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Contents Jack Wins Parliament Chair ......... 3 Join Playground of Sound ........... 4 Family Homes Demand ................ 5 Club Snap Up League Win ........... 6 £500 For Fares4Free ..................... 7 Plot a Trip to Open Day ................ 8 Access to Life-Saving Devices .....10 Kira is a Super Volunteer ............10 Art at Heart of Community ....... 11 Want to Play in a Band? ............ 12 Parking Plea at Park ................... 12 Late News .................................... 12 Learn the IT Basics ...................... 14 What's Up Doc ............................ 14 Let Your Kids Act Up .................. 17 New Life for Busby Pub ............. 17 Support Groups .......................... 17 Enrolment Feature .............. 18&19 Get Along to Art Classes.............. 20 Legal Matters .............................. 20 Grease is the Word ..................... 20 What’s On ............................. 21–26

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JACK WINS PARLIAMENT CHAIR A young politics student from Clarkston is delighted to have been elected as chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP).

Jack Dudgeon, 20, and a number of other newly elected SYP members will now have an influence on young people’s issues in Scotland.

The student took a year out of his politics degree at the University of Glasgow to become involved in the SYP. He became vice-chair and, just a few weeks ago, he took over as chairperson, which is a voluntary roll.

In the election, Jack was up against one other candidate and had to pit his ideas against her in a five-minute speech

following a 10-minute question and answer session. The voters then decided whose ideas they liked best.

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Now he is in post, Jack will be working closely with the newly elected Board of Trustees and appointing them with responsibilities, before they take the SYP forward together over the next 12 months.

Jack is also a respected member of East Renfrewshire Youth Forum, which meets in Newton Mearns and Barrhead on alternate weeks.

He hopes to return to university next year. He added: “It's a very exciting time for the organisation because I feel like we have a very passionate and energised board ready to take on the challenges that come with running a national charity.”

It is a goal that Jack, a former pupil of St Ninian’s High School in Giffnock, has been working hard towards.

The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people and was founded on June 30, 1999, the day before the Scottish Parliament was established. Its goal is to “ensure Scotland is the best place in the world to grow up” and members are aged between 14 and 25.

On his election to his year-long role, Jack said: “It’s been a busy, stressful and exciting campaign period, but I am very pleased that the election went my way and I was elected chair.

“It took a few days to sink in and I've certainly needed a bit of time to recover. I’ve put a lot of time and effort in, so I'm delighted that it's paid off.”

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Then on Sunday the line-up includes Hot Chip for their only Scottish festival show of 2019, as well as Django Django, Maribou State, Little Dragon, Honne, The Pictish Trail and Lylo.

The times for the festival at the park on Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, are Friday 5pm to 11pm Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 11pm.

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FAMILY HOMES DEMAND A reported high demand for family homes in local communities has left many hopeful buyers disappointed this summer.

A Clarkston estate agency has confirmed an “unprecedented demand for three-bedroomed family homes in East Renfrewshire”. In just a few months, from January and April this year, Clyde Property sold 15 three-bed homes.

Most of the properties sold within a fortnight and, in total, they achieved a combined value of more than £300,000 above the Home Report.

It’s claimed that high quality education is one of the main attractions for people moving to the region, as well as ameneties.

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Mearns Castle is the local authority’s top performer with three in four pupils (75%) gaining five or more SCQF Level 6 (Highers).

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fun hacks CLUB SNAP UP LEAGUE WIN A WHOLE LOAD OF GRAPES About 700 grapes go into one bottle of wine. That’s approximately 2.6 pounds, if you’re wondering how much “fruit” you get when you uncork your favorite red.

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John Hannah (right) receiving his GPDU medal

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Judge Peter Paterson, GDPU President Peter De Marco and Eastwood President Mary Robertson

Members of a local photography club are delighted to have triumphed in a closely contested end-ofseason league final.

Eastwood Photographic Society took a narrow win over regular rivals, Carluke Camera Club, in the Glasgow and District Photographic Union (GDPU) Image league final.

The final judging, held in East Kilbride, was strongly contested by the six winning clubs from the preliminary rounds. Eastwood took the Lizars trophy by a single point with a unique double being completed when Eastwood’s John Hannah won the top image medal for his photo, Goshawk Mantling.

In other external competitions earlier in the 2018-2019

session, Eastwood was eighth in their first attempt at the Federation Internationale l’Art Photographique (FIAP) World Club Competition. The club also gained fourth place in both the Scottish Print and Scottish Digital competitions held in Stirling.

Individual members gained recognition for their work, too.

Wins came in the annual friendly international with Victoria Camera Club in Canada and the three-way tie with Ayr and Dumfries camera clubs.

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said: “It has been especially encouraging to have many of new members participating enthusiastically in all our activities.”

She added that she is looking forward to the start of the new season, which starts again on Thursday September 5 at 7.30pm in Albertslund Hall, Newton Mearns.

Mary said: “We hope more amateur photographers will join us this coming year. We try to accommodate all levels of photographic ability.

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£500 FOR FARES4FREE struggling to come to terms with civilian life.

