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Here We Snow Again
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Christmas Fayres
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he widespread snow has caused major disruption to literally everyone across not only Lanarkshire but the UK as a whole. The unexpected levels of snow and cold weather have been problematic to say the least in what many commentators are suggesting is the worst weather we have experienced in over 40 years. North and South Lanarkshire Council face the unenviable task of keeping the county open and ensuring all of the major link roads are useable. Very reminiscent
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of the scenes earlier this year, we understand that the local authorities are doing everything that they can to ensure that it is business as usual for us. North Lanarkshire are seeking to keep everyone updated as much as they can on what is happening. There is a new Twitter feed along with the council’s website contains information about primary and secondary gritting routes, the location of grit bins and regular updates on schools, community facilities and social work services.
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“Our objective is to get news to people almost as soon as it happens,” said Councillor James Coyle, Convener of the council’s Planning and Transportation Committee. “If a road is closed, or school buses are off, people need to know as quickly as possible. “Using new means of communication like Twitter along with our recently-redeveloped website means we’re able to alert people to changes to our service provision at the earliest possible opportunity. “ “It also means media sources are able
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to access that information on an ongoing basis and communicate it almost instantly. It’s an extremely useful addition to our communications toolbox. “The extra information on our website, like the location of primary and secondary gritting routes, means people can see at a glance whether their street or their travelling route is likely to be treated during severe weather. It means people can see how our policies are put into practice on a day to day basis.” Continued on page 3
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Hello again and welcome to your new copy of The HUB. What can I say about the current state of the county? Snow, snow and even more snow has descended upon us and is causing havoc to literally everyone.
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On a business front, as we head into the festive season we are looking forward to closing the year on a high. As our team and portfolio experience organic growth it is pleasing to see that we must be doing something right. We are working exceptionally hard at developing and growing the brand. I can share with you that we are in talks with an investor who would like to help fund our growth strategy as they see the real benefit and the unlimited opportunities that are out there. If our plans materialise according to plan we will see the introduction of many more HUB publications launch across not only Lanarkshire but the UK. As you know, we are always exceptionally busy here at The HUB and the recent snowfall has disrupted many of the planned events and activities. Fallen foul to the weather was the whole sporting calendar with literally all football being postponed. The annual Saltire run at Strathclyde Park in aid of St Andrew’s Hospice was also called off along with many other events.
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The Nae Danger campaign continues to develop and it is pleasing to see positive results off the back of it. The partners have all been working well and it is great to see our media colleagues back the campaign with their support. It looks likely that the campaign will continue after the New Year but that has still to be confirmed. Over in Uddingston, Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond was in the county to celebrate the 120th birthday of Tunnocks. To keep a business going in the same fashion for 120 years is a remarkable achievement by any business if you ask me! It was Christmas Fayre mania across the county as literally everyone held their annual Christmas offering. We attended many of these and you can see some of the highlights in our centre pages.
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Supercounty Support Pupil Environmentalists At Uddingston Grammar
Rewarding time … as pupils proudly display their awards: front row: Crystal Ip and Alan McDermott. Middle row (from left): Jennifer Docherty, Hayley McKean, Emma McKee, Kaylee Teece and Harry Burns. Back row: Rachel Walker, Emma Easton, Chloe McIntosh, Michael Edwards Martin, Fiona Harper, Jennifer Brown and Allan Cater as Anne Marie Galbraith of Uddingston Grammar and Head of Supercounty John Scott look on.
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hirteen pupils at Uddingston Grammar have explored, discovered and shared in the true spirit of The John Muir Trust as they embarked on a project during the past academic year inspired by the ideals of the famous environmentalist. Five ‘Discovery’ awards and eight ‘Explorer’ awards were presented at a special presentation ceremony. The John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places which encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration. John Scott, Head of
Supercounty said to the pupils: “Supercounty is delighted to support the hard work of each pupil by presenting each participant of The John Muir Award scheme with a token of our appreciation. “The Lanarkshire Civic Pride Campaign acknowledges your local research of Uddingston and I especially like how you have approached the topic using your inter-disciplinary skills linking history, drama, computing and art to present a wonderful display which John Muir would have been proud of.” He added: “It is my privilege and honour that each pupil accepts with pride the trophy
which you have been presented with and I hope that you continue your environmental efforts to progress to the next level.’ Anne Marie Galbraith, Specialist Teacher at Uddingston Grammar, commented: “The pupils have enjoyed working towards their respective Discovery and Explorer awards. The hard work and effort can not be under-estimated. “I would especially like to thank Supercounty for supporting the pupils and providing each with an individual award that they can, with pride, show to their friends and family”.
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utherglen and Hamilton West MP Tom Greatrex has paid tribute to Community Links after visiting staff and volunteers at the charities office in Blantyre. Mr Greatrex said that he was ‘extremely impressed’ by the charity after learning about the work it has done to engage with local people and to involve them in the much needed regeneration process for local communities across South Lanarkshire. The MP also held an informal question and answers session and heard about the charity’s ICT Buddy programme – a project which provides free refurbished computers and technical support to families
across South Lanarkshire. Mr Greatrex said: “Having seen first hand the important work that Community Links does I am extremely impressed particularly with the community engagement aspect of its work. “Getting people involved in their communities is definitely the way forward and the central ethos of this project must be protected. “Although the next few years will be difficult it is important that valuable services are protected and I certainly recognise the value of what Community Links is doing”. Before leaving Mr Greatrex took the time to listen to concerns about funding cuts
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across�North�and�South�Lanarkshire he could to help the charity. Morag Pinion, Project You�can�also�pickup�a�free�copy�in Manager of Community Links, said: “We were delighted to local�supermarkets,�newsagents,� have the opportunity to meet with the Mr Greatrex and to cafes�and�libraries. discuss the local issues that we face particularly with funding. “It is important that the politicians are aware of the work that the voluntary sector does and support them accordingly.” If you would like to find out more about Community Links or if you are interested in volunteering then you can call (01698) 827583. Alternatively you can log on to www. communitylinksssl.co.uk for more details.
WILKINSONS SET TO OFFER A HELPING HAND TO LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS The Wilkinson store in Regent Shopping Centre in Hamilton is offering one charity or community group in the area a real Helping Hand this winter, by pledging £250 worth of vouchers to spend, as an early Christmas gift. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting charitable organisations, which has seen the home and garden retailer pledge one year’s nursing salary to a local hospice, team representatives take part in dragon boat races, sky-dives and long distant cycle rides, and local stores helping a variety of charitable organisations, Wilkinsons is appealing to local residents to highlight individual projects worthy of some festive cheer.
Wilkinsons will be donating a total of £2,000 across its eight stores in Scotland, as part of its ongoing community activity, and the money can be spent on anything in store, from painting materials, to cleaning products and homewares. Wilkinsons’ management support officer, Carole Marsden, commented: “In the past we have supported local scout groups, charities, social clubs and other organisations that directly benefit the district. This is a chance for people to come forward for a chance to win a little Helping Hand from Wilkinsons, as it is a great opportunity to reward projects that may need that extra support.” To be in for a chance to win,
applicants need to send a letter detailing why the project stands out, and how the money will be used to benefit the local community. All applications should be sent to Rebecca Dickinson, Tangerine PR, 3rd floor, Giant’s Basin, Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4NB, by Friday 31st December 2010, and the winners will be announced and contacted on Friday 7th January 2011. Still a family owned firm after 80 years of trading, Wilkinsons has 345 stores across the UK, selling over 25,000 product lines. Wilkinsons is committed to Britain’s high streets and is an active supporter of local charities, community groups and care organisations.
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Christmas Lights Switched On In Bellshill
Photo’s by Jacqueline Bradley Left: Depute Provost Jim Robertson, Real Radio’s Josie Smith, Paulo Martini and Real Radio’s Ewen Cameron
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here was a great turn out last week at the switch on of the Bellshill Christmas Lights to officially kick-start the festive season. Depute Provost Jim Robertson was on hand to ‘push the button’ which switched on the town’s
Christmas lights ably assisted by Santa, Real Radio’s Ewen Cameron and Josie Smith. Ewen Cameron and Rosie Smith entertained the crowd ensuring that the celebrations went according to plan whilst local singer
Lisa McKechnie and tribute act Paolo Martini pefromed. Bellshill Academy pupils performed some musical compositions and there were displays from local dance group Signature Dance Squad and Dance UK.
