whether you are deemed to be driving while you are stationary and secondly, whether you were “using” a mobile phone”. In answer to the first point, although the vehicle was not moving at the time, you were in the course of driving having been in charge of the

vehicle and expecting to move the vehicle when signalled to do so and therefore in terms of the law you would have been deemed to have been driving. In answer to the second point, the law provides that “use“ of a mobile phone is where it is held at some point during the course of making or receiving a call or performing any interactive function. Therefore, although there may be an argument that as you terminated the call prior to the recipitant accepting it that you did not “make a call”, it is most likely that the law would be interpreted in such a way that by pressing the keys on your telephone and attempting to make a call would mean that you were guilty of the offence. The penalty for such an offence carries the endorsement of 3 penalty points and a fine.

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Seeing a certain celebrity in the news recently reminded me of a cracking incident from some years ago. The year was 2004. One Friday night I was at the cinema in Glasgow with my mate Spanner to see the appalling film “The Chronicles of Riddick”, an awful film which made even the most pointless and badly written movie look like “Citizen Kane”. The queue from the cinema was massive, and was actually out of the foyer and past the fire doors of the cinema. Suddenly, a BMW 4x4 with blacked out windows drew up next to the fire doors. 2 very large bouncers who wouldn’t have looked out of place in the WWE leapt out, forced a gap through the crowd, and then spoke into their walkie talkies. With that, the fire doors opened, and someone famous whom I didn’t quite recognise stepped out of the BMW 4x4 with a gorgeous young lady on his arm.

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“It’s Peter Andre!” yelled a female. With that all of the males in the queue started chanting abuse at him as he disappeared with the young lady (who, for the record, wasn’t Jordan). The doors closed, and he was gone. Later as Spanner and I left the cinema, we discussed how rubbish the film had been, and if it was indeed Peter Andre that we had seen. Whilst we couldn’t agree as to whether or not it was him, we did agree that if we looked as short and effeminate as he did in real life that we too would want 2 big bouncers to escort us safely through

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With that, the BMW 4x4 appeared at the fire doors again, and the doors openedPeter Andre was about to leave the building. This was a golden opportunity to noise up a celebrity.

adventure did not end there. I had to drop Spanner off at his flat, which at the time was next to One Devonshire Gardens. As we stopped in the lane behind One Devonshire Gardens to let him out, the BMW 4x4 appeared at the other end of the lane!

We sprinted to my nearby Fiat Punto, and drew up on the opposite side of the road to the BMW. Our plan was to wait until Peter Andre stepped out of the door, and yell “Hey you! You’re that dead famous Aussie singer. You’re Jason Donovan!” This would utterly baffle our celebrity friend, and allow us to perpetrate a more juvenile prank than usual. The driver of the BMW 4x4 clocked us, and looked quite worried at 2 dodgy guys in a car opposite him, poised to make their move. His mood was not lightened any when Spanner pulled on a balaclava which he’d bought to go paintballing. You know, the kind you’ll have seen worn on “Crimewatch UK”?

I’m not sure what the driver must have thought after going to such lengths to avoid 2 dodgy guys in a Fiat Punto, only to find them waiting for him at his celebrity client’s house. What I did know was that we were now in over our heads, and it was time to get out of there or face a kicking off the WWE wrestlers in the BMW. We reversed out and speed, and went and hid for an hour. To this day, 3 crucial questions remain. Was it indeed Peter Andre? Who was the “Mysterious Girl” with him? And could I have been prosecuted for the whole escapade? What I know is this- it was the most exciting night out in Glasgow I’d ever had without consuming alcohol.

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So the driver spoke into his walkie talkie, and sped off. I tried to swing a U-turn and get after him, but the Fiat Punto was not built for car chases, and so I lost him. This was maybe a good thing, as with hindsight the whole thing could have ended in a crash. I’m not sure my insurers would have paid out in a crash caused by me stalking a celebrity.

Your Stars... Aries Mar 20 - Apr 20 Since Mercury is slowly starting to move forward again, whatever it is that’s been “doing your head in” should also start to ease. You may be feeling lucky and you could even be sorting out a big headache of a financial mess. If so, you need to be careful and double check any information or advice you get whether from your friends, advocate or attorney.

Libra

23 Sep - 23 Oct Money and financial arrangements and negotiations are highlighted. Of course at such times it is important to remain discrete but you may find you’ll have an opportunity to rearrange your finances in such a way as not to be so dependent on others, especially if that dependency is actually preventing you doing something or going somewhere a bit far out or off the beaten track.

Taurus 20 Apr - 20 May try to push ahead with your own personal agenda and those things, big or small, that matter to you. While a clear out may be necessary on the domestic front, don’t let it get in your way. you may need to slow don’t and reign in the expenses and collect what you’re due, even if that means settling for less than you deserve. Meantime, you’ll find yourself the subject of some flattering attention.

Scorpio

24 Oct - 21 Nov Others seem to hold the upper hand right now and that must feel a little unsettling, especially where private life and financial affairs are concerned. Strangely enough this does mark an important opportunity or turning point for you, one in which you may seriously consider how important money and worldly goods really are if they are stopping you doing your thing. Not everyone will approve.