The initiative has now been rolled out nationwide to include Ayrshire, north and south Lanarkshire, Aberdeenshire, Perth, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

David said: “The taxi drivers that offer the Fares4Free genuinely want to help. They want to give something back to the veterans and this is their way of helping them.

“Some will go the extra mile, taking the passengers for a cup of tea or sitting with them at a meeting or appointment.

Branch member Ken Harvie and vice-chairman Les Clark presented a cheque for £500 to David Gibson,

A charity was delighted to receive a funding injection last month from the Newton Mearns branch of the Royal British Legion.

A cheque for £500 was presented to Fares4free founder David Gibson by branch member Ken Harvie and vice-chairman Les Clark.

Fares4Free was set up by East Renfrewshire taxi driver David to encourage taxi drivers to give up some of their fares to help veterans who otherwise

face difficulty in getting out to access essential services, such as hospital appointments.

Sustainable support is given to local veterans who have longterm disabilities resulting from military service.

These include veterans who have Alzheimer’s and some younger veterans who are

“It’s great that the charity can help so many veterans in need.”

In East Renfrewshire alone, almost £10,000 of fares have been provided free of charge over the past two years by David and his fellow five badge drivers.

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ACCESS TO LIFE- KIRA IS A SUPER VOLUNTEER SAVING DEVICES More than 20 life-saving devices are being installed in public places throughout East Renfrewshire.

A £25,000 investment by the council will see 23 defibrillators available at all times to the local public.

Locations include Duff Hall, Busby; Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns; Mearns Library; Rouken Glen Picnic Pavilion and Rouken Glen Boaters Café.

The automated external defibrillators (AED) are small machines that can be accessed for use in an emergency if someone suffers a cardiac arrest.

Council Leader, Councillor Tony Buchanan, said: “I am delighted that 23 defibrillators are being installed throughout the local area.”

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A kind-hearted teenager has clocked up 1,000 hours of volunteering and has been hailed as a “role model” to her peers.

From assisting at school clubs, to volunteering at summer camps and charity shops, Kira Henry has given up her free time to help others at dozens of events across the region.

Kira, who is a member of East Renfrewshire Youth Forum, says she began logging her hours as part of her nomination for a Saltire Award, but today has clocked up more than a 1000 hours, which amounts to almost 42 days and nights of continuous volunteering.

The fifth year pupil at Barrhead High School said: “I enjoy helping people whenever I can. If it puts a

smile on someone’s face, it makes me happy.

“I have been volunteering in the school since I was in second year, at after school clubs or the lunchtime club. I will help out any way I can, taking registers and leading groups.

“Outside of school, I am part of the youth forum and this opens me up to other volunteering opportunities, such as litter picks and Barrhead’s Rainbow Run last year.

“I also volunteered at a Race for Life, cheering people on. During the summer, I am one of seven

Kira (right) at the polling station

volunteers at a summer camp, which runs for four weeks.”

Kira says she is inspired and supported by a number of people.

She says: “A lot of the young people inspire me and so does my PE teacher. All my teachers have been so supportive.”

Kira hopes to make a career as a PE teacher or a motivational speaker, but insists she will always make time for volunteering.

Heather McVie Branley, Young Persons’ Community Worker at East Renfrewshire Council and a coordinator at the Youth Forum, said Kira is a “fantastic role model to her peers”.

If you are inspired by Kira’s story and would like to volunteer, visit Voluntary Action’s website www.va-er.org.uk.

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WANT TO PLAY IN A BAND? Do you have children who would like to play in a band this summer?

This month, Mango Music offers the chance for three days of learning music and playing in bands.

The programme is August 6, 7 and 8 from 9.15am to 2pm at the Glasgow Maccabi Youth Centre in Giffnock. Suitable for beginners, kids will learn to play their choice of instrument, play in a band with other young musicians and perform a live concert at the end.

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Information Technology (IT) sessions in Newton Mearns are booking up three weeks in advance due to popular demand.

The free classes take place at The Market Place at The Avenue twice each week and are run by volunteers.

“I can provide help and support with anything from how to copy and paste, to creating an email and sending a photograph.”

They are aimed at beginners or intermediates, who need help with operating their phone, laptop or tablet.

Sessions take place on Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm and Fridays from 1pm to 4.30pm.

IT expert Howard is retired and gives up his time two afternoons a week to lead the sessions .

He said: “I started learning IT around 10 years ago and I understand it, but technology is moving so fast that some people feel they’ve fallen behind and can’t get to grips with their laptop, phone or tablet.

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To book a session, either pop into the Market Place and speak to one of the staff members or volunteers, or call 0141 639 7248.

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New performing arts classes for children start in Newton Mearns this month.

The Vision Perform sessions offer a curriculum that combines performing arts with the Scottish Education Experiences and Outcomes for Expressive Arts.

Launching on Saturday August 24, the classes will take place at Newton Mearns Parish Church on Ayr Road.

Mini Movers is for children aged three to five, from 9.15am to 10am. For older children there are sessions called Vision Perform. This group is split into two age categories, with four to eight-year-olds from 10am to 11am, and seven to twelveyear-olds from 11am to noon.

