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Gordy 'Everests' on Dumgoyne .... 3 Call Out to Get Active .................... 4 Pedalling for the Future ................ 5 Call Out to Bag Your Help ............. 6 Elite Riders Race Our Roads ......... 7 Trail Race Series Sells Out .............. 8 Award Joy for Nursery .................. 8 Food Fest Grows .......................... 10 TV Vet's Puppy Love .................... 11 David is Top 'Disruptor' ............... 12 Late News ..................................... 12 Play in a Big Band......................... 14 What's Up Doc? ........................... 14 New Website for Art Club .......... 17 Bearsden's Next Big Thing! ........ 17 Support Groups ............................ 17 Dance Feature ....................... 18&19 Yoga Day Success ......................... 20 Legal Matters ............................... 20

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GORDY ‘EVERESTS’ ON DUMGOYNE A former Scotland rugby player has completed an impressive “Everesting� challenge on a local hill for a charity close to his heart.

Gordon "Gordy" Bulloch, who also captained West of Scotland FC in Milngavie in the 1990s, hiked Dumgoyne, in the Campsie Fells, 24 times to reach a total height of 8,906m.

He completed the challenge over 72 hours and raised more than £600 for the MND charity, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. (name’5 is correct!)

Gordy, 43, who lives close to the hill, said: “It felt like an ambitious goal at the start and one that would inspire people to sponsor me. I had no idea how I would feel doing multiple

and family for all but three of the ascents during the challenge and his dog Ted did four with him.

climbs because while Dumgoyne is relatively small it’s also very steep. “But I had an amazing time over the weekend and I am surprised by how good I felt.�

Gordy, who is now a director of his family-run business Highland Metals, started his 24 climbs on the Summer Solstice at 7pm.

Each climb of Dumgoyne includes between 360m and 400m of ascent, depending on the route, to reach the 427m summit.

Gordy said: "Although I felt tired by the end of most days I was surprised by how good I felt, too. I only really suffered a few sore toes. hike at Glengoyne Distillery at the base of Dumgoyne hill on the A81, just north of Strathblane.

The route begins with a gentler lower slope before a very steep climb with gradients up to 45 degrees to reach the peak.

With 24 as his aim, Gordy knew he would gain at least the same height as the world’s tallest mountain. On Thursday, he completed five ascents, then nine on Friday, seven on Saturday and the final three on Sunday.

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He was joined by different friends

“It was a double celebration to finish the challenge and reach my 500th summit of Dumgoyne, a hill that I see from my home.�

The chosen charity is poignant to Gordy. He said: “I had the honour of playing alongside Doddie Weir.

He was diagnosed with MND last year and my 24in72 is my way of doing a little bit to help him and his foundation.�

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PEDALLING FOR THE FUTURE A bike event this month for both adults and children is set to be the launchpad for a new Milngavie community cycling group initiative.

The Milngavie Big Bike Event will take place on Sunday August 5 at the West of Scotland Football Club from 2pm to 5pm.

The event, which is being supported financially by Cycling UK, will offer a fun cycling activity afternoon for all the family. The programme will include a supervised cycling course for children that will be laid out on the rugby club playing fields. There will be entertaining activities for youngsters and races for different ages.

a bike’s saddle height. Their expert team will also give tips on how to improve your pedalling technique for more efficient cycling.

Refreshments will be provided during the afternoon.

The event will also see the launch of the Milngavie Community Cycle Group. The initiative,

There will be a number of led rides, too, including those aimed at novice cyclists on the playing fields and guided rides for more experienced cyclists on local roads.

which is supported by Milngavie Community Development Trust, aims to create a cycling activity group for riders of all ages and abilities to come together in the local area.

Nigel Scott, treasurer of MCDT, said: “We are keen to see a community cycling group in the area. We want to encourage more people to cycle for fun and we want to show everyone how cycling is a sustainable form of transport for making short journeys.

“We hope as many people as possible will come along to the Big Bike Event to find out more about cycling and the new community cycle group.”

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CALL OUT TO BAG YOUR HELP At Mini Professors we aim to introduce toddlers and pre-school children to the wondrous world of science

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The trust is on a shortlist of groups that hope to win a Tesco community project grant of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000. The community funding scheme, in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, raises money from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores.

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Milngavie Community Development Trust is one of the groups on the shortlist.

Tesco’s Bags of Help project has already delivered £52 million to more than 16,000 projects across the UK. Tony McElroy, from Tesco, said: “Bags of Help has been a fantastic success and we’ve been overwhelmed by the response from customers.

It’s such a special scheme because it’s local people who decide how the money will be spent in their community.”

Blakey, secretary of MCDT, said: “We are calling for shoppers to help us to secure a grant from the Bags of Help scheme by voting for us at their local Tesco store.

The funds are available for community groups and charities for local projects that bring benefits to communities.

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ELITE RIDERS RACE OUR ROADS Bearsden and Milngavie residents can look forward to seeing some of Europe’s top riders as they race on local roads this month.

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Some 300 elite road cyclists will take part in the exciting time trials – and city centre road races – as part of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

The time trials, for men and women, will start in Glasgow on Wednesday August 8 and head through the west end, to Bearsden and Milngavie before journeying further through East Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire.

The women’s TT follows a route through Balmore before returning to Glasgow, while the men’s race takes a longer route to Stirling and then back to Glasgow.

There will be further road races as part of the European Cycling Road Championships in Glasgow on August 5 and 12 with riders completing a series of laps in the city centre.

