The HUB Issue 21 by Brogan McMullen

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Fire Station Open Day

Fun for all the family when Hamilton Fire Station opened it’s doors to the public.

Highland Games

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yle Grant is a brave young 6 year old who is about to embark on what could be a life changing operation in the United States. In doing so, he will be only the second child from Scotland to have received the operation. Kyle was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 12 months old and as you can imagine it has had a huge impact on not only his but his family’s lives. In the UK, brave Kyle has been subject to many different types of treatment in an attempt to make his life better such as homeopathic remedies, botox injections and Bowen therapy. Around 8 months ago, his parents were encouraged to find that over in the United States they had been practicing a unique form of operation, on children, just like Kyle, that could make a life changing difference for the past 23 years. The operation is known as selective dorsal rhizotomy which basically consists of an insertion into the bottom of the spine. An electrical current is then passed through some of the nerves with the response being monitored. Those faulty nerve endings are then cut with the end result being to change Kyle’s life for the better. As you can imagine, this type of operation is very expensive and the family needed to raise in excess of £40,000. This covers the 4 weeks that Kyle will spend in the Missouri hospital for his operation and recovery. To help with the financial costs, the family started fund raising and set up the website, kylesquest.co.uk. Alan Grant, Kyle’s father told The HUB; “we started fund raising back in March once we knew Kyle had been accepted for the operation. We did not know what to expect but we decided to try.” The response has been nothing short of unbelievable and to date Kyle’s Quest has managed to raise nearly £75,000. This is nearly double the family’s target.

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Alan said; “the amount raised has been amazing, what this means is that Kyle can now have the opportunity of another operation in America to help make his life better.” The whole community has backed Kyle and since March there have been many fund raising activities. The family ran the Glasgow 10k which brought in nearly £10,000 LANARKSHIRE’S LARGEST, OLDEST & THE BEST for the fund. Last week, there was a sportsman’s lunch held at Thorniewood United DRY CLEANERS SINCE 1987

Social Club where over £9,000 was raised. Martin McHugh from Martec Engineering told The HUB;” When I first heard about Kylesquest from Harry Gaughan at Miller Homes I decided I had to do something rather than just give a cheque.” “With the fantastic help from the “speakers” at the lunch Mitchell Gibb, Joe Camay and Billy Kelly I knew we could have a successful day. The amount raised was way above my expectations. Kyle’s mum and dad deserve all the help

in the world and we are all delighted to be part of a great cause.” He continued; “I would like to extend a very special thank you to Ian Cody at Craighead Building supplies for their help and support.” Iain Cody won an overnight hotel stay at the sportsman dinner however, in a selfless act, he donated the prize back to Mr & Mrs Grant stating that they should use the break. Continued on Page 2

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BRAVE KYLE SET FOR USA

s we move into the summer season, you would sometimes expect that it perhaps slows down. Not here, we have been busier than ever recently and there seems to be no sign of that changing as we move over the summer months.

As you know, I normally give you an update on how we are doing as a business and I can tell you this issue that we are doing very well. You may or may not know that we are only funded by advertising revenue, and to date we have exceeded our targets and expectations two fold. To help our expansion we are going to switch to a weekly publication and continue to open regional versions of The HUB. The expansion starts Scott Mochar, Editor off with the Wishaw HUB due to open in August. We have been working closely with Strathclyde Fire and Rescue over the past few weeks and I am looking forward to developing that relationship further. We had a great day down at the open day in Hamilton and by the looks of it so did everyone else. We also attended the Fire Reach programme that has been running over at Coatbridge Fire House – good to see the hard work that everyone puts in result in a very positive outcome. I think that with the better weather, everyone out there decided to have an ‘open day’, ‘garden fete’ or ‘fun day’. We have attended to many of these over the past week – you can read all about them in this issue. Finally, we managed to take in a cricket match to see Uddingston in action. If truth be told, cricket was not something I was overly familiar with but it certainly was a good day, sitting in the sun, having a cold beer watching some sport! (I could get used to that!). As always, may I personally thank you for your continued support. As they say, onwards and upwards!

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From front page Alan works as for The Miller Group and cannot speak highly enough of his employer and bosses. Harry Gaughan, Production Director at The Miller Group told The HUB; “Alan Grant (Kyle’s father) approached me 8 weeks ago to inform me of Kyle’s Quest and to request extra time off of work to go to America for Kyle’s operation. As a father myself I felt compelled to do all that I could to help.” He continued; “I set myself two personal targets. The first was to raise at least 10 percent of the target (four thousand pounds) and the second was to finish the Mull of Kintyre 10k in under 55 minutes. The second target I scraped past in just under 51 minutes and the first target we managed to smash due to the generosity of my friends and colleagues with the magnificent sum of 10 thousand pounds being raised.” “It is extremely heartening in these troubled financial times to be part of a juggernaut of generosity and to witness firsthand the amount of community spirited people who are out there. There are a lot of people who, as a result of this

can look in the mirror knowing that they have made a large difference to a very strong willed set of parents, who are a wonderful example and also a fantastic young man who now heads to America with all of our warmest thoughts and best wishes.” At the moment, Kyle is wheelchair bound and it is hoped that the operation will in time allow Kyle to walk albeit with some form of aid. He will also be required to go to back over to Missouri in approximately 12/18 months for a post operation assessment. Alan said about the achievements; “we would like to thank everyone who has made some form of contribution to Kylesquest. There are far too many to list individually but we appreciate everything that everyone has done. We have exceeded our expectations of £40,000 and now with the funds that we have, Kyle will have the opportunity of a second operation which will go a long way to enhancing Kyle’s life.” Everyone at The HUB wishes Kyle all the best and we look forward to catching up with him upon his return.

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Distribution TRIBUTES TO LANARKSHIRE’S VC HEROES Freely distributed to 20,000 homes INSPIRE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT DEBATE

across North and South Lanarkshire LOCALYou can also pickup a free copy in MSP MCKELVIE’S MOTION RECEIVES CROSS-PARTY SUPPORT Members of the Scottish Parliament local supermarkets, newsagents, will this Thursday take part in a debate inspired by acafes and libraries. new book which details the stories of the fourteen Lanarkshire men who won the Victoria Cross. The debate was initiated by Christina McKelvie MSP, who tabled a motion in the Scottish Parliament after reading My Hero, My Soldier Laddie by Larkhall-based author Duncan Brown. SNP MSP Christina, whose motion received cross-party support, said: “Having been to the memorial to Lanarkshire’s Victoria Cross recipients in Hamilton, I already knew that the county had its fair share of military heroes but until I read Duncan’s book I didn’t realise quite how significant that contribution was. One in every 100 VCs ever awarded went to men from Lanarkshire communities, an incredible record. “Duncan’s research has uncovered the personal stories of each one of the fourteen Lanarkshire VC recipients. These are incredibly moving stories of ordinary men who fought and died for their country, showing extraordinary bravery as they did so. The book brings each of them to life again, complete with Duncan’s great portraits. “Their inspiring stories deserve to be known across Scotland and I hope that my Members’ Debate in Parliament will go some way to achieving that. The timing is very appropriate,

entral Scotland MSP Alex Neil has encouraged more people in Lanarkshire to inform the police about people suspected of being involved in serious or organised crime, after statistics revealed over £5.5million of assets and criminal profits were recovered for taxpayers last year. Figures released this week by the Lord Advocate Elish Angolini show that Strathclyde Police force seized over £650,000 which will be reinvested in local projects through the Cashback for Communities scheme. But Mr Neil is keen to see more people assisting the police and other agencies in recovering assets gained through criminal activity. Mr Neil said: “The Cashback for Communities scheme has worked very well for Lanarkshire with a number of

projects here receiving substantial pots of money that has been seized from criminals. “With over £5.5million seized in Scotland, a record amount since the Proceeds of Crime legislation allowed this type of action. “But the success of the police in recovering these assets ultimately relies on the general public informing them of any form of crime. “Seizing assets not only helps cut off the funding supply to the gangsters but it helps compensate the communities affected by serious and organised crime. “I would therefore strongly urge the people of Lanarkshire to continue working with the police to break the cycle of serious organised crime and return the proceeds of crime to our communities.”

Dramatic Increase in Skin Cancer Deaths Prompts Call FOR Skin Protection Awareness.

as events take place across the UK in the run-up to Armed Forces Day on 26 June, when we show our support to the serving forces members and veterans of today.

“The work of local historians like Duncan Brown also deserves to be celebrated - it helps to bring Scotland’s past to life and makes it accessible to everyone.”

Commenting on the figures released by the Scottish Conservatives on skin cancer deaths Central Scotland MSP, Margaret Mitchell, said: “A 34% rise in the number of deaths from malignant melanoma in Scotland since 1999 with 127 deaths in 1999 compared with 171 deaths in 2008 is truly alarming. These figures confirm without a shadow of a doubt, just how important it is for the public to be aware of the potential dangers of exposure to the sun and the necessity for families and individuals to protect their skin, especially during the summer months. In addition to this there is also a connection between what has been a significant increase in the use of sun beds and the increase in malignant melanomas which are now being reported. In view of this the SNP Government now urgently requires to review the

MSP Margaret Mitchell current protocol for earlier diagnosis and treatment of cancer in Scotland. Targets must be determined by local clinical need, rather than, as happens at present, by central government.”

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Guess the Balloons and WE WILL ROCK YOU!

FUN FOR THE FAMILY AT ROSEPARK Family and friends of residents at Rosepark Care Home were invited along to their annual garden fete recently for an afternoon of celebrations. The garden fete is held each year in which Rosepark open their doors to the friends and family of the residents. The event is about having some fun and to raise some funds towards new equipment for the residents to use. There was plenty for everyone to do and get involved in, and for the children there were cakes, ice cream and a bouncy castle. This year, the attendance at the event was excellent with nearly £1300 being raised which will be used for new equipment. The Balmer family, who own the care home told The HUB; “we would like to thank all of the families who kindly contributed and attended our garden fete this year. Also, our excellent staff for organising the day and for making this year’s event highly successful.”

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taff and Pupils at Uddingston Grammar School were recently raising funds for the forthcoming school show – We Will Rock You. In a unique way, they teamed up with local funeral company Wylie and Lochead, who supplied a limo filled with balloons.

Pupils paid to guess the correct amount of balloons contained within the car and the winners collected a range of gift vouchers, with the top prize vouchers worth £30. The show this year will run from Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th and tickets are priced at £5 each.

