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Winner's Presidential Dinner .......... 3 Join Walk the Blocks ........................ 4 TV Vet's Puppy Love ......................... 5 Say Cheers to Beer ............................. 6 Family Fun Theatre Shows .............. 7 Art at the Heart for Kids ................. 8 Go Outdoors for a Yoga Session ..... 8 Nocturnal Search is a Hoot .............. 8 Fascinating Facts ............................. 10 Go Wilde for Theatre ..................... 10 Vote for Your Local Champions .... 10 Invite to Camera Club .................... 11 Switching on the Tech ................... 12 Late News ........................................ 12 Plants for Pudsey ............................ 14 What's Up Doc ................................ 14 Support Groups .............................. 16 Build Blocks of Creativity ............... 16 Get Kids Active With Parkour ....... 16 Dance Feature ......................... 18&19 Book in For Summer Sessions ....... 20 Legal Matters .................................. 20 Top Tips ........................................... 20

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WINNER’S PRESIDENTIAL DINNER A teenager from Newton Mearns was surprised to win the opportunity to have special dinner with America’s former First Lady, Michelle Obama.

their parents or carers, so if they got mental health check-ups they might find it easier to talk to a professional who could help them.”

Melissa Croft, 14, from Mearns Castle High School, won a competition run by the Hunter Foundation in which she submitted her inspiring ideas for the future of Scotland.

She said: “I was not expecting it at all. I didn’t really think about winning it – I just thought that even if I don’t win, maybe [the judges] will see that this is a problem that needs fixed.”

She joined a dinner with Michelle Obama at the EICC in Edinburgh last month.

She said she was very grateful to have the honour of meeting Michelle Obama.

Melissa came up with the idea of promoting mental health awareness in schools, to enable more young people to succeed, after discussing the issue in her modern studies class.

She researched statistics around mental health issues and how many young people access treatment in Scotland before creating a short video.

Her entry caught the eyes of the competition judges.

Melissa says she was shocked when she found out she was one of the winners of the competition.

Melissa Croft, from Mearns Castle High School won a competition run by the Hunter Foundation

Melissa says the concept is simple: “If we get dental check-ups every six months, we should be getting mental health check-ups, too.

“I thought this could be a good chance to get the word out and spread awareness, and I think it’s good coming from a young person’s perspective.

Melissa won the opportunity to have a special dinner with America's former First Lady, Michelle Obama

“I know a lot of my friends are having a hard time, and I wanted to help them but I didn’t know the way to – I just wanted to spread awareness.

“I think that a lot of the time, young people feel like they don’t have anyone to talk to and they might find it hard to speak to

The Hunter Foundation was created by Sir Tom Hunter, a Scottish businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

He said: “Melissa made us stop in our tracks with her film.

“What all the submissions showed us was that our young people have a strong, powerful voice on diverse but consistent themes from pollution to education, poverty to ambition and it’s about time we listened a lot more to them.”

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If you are looking for a way to get a little fitter and meet new people, a weekly evening walk in Clarkston could be perfect for you.

Walk the Block East Ren is a group that offers free walks of around an hour each Wednesday at 7pm from Clarkston Hall car park.

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Gary said he chose evenings because there are a number of daytime groups already established in the area.

The walks are guided by Gary Mckay, who is qualified as a Paths For All walk leader. He said: “I started the walks because I felt I wanted to do something helpful in my local area.

He added: “If you work or you are busy with children in the daytime, it is more convenient to go for a walk in the evenings.

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to watch. Instead, it’s about animals with minor conditions, which can be treated quite easily, and showing that animals can get sick, just the same as humans.

“Rosie had some little benign warts on her body, which were about the size of baked beans.

They can be harmful if they are left untreated, so the programme shows how we operated on her to remove them.”

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 year old Jack-a-doodle, Rosie.

The show has also focused on pets with matted fur, or animals that need vaccinations.

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

Dermot works as a veterinary surgeon at Rouken Glen Vets in Newton Mearns.

He says the fact he is not only a dad and a pet owner, but also a vet, made him an ideal person to work with on the show.

Dermot said: “The kids absolutely loved it. Lots of their friends already knew who Ferne and Rory were, so they thought it was really cool that I was going to be on the show.”

The programme is aimed at teaching kids aged fourto-eight about how vets go about looking after sick animals.

Dermot said: “It doesn’t focus on animals who are really unwell, or anything which would be upsetting for kids

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FAMILY FUN THEATRE SHOWS The gang will be travelling around the world in 80 minutes, creating musical mayhem wherever they go while finding their elusive keys and the audience is encouraged to join in the singalong silliness.

Packed with favourites like Homemade Band, Parlez-Vouz and Buy Me A Banana, Rocking All Over the World is the perfect excuse to let your hair down, sing, dance and be a musical legend.

Eastwood Park Theatre plays host to new shows from Funbox and The McDougalls

Two family favourites are bringing new shows to Eastwood Park Theatre in the coming weeks, with Funbox and The McDougalls.

The new Funbox show Rocking All Over the World brings the audience on a musical adventure on August 26 at 1pm. while ever-popular Scots stars The Macdougalls are returning to the theatre with Treasure Island on Sunday September 23.