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Gemini 21 May - 21 Jun It is make your mind up time, well not exactly do this or do that right now, more a case of take your time but decide, then start putting the wheels in motion to make it happen. You don’t need to put all your cards on the table and nobody needs to know what’s going on in your head. You’ve had your fair share of conflicting signals to deal with but this should soon no longer be the case.

Sagittarius

22 Nov - 21 Dec A promising job may have turned out to be different or not as good as expected, or you may have been caught between following your head or your heart when it come to matters of family, profession and such like. Since Mercury has been retrograde most of April you may have found life has got more complicated lately. Home stuff and private life – should also start moving forward again.

Cancer 22 Jun - 22 Jul If you’ve been too busy socialising to make quality time for loved ones then it may be necessary to redress the balance. The tricky thing is to try and understand what is really going on. Are you avoiding getting too up close and personal because you find the whole thing too scary or is it simply that your emotional life is tying you up in knots and that you’re best advised to keep it at arms length for now?

Capricorn

22 Dec - 19 Jan Whether it is a case of embracing or letting go, don’t let it distract you from having fun and doing your thing. For those of you far from home you may desire to put down roots and settle stirs up some strong emotions. Those who’ve had problems with study, educational arrangements or philosophical matters should start to see some kind of return or reward for your recent hard work and research.

Leo 23 Jul - 22 Aug

Virgo 23 Aug - 22 Sep

If your professional life and opportunities to show the world what you can do have meant you’ve been neglecting certain aspects of your home life and private affairs this may be bought home to you this week. It may be as simple as moving pastures new, or even a more suitable living arrangement. It looks like such a move or change may even be good for you financially too.

If you’d had a few false starts that have left you puzzled lately, then a more genuine opportunity could present itself before too long. Not only is your domestic and family situation about to be resolved, a new start on the domestic front could also be on the cards. Nevertheless, travel light and un-complicate things - ask straight questions and give, and demand, straight answers.

Aquarius

20 Jan - 18 Feb You should finally start to see the resolution of an important financial matter that has got even more complicated in recent weeks. The secret may lay somewhere between putting your views across and being prepared to settle for slightly less than you deserve. Meantime, a certain someone who has been on your mind could start to play a more important role in your life.

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19 Feb - 20 Mar Indications are that it is other people or rather your relationships that are the source of most of your delay and uncertainty. Nevertheless the way ahead should soon look a lot clearer. Not only does it look like your domestic and family situation soon to be resolved, the changes ahead could be so big, you may start to appreciate why it’s been such an ordeal getting the show on the road.

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Audi TT - as strong as ever... W

hen it comes to sporty coupe’s, there is always one name that pops immediately into everyone’s mind – The AUDI TT. When it first arrived back in 1999, it created a storm as it was new, dynamic yet above all, the TT was different!

So, it is no surprise really that over 10 years has passed and the TT is still as strong as ever and is one of AUDIs consistent sellers. In this week’s Motoring HUB, we have a look at the 2011 model TT 2.0TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic. Performance There are a few turbo petrol engines to select from ranging from the 1.8-litre 160bhp, 211bhp 2.0-litre, the 272bhp 2.0 TTS and the 340bhp five-cylinder TT RS. You even have a diesel –with 170bhp. It's strong, smooth, revs freely and delivers brisk performance, yet still returns over 50mpg. All engines have six-speed manual gearboxes as standard and most are available with an excellent S tronic sixspeed semi-auto 'box. Handling/Drive For its class, in our opinion, you won't find another coupe that gives you a better time at this money – ok the new Peugeot RCZ looks great but is nowhere near as good to drive. The steering is highly responsive, reminds very much like the mini cooper s,

thanks to the excellent grip. Body control is impressively tight, too, but you still get a comfortable ride. Opt for the S Line trim and it firms up the suspension which does make the ride stiffer. You can have it in a two wheel drive variant whilst the other versions all get four-wheel drive as standard, In all, with the TT it offers the best of both worlds. – If you prefer to drive it gently it will be a steady refined performer; drive it hard and you'll unleash a rasping exhaust note tear up your tyres in the process of doing so! Toys The TT's sharp styling is enhanced by alloy wheels, and standard luxuries include climate control, remote central locking and Alcantara and leather upholstery. Now, the TT comes with LED daytime lights that you will see feature on many AUDIs. You'll also find electric windows and mirrors, plus folding rear seats to extend the boot space. S line versions add lowered sports suspension and a whole array of aesthetic goodies. You can if you wish select from a host

of toys from the options list such as Sat Nav with Tv, Bluetooth phone prep, Tyre pressure monitoring and hill assist – all of which add to the cost of what is already a pricey car! Running Costs Given the strong demand for the TT, if you shop around you can certainly save some money on your new purchase. The resale values are pretty decent too which makes it a reasonable proposition. Given the discounts available, the TT is also a relatively cheap contract hire proposition. Running costs are reasonable, with the 2.0-litre diesel car returning supermini-like fuel economy, but if you make the most of the performance in the faster versions, you'll run up hefty bills for fuel and tyres. How Practical? In short, the TT is really a car for two (in the front). There's loads of head-,

shoulder- and legroom but there's not much space for odds and ends in the cabin. The boot is well-shaped, if rather shallow, but the 50/50 split rear seats fold flat to boost practicality. The tiny rear seats are virtually un-useable for sitting on but can be used for storage. In all, the TT is great at what it is – a sleek, stylish coupe. It is pitching right into that market and is not claiming to be anything but that. If you need space in the rear and want the same fun then perhaps look at the S3 as it has the added benefit of the rear seats.