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Continued from page 1 Website users can now pull up maps showing primary and secondary gritting routes and enter their own street name to see whether their streets are due to be treated. Similarly, they can search for their nearest grit bin on a street by street basis. An ‘Emergency News’ section on the site’s home page highlights the most recent events and developments, while the ‘winter services’ guide offers advice and information on everything from travel advice to keeping pets safe and warm. “It’s all about helping people to help themselves,” said Councillor Coyle. “While we’ll put every resource we have into keeping North Lanarkshire moving, as we did last year, there’s only so much we can do. So we’ll use every means at our disposal to provide people with the support they need to get themselves and each other through the winter.” Not everyone is complaining it would seem. Speak to the children and it would seem that they are enjoying the time off school enabling them to play in the snow. Strathclyde Park and Chatelherault Country Park are the top slots for sledging activities where both children and adults alike enjoy some winter fun. Whilst we all like to have some fun in the snow, the advice is to wrap up warm and keep safe.
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ogue traders and bogus workmen were targeted last week as Strathclyde Police joined forces with partners during Operation Copper. This is the second time the multiagency operation has been carried out in the Bellshill area and again it proved to be a real success in sending out a strong message to individuals involved in this type of criminal activity. Chief Inspector Angus McPhail, who oversaw the operation, said: “Too often, vulnerable members
of our community fall victim to rogue traders and bogus workmen. Operation Copper turns our focus towards these criminals and has a real impact on their activities. “Very recently we have had a number of reports of a bogus nature which officers are investigating thoroughly. One in particular involved two individuals targeting a vulnerable 89-year-old female. By taking advantage of that vulnerability they were able to steal a three figure sum from her. “This type of crime has a massive
impact on the victim and that particular woman has been left in a frightened state and fearful that the suspects may return. “During Operation Copper we were proactive in stopping vehicles to check the credentials of individuals who could potential be involved in this type of activity. Subsequent to those initial checks our partners are now carrying out further investigations into the activities of five of these people.” The operation involves local officers teaming up with the Force Road
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he Bothwell Tuesday Club celebrated St Andrew’s day with a special party. The club designed for retired citizens
meet every Tuesday, giving people something to put in their diary each and every week. To celebrate St Andrew’s
Bothwell News By Trevor Cooper he Rotary Club of Bothwell & Uddingston will be very active during the festive season in the community. Starting with Rotary Santa on the Irn Bru open-top bus as it makes its way from the station car park, up Main Street to Tesco’s car park and finishing at Park Church, on
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r John Cairney and his wife Ilana, entertained with the life and works of Robert Service to the Rotary Club of Bothwell & Uddingston, visiting Canadian curlers, hosts and friends. Service, having gone to Canada to seek his fortune, worked in a bank
Dec.5th. On Friday 10th Dec. Santa on his sleigh will, starting at 6pm, be driven round Woodlands estate, up the main road through Bothwell main street to Silverwells Crescent and back to Bothwell Parish Church. Having dismounted Santa will then go into the church hall grotto to meet children,
before discovering his popularity as a poet. His first book of poems costing $100 to have printed quickly realised $1,000. As a result, he quit his job to concentrate on poetry. Amongst his well-remembered poems, recited with actions by John and Ilana are
day, the club had on special entertainment and enjoyed some “traditional Scottish food” – the scotch pie! whilst parents and friends enjoy carols, music by the Salvation Army and the various stalls. Sunday, 12 Dec. at 3pm sees the start of the Carol Concert, featuring the well-known Bothwell Philharmonic Choir with Mark Donnelly and Uddingston Grammar Schools Ceilidh Band. Two soloists, Aileen Marley and Nicholas MacDonald will also singing. Proceeds from the concert, tickets priced at £10 will go to Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust.
‘The shooting of Dan McGrew’ and ‘The cremation of Sam McGee’. The Canadian curlers for their part sang several songs relating to the tour to the amusement of the audience. George Waterston an organiser of the biannual tour delivered the vote of thanks.
Policing Unit, BT Open Reach, VOSA (Vehicle and Operator Services Agency), NLC Trading Standards, Scam Busters, DWP and HM Revenue and Customs. The operation is all part of the Nae Danger Campaign which was launched in Bellshill a few weeks ago to look specifically at issues that are of concern to members of the community. Chief Inspector McPhail added:
“It is important that the criminal element within our communities get the message that we will not tolerate this type of crime”. “We are committed to working with our partners to come down hard on rogue traders and we will thoroughly investigate every complaint of a criminal nature to bring these people to justice. “Without doubt, this is an area of work that we really need to have
the public on board and I make a plea to the local community to assist us and help us catch these individuals. Look out for your neighbours, particularly ones that you feel are vulnerable. If you do have any suspicion about anyone who are either attending at doors or carrying out work then get in touch with us. With your help we can stop bogus callers carrying out there despicable acts.”
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reggs, Britain’s favourite bakers, is delighted to announce the winners of its annual bakery competition for their apprentices at Motherwell College. Seven apprentices competed all week for various prizes and titles. Jim Mullen (Motherwell College lecturer for Hospitality and Professional Cookery) judged the apprentices on their production processes and Lesley Tunn (Bakery Operations Manager Greggs), Karen McEwan (Technical Officer, Greggs) and Alistair Gibson( Bakery Manager, Greggs) judged the students overall. The young apprentices beat off stiff competition to win the following titles: Best Motherwell College Project went to Danielle Carlin along with Best Vanilla Slice and Best Cupcake. The Hugh Emslie Award went to Nico McCarrell (Glasgow). Alex Stevenson (Bellshill) won Best 1st year apprentice and Best Ovalbite along with Best Overall Apprentice. Best 2nd year apprentice went to Nico McCarrel (Glasgow) while Stephen King (Glasgow) won Best 3rd year apprentice and finally Best Improved apprentice went to Stephen King. David Aikman, Head of Department for Hospitality and Professional Cookery, said: “Greggs has always taken great care and pride in training their staff and that shows today with
such fantastic and passionate apprentices. It was very difficult choosing the winner as all the products they baked were fantastic.” Lesley Tunn said ‘the seven apprentices have worked really hard and they have enhanced their basic skills from Motherwell College. We are delighted that our students are able to access such high quality training facilities as that of Motherwell College.’
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espite the snow the new Alworth store in Bellshill officially opened to the public last weekend creating 12 new jobs. Opened on the site of the former Woolworth store on the Main Street the Alworth has even taken on former Woolworth staff ensuring that the new store operates smoothly. The official opening was carried out by North Lanarkshire Provost Tom Curley, watched by local cllrs Harry McGuigan and Richard Lyle. Members of the Bellshill Community Council also attended the opening to show their support to Alworth – which many see as a valuable and much needed asset to the local
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community. Shoppers who attended were treated to free pick and mix, given free balloons, entertained by the DJ and able to take advantage of unbeatable offers
only available on the day. Alworths was created by Andy Latham, ex-head of store and concessions development at Woolworths, along with former colleagues.
He told The HUB: "It is really exciting for us to be launching in Bellshill and we hope the store will be well received. It is our belief that the high street needs a store like Alworth.”
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andlord Assist, the nationwide tenant eviction and rent collection service, has partnered with Hamilton based law firm TCH Law to boost its service offering in Scotland. The new partnership will enable Landlord Assist to extend the reach of its services to landlords north of the border seeking assistance with eviction proceedings, debt recovery and other property related litigious matters. In turn, the eviction specialist will benefit from TCH Law’s knowledge of the Scottish court system and experience in serving Scottish specific forms and court papers. The experience which both parties have in dealing with landlord and tenant disputes will give landlords the confidence that the correct legal procedures are followed by professional experts. Graham Kinnear, MD of Landlord Assist says: "We are pleased that TCH Law is to assist us in expanding our service offering in Scotland. Tracey and her team have a great deal of experience in dealing with landlord and tenant matters and we are delighted they will be working alongside us." "Being a Scot myself I have long been keen to fully develop our practice in Scotland and our partnership with TCH Law will allow this to happen." Tracey Campbell Hynd, Senior and founding Partner at TCH Law says: “Given that we specialise in pursuer led litigation we felt that TCH Law could perfectly partner Landlord Assist in the Scottish market. We’re delighted to enter into a partnership with Landlord Assist and I’m confident our combined knowledge will make for a formidable force in landlord enforcement.” Stephen Parry, Commercial Director at Landlord Assist says: “Our partnership with TCH Law demonstrates our continuing commitment to strengthening our presence in the market. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship.”