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Meanwhile, ever popular Scots stars The Macdougalls are returning to the theatre with Treasure Island on Sunday September 23. Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit are on a quest to find the lost treasure once belonging to Captain McDougall and his motley crew.

You can help to follow the treasure map across land and sea, meeting some terrific tropical creatures and characters along the way.

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ART AT THE HEART FOR KIDS If you have a budding young artist or two in the family, you could sign them up to a summer workshop this month.

Mini Picasso with Karin Hepburn is a series of two-hour sessions on August 6, 7 and 8 at Mearns Castle Golf Academy, Waterfoot Road, Newton Mearns.

There are morning and afternoon workshops for children aged seven-plus from 11am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

On August 6 the theme is printmaking, on the 7th it’s expressive drawing, while on the 8th children will learn to paint a canvas.

The cost is £15 per child per workshop. Karin also leads adult art workshops called Paint and Sip. Call 07734 544259 or see karinhepburn.com

GO OUTDOORS FOR A YOGA SESSION A special outdoors yoga class for local people is set to take place this month.

The yoga session will be held at Rouken Glen Park on Wednesday August 22 from 6pm to 7pm.

“Rouken Glen Park is a particularly beautiful place to practice yoga.”

Attendance is free and it will be led by yoga teacher Jane Blundell of Seasonal Yoga Experience (pictured).

The outdoors session is for people aged 16 and newcomers are welcome. It’s requested you bring your own mat if possible.

Jane said: “Practising yoga outdoors gives us the best opportunity to tune in the nature around us and experience seasonal energy in its truest form.

Booking is essential for the outdoors yoga session by email at roukenglenpark@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.

“Practising in a large group outdoors will give us a sense of connection to others around us, as well as to our surroundings.

Jane is based in Newton Mearns and teaches regular seasonal yoga classes at the Mearns Castle Golf Academy. She has a fun and inspiring gallery of yogis practising yoga outdoors while travelling.

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NOCTURNAL ANIMAL SEARCH IS A HOOT Join the rangers at Whitelee Windfarm for an evening walk to search for the creatures of the night in their natural habitat.

All the family are invited to come along to the event on August 17 from 8pm to 10pm to find some native nocturnal animals in their homes.

If you’re lucky, you might catch sight of an owl, bat or hedgehog.

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Fascinating Facts

GO WILDE FOR THEATRE An outdoor performance of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Ernest will be at Greenbank Garden on Augsut 17

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It has since been performed and reinterpreted worldwide. The Pantaloons offer an energetic version of the play with a modern twist through dance, music and comedy.

Mark said the audience can expect â&#x20AC;&#x153;all the wit of Wilde's wonderful words mixed with some frantically funny physical humour and live music.â&#x20AC;?

He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to put a contemporary spin on every classic that we adapt for the stage while also keeping the spirit of the play alive.

Theatre goers are in for a treat this month with an outdoor production of Oscar Wildeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous play The Importance of Being Ernest.

It will be performed by The Pantaloons at Greenbank Garden, an 18th century National Trust for Scotland owned property in Clarkston on August 17 at 7pm.

The Pantaloons are a touring theatre company that have staged a wide range of productions, including Shakespeare, and the director

Mark Hayward says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We like a challenge.â&#x20AC;?

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People was first performed in 1895 in London. It is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists try a range of tactics to escape the perceived burdens of social obligations.

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Tickets for the Clarkston production are priced at ÂŁ13.50 for adults and ÂŁ8 for concession.

A family ticket for two adults and two kids can be purchased for ÂŁ37.

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INVITE TO CAMERA CLUB This session, as a result of the club winning the UK Camera Club of the Year competition, three high level Fuji Ambassadors will visit the club to give illustrated talks on various aspects of photography. These will include landscapes, portraiture and fashion/ advertising.

Last year’s President, David Taylor (centre), sharing a joke with trophy winners Grant Hutton and Ken Lindsay

A camera club is keen to welcome photographers – both new and old members – for the first meeting of the 2018-2019 programme.

Eastwood Photographic Society returns with a filled syllabus of weekly events on Thursday September 6 at 7.30pm in Albertslund Hall, Newton Mearns.

Jim McCreery, from the club, said: “We are inviting existing members and also anyone in the area interested in photography who would like to improve their skills with their camera.

“For potential new members there is no obligation to join

immediately. They can come along to two of three meetings to see if it is what they want.”

The club offers a varied programme, between September and April, of guest speakers, workshops, internal club competitions and inter-club events. Club competitions include both digital and print. All of these aspects, in their own way, can provide inspiration, tips and ideas on how to improve the capturing of photographic images.

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Jim said: “The society’s history dates back to the 1940s. In the early days a small group of photography enthusiasts met in the village of Eaglesham. Meanwhile, another group began to meet in the former YMCA building in Stamperland. A few Eaglesham group members joined the Stamperland group and, in 1943, Eastwood Photographic Society was born. Today we are a thriving club and the club’s President Mary Robertson and her committee will welcome new and existing members at our first meeting back for 2018.”

See www.eastwoodps.co.uk for a full syllabus, which will be posted towards the end of August.