Bothwell News History for Rotarians A brief history of water and sewerage was delivered to members of Bothwell & Uddingston Rotary Club, by Bill Gows. Towns and villages were served with small sewerage plants discharging into local burns. Land purchased at Daldowie in 1930, the treatment works serving Rutherglen and north Lanarkshire was opened in 1938. Hamilton’s water came from three wells in 1733. In the 1840 began an interesting political football type of event. This included the Provost locking the door to the chambers so that he could achieve agreement to use the water of Earnock Burn after much bitter argument, only to have scheme rejected a fortnight later. The Provost apparently gave the opposition a mandate to secure an alternative. This proved to be inadequate and Earnock burn came on stream in 1853. During the discussions one set of minutes was expunged from the records with a large cross signed by the Provost. (No computers then.) First Camps Reservoir, then Daer Water scheme in 1956 came into use and finally most of the central belt is now linked. Alan Adams gave the vote of thanks.

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The event raised over £90 towards th running costs of the show and luckily the school has managed to secure some sponsorship from local companies. Teacher Jennifer Hamilton said; “I would like to thank everyone involved in today’s event. It was designed to be a bit of fun whilst raising some funds for the school show.” She continued; “I would like to thank the staff of Wylie and Lochead for providing us with the car and the balloons.”

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HOLD IT – WHAT A PICTURE! FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY AT MOTHERWELL COLLEGE EXHIBITION Every picture tells a story. And the unbelievably high quality of photos that will be on display at an evening exhibition taking place on 27 May at Motherwell College, tells the story of just how talented the College photography students are. As well as stunning images of landscapes, still life and portraiture, you’ll also get the chance to see what it looks like to ‘Go Gaga’ with several images reflecting the frontierpushing style of the charttopping exhibitionist that is the Fame Monster – Lady Gaga! This is the first exhibition of its kind on this scale that Motherwell College has ever put on. It

is completely free to view and has been put together by College students on the one year HNC Photography course, and their lecturers. The course is designed to give participants a solid foundation on which to build a photography career or - if you are a keen amateur snapper – to introduce you to the technical and practical aspects of professional photography. You’ll also be able to speak to the students and staff as you browse the exhibition, and find out more about what the HNC Photography course could offer you. The HNC Photographic Exhibition will take place on Thursday 27 May 2010,

from 1830-2100hrs in Motherwell College 1st Floor Internet Café. Entry is free and includes a buffet and drinks. The photos will remain in the Café until replaced with next year’s course work To find out more about the exhibition – and about the HNC Photography course at Motherwell College, phone 01698 23 26 52 or email hlawson@ motherwell.co.uk

‘MWell’ by Tommy Cochranesml – an abstract still life photo taken by HNC Photographic student Tommy Cochrane. Credit - Tommy Cochrane

‘David’ by Paul Griffinsml – a portrait taken by HNC Photographic student Paul Griffin using Rim lighting. Credit – Paul Griffin

Bio Diversity in Community Garden The Organic Growers of Bothwell got their hands dirty to create a bog garden and native wildflower meadow in the grounds of Bothwell Community Garden, as part of their SNH Biodiversity Project. These projects will be hugely beneficial to the garden, by increasing the numbers of vital ‘natural predators’ such as frogs, ladybirds and lacewings that are essential to organic g a rd e n e rs ; as well as providing the ideal, protected habitat for a diverse range of native wildlife from butterflies and bees to

Store Manager Takes One for the Team

Staff and Managers at Tesco in Uddingston recently managed to raise over £300 towards charity CLICK Sargent. The team participated in a weekend of fun helping them raise funds towards the charity. The staff donated some money to allow them to ‘dress down’ last Friday and Saturday for football fun keeping in with a world cup theme. In addition to dressing down, there were Playstations set up that staff could play on their breaks. Tesco also ran ‘I’m a manager get me outta here’, where the store manager’s , for their sins were locked in a four sided cage, wheeled to the front door and pelted with water balloons. CLICK Sargent is a charity that offers support to young people and their families who may have been diagnosed with cancer. Their stats suggest that every day 10 families across the UK are told that their child has cancer. CLICK Sargent are there to offer clinical, practical and emotional support every step of the way. Tesco community champion Liz Robertson told the HUB; “we would like to extend a big thank you to our customers. They have always supported us on all of our every charity days we hold. We would also like to thank local councilor Maureen Devlin for her help

birds and mammals such as hedgehogs. The activity is part of a five-month campaign called CSV Action Earth supported by Morrisons Supermarkets. As part of this year’s campaign, SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) will be supporting an extra 100 projects in Scotland through the SNH Biodiversity Award, aimed at groups that will help, support and encourage Scottish biodiversity through practical environmental projects. We were delighted at the amount of enthusiastic volunteers who gave up their time to help in conserving biodiversity. Volunteers were of all ages and abilities, showing that everyone can get involved. The UN has declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity. As part of the year long celebration, CSV Action Earth is committed to raising the awareness of the importance of protecting our natural resources. By supporting CSV Action Earth together we can make a real difference.

Essay Is Easy for Hamilton College

Photo shows from left to right: Andrew Barr S5, Claire Leslie S5, Chloe Reid S4, Julia Legget S4,Emily Breen S3, Calum Bayne S3 pictured with teacher Arlene Holmes-Henderson. Hamilton College has enjoyed glittering success in the recent Gilbert Murray Classics Essay Competition! The competition had hundred of entries from schools across Scotland including; Glasgow Academy, The High School of Glasgow, The High School of Dundee, Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Harris Academy (Dundee) and Kilgraston School (Perth). Junior Section Winners: In the Junior Section, pupils in S1-2 chose to write a dialogue between two new recruits in the Roman Army at the end of their first week or to write an account of the Trojan war. The imaginative and well-illustrated essays found favour with the judges.

Prize and Certificate of Merit: Emily Breen Certificate of Merit: Saoirse-Anira Anis, Emma Bateman, Calum Bayne, Robin Crawford, Fraser Rae. Intermediate Section Winners: The S3/4 Latinists researched and produced investigations outlining the relevance of a Classical education in the 21st century. Their thorough and perceptive essays impressed the judges in terms of content and writing style. Prize and Certificate of Merit – Julia Leggett, Claire Leslie Certificate of Merit: Andrew Barr, Katie Carlyle, Andrew Logan, Chloe Reid. Senior Section Winners S5 Latinists wrote essays comparing the oratory of Roman lawyer Cicero

with the speeches of Barack Obama. Prize and Certificate of Merit: Edwin Sheeran The Advanced Higher Latin pupils excelled themselves. Rachel Davidson won the Gilbert Murray Classical Essay prize and certificate for distinction in the AH Latin dissertation and Jonathan Cowe’s dissertation also found favour with the judges – he was awarded a certificate for his scholarly research on the spread and success of foreign cults in Rome. Classics teacher Arlene HolmesHenderson said, “All of our pupils who entered the competition should feel very proud of their achievements, the judges were delighted by the number and quality of the submissions”.

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Open Day at Fire House The doors of Hamilton Fire House were thrown open to the public last week for a special ‘Open Day’. The open day was arranged as a way for the wider community to pop down to their local fire house and see what goes on behind the scenes. At the same time, the Scottish Rescue Challenge was being contested with teams from all over the UK and Ireland taking part. The annual event was a real crowd pleaser with rescue teams having to deal with real life crash situations.

They worked against the clock ensuring that they got the casualty out of the wreckage. There was a special appearance from the Valencia Fire and Rescue team who had flown in for the competition. Other partner agencies were invited along to the open day where they could engage with the public. Strathclyde Traffic police brought with them a display of cars and bikes and there was a team from the Trossach Urban Search and Rescue with their dogs.

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE OFFICERS LIFT THE SCOTTISH POLICE CUP

South Lanarkshire Division’s Winning Team

ocal officers in South Lanarkshire have beaten colleagues in other Scottish constabularies including Grampian, Northern, Lothian and Borders, Central, Fife, Central, Tayside and Dumfries and Galloway by winning the annual Scottish Police Cup. The tournament has been running for over 100 years, and each Division in Strathclyde Police normally enter a team each year. South Lanarkshire Division have won the cup twice before, in 1994 and 1995 consecutively, with last Strathclyde Division (Glasgow Central and West) winning it in 2000. South Lanarkshire Division beat Glasgow North East and East Dunbartonshire in the first round, going on then to beat Tayside in the quarter final. Lothian and Borders were defeated in the semi finals, before winning the final against Glasgow South and East Renfrewshire Division, 5-3 at extra

time on Tuesday 25th May at Colville Park, Motherwell. Constable Jon McLeish, Player/ Manager, said, ‘We are absolutely ecstatic with the result, but the efforts of the other teams we played against were commendable. There is a variety of age and experience in our team, with most us having played together for nearly 8 years. Most recently we’ve had some new blood, with about 5 or 6 new players who helped raise the standard of our football.’ Chief Superintendent Tim Love, Divisional Commander said, “I would congratulate both teams for an exciting and committed game. A lot of credit goes to Glasgow South and East Renfrewshire Division for equalising with 3 minutes to go to make it 3-3. However, I am delighted and proud that the players regrouped and managed to win 5-3 in extra time to win the Scottish Cup. It’s a tribute to the players’ commitment, efforts and fitness levels.”

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HILTON STRATHCLYDE MAKES IT ‘AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY’ FOR CHARITY

Over 43 S2 pupils from Hamilton

/ College travelled to Teen Ranch y ein Inchture recently for 2 days dof outdoor activities. Pupils who ewere accompanied by teaching estaff Mr. Browning, Miss HolmesgHenderson and Miss Barron, .enjoyed horse-riding, horse w grooming, mountain biking, s rcanoeing, kayaking, trampolining,

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,zipwire, the waterslide and low Iropes course. r Between physical exertions, Apupils enjoyed free time in the Plough Inn (on site h snack bar) where they could chat with friends, play r otable tennis or pool. ‘Time out’ sessions brought dthe whole group together to hear the Christian dmessage from Director Bob and to sing songs. The eTeen Ranch staff looked after the group really well eand provided fulsome and hearty meals to boost sour energy.