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Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC) president Rocco Cattaneo said: “It will be the first time the UEC European Cycling Road Championships elite races have taken place in the UK and we’re delighted to bring this event to Scotland.”

Thomas Glen, Depute Chief Executive for Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate

Assets at East Dunbartonshire, said: “This is a great opportunity to showcase the stunning backdrop of East Dunbartonshire and enable supporters to cheer on the elite cyclists.”

Other Glasgow 2018 sports in Glasgow and Scotland include aquatics, gymnastics, rowing, triathlon and a new European Golf Team Championships at Gleneagles. Athletics will take place in the championships’ partner city of Berlin in Germany.

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PAINTER & TRAIL RACE SERIES A SELL-OUT SUCCESS new trail running series founded by two local DECORATOR Arunners has been hailed a huge success.

The TrailFest Scotland Summer Solstice races were the brainchild of Ryan Scott and Jo Cowper who live in Mugdock Village.

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AWARDS JOY FOR BEARSDEN NURSERY A local nursery won three accolades in a prestigious early years awards programme.

Bearsden South Church Nursery was runner up in two categories, Healthiest Nursery in the UK and Best Nursery in Scotland, and was Highly Commended in the Manager of the Year UK award.

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TV VET’S PUPPY LOVE A veterinary surgeon from Bearsden is taking part in a national CBeebies programme to teach children about his work.

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Dermot Mullen and his two daughters, Orla, six, and Colette, four, were part of the filming for an episode of Ferne and Rory’s Vet Tales, along with their 11-yearold Jack-a-doodle, Rosie.

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Orla and Colette had their time on camera, too, playing with Rosie in the garden at their house before her operation.

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DAVID IS TOP ‘DISRUPTOR’ of £9 million since 2015, moved to new facilities to accommodate a growing staff and opened operations in the US.”

Milngavie businessman David Venebles, CEO of Synpromics picks up his award

A Milngavie businessman has won a prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year award that praised him for his vision and great strategy.

David Venables, CEO of gene control technology company Synpromics, triumphed in the Disruptor category of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 in Scotland. Another local businessman, Philip Grady, CEO of Castlight, was also shortlisted for the award.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates the contribution of entrepreneurs to the UK economy and this year celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Disruptor

category recognises entrepreneurs “with the vision and courage to challenge the status quo” and for “shaping and improving our working world and constantly striving for excellence”.

The judges praised David for his clever business model. They said: “David took on Synpromics in 2015 with less than two months’ worth of cash and only seven staff.

With his vision and great strategy, the company has raised in excess

Receiving the award, David, who lives in Milngavie with his wife and family, said: “I’m thrilled to receive such a prestigious award, especially when up against so many fantastic entrepreneurs contributing so much to the Scottish economy.

“Synpromics continues to grow and thrive, revolutionising gene control and promoter design, and I am delighted to be leading our dedicated team to furthering this goal.”

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The KVO Big Band is keen to hear from trombone and saxophone players, a guitarist, and they will also welcome trumpet players.

David Sherry, from the band, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;New players should be fairly good at reading music and be able to play to a reasonable standard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We play all sorts of big band music from the 40s right up to big band arrangements of Abba, The Beatles, Michael BublĂŠ, Elvis and many more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The music can be challenging, but we always play to entertain our audience and ourselves.â&#x20AC;?

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NEW WEBSITE FOR ART CLUB Bearsden Art Club is delighted to announce the launch of a new website this summer.

The fresh and modern look of the on-line platform allows the historic club to better inform members and the public about art events and classes.

The club celebrates 65 years in 2018 and boasts a full membership of 200 people from Bearsden and Milngavie. It currently has a waiting list.

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BEARSDEN’S NEXT BIG THING! A Bearsden-based production company is taking a new play to the Edinburgh Fringe this month.

Adapted from the novel, The Next Big Thing, by Scottish Government Brexit minister Michael Russell, the play is described as a funny, fastmoving and thoughtful fable of modern Scotland.

The live action includes a filmed scene in which Jane McCarry (Still Game) appears in an on-screen cameo playing TV interviewer Morag McLeish, described as “a nasty wee besom”.

Members are requested to keep an eye on the new website for details about the start of the new season of sessions in October.

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BALLET

The first ballet school, the Académie Royale de Danse, was established in France in 1661.

Today there are three main forms of ballet: classical, neoclassical and contemporary. Ballet's conventional steps, grace and fluidity of movement are a great foundation for dance in general.

HIGHLAND

Highland dancing is a style of competitive solo dancing developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries in the context of competitions at public events such as the Highland games. It is often performed to the accompaniment of bagpipes.

MODERN JIVE

Modern jive has evolved from jive and swing into one of the simplest of all partner dances.

There's no footwork to learn so within half an hour your local club will have you turning and spinning to the biggest chart hits of today and yesterday, with lots of different partners.

STREET

Street dance describes urban dance styles that evolved in the street, school yards and nightclubs, including hip hop, popping, locking, krumping and breaking. These dances are practised competitively, as well as being an art form and a great workout.

BALLROOM

CONTEMPORARY

Ballroom dancing has made a comeback in recent years. There are many styles of ballroom dancing from around the world, such as the waltz, tango and foxtrot, and each has specific step patterns.

It is essential for both partners to know the steps so they can dance together.

Unlike dances such as ballet, contemporary dance is not associated with specific techniques. In contemporary dance, people attempt to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies to produce dances that are often deeply personal.