VOTE FOR YOUR LOCAL CHAMPIONS Nominations have opened for local community submissions for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

If you know someone who does extraordinary work locally you can show your appreciation by submitting their name for a possible award.

The award was introduced by The Queen in 2002 and is given to people and groups who have demonstrated serious dedication to their local area.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire, Guy Clark, said: “Voluntary groups make such a difference in their communities and make such a massive contribution to people’s lives.”

Nominations need to be in by September 14 at www.qavs.direct.gov.uk.

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SWITCHING ON TO TECH

Late News Monday 6th Summer Holiday Club Maxwell Mearns Castle Church 10am-12.30pm. Come along to our summer holiday club for primary age children and toddlers for 5 mornings of fun, drama, games, songs, crafts and bible stories. Send an email to the address below to book a space.

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East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure is getting technophobes up to speed in the digital age.

It is as important now as ever before to know what you’re doing when it comes to technology and the internet, to avoid getting left behind. It can be daunting and overwhelming, but rest assured there is plenty of help available.

If you are looking to become a bit more tech-savvy, East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure is running regular classes at Clarkston, Giffnock and Mearns libraries to get you

up to speed on using the latest gadgets. For beginners, there is the chance to learn how to use a PC, tablet, iPad, emails, and much more. The advisors will guide you through the techniques and skills you should know to make the most of your digital presence. Or, if you are looking for advice on choosing the right piece of tech, there are lots of options.

If you’re looking for something a bit more specific, there is

the opportunity to learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks, and magazines. All you have to do is bring along your own tablet and your expert will do the rest!

Finally, if you want to use the internet to stay in touch with family and friends, you can learn how to take and share pictures and videocall on Skype or Facetime. All that’s needed is a mobile phone and an email address.

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August 2018 | What's Up Doc?

PLANTS FOR PUDSEY

What's Up Doc? with Dr Nick Dunn

This month: A DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH...?

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is hosting its annual flower show on Saturday September 1, from 2pm and 4pm, in Clarkston Hall.

All money raised at this year’s flower show will be donated to Children in Need.

handicrafts and there is a strong children’s section, supported by local primary schools.

The family friendly event invites children of all ages and adults to come along on the day and get involved.

“It’s sure to be a real family occasion and new for this year we have included a market street of local traders selling crafts, ice cream, fudge and a bespoke jewellery cleaning service.

There will be Pudsey bear themed activities for children, with colouring in, poems and cakes to keep them amused.

Show convenor Fergus Cumming said: “August is a busy time for members of the society as they make the final preparations for their exhibits for the show.

“This is a new departure for the show to keep people entertained for the whole event.

At the end of the show, we will sell off flowers, plants and vegetables in an auction.”

“These can range from flowers and vegetables to baking and

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We all know that alcohol has health risks, but I was recently interested to read that every time we drink alcohol, it causes gut and liver damage and increases body fat!

When we take a drink, the alcohol first causes damage to the gut lining, allowing toxins to more easily enter the bloodstream.

It first gets broken down into acetaldehyde, a chemical toxin that causes nausea and replaces healthy liver with scar tissue.

Acetate is then formed, and each time it’s created, small parts of the liver degenerate and die. The body then

converts acetate to fatty acids which leave fat deposits on the liver, preventing it from working efficiently.

So, every time we drink we increase our liver’s scar tissue, inflammation, fat deposits, cell death, as well as increasing the toxins in our blood. And we wonder why we don’t perform so well the morning after?

On the other hand, the less alcohol we drink the better our sleep, mood, weight and energy levels, as well as clearer skin condition.

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GET KIDS ACTIVE WITH PARKOUR

Age Scotland Helpline

Providing information, friendship and advice through a confidential freephone number.

Tel: 0800 12 44 222

Alcoholics Anonymous

Help for those who may have a problem with alcohol. There’s a meeting near you. Call the national helpline

0800 9177 650

Al-Anon

Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking.

Local meetings available.

24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888

Alopecia Scotland

Those with all types of alopecia age 18 and over (male and female). Tel: 07711 531330

Bridges to Wellbeing

Bridges trained staff deliver short term psychological therapy and counselling to help you develop your coping skills and improve your mood. Tel: 0141 451 0590

Dementia Singing Group

For people with dementia (accompanied by their carer) to enhance wellbeing and confidence. 1st Friday of every month at Merrylea Parish Church margeretdmclellan@outlook.com Tel: 0141 639 6853

Dyslexia Scotland

BUILD BLOCKS OF CREATIVITY Get your children’s creative juices flowing over the summer holidays with LEGO themed activities.

Whether your kids are LEGO lovers or complete beginners, they can get involved in Bricks 4 Kidz classes at Mearns Kirk. There will be the opportunity to build cars, machines or other quirky inventions, as well as motorised creations.

The classes will take place on August 10, with all-day slots available, as well as morning and afternoon sessions.

Regular monthly events usually taking place in Mearns Castle High School showing films and offering Dyslexia support. dyslexiascotland.er@gmail.com

Programmes will be divided up into age groups to ensure all activities are age-appropriate.