After dinner, Teen Ranch staff organised team games including a tug-of war, relay race and indoor sports. With the weather so fair, the scenery so spectacular and the facilities so diverse, no one was ready to leave the Ranch after lunch on Wednesday. With everyone so exhausted from 2 days of nonstop action, the journey home was quiet, save for the odd chorus of Teen Ranch songs!

embers of the public, hotel staff and guests joined forces to cross continents without leaving Bellshill as part of Hilton in the Community Foundation’s annual national charity event, ‘Around the World in a Day’. Taking place at Hilton Strathclyde’s LivingWell Health Club, the ‘Around the World in a Day’ event on 6th June was part of a national challenge involving Hilton team members, charity partners and the public working together to collectively travel the circumference of the earth - 24,901.55 miles – in just 24 hours. Participants at Hilton Strathclyde managed to cover

2,225 miles and are still collating sponsorship money for this year’s nominated charity, the Jack and Jill Support Group, a local charity assisting families of children with disabilities in the North Lanarkshire. Distance was covered through three different sporting events - a gruelling 75 mile individual cycle, the TeamChallenge, where teams of four competed against each other to clock up as many miles as possible on gym equipment and Miles4Fun where participants raised funds by running and walking as many miles as they could around the nearby business park. Thanks to the efforts of everyone at Hilton Strathclyde

and other Hilton hotels around the country, a grand total of 25,880 miles were covered, making it around the globe and raising significant sums of money for schools and children’s charities in the process. Jill Newbigging, general manager of Hilton Strathclyde was thrilled with the day’s fundraising: “I was impressed to see so many people taking the time and effort to help out and we had a lot of fun along the way. “I think everyone will have tired legs this week but it was certainly worth it to help such a good local cause. Thank you so much to all the participants and to everyone who supported us.”

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YOU CAN MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE DebRA Opens in Bellshill T

he annual Choices for Life event was held at Strathclyde Park recently where activities were available for youngsters to participate in. Whilst the event centres round making the right choices in life, the focus on the day was for everyone to have some fun at the same time. Organisations from across North and South Lanarkshire attended the free event offering advice to those who attended. The key partner agencies were also in attendance to show their support for the highly popular event. The activities on offer focused on the benefits of a healthier active lifestyle such as sport and fitness. Activities for the youngsters to participate in this year included basketball, bungee trampolines, dancing, football and even an army style assault course where the youngsters were timed in their trials. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Strathclyde Police and the Ambulance services were on site to engage with the youngsters about their role. Chief Superintendent Graham Cairns, divisional commander of North Lanarkshire added; “The event provides a great opportunity for our officers and partner to get valuable messages across to young people, but in a fun and interactive manner.” He continued; “It is crucial that young people are well informed and that they are empowered to think and make decisions for themselves.”

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Welcome to the new Bellshill DebRA shop. Officially opened just after Easter, The HUB managed to catch up with them and find out more about what they do. DebRA is the national charity working on behalf of people in the UK with the genetic skin blistering condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Founded in 1978 by a group of parents whose children were affected by EB. At that time only some 200 people with EB were known to health professionals in the UK. The original aims of the charity were to stimulate knowledge of and interest in EB for the benefit of those with the condition and their families and to fund medical research into EB. From these humble origins DebRA has grown significantly with DebRA Groups now

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having been established in 32 countries around the world. The work that DebRA provides has been able to make a difference to the lives of those suffering with EB. To date, the charity has invested over £10m in research and continues to invest. Martin Phee from DebRA told The HUB; “we had been running a shop in Coatbridge for around 8 years or so and this year we wanted to expand our operations across North Lanarkshire.” He continued; “we would like to thank the people of Bellshill for their donations and for using the shop. All of the proceeds are going to a worthwhile cause.” The DebRA shop is always looking for donations so if you have any clothing, furniture or white goods, please do get in touch with them.

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programme for Junior Fire Reach and had 10 pupils from Primary 6 attending the course held at Coatbridge Fire Station on Friday 4th June 2010.

Junior Fire Reach targets primary age pupils and each group attends for a three-hour period. Therefore it is possible to quickly target a high number of young people and influence their behaviour at an early stage. The concept is, ‘to open the doors of the local Community Fire Station and offer young people the opportunity of training with Firefighters’ with the main purpose of the course being to interact and develop positive links between Firefighters and local young people. The pupils who attend are treated as members of the on-duty watch and are issued with junior fire kit. Activities include: Firefighter drills, hose running, a hydrant to pump exercise, and casualty rescue. Robert Scott, Area Commander for North Lanarkshire, told The HUB; “The Fire Reach programme currently in place for Secondary schools, has been a great success across North Lanarkshire. The programme, which is supported by The Board of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue and funded by North Lanarkshire Council, has undoubtedly had a positive impact on the attitudes of the young people who have attended the courses.” He continued; “Junior Fire Reach is another unique solution, which again enables Firefighters to engage with local young people, but this time at a much earlier age. The junior programme again involves working in partnership with the local community to challenge a range of fire related anti-social behaviour and promote the safety of young people.” “The young people who attend are encouraged to become successful

learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society. The initiative also assists in the delivery of the Scottish Government national objectives such as; helping local communities to flourish, becoming stronger, safer places to live, whilst improving opportunities and quality of life.” Each Junior Fire Reach session ends with an informal certificate presentation ceremony. This presentation enables the young person to retain a reminder of their accomplishments and serves as a morale boost for participants. Mary Driver, Depute Head of Calder Primary, added; “The Junior Fire Reach experience was wonderful! The children all had a fantastic day undertaking the various activities, such as hose running, search & rescue, working in darkness, casualty recovery & first aid. The day ended with the children having to demonstrate how they would extinguish a mock car fire. I anticipate that this course will have a positive impact on the children’s attitude towards the work of the Fire & Rescue Service in the future. My

thanks go to the Fire Reach Manager Laura Canning & her team of dedicated staff who demonstrated immense skill in their delivery of the course, showed great patience with the children & proved to be very positive role models for them.” Laura Canning, Fire Reach Manager, stated, “ The Junior Fire Reach programme enables Strathclyde Fire & Rescue to engage with young people at an early age & through a positive intervention programme, create a greater understanding between these young people & the Firefighters who work within their local communities. Calder Primary School was our second pilot course & like the previous one, proved to be an overwhelming success. It is now hoped that North Lanarkshire Area will role out the programme to the wider community. “ Evidence from Firefighters is that more and more young people now recognise them and that where in the past crews were likely to face a hostile reception when attending fires, that reception is now much more likely to be friendly.

Double Celebration at Laburnum

aburnum Nursery in Viewpark was celebrating a double success recently as they received their new Eco Flag and Gold Award for Health Promotion. The children and staff who attend Laburnum Nursery have been working exceptionally hard towards their Eco Flag and Gold Award. Part of the Eco flag curriculum involves the children undertaking a series of tasks focusing on the environment and their local community. Other key aspects of meeting the criteria include having an Eco action flag, conducting an environmental review, following the Eco code and engaging with the wider community. The HUB covered their interaction with Rosepark Care home when they invited some of the residents round for tea and cakes. To top the Eco flag achievement, Laburnum was also awarded their Gold Award for Healthy Promotion. This was a direct result for the hard work and commitment shown by the staff and children regarding healthy eating and exercise.

he Blue Light Disco held on Saturday 12th June was a great success with over 140 young people attending. The disco was held at the Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex and has merged with the successful ‘Saturday Sports Scene’ project. Education and Information was provided by, Oral Health, Holistic Therapies, Young Carers, Terence Higgins Trust, Reel time, LANDED and SAMH. Evaluations taken from the kids on the night have highlighted that young people want the disco’s to continue. North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Learning & Development Section who are part of the Learning & Leisure Department and specialise in youth work are present throughout the evening to engage with the young people and collect and evaluate the questionnaires. The Department have specialist staff who are keen to engage with the young people and are able to offer further opportunities in the evening and weekends for the young

people including youth groups, youth forums and outdoor activities. They have shown that by speaking with the young people on the night they can also attract them to other events organised by themselves and other partners which in turn reduces the amount of incidents reported by members of the public in relation to youths hanging about the streets. The Blue Light Disco (BLD) continues to be a successful mechanism to provide a safe drug and alcohol free environment for young people to have fun. A wide range of partners have been involved in the organisation of this event including, Police, National Health Service, North Lanarkshire Leisure, YMCA Bellshill, Community Learning And Development, Side Kicks, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Regeneration, Young Carers, Voluntary sector, Young Scot, Coakley Buses, The Crime Prevention Panel and the Community Forum. Sir Matt Busby Centre Manager Gregor Yeoman was there on the

h a a h night and said “This is a great socialh event for the children and hast again proved to be a success. I amv

delighted that the kids have once again enjoyed the disco and lookr forward to planning the next alongv T with the other partners”. b Community Safety Officer PC Alan r Mulholland was also there on the o night to deal with any issues arisingu and was glad to report that therei was non, he said; f “I have been involved with them Blue Light Discos for over twoc years now and have watched themv succeed and grow into a greata safe place for young people to go.“ They have now become a featuren which is well known in the area and the young people are alwaysr left looking forward to the nextf one. I am delighted to be involvedT with the local area partnership thats organises the discos and will lookd s forward to planning the next one t which will be on 11th September this year”. w

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by Sam Walker, Scotcomputers

I recently reformatted my laptop. Reinstalling Microsoft XP updates was interminable! Can’t Microsoft find a better way?

It’s a difficult problem to solve. The older your initial copy of Windows, the more updates that need to be applied to make it current - there’s not really a way to avoid that. Let’s look at one of the things you can do to skirt the problem, though and also look at some of the things that Microsoft does to mitigate the problem as well. As we know by now, all software has bugs (there are no exceptions) and over time, more and more bugs are discovered and fixed. Once fixed, however, we run into a dilemma: how to get the fixed software into the hands of the people using older versions. The traditional approach is to release a new version - the new version completely replacing the old. This is the approach most often used by applications as version X.000 gets replaced by X.001, then X.002 and so on. I know many of the applications I use get updated rather frequently as issues are resolved and even as new features are added. Through various means, typically online update checks, you’re notified and the new version is downloaded and installed automatically. “... all software has bugs (there are no exceptions) ...” The key is that it’s a complete replacement of the application, even for minor updates. That works well for small to medium sized applications (though the definition for “small to medium sized” seems to be growing over time). That approach doesn’t work well for large applications (like, say, Microsoft Office), or operating systems like Windows (or Mac OSX,

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or Linux). While some people think nothing of downloading an entire CD’s worth of data (~700 megabytes), or even a DVD’s worth (usually up to 4.7 gigabytes) it’s simply still not practical for most people. The approach taken is to create individual updates for individual components - typically downloading and replacing only smaller pieces of the whole. Naturally, the process of downloading only things that have changed reduces the amount of downloading required. Even better are those systems, such as that used by most operating systems, that download only what’s changed only for those components you actually have installed. If you’re not using something there’s no point in downloading an update that you also won’t use. The whole process is designed to minimize what you need to download. Unfortunately, over time the amount you need to download only increases as more and bugs are found and fixed and occasional new features added. If you’re installing using an original Windows XP disk as it was first released, an installation today has to download nearly 10 years of updates. That’s going to take a while. Microsoft has tried to mitigate the impact of that a several ways: • Service Packs: Service packs bundle a number of fixes into a single package that is then installed at once, reducing the number of individual downloads, optimizing the installation process, and presumably reducing the number of reboots. • Service Packs on Disc: Service packs themselves tend to be rather