LINE DANCING

MODERN JAZZ

Line dances are choreographed dances performed in unison by a group of people in rows. Anybody can do it and the steps are easy to learn. Beginners can enjoy dancing to a whole range of routines to all genres of music. You don't need a partner so it's great for meeting people.

SALSA

Salsa dancing is a fun and flirtatious form of partner dancing, fusing steamy Afro-Caribbean and Latin styles into simple and lively movements. The basic steps are easy to learn, and you'll salsa your way across the dance floor before you know it.

TAP

Tap dance uses shoes with small metal plates on the soles to make the dance itself part of the music. Tap evolved in America and had its roots in African dance, Irish dance and clog dancing.

Tap is as popular today as it was in the heyday of the great Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly musicals.

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Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Jazz dance was popularised in the US by the big bands of the swing era. It offers a full body workout, developing dance ability, flexibility, strength and rhythm.

SCOTTISH

Scottish Country is a social dance involving groups of couples dacing to set routines. These dances are set to musical forms (Jigs, Reels and Strathspey Reels) which come from the Gaelic tradition of Highland Scotland, as do the steps used in performing the dances.

ZUMBA

Zumba is a popular fitness programme inspired

by Latin dance. The word "Zumba" comes from a Colombian word that means to move fast and have fun. Using upbeat Latin music together with cardiovascular exercise, Zumba is aerobic dancing that's great fun and easy to learn.

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Classes held in

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with Manjulika

TUE: Yoga for All : 10-11am | TUE: Yoga for Men: 7-8pm Teaching 1-2-1 and pregnancy Yoga

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HELEN ROBERTSON Over 6O’s Exercise Baljaffray Parish Church Mon & Wed 10-10:45am Classes Commence Mon 3rd September

0141 943 0341

Start date: Thursday 16th & Tuesday 21st August

For further info contact Helen on 0141 942 1283

Milngavie

Tuesday & Thursday: 6-7pm C.E Centre, Allander Road

Wednesday: 9:30-10:30am Guide Hall, Oakburn Avenue

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August 2018 | Legal Matters

YOGA DAY SUCCESS

Legal Matters

A local yoga teacher hailed a recent International Yoga day event a great success.

with Gill Bowman BA LLB

Manjulika Singh, who runs Yoga with Manjulika, said of the event on June 21: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is now an annual event enjoyed by many people in the local communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the challenges of strike action leading to closure of the Bearsden Hub it was a very successful event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank all the yoga teachers for giving their sessions

This month: WORKING CONDITIONS for free and I am grateful, too, for the helpers on the day.â&#x20AC;?

Yoga with Manjulika takes place on Tuesdays in Bearsden Burgh Hall. Call 07851 009468 or email contact@yogawith manjulika.co.uk for details.

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The whole of the UK has recently been enjoying unprecedented warm weather. Although this is generally welcome, it has also created some uncomfortably hot indoor working environments and complaints about working conditions.

Guidance for employers and employees can be found in the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which provides that during working hours the temperature in all indoor workplaces must be reasonable.

There is no legal minimum or maximum working temperatures to determine what reasonable is or precisely when it would be considered too cold or too hot to work.

However, it does suggest that the temperature should be a minimum of 16ÂşC or 13ÂşC if employees are doing physical work.

Unfortunately, there is no guidance for a maximum temperature limit provided for. There is a requirement that employers must adhere to health and safety at work law that includes; keeping the temperature at a comfortable level and providing clean and fresh air.

In the event you feel your workplace is too hot to work comfortably then you should raise this directly with your employer initially who should take appropriate and reasonable steps to address this with you and any other employees affected.

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What's On...

YOUR DEFINITIVE EVENTS DIARY FOR THE BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE AREA

Nick Harper @ The Fraser Centre

More info on page 24

SUN

05

AUG

JAW BREW BAR AND LIVE JAZZ Gavin's Mill CINEMA CLUB: GRAVITY Mugdock Theatre

SUN

26

AUG

MON

20

AUG

JUMBLE SALE Cairns Church, Milngavie

Email your September events to info@thecommunitymagazine.co.uk Deadline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday 8 August

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Calendar of events

Hilton Bridge Club St James the Less Church Hall 10am. A friendly, relaxed Bridge Club.

New members and visitors welcome.

07910 776591

Wednesday 1st

Milngavie in Bloom's Big Clean Sweep

Milngavie Cricket Club

Outside Fraser Centre 10am. Join us for a litter-pick with the Clean Sweep branch of Milngavie in Bloom. Meet outside the Fraser Centre.

The session usually lasts two hours. ronamacleod@hotmail.co.uk

Breathe Easy

NIGHTRun

Thursday 2nd

Stirling County Cricket Club 6.00pm. Milngavie play Callander in a West Stirlingshire league match.

Anyone who would like to help the club, in a playing or non-playing capacity, is invited to get in touch.

0141 563 7871 redtriker@hotmail.com

Weekly

Milngavie Train Station 7pm. 10k run tonight with a 5k every second week. All runs are for fun and not a race. www.trailfestscotland.com Weekly

Self-Defence Course Milngavie Folk Club: McCusker and Woomble and Friends Milngavie Town Hall 7.30pm. Friends will include Heidi Talbot and Louis Abbott. Performing Before The Ruin and more selections! tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

The Fabulous Tattie Race Lennoxtown 2-3pm. Is your spud a speedy spud or a starchy dud? Find out by building a mini raft and racing your potato down the river rapids. Meet at the car park first right on Station Road, Lennoxtown. Cost ÂŁ1.

