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Booby Birds Jump for Charity ................ 3 Angela's Comeback Run ......................... 4 Wishes Come True at Hotel .................... 5 Take Steps This Winter ............................ 6 Take a Seat for a Chat ..............................6 Join a Group Road Ride .......................... 7 Give a Gift to Santa .................................. 8 Home Build Charity Boost ...................... 8 Legal Matters ............................................ 9 Cyclist Ruaraidh Wins Bronze ................ 9 Canicross World Champ ........................ 10 Festive Fest of Family Fun ..................... 11 Council Plans for Winter Roads ........... 12 Teacher Jumps for Joy ........................... 12 Voted Best Bathroom Company .......... 14 What's Up Doc ........................................ 14 Breea's Blether for Book ....................... 17 Royal Mail Postal Deadlines ................. 17 Support Groups ...................................... 17 Christmas All Wrapped Up ........... 18&19

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BOOBY BIRDS JUMP FOR CHARITY “Beatson is a force that is striving to help change the lives of those that are affected by cancer and give them the best love and support possible. You can see where your money is going when you donate to the Beatson.”

Courtney Flynn, from Newton Mearns, is a member of the 'Booby Birds' who took part in a skydive to raise money for West of Scotland Cancer Centre, The Beatson. Inset: Courtney shows off her certificate

A Newton Mearns woman who jumped out of a plane for charity is now in the throes of organising a ball for the same cause.

Courtney Flynn, 29, is one of the “Booby Birds”, a group of women who took part in a skydive near the east coast town of St Andrews for the West of Scotland Cancer Centre, The Beatson in October.

Next month, she will also host the Beatson Booby Birds Ball at the Engine Works in Glasgow’s west end.

The cancer charity is close to her heart. Courtney, who works for an events agency as an account

manager, said: “I have friends and family who have been treated at the Beatson, including my gran when she was alive.

“Like a lot of people, I have a link with the Beatson so when my friend Charlene – who works for the Beatson – said she was organising the skydive I said, ‘I’ll do it.’ I think I was one of the first people to sign up for it.

“I knew what I was getting myself into because I did a parachute

jump when I was in Australia five years ago.”

In total 17 Booby Birds took part in the skydive.

However, not content with taking part in just one charity challenge, Courtney then decided to organise the fundraising ball for The Beatson, which will take place on January 31.

She said: “Our group wants to raise as much money as we can and we hope to smash our £100,000 target.

Personally, I want to raise £10,000 at the ball alone.

As part of Beatson Booby Birds Ball there will be an Oscars theme and Courtney revealed they will be handing out awards.

She said: “I am looking forward to the ball and raising as much money as we can. It’s going well so far.”

The Booby Birds have so far raised more than £60,000 towards their fundraising total.

To donate, see www.justgiving. com/fundraising/courtney-flynn.

Tickets for the Beatson Booby Bird Ball are priced at £70. If you wish to book or donate a raffle/ auction prize, email: courtneyf@ conferencecare.com

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Angela O'Donnell, from Newton Mearns, completed the Berlin Marathon raising money for Prostate Cancer UK

A self-employed care worker from Newton Mearns ran a marathon for a poignant charity – just months after breaking her ankle.

Angela O’Donnell was delighted to finish the 26.2-mile Berlin Marathon and raise £700 for Prostate Cancer UK. She had only been able to re-commence training for the marathon five months before.

Angela, who has four grown-up children, said: “I was delighted that I managed to make it to the marathon, cross the finish line and collect my medal.

“For many months this year, I had been worried that I would never run again, let alone manage a long-distance race.”

It was in January that Angela, who trains with Giffnock North Athletics Club, slipped while on a training run with friends and broke her ankle. She required surgery and pins and then endured many months of recovery.

She said: “I was out for quite a while and it was frustrating but I did my physiotherapy exercises and swam to get back in shape. I tried to stay positive.

“I was sad because I had been planning to do a longer distance

event, the 53-mile Highland Fling on the West Highland Way in April, and it was disappointing to have to give up my entry for that.

“Thankfully, in the end, I recovered well and I felt really fortunate to be able to head to Berlin for the marathon. I went for a medal and came back with a medal and that made me happy.”

Angela explains her choice of charity. She said: “One of my relatives passed away after being diagnosed with prostate cancer so it is a cause close to my heart.

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Twenty families from across Scotland travelled to Busby to be treated to a day of Disney characters, music, dancing, games, prizes, food, face painting and fun.

The children made a fantastic effort for the day and arrived suitably dressed for the occasion, with colourful princesses, Disney characters and superheroes.

The Busby Hotel team also transformed themselves into characters, such as Elsa from

Frozen, Spiderman and Scooby Doo. The Gough family, who attended the Busby afternoon tea, said: “We spent the afternoon like Royalty. We had a lovely afternoon tea in the company of some awesome characters who worked their socks off to give our children a wonderful memory.

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TAKE STEPS TAKE A SEAT FOR A CHAT THIS WINTER

Many people struggle to find the motivation to get outdoors for much-needed exercise at this time of year.

If this is you, why not join a weekly Walk the Block group?

The free walks take place on Wednesdays at 7pm from Clarkston Hall Clarkston Road and offer a chance to enjoy a short walk with like-minded people.

This month, the meet-ups are on December 4, 11 and 18.

Children are welcome, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

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A local business has launched a new initiative that aims to combat loneliness and isolation in the community.

Coop Funeralcare and Food Stores have organised for a “CHAT bench” to be installed outside the Broom Road East food store in Newton Mearns.