One of the most pleasant aspects of being an elected representative is the opportunity it provides to see the great work done by staff, pupils and parents in our local schools. Apart from the day to day studies there are the Christmas shows, Burns Suppers, projects on world poverty and a whole variety of other special events where a huge amount of hard work is carried out before the wider community gets the opportunity to see the fruits of our young people’s endeavours. At this time of year our schools hold their prize giving ceremonies at which all of the students involved receive the recognition they deserve for their efforts throughout the year. I am invited to a great many of them and always regret not being able to get along to all of them as I am always impressed by the standards achieved in both our primary and secondary schools. The talent being recognised, be it in maths and English, science, large, so Microsoft typically makes them available on CD as well, or as separate monolithic downloads that can be downloaded once and applied to several computers offline. • Service Packs Pre-installed: After releasing a service pack, Microsoft typically refreshes the product disks that it sells, incorporating the service pack contents into the actual product image. You’ll often see things like “Windows XP w/ SP2” on the box. Subsequent installs are instantly up to date as of that service pack. (You can also perform this process, called “Slip Streaming”, to create a “Windows XP w/ SP2” image from your vanilla XP CD and the monolithic SP2 download.) • Critical Fixes: by categorizing

the arts or vocational subjects always impresses me and reminds me why we should be much more positive about the contribution our young people play in our local communities. Of course there will always be the minority which lets the rest down but the vast majority of young people are a credit to themselves, their parents and their schools. As politicians it is incumbent upon us to ensure that the potential shown in our schools is given the opportunity to flourish. Proper support and resourcing of our schools is one of my priorities so it angers me when I look at the mess the SNP Government is making of education. Not one new school commissioned by the Government in Edinburgh will be built in the four years of this administration, there are over 2000 fewer teachers in our classrooms since 2007, teacher training has had to be reduced in our universities and hundreds of newly

qualified teachers have failed to find a permanent job in our schools. It is a shocking and shameful record. Equally worrying is that we now appear to be heading towards disruption in our classrooms with the threat of a teachers strike drawing ever closer over the mess the SNP is making of the Curriculum for Excellence. It beggars belief that the new programme for raising standards in our schools which has the support of all political parties, teaching unions and parents groups is floundering due to the incompetence of the Education Secretary Mike Russell and his late and unlamented predecessor Fiona Hyslop. Curriculum for Excellence was introduced by the last Labour administration and has the potential to bring about a radical step change in improving standards in education but the SNP do not know what it is about and even less of a clue about how to deliver it. The losers will be

updates as critical or not, Windows Update automatically gives you only those fixes you need - typically security related updates - and allows you to pick and choose the optional updates you may or may not be interested in. • New Products: The only update of Windows that really encompasses the entire operating system is, of course, a completely new version. Windows Vista and Windows 7 both represent completely new versions of Windows, and reset the incremental update process. The bottom line is that there’s really no way around the fact that taking a reinstall from scratch - particularly from older original install media and getting it up-to-date is going to

take some time downloading and installing the updates that have been released since that install CD was created. There is one way to side-step it, though. Particularly if what you have is an older XP installation CD - say, perhaps, prior to SP2. • Install Windows from your original installation media. • Get it as up-to-date as you can. • Now, take a complete image backup of the system. That image backup can serve as a “snapshot” of your updated system. Save it, and in the future you can use your backup program to restore to that already-updated image rather than installing completely from scratch. The results are the same,

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Our Aim is to limit the damaging effects of alcohol and substance misuse on the individual, families and the community.

Our Approach

Our approach is ﬂexible and customised offering harm – reduction or abstinence – based solutions.

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We provide a professional and effective service; We build trust and mutual respect between the organisation and the client; We promote respect, equality and diversity;

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We adopt a caring, compassionate and non – judgemental approach; We are committed to promoting, maintaining and improving the quality of life of individuals, families and communities;

Our Staff

All our staff are trained to national standards. All staff / volunteers are supervised to meet quality standards.

How to access the service

Our service operates an open referral system that can be accessed by individuals living within the agreed localities of Lanarkshire.. Referrals can be self referral and from statutory agencies, such as GP’s, Social Work, Primary Health Care. Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Service (LAADS), Housing Agencies etc.

What is Counselling

The aim of counselling is to help you to identify and deal with the problems you feel you have. Counselling consists of a series of private meetings between you and your counsellor, to talk through

your problems. Each session will last for approximately 50 – 60 minutes.

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All referrals will be offered an initial consultation which will assess their suitability for the service and the appropriate intervention.

We offer the following types of interventions: Brief Intervention

the students and teachers if the Government does not get it right. Time is running out before the start of next term when Curriculum for Excellence should be in place. In the meantime I will be attending prize giving events in as many schools as I can ad enjoying the sight or so many students being recognised for their efforts and talents. For Mike Russell and the rest of his SNP colleagues they will have to accept the dunces cap. and it saves you all that updating time on subsequent reinstalls. It doesn’t help the first time, before you have that snapshot - you still have to get Windows up to date the traditional way. However, if you then ever have to reinstall Windows again, you’ll have this image and can avoid going through the pain to get to that point again.

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We offer counselling not only for clients with an alcohol – related problem but we also offer supportive counselling for their partners and family members.

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Is a brief structured conversation with the individual about their alcohol / substance use and related issues, that seeks in a non confrontational way to motivate and support the individual to think about a planned behaviour change.

One to One Counselling

We offer free, conﬁdential, one to one counselling to anyone concerned about their own or someone or another’s alcohol and or substance use. Appointments are offered during the day and evening with a choice of either male or female counsellors.

Jim Lannigan Head of Adult Services

All contact and referrals for both Adult and Youth Services can be made from all establishments including Education, Social Work, and A&E in addition to self referral mechanisms at the address above. Please note that referrals for each of the North & South Lanarkshire

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• Stunning Modern Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Master En-Suite • Open Plan Living Area • Beautiful Bathroom • Amazing Windows • Parking • Viewing Recommended

sales

• Detached Bungalow • Two Bedrooms • Well Proportioned Rooms • Extensive Grounds • Cul-De-Sac Location • Prime Blantyre Spot • Viewing Highly Recommended

lettings

• Stunning Lower Conversion • One Bedroom • Traditional Features • Fabulous Grounds • Abundance Of Space • Off-road Parking • Viewing Highly Recommended

• Excellent Uddingston Location • Modern Mid Terrace • Two Bedrooms • Walk In Condition • Stunning Bathroom • Gardens To Front • Rear Parking • Viewing Highly Recommended

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• Home Report Valuation £120k • End Terrace • Three Bedrooms • Open Plan Kitchen Dining • Private Private Gardens • Stunning Views To Front • Off Road Parking • Viewing Highly Recommended

• Modern End Of Terrace • Three Bedrooms Well Finished Kitchen • Impressive Bathroom • Well Proportion Rooms • Excellent Driveway • Sizeable Gard Space • Viewing Highly Recommended

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£115,000 • Three Bedrooms • Sizeable Grounds • Well Proportioned Rooms

• Close To Local Amenities • Viewing Recommended

O/E £94,000

Blantyre

Cambuslang

O/E £89,995

Uddingston

O/E £87,500

O/E £79,995

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Uddingston

**UNDER OFFER** • Bothwell Main Street • Upper Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Traditional Features • Recently Refurbished •Dedicated Access •Viewing Highly Recommended

• Two Bed Mid Terrace • Quiet Location • Private Position • Fabulous Sized Kitchen Dining • Well Proportioned Bedrooms • Modern Bathroom • Viewing Highly Recommended

• Extended Mid Terrace Family Villa • Sought After Village Location • Lounge • Kitchen • Dining Room • Three Bedrooms • En-suite • Family Bathroom • Driveway • Gas Central Heating

sion

• Basement Apartment • Traditional Features • 2 Bedrooms Great Room Sizes • Superb Garden Space • Viewing Highly Recommended

Uddingston

O/E £79,995

• Attractive Modern Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Central Location • Excellent Condition • Secure Access • Parking Facilities • Top Floor • Well Proportioned Rooms

F/P £67,500

Uddingston

• Heart Of Uddingston • Period Features • High Quality Finish • Stunning Views • Top Floor Apartment • One Bedroom • Bespoke En-Suite Design • Viewing Highly Recommended

• Top Floor Apartment • Stunning Views • Two Bedrooms • Modern Design And Finish • Open Plan • Lounge Dining • Security Entrance • Viewing Highly Recommended

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• Upper Cottage Flat • Two Double Bedrooms • Spacious Lounge • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Family Bathroom • Excellent Condition • Close To Local Amenities

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• Two Bed Mid Terrace • Walk-In Conditon • Modern Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Superb Loft Conversion • Excellent First Time Buy • Excellent Buy-to-let • Viewing Highly Recommended

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• Upper Cottage Flat • Two Bedrooms • Excellent Condition • Deceptively Spacious • Driveway • Beautiful Gardens • Viewing Highly Recommended

O/E £52,500

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• Priced To Sell • End Terrace Property • Two Bedrooms • Viewing Recommended

• Home Report Available • 1 Bed Apartment • Ground Floor • Close To Uddingston Centre • Superb First Time Buy • Excellent Buy-To-Let • Viewing Highly Recommended

Bothwell

F/P £109,000

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• Ground Floor Apartment • Two Bedrooms • Lounge With Balcony • Security Entrance • Well Proportioned Rooms • Communal Gardens • Viewing Highly Recommended

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Stunning new development situated within the heart of Larkhall, offering a range of Unique split level 3 Bedroom Town House properties, 2 Bed and 1 bed Luxury Apartments, finished to the highest standard.

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Hamilton James Healy Drive

End terrace villa comprising hallway, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, 2 bedrooms and family bathroom. Features gas central heating, double glazing and garden grounds SOLD IN 2 DAYS – SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED

West Craigs

Burnbank Pitcairn Terrace

Stunning mid terrace villa in true walk in condition comprising entrance vestibule, lounge, inner hallway, kitchen wc, 2 double bedrooms and internal bathroom. Features gas central heating, double glazing, gardens, alarm and off street parking. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate quality finish.