The founder of Vision Perform, which launched in Ayrshire four

years ago, is Hannah McElnea, who was educated at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London. She has performed on the West End, Princess cruise ships and the Royal Variety show.

Hannah has also worked full time as a primary school teacher.

She said: “We are very excited to have brand new classes starting in Newton Mearns.

“By developing our curriculum using the E&Os we are able to deliver an experience that will enhance children’s development and put them on the front foot throughout their primary school journey and beyond.”

See www.visionperform.com for prices and to book.

The Cartvale is being refurbished and will re-open later this month

A pub in Busby is set to open later this month after a £385,000 revamp.

The Cartvale, on the Main Street, is undergoing the refurbishment

by Star Pubs & Bars and new licensee Andy Crossan.

The aim is to create a family friendly pub serving food with a Scottish slant. It’s reported the Cartvale will also boast “one of the best pub gardens” in the area after a full makeover including decking, plating and seating for almost 100 people.

The opening should be late August and some 15 jobs will be created.

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TIME TO TRY

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The summer holidays already seem like a distant memory, and a distinct chill in the air heralds the onset of autumn – but that doesn’t mean we have to accept that the fun part of the year is nearly over.

We understandably moan about our seemingly never-ending winter, but the “off season” – dark nights, frequent rain – is the perfect time to discover new interests, probably mainly indoors, that can deliver major benefits in terms of self-fulfilment and even career advancement.

There are so many classes and courses available within an easy journey of home that we really are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding something worthwhile to add to our stock of knowledge and experience, even before you consider

diversions which are mainly about entertainment.

Most of us have at one time or another briefly considered learning a language (at least proficiently enough for simple conversation) or playing a musical instrument, but somehow it often seems difficult – in a busy life full of existing commitments – to make it happen.

On the cusp of those long dark nights it’s a great time to consider how best to spend those shouldbe valuable hours that might otherwise be taken up with dull nights in with the TV.

Not everybody fancies the idea of a fitness or dance class, but it’s a great way to stay alert during the long drawn-out winter, or you could consider the potential benefits of a yoga class as a nonstressful way of developing inner confidence and bodily health.

Still on eastern disciplines, the more active among us might consider learning the basics of karate, a skill which is all about self control but which its enthusiasts also find stimulating and rewarding on a variety of personal levels.

The area’s colleges are an obvious first port of call when it comes to deciding just what to choose from the multitude of options on offer, with evening classes – in anything from classical guitar to ancient history – a

standard feature many of us will already have experienced.

However it’s also true that “flexibility” is built into many choices now in a way that was seldom the case in the past, and by carefully studying exactly how particular courses or classes operate you should be able to find a day and time that fits in with your existing commitments – there shouldn’t be the need to add any extra stress to what many of us already find a fairly enervating time of year.

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CBT focus on weight A Cognitive Behavioural Therapist has launched a series of weight management events in Newton Mearns.

The one-day courses take place in Parklands Hotel and Country Club, Ayr Road, and focus on utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to lose and manage weight.

Andrew Kiani, who has recently retired from the Royal Air Force, brings many years of experience in the mental health industry, working with military personnel and civilian clients, to the events.

He said: “The sessions are for people who feel defeated by their apparent inability to lose weight and keep it off. CBT has an excellent track record of success when applied to weight management and can help people to manage cravings, to say no to the wrong foods and to prioritise an individual’s own health and well-being.

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August 2019 | Legal Matters

GET ALONG TO ART CLASSES Local residents are invited to get arty this month as a couple of courses get underway.

Introduction to Screen-Printing is a new workshop that shows you how to create designs and learn a variety of techniques to make prints.

The sessions are on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm from August 26 to October 7 at Clarkston Halls.

Beginners Watercolour is for anyone who has always wanted to try watercolour painting or for people who are keen to build their confidence in this medium.

Classes are Mondays, 10am to noon, also from August 26 to October 7 at Eastwood Park Theatre Gallery.

Booking is advisable.

See www.ercultureandleisure. org./classesforadults.

GREASE IS THE WORD!

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB

This month: IMPORTANCE OF WILLS I was recently surprised to learn that in the UK over 50% of the adult population do not have a will.

A will is an essential legal document that details your intentions as to the disposal of your estate following death.

Dying without a will, known as being intestate, means that the statutory provisions for succession will be applied and your money, property or possessions will be distributed in terms of the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964, which may not accord with your wishes.

In Scotland, if there is no will, a spouse or civil partner has certain automatic prior rights in relation to the heritable home in which they reside

and also in relation to part the moveable estate. In addition to this, any children, spouse or civil partner also have legal rights to a portion of the deceased’s moveable estate.

In a situation of intestacy, any property that remained thereafter would pass to the children, or next closest living relative thereafter.

If there are no further relatives then it falls to the crown. It should be noted that, even where there is a will, those entitled to claim legal rights can choose to do so, whether they have been included in the will or not.

The rules surrounding succession can be complex and I suggest you speak to your solicitor if you require further advice.