0141 956 6100

St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary, Milngavie 7:15pm. Learn self-defence techniques in our fun environment run by Bearsden Martial Arts Club. www.bearsdenmartialarts.org Weekly

Gillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga Class St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, Stewart Street 7:30pm. Yoga strength and flexibility.

07443 417371 Weekly

Margaret McBain Dance Classes Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 7.30pm. Ballet.

0141 956 3388 â&#x20AC;˘ 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Weekly

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Gardens & Landscapes

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ACE WASTE SERVICES HOUSE CLEARANCE SHOP CLEARING LOFT CLEARING GARAGE CLEARING GARAGE DEMOLITION OFFICE EQUIP CLEARANCE RUBBISH REMOVALS

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BADMINTONscotland Allander Leisure Centre 7pm. Badminton Club.

07825 054629

Fraser Centre 1:30-3:30pm. Our Carers CafĂŠs are monthly get-togethers where you can chat with other carers over coffee.

No need to book, just come along. carerslink.org.uk

Milngavie Town Hall 10:15-11:15am. Gentle hatha yoga class.

07443 417371

Allander Bridge Club Milngavie C.E. Centre 7pm. Friendly long-established club welcomes new members and visitors (with partners). First 2 weeks free.

New session begins on 6 September.

0141 931 5512 ianmargaret1963@gmail.com Weekly

Jog Scotland Milngavie Clock 6.30pm. A relaxed and friendly run, covering distances between 6-10k. All runners welcome. Free jogscotlandmilngavie@gmail.com Weekly

Waitrose, Milngavie 10.30am-12noon. New drop-in meeting for anyone interested in stamp collecting.

07833 706962

Look out for new location 7pm. Meets first Thursday of every month for meal and live entertainment.

0141 942 5241

AFTER

United Free Church, Milngavie 2-4.30pm. Do you enjoy an afternoon at the flicks? Then come along and join us at our monthly Dementiafriendly screening followed by tea/ coffee and cake. Open to all in the Community.

Weekly

Betsy Barclayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladies Leisure Circle (Golden Girls)

BEFORE

The Picture House

Milngavie & Bearsden Carers CafĂŠ

Stamp & Postcard Group

John McCann Transform your garden...

Training Room, Waitrose Milngavie 2pm. Lung sufferers and carers meet to share, learn and enjoy some company. bill.underes@virginmedia.com

Friday 3rd

Margaret McBain Dance Classes Cairns Church Hall, Milngavie 11am. Prime Movers.

0141 956 3388 â&#x20AC;˘ 07778 137623 mar.macbain@ntlworld.com Weekly

Gillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga Classes

Weekly

Saturday 4th Milngavie Makers Market Milngavie Town Hall 11am-4pm. Nice people. Nice things.

Over 30 unique stalls with highquality handmade products made in Scotland. milngaviemakersmarket@gmail.com

Sunday 5th Cairnhill Woods Active Sunday Main Entrance, 104/106 Henderland Road 2pm. Come along and help maintain fabulous local woodland.

Volunteering between 2-4pm, any help appreciated. Tasks vary from cutting back rhoddies or overgrown brambles, planting trees, digging ditches and maintaining paths.

07899 028534 cairnhillwoodsgroup@gmail.com First Sunday of every month

Mugdock Superdog 2018 Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Can you control your canine companion in the countryside or is your best friend just barking mad?

Try out our crafty agility course and fun contests. All dogs welcome, but beginners only, please. Meet in the overflow car park near the Visitor Centre. Cost ÂŁ2, with proceeds going to Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre.

0141 956 6100 Free Design Service

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What's On Calendar | August 2018 Charity Car Boot Sale

Apps for Beginners

Tesco Car Park 7-11:30am. £10 per car, £12 for small vans & £15 for larger vans. Sell your unwanted items. The fee for parking your vehicle goes to charity.

Bearsden Library 2pm. Learn how to download an App from Apple’s App store or Google Play. Drop in with your portable device. Please remember to bring along any passwords for your devices!

0141 777 3021

Weekly

libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Jaw Brew Bar and Live Jazz Gavin's Mill, 3 Gavin's Mill Road, Tesco Car park 12 noon. Live Sunday afternoon Jazz on the terrace in front of Gavin's Mill with bar provided

by Jaw Brew. Bar open from 12 noon, Live music from 2pm.

0141 955 0437 office@gavinsmill.org

Monday 6th Bearsden Bridge Academy The Court Room, Milngavie September to May 4pm, Improvers Class 5.30pm, Beginners Class 7pm, Improvers We are unique in this area in that anyone is welcome to join us on a Monday evening without a partner, so why not come along and join us as we seek to improve?

Next Beginners Class, 3rd September

Bearsden Dementia Resource Centre 7-9pm. Catch up with other carers in similar situations and to cover the topics that you really want answers to when caring for someone with dementia. The meetings are for carers only, and every meeting we are joined by a dementia specialist.

There’s no need to book, just come along on the night. carerslink.org.uk

iPad for Beginners

Baljaffray Parish Church 10-10:45am. Over 60s exercise class.

0141 942 1283 Weekly (also on Wednesdays)

Antonine Bridge Club Bearsden Ski Club 7pm. New members and visitors welcome to this friendly but competitive club. 2018/19 session starts 3rd September.

0141 942 8262 doracossar@gmail.com www.bridgewebs.com/antonine Weekly

Bumps and Bundles Bearsden Baptist Church Parent and toddler group meets every Monday that isn’t a holiday.

0141 563 7830 • 07982 248764 www.bearsdenbaptistchurch.com

Social Sewing

pfe263@gmail.com Weekly

Weekly

If you require cost effective, reliable heating and plumbing engineers then look no further.