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Fixed price £275,000

Cairnryan Crescent The Swaledale, an executive detached family villa situated in a highly desired res address The subjects occupy a generous corner plot, is finished to great standard throughout and offers versatile living accom formed over 3 levels Acc com, rec hall, lounge, d/room, b/kitchen, fam area, utility, w/c, 6 beds, 2 en suites, bathroom, dble garage, drive, gardens,d/g, g.c.h.

Modern top floor flat in town centre location. Security entry, communal. hall, lounge, breakfasting kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Features electric heating, double glazing and private parking Viewing highly recommended.

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Offers Over £179,000 ST N R EW U C TI O N

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Broompark Road

Offers Over £59,995

ST N R EW U C TI O N

Fixed Price £92,000

Mid terrace villa in popular central location comprising entrance porch, lounge, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and family bathroom. Features gas central heating, double glazing and garden. Viewing essential to appreciate.

Netherton Road

Immaculate mid terraced villa, situated within a popular residential address of Westwood. Internally the present owners have refurbished to an extremely high standard, with particular mention to the re fitted breakfasting kitchen and would be ideally suited towards both young and elderly purchasers alike. Acc com, rec hall, lounge, breakfasting kitchen, utility room, w/c, 2 dble bedrooms, box room, shower room, d/g, g.c.h, gardens.

Dakala Court

Offers over £119,500 ST N R EW U C TI O N

Limetree Court

East Kilbride

Wishaw

BurnBank

Offers Over £95,000

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Fixed Price £64,000

Strathaven Road Spacious ground floor flat located in the popular Annsfield Heights development. A secured entry system gives access to the communal hallway the lounge is generous sized with a d/g window to the front, The lounge has a space for a cooker, fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. The bedroom is a great sized double and the shower room offers a 3-piece suite and is fully tiled. Further features include communal drying area, d/g, electric heating and parking to the rear.

Prices from £85,000. Incentives available

ST N R EW U C TI O

Hamilton

Broomhill Court

Prices From £175,000. Incentives available

Bothwell

Properties For Sale

Offers over £119,500

Immaculate detached villa located towards end of private monobloc driveway. Reception hall, lounge, dining room, breakfasting kitchen, large utility, wc. Upstairs 4 bedrms (master en-suite), family bathrm. Featuresgas central heating, double glazing, garage, gardens, alarm.

East Kilbride Loch Loyal

Modern mid terrace villa in popular St Leonards area comprising hallway, lounge, kitchen, conservatory, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. Features gas central heating, double glazing, gardens and garage.

Larkhall

Cherrytree Crescent

Semi detached villa in popular address immaculate order, luxury refitted kitchen accommodation comps rec hall, lounge, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrms, wc and fam bathroom, gardens, drive, garage, double glaz and gas central heating

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Properties for Let

East Kilbride: Eaglesham Crt Mod 2 bed top floor flat, gch, d/g Furnished……………£525 pcm

Cambuslang: Silverbanks Crt Mod top flat, 2 bed 1pub, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£500 pcm

Glasgow: Hopehill Gardens 3 bed 1 pub ground floor flat, gch, d/g Furnished……………..£550 pcm

Govan: Napier Drive 3 bed top floor flat, elec heating, d/g Unfurnished………….£650 pcm

Rutherglen: Fishescoates Grdns Mod 2 bed top floor flat, wmh, d/g Unfurnished…………£495 pcm

Blackwood: Howe Drive Mod 3 bed semi det villa, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………£550 pcm

Motherwell: Northfield Street 2 bed upper cottage flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………..£450 pcm

Bothwell: Dunlop Crescent Semi det bungalow 2 bed, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£695 pcm

Cambuslang: Silverbanks Rd 2 bed 1pub ground flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished……….£525 pcm

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Cambuslang: Strathclyde Grdns Mod 2 bed ground floor flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished……………..£475 pcm

Wishaw: East Thornlie Street 1 bed 1 pub top floor flat, gch, d/g Furnished……………….£375 pcm

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Motherwell: Blair Athol Wynd Mod 3 bed 1 pub det villa, gch, d/g Furnished……………..£575 pcm

Glasgow: Castlebank Place 2 bed 1 pub third floor flat, gch, d/g Furnished……………..£650 pcm

Stonehouse: Muirhead 3 bed mid terrace villa, gch, d/g Unfurnished……..£525 pcm

Due to our expanding register, we urgently require flats/houses, in North/South Lanarkshire and Greater Glasgow. If you are a landlord with a property to let or is currently vacant with another agent, please call us now for a no obligation market appraisal.

Uddingston: Church Street Lower cottage flat, 2 bed, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£595 pcm

LANDLORDS!

Wishaw: East Thornlie Street Traditional 1 bed ground flat, gch, d/g Un/furnished……….…£375 pcm

High Blantyre: Anford Place 3 bed Semi det villa, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………£625 pcm

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Wishaw: Glen Road 3 Bed semi det cottage, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………..£550 pcm

Uddingston: Main Street 1 bed 1pub top floor flat, wmh, d/g Furnished…………….£475 pcm

Hamilton: The Paddock Mod first floor flat 3 bed 1 pub, gch, d/g Unfurnished……………..£795 pcm

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Uddingston: Main Street Mod 1 bed ground floor flat, gch, d/g Furnished…………..£425 pcm

East Kilbride: Culross Hill 2 bed ground floor flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished………..£375 pcm

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Hamilton: St Anne’s Court Mod 2 bed ground floor flats, gch, d/g Unfurnished……………..£460 pcm

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Larkhall: Miller Street 2 bed mid terrace cottage, gch, d/g Unfurnished……………£550 pcm

Hamilton: Quarry Street Trad 2 bed top floor flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………£450 pcm

Bothwell: Clyde Avenue Upper cottage flat, 2 bed, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£425 pcm

Chapelhall: Rockcliffe Path Det villa, 3 bed 2 pub, gch, d/g Un/furnished…………£630 pcm

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Motherwell: Orchard Street 1 bed 1 pub upper flat, wmh, d/g Furnished……………£375 pcm

Hamilton: St Anne’s Court Mod 2 bed top floor flats, gch, d/g Unfurnished….……….£460 pcm

Bothwell: Bridge View Brand new 2 bed lower flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished……….……£595 pcm

Hamilton: Dalmeny Road First floor flat, 1 bed, 1 pub, gch, d/g Furnished…………….…£375 pcm

Bothwell: Clyde Avenue 1 bed lower cottage flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£395 pcm

Bellshill: North Road Det bungalow, 2 bed 1 pub, gch, d/g Un/furnished…………….£625 pcm

Hamilton: Arden Terrace 1 bed 1 pub first floor flat, wmh, d/g Furnished……………..£300 pcm

Bellshill: Burte Court Modern 2 bed top floor flat, gch, d/g Furnished……………..£475 pcm

East Kilbride: Canonbie Ave Mod 4 bed 2 pub det villa, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………..£750 pcm

Tollcross: Drumover Drive Mod 2 bed ground flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………£425 pcm

Glasgow: Cumbernauld Rd Trad 2 bed second floor flat, gch Unfurnished…………£395 pcm

Rutherglen: Farmloan Rd Trad 3 bed top floor flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished…………£500 pcm

Rutherglen: Main Street Mod 2 bed 2nd floor flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£525 pcm

Rutherglen: Millburn Ave 3 bed semi villa, garage, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£650 pcm

Coatbridge: Mitchell Street 3 bed 1 pub upper flat, gch, d/g Unfurnished………….£450 pcm

Hamilton: Hillhouse Road 4 bed mid terrace villa, gch, d/g Unfurnished………..£550 pcm

Hamilton: Philips Wynd 3 bed mid terrace villa, gch, d/g Unfurnished……….£595 pcm

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Business and Money HUB

How Green is Your Business?

Being ‘green’ is the in vogue topic at the moment. Everyone s talking about Carbon Footprints and how energy efficient we should all be. Most people however only seem to apply green’ planning to their own households, mainly as they have control over those surroundings.

When it comes to the business world, many businesses are starting to claim that they have ‘green’ credentials these days. Have you ever noticed that many businesses are advertising on their headed paper printed on recycled paper’? However, according to Rosie Beasley from simplybusiness. co.uk, running a sustainable business takes more than ust

telling people you’re green. You need to put your money where your mouth is and implement measures to cut carbon, resources and to be more environmentally aware as well as saving your business some money. Here are the Top 5 tips for making a start on the path to a greener business: 1. Get a carbon audit Carbon audits are designed to determine the precise environmental impact of your business activities and demonstrate ways in which you can reduce this impact. A trained auditor will visit your premises and assess your business practices, with the intention of identifying ways in which you can save energy. The Carbon Trust, a government-funded organisation, currently offers free online training and advice - and their recommendations can deliver significant cost savings through better energy efficiency. 2. Turn off equipment Many businesses (and, indeed, many individuals) leave electrical equipment on or on standby overnight. Turning off equipment and lights when you and your staff leave the office can instantly result in 50% energy savings. This is good for the environment and good for your bottom line.