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know that buying fake goods might fund serious organised crime. Ninety one per cent said they wouldn’t buy a fake item if they knew it would fund criminals or criminal activity. Eighteen per cent of those questioned admitted that they had bought fake goods in the past. Kate Jackson of Scotland Crimestoppers said: “Christmas is a time when many are trying to find ways to reduce costs. I would urge the public not to be tempted to buy often cheaper fake goods. The consequences are far wider than the simple transaction. It could be funding serious organised crime. “Anyone with information about counterfeiting should call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the online anonymous the who live in our permission of the land owner formpeople on www.crimestoppers-uk.org. communities and with help must be given. With the public’s help we their can crack we can the that As part of the Nae Danger down ontackle this type of issues crime across directly affect them. campaign, officers will robustly Scotland.” Detective Chief Inspector Ronnie “The illegal use of off-road enforce the law and any vehicles Megaughin, head of Interventions, bikes is a problem, aside from being used illegally will be SCDEA said: “The significant the obvious annoyance to profits seized and may be crushed. that are generated counterfeiting residents, there isbydamage to Chief Inspector Angus McPhail benefit no-one other than the criminals pathways, parkland and playing added: “With Christmas behind it. Those who are involved in fields to consider. producing and selling fake goods are approaching I appreciate that “Using these scramblers very often also bikes, responsible for pushing parents may be considering and quad bikes is an exciting buying their children some drugs in our communities, forcing activity in the people into the correct sex trade and cultivating kind of off-road or quad bike. cannabis in ourhowever, neighbourhoods, environment, the However, I would urge them to not to mention the inappropriate usefear weintimidation are consider the implications. and violenceis associated with this witnessing placing both the “It is very important that these about the people involved in this crime criminality.” owners and members of the vehicles are used appropriately by contacting Crimestoppers.” “The public have a vital role to play in public in danger.” andPaul in the correctSenior environment. Bannister, Trading assisting the authorities in clamping Theoneasy accessibility to these TheStandards North Lanarkshire Officer said: down these rogue traders. They types of vehicles means that the Scramble and Quad Bike “Counterfeiting does not Club only harm can refuse to buy these illegal and the ainterests of the legitimate ‘sport’ is growing fast, offers safe and legal venue. brand often unsafe products, andleading they can owners, it costs taxpayers of to an increase in unsupervised “This club has proved to bemillions a anonymously share what they know
and illegal use of the bikes. The law relating to the use of these vehicles is simple, if the bike is used on a public road it has to be road worthy and have an MOT, insurance and the driver must hold a licence. If the bike is been used off road the
pounds in lost revenue and legitimate jobs can be lost as a result. Trading Standards will continue its enforcement in this area and will not tolerate any individuals in North Lanarkshire attempting to pass off counterfeit goods as the genuine article”.
massive success and we work closely with them to make sure we have an impact on antisocial behaviour. “The message is clear, use these vehicles properly or they will be confiscated and destroyed.”
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usiness as usual at Dogs Trust Glasgow, as residents Max and Dhealius are walked by canine carers David McNeil and Steph Murphy. Dogs Trust rehoming centres in Glasgow and West Calder today launched an urgent donation appeal for towels, blankets and duvets to help keep the dogs warm and dry after walks.
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fter 27 years and with much regret the Wishaw branch of the RNA has ceased to be a functioning body as they have only three members left. At a small service held at T.S. Enterprise, the local Sea Cadet Unit in Airdrie the last remaining members handed over their Standard to the cadet unit for safe keeping with hope that the branch can be rejuvenated in the near future. In attendance at the service were members of the RNA from Glasgow and the Scottish Area. Members were entertained by the cadets who demonstrated their leadership skills, knot tying, drill and several other activities. Despite the closure of the Wishaw RNA, it was a good night.
Photo from left to right, Tommy Leggate MBE, Alex Thomas (Branch Chairman), Alex Dickson (Vice Chair).
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SNP Pledge to Complete Airdrie Health Centre In Face of Tory Cuts A
lex Neil MSP welcomed steps taken by the SNP Government to protect the NHS from Westminster Tory cuts and increase resources for healthcare frontline services in the 2011-12 budget. Health funding is to be increased by £280 million, with NHS regional health boards receiving the largest increase. Special boards that deliver frontline services will also benefit from an increase in funding but there will be a reduction in the budgets of those that do not deal in direct frontline health care. NHS Lanarkshire is to receive an extra £25million next year in Scottish Government funding and the SNP has pledged to complete Airdrie Health Centre in the face of Tory cuts. Mr Neil said: “It’s clear from this budget that the SNP is committed to protecting vital public services in Scotland. “Although the Con-Dem cuts will inevitably impact on Scottish public spending, the SNP has made a clear commitment in this budget that the health service will not be affected. “The NHS budget will rise to a record £11.4 billion which will allow health boards to deliver quality patient care across the country. NHS Lanarkshire will receive an extra £25 million, to a total £819million for 2011/12. “I particularly welcome the
investment of a further £42 million in tackling health issues associated with alcohol misuse which has a detrimental effect on our society. “Our commitment to build Airdrie Health Centre stands in spite of the worst cuts to hit Scotland’s public services, thanks to Labour’s financial mismanagement. It is critical for the future of Airdrie that the new Health Centre is completed and we will deliver on our pledge to the people of Airdrie. “The abolition of prescription charges next April will remove the burden some tax on ill health and allow people who can’t afford
prescriptions equal access to treatment. “I also welcome the expectation that Health Boards should deliver efficiency savings which will be re-invested in frontline care. The operation of Health Boards must be as cost-effective as possible to allow funding to go where it’s needed most. “The SNP has also recognised the need for a social care fund to help older people remain independent in their own homes and reduce hospital admissions. It’s crucial that we shift the balance to primary and community care for the elderly.”
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ollowing the implementation of the Curriculum for Excellence into schools this August, the Scottish Government held a debate last week, to congratulate the teaching profession on the “successful implementation of the new Curriculum for Excellence (CFE). Conservative Central Scotland MSP, Margaret Mitchell , who spoke in the debate , said: ‘I readily acknowledge the hard work done by Scotland’s teachers in preparation for the new curriculum and the contributions of those organisations involved in the development of Curriculum for Excellence It is probably fair to say that any change, whether it be in the national health service or in education, will attract criticism, nevertheless, to give fulsome congratulations for the successful implementation of Curriculum for Excellence, a mere three months after its introduction is both presumptuous and preposterous! If the Cabinet Secretary is in any doubt about this he should listen to the views of teachers in Lanarkshire schools and schools Scotland wide who state that implementation of the Curriculum for Excellence, has been a case of too much,
too soon and that it would have been better to phase in the new curriculum gradually. Secondary schools are unsure about when the national qualifications will be changed and the fact that secondary teachers do not know what will replace standard grades makes it very difficult for them to teach to an outcome. Furthermore, it is essential that the advice of the General Teaching Council for MSP Scotland be taken on board. If teachers are to work with their colleagues on common course elements, there must be time for Continual Professional Development, as well as joint teaching, assessment and evaluation. It is important that, where teachers will be teaching outside their subject area, they are given appropriate support to ensure that the new inter-disciplinary style does not have a negative effect on learning. In addition, there are concerns not only from members of the teaching profession but also expressed by the EIS and other professionals bodies that, if the implementation is to be the success we all want it to
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hristina McKelvie MSP has today called on Labour-led South Lanarkshire Council to set local residents’ minds at rest and confirm that they will continue the council tax freeze for another year. In his budget statement last week, Scottish Government Finance Secretary John Swinney confirmed that he has reached an agreement with local government body COSLA to provide councils with full funding to allow them to continue the council tax freeze for a fourth year. In return, councils will be asked to work with the Scottish Government to help deliver key commitments, including maintaining the numbers of bobbies on the beat, maintaining record small class sizes in P1 to 3, and protecting the number of teacher posts. It is up to individual councils to decide whether they will accept the deal. Despite a Westminster-imposed cut of £1.3 billion in Scotland’s resources, the Scottish Government has proposed a total funding package for local government next year of £11.548 billion. Commenting, South Lanarkshire-based SNP MSP Christina said: “Despite the unprecedented cuts being handed down to the Scottish budget by the UK government, John Swinney has still managed to broker an exceptional deal for councils which will shield local services from the worst of the cuts. “In particular, the continuation of the council tax freeze is essential. Council tax payers in South Lanarkshire have already received valuable assistance with their incomes for the past three
years of the council tax freeze. As the worst of the Westminster cuts begin to bite, that protection will be even more important. “The continuation of the council tax freeze will not affect the delivery of local services, because it will be fully funded by an SNP Scottish Government which, even in the face of huge financial pressure, has maintained local government’s share of the Scottish budget. What it will do is provide much needed help for households across South Lanarkshire when it is most needed. Protecting family incomes is part of the SNP’s social contract with the people of Scotland. “While the SNP is providing relief from this unfair tax, Labour at Holyrood is threatening to increase it. I would urge Labour in South Lanarkshire to make the right choice for local people, continue the council tax freeze and work with the Scottish Government to stand up for our public services.”