East Renfrewshire Carers' Centre (Giffnock) (Young and Young – Adult Carers)

LEGO believes in creating STEMEnrichment with their summer camp programmes, which relates to learning about Science,

A carer's assessment is your chance to talk to the social work department about your situation as a carer. Tel: 0141 451 0866

Homeless and Housing Advice Team

Help for those who may be facing or people who are currently homeless.

Tel: 0141 577 3001

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands Charity

Friendship club for those surfing from isolation, lunch club for people living with dementia and helping those going through the loss of a loved one. Tel: 0141 639 6555

Memory Lane

Everyone who goes along can benefit from activities such as reminiscing, light exercise, stress relief, arts and crafts and chat. veronica.dunn@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Rape Crisis Centre

Helpline: 0800 121 4685 Enquiries: 01369 700 800

RCA Trist

We seek to limit the effects of alcohol, gambling and other problematic behaviours on the individual, their families and the wider community as a whole by providing a range of services and interventions.

Tel: 0141 887 0880

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For free advice and help and to be put in touch with local services please call

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West Scotland Deaf Children's Association

Provision of support, advice and friendship to deaf children and their families in the West of Scotland. 281A Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow. Tel: 0141 243 2958 or email wsdcs@btconnect.com

If you are a local support group that would benefit from being in this section, please get in touch.

Tel: 0141 433 8140

Carrie Barr, from Bricks 4 Kidz, says: “We use LEGO bricks to build amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes that engage children in STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGOloving friends.

“Our creative workshops normally feature LEGO mosaics, 3D LEGO Builds, motorised LEGO projects and more. Our camps focus on teaching kids the skills of the future in a fun, friendly and safe atmosphere.”

Find out more at www. bricks4kidz.co.uk/scotlandglasgow/legocamps.

Parkour a way of moving from A to B and includes running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, rolling and other movements deemed most suitable for the situation.

Clarkston after-school club Off Grid Kids has teamed up with charity Movement Park to run the one-off session on August 13 from 1pm to 2.30pm.

The taster session will take place in woodlands and is for children aged eight to 12. There is a maximum of 16 places and the cost is £8.

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August 2018 | Dance Feature

DANCE YOURSELF TO

FITNESS From hip-hop to the foxtrot, dance fever is sweeping the nation, fuelled by popular TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Britain's Got Talent.

Whether you like to jump or jive, tap or tango, shake your hips or your booty, dancing is one of the most enjoyable ways to get moving.

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Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination, and beating stress.

One of the best things about dancing is that while you're having fun moving to music and meeting new people, you're getting all the health benefits of a good workout.

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Dance Feature | August 2018

BALLET

The first ballet school, the AcadĂŠmie 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.

LINE DANCING

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.

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.

CONTEMPORARY

BALLROOM

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.

SALSA

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.

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.

STREET

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 JAZZ

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.

HIGHLAND

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.

TAP

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 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.

ZUMBA

Zumba is a popular fitness programme inspired

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August 2018 | Legal Matters

BOOK IN FOR SUMMER SESSIONS

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB

This month: WORKING CONDITIONS

Locals are reminded to buy tickets for an exciting line-up of top acts that will play at a park festival this month.

The Glasgow Summer Sessions take place from August 22 to 29 in Ballahouston Park.

On August 22 it’s American rock band The Kings of Leon (pictured) that will headline, while on August 25 it’s the turn of British rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen to take centre stage.

The final night of the festival is August 29 American rapper Kendrick Lamar. There will be other live acts playing each night.

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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.

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Saturday 4th

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Clarkston Halls 7:30pm. Learning about the methods of production, coaching on how to make your own wine, meeting with like-minded people, opportunities to enter local competitions. New members welcome.

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Friday 3rd The Beach Boyz Story Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. If you like the Beach Boys® songs, you will love this band!

Guaranteed to leave everyone with a smile on their face, a song in their heart and a truly memorable live music experience to cherish, this is a show you do not want to miss. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 10am. Whitelee Windfarm holds a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season.

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Tennis for Free Cowan Park 1pm. If you're free on a Saturday afternoon and would like to give tennis a try then come to 'Tennis For Free' clubspark.lta.org.uk Weekly

Goalkeeping Academy Giffnock North Amateur Athletic Club 9:30am. Shot stoppers, looking for new goalkeepers to help train with this long-established, successful club. www.shotstoppersgoalkeeping.co.uk Weekly

Fitness, Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts Williamwood High School Get seriously fit in a fun and positive way. Learn boxing and kickboxing drills. Increase your stamina and conditioning. Great classes for both adults and kids.

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Newton Mearns Parish Church 9:15am. We offer small, weekly classes for National 5 and Higher maths. We can help improve results and build mathematical confidence. ptm@gainthegrades.com Weekly

Cycle Station Bike Hire Whitelee Windfarm 11am. Cycle Station's popular bike hire is back at Whitelee Windfarm every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season, weather permitting. www.cyclestation.org.uk Weekly

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The sessions develop musicianship skills by using a Kodaly approach to teach fun songs, games, rhymes as well as playing percussion. Tea/ coffee available for accompanying adults. rootsintomusic@hotmail.com

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Glasgow Line Dancing

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12 Church Road, Giffnock G46 6JR 7pm. Orchardhill Fusion is an informal, fun gathering where teenagers can enjoy some time out on a Sunday evening! www.orchardhill.org.uk

Busby Parish Church, G76 8EB 2pm. No partner, no fancy clothes or footwear required. Fun easyto- follow routines. £4 pay as you go, please wear flat shoes.