Stats: COST: Around £31,000 ENGINE: 2.0 4 cyl Turbo POWER: 211BHP TORQUE: 350NM 0-62: 5.6 Seconds TOP SPEED: 150MPH ECONOMY: Combined 39.2mpg CO2: 169g/km

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Uddingston enjoyed 8 tries against Millbrae in their rescheduled West Division 1 league match. The final score of 54-19 could have been more had it not been for an injury to the match referee which brought the game to a halt 15 minutes early. It was Millbrae who started the stronger with a missed penalty in the first minute could have opened the scoring but it only took until the 4th minute to get the scoreboard moving. The Villagers were penalised at the scrum and Millbrae quickly took the tap and drove into the home defence. Powerful driving cleared the ball and as the home defence stepped up to close the space scrum half Robert Connor darted through the gap to score at the posts. David Courtney added the extra points with a clean conversion. The Villagers hit back from the kick off and forced Millbrae deep into their own half. With the visitors struggling to clear their defence the ball was fumbled allowing Uddingston to kick through and collect before a well timed pass released Tom Hughes who touched down for the try. Gordon Burns slotted the conversion to level the scores. Uddingston doubled their score, opening up a 14-7 advantage. From a ruck in the Millbrae half the ball was recycled allowing Simon Cais to pick and drive to the line. Solid tackling stopped the young flanker short of the line but the ball was moved wide from the ensuing ruck creating enough space for Chris King to touch down in the corner. Burns again added the extras. The Villagers scored their 3rd of the afternoon. With the home forwards securing the breakdown the ball was moved through the backs where

Hughes burst into the line, powering through to outpace the Millbrae defence. Burns made it 3 from 3 to give the Villagers a 21-7 lead. Two minutes later the Villagers secured the 4 try bonus point. Good work by the forwards which provided enough space for scrum half Chris Latta to sprint through the cover defence and run home from halfway. Burns was off target with the conversion. Millbrae hit back with a long kick pushing the ball to within 5 metres of the home try line, bouncing into touch for a lineout. Darren McCann then managed to catch the ball unchallenged to drive over from close range. Courtney slotted the conversion taking the score to 26-14. Having finished the first half at a slower pace the Villagers started the second refreshed and ready. In the opening minute Uddingston counter attacked from deep, Brendan Cairns making the hard yards to take the ball into the Millbrae half. With the home pack rucking well the ball was made available and again it was Latta who picked up at the base before setting off up the blind side to score out wide. Burns found his target with the conversion, pushing the score to 33-14. Five minutes later the Villagers added their 6th try of the afternoon. Good scrummaging on halfway allowed Stuart Beresford to pick up from number 8, creating enough space to release Burns who powered into the Millbrae 22. With the visiting defence caught flat Burns popped the ball back inside to King who scored his 2nd of the afternoon. Burns once more added the extras taking the Villagers clear at 40-14. Tries were coming every 5 minutes, and on 50 minutes it was Millbrae who responded. Poor hands in the home defence presented the ball back to Millbrae and Bean Armstrong gratefully

secured the pass before sprinting home to score in the corner. The angle proved too much for Courtney's conversion. It was the Villagers who secured the next 2 tries. Excellent hands in the three quarters allowed Tony McGowan to dive over in the corner before Cairns secured his own well worked try, Burns on target with both conversions. With match into the final quarter the match referee sustained a leg injury which ultimately forced the match to be brought to an early close. With the outcome of the game already beyond doubt both teams were happy to hear the whistle before heading to the bar for some well earned thirst quenchers.

Villagers Leave Fightback Too Late

Uddingston Rugby Club left it too late to get anything from their West Division One match with Lenzie.. The 22-10 scoreline was a fair reflection of a game which Lenzie controlled without ever looking like dominating. The Villagers were 5 points behind with less than a minute on the clock as Lenzie collected the ball from the start. A couple of quick rucks put a long kick deep into the Uddingston 22. A slip, a fumble and lack of support saw Kyle McBride secure the ball and dive over in the corner for the opening try. Grant Fraser pulled his kick from out wide. The Villagers regrouped and were starting to get themselves into the game. Strong driving play from the forwards was proving particularly effective, however Lenzie were solid in defence and gaps were hard to find. With 10 minutes played the visitors extended their lead with Uddingston penalised for a push off the ball. Fraser made sure of the kick from in front of the