If you are looking for a fun evening of nostalgic entertainment, how about a Grease Tribute Show?

Everyone of a certain age – and those who are younger! – will enjoy the songs of the iconic 1978 film, Grease, which starred John Travolta as Danny and Olivia Newton-John as Sandy.

The evening of music, food and drinks is on Friday August 2 at the Busby Hotel, Field Road, Clarkston.

Go Grease Lightning is a new tribute night at The Busby. The evening costs £27.50 and includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, a threecourse meal and a DJ until 1am.

See www.thebusbyhotel.co.uk.

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Calendar of events Social Table Tennis

Thursday 1st Sunshine Club Giffnock United Reformed Church 11.30-3pm. Welcomes people who have been diagnosed with dementia.

A friendly safe environment where individuals can enjoy a light lunch of soup and sandwiches followed by socialising, chatting, games, crafts, painting and singing. The afternoon ends with tea, cake and music.

The cost is £20 per month.

0141 589 6977 Weekly

Vision Coaching School Holiday Camps GHA Rugby Club 8am-6pm. Our camps are suitable for children aged 4+. Vision Coaching provides children with an experience where they can learn and develop the fundamental skills across a range of sports such as football, rugby, cricket, tennis, hockey, dodgeball and many more. Book online. vision-coaching.class4kids.co.uk/camp/3 Runs Mon-Fri until 16th August

Gymnastics Summer Camp Kingston Gymnastics Club G41 1SB 10am-1pm. Our camps are suitable for boys and girls from age 5+, whether beginner or more experienced gymnasts.

Learn new gymnastic skills, play games and have fun! www.kingstongymnastics.org

The Maccabi Centre.

8-10pm. All levels. All welcome 0141 638 6177 suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org Weekly

The Little Garden Kingdom

Greenbank House and Garden 11am. The Little People who live in our garden look after the plants and flowers, as well as keep the naughty goblins away. Use the map to explore the garden, looking for things they’ve left behind. Spot 10 things that belong to the Little Garden Kingdom people to complete the challenge, then return to the café and collect your prize.

0141 616 5126 Daily until 11th August

Summer Fun

Tennis Summer Camps 2019

Giffnock Tennis, Squash & Hockey Club The ever popular Tennis Camps for kids will be running again this year providing fantastic activities during the school holidays. www.giffnock-ltc.co.uk/ tennis-summer-camps-2019 Runs on a weekly basis until 16 August

Oasis Community Café

Thornliebank Parish Church 6pm. We will have board games available should you fancy a game of draughts or dominoes etc, and if you just want a chat with someone, there will be people there to listen and help you.

Open to everyone with free soup and sandwiches. www.thornliebankparishchurch.org/ www.eagleshambeerfest.uk 1st and 3rd Thursday

Greenbank House and Garden 11am. Treat the little ones to a mini picnic basket from the café and head out to enjoy some lawn games, where you’ll make some fun summer memories!

0141 6165 126 Daily

East Renfrewshire ASN Lego Club

Dunterlie Resource Centre 5:30pm. Young people up to the age of 25 are welcome to come along with their siblings or carers and join us for some Lego fun. We have free play, lego sets and games consoles with various Lego games. www.facebook.com/Eralegoclub Bi-weekly

Macmillan Move More

Barrhead Foundry 11am. A FREE weekly gentle movement class for people affected by cancer. A class to get you moving but help you relax as well. 07867 441489 Weekly helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

Computer Basics

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12-5pm. Need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone?

Join us at the Market Place Newton Mearns, for our free week day drop-in for a bit of help. 0141 639 7248 Weekly.

Friday 2nd Toddler Group

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Friday 2nd Playground Festival

Rouken Glen Park 5pm. Tune In to Playground Of Sound, a unique new boutique three-day festival for discerning, open-minded music lovers. It takes place in Rouken Glen Park, a lush, leafy setting in East Renfrewshire. Bringing together an array of musical genres including electronica, art rock and indie electronica, it’s a boundary-blurring weekend for those who, like us, just love good music of all kinds. www.playgroundofsound.co.uk Also on Saturday & Sunday from 2pm More information on page 4

Eastwood Sub-Aqua Club

Eastwood Park Leisure Pool 7.30pm. 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

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 • kpeocock@trfs.org.uk Weekly

Sewing Circle

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 10am- 2pm. This is a group for people of all abilities. Whether you’re an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join us at The Market Place in The Avenue. 0141 639 7248 Weekly communications@va-er.org.uk

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Summer Woodland Trail

Greenbank House and Garden 11am-4:30pm. Explore the Summerthemed trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, the perfect way to spend the school holidays! www.nts.org.uk

Cowan Park 1pm. Learn or refine your tennis skills and meet new people. clubspark.lta.org.uk Weekly

Runs until 31 August

Organisational Support

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 11am. Whether you’re preparing to start a new community group or have been running a registered charity for some time, VAER can help you achieve your goals. Come with any questions about: funding; social enterprise; charity law/legal structures; local context and volunteering/volunteer fevelopment. communications@va-er.org.uk

Sunday 4th Elvis Presley Film Society

Weekly. Also runs on Sundays

Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, G1 1LG 1:30pm. Screening 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is - The Album on Film' documentary produced by the Film Society in 2014; 2 'Gates of Graceland' episodes; 'Presley' Part 2 (1987 documentary); Elvis in concert in Omaha, Nebraska in July 1974.