SPEAKEASY IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE S
peakeasy is a new course which can help you talk to your children about sex, relationships and growing up. The course is free and is being delivered in Bellshill and Viewpark by Community Learning and Development and NHS Lanarkshire. The programme is open to parents, grandparents and carers of children of all ages. It can help you feel more confident, comfortable and relaxed when talking to your children about growing up. The sessions are fun and relaxed as well as a great opportunity to meet other people in your area. Please come along courses run every Tuesday Evening @ Tannochside Primary 6.30pm – 8.30pm and every Tuesday morning @ Orbiston Nursery 9.30am – 11.30am. To find out more please get in touch on 01698 352 533
Families in Lanark & Hamilton East Will be Worse Off Because of Housing Allowance Cuts. Margaret Mitchell be, there must be a guarantee that the necessary funding and resources will be in place. At a time when local authorities are under funding pressure, it is far from certain that those resources will be forthcoming. The principles behind the Curriculum for Excellence are good and it has huge potential to deliver the knowledge and the skills that children in Scotland will need as they grow up and enter the world of work. However, parents, children and future employers must continue to be given more information about the curriculum and teachers must be given more time and information to be able to implement it successfully.’
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he Conservative led government want to change the way local housing allowance is calculated. The change they propose means 700,000 people in Britain are set to lose out by an average of £9 a week according to official DWP figures, with losses in every local authority in Britain from October 2011. Jim Hood, MP for Lanark & Hamilton East said: “Families on modest incomes in Lanark & Hamilton East will be concerned that from next year they could be an average of £7.50 a week worse off because of cuts to the support they get with housing costs. “The government should think again about these rushed and ill thought out plans. This is a big drop in income for people struggling to make ends meet. “The Government just doesn’t seem to understand that higher homelessness, like longer dole queues make it harder not easier to deal with the deficit.”
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here is always something to do at The Commercial Hotel/Bar/Club in Wishaw. If you are a football fanatic, the Commercial Bar is a haven for all sport lovers, with over 20 Plasma screens situated throughout the bar, and showing up to 4 big games at any one time. Sky 3D was recently installed to add a phenomenal new dimension in sports viewing, with 3D glasses available free at the bar. It really is an experience not to be missed, with free pies and Bovril at half time. Not only do the Commercial show all major football matches, but also Rugby, Golf, Snooker, Darts and all Pay For View Boxing, so if it’s on the box…it’s on in The Commercial Bar.
From 11am till 7pm, 7 days a week, the Commercial serves quality bar meals at extremely competitive prices, so why go anywhere else. With 3 great menus and prices starting from just £2.99 for two courses, families are welcome in the bar for meals up until 7pm. There is also a 10% Loyalty discount card for all customers, please fill out a form the next time you dine to receive your 10% discount. If you are on the net, why not check out the latest promotions and discounts on-line by visiting : www.thecommercialhotel.com. You will find all the latest news on events and promotions, along with competitions to win free admission to the 30’s soul suite. The website also features pictures of the Commercials very special theme nights. You can also join the team on facebook at www.facebook.com/thecommercialh If you are a nighthawk and love to go dancing at the weekend, then the 30’s Soul Suite is the place for you, opening every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Bank Holiday Sunday. Admission on Friday and Saturday night is strictly over 21’s, however the age group is lowered to 18’s on a Thursday and Sunday. Manageress Adele also added that there is a special promotion, with Bottles of Fosters, Bottles of Strongbow and ALL Sidekick Shots only £1 “ALL DAY…EVERY DAY in both The Commercial Bar and 30’s Soul Suite”
Whether it’s working away or visiting some family and friends, the very popular Commercial Hotel offers exquisite rooms at very competitive prices. All rooms are en-suite and furnished to a very high standard, with Plasma TVs, free-view, free WIFI, and free on-site parking. All room rates include a free fully cooked Scottish breakfast in the morning, and if that wasn’t enough, a complimentary £5.00 Bar voucher per room, per night. The hotel is very busy so please book early to avoid disappointment. General Manager Adele Montgomery added “we are currently running a special Christmas and new year promotion from the 1st December till the 31st January…ALL THE ROOMS ARE £50. This includes your full breakfast in the morning”. This promotion is proving really successful so again please book early.
Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner so don’t forget to make The Commercial your number 1 choice throughout the festive season. In December there will be entertainment in The Commercial Bar 5 Nights a week from Wednesday to Sunday. The 30’s Soul Suite will be open Thursday to Sunday, and will open late on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Hogmanay and New Years Day. On Hogmanay why not celebrate the MANAGEMENT AND ST New Year from 6 Different countries AFF AT around the world on-the-hour every hour THE COMMERCIAL HO TEL from 6pm in The Commercial Bar, with WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL free drinks and products from those CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW chosen countries when we reach their A VE RY MERRY New Year. At 12 midnight the party will be in full swing and customers will be CHRISTMAS AND A celebrating the traditional Scottish way HAPPY NEW YEAR with a piper and live ceilidh band taking you through the bells into 2011
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Recent Police incidents in our area Serious Assault Location: NEAR TO THE CARFIN VAULTS, MOTHERWELL ROAD, MOTHERWELL Incident: ASSAULT A MALE BY KICKING AND PUNCHING HIM TO HIS HURT AND INJURY. A male was seriously injured following an assault which took place between ten and eleven at night near to the Carfin Vaults last Wednesday. The 37 year old male was within the Carfin Vaults public bar and on leaving he was allegedly set upon by up to four males. The male suffered various blows to the head resulting in lacerations to the face and heavy bruising. He was taken to Wishaw General were he remained for further treatment. Theft Location: MASTERPARTS, MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL Incident: STEAL BT CABLING FROM THE SIDE OF BUILDING. Over the past week there have been a number of thefts involving BT cable being cut and taken from the side of buildings. The stolen cable is thought to have been taken for the purpose of selling on as scrap and due to this the Police are working closely with the local scrap metal dealers and will identify any BT cable which has been stolen due to its uniqueness. The latest theft of this type of cable was at Master parts on the Main St in Bellshill. The cable has now been taken on four occasions which is causing issues to the shop staff as communication is essential to being able to trade properly. This issue seems to be relatively new and is happening on commercial and private premises. Community Safety Officer Alan Mulholland said: “The Police are working hard to stop this type of theft from happening and are keen to receive any information about people who are stealing cable. We are
looking for members of the public to call the Police when they witness anything suspicious and in particular when they see anyone working to remove cabling from the side of buildings who are not BT engineers. Unless you see a BT vehicle and engineer working on buildings then it may be that they are stealing the cable. It is always worth giving the Police a call to notify the Officers on the beat of any suspicious activity.” Theft Location: WEST END DRIVE,BELLSHILL Incident: BREAK INTO A GARDEN SHED AND HOUSE STEALING VARIOUS ITEMS FROM WITHIN. A property on West End Drive in Bellshill was broken in to during the day on Friday. The house was locked and secured in the morning and when the owner returning later in the day, they found the house and shed had been broken in to and the garage was attempted. There was a large amount of property taken which included a Lap Top, A television and items of jewellery. There was a male seen in the area scaling a garden fence near to where the incident occurred and he was described as 5’8”, White appearance, and medium build wearing blue overalls. Theft Location: NEWHOUSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,MOTHERWELL Incident: REMOVE VARIOUS REELS OF COPPER CABLE AND MAKE OFF. Reels of high value cable was stolen from Newhouse industrial Estate on Thursday 18th November between 18:00 and midnight. The cable is owned by British telecom and was within a secure yard within the industrial estate. Three articulated lorries were seen in the estate around the times stated and are thought to be involved in the theft. The cable is rolled in to large reels and the amount stolen would have been seen on the lorry flatbeds as they left the estate heading towards the A8 carriageway.