posts giving Lenzie an 8-0 advantage. It only took a further 4 minutes of play for the visitors to extend their lead once more. Breaking out from defence Lenzie ran the ball wide, outpacing Uddingston’s defence and allowing Murray Brown the space to score in the corner. Fraser’s kick split the uprights taking the score to 15-0. With the game in danger of slipping away from them Uddingston tightened up their defence and started running at the Lenzie pack. The Villagers spent most of the time in the Lenzie half however some excellent cover tackling and solid defence ensured that the try line was never put under any real threat. At the other end, Uddingston got their defensive patterns working and both sides worked hard to cancel each other out. The only scoring opportunity of the period was a penalty awarded to Uddingston for a scrummage infringement by Lenzie. Unfortunately for the Villagers the kick was pushed wide by Burns leaving the half time score at 15-0. With 20 minutes of the second period played it took an excellent piece of play by Lenzie to secure their third try of the afternoon. As Lenzie attacked from midfield the Uddingston defence were up fast, closing down any available space. Fraser chipped over the top allowing Stephen Jones to run onto the ball and outpace the cover to score his try. Fraser made sure of the conversion and Lenzie now had a 22-0 advantage. With Lenzie now desperate for the 4th try the Villagers forced them deep into their own half. As the Lenzie forwards struggled to control the ball it was kicked through by John Kinnoch who chased on, diving over the line for the try. Chalmers pushed the conversion just wide of the post leaving the score at 22-5.

Lenzie knew they had one last chance to secure the bonus point however an almost carbon copy of the previous try saw Tony McGowan capitalise on the Lenzie fumbles. Chalmers put his kick wide for the second time and the referee brought the match to end 22-10.

Uddingston Mini’s Dominate Home Tournament

Uddingston Rugby Club hosted their annual Mini Rugby Tournament on Sunday and revelled in the glorious weather, bringing home 4 of the 5 age group trophies. With teams from Cumnock, Glasgow East, Helensburgh and Livingston joining the home club to compete at 5 age groups; P1-3, P4, P5, P6 and P7. At the end of the tournament medals and trophies were presented by Glasgow Warriors players Federico Aramburu and Mike Donaghan. Winners and runners up in each age group were; P1-3 : Winners - Glasgow East Runners Up - Uddingston P4 : Joint Winners - Helensburgh & Uddingston P5 : Winners - Uddingston Runners Up - Glasgow East P6 : Winners - Uddingston Runners Up - Livingston P7 : Winners - Uddingston Runners Up - Helensburgh The young Villagers continue their Mini Rugby Tournament season with visits to Strathaven and Livingston.

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GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 0

by Stuart Clelland

Hamilton 5 Inverness 1 THORNIEWOOD UNITED 2

amilton welcomed Inverness to the John Cumming Stadium in Carluke hoping for their first victory of the new League season. Manager Kevin Murphy said after the match, “I am delighted at getting the victory today although I think we have played better in previous games without getting out just reward. It is a good sign if we play below our standard and still win comfortably”. After defeating Inverness in the league cup recently Hamilton were confident that they could repeat that victory. Hamilton got off to an excellent when after only two minutes Jen King made a tremendous run down the left to win a corner the resultant kick was swung in under the bar by Sarah Crilly for Cheryl McCulloch to glance home a fine header. After this good start Hamilton expected things just to happen without actually putting Inverness under any great pressure and the best chance of the first half actually fell to the visitors when only a good save from Lee Alexander in the Hamilton goal preserved their one goal lead. After a good half time team talk Hamilton set about ensuring the points and on 51 minutes a good run and cross from Crilly was nodded home at the back post by Helen Templeton. Six minutes later

Templeton’s persistence down the right gave her the room to fire the ball across the six yard box to Toni Mason whose smart turn and shot put the home team three up. A bad mistake in the Hamilton defence allowed the Inverness midfielder Leanne Calder to pull a goal back. Five minutes later and the decisive moment in the game arrived, a mix up in defence resulted in a penalty being conceded. For the second week in a row Alexander brought off a tremendous save to deny Inverness a further foothold in the game. On 73 minutes Hamilton finally secured all three points when an excellent ball inside the fullback by

Ruadh Houston found sub Ashley McDonald running into the box a quick switch of feet allowed her to stroke the ball low into the corner. The final goal came from another Crilly corner that dropped at the back post where Templeton bundled home her second of the match. Manager Kevin Murphy summed the day up “We still have aspects in our game we need to improve on but we can hopefully build on today’s result and start getting points on the board”. Hamilton Team: Alexander, Inglis, Reilly, Hogg, King, Templeton, Mason, Houston, Bulloch, Crilly and McCulloch. Subs: Fleming, Davis, Murray, McDonald and Neill

a period of Spartans pressure which hadn’t really threatened the Hamilton defence. On 16 minutes Cheryl McCulloch won a freekick just outside the Spartans penalty box. Captain Lynsey Hogg stepped up to hammer the ball into the roof of the net from all of 25 yards to put Hamilton one up. Ten minutes later another free kick was conceded by the visitors and a move straight from the training ground saw the ball played in low and hard for McCulloch who saw her shot come back of the post. Hamilton controlled the remainder of the half without creating too many chances or putting pressure on the Spartans backline. The second half was only eight minutes old when Spartans were

awarded a very debatable penalty, Spartans Diane Barry slotted home to bring the teams level. In the 76 minute Spartans were awarded their second penalty of the match, this time there was no debate around the decision. Barry stepped up again but a tremendous save from Lee Alexander in the Hamilton goal denied her a second goal and more importantly kept the home team in the game. The last five minutes of the match turned into a dramatic but ultimately disappointing end for the home team as first Spartans took the lead from a poorly defended corner. Hamilton threw everything at the visitors in the remaining minutes to try and grab the equaliser. First Helen Templeton was through one on one but could only fire wide, then Spartans Barry was sent off for a late challenge. Right on the final whistle a high ball was pumped into the Spartans box which Templeton managed to get a foot to only to be taken out by the keeper, no penalty was the referee’s decision as the Hamilton bench leapt to their feet in protest. Manager Kevin Murphy summed the day up “We must take the positives and learn from our mistakes. Our aim must be to collect maximum points from our next two home games and get us moving in the right direction”. Hamilton Team: Alexander, Inglis, Reilly, Hogg, King, Templeton, Mason, Houston, Bulloch, Crilly and McCulloch. Subs: Fleming, Davis, Murray.