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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. SAT: 10-11am and SUN: 12-1pm.

5-14-year-olds. SAT: 11am-12pm and SUN: 1-2pm. 15+. £6 or £20 for block of 4. ian@combatconcepts.org Weekly

Weekly. Also runs on Wednesdays

First Monday of the month

Eastwood Park Theatre 1pm. Six years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. Starring John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Giffnock North Amateur Athletic Club 10am. Shot stoppers, looking for new goalkeepers to help train with this longestablished, successful club. www.shotstoppersgoalkeeping.co.uk

St Aidan’s, 15 Mearns Road, Clarkston 9:45am. Children of all ages welcome – play, snack and activities. The group is run on a pay as you go basis. £3 for 1st child and 20p per sibling. Feel free to drop in! 07900 470036 Weekly sarahcyoung@hotmail.com

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12-4pm. Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how?

Bring along your own project or start something new, we have plenty of wool and needles for you to borrow.

There is no charge for this group but we encourage participants to purchase a tea or coffee from the Cafe.

0141 639 7248

Mearns Primary, Newton Mearns 7.30pm. AutoScots Car Club, the Club for Classic, Retro and Sports Car enthusiasts, we’re open to all marques, no need to change your club when you change your car. douglas.hunter@btinternet.com

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Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 11am. We provide adult and children's bikes and also electric adult bikes, balance bikes, kids trailers and seats.

Booking recommended. www.cyclestation.org.uk

St Aidan’s Brae Baby & Toddler Group

Knit 'n' Chat

AutoScots Car Club

Also on 29 August at 5pm

Cycle Station Bike Hire

Monday 5th

Off Grid Toddler Sessions (with Older Siblings) 121 Scout Hall Woods, Aidens Brae, Clarkston 11am-2pm. Bring your family and lunch with you. Toddler session (with older siblings). We'll have a mud kitchen, sand pit, water play, natural arts and crafts, chalk paint, swings, ball run, climbing and much more. www.facebook.com/events/ 465604650874857 Also runs on 12 August

Bridge Club Maccabi Centre 7.30pm. Supported play, where those who have had bridge lessons, or are returning to bridge, can play and get coaching at the same time. bridge.eastren@gmail.com Weekly

ProAcademy Training Camps

Rouken Glen Park 10am. Run by professional footballers, ProAcademy delivers the best possible coaching available to youngsters in the south side area of Glasgow. Our camps strike the perfect balance of training and fun which ensures any player who attends will have a great time whilst improving their skills and learning about the beautiful game. Booking essential. www.proacademy-group.com Running until Friday 9th.

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 Weekly

Martial Arts Club

196 Ayr Road, Crookfur Park, Newton Mearns 9am. Teaching the Japanese sword art of Iaido. We welcome female and male students and martial arts returners.

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Maccabi Centre 11.30am. Fastest growing sport in the USA. 0141 638 6177 Weekly

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Calendar of events First Steps Newton Mearns

Broomburn Medical Centre 10am. New health walk for people looking to start some form of gentle exercise, meet new people and enjoy outdoors. We welcome everyone to come and join us. Weekly 07894 802349 • 0141 451 0750 sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Tuesday 6th Macmillan Move More

Clarkston Halls 10am. This is a FREE weekly gentle movement class for people affected by cancer. A gentle exercise class to get you moving but help you relax as well.

07867 441489 Weekly helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

Crochet Group

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns 12-4pm. Join our new Crochet group in The Market Place at The Avenue Shopping Centre Bring along your own project or start something new. This group is completely free and open to all abilities. Hope to see you there!

0141 639 7248 Weekly

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

Adult Craft Group Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12.30-2.30pm. Join in out new crafting group.. what will you decide to make?

You can bring along your own project or start something new. This group is completely free and open to all crafting abilities. 0141 639 7248 Weekly

Bridge Club 250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 2-4pm. This is not a class, just a group of people getting together. It’s free, just donate some money for tea and coffee.

Experienced or not, you can come along, watch a few games and learn the ropes... you will be a professional in no time!