07783 027 757 info@glasgowlinedancing www.glasgowlinedancing.co.uk

Eastwood Health Centre 11am. You could meet a bunch of new friends. No programme. No agenda. Just come and meet other folk like yourself.

Mearns Primary School 7:30pm. Friendly, relaxed and fun football for anyone 50 plus. www.ercultureandleisure.org

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AutoScots Car Club

Combat Concepts Williamwood High School Learn Jeet Kune Do, KMAX, boxing, Thai kickboxing, Filipino Kali plus many more arts and systems that complement Mixed Martial Arts.

All while having fun and getting fit. SAT: 10-11am & SUN: 12-1pm (5-15yrs). SAT: 11am-12pm & SUN: 1-2pm (16+).

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The Wee Art Studio 27 Morven Drive, G76 7QE 1pm. Come along and find out about New Adult and Teenage classes. Activity table for the kids.

All welcome. www.theweeartstudio.co.uk Weekly

Naseebs Indian Platform, Ayr Road Newton Mearns 8pm. AutoScots Car Club, the Club for Classic, Retro & Sports Car enthusiasts, we're open to all marques, no need to change your club when you change your car.

Arrive earlier to enjoy an Indian meal before the meet. We attend and display at many car shows throughout the year. douglas.hunter@btinternet.com Facebook First Monday of the month

Bridge Club Maccabi Centre 7:20pm. Supported Play, where those who have had bridge lessons, or are returning to bridge, can play and get coaching at the same time. No club membership, no formality, no pressure.

0141 638 6177 bridge.eastren@gmail.com www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

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Monday 6th

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Mearns Castle Golf Academy 11am & 1:30pm. Bring the kids along where they can unleash their inner Picasso at these summer holiday workshops! arinhepburn.com

Rouken Glen Park 1pm. Join the Rouken Glen Park Activity Ranger looking for bugs and beasties in the parks. Booking is essential for this event roukenglenpark@ eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

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Shirokawa Karate Academy Williamwood Parish Church 5pm. We have classes to suit all fitness and ability levels from 6 years to adult. www.shirokawa.co.uk

Mearns Primary School 6:15pm. The Mini Kickers programme provides a gentle introduction to playing football using fun-based football activities. www.ercultureandleisure.org

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Blether and a Brew Mearns Kirk Halls, 404 Mearns Rd, Newton Mearns G77 5BU 2pm. Join Mearns Kirk Helping Hands every alternate Tuesday for a blether and a brew. Tea, coffee, biscuits and good company provided! mkhelpinghands@outlook.com Also on Tuesday 21st

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Stamperland Church Hall, Clarkston 7:30pm. The group’s evolving fourpart repertoire spans everything from Bach to The Beatles and songs from popular classics and musicals.

New members are invited to come along to a weekly rehearsal to see if they enjoy the experience. www.singglasgow.co.uk Weekly

Rock Choir Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am. We rehearse in over 300 towns nationwide and sing our own arrangements of pop, Motown and chart songs with no auditions and no need to read music.

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Yoga Flow Class

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Maccabi Halls 6:30-7.45pm. For many of us life can be challenging. Yoga can give you balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of well-being.

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Greenbank Parish Church 7pm. We are a friendly bunch of all ages; we walk around Clarkston area for 1 hour chatting all the way. www.greenbankglasgow.org.uk

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Calendar of events Whitelee Stroller Striders

First Steps Eastwood Park

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 10am. Join the Whitelee Rangers on their free weekly parent & baby walking group. The group is a fun and enjoyable way to socialise with new parents and always welcomes new members.

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Eastwood Park Leisure Centre 9:30am. For people 50+ who want to start walking and to join a friendly group of walkers; please come along and join in. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

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Yoga for a Healthier Mind and Body Maccabi Hall Studio 6.30-7.45pm. Yoga to improve flexibility, strength, self-confidence and self-esteem. My class is for all levels of abilities. A warm welcome to all newcomers. Please let me know if you need a mat.

07970 487772 ritakinloch@aol.com Weekly

121st Clarkston Glasgow Scout Group 21 Aidan's Brae, Clarkston Beavers, WED: 6-7pm. THU: 6:157:15pm. FRI: 6:15-7:15pm. Cubs, MON: 6:30-8pm. WED: 6:45-8:15pm.

FRI: 6:45-8:15pm.