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Bellshill CID are dealing with the enquiry and are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Detective Sergeant Stewart is leading the enquiry and said: “We have had a theft reported to the Police from Newhouse Industrial estate and is of reels of Copper cable used by British Telecom. The cable was rolled in to large reels and weighs in the region of 32 tonnes. It has an estimated value of £190,000 and was taken from a secure yard on the back of three articulated Lorries. I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the Lorries in question or witnessed anything suspicious in the area to come forward and speak with the Police or crimestoppers in confidence. This is a particularly high value theft and is being treated very seriously and the publics help in this matter would be greatly appreciated”. Assault and disorder Location: ROLLING BARREL PUBLIC HOUSE, OLD EDINBURGH ROAD, VIEWPARK, UDDINGSTON Two males aged 17 & 19 were arrested following a disturbance on Saturday night around ten o’clock within the Rolling Barrel in Viewpark. The males entered the premises and were asked to leave due to there intoxication. On being asked they created a disturbance within at which point members of staff were assaulted by a bottle and pool cue before the Police were called. Bellshill Police attended the incident and quickly arrested the males responsible although the men put up a struggle whilst being apprehended. Both males were taken to Motherwell Police Office and held in Police custody over the weekend and were also found in possession of a small amount of class A & B drugs. The males attended at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday morning on assault, disorder and drugs charges.
BLUE LIGHT DISCO North Lanarkshire partnership has organised a Blue Light Disco which will be held on 4th December for the end of year extravaganza with a Christmas and Cheerleading theme. The disco will be held from six o’clock in the evening until quarter to ten within the Sir Matt Busby sports complex and will have the usual stalls which include holistic therapy, a Dj, Information areas and some great prises, the main prize being an ipod touch. There will be a bus put on after the event which is provided by Coakly’s Bus group which will drop the young people off in the Viewpark, Bellshill, Holytown, New Stevenston and Newarthill areas. Come along if you are between 10 and 16 and bring a small donation for charity and all your friends as the disco is looking like it will be a great night out! Contact Bellshill YMCA for further information on 01698 747483 or The Sir Matt Busby Sports complex on 01698 747466 for more details.
Motherwell Crime Prevention Panel enjoyed an exceptional day on Saturday past. They had arranged a Crime Prevention advice stall within the pedestrian precinct area of Motherwell Town Center. The information stall was in place between 11am and around 1.30pm and the volunteer panel members spoke to local shoppers about bag dipping and other issues of concern. PC James Ruddell of the Community Safety Department was also on hand to give relevant advice to any question the public asked. Advice was given about home safety and road safety concerns as the nights get darker and longer. In total around 900 purse bells were given to the public along with advice about recent bag dipping thefts in the town center.
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Theft LOCUS: WITHIN THE HEART FOUNDATION, BRANDON PARADE EAST,MOTHERWELL INCIDENT: WHILST WITHIN SHOP, PLACE HAND IN COMPLAINER'S HANDBAG REMOVING PURSE AND MAKE OFF At time stated the complainer entered locus with her young grandson. On entering she immediately became suspicious of a group of females who were standing near to the door which included the described suspect. The complainer who had her purse in her hand as she had just paid for something in a nearby shop immediately placed her purse in a side zipped area of her bag and placed this zip area against her body. The complainer states she may have been distracted at some point whilst within the shop and on leaving the store and attending at the shop next door she discovered her purse had been missing. Police were immediately contacted and police witness Sharkey attended and noted details for a crime report. Enquiries were made within the store however no persons could provide any descriptions of the females involved. CCTV is to be reviewed to ascertain if persons responsible have been caught on camera. Theft by shoplifting LOCUS: ASDA STORES MOTHERWELL INCIDENT: SUSPECTS DID ENTER STORE, SELECT ITEMS FROM DISPLAY, EXIT LOCUS Two suspect males approaching the music and video department, select two laptops each and thereafter make off, entering a waiting vehicle and make off on Watson Street. Malicious Mischief LOCUS: MERRY STREET,MOTHERWELL, INCIDENT: WILFULLY OR RECKLESSLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY BY DELIBERATELY CUTTING PHONE CABLES SERVING LOCAL BUSINESS PREMISES. The locus referred to in the offence are the small group of shops situated in Merry Street, Motherwell. Between the premises known as Julia Ferrie Hairdressers and Remax there is a small lane which runs from Merry Street into Scott Street, where there is a large car
park area. On the gable end of either side of these buildings there is a large network of phone cables which serves the numerous commercial premises on either side of the lane. Between times shown persons cut the large trunk of telephone cables The engineers from BT discovered that the phone cables had been deliberately cut at the side of the buildings. Wilful Fireraising LOCUS: GARDEN FENCE AT, ANNAN GROVE,MOTHERWELL INCIDENT: WILFULLY OR RECKLESSLY SET FIRE TO GARDEN FENCE AT LOCUS Male resident ran to the side of the house where he found a garden hose which he pulled towards the burning fence and extinguished the fire Wilful Fireraising LOCUS: WINNING QUADRANT,WISHAW, INCIDENT: WILFULLY SET FIRE TO THE INTERIOR OF FLAT BY UNKNOWN MEANS. About 0425 hours on 26/11/2010 the witnesses were made aware of a smell of smoke coming from a flat in the block. Police attended at locus and observed smoke coming from the block of flats. Police then alerted occupants of the flats and asked them to exit the block. The fire brigade then attended and made a full sweep of the flat and found no one within. Fire officers then extinguished the fire and allowed the occupants back into their flats. Theft LOCUS: GARDEN AREA, LAUREL DRIVE, WISHAW, INCIDENT: STEAL COPPER PIPING AND ELECTIC FIRE WHILE LEFT OUTSIDE LOCUS. The reporter was working within the locus in his capacity as an engineer. At this time he had left some of the materials sitting outside as they couldn't fit in the house. The reporter last saw the property at the first time stated and attended within the locus to carry out work. At the second time stated the reporter re attended outside the locus and noted that an electric fire which was to be in property and 6 length of 15mm copper piping had been taken.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bellshill Police Office on 01698 202400, Motherwell Police Office on 01698 483000 or alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111
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t has been Christmas Fayre season lately across the county as literally everyone hosted their own form of the traditional Christmas event. Despite the weather, the events were well attended with the groups looking to raise much needed funds to help support their activities in the forthcoming months. To boost the sales, home baking, raffles and gift items were sold off at discounted prices. However, the highlight of the show had to be the appearance of Santa – where the children had the opportunity to say if they had been good this year and give him some ideas of their wish lists. We managed to make it to some of the events to bring you coverage. Pictured are the Fayres from Bothwell Primary School, Hamilton College and Viewpark Parish Church.
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Intense feelings concerning a financial or romantic issue are likely to sizzle although you may be at a loss as what to do about it without causing mayhem. Nevertheless, you may have little choice but to face the music, so meet your commitments with a smile and trust that it’ll work out to your advantage in the end. Romance is well starred but you may find that it blossoms more easily in philosophical or spiritual environments than in your own back yard.