0141 639 7248 Weekly

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Newton Mearns Parish Church 7pm. Support to anyone who might be struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one either recently or some time ago. l.ronald@hotmail.co.uk

Broom Chuch Halls, Mearns Road 2pm. Join us for a cuppa, some cake and a chat! A relaxed and friendly afternoon, no need to book, just come along. Bring a friend or come on your own, you will be made most welcome. Suggested donation £1. 07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

First Tuesday of the month

Also on 20 August

Eastwood Bereavement Support

Knitting Class

Greenbank Church, Clarkston 7.15-8.45pm. Friendly and informal knitting class for new or experienced knitters. Come along and enjoy tea/ coffee and a yarn! 07929 984873 helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk Weekly

Eastwood Leisure Centre 1.30pm. Two hours of enjoyable ballroom and sequence dancing with tea and biscuits. Organised and run by the participants themselves. midden@sharps.me.uk Weekly helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk

Yoga Flow Class

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 6.30-7.45pm. For many of us life can be challenging. Yoga can give you balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of wellbeing. 07970 487772 Weekly ritakinloch@aol.com

Social Table Tennis

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 1-3pm. All levels. All welcome 0141 638 6177 Weekly suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org

Cuppa & Blether

Eastwood Health Centre, Green House Café 11am-1.30pm. No programme, no agenda, all manner of topics talked about. We are a group of both men and women of all ages. Good tea, coffee, scones and pancakes etc. If you are alone, come and make some new friends.

0141 644 1882 Weekly. Also runs on Fridays cuppa.blether@virginmedia.com

Whitelee Stroller Striders

The Big Fit Walk

Rouken Glen Park 11:30am. A 30 minute walk. All ages and fitness levels are encouraged to take part. Walking daily has physical, mental and social benefits so come along, have some fun and get moving! www.roukenglenpark.co.uk

Thursday 8th ERM Music Club at MJ's

MJ's Brasserie, Clarkston 7.30-9.15pm. Open Mic. 9.20-9.40pm Copout. 9.45-10.30pm The Tufty Club.

Free entry. johnnyhinnie@icloud.com Also on Thursday 29th

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 welcomes new members.

0141 614 0962 Weekly until November

Crookfur, Greenfarm & Mearns Village Community Council

Adult Badminton

Second Thursday of the month

Maccabi Centre 7.30-10pm. Coached Badminton Club 18+. 0141 638 6177 Weekly

Handcrafted Kitchens • Bedrooms • Home Studies

Dunterlie Resource Centre 7pm. We are a group comprising local residents who aim to give a voice to local people’s concerns and needs. cgmvcommunitycouncil@gmail.com

Muddy Monsters

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 1pm. Join the Rangers with your Wee Monsters as we explore nature through games and stories. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/whitelee-crs Second Thursday of the month

Tuesday 13th

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FREE CONSULTANT EVENTS Tuesday 13th

Friday 16th

Monday 19th

Tuesday 20th

Hide & Seek Championship

Off Grid Toddlers

Mini Football

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 1pm. Are you a hider or a seeker? Find out on our big H&S games and try some international versions of this kids’ favourite. This is a drop-in event, so no need to book. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/whitelee-events

Off Grid Community, Aidan's Brae 12-2pm. Outdoor parent and toddler group based in the woodlands at the top of Aidan's Brae, Clarkston. We have a mud kitchen, sand pit, water play, climbing etc.

07769 229503 ogktoddlers@gmail.co.uk

Free Hip and Knee Pain with Robotic Assisted Surgery Information Event

Weekly during term time Also runs Wednesdays 10am-12pm

Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED

Stamperland Church Hall 7.30pm. The group’s evolving four-part 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

Community Choir

6.30pm-8pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out about the treatment options available?

Mearns Primary School 5.15pm. Provides a gentle introduction to playing football using fun-based football activities. Weekly during term-time www.ercultureandleisure.org

First Steps Eastwood Park

Eastwood Park 9.30am. For people looking to start walking, all are welcome to come along and join in. Weekly sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Wednesday 21st Glasgow Scout Group

21 Aidan’s Brae, Clarkston Beavers, WED: 6-7pm. THU: 6.15-7.15pm.

FRI: 6.15-7.15pm. Cubs, MON: 6.30-8pm.

WED: 6.45-8.15pm. FRI: 6.45-8.15pm.

Scouts, FRI: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk

Wednesday 21st

Weekly during term-time

Free Migraines & Headaches Information Event

Saturday 24th

Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB

Mearns Castle High School 6pm. 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. www.bladesoffire.com

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; (0-4yrs), WED, 2pm. THU, 10.30am. SAT, 10.30am. (0-18months), MON, 2pm. www.ercultureandleisure.org

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Weekly during term-time

7-8.30pm. Do you suffer from migraines and headaches and would like to find out more information?

Although these events do not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting Booking Essential: 0330 134 6841 www.nuffieldhealth.com/ hospitals/events

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Bookbug Session

Saturday 17th Whitecraigs Beer Festival

Whitecraigs Rugby Club, Aurs Road, Newton Mearns 12pm. Speciality beers, bubbly prosecco bar, local gin bar, fantastic food stalls. live music, bands and childrens entertainers.

Sitting out areas. Free souvenir glass for the first 600 on the day.

Limited tickets available at the door for card or cash. Children and Under 18s free accompanied by adult buytickets.at/ whitecraigsrugbyclub/250003

Death Café

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 6pm. Let's make death less of a taboo subject! Join us for tea, coffee, scones and conversation about death, dying and making the most of life. This is not a bereavement support group or information session - just a chance for us to come together in a relaxed, informal setting to chat and share views without any agenda. Come along and chat (or just listen) about all things death, dying & life!