Hamilton 1 Spartans 2 H

amilton welcomed Spartans to the John Cumming Stadium in Carluke for only their third league match of a stop start season. Manager Kevin Murphy said after the match, “We are extremely disappointed not to have taken anything from today’s game. We gave away cheap goals which is hard on the players as I could not fault them for their effort and application. We looked the more threatening team in attack and at times played some nice football”. This was always going to be a tough match for Hamilton against a team who had always finished above them in the League. Hamilton started slowly but began to take control of the first half after

horniewood moved eight points clear of third placed Neilston after a decent win against in form Glasgow Perthshire. Surprisingly Robertson Parks lowest gate of the season witnessed a low key opening with the only thing of note in the first half hour being a well struck Brian Wharton free kick from 35 yards in the 3rd minute that flew narrowly over and a 'Shire' break on the right ending in a header coming off the top of the crossbar in 25 minutes. However Thorniewood's

superior possession at last paid off moments before half time when Stephen Mullen controlled a high ball in the box before turning the defender and sending a superb right foot effort into the far corner for a superb strike. Half Time 1-0 The second period followed much the same pattern as the first with 'Perthsire' proving stuffy opponents. Indeed the visitors should have levelled midway through the half when breaking clear only a superb stop by 'Wood' keeper Stephen Mather and a block on the line

by defender Stephen Low saving the day for the home side. This proved a turning point in the match and Thorniewood went on to deservedly secure all three points when a long Wharton throw was flicked on at the near post by Mark Daly for Neil Newman to guide an effort high into the far corner. A crucial and thoroughly merited win by Thorniewood. Thorniewood: Mather, Brophy, Daly, Stewart(Newman), Low(D Miller),Wharton, McGowan, O'Neil, Bradshaw, Mullen(Hughes), Queen.

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he 2nd round of West of Scotland championships which incorporated the NKRA and Regional Blue Challenge were held recently. HONDA CADET Sandy Mitchell started on pole and by the end of lap 1 Steven Prentice who started 4th was now in 2nd. Jordan Donaldson from 2nd place had passed Mitchell for the lead. lap 2 and Prentice took the lead from Donaldson. Graham Methven started 3rd but at the end of lap 2 was in 5th. Donaldson then had at moment and went off the track rejoining in 16th place. In lap 7 Prentice was back at the front leading but he couldn’t stop Mitchell from regaining the lead as they moved into lap 8..Mitchell held on to the end finishing 0.45 from Prentice in 2nd, Methven was 3rd. Gordon Mutch was 4th. Tushar

Vivekanandan 5th and Donaldson finished 14th. Fastest lap was by Tushar Vivekanandan 45.53 COMER CADET Josh Skelton was on pole and led until lap 2 until Jack Brailsford took the lead having started 2nd . Blair Watson started and finished in 3rd. Jack Davidson started and finished 4th. Fastest lap was by Jack Brailsford 45.51 JNR/TKM Connor Savage started on pole and led every lap to win from Robert Forsythe in 2nd – who had a good race after starting in 5th position. Lewis Main held onto 3rd place until the end of the race but the driver on the move was Kyle Forgie who started 11th and finished in 4th. Glen Fraser was 5th and novice driver Mark Dickinson was 6th. Fastest lap was by Connor Savage 40.22

WORLD FORMULA Stuart McDougall was on pole with David Etheridge 2nd. McDougall led the race until lap 4 when he lost out to Etheridge. Novice driver Craig McCann started 5th and finished in 3rd however defending champion Grant Findlater was in trouble with engine problems and was going backwards but managed to finish the race in 4th position after George Wilson Madea made a mistake at pit turn. Etheridge held the lead to win with McDougall finishing in 2nd. Wilson was 5th and Kevin Pollock 6th. Fastest lap was by Stuart McDougall 45.42 The next meeting is on 16th May which will feature the 3rd round of the club championships including the National Kart Federation series with the ICC 125cc Gearbox Championships.