We cater to all domestic and business customer's central heating systems, gas services and plumbing requirements.

0141 563 9607

Weekly

Tuesday 7th

Bearsden / Milngavie 8pm. Join us on Monday nights for some social sewing, a wee cup of tea and a chat. Bring your own machine, the project you're working on, and we can all share stories of our makes and maybe even swap patterns and fabric in the future! Please text or email for the address.

07715 104550 sewciable.glasgow@gmail.com

Peter Edmond 0141 563 8223

New Kilpatrick New Halls 7:30pm. Live music, good exercise for both mind and body, dances taught by a qualified teacher, friendly atmosphere, tea interval.

No need to bring a partner.

0141 942 7519

Bearsden Dementia Carers Group

Cheery Ladies Keep Fit

Sunday 5th

NK Scottish Country Dance Club

0776 885 5100

www.mercerplumbingandheating.co.uk 33 KELVIN CRESCENT, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW G61 1BT

Milngavie Library 2pm. These sessions will guide you throu gh the basics of setting up, navigating and using your iPad. 0141 956 2776

Acorn Bridge Club Court Room, Milngavie Town Hall 7pm. A friendly club that welcomes new members.

0141 942 7232 Weekly

Senior School Drop-in Kilmardinny Arts Centre 3:30pm. After school the studios are free to help encourage and support students in their creative coursework. These are flexible and messy spaces perfect for painting, spraying and constructing. Studios are staffed but not tutor-led.

0141 777 3143 Weekly

libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Jog Scotland

Kelvin Choir

Allander Leisure Centre 6:30pm. For mixed to any ability. laura.sherriff@ eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Upper Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Bearsden 7.30-9.45pm. Love to sing? Come and join Kelvin Choir. Kelvin Choir is a four-part, non-audition community choir that is always looking to welcome new members to its ranks. kelvin.choir@virginmedia.com www.kelvinchoir.com Weekly

Yoga with Manjulika Bearsden Burgh Hall 10-11am. Yoga for all. Weekly 7-8pm. Yoga for men. Weekly One-to-One Locum. Anytime 07851 009468 contact@yogawithmanjulika.co.uk

Weekly

Wednesday 8th Craigdhu Writers Milngavie Community Centre, Quiet Room 10am-12pm. Our group of freethinkers are meeting monthly over the summer and look forward to welcoming any new members who would enjoy sharing our readings and writings.

07842 531656 craigdhuwriters@btinternet.com Second Monday of every month

Furniture Clinic LEATHER CLEANING & RESTORATION SERVICE

BEFORE

AFTER

Professional cleaning, repair & restoration service for leather, fabric and wood • Leather Cleaning • Leather Repairs • Colour Restoration • Fabric Cleaning • Re-Upholstery • Foam Repairs • Stitch Repairs • Car Retrimming • French Polishing

t: 0141 404 0455 m: 07850 415 674 glasgow@furnitureclinic.co.uk Find us at www.furnitureclinic.co.uk Unit 4, 7 Campsie Road, Kirkintilloch G66 1SL

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August 2018 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events

Saturday 11th

Tuesday 14th

Milngavie Folk Club: Wizz Jones

Smartphones for Beginners

Bang Together a Bird Box

Fraser Centre 7.30pm. Wizz Jones has been playing his own brand of folk-blues since the late 50's and still can be relied upon to put on a fine show of old and new tunes mixed in with anecdotes and his unique sense of humour. Some of the best blues, contemporary and traditional acoustic guitar music around is attributable to this man who is at the roots of the English folk and blues scene.

07743 885991 jason@jmsconcerts.co.uk tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

Boghead Wood, Kirkintilloch 2-3pm. Help out our feathered friends by building a nice cosy bird box to be put up in Boghead Wood. Join in with the Ranger Service anytime. Meet at foot of Glenwood Road off Boghead Road G66 4DY. Bring a hammer if you have one! Free.

0141 956 6100

Thursday 9th Crafty Carers Milngavie Milngavie Enterprise Centre 1:30-3.30pm. Our Crafty Carers monthly meeting. No need to book, just turn up. You can bring your knitting, sewing, cross-stitch, card-making kit (or whatever you are working on), or you can just come along for a cuppa and a blether. carerslink.org.uk

Milngavie Cricket Club Doune Cricket Club 6.00pm. Milngavie play Doune in the West Stirlingshire League.

Anyone who would like to assist the development of the club, in a playing, or non-playing capacity, is invited to get in touch.

0141 563 7871 redtriker@hotmail.com

Milngavie Library 2pm. This will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your Smartphone.

0141 956 2776

libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Also runs on Friday 31st August

Come and Try Conservation Volunteering

Friday 10th Milngavie Folk Club: Nick Harper Fraser Centre 7.30pm. Son of legendary Roy Harper, Nick has been described as 'One of the finest guitarists of his generation, his soaring vocal range and propensity for epic song place him somewhere between Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley' (Mojo). A folk troubadour, an acoustic balladeer – with a touch of rock 'n' roll on the side. He's not folk.

He's emo skiffle. Pastoral hard rock.

Progressive soul. tickets.jmsconcerts.co.uk

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Kirkintilloch 10.30am-12pm. Wear your wellies and help take care of Merkland Local Nature Reserve. Minimum age 10yrs, 10-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Free.

0141 956 6100

Bearsden Makers Market Bearsden Community Hub 11am-4pm. An Artisan Market offering handmade gifts, food and accessories, all produced by local crafters. Supporting small businesses in the community.