0141 639 7248

Saturday 17th ERM Music Club Summer Festival MJ's Brasserie, 65 Seres Road, Clarkston 3pm. A festival of music ranging from Soul to Scottish Folk. 14 acts – mainly from South Glasgow but also from as far away as Beith, Balloch and the Borders. Free entry. johnnyhinnie@icloud.com

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Wednesday 28th

Music Classes for Children

Newton Mearns Parish Church Halls, 242 Ayr Road, G77 6AA 2pm. If you have a current or historic cancer diagnosis we can provide; a warm welcome, tea, coffee and home baking, peer support and input from cancer support organisations. Drop in, all welcome.

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Stamperland Parish Church 9.45am P1. 10.30am P2. 11.15am P3. Fun and engaging classes for children led by a qualified music specialist with over 10 years teaching experience. Tea/coffee available for accompanying adults. rootsintomusic@hotmail.com Weekly during term time

Monday 26th Eastwood Choral Society

Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock 7.30-9.30pm. A mixed voice adult choir.

Singing mainly classical and choral music, and perform concerts twice a year. A friendly choir and are always looking to encourage new members (particularly tenors!) so we would love you to come and join us. No auditions.

Bring a mug for break time tea and biscuits. gillatecs@gmail.com Weekly until 2 December

Giffnock Beer Festival

GHA Rugby Club 12pm. There will be great Scottish beers, ciders and gins alongside the prosecco bar and some fantastic street food.

As always we will be holding a family friendly day with fair ground rides, face painting and activities for the children to enjoy.

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Sunday 25th Summer Concert

Williamwood Parish Church 7pm. Join us for the last of three Summer Concerts featuring musicians from the Conservatoire and Glasgow. Entry is by donation and refreshments are served at the end. www.williamwoodparishchurch.org.uk

Weekly Art Classes

The Wee Art Studio Kids, Adults and Teens, After School, Evening and Day classes. Nurturing your inner artist in lovely relaxing and creative space. Learn to paint, draw, make sculptures, mixed media and make friends!

Caroline: 07870 519075 caroline@theweeartstudio.co.uk www.theweeartstudio.co.uk Weekly

Tuesday 27th

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Cancer Support Group

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham have established themselves as the epitome of excellence in the world of traditional music and have been described by Mike Russell as "probably the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear". eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Thursday 29th ERM Music Club at MJ's MJ's Brasserie, Clarkston 7.30-9.15 Open Mic 9.20-9.40 David Killin and Robin Mackenzie 9.45-10.30 Paperhouse East Renfrewshire Music Club hosts a night of music. Free entry johnnyhinnie@icloud.com

Free Introduction to Learn Bridge Williamwood High School 7.20pm. Bridge class free “taster” evening, no partner required.

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ARTISTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Sixty local artists who attend East Renfrewshire art classes showcased their work in an exhibition in the Gallery at Eastwood Park.

Each artist was invited to choose one piece of work for the display, resulting in an impressive art exhibition that went on display last month.

All of the work featured was created by participants of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure weekly art classes, from complete beginners to advanced artists, who have attended drawing and painting, oil and acrylic and watercolour workshops.

Newton Mearns beginner Priyanka Gupta signed up for an acrylic painting class after a four-week summer course last year. She said her Friday morning class has a real community feel and that the participants all encourage one another.

She added: “It’s great to have my work included in an exhibition. I’m a beginner and I’ve been learning basics like

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“The class is so friendly, supportive and relaxing. We all help each other and Lesley, our tutor, is great at helping me with the tricky parts in my work.”

The artists were invited to a launch of the exhibition and swapped stories on what inspired their art and what they have done with their pieces, from selling their work in exhibitions to giving them as gifts.

Anthony McReavy, of East Renfrewshire Culture and

Leisure, said: “We have a network of aspiring and established artists coming together to create fantastic pieces in our classes.

“We wanted to celebrate and showcase their achievements with a public art exhibition and also thank the tutors, Lesley, Jeff and Rosi for their dedication and continued hard work.”

Summer and autumn art classes for adults and children with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure are on sale now: www. ercultureandleisure.org/classes.

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SPANISH CLUB FUNDRAISER A kind-hearted mum is running a Spanish summer club for children to help raise money to support a school in Uganda.

with Tasnim Rehman

This month: HERE COMES THE SUN...

Barbecues, beach trips, picnics are what make summertime so much fun but unfortunately too much outdoor time can also lead to problems like dehydration, which for some senior individuals, can be a common cause of hospitalization.

Rachel Mercedes, of Waterfoot, launched Estrellas Brilliantes (Shining Stars) in 2017, teaching Spanish to tots, children and adults at Cartsbridge Church in Busby, where the summer club will run.

The club aims to raise money for the charity Change Tomorrow, which was started by Jonny Aird and his wife Dan, of Newton Mearns.

Rachel said: “The first fundraisers we did were for Bolivia. I did mission work there for nine years before coming back to Scotland, where I worked at Glasgow Women's Aid with children in refuge for seven years, before starting to teach Spanish."

Last year, the summer fundraiser club raised £1200 to support the studies of a young girl in Bolivia.