With Jupiter in Pisces and a planetary pile-up in Sagittarius, you should find certain people particularly supportive now. Circumstance may even conspire to remind you that all the money in the world can’t buy you love and happiness. So try to stop worrying about the finances for a while and working like donkey and make quality time for friends and loved ones. Love could get very intimate, if you let it.
This is likely to be a busy time and the demands of your routine could run you ragged. With Mercury in your opposite sign of Capricorn you may find the attempts of a certain someone to deepen your relationship could give you the willies. And while you may be resolved to keep certain people at arms length, you may find it increasingly difficult to deny your deeper needs, no matter how scary things become. Communication is the key, as well as a little privacy.
You should have a little sympathy for your postman who is in danger of getting a hernia carrying a postbag full of fan mail and bills. Now you may have only one person in mind but finding the time to get up close and personal may not be easy. Spending on equipment for home or work that frees you up to do your thing is indicated but try to restrain your natural extravagance, you’ve a busy month ahead.
With Mercury, your planetary ruler, entering Capricorn this week your desire to further your creative endeavours could also open doors for you romantically, and vice versa. While you’ll have a strong desire to get your workload sorted to free yourself up ASAP, you risk taking on more than you need now and your commitments are more likely to grow and shrink in the next couple of weeks. Best to tie up loose ends and let your hair down and put off the big jobs till January.
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It won’t be long now before the pieces in an important personal or commercial relationship starts to fall into place. Don’t let news and gossip distract you from your schedule. The hard work you’re doing behind the scenes will serve you well but this isn’t the time for too many quick results You’ll be especially adept at winning people over with words rather than deeds, so make the most of it and get on the phone and the net but don’t make promises you can’t keep.
Keep lines of communication open where a potential new partnership, business or romantic, is concerned, but don’t let it eat into your time or money too much. Demands on your finances are emphasised but appear to be necessary to realise your aims. This also a good time to consider updating your skills and talents to give you the edge in the marketplace.
With the Sun in Sagittarius, your Sun sign, you’ll be in your element for the next few weeks and so this should be an important time for your more personal concerns. With so much going on, you need to prioritise and put yourself in the shop window to make the most of the astrological weather, and the opportunities around you now.
With Mercury in Capricorn for the next few weeks you’ll be able to open doors with your silver tongue. Some of your admirers may want a little more of you than you intend to give. Nevertheless, since you’ve got it, flaunt it, but try not to break too many hearts. Meantime, your Intuitive powers are also strong now and this is a time when you really can capitalise on your instincts.
This is an excellent time for you socially and especially for getting together with friends and like-minded people. While you may need to restrain some of your more lavish expenditures, events this week may conspire to reinforce your sense that dreams really can come true, but you’ve got to be seriously prepared to dream. Friends will want to offer help and support but be sure to keep your fans and well-wishers informed of your next move.
Reward and recognition for your recent efforts should not be shrugged of with your usual modesty. Since people in positions of power and influence are likely to be impressed don’t be backwards in coming forwards if they appear ready and willing to help you further your aims and ambitions. With generous Jupiter in Pisces, your Sun sign, throughout the festive period, it’s time for some cosmic ordering.
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As the need to broaden your horizons and experience life beyond the rabbit proof fence continues to grow, thankfully you wont have to wait much longer before you realise your plans. Travel and educational activities are well starred, especially if you can kill both birds with one stone, such as an educational trip or visit. Important financial negotiations are indicated but you’re advised to try and have everything done and dusted by early December.
Cancer 22 Jun - 22 Jul
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Q’s Views! 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! OVERHEARD IN GLASGOW
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was at the Celtic vs Inverness Cally game last week, which was the first SPL game at Parkhead to be officiated by a foreigner due to the referees strike. Most of the fans there were grateful that the match actually went ahead, and those who thought Scottish referees are as corrupt as the mafia were glad to see an impartial referee in charge of the game. Everyone that is, except one nutter at the back, who screamed “SCAB!” at the referee. Yes, even though there was no picket line, this nutter seemed to think it was the 1980s, and the referee running the show was like a strike breaking miner. Incidentally, his comments went down like Maggie Thatcher visiting a miners welfare club and shouting “’Mon then!” at the punters inside, and he was removed by stewards. Proof if proof were needed that some people should be IQ tested before being allowed to go to the football. SPANNER DOES YOUR HOMEWORK My mate Spanner has been busted once again, this time for operating a “homework service” for students. This is the man who used to drive at night with sunglasses on, and who phoned Crimestoppers to report a burglary instead of dialling 999. So how could a man with no common sense do homework for people? The answer? Wikipedia. That’s rightSpanner had been using Wikipedia to do essays for students, despite countless warnings from Q’s Views. Unfortunately he did an essay on classical composers, and instead of pasting in text on Wagner the German composer, he put in text about Wagner
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LEE HARVEY OSWALD For the benefit of our younger readers, let me explain who the man above was- Lee Harvey Oswald was the man who assassinated US
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Here is the next phase of the diet. Its been pretty strict up til now so I have factored in some desserts at the weekend to look forward to! People might like to know that the meals and snacks can be mixed and matched each day as they all have a very similar calorie content. This diet is designed for maximum fat I think the key is finding the food combinations that you enjoy and that fill you loss without sacrificing your energy levels. The up. There is no point in blindly following a diet if you hate the foods or feel combination of lean proteins, slow releasing really starving. By trying out the different meals you can find out through trial carbohydrates and essential fats will ensure you and error which ones suit you best. feel full and energised as the pounds fall off. The very best diet plan is the one that you can do with ease - and if that means eating the same Focusing on natural foods such as wholegrains, lunch every day RETURN TO WORK fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds will improve for a while then CHEST PRESS ON BALL - 6kg - Swiss ball OUT 2: squat the health of your entire body. The abundance of so be it! with lateral raise (arms out to sides as you squat, 3kg vitamins and minerals will nourish your system As far as the weights) PULLOVER ON BENCH – legs elevated to and help build a stronger immune system over the training goes, make tummy work harder winter months. here are some PLAN K POSI TION – hold for 45-60 seconds. On ideas to ramp second set bring alternate knees in towar Additionally, you will notice improvements in the up the intensity ds chest for 20 reps. condition of your skin, hair and nails as a result of and increase the SHOULDER PRESS ON SWISS BALL – 4kg – press the extra antioxidants in your diet. calorie burn: weights up above forehead SEATED MEDICINE BALL TWIST – sit down on floor with legs bent and hold medicine ball at arms length. Lean back to fully engage abs and twist as far as you can from side to side, keeping arms straig ht. DIPS OFF BENCH – with feet as far as possib le from bench to make it harder. 2nd set with feet elevated on BOSU ball (you could try this with feet up Dreading the party season for fear of what to wear? on small step) Are you fed up dressing to disguise your wobbly bits GLUTE RAISE ON SWISS BALL – lie flat on back then feeling self-conscious all night? and bend knees, bringing the ball in as close as you can to your body. Dig in hard through A woman who is truly body confident has heels and use bum to lift your body off the floor in a the ability to make any outfit look spectacular! strong upwards thrust. Place hands on floor either side of hips for Book a block of Personal Training sessions with me balance. and get ready for a blast of intensive fat burning SIDE PLANK RAISE – lie on left side with legs workouts using the latest body sculpting techniques. straight, feet stacked and backside tucke d in. Prop yourself up on left arm, making sure that This, incorporated with sound dietary advice and left elbow is directly underneath shoulder. Use musc encouragement every step of the way will guarantee les of waist and shoulder to lift whole body off the floor. Go for 12 you achieve results you never thought possible. lifts and repeat on right side. BALL PASSOVER – lie flat on back and start Take advantage of my Christmas shape up with ball between feet and arms stretched special offer. Buy a block of 6 sessions overhead. Lift the ball with feet and reach up with arms Call Carolyn now to get cracking on and get an amazing 20% discount! to grab it. Pass the ball from feet to hands and lower That works out at just £144, saving 07816 599 382 the ball above head towar ds floor. Continue to pass the ball a fantastic £36 off the normal price. or check out her online profile at from hands to feet, making sure that (All sessions must be taken within a 6 week period from start date) you lift your head, www.club-training.com neck and shoulders every time you reach up. Never let Then get shopping for the ultimate party dress! the ball touch the floor!