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Bellshill Reports by George Mills

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Bellshill Athletic 3 Girvan 3

BELLSHILL 1 KILWINNING RANGERS 0

ellshill created the first chance of the game after 3 minutes when Cairney sent McKenna Clear on the right and Girvan Defender Peacock headed his cross behind for a corner kick. Girvan were awarded a free kick 25 yards from goal after a Malloy challenge on Love and Murray headed loves powerful kick clear to keep the scoresheet blank. Both sides passed up scoring opportunities before defender Shearers attempted clearance went straight to Biggart who sent Connelly clear to beat Calder from close range. Bellshill were awarded a penalty kick in the 32nd minute when McGilp handled a McKenna cross from the left. Bryan Dingwall fired a powerful past Ross to square the game. Four minutes later Dingwall smashed a deflected 25 yard free kick beyond Ross to put The ‘Hill in front. With half time looming Calder kept out efforts from Cashmore and Gilmour and ‘Hills Andy Selkirk went close after beating three defenders. The visitors had early second half attempts from Peacock and McCrae comfortably saved their lead in the 54th minute. Cairney powered forward to release Slack down the left and McKenna fired his cross beyond

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anger’s Keeper Wilson kept out a 4th minute Dolan Free Kick and Iain Fulton blocked a Brady effort as Bellshill pushed for forward in search of an early goal. Kilwinning Mitchell fired a 20 yard free kick past the post and Donnelly pushed a Mitchell header over the top as the visitors stepped up a gear. Cairney sent McKenna clear in the 14th minute but despite having three attempts he failed to hit the target, Keeper Wilson saving twice before McGregor cleared the third try off the line. Kilwinning Striker Mitchell failed to control a Sloan cross and Donnelly easily saved his missshot. With half time approaching Bellshill had a strong penalty claim turned down by Referee Reid when Chris Dolan appeared to be fouled by McGregor. The Whistler cautioned The Bellshill man for diving. In the last action of the first half Connelly headed a Flynn cross past the post from 10 yards. Bellshill remained on top as the second half got underway

Keeper Ross. A Slack shot rebounded from the post and substitute Connelly was denied by n excellent save from Girvan Keeper Ross as ‘The Hill pushed forward. Hall headed an 86th minute Murphy header off the line with Calder beaten but the goal was only delayed as Love rose unchallenged to head the resultant corner high into the net. Worse was to follow for the home side when Girvan defender Peacock powered forward from Midfield unchallenged by the back-tackling Defenders to fire the ball into the net and earn the visitors a share of the points. Bellshill Athletic: Calder, Shearer, Malloy, Murray, Flynn, Hall, Dingwall, Cairney, Mckenna, Selkirk (Connelly), slack Unused Subs: Donnelly (GK), Dolan, McAuliffe, Brady, Bennett, Cavanagh

and McKenna and Connelly had decent efforts on target from 4 yards following a defence splitting Cairney pass. The Rangers were creating chances of their own with dangerous breakaways and Donnelly did well to punch a dangerous cross from Brown clear as McDermott challenged. Bellshill substitute Strikers Dingwall and Selkirk replaced Brady and Connelly and joined Leyton Slack (who had earlier replaced Flynn) and Sean McKenna up front in a final attempt to make the break through. Their tactics looked to have succeeded as their defence stood firm until the 89th minute when Dingwall sent Selfkirk clear down the right and Sean McKenna sent his cross beyond the helpless Wilson to send Bellshill into the quarter of the West of Scotland Cup. Bellshill Athletic: Donnelly, Brady, (Dingwall), McAuliffe, Murray, Bennett, Hall, Flynn (Slack) Cairney, McKenna, Connelly (Selkirk), Dolan Unused Subs: Calder (G.K), Cavanagh, Malloy, Shearer

EAST KILBRIDE THISTLE 3 BELLSHILL ATHLETIC 4

ast Kilbride made a whirlwind start to the game by taking the lead after 17 seconds. Brodie fired the ball into the Bellshill penalty box from 40 yards and the unmarked Orr volleyed the ball into the net. The Thistle almost doubled their lead in the 2nd minute when Orr sent Donachie clear but Keeper Donnelly saved the frontman’s close range shot. Bellshill got forward and Home Keeper Murdoch saved a Malloy header before a Flynn cross from the right went narrowly over the bar. McKenna got clear off his marker in the 26th minute but his shot from the edge of the box was comfortably held by Murdoch. East Kilbride increased their

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lead in the 22nd minute when an Anderson shot from 15 yards took a slight deflection to fly beyond Keeper Donnelly. Chances were being created at both ends as the uneven playing surface was causing problems for both defences. The ‘Hill efforts were rewarded after 32 minutes when Dingwall set up Flynn who sent the ball beyond Murdoch from 12 yards. Bellshill equalised in the 47th minute through Cairney. A powerful Dingwall effort rebounded from the bar and Cairney smashed the rebound into the net from 10 yards. One minute later McKenna fired a McKenna cross narrowly past and Murdoch had to be alert to keep out a Selfkirk header as Bellshill pushed forward. Thistle’s Watson went close following a corner and Hefferon sent a Free Kick over before East

Kilbride regained the lead in the 54th minute. Williamson crossed from the left as the ‘Hill defence hesitated Bain volleyed the Ball high into the net from 18 yards. Bellshill pushed players forward in numbers in search of an equaliser. McKenna, slack and Dingwall all went close before Bryan Dingwall fired a McKenna cross into the roof of the net from 10 yards and