07872 619370 bearsdenmakersmarket@hotmail.com

Sunday 12th Climb in Glen Lyon Glen Lyon 7am. Glen Lyon lies just north of Ben Lawers where there is a wide range of Munros and Corbetts. Specific hills to be climbed will be decided on the day.

0141 956 2506 mail@milngaviemountaineeringclub.org www.milngaviemountaineeringclub.org

Monday 13th iPad for Beginners

£72 SCOTIA CONTR ACTS

Also runs on Monday 20th August

Milngavie Scout Hall 10am. Family Bugs (0-5 years).

11am. Mini Bugs (6-24 months).

12pm. Baby Bugs (newborn to crawling). Sensory, play-based music & singing classes. Try 3 classes for £12. glasgownorth@musicbugs.co.uk www.musicbugs.co.uk/ glasgow-north Weekly

Thursday 16th Milngavie Dementia Carers Group Milngavie Enterprise Centre 10.30am-12.30pm. Each month there will be a chance to catch up with other carers in similar situations and to cover the topics that you really want answers to when caring for someone with dementia. The meetings are for carers only, and every meeting we are joined by a dementia specialist. There’s no need to book, just come along carerslink.org.uk

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Painters And Decorators

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Patio & wall construction | Turfing Decking | Fencing | Drainage specialist

Interior & Exterior Paint Work • All Work Guaranteed

BUILDING

Tel: 0141 942 5899 Mob: 07581 043143

Garage conversions | Renovations Foundations & retaining wall construction Extensions | Garden buildings

www.scotiagardens.co.uk

libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk

Music Bugs

FREE ESTIMATES

GROUNDWORKS

07818 002770

Bearsden Library 2pm. These sessions will guide you through the basics of setting up, navigating and using your iPad. 0141 777 3021

Thursday 16th

CALL FOR FREE QUOTE & ADVICE

Andrew Steele • Adam Steele 19 Cromarty Crescent • Bearsden • Glasgow • G61 3LU

24 | To advertise, call Martin or Debbie now on 0141 433 1526

What's On Calendar | August 2018 Milngavie Cricket Club Hughenden Sports Club 6.00pm. Hillhead CC play Milngavie in a 20-over match. Anyone who would like to assist the development of Milngavie Cricket Club, in a playing, or non-playing capacity, is invited to get in touch.

0141 563 7871 redtriker@hotmail.com

Saturday 18th Milngavie in Bloom's Big Summer Clean-up Outside Gavin's Mill in the Tesco Car Park 10am. Join us for our Big Summer Clean-up with the Clean Sweep branch of Milngavie in Bloom. Meet outside Gavin's Mill in the Tesco Car Park. All volunteers welcome. ronamacleod@hotmail.co.uk

Kirkintilloch Collieries Walk Kirkintilloch 10.30am-12pm. Find out about the geology of the Kirkintilloch area and the industry that arose from it then all but vanished again. Join the Ranger Service on this 6-mile circular walk visiting a nature reserve, wandering countryside corridors and the canal, and even go up a bing! Booking essential. Cost £5.

0141 956 6100

U3A Monthly Meeting

Sunday 19th

St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bearsden 11am-1pm. Callum Christie will give a talk on the Last Years of British Colonialism in Africa.

Creepy Crawlies and Conservation Milngavie 10.30am-12pm. Parents, get your hands dirty with a taster in practical conservation work while your children have a fun time hunting for insects nearby with a Ranger. Meet the Rangers at the Mains Park side of Muirlees Crescent, Milngavie G62 7JA. Turn up and join in anytime, just follow the signs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear wellies. Free.

0141 956 6100

Forest School, Mugdock – Whittle Away!

Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. Join the Forest School Ranger and have a go at developing your skills in the ancient art of whittling. Outdoor activities for 8-12-year-olds.

Booking essential. Cost £7.

0141 956 6100

07592 501648 https://u3asites.org.uk/bam Chair Yoga

Monday 20th Cinema Club: Gravity Mugdock Theatre 2-4pm. Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a medical engineer on her first shuttle mission. Her commander is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney), helming his last flight before retirement. Then, during a routine space walk by the pair, disaster strikes: The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Ryan and Matt stranded in deep space with no link to Earth and no hope of rescue. Booking essential. Cost £4 each.

0141 956 6100

Monday 20th

Tuesday 21st

Mini Professors Science Classes

Walk – Milngavie Loop, Insect by your Ear

Bearsden Guide Hall 10am & 1:30pm. New Term of Mini Professors Science Classes.

Hands-on science fun for children age 2-5 (and their adults!). Nursery sessions also available for the new academic term.

07471 477566 glasgownorth@miniprofessors.co.uk

Mugdock Country Park 2-4pm. A Ranger-led walk in and around Milngavie, looking at the insect world as we go along.

Booking essential. Cost £5.

0141 956 6100

Milngavie Youth Café 10.30am-12.30pm. Chair yoga is gentle exercise which can help improve your muscle tone, improve your breathing, reduce stress and give you a sense of well-being – all done while seated, or using the chair as a support. All carers welcome, no booking necessary.

carerslink.org.uk Weekly

Clydebank District Choir Dalmuir Community Centre 7.30pm. Our choir was established in 1991 and we have vacancies in all sections and there are no auditions. All we look for are people who enjoy singing. Our repertoire runs from Bach to Abba to Tony Christie and Louis Armstrong. Remember, singing is good for you as well as being enjoyable, good fun and keeps you smiling.