DROP A DRESS SIZE FOR CHRISTMAS WITH OXYGEN FITNESS President John F Kennedy. Ask anyone who was alive at the time of the assassination, and chances are they can tell you where they were when they learned of his assassination. He was, after all, the most popular US President of the last century. The exact opposite end of the popularity spectrum to George W Bush, to be precise Anyway, I digress- the reason Oswald gets a mention this week is because an auctioneer in America is selling his coffin. That’s right, his coffin. Apparently he was exhumed in 1981 and placed in a new coffin afterwards, and some weirdo has decided to sell the coffin. The question we must ask ourselves is this- why? When his family exhumed the body did they tell the coroners “Keep the old coffin, it might come in handy some day”? The fact is that the coffin once held a dead body for almost 20 years, so why anyone would want to buy it is beyond me. Imagine entering someone’s house and seeing this thing: - “Nice place you have here, hey what’s that in the corner?” - “It’s the coffin that held Lee Harvey Oswald”
the Brazilian nutter on X Factor. When confronted with this fact, Spanner stuck to his guns, and assured the student that Wagner the composer was alive and well and living in Dudley. Needless to say Spanners business empire is no more, and he’s in hiding from many angry students. Incidentally, I read the Wikipedia article on X Factor’s Wagner, and was surprised to see that he was a karate expert. Now that he’s back on the streets, this may stand him in good
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You’d make your excuses, leave, and then dial the 9 key on your phone 3 times. I’m thinking of phoning the auction house selling it, quoting the price of a brand new coffin, and saying that I’d like a reduction on Oswald’s coffin on the grounds that it’s second hand and has been used. That’ll teach them to be sick weirdos. AND FINALLY… The BBC have published an article on their website asking the question“Why do people get so excited about snow?” Take it from me BBC- they don’t. Thanks for using my licence fee so wisely to research this topic.
Happy 15th Birthday
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Hope you have a great day and get loads of gd presents!
Love Brogan xxx
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Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs and grilled mushrooms on one slice of Burgen toast Snack: Apple Lunch: Home-made salad with a small tin of pink salmon, dark green leaves, tomato, cucumber, beetroot, red onion and sliced pepper. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and add low fat thousand island dressing. Snack: Pot of low fat yoghurt Dinner: 2 thick slices of a roast Turkey crown with 4 baby new potatoes and a large portion of steamed asparagus and carrots Dessert: Berry dessert - in a large wine glass, form layers of reduced fat vanilla ice cream, blueberry flavour low fat yeo valley yoghurt and frozen forrest fruits. Leave to chill for 10 mins before serving
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n this edition of the Motoring HUB we had some blue sky thinking about what to cover, and decided to focus this week on Insurance - given that it is a key part of motoring. We have all seen the adverts on TV offering cheaper car insurance but is cheap insurance necessarily a good thing? What is the difference between the types of cover available? There are three main types of car insurance: Third Party only, Third Party Fire & Theft and Comprehensive. Here we look at the features of each type and give their pros and cons. THIRD PARTY is the most basic type of insurance available. It only covers damage you might do to property belonging to someone else, or the medical expenses for others you hurt in an accident. No damage you or your car might suffer in an accident is covered. On the plus side it's the cheapest cover available and provides your basic legal insurance requirement. On the downside it leaves you with no safety net if your car is damaged in an accident. You would have to find the money for repairs, or a serious accident could leave you without a car altogether and having to find the money for a new one. THIRD PARTY FIRE & THEFT (TPF&T) cover will pay for damage you do to someone else, as described above. It will also pay out for your own car, but only if damaged by fire or attempted theft, or if your car is actually stolen. However, repairing or replacing your car if you damage it in an accident will still be down to you. This is a cheaper form of cover, offering some protection for you if you lose your car outright through it catching fire or being stolen. It's most often used for cheaper cars that, if insured with a Comprehensive policy, would likely be immediately 'written off' by an insurer after an accident rather than repaired. And whose low value would mean the
insurer would pay out little cash after the excesses are taken into account. With TPF&T cover, you balance the risk of having to find the money to repair your car, or buy a new one, in the event of an accident, against what you're saving over the cost of a Comprehensive policy. How big a saving that may be will depend on your own personal circumstances. COMPREHENSIVE (often called 'fully comp') covers damage to third parties as described above, plus loss of or damage to your own car, whether caused by an accident, vandalism, fire, theft or damage you accidentally do to it yourself. Cover for a broken windscreen or windows is also normally included. However, Comprehensive insurance does not cover absolutely everything that could go wrong with your car. Wear and tear faults, and the causes of breakdowns, are not covered. There will also be other exclusions in the small print. The insurance company will either repair your car for you or, if the repair would be more expensive than what the car's worth, write the car off and pay you its market value - after deducting any excesses the policy requires you to pay. Because there are often disputes about a car's 'market value', some insurers will now try to find a matching car for you, rather than just pay you. If the car was nearly brand new when damaged beyond repair, and you are the first registered owner, some insurance companies will replace it with another new one. The big plus in having Comprehensive cover is peace of mind in the event of an accident, or any damage being done to your car. Most eventualities will be covered, your insurer should organise the repair of your car, and many will provide a courtesy car for you to use while your car is out of action. On the downside you'll pay significantly
more for this type of cover, especially younger drivers or those with a poor driving record. Even experienced drivers could pay around £100 a year more than for a TPF&T policy. With all car insurance there are variations to the policies and in the current climate you can go for additional features should you wish. We have outlined some of the more popular ‘options’ that customers go for: COURTESY CAR: insurers offer a temporary replacement car for you to use while your car is being fixed. This feature is not normally available if your car is written off or stolen and not recovered - only for use during the course of repairs. It's easy to assume that this is a standard feature of car insurance. However, few insurers now include this facility in their policies free of charge. Even many well-known insurance companies will try to hit you with a oneoff fee of £15 - £30 for a courtesy car should you need one. DRIVING OTHER CARS: this feature means you would be covered to drive another car that does not belong to you. The cover offered is usually limited to Third Party only - it does not cover damage you may do to the car itself, only to other people. This used to be a standard feature in policies but is increasingly being withdrawn. So do not assume you are covered - check your policy includes this cover if you may occasionally need to drive other cars. AUDIO EQUIPMENT: most policies will offer a certain amount to cover the audio equipment in your car in case it gets stolen. If the equipment is not standard to the car, then the amount you can claim is likely to be limited. The maximum you can claim varies between insurers, normally between £100 & £400, leaving little benefit after a 'theft' excess is applied. So in many cases this feature is likely to make little contribution towards replacing stolen equipment.