Renfrew Juniors 1 Bellshill Athletic 2 Bellshill Manager Gerry Creaney made two changes to the starting eleven who won at East Kilbride on Monday night with fit again Defender Callum Brady and Stevie Bennett replacing Gary shearer and Euan Hall. Bellshill Keeper Jamie Donnelly made decent saves from B Gordon and McLean before Renfrew took the lead in the 9th minute. Prentice set up Rankin on the edge of the box whose shot flew past Donnelly to open the scoring. Renfrew were winning the Midfield battle but poor finishing by their front line kept the game tight. Bellshill gradually fought their way back and ‘Frew Keeper Bell turned a Slack shot behind and Bennett went close with a header following a Flynn Free Kick. Donnelly pulled off a fine save from McLean and Rankin headed past from 10 yards as the home side continued to squander chances. With half time looming Dingwall sent McKenna clear but Home Keeper Bell pushed his shot behind. Bellshill started the second half more determined than they had shown in the first

<<< RESULTS & LEAGUE TABLES Super League First Division Monday, 02 May 11 Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District First Div Kilsyth Rangers F.C. 2 v 2 Blantyre Victoria F.C. Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District Second Div Wishaw Juniors F.C. 2 v 3 Lesmahagow Juniors F.C. D & D Programmes Central League Cup Round 3 Rutherglen Glencairn F.C. 2 v 3 Bellshill Athletic F.C. Saturday, 30 Apr 11 Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District First Div Thorniewood United F.C. 1 v 0 Port Glasgow F.C. Blantyre Victoria F.C. 2 v 1 Vale of Leven F.C. Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District Second Div Wishaw Juniors F.C. 1 v 5 Benburb F.C.

New Coin Automatics West of Scotland Cup Round 3 Bellshill Athletic F.C. 1 v 0 Kilwinning Rangers F.C. Wednesday, 27 Apr 11 Stagecoach West of Scotland League Super League First Division Renfrew F.C. 1 v 2 Bellshill Athletic F.C. Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District First Div Blantyre Victoria F.C. 1 v 1 Cambuslang Rangers F.C. Monday, 25 Apr 11 Stagecoach West of Scotland League Super League First Division East Kilbride Thistle F.C. 3 v 4 Bellshill Athletic F.C. Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District First Div St. Anthony’s F.C. 2 v 0 Blantyre Victoria F.C.

JUNIOR LEAGUE TABLES Super League First Division Pos Team 1 Clydebank F.C. 2 Glenafton Athletic F.C. 3 Girvan F.C 4 Whitletts Victoria F.C. 5 Ashfield F.C. 6 Renfrew F.C. 7 Shotts Bon Accord F.C. 8 Bellshill Athletic F.C. 9 East Kilbride Thistle F.C. 10 Hurlford United F.C. 11 Kilwinning Rangers F.C. 12 Cumbernauld United F.C. 13 Vale of Clyde F.C. 14 Annbank United F.C.

Pld 23 24 20 23 20 21 21 23 21 20 21 21 22 22

W 13 11 10 9 10 10 7 8 8 7 8 7 6 2

D 6 7 4 7 3 2 9 6 5 6 3 4 4 4

L 4 6 6 7 7 9 5 9 8 7 10 10 12 16

F 42 40 43 34 49 28 31 46 22 32 33 39 35 19

A 21 29 28 32 36 31 30 51 23 33 44 43 41 51

GD Pts 21 45 11 40 15 34 2 34 13 33 -3 32 1 30 -5 30 -1 29 -1 27 -11 27 -4 25 -6 22 -32 10

60 seconds later Stevie Bennett sent fellow substitute Ryan Connelly clear and the Striker side stepped Defender Bain and sent the ball beyond the Keeper to ensure that all three points made their way to Bellshill. Bellshill Athletic: Donnelly, shearer, Malloy, Murray, Flynn, Hall (Connelly), Dingwall, Cairney, McKenna, selfkirk (Bennett), Slack (Dolan)

Saturday, 23 Apr 11 Stagecoach West of Scotland League Super League First Division Bellshill Athletic F.C. 3 v 3 Girvan F.C Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District First Div Thorniewood United F.C. 2 v 0 Glasgow Perthshire F.C. Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District Second Div Carluke Rovers F.C. 1 v 4 Wishaw Juniors F.C. D & D Programmes Central League Cup Round 3 Blantyre Victoria F.C. 2 v 2 Larkhall Thistle F.C. Pen 7-8 Wednesday, 20 Apr 11 New Coin Automatics West of Scotland Cup Round 3 Blantyre Victoria F.C. 1 v 3 Arthurlie F.C.

Central District First Div Pos Team

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1 Kilsyth Rangers F.C. 2 Thorniewood United F.C. 3 Neilston Juniors F.C. 4 St. Anthony’s F.C. 5 Glasgow Perthshire F.C. 6 Cambuslang Rangers F.C. 7 Greenock Juniors F.C. 8 Johnstone Burgh F.C. 9 Port Glasgow F.C. 10 Vale of Leven F.C. 11 Dunipace F.C. 12 Shettleston F.C. 13 Blantyre Victoria F.C.