Scouts, MON: 7:30-9:30pm. FRI: 8-10pm. Explorers, TUE: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk

Wednesday 8th Walk the Block Clarkston Hall, Clarkston 7pm. Meet more people within your community and improve your fitness and well-being. We meet at the entrance to Clarkston Hall car park and walk to Muirend, Giffnock, Eastwood Toll and back to Clarkston Hall facebook.walktheblockeaster

Mearns and Whitecraigs Flower Club

Thursday 9th

Broom Parish Church 4pm. Monthly demonstrations. The club holds practical workshops from time to time to offer members the chance to learn new skills. www.safas.org.uk/Mearns

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Eastwood Sub-Aqua Club Eastwood Park Leisure Pool 7:30pm. Weekly classes for those already qualified in scuba as well as people new to the sport. Minimum age is 14 and all equipment is provided. www.eastwooddivers.co.uk Weekly

Fairweather Hall 9:30am & 10:30am. For adults and children, football classes provide basic movement patterns and improve motor skills through football and play.

Adults join in with their child. www.ercultureandleisure.org

Muirend and Netherlee Badminton Club Netherlee Primary School 7pm. Ladies only, mixed ages and abilities. morag.a@ntlworld.com

Glasgow Line Dancing Giffnock South Parish Church 10-11am. No partner, no fancy clothes or footwear required. Fun easy-to-follow routines. £4 pay as you go, please wear flat shoes.

07783 027757 info@glasgowlinedancing www.glasgowlinedancing.co.uk

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Crookfur, Greenfarm & Mearns Village Community Council Monthly Meeting Fairweather Hall 7pm. Your opportunity to raise concerns & have your voice heard on local issues - we listen to & represent your views to East Renfrewshire Council www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Dogs Trust, Dog School Glasgow

Newton Mearns Parish Church WED: 7-8.15pm. Women's Yoga.

THU: 10.30-11.30am. Mum & Baby.

THU: Pregnancy Yoga. audrey@yogabellies.co.uk

Newton Mearns Parish Church 11:30am (Puppy), 12:30pm (Adult), Dog School Glasgow provides training classes for puppies, adults and rescue dogs glasgowdogschool@ dogstrust.org.uk

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Mearns Castle High School 6pm. Blades of Fire Fencing Club is looking for new members aged 10-18yrs.

Fencing is a social activity and the members of the club are there to learn a new skill, keep fit and enjoy themselves. First two sessions free. www.bladesoffire.com

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Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 10:30am. Book your kids in early for our free fun-filled ‘Boggy Beasties’ summer holiday club and keep them off the Xbox/PS and active through summer 2018! www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/ whitelee-events

Auchenback Resource Centre 1:30pm. Barrhead BabyCafé is a free drop-in offering information and support for pregnant and breastfeeding mums and their families! www.thebabycafe.org

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Friday 10th Singing for the Brain Newton Mearns Parish Church 12.30-2.30pm. Singing for the Brain is run by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and uses singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating social environment.

0141 881 2076 Weekly

CoderDojo Mearns Library 3:30pm. Scratch coding club for ages 7-13. No previous coding experience is necessary. No equipment is required. Computers are available in the library. erlibraries@coderdojo.com www.coderdojoscotland.com Fortnightly

Toddler Group Broom Parish Church 10am. During the school term.

Parents have the opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee while children between birth and 3 years old play together.

Mearns Kirk 9:30am. Children will have the opportunity to visit various stations to create their own, fun-filled day. Kids will be fascinated while activating their motorised creations into full motion using LEGO® Technic components to create dynamic vehicles, inventions, machines and more. Programmes will be customised to each child's age group, and we will work to enhance their skills in problem solving and completing goals.

Full and half day available.

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Sunday 19th

The Pantaloons Present: The Importance of Being Earnest

Elvis Presley Film Society

Greenbank House and Garden 7pm. This energetic and musical production from the critically acclaimed Pantaloons’ infuses Wilde’s witty words with snappy new songs and frantically funny physical theatre to give this perennially popular play a hilarious contemporary twist! www.nts.org.uk More information on page 10

Creatures of the Night Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 8pm. Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers on the hunt for the nocturnal creatures that call the Windfarm their home! www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/ whitelee-events

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Moana

Kids Party In The Park 2018

Eastwood Park Theatre 1pm. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnstone www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk/

Rouken Glen Park 1pm. Features entertainment for all the family from Little Fix (the UK's number one Little Mix tribute act) The Ariana Experience singing all your favourite Ariana Grande songs and DJ Zander Nation!

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Tuesday 14th Brick-Fast Club Busby Library 3:30pm. A brand-new club for 5-9-year-olds to get creative using bricks and Lego! www.ercultureandleisure.org/home Bi-weekly

Thursday 16th

Blackfriars, 36 Bell St, Glasgow 2pm.Elvis on Stage in 1971, 'Young Elvis in Colour' documentary. 1966 feature film.

'Gates of Graceland' episode. elvispresley.filmsociety@ntlworld.com

Cycle Station Bike Hire Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 11am. We will be providing adult and children’s bikes and also electric adult bikes, balance bikes, kids trailers and seats. www.cyclestation.org.uk

Monday 20th Bookbug Session Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

Busby Library; (0-4yrs), WED, 9:30am. FRI, 9:30am. Clarkston Library; (0-4yrs), TUE, 10:30am.

Storytime (3-5yrs), TUE (School term), 2:15pm. (0-18months), WED, 2pm. (0-4yrs), SAT, 10:30am. Mearns Library; (04yrs), WED, 2pm. THU, 10:30am.