WINDSCREEN & WINDOWS: normally included in most Comprehensive policies is the cost of replacing car windows if they get broken, plus the repair of scratches caused to the bodywork by a window breaking. Glass sunroofs are only included by some insurers. However, an excess of at least £50 will normally apply to such claims. Some will expect you to pay as much as £75 towards the claim - a few even more - reducing the benefit of this feature considerably. Claims for only windows won't normally affect your no claims discount, but check with your insurer. You will have to declare any claims you have made if you renew your insurance with other companies however. LEGAL PROTECTION: this feature covers you for any solicitors' fees you may run up trying to claim back expenses not covered by your insurance, if you're involved in an accident that was not your fault. These could include costs not covered by your policy, like excesses you have had to pay, travel expenses, hire or courtesy car charges, or the costs of additional treatment you may need for an injury. A few insurers include this feature free, but most will charge extra normally between £10 and £30. This is one feature worth paying for, but not too much. Be warned, however, that insurers will generally only provide access to their legal assistance service if there is deemed to be a 'reasonable chance of success' of your legal claim. If not, you will have to pursue the claim at your own expense. A rule of thumb is that you should always check the small-print if you want a particular feature and it is not always wise to select the cheapest car insurance as it may not suit your needs. *source kwikguides.com
t has been well documented over the past few years that one of the best car manufacturers around at the moment are Audi. They revamped their range, introducing the A5 to go head to head with the 3 series coupe/ convertible – somewhat rather too successfully. We saw the introduction of the Q7 followed by the Q5. They launched the mighty R8 to compete with the world’s supercar elite – and boy did they just do that! So, when we got the chance to look in more detail to their all new flagship saloon – the A8 – we did not think twice about it. The A8 has in recent years been the poor relation to the BMW 7 Series and the class leading Mercedes S Class. However, with the new A8, Audi believe they have got it right to take them on in the luxury market. The 2010 Audi A8 luxury saloon is comparably on price to its peers with OTR prices from £54,760 to £66,240 The last word in luxury and the height of efficiency converge in the all-new Audi A8. Aluminium like its forebears, and bristling with new technology that not only contributes to best-in-class economy and exemplary comfort but also to even greater dynamic accomplishment, the elegant new flagship of the Audi saloon range has been a relatively good seller since its launch. Packed inside the even lighter and 24 per cent more rigid evolution of the aluminium Audi Space Frame (ASF) which forms the ‘skeleton’ of the new A8 are myriad new technological advances. These of course include fundamentals such as economy and emissions advantages for the three significantly reworked FSI and TDI engines that are available from launch – the 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 250PS and 550Nm of torque
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(up from 233PS and 450Nm), the 4.2-litre V8 TDI with 350PS and 800Nm (up from 326PS and 650Nm) and the 4.2-litre V8 FSI with 372PS and 445Nm (up from 350PS and 440Nm). The upgraded 4.2-litre FSI benefits from a 13 per cent improvement in fuel economy, taking its combined figure to 29.7mpg and dropping CO2 output to 219g/km. The equivalent V8 TDI gets a 19 per cent boost to 37.2mpg with CO2 emissions down to 199g/ km, while the 3.0-litre TDI moves to the top of the luxury saloon class in economy terms with a 22 per cent economy hike to 42.8mpg with CO2 of 174g/km. During 2010, an even more economy and emissions-focused version of the 3.0-litre TDI unit will be added. Driving the front wheels only, it will combine a 204PS power peak with 47.1mpg economy on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of just 159g/km. All engines are complemented by recuperation technology which provides further fuel and CO2 savings by recycling a proportion of the wasted kinetic energy which is generated under normal braking and normally dissipated as heat, and storing this temporarily in the vehicle battery to reduce the engine load when the car subsequently accelerates again. The A8 3.0 TDI also saves fuel through its engine start-stop function, cutting engine power at idle when the brake pedal is depressed, and then restarting in just two-tenths of a second when it is released. The much improved efficiency of these enhanced engines is matched by the new eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with which all of them work.
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By Stuart Clelland
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n what could only be described as ‘a dire’ Thorniewood performance, the league leaders going into this match with Cambuslang Rangers suffered an astounding 3-0 defeat which left Thorniewood manager Fallon scratching his head in disbelief. On this display, you would have to wonder is the league an optical illusion? Are Thorniewood the ‘Wagner’ of the league – still in the mix but nobody really knows why? In bitter cold conditions 'Wood' did little to raise the temperature in a tepid display. It was the home side 'Lang' who threatened literally in the first minute with Kilmartin going down after a challenge. Thorniewood were saved by referee Walsh as he waved away what many would have argued were strong home appeals. Moments later it was the same player who shot narrowly wide of the far post as the home side looked the hungrier in a scrappy opening. The first attempt by Thorniewood arrived on the 17th minute when Neil Newman headed harmlessly over Montgomery's crossbar with the keeper not really looking in danger whatsoever. Cambuslang deservedly took the lead in 32 minutes after Kevin O'Neil upended MacLeod with Welsh hammering the resultant award past 'United' keeper Mather. Thorniewood had a chance to draw level when Ryan Miller shot over from the edge of the area in 40 minutes after Montgomery had punched clear a Chris Queen cross. In the second period it was the home side that started the better of the two, showing the same level of hunger
and passion they did throughout the first period. They nearly got their reward early on in the second period when a lively MacLeod rounded an uninspiring Mather to fire across the back line of a very a nervy looking 'Wood' rear-guard. The introduction of John Crawley gave Thorniewood more offensive options as they searched for a way back into the game. The game was almost dead and buried on the hour mark when 'Wood' were dealt a major blow. A blunder by the normally reliable Brian Wharton gifted Kilmartin who then ran over 40 yards before dispatching home past the charging Mather. Thorniewood came agonisingly close to pulling one back in 67 minutes when Chris Faulds narrowly failed to make contact 2 yards out from a long Wharton throw in. Cambuslang where home and dry in 74 minutes when Phil Hughes failed to clear - the ball being knocked to the right for Dunn to drill a stunning strike past the helpless Mather. 'Wood' had a few chances in the dying moments but it was all ‘too little too late’ in a performance that certainly asks questions over Thorniewood’s promotion aspirations. On reflection, you can empathise with the Thorniewood management team as they are still top of the league – who knows for how long on this display but right now, as it stands, they are – and that is something you cannot take away from them this season. Thorniewood: Mather, Stewart, Daly, Newman (Bradshaw64), Wharton, O'Neil, R Miller (Hughes64), Low (Crawley46), Faulds, D Miller, Queen not used Fusari, Lafferty, Devlin, Brophy
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In his 10th appearance, Michael Dylan BRAWLEY (SM35-39) of Hamilton Harriers won for the 1st time in a time of 19:27. Keith REDPATH (VM55-59) representing Unattached took second by 126 seconds recording 21:33. John MOFFAT, (VM40-44) of jogscotland placed third in a time of 22:22. In her 6th appearance, Sophie WELLS (VW35-39) of Unattached won in a time of 24:53 for the 1st time. Sophie WELLS beat Margaret GEBBIE (VW35-39) representing Unattached by 61 seconds recording 25:54 in the process. Lesley HEARNS, (SW25-29) of Unattached placed third in a time of 27:50. In today’s Age Graded competition, Keith REDPATH recorded a performance of 73.16% In the points competition John CONNOR has a lead of 422 points over second placed Ian DEVOY. Margaret GEBBIE leads Lorna BIRRELL by 639 in the ladies competition. This week there were 1 first timers. 0 runners recorded PBs, bringing the total number since the Strathclyde started to 960. In this
time, 1038 runners from 62 different clubs have completed the race 3207 times covering a distance of 16035 kilometers. The male course record is held by Rex BANNER who ran 14:51 on 31/07/10, event #17. The female equivalent is held by Kerry LANG who ran 17:51 on 19/06/10, event #11.
Run Pos Athlete Sex 1 Michael Dylan BRAWLEY M 2 Keith REDPATH M 3 John MOFFAT M 4 Joe BOVILL M 5 John CONNOR M 6 Gerard MASON M 7 Tony DIMEO M 8 Stephen GRAHAM M 9 Sophie WELLS F 10 Pat FINNIGAN M 11 Dean STEVENSON M 12 Margaret GEBBIE F 13 Darren KERMACK M 14 Ben JUSKOWIAK M 15 Lesley HEARNS F 16 Thomas SNEDDON M 17 Walter HAMILTON M 18 Paul MCKAY M 19 Ella EDGE F 20 Eilidh SIMPSON F 21 Julie I PATERSON F 22 Lynne ALLAN F 23 Mary LEES F
Age Grading 67.78% 73.16% 61.92% 62.35% 63.81% 59.62% 66.44% 59.87% 60.35% 58.53% 55.80% 57.98% 48.77% 48.01% 53.17% 47.27% 50.69% 45.15% 56.92% 55.51% 47.69% 50.74% 46.23%
Age Time 19:27 21:33 22:22 23:17 23:18 24:21 24:47 24:50 24:53 25:00 25:25 25:54 26:31 26:52 27:50 28:04 28:52 29:03 29:22 30:07 31:21 31:28 32:01
Club Category SM35-39 VM55-59 VM40-44 VM45-49 VM50-54 VM45-49 VM60-64 VM50-54 VW35-39 VM45-49 JM14 VW35-39 SM30-34 SM25-29 SW25-29 SM35-39 VM45-49 SM30-34 VW45-49 VW45-49 VW35-39 VW45-49 SW25-29
Club Name Hamilton Harriers Unattached jogscotland Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached Unattached jogscotland Unattached Unattached
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