0141 956 3207 johndu27@hotmail.co.uk

Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included.

Just turn up!

Weekly

Spinning Workshop with Sealy MacWheely Mugdock Country Park 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. Learn to spin on drop spindle and spinning wheel.

2-hour workshop for £30pp. No experience required, all materials and equipment provided. katie@sealymacwheely.com www.sealymacwheely.com

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Calendar of events Wednesday 22nd

Saturday 25th

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Mugdock Country Park Weekly dance classes for children and adults. Lorna Pickford 01360 551689 • 07500 213473 www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk

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Milngavie and Bearsden Sports Club, Milngavie 10am-1pm. Free session for those on the autistic spectrum and their families. 07981 656184 june@creatovators.com

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Forever Active (55+) Allander Sports Centre 11am. Badminton, table tennis and soft tennis with a swim included.

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Go Batty in Bearsden Mugdock Country Park 8:30-9:30pm. Come along and learn about the real stars of the night!

Search for perky pipistrelles and delightful Daubenton’s on this bat-tastic Ranger led evening walk.

Booking essential. Cost £3.

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Mugdock Country Park 10am-12.30pm. Ranger-led handson task to benefit Mugdock’s green places. 16yrs +, no experience necessary. Booking essential. Free.

0141 956 6100

Sunday 26th Jumble Sale Cairns Church Milngavie 10am. All welcome to our annual Jumble Sale. Lots of bargains, books, treasures, clothes, bric-a-brac toys and at the end of shopping a bacon roll and coffee. 0141 570 1221 elbirnam@ btinternet.com

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A Hike into the Past Campsie Glen 1-3:30pm. A fascinating look at the rich history of this local beauty spot on a hike up into the lower foothills of the Campsies. This walk has steep sections on uneven ground and is partly on open hillside with no formal paths. Not suitable for young children. Booking essential.

Cost £5. 0141 956 6100

Ultm8 Warrior: Glasgow Mugdock Country Park 9am-12pm. Ultm8 Warrior is the UK’s first “Junior only” OCR event series! We’ll be offering heats for the following age groups; 4-6yrs (1km), 7-9yrs (2km) and 10-13yrs (3km). Each heat will involve 1, 2 or 3 laps of our unique Ultm8 Warrior Obstacle Course. www.ultm8warrior.co.uk/ ultm8-warrior-events.htm

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Bearsden Choir New Kilpatrick Church New Halls 7.30pm. Rehearsals for the choir’s 50th Anniversary season, in preparation for a performance of Handel’s Messiah in December in the City Halls, Glasgow. We welcome any tenors or basses keen to join the choir for this celebration concert.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOCAL PARKS Residents are being invited to have their say about how local parks can be improved.

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Streetscene Technical Support team is asking people to share their opinions about their local park as part of an Open Spaces Consultation.

The team want to know how often residents use the park; what they like and dislike; and any suggestions for improvements.

There will be a series of online and face-to-face consultations on specific

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This month: SONGS TO REMEMBER parks, including King George V Park in Bearsden, although the consultation form includes the opportunity to comment on all public parks in the region.

This consultation closes on August 15.

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As a way of helping care for and support people with dementia, music has been shown to often have a dramatic effect.

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According to research recently carried out by Santander (Daily Telegraph 21 June 2018), it can now be cheaper to make monthly mortgage payments than pay rent even where homeowners have large mortgages.

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Although buying a property isn’t for everyone, some people can’t wait to get on the property ladder.

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An evening of Syrian culture, history, food and friendship was hosted by Milngavie Refugee Action Group (MRAG).

The event took place at Gavin’s Mill in June and marked the end of Ramadan and celebrated Eid. Syrian refugee families provided the entertainment and food – and an open invitation was given to all.

Dorothy Parkin, of MRAG, said: “There was a great turn-out and guests were greeted with nibbles and refreshments, as well as a welcome from Sue Milne of Gavin’s Mill.

“At the request of the families the theme of the evening was a positive celebration of Syria.”

The event included a photograph exhibition with family pictures

from Syria and Scotland, a craft workshop for children and a picture quiz on the history and culture of Syria presented

by Oudai Tozan, from Syrian Network. Following the quiz, a feast of traditional Syrian food was produced.

Dorothy said: “Food plays a big part in the culture of Syria and it was a great way of bringing everyone together with an opportunity to mix and chat.”

MRAG was set up 3 years ago to campaign for the region to take in Syrian refugees and now helps to support the families that live over here as well as campaigning for the rights of refugees.

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OBSTACLE RACE FOR CLUB CELEBRATES 130TH YEAR historic athletics club that counts many local KIDS AT MUGDOCK An runners among its memberships is celebrating a

A junior-only Obstacle Course Race (OCR) event takes place at Mugdock Country Park this month.

Ultm8 Warrior Glasgow is for age groups four to six years, seven to nine years and 10 to 13 years and will be on August 26.

Each heat will involve one, two or three laps of an unique Ultm8 Warrior Obstacle Course.

There will be 15 to 20 obstacles, including hurdles, net crawls, ramps, walls and a spider’s web.

There will also be warriorthemed obstacles, such as taking on Thor and the Roman shield carry with sponge throwing for parents. Entry is £12.

See www.ultm8warrior.co.uk.

130th anniversary this year.

Maryhill Harriers, which is Scotland’s second oldest running club, was founded in Cannisburn Smithy in Bearsden, on November 2, 1888, by a small group including blacksmith Gilbert Thomson.