SAT, 10:30am. (0-18months), MON, 2pm. www.ercultureandleisure.org/bookbug

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U3A Newton Mearns Parish Church 2:30pm.'Tag-n-Track' - Haley Douglas will be talking about her work with Muirshiel Birds. Come and find out what they do! u3asites.org.uk/eastrenfrewshire/events

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Calendar of events Sunday 26th Funbox: Rocking All Over The World

Saturday 25th Giffnock Beer Festival Braidholm Braidholm Road, Giffnock G46 6EB 12pm. We will have 2 giant marquees filled with some of Scotland's best craft beers and ciders plus craft gin & prosecco bar.

It is a family-friendly event with fairground rides, street food stalls and DJ. Under 18s are free! www.citizenticket.co.uk/events/ giffnock-beer-festival-2018 More information on page 6

Power Walk Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Moor Road, Eaglesham G760QQ 11am. Whether you take the threemile or seven-mile route, you’ll hear powerful stories about the people who Christian Aid works with. www.christianaid.org.uk/events/ power-walk

Eastwood Park Theatre 1pm. Get ready to strut your funky stuff and turn it up to 11 with Pop Princess Anya, Rock Star Kevin and Punk Rocker Gary (formerly of The Singing Kettle) as they embark on a musical odyssey around the globe in their brand-new show eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 28th First Rehearsal Renfield St Stephen's Church, Bath Street, Glasgow 6:30pm. Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir opens its new season in its new rehearsal facility on 28th August 2018 at 6.45pm. The choir is open to new members; no audition is involved nor is it necessary to be able to read music. secretarygpmvc@gmail.com

Wednesday 29th Art Classes for All Ages The Wee Art Studio, Clarkston Small, friendly classes taught by experienced art teacher. New additional Friday kids class, Wednesday teenage workshops and Thursday evening classes.

Caroline 07870 519075 carmbennett@yahoo.co.uk www.theweeartstudio.co.uk

Thursday 30th Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Eastwood Park Theatre 11am. Having established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music and having been described by Mike Russell as "probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear, with their musical magic and quick-witted humour they will pull your emotional strings one moment and have you falling off the seat with laughter the next. eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society – Annual Flower Show Clarkston Halls 2pm. Come along and meet Pudsey bear as the show proceeds this year are going to “Children in Need”.

Also featuring a market street of local traders selling crafts, ice-cream. fudge and jewellery. Exhibits range from flowers & vegetables to handicrafts & Baking. Also a great children’s section,. auction of flowers etc at 4.00pm. www.bachs.co.uk

Doors Open Day Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am. While our present church was built in 1939, we trace our roots back to 1739. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing something of our history, the story of our church ... and of where we are today. www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk

Sunday 2nd Sept Sinatra and Me Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Join 'Best Actor in a Leading Role' award-winner Richard Shelton as he recreates his critically acclaimed performance of Frank Sinatra, which looks behind the iconic blue eyes www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

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OBSTACLE RACE FOR KIDS AT MUGDOCK 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.

Total Swimming Academies was formed over 10 years ago by Olympic medallist and Chair of Swim Safe, Steve Parry.

With around 1 in 2 children leaving primary school unable to swim in the UK, Steve’s mission was to create swimming opportunities for all children aged 3-11, resulting in happier, healthier and safer communities. Lessons are available at Boclair Academy in Bearsden.

Total Swimming prides itself on creating engaging lessons in a safe environment, so children can enjoy themselves while learning an essential life skill.

which is exactly what Total Swimming is achieving and continues to deliver.

Small class sizes, fully qualified teachers and online progression monitoring are just some of the ways in which Total Swimming make the Learn to Swim journey the best it can possibly be – ensuring the process is convenient for parents and fun for children.

Discussing the programme, Parry says: “Giving every child in the community the opportunity to Learn to Swim is something I am passionate about. Swimming is such a vital skill and should be made available to everyone,

“With the help of a fantastic team of truly talented teachers, we give a first class Learn to Swim journey that I’m proud to offer to our swimmers and their parents.

“The recent introduction of direct debit has made swimming lessons even more accessible, making payment easier and hassle free.“ Book your free lesson today at Boclair Academy, Bearsden by emailing boclair@totalswimming. co.uk or calling 0161 764 2224 and quoting ‘August Swim’ before August 30th.

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NEW COURTS AT POPULAR PARK Senior Savvy with Tasnim Rehman

This month: URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

Two new tennis courts have opened in a local park after a £100,000 investment.

Urinary tract infections are caused when E. coli bacteria enters the urethra and travels to the bladder or kidney, it can affect all or different parts of the urinary tract.

East Renfrewshire council has funded the public courts at Rouken Glen Park.

Council Leader Tony Buchanan said: "The tennis courts are a valuable addition to the local area and we look forward to welcoming tennis players of all abilities to the park.

They replace the courts that previously existed in Stamperland, prior to the land being sold by the owners for development.

“Tennis is a great way for people of all ages and abilities to keep fit, stay healthy and have fun all year round.”

The aim is to encourage more people to take up tennis and to make use of Rouken Glen Park in Giffnock.