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Apart from drinking regularly there are other steps to prevent dehydration.

Help your loved ones, friends and elderly neighbours stay safe and sun-happy!

TIP 1: Wear Breathable Clothing Rachel Mercedes with her son Isaac

Rachel said: “We’re raising money for Change Tomorrow this year to support the education of children in Uganda at a rural school. With the money raised at the summer club, we will hopefully be able to buy desks, paint, textbooks and school supplies for the children.”

See www.facebook.com/ Estrellas.Brillantes.Spanish and find out more about Change Tomorrow: www. changetomorrow.co.uk.

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Up to 100 classic vintage cars will be on display at Giffnock Train Station car park

REVVING UP FOR CAR SHOW Classic car enthusiasts and owners can look forward to an exciting annual show that offers something for all the family.

Giffnock is hosting the Classic Car Spectacular, which will be held on Saturday September 7.

Up to 100 vintage cars will be on display at the train station car park, while the Royal Bank of Scotland car park across the road will host the family entertainment, including a fun fair, live music and mini zoo.

It is the sixth time that Giffnock has staged the car show in conjunction with classic car clubs.

Last year, the show suffered a major setback and it was feared

that there may not be a large number of motors on display after the sad death of one of the car club’s presidents. The club pulled out leaving the show 49 cars short – almost half of the total number expected at the 2018 show – as a mark of respect.

However, event organisers launched an appeal and, with support, helped make last year’s event the biggest ever, assembling 90 cars in the show, including a Buick once owned by pop legend, Buddy Holly!

This year you can expect to see a selection of original Figaros, classic Mini Coopers, and maybe even an eye-catching pink Cadillac, among many more vintage vehicles.

If you own a classic car and would like to attend, it’s not too late.

You can register by emailing your name and the make/model to: hello@yoyoep.com The event, from noon to 4pm, is organised by Giffnock Village BID (Business Improvement District).

For more information see www. facebook.com/GiffnockVillage.

Note that visitors to the show are encouraged to walk or use public transport because parking at the event will be limited.

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WE’RE IN ON THE SISTER ACT GIVE YOUR TIME FOR KIDS Children's Hearings Scotland is looking for volunteers to become Panel Practice Advisors in East Renfrewshire.

Eros Musical Society are busy rehearsing their new production, Sister Act

A Clarkston-based musical society is busy with preparation and rehearsals for their latest up-beat stage production, Sister Act. Eros Musical Society, formerly known as East Renfrewshire Operatic Society, will perform the show at East Kilbride Village Theatre from September 17 to 21.

Sister Act is based on the 1992 hit film of the same name, starring Whoopi Goldberg. The plot surrounds Deloris Van Cartier, a fast-talking, aspiring singer in a club, who witnesses a mob murder.

In order to protect her before she testifies against the killer, she is placed by a witness protection programme into a convent.

The show will start at 7.30pm each night, with an extra matinee on Saturday September 21st at 2.30pm. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday matinee tickets are £15, while Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings are £16.50.

With a few twists and turns to the plot, fun ensues when her presence has much more influence at the convent than anyone could have predicted.

Eros president Ian McAulay said: “The musical version of Sister Act is a great show, sometimes truly moving and at other times really funny, with amazing dancing and very challenging six-part harmony for our chorus to get stuck into.

Tickets are available from Eros booking manager Mike Driscoll on 07449 919923 or by emailing driscollmichael@hotmail.co.uk.

“Just now our members are busy rehearsing and we hope the

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ACTING UP NEW ADVENTURE GUIDE FOR SHOWTIME Ross Millar, regional director at Lidl, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know how valuable it is to spend time together as a family. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for this reason that we have created the Lidl Book of Big Adventures series, which is full of ideas for spending fun family time together and supports our customers in leading healthy and active lifestyles.

A local church group is inviting budding actors and actresses to attend auditions for a forthcoming production.

Broom Church in Newton Mearns will perform "Showtime" later this year and they are looking for singers and dancers of all ages from the local community to showcase their talents.

Auditions take place on Sunday August 18 in the Columba Hall, Broom Church from 2pm to 4pm.

Weekly rehearsals, on Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings, will start as soon as the cast is confirmed and the show will be on November 20, 21 and 22.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that people have trolley loads of fun exploring the Scottish landmarks this summer.â&#x20AC;?

The National Trust for Scotland and Lidl have teamed up to produce a Book of Big Adventures

A conservation charity and supermarket chain have teamed up to offer families â&#x20AC;&#x153;trolley loads of adventureâ&#x20AC;? across Scotland this summer.

The National Trust for Scotland and Lidl have created a Book of Big Adventures series with ideas to encourage families to explore Scotland and to enjoy its national and natural treasures.

The first edition was launched in time for the Scottish school holidays and can be picked up for free at Scottish Lidl stores, as well as at NTS properties, including

Mark Bishop, from the National Trust for Scotland, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;From castles to coastlines, art to architecture, Holmwood in Cathcart, Greenbank wildlife to wilderness, there is so Garden in Clarkston and Pollok much to explore and enjoy across House, among others.

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