3. Save the printing Some companies have begun appending a sentence to the bottom of their emails, asking the recipient to only print the message if absolutely necessary. While this can come across as nagging, it does make people think. There are many instances where we print documents unnecessarily and could cut down on paper and ink usage. 4. Buy locally where possible The feasibility of this tip will obviously depend largely on the nature of your business. But, where possible, it is more environmentally sound to source supplies and products from as close to your premises as possible. The further your stock has to travel, the more fuel it uses. 5. If you must print, use duplex Buy a printer that lets you print on both sides of the paper and you’ll be using half as much paper. If you work from a home office, a printer capable of duplex printing will pay for itself remarkably quickly. Rosie says; “Minimising your business’s environmental impact is an ongoing process; you can’t go green overnight. But, while a proper environmental strategy might take some time to plan out, there are simple things you can do straight away that will make a difference. Not just to your carbon footprint, but also to your bottom line.” Sources: simplybusiness.co.uk and newbusiness.co.uk

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Welcome to my first Q & A column. For those of you in Lanarkshire that don’t know me – I am Nicholas Scullion and it is my pleasure to contribute complimentary legal advice in the Hub on fortnightly basis. Our team of specialist lawyers have over 100 years combined experience in a wide range of legal services and we are on hand to help you whenever you need us. For a full list of our services have a look online and email your questions to info@thehubpaper.com for submission. Each fortnight we will discuss a different topic. This week we received the following questions relating to debt recovery. Questions • I am the owner of a small business in the Lanarkshire area and have not been paid for professional services rendered. Where do I go from here to attempt to get paid? Jon, Uddingston. • I am an individual who paid a self employed plumber to supply my house with central heating. He required a payment to account from me in order to allow him to purchase the parts. I duly did so. I have not heard further from him, how I can retrieve my money back? Crystal, Motherwell. • I am a landlord and my tenant has not paid me the agreed monthly rental payment, how do I get my money that is owed to me. Ms Cuthbert, Bellshill. • I entered a contract to do some work but have not been paid – what can I do, who do I contact to get my money back? Mr. J. Smith, Larkhall Answer The first point of call would be writing to the debtor with a copy of the invoice rendered and

Police Update

Lanarkshire’s Leading Law Firm formally request the money that is owed. If no payment is received within a reasonable amount of time (normally 7/14 days) the next step would be raise court action. Depending of the amount of money involved either a Small Claims Summons, Summary Cause Summons or Initial Writ would be required to be drafted and lodged at Court. Once the Court issue a Warrant for Service the appropriate court papers are served on the debtor. If the debtor does not lodge a Return Form or a Notice of Intention to Defend then you could move for Decree together with expenses at that time. If a Return Form or Notice of Intention to Defend is lodged the Court will assign a timetable and in due course an evidential hearing will be assigned where both parties shall lead evidence in support of their position and the Sheriff shall ultimately make a decision based on the facts in front of the Court. Once a Decree has been issued by the Court, a Charge for Payment is served on the Debtor. This is normally done by Sheriff Officers. If no payment is received within 14 days then it is open to Sheriff Officers to enforce the Decree by whatever means of diligence they deem appropriate. This could include a bank arrestment, earning arrestment, exceptional attachment orders or an inhibition. The remedy appropriate very much depends on the debtors’ financial position. For more information on debt collection – please contact Valerie Troop at Nicholas J Scullion & Co. You will find her details on the corporate website www.scullion-law.co.uk. Alternatively, we look forward to receiving your call 01698 283 265.

Recent Police incidents in our area

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY – BELLSHILL Two security guards were taken to hospital following an attempted robbery in Bellshill on, Friday 11 June 2010. Around 0715 hours, two members of staff from G4 Security were carrying out their cash in transit duties at the Spar in Mansfield Road, when three masked men entered the premises and threatened both men with a bladed weapon. They attempted to grab the cash box; however both of the guards fought back and refused to hand the cash over. One of the guards was struck over the head with the weapon during the struggle, and all suspects then fled the premises empty handed. Police and ambulance were called, and both victims were taken to Monklands District General hospital. The 51 year old guard who was struck over the head is in a stable condition, and the other 52 year old man was uninjured. Both are now recovering at home. Detective Constable Mark Cummings is leading the investigation. Speaking this afternoon from Bellshill CID he said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the security guards to suffer, and a particularly violent attack on both men. The injured man has a nasty head injury, and is naturally in a lot of pain and

indeed shock at what has happened. Thankfully he wasn’t more seriously injured. “It is believed that those responsible made their escape in a dark – possibly black Audi A4. They were seen to exit and enter this car before and after the robbery, which following the robbery is then believed to have travelled away from the shop towards the motorway. It isn’t known however whether the vehicle went down towards the Raith Interchange and onto the M74 or whether it made its way up towards the Coatbridge area.”. “I would therefore appeal to anyone who witnessed this vehicle in or around the area of the Spar in 72 Mansfield Road between 0630 and 0715 hours on the morning of 11th or in Strachan Street or near to The Orb at or around 0630hrs to contact us. Also, I would urge anyone who saw anything suspicious or has any information to get in touch. However insignificant it may seem, any information that could help us trace the suspects movements before and after the robbery could ultimately lead us to tracing those responsible.” All three suspects were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas. They are thought to be between the ages of 20 and 25.

POSSESSION OF DRUGS

Two males aged 23 and 25 years old were arrested after allegedly being found in possession of over a Kilo of Diamorphine. Officers stopped a motor vehicle on Quarry St in Holytown and found both males within. The officers then subsequently found a package which contained the controlled drugs. Both males were taken to Motherwell Police Station, held in custody and attended Hamilton Sheriff Court on Thursday 10th June.

SAT NAV THEFT

Wallet Theft

Incident: Approach male from behind and forcibly grab his wallet, make off. Suspect engaged in conversation with the retired male victim, offering him beer for sale. The victim refused to hand over any money and on walking away the suspect approached from the rear and grabbed his wallet from his hand, making off over Old Edinburgh Road through the lane at the side of The Stable Pub. Suspect described as 18-20yrs old 5’11” tale with short blonde hair, slim build wearing a black jacket and black jogging bottoms with a stripe down the side of the leg.

There has been a recent spate in the theft of Sat Navs from motor vehicles in the Bellshill area. From Saturday 5th June to Tuesday 8th five separate vehicles have been targeted and there windows broken to steal the Sat Navs. The locations of the incidents are Elmbank St, Roberts Quad, Amethyst Ave, Hattonrigg Rd and Love Drive in Bellshill. The thefts have generally occurred over night although some have been committed in the afternoon. It is thought that members of the public may have witnessed some of the thefts and they are asked to come forward with any information which may assist in the enquiry. Contact can be made direct to Bellshill Police Office on 01698 202400 or Crime Stoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

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Your Stars... Aries Mar 20 - Apr 20 With Venus in Cancer greater communication with loved ones is the key to your heart. With lucky Jupiter in Aries, you’ll be able to charm the birds, the bees and your bank manager so slow down and pay a little more care and attention to the details.

communications and paperwork Your main problem, although a potentially difficulty one, is which offer to accept and which to decline. Do you wait for a better offer or jump on the first one that comes along? If this is not possible be extra clear, open and honest to avoid confusion and misunderstandings.

Taurus 20 Apr - 20 May

Libra 23 Sep - 23 Oct

With an emphasis on the money zone of your solar chart, you can look forward to a busy time on the financial front. Pleasure seeking and self-indulgence are indicated since you’ll want to let it all hang out and show the world just how generous you really are.

With the Sun in talkative Gemini this week, one relationship in particular is set to get a lot more personal and intense. Mercury’s presence in Taurus is also emphasising your financial agreements and obligations you have with others whether of a personal or commercial nature.

Gemini 21 May - 21 Jun

Scorpio 24 Oct - 21 Nov

With the Sun making its way though your Sun sign, maybe it’s time to come clean and be a bit more open and honest in all your communications, both written and verbal. It would also appear that problems you may have on the domestic front, especially within your home or your family circle, could well be down to a simple misunderstanding.

Love, or is that lust, is very much in the air and all around you now. And you could well find a certain someone has you eating out of their hands and bending over backwards to make them happy.

Cancer 22 Jun - 22 Jul This week could well see you forced to return to the drawing board as a private and maybe even delicate matter has to be returned to in some way before you’ll be able to get on with things. In fact, if new information has come to light that alters things then that needs to be addressed.

A certain problem on the work front could well come back to haunt you if you’ve been busy cutting corners lately. Nevertheless, you should get the opportunity to rectify the matter.

Capricorn 22 Dec - 19 Jan There is a possibility of disagreement, confusions and just plain and simple misunderstandings could get out of hand, and if so, count to 100 before calling in the lawyers.

Aquarius 20 Jan - 18 Feb

Your attempts to show you’re the host with the most or the most glamorous and generous of guests could get you in a financial hole. Difficulty and confusion is likely in your social life and you may be so inundated with offers that it may be impossible to accept one invitation without turning down, and offending someone.

Don’t let the pressure of social commitments could bring about a confrontation, especially if you feel you want the freedom and independence to do your thing without other people looking over your shoulder all the time.

You need to be careful and thorough in all you

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! SEX AND THE CITY 2 FANS: A PLEA By the time you read this, Sex And The City 2 will have been in our cinemas for a few weeks. If you are planning to go and see it with your girl chums, then I genuinely hope you enjoy it. However, before you do, I have a request. When you go to see it, please please PLEASE don’t go dressed up pretending to be one of the characters in the film. Yes, every time I’ve been at the cinema since the film was released, the cinema bar has been full of ladies dressed up like the cast, sipping cosmopolitans, thinking “Look at me, I’m Carrie Bradshaw”. No you’re not, you’re in Glasgow. Get over it.

Sagittarius 22 Nov - 21 Dec

Leo 23 Jul - 22 Aug

Virgo 23 Aug - 22 Sep

Q’s Views!

When the A-Team movie comes out, you won’t see groups of guys dressed up like the cast, trying to construct weapons out of items they’ve found in the cinema bathroom. Shame really, as it would be good fun. So if we don’t get to impersonate our movie heroes, I don’t see why you should! I remember being at the cinema to see “Pirates Of The Carribean III” some years ago, when a group of students turned up dressed as pirates. Not only did this not enhance their enjoyment of one of the worst films ever, they felt particularly silly when they caught the night bus home full of drunks, who had a field day at their fancy dress. I wonder if they got home in one peice? MONEY SAVING TIPS At the moment I’m on an economy drive, and am doing as much as I possibly can to save

Pisces 19 Feb - 20 Mar With Mercury in Taurus, Venus in Cancer and the Sun in Gemini this week you should be in an easygoing, compromising mood and this is an excellent time to write that love letter, or poem or tell that special someone,“I love you”.

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money. Such as shopping at Aldi or Lidl, buying petrol from supermarkets, and reducing the

weekly prize in Q’s Views by a couple of pence. Little changes can make a big difference. Last week I had another money saving idea- instead of paying up to £8 per month on a haircut, why not just buy a hair trimmer and save £8 per month thereafter? It seemed like a great idea as I cut my hair in preparation for a meeting. Until an electrical fault in my house cut the power to all the sockets, and of course the hair trimmer. I was left with half a haircut, and a very worried look on my face. I phoned a friend who was an electrician to explain my plight, and unfortunately he couldn’t come round and fix the fault. And even if he could, I doubt he’d have been able stand straight let alone fix it as he laughed hysterically at my hair. I looked like a total mental case. In the end I remembered that I had a power inverter in my car, so plugged the trimmer in to that instead. This of course meant I had to sit outside cutting my hair, and put up with the jeers of people passing by, shouting hilarious comments

such as “Is that a mobile barber shop mate?” Q’s Views advocates cold revenge, so for this week’s competition, I want you to tell me what sort of revenge you think I should take on the person who caused the electrical fault in my house. However, you may want to run it by a lawyer first. ONLY IN AMERICA

A woman in America is suing Google after she followed their directions on her blackberry and ended up on a freeway, where she got run over. She claims that Google did not supply sufficient warning that she’d be crossing a freeway. I’d have thought the cars travelling at high speed and the big sign

saying “Freeway” would have provided at least a subtle hint, but what do I know? You may be thinking to yourselves that she has a 0% chance of winning her case, but this is America we’re talking about people. The same America where a woman crashed her camper van after activating the cruise control on it, and going in the back to make a cup of coffee. She sued, and she won because the definition of cruise control was apparently unclear. Thankfully not all Americans who sue for ridiculous reasons get away with it. I read of one such American who bought 3 rare cigars owned by Abraham Lincoln, insured them for fire damage, smoked them, and then submitted an insurance claim on the grounds they had been destroyed “in a series of small fires”. He won his case. The insurers didn’t see the funny side, so sued him for “Wilful Fire Raising”, and he was jailed for a couple of years. That in mind, if the Google lady wins her case, I hope Google get her charged with jaywalking.