The club grew to become a dominant force in Scottish athletics and cross country and by 1937 all Scottish middle and long-distance records were held by Maryhill Harriers.

There were also many Olympic honours and Empire Games (later the Commonwealth Games) titles

and a strong veterans section scored records – still held to this day – at national, European and world level.

The club’s own race, the Nigel Barge race, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, too. It was founded to commemorate Nigel Barge who was killed in action in World War II after his father Kenneth, a club runner, made the proposal.

The club is also proud of its community involvement and maintains close links with local schools, as well as boasting a

burgeoning junior section. The club’s place in the local culture is proudly acknowledged with a stained glass window in Maryhill Burgh Halls.

Scott Coulter, club secretary, said: “In this special 130th year we want to highlight the club to a wider number of people. We often run through Bearsden and Milngavie and we are keen to encourage new members from areas around Maryhill, as well as the community.

“We are a friendly and sociable club, yet we’re still driven by the same passion instilled by our champions. Our blue vests can be seen at numerous races, from parkruns to ultras.”

The club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Glasgow Club John Paul Academy.

See maryhillharriers.com.

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This month, many of us will prepare for the back to school mayhem of new uniforms and shoes.

Thankfully, Foot Medic’s experts have shared some professional insight to make the task of new shoes a little less stressful.

Podiatrist and director, Ciaran Canney says: As a father of two I understand that buying shoes for your child can be a challenging task, however when it comes to school shoes it is important to choose well.

Children can spend up to 40 hours a week in their school shoes and it is likely they will test them out on all terrains and all activities.

During the first 12-15 years of life our feet grow very quickly and external forces such as footwear shape and style can influence the development of the bones in our feet. It is Ciaran Canney therefore essential that when buying shoes for Bsc (Hon) MChs Pod our children we look for shoes that will support and enhance their foot’s growth and function.”

• Consider size and fit. ‘I cannot stress how important correct size and fit of shoes are for your child’s development. Have your child’s feet measured to determine their exact size. Be sure to measure both feet, as one foot can be longer and/or wider than the other. If there is a discrepancy, always choose shoes to fit the larger sized foot’.

• Ensure that there is one thumbs width between the end of their longest toe (not always the big toe) and the end of the shoe. This should be checked when your child is standing, not sitting.

• Make sure the shoes are wide enough by checking that the widest part of the foot corresponds with the widest part of the shoe. Ensure the depth of the shoe is adequate by seeing if your child’s toes can move freely within the toe box at the front of the shoe.

• The shoes need to have a firm heel counter – the section which wraps around the heel at the back of the shoe. Test this by pushing around the outside of the heel counter – it should be strong and stable, not fold down when pushed.

• The shoes should only flex at the toe box…not fold in half. Test this by placing the shoe in between both hands and bend each end of the shoe towards the other. Also, shoes should not twist easily when rotating the front half away from the back half of the shoe as though you are wringing out a cloth.

• Look for shoes that have a secure fastening such as laces or Velcro and avoid slip on shoes if you can.

• Look for shoes with a leather upper or another breathable material and will provide increased comfort. A non-slip sole such as rubber is also of benefit.

• Shopping for shoes towards the end of the day is best to allow for natural swelling of the feet. Take the socks your child will be wearing with their school shoes with you to get a better fit. If your child has orthotics, be sure to also take these when trying on footwear. Always try to find shoes with removable insoles to accommodate the orthotic.

• Finally, don’t forget to ask your child if the shoes are comfortable! A well-fitted shoe should not cause blisters, discomfort or pain.

If you have concerns about your child’s or your own foot health or the way they walk, always consult a HCPC registered podiatrist.

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Ageless Art has organised a successful over-50s group called Mature Makers for the past year and is now launching a pre-school group called Messy Makers and a class for P4s to P7s called Mini Makers.

All groups are led by the two Ageless Art co-founders, Lynsey Hunter and Geraldine Scott, who are also PVG certified facilitators.

Lynsey said: “Our Mature Makers has been running well and we have been grateful for support from the Big Lottery fund for this group.

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“The aim has been to offer an informal get-together for improved wellbeing through creativity, new friendships and a sense of belonging.

“Now we will expand and run a group for three to five-year-olds and another for older primary school aged children.”

Weekly Mature Makers sessions return after the summer break on Friday August 31 at Milngavie CE Centre from 10am to noon.

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A Bearsden final year student completed a 65-mile challenge on foot between vet schools in two Scottish cities to raise funds for charity.

“Instead of stopping we just walked the final miles. We accepted we would arrive in the early hours of the morning. We bandaged our feet, took pain killers and gritted our teeth.”

James said: “It was a challenge beforehand even finding time to train between studying for our final year exams and completing the practicals at the vet college at Garscube. But the run itself was much tougher than we imagined it would be.”

The friends started at 7.30am on June 16 and finished at 2am the following day. James said: “The first 30 miles were a dream.

We felt good, physically and mentally. I remember hitting

From left to right: James Alcorn, Will Mclean and Scott Duncan raised over £3,500 for Motor Neurone Disease Scotland

The friends are still upbeat about their challenge. James said: “All in all it was an amazing achievement and a great thing to have to completed with my mates. We have raised a heap of money for an incredibly worthwhile charity.

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“I was so wrong. At Linlithgow we got caught in a downpour and by Falkirk we were all getting cramps, blistered feet and our knees were sore. The sun lifted our spirits a bit but throwing in the towel looked pretty inviting. We struggled on for another 10 miles or more before myself and Will’s legs gave up the ghost. Scott had a few more miles in the tank.

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