21 21 21 21 24 22 21 21 19 19 20 18 18

13 13 11 11 9 9 7 7 6 5 5 6 1

6 4 5 4 6 3 6 3 5 7 7 1 3

2 4 5 6 9 10 8 11 8 7 8 11 14

45 46 33 40 31 46 41 28 28 32 21 24 17

18 29 24 29 42 38 37 31 39 34 29 31 51

27 17 9 11 -11 8 4 -3 -11 -2 -8 -7 -34

45 43 38 37 33 30 27 24 23 22 22 19 6

45 minutes. A Slack shot was saved by Bell and a Malloy shot went close before McKenna equalised in the 47th minute after Cairney set up the chance with a clever defence splitting pass. Both sides were striving hard to get the vital next goal and a timely Bennett tackle on Rankin and s Donnelly stop kept Bellshill level while at the other end Dingwall and Flynn went close for The ‘Hill. A Dingwall header sent McKenna clear and Home Keeper Bell did well to knock the ball behind with only 4 minutes remaining. Flynn fired the resultant corner across and Dingwall kicked the ball to Murray who smashed the ball into the net to put The ‘Hill ahead. In the remaining minutes Renfrew pushed bodies forward in search of an equaliser but it was The ‘Hill who came closest to a goal when substitute Connelly broke free down the left to shoot narrowly past the far post. Bellshill Athletic: Donnelly, Brady, (McAuliffe), Murray, Flynn, Bennett, Dingwall, Cairney, McKenna (Cavanagh), Selkirk (Connelly), Slack Unused Subs: Calder (G.K), Shearer

Central District Second Div Pos Team

Pld W

1 Yoker Athletic F.C.

19 14

3 2

56 18 38

2 Larkhall Thistle F.C.

19 12

2 5

51 28 23

3 Stonehouse Violet F.C.

22 11

2 9

58 47 11

4 Benburb F.C.

20 10

5 5

37 31

5 St. Roch’s F.C.

20 10

2 8

49 40

6 Carluke Rovers F.C.

3 9

48 49 -1

7 Lesmahagow Juniors F.C.

0 11

39 36

8 Maryhill F.C.

4 9

27 38 -11 25

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9 Wishaw Juniors F.C.

1 12

34 52 -18 25

10 Royal Albert F.C.

5 10

26 36 -10 23

11 Forth Wanderers F.C.

5 9

23 45 -22 20

12 Newmains United F.C.

4 14

29 57 -28 10

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Thorniewood United 1 Port Glasgow 0

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first half Brian Wharton penalty kept Thorniewood's promotion hopes alive in a tense affair at a sunny Robertson Park. Apart from a Mark Daly volley well saved by Port keeper Tucker in 3 minutes and a decent 30 yard drive from visiting midfielder Power on the quarter hour mark the match badly lacked in the way of goalmouth incident. Thorniewood although well on top territorially, frustratingly failed to breech a stuffy and well organised visiting defence until the 35th minute when a handball award in the area allowed 'Wood' central defender Brian Wharton the opportunity to blast home emphatically from the spot with Tucker rooted. Moments later a Jamie Brophy cross was headed off the bottom of the far post by John Crawley as 'Wood' chased a second. Thorniewood almost made a

dream start to the second half when Des Bradshaw headed inches wide from a Chris Queen chip. The best chance of the match arrived in 50 minutes when Tucker done well to block a Stephen Mullen effort after the striker had been put through with fellow frontman Queen blazing the loose ball over from the edge of the area. Ports best chance came in bizarre fashion in the 55th minute when a seemingly harmless looking ball deceived Mather, bouncing over the big keeper before being cleared off the line by Daly. A nervy Thorniewood appeared to be settling for what they had making for uncomfortable viewing on an admittedly bumpy, fiery surface. Port were reduced to ten men in 77 minutes Berkley being shown a second yellow for a foul on United veteran Kevin O'Neil before the match concluded in a low key but vital win. A narrow but deserved

win for Thorniewood where results now matter more than performance. Thorniewood: Mather, Brophy, Daly, Wharton, Newman, McGowan, Bradshaw(Faulds72), O'Neil, Mullen, Queen[D Miller72], Crawley: not used Devlin, Hughes, Stewart, Fusari

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e are delighted to announce that todays event was won by a wheelchair athlete. Unfortunately we are unable to consider wheelchair athlete times for the course record. The first lady across the line today was a wheelchair athlete. In his 1st appearance, Andrew CLARK (JM15-19) of Giffnock North AAC won for the 1st time in a time of 17:22. Stephen ALLAN (SM35-39) representing Kirkintilloch Olympians took second by 23 seconds recording 17:45. Russell MCADAM, (SM20-24) of Falkirk Victoria Harriers placed third in a time of 17:47. In her 1st appearance, Louise BEVERIDGE (SW25-29) of Dundee Hawkhill Harriers won in a time of 19:33 for the 1st time. Louise BEVERIDGE beat Sarah NELSON (SW25-29) representing Unattached by 108 seconds recording 21:21 in the process. Julie BEVERIDGE, (SW30-34) of Calderglen Harriers placed third in a time of 21:29. In today's Age Graded competition, John STEVENSON recorded a performance of 81.04% In the points competition William REID has a lead of 12 points over second placed Ross GOODMAN. Pauline HENDERSON leads Janice CLARK by 19 in the ladies competition. This week there were 32 first timers. 21 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Strathclyde started to 1412. In this time, 1418 runners from 83 different clubs have completed the race 5108 times covering a distance of 25540 kilometers. The male course record is held by Rex BANNER who ran 14:51 on 31/07/10, event #17. The female equivalent is held by Kerry LANG who ran 17:51 on 19/06/10, event #11. Below are the top ten results for Strathclyde event 55, 30/04/2011: Pos Athlete

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