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! 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.

Crossword

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Across 1. Peril (8) 5. Rim (4) 9. Similar (5) 10. Extinct elephant (7) 11. Aromatic seasoning (7) 12. Wild feline (5) 13. Gaped (6) 15. Winner (6) 19. Go in (5) 21. Farmer’s calendar (7) 23. Italian red wine (7) 24. Inexperienced (5) 25. Luxuriant (4) 26. Fierce (8)

Down 1. Envious (7) 2. Mediterranean fruit tree (5) 3. Norm (7) 4. Type of plum (6) 6. Shortage of rainfall (7) 7. Used as an anesthetic (5) 8. Leave out (4) 14. Achieves (7) 16. Vast (7) 17. Wealthiest (7) 18. Of the sea (6) 19. Surpass (5) 20. Rip (4) 22. Dissonance (5)

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The paramedics who also attended the Hamilton Fire Station Open Day

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Drop us a line at info@thehubpaper.com and we’ll publish it here . . . 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 6.156.45pm & 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. WHATS ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY UDDINGSTON LIBRARY, 51 BELLSHILL ROAD, 01698 813431 Book Start Rhymetime - Tuesday 2-2.30pm. For

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RCZ going after TT’s crown When it comes to sleek sports coupes, if you were to ask most people to name one, the chances are they would say Audi TT. The TT now in its second generation continues to be a hit with both male and female drivers alike. So, what might you ask is Peugeot doing by bringing out a car to challenge the TT? Enter the new RCZ. Can Peugeot pull this off? Well first impression suggests it looks remarkably similar to the old style TT side on, however it does have that sporty appeal. I can see how this car will sell, it looks great! The real test although is in can it make you smile?

Can it shift? The 161bhp 2.0-litre diesel and 154bhp 1.6 turbo petrol will no doubt appeal to pragmatists, but enthusiasts will head straight for the 197bhp 1.6 turbo. It isn’t exactly blistering off the mark, but the most impressive aspect of this engine is its strong mid-range urge and willingness to rev. Ride & Handling The petrol-engined RCZs steer neatly, corner keenly and don’t roll much even when the tyres start to protest. However, you have to put up with a rather jiggly ride. By contrast, the diesel versions feel a tad less sporty and have more in common with a well-sorted

family hatchback than a bespoke coupe. Safety The RCZ majors on secure handling, but full electronic stability control is on hand to help out if the worst happens. Four airbags will also help to cushion the blow. An immobiliser, an alarm, deadlocks and remote central locking are all designed to discourage thieves How Practical is it? The RCZ does have four seats, but in effect it’s a two seater because the rear ones are next-to-useless for adults – head- and legroom are extremely tight and the rear seatbacks are fixed bolt upright. The rear seats do fold down, but even with them in place the RCZ has a decent-sized boot. What about the toys? Entry-level Sport models have sports seats, dualzone air-conditioning, alloy wheels an MP3-compatible CD/radio, USB port and rear parking sensors. GT cars add leather upholstery, electric heated seats, front parking sensors, automatic lights and wipers, plus

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Hamilton Academical Ladies Premier League Hamilton 5 Aberdeen 1 Hamilton began this match hoping to take all three points that could move them up to joint fourth in the league table their highest position for a few years. Manager Kevin Murphy said after the match, “I’m extremely pleased to pick up another three points especially with this being the last game before the six week summer break. I think we were a bit sluggish in the first half having not played for a few weeks in the second half our tempo, decision making and finishing all improved and we added the four goals to make it a comfortable victory”. The match started well with Hamilton in control and dominating the midfield against a very young Aberdeen team who had already suffered several heavy defeats in the early part of the season. The first real chance of the match arrived on five minutes when a good ball down the right by Katie Reilly released Susan Fairlie who outstripped the Don’s defence and cut the ball back for Sarah Crilly to side foot home to put Hamilton one up. Hamilton began to play their passing game and created numerous chances the only real surprise was that there was no further scoring in the first half due to some excellent goalkeeping from Lauren Sangster in the away goal and some poor finishing from the Hamilton strikers. The second period followed the pattern of the first with Hamilton exerting all the pressure and the Aberdeen defence with their high line struggling to cope with the pace of the Hamilton attack. The second goal arrived on 51 minutes when a well struck corner from Lynsey Hogg was headed back across

goal by Reilly to be met by Fairlie who fired it high into the net to put Hamilton two nil to the good. Reilly was again involved on 55 minutes when she played a great ball in behind the defence to Fairlie who finished with a neat lob over the Don’s goalie for her second and Hamilton’s third. On 76 minutes Hamilton sprung Aberdeen’s offside trap with a ball over the top which was latched onto by Crilly who saw her shot blocked into the path of Tasha Anderson who squared it for her fellow sub Sam McManus to smash the ball low into the net. The fifth and final Hamilton goal of the match was the result of quick play with the ball moving wide left to Crilly who sent a terrific diagonal pass to Anderson who scored with a clever chip over the advancing Don’s goalkeeper for her first goal of an injury affected season. A mistake right at the end allowed Aberdeen to score a consolation goal to make the final score 5-1 to Hamilton. Manager Kevin Murphy summed the match up “We have now taken 19 points from a possible 21 in our last 7 matches. Credit must go to all the players and coaching staff who have worked tirelessly to improve things on the pitch. We can look forward to the summer break but will make sure we are ready when Boroughmuir come calling on the first of August”. Player of the match was Nicky Grant who worked solidly for the full ninety minutes to ensure Hamilton kept control of the midfield. Under 13’s: Hamilton 0 Kilwinning 7 Hamilton girls U13 reds played a hard fought game today against difficult opponents Kilwinning. The game started with both teams going end to end and saw Kilwinning breaking away and scoring their first

goal in the 14th minute followed by a second 3 minutes later. Hamilton pressed and won a corner which forced a save from the Kilwinning goal keeper. Hamilton goal keeper Katie Coulton made two impressive saves and kept the scorline at 2-0 going into the second half. Hamilton came out fighting and got more involved in the play but could not stop an impressive Kilwinning side that went on to score another 3 before Hamilton keeper Coulton saved a penalty. Kilwinning went onto to score a further 2 taking the tally to 7-0. Kilmarnock 5 v 4 Hamilton Both teams started lively with Hamilton creating the first chance only for Kilmarnock to score an opener in the 15th minute against the run of play. Hamilton came back fighting and Carly Duffin scored a fantastic equaliser. Within two minutes Kilmarnock scored from a lucky long range shot. Hamilton continued to dominate the play and were awarded a penalty just before half time which Duffin blasted into the net. The second half didn’t disappoint with both teams eager for the points, Kilmarnock scored 17 minutes in following a period of pressure and their fourth came from a Hamilton own goal during a goal mouth scuffle. Hamilton showed true fighting spirit and great link up play with Nicole Barrett saw Sam Macmillan power down the wing and score a third for Hamilton. Kilmarnock kept up the pressure and scored another leaving Hamilton with a 2 goal deficit and 6 minutes of play to play. Hamilton threw everybody forward and were rewarded with a fourth when Carly Duffin scored from a lovely ball into the box from Darcy Molley earning Duffin her a hat trick and this week’s Player of the Match award. It wasn’t to be Hamilton’s day though and despite a solid team performance the game ended 5-4 to Kilmarnock.

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SWPL League Table 2010

Glasgow City Celtic Spartans Hibernian Hamilton Accies Rangers Forfar Inverness Boroughmuir Dundee United Kilmarnock Aberdeen

PLD 11 10 11 11 10 11 10 10 10 11 10 11

W 10 9 7 6 6 5 5 4 2 2 1 0

D 1 1 0 1 1 3 1 2 1 0 0 1

L 0 0 4 4 3 3 4 4 7 9 9 10

F 95 55 43 57 35 24 24 30 14 12 7 5

A 3 7 20 16 19 28 17 20 29 49 107 63

PTS 31 28 21 19 19 18 16 14 7 6 3 1

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Harriers Monthly handicapped 5k road Race 4 After race 4 of the series Roy Foot takes the lead and Terry McGrady a very close second. Congratulations to Marisa Reilly who knocked 5 mins off her previous time to be the winner of the May race. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Marisa Reilly (PB!) Lindsay Moffat (PB!) Helen Whyte (PB!) Davie Dawson (PB!) Roy Foot (PB!) Lynn Knox Terry Grady (PB!) David Hay Peter Middleton Claire Purdie (PB!) Graeme Pearson Tom Steel Ross Bickerstaff Paulo Leite Stuart Boyd Cheryl McNulty Michael Brolly Veronica O’Neill Andy McLinden Michael Maxton

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STRATHCLYDE PARKRUN Race 10 Report by Ross Goodman

First the stats Competed

- 123 Runners

Top 3 Men 1 Anthony DEVLIN 17:21 (Falkirk Victoria Harriers) New PB! 2 David HOGG 17:51 (Kirkintilloch Olympians) 3 Michael Dylan BRAWLEY New PB Top 3 Women 8 Karen GLOVER 19:51 (Falkirk Victoria Harriers) First Timer! 25 Sarah NELSON 21:30 First Timer! 32 Emma HIGGINS 22:37 New PB Top 3 Age Grade 35 Maggie HENDRY 22:44 VW55-59 (Kirkintilloch Olympians) New PB! 1 Anthony DEVLIN 17:21 VM40-44 (Falkirk Victoria Harriers) New PB! 23 David James FAIRWEATHER 21:20 VM65-69 78.59 (Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers) New PB! 2

waiting for the comments) despite the fact we were a little light on the volunteer front; being race director AND taking photos AND being numbers checker AND trying to drum up volunteers from the registration queue stretched me a little thin. We manage our volunteers up to four weeks in advance so please feel free to drop a note to StrathclydeHelpers@parkrun. com if you would like to help keep parkrun running smoothly. There were a few comments concerning the Alba MilFit folks mixing in with the parkrunners on the top end of the course. They are normally easy to spot as they all wear brightly coloured bibs, just keep to the course and try not to follow them off “our” course or they will have you doing burpees and situps as well as running your 5k. Having only run Strathclyde parkrun twice I take my hat off to the number of people who managed a sprint finish, especially concidering the fact the sun was out and what I jokingly called “the finish straight” (until I ran it) is soooooo long. I really do appreciate the effort it takes to finish so strongly. Nothing shows this better than the fact the we had 52 personal bests this week. Whatever you are doing for the remainder of your weekend, enjoy it, you have earned it !