Councillor Alan Lafferty, Convener for Environment, added: “The courts are a brilliant addition to the park, building on a recent £3 million investment that has seen the creation of a playpark, refurbished visitor centre and redeveloped wall garden.”

The courts are free to use and there is no need to make a booking.

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HIGH JUMP TO EUROS David added: “High jump can be an annoying event sometimes. I missed one bar at 2.23m and that was the only difference between me and Chris as we both cleared the same height of 2.26m.

“That means I just missed out on competing at the Athletics World Cup in London this weekend but hopefully now, after that jump in Birmingham, bigger competitions will open up to me. That height shows that I can perform at the top level.”

A Giffnock North athlete says achieving his goal of qualifying for this month’s European Athletics Championships has made his year.

High jumper David Smith has qualified for the European Athletics Championships in Berlin, after an impressive performance at the British Championships.

The 26-year-old achieved a personal best of 2.26 metres and won a silver medal at

the competition earlier this year. The result secured his place at the tournament in Berlin.

The European Championships will be held jointly in Berlin and Glasgow from August 1 to 12. The athletics will play out in the German capital.

David said: “I was delighted with my result and performance in Birmingham at the British Champs. It has been my aim all year to jump the height to qualify for the European Championships so to do it at the trials and place top two was almost a perfect scenario.”

He just missed out on clinching the gold medal when Englishman Chris Baker also managed to clear 2.26m.

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It has been a stellar year for David, who competed for Scotland at his second Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April, where he finished 10th. He also took part in the Games in Glasgow in 2014.

He has certainly impressed his club in the south side, who took to Twitter to congratulate him: “David Smith takes silver at British Championships with a new PB of 2.26… Well done David from all at Giffnock!”

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SPIDER PARK REDEVELOPMENT JOIN THE FUN OF A LADIES’ DAY An all-female event with “fun, fizz and freebies” is set to take place at Eastwood House in Giffnock.

The Ladies’ Day is organised by The Real Business Women of East Renfrewshire and will be run in support of the charity, Give a Dog a Bone.

The event on September 2, from 1pm to 5pm, will feature some of the best businesses around East Renfrewshire with host of themes, including fashion, lifestyle, crafts, arts, nutrition, mindfulness and wellbeing.

There will be a wellness room and pampering, or you can take advantage of a mini sessions offering lots of tips from experienced business owners.

There will also be a bar serving cocktails and a tearoom for afternoon tea.

In addition, a creche will be in operation. Tinies Glasgow will provide the child care for free but you do need to book in your children. Email to glasgow@tinies.com to book your kids in.

Once you have booked the crèche, you need to buy tickets for the event, priced £9 per person.

Give a Dog a Bone is a charity located on Pollokshaws Road and offers support for local over-60s who are unable to afford a pet but would benefit from the love of an animal.

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Evelyn Baxter and George Mclachlan from Busby Community Council as work starts on the Spider Park

Busby Community Council has been working to transform a children’s play park in Busby this summer.

The Spider Park redevelopment in Busby, next to Cart Mill Family Centre at Cartside Road, is benefitting from a makeover and the area has been redesigned with brand new play equipment.

The new areas featured several swings, a slide, a play and climb zone, a see saw and a ‘chill’ zone, as well as a natural play area and features wet pour safety surfacing.

The work is being carried out

by Wicksteed, the leading commercial playground manufacturer in the UK.

Busby Community Council proposed the redevelopment of the park and offered three options to local children, to get their views and preferences on the design proposals.

They also applied for funding from several agencies for the work at the end of last year and have been keeping residents up to date with developments via their Facebook page, saying they were ‘delighted’ that the upgrading work had commenced.

The official opening of the park takes place on August 4 from 2-4pm, with facepainting, snacks and games. Everyone is invited to come along, join in the fun and celebrate the new play space.

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STUDENT’S SUMMER OF LEARNING to use several new technologies.

My colleagues have been very willing to explain new concepts to me and help me understand what their role entails.”

This is the third intake since their internship programme started in 2016 and previous interns have secured permanent positions within the Company after completing their studies.

Robb McQuiston (top left) from Newton Mearns and his fellow Glasgow University students, Corey Magdziarz, Ryan Smith and Cameron Bennett and Noshin Saiyara (pictured front) will complete their internships at the end of August.

Computing student Robb McQuiston is learning on the job this summer with an internship at the Student Loans Company.

The 21-year-old from Newton Mearns is one of five Glasgow University software engineering and computing science students to secure a paid placement at the Glasgow firm.

Robb, who has been studying for an honours degree in Computing Science, is based in the Company’s digital repayment division.

Robb said: “I am planning to pursue a career as a software developer and applied to SLC’s internship programme as I was interested in discovering how large scale software projects were developed and coordinated across various teams to provide real solutions.

“It’s been a great experience so far and I’ve been learning how

Bernice McNaught from the Student Loans Company said: “As a major employer in Glasgow, we’re delighted to offer five students 12 week-long internships with us this summer.

“During their time with us they will get hands on experience of what it's like to work in a business area that is relevant to their studies which will help them get a head start in their careers.”

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