STONEHOUSE VIOLET - We Have Got Our Man Stonehouse Violet Junior Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of their new manager Dougie MacDuff. The last month or so has had its ups and downs with loads of speculation whether we would get off the ground or not. We had a very constructive meeting on the 28th of May 2010 with SJFA at Hampden which has paved the way for our return and only now needs the approval at the SJFA AGM. We believe that Dougie is a fantastic appointment for the club and he comes with great references, his vision for the club is very much in line with our own aims and objectives, he has bags of enthusiasm and can’t wait to get on with the job in hand. Dougie has been the manager Of Hillwood BC who play in the West of Scotland U21s Youth Football League and have already won the Scottish Cup this year. He has previously been involved with juniors at Glasgow Perthshire, Shettleston, Glencarin, and Ashfield.

So we do believe that Dougie comes to Stonehouse with a wide knowledge of the game and the qualities and skills required for the position. Dougie realises that there is a massive challenge ahead and also understands that our budget is extremely tight and that we must keep tight control of our costs at Stonehouse. Dougie is also very keen to identify players locally who would be interested in joining the club who have the right attitude and work ethic, who are driven by the challenge and motivated by the desire to continually improve and WIN!! If you think you fit bill then please get in contact firstly with our Match Secretary William Hamilton on 07873 314 704 or email stonehouse-violet@talktalk.net for further details. Stonehouse Violet Junior football Club Official Press Release All enquires must be made to the club secretary Henry Canavan 07801 795 890.

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Tunnock Uddingston’s visitors in a SNCL Premier League match were Dunfermline, the newly promoted side, which thanks to some free scoring batting performances led by their South African professional, Ally Gray, were now among the leaders in the top division. In brilliant sunshine Dunfermline won the toss and elected to bat first on what appeared to be a fine wicket to bat on. Ally Gray opened the innings with G. Rai against the villagers’ usual attack of Hoffmann and Bawa. For some 20 overs Uddingston contained Dunfermline to 3 an over with Hoffmann claiming of Rai in the 9th over. However with the introduction of spin the scoring rate rose to 6 an over so that after 30 overs the visitors were 128 for 8 for the loss of 2 wickets. Ally Gray was now in partnership with S. Reddy and the pair upped the scoring rate even more before Reddy was caught in the deep off David Bill for 68 in the 37th over with Dunfermline on 178 for 8. The loss of this wicket in no way deterred the batsmen and

despite captain Ricky Bawa rotating his bowlers in an effort to stem the flow of runs Dunfermline were 199 for 3 as they entered the last 10 overs of the innings. In an assault on the Uddingston bowlers in which sixes and boundaries became common place the pro reached his hundred, during which he was dropped 3 times in the nineties by a shell shocked field and contributed 131 before he was out in the 50th over of his sides 295 for 7. Paul Hoffmann and Sameer Zia opened Uddingston’s innings but the big hitting Hoffmann was caught in the slips for 8 in the 5th over with the score on 20. This brought Sameer and Uddingston professional Ras Priyadarshana together and in a partnership which was keeping up with the required scoring rate put on 62 before Sameer was out for 44 in the 14th over. Aamir Gul and David Bill soon joined him in the pavilion and it was left to Ras Priyadarshana and K. P. Makwana to put the innings back on the rails. Ras Priyadarshana made a valiant 78 before perishing

BOWLING UPDATES Uddingston Bowling Club Gents Senior Section held their annual Invitation Triples Winners Uddingston BC J O,NEILL,M STIRRAT,J FORD (SKIP) Runners Up Strathclyde BC M CASSIDY,J GRACIE,P McCLUSKIE(SKIP) 72 Entries = 16 Visiting Teams & 8 Uddingston Teams took part Civil Week Tournament Gents result Bothwell 3 Uddingston 2 Ladies Results Uddingston 3 Bothwell 2 Matches tied Bothwell won the competition by 11 shots up

Uddingston Bowling Club Ladies Section held their annual John Buchanan Fours Competition Winners Airdrie Bowling Club M Borland,S McLaughlan,M Dalziel,M Moore (skip) Runners Up Wishaw Bowling Club J Holmes,M Forbes,L Armstrong,J Ramsay(skip) The Club who like to thank John Buchanan Joiners for sponsoring the Competition Also Congratulations to Jo Stirling and Sylvia Thompson who won the District

in the 32nd over to make the score 173 for 5. K. P. Makwana went on to make 52 but lacking support at the other end their efforts were fruitless as the villagers were all out for 232

in the 48th over, beaten by 63 runs. This Saturday the villagers travel to Edinburgh to play league leaders Grange and the second eleven host GHK at Bothwell Castle Policies.

Tunnock Uddingston travelled to Raeburn Place Edinburgh for a SNCL match against league leaders Grange . Little did they know that it would end with a record breaking run-chase with Uddingston the victors.

My Race This was my first stint at being race director today, I started out on event 1 as a marshall and look at me now! Everything seemed to go well (I’m

Hamilton Bowling Association a rink from Uddingston Bowling Club won the Gents Senior Fours Final Rink- Billy Ballantyne,Ian Charlton,Jim Galbraith,Ian Gould (skip)

Picture courtesy of Cricket Scotland

SNCL Premier Division 2010

Team Played Won Grange 8 6 Watsonians 7 5 Forfarshire 8 5 National Academy 5 3 Carlton 7 4 Dunfermline Knights 7 -6.59 Greaves Clydesdale 8 -1.03 Uddingston 8 4 Aberdeenshire 8 3 McCrea FS West 7 1

Tied 0 0 0 0 0 4

Lost 2 2 3 2 3 0

BPL 2 2 2 2 4 3

PP 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 62 52 52 32 44 0

% AGE NRR 77.50 4.97 74.29 11.69 65.00 15.61 64.00 11.19 62.86 9.90 40 57.14

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Grange won the toss and chose to bat. Ollie Hairs hit a fine 112, his second century of the season, and was ably supported by captain Sanjay Patel and Stuart Moffat who both scored half centuries. After 50 overs Grange had amassed 340 for 5, the second highest total in the Premier Division. The Uddingston attack was hit to all parts of the ground, with only Paul Hoffmann showing any form with the ball. It was Hoffmann who set up the victory for the visitors, when, opening the batting, hit out in true belligerent style with a quick fire 88 off 52 deliveries, and his opening partner, Sameer Zia, supported with 47. Both openers were back in the pavilion in the 19th over and Uddingston had to regroup to maintain the scoring rate. Grange failed to stem the flow of runs as KP thumped 50 from 20 balls. He was backed up by Aamir Gul who finished unbeaten on 84 as David Bill hit the winning run off the last ball to set up an unlikely win. Grange’s lack of penetration with the ball showed that they are susceptible to defeat regardless of how many runs they score. Captain Ricky Bawa, captaining the team for the 150th time, said “It’s a great day for the team and we are beginning to show we have what it takes to win tight games. After the euphoria of Saturday’s magnificent win at The Grange club, Uddingston travelled back to Edinburgh on Sunday to the much less salubrious surroundings of Academy Park, Leith to meet Iman’s Edinburgh in a Scottish Cup 2nd round tie postponed from the previous week. Due to the damp conditions, the match was reduced to 35 overs a side and started at 3pm.

to field. Hoffmann took a wicket in the first over and, after an initial flurry from batsmen 2 and 3, the wickets fell steadily as the home side limped to 152 all out in the 35th over. Gavin Bradley was the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 27. Although the total was modest, the damp wicket and uncut outfield mitigated against quick scoring and vigilance was required by the Uddingston batsmen. After the loss of Paul Hoffmann in the first over, the pro and Sameer put on 84 before the latter was caught in the 17th over having scored 38. Thereafter, Ras carried his bat in making 75 not out and Uddingston won by 7 wickets in the 30th over, and will meet Heriots at home in the quarter final on 27th June. This weeks SNCL match is at home to Carlton on Sunday 20th June. The second team also had a high scoring game, at home, on Saturday against GHK just falling short of a win by 15 runs. They travel to St Michaels on Saturday for their next league game.

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Trials Provide Some Hopefuls

Hopefuls in action during the trial match

ellshill Athletic recently held a secret trial day where hopefuls from all ages could showcase their talents in a trial match in an attempt to impress the management team. In a blistering heat, the trialists turned out in numbers all desperate to impress at the Sir Matt Busby park. Commenting on the day, Gerry Creaney told The HUB; “at this moment in time we plan to take a few of the boys for pre season which will allow us see them over a sustained period of time.” He continued; “we would like to thank all who turned up for the trial and performed at the level they did in such difficult conditions, especially the heat.”

Royal Albert Cycling Club Road Race Tactical Talk

The club is pleased to announce that Ken Russell, a former Scottish Road Race Champion, is giving a talk on Race Tactics, Nutrition and Training Techniques on Friday 18th June at 7.30pm in the clubroom off Wellgate Street, Larkhall (behind Pro Am Cycles). Not to be missed!

Road Race Championship Series

Following this talk, the club is starting a Road Race Championship series in the Hollandbush/Auchlochan/Coalburn area, starting Wednesday 23rd June. This will give riders an opportunity to put into practice everything they will learn from Ken Russell’s Talk!

Canderside 10 Mile Time Trial Series

Steven Brennan has taken over the top of the Canderside 10 Mile Time Trial series from Dave Smith, with John Campbell hot on their heels. Last week’s race, which was held in a strong cross wind, was won by Barry McGurk, with a very fast time of 22 minutes 56 seconds. The photo shows Dave Smith, who is a newcomer to cycle racing, in action in the Canderside 10 mile time trial two weeks ago. Trialist closing in on goal

Beginners’ Runs in Uddingston Area

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