CHAT stands for Chat Help Ask Talk and it’s hoped that the bench will encourage passing people to have a sit down and talk to others.

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JOIN A GROUP ROAD RIDE individually or in pairs to come together because it is good fun riding together in a group.

“I would say that our rides are a little faster than a social-paced ride but it is not all about racing and training like being in a bike club.

It might be winter but a cycling guide is still leading keen riders on weekly road outings from East Renfrewshire to East Ayrshire.

Local organiser Neil Smith (pictured left) – a qualified British Cycling Guided Rides volunteer – can take up to eight people on rides of up to 50 miles.

Dubbed the Kings and Queens of Kilmaurs, the cycling group sets off for Kilmaurs and Fenwick from Parklands Country Club in Newton Mearns on Saturdays at 10am.

The guided ride follows the cycle lane down the A77 and extends to more than 25 miles. Riders

“We travel at a sedate pace and it is mostly on the A77 cycle paths so we’re away from busy traffic a lot of the time.”

should expect to spend at least two hours in the saddle.

As well as improving your fitness, the group rides offer the chance to meet new people and boost your cycling confidence.

Described as “brisk loop” and “challenging”, the adults-only ride follows a picturesque countryside route and is one of 27 guided rides in Scotland affiliated to British Cycling.

The rides are free to join and this month they take place on December 7, 14, 21 and 28. The Kings and Queens set off at 10am and meet at the outdoor seating area at Michael’s Bar and Bistro.

Neil, of Newton Mearns, said: “I have done 16 guided rides this year and I am trying to encourage the cyclists who are going out

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GIVE A GIFT HOMES BUILD CHARITY BOOST TO SANTA Gardens and Hazeldene Lea have been purchased.

A campaign to Give a Gift to Santa returns to The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns.

Shoppers are being encouraged to donate a gift to Santa for children and families in the local area in need this Christmas.

The Salvation Army will then distribute these donated gifts throughout the community in time for Christmas.

Donate your unwrapped gifts on Sundays to Santa and before December 15.

Gift donations can also be dropped off at The Market Place in The Avenue Monday to Saturday until December 14 during opening hours.

Children can also visit Santa for free every Sunday between noon and 4pm this month at the centre.

Russell Macmillan, the founder of ER Good Causes, visited the development to accept the donation and talk to the teams about where the money is going. He said: “We’re extremely grateful for this funding boost from CALA Homes and Taylor Wimpey.

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A local charity is delighted to have received a funding boost thanks to a partnership with a consortium of homebuilders.

CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, the team behind a Newton Mearns’ development, donated £1800 to East Renfrewshire Good Causes. It is the first of several donations to be made throughout the inaugural phase of the development.

The building company pledged to make a £50 donation to the charity for each house purchased at Maidenhill

within the first phase of the development in 2018.

Now with construction underway and the first few buyers living at the development, the initial tranche of funding has been handed out.

The grassroots charity, which focuses on providing support to a range of worthy causes across East Renfrewshire, will receive a total of £9250 by the time all 185 homes within Westfield

“It’s an especially meaningful partnership as the money is coming from a local development and will go directly into funding projects and causes across East Renfrewshire.

“We’ve done a lot of fantastic work in the local community since I started the charity 12 years ago. Thanks to this donation we’ll be able to continue our important outreach.”

Angela O’Hara, sales consultant, at CALA Homes (West), said: “Giving back to the local area is important to us so we’re delighted to hand over this first funding to East Renfrewshire Good Causes.”

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Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB

This month: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that is an alternative to instructing solicitors to raise court proceedings. It can be a practical and effective method of resolving matters, so long as all participants approach the process voluntarily and with an open mind.

solution to be aired without the fear of anything that is said later being used in court proceedings; in the event a resolution is not found.

It allows people to find their own solution by coming together and discussing their respective views in a calm and constructive manner. The benefit of using a solicitor mediator is that you are then able to draw on their legal knowledge.

The only exception to this rule is in relation to any factual financial details exchanged between the parties, meaning specific values of assets and not the discussion regarding possible division of them.

Mediation can assist in any number of situations from family breakdown to neighbour or workplace disputes.

The issues discussed and information provided during mediation is confidential. The reason for confidentiality is so as to encourage open discussions and allow for every possible

If you think mediation may assist you in some way then it may be worthwhile discussing the process with your solicitor. Legal Aid can be made available to fund the process in certain circumstances.

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A determined young cyclist from Newton Mearns has scooped third place overall in an annual racing series.

Ruaraidh Macpherson, who rides with the Johnstone Jets Youth Cycling Club, won a bronze in the under-eights category of the Scottish Cycling West Youth Circuit Race Series 2019. Seven more Jets riders won awards, too.

Johnstone Jets is part of the Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club.

The series of seven races is organised by cycling clubs in the west of Scotland and is open to all riders irrespective of their club membership.

The races take place on closed circuits throughout the summer in Bellahouston Park in Glasgow; Kames Motorsport Circuit in Muirkirk, Ayrshire; and at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Headquarters in Cambuslang.

Ruaraidh, who attends Kirkhill Primary School, won a place on

Ruaraidh, from Newton Mearns, came third in the Scottish Cycling West Youth Circuit Race Series 2019

the podiums in all but one race throughout the series, giving him third place overall. It’s the seven-year-old’s first year in his age category.

Since September the keen young rider has also raced four offroad cyclocross events and won four out of four.

This year, he completed the 45mile Pedal for Scotland event, from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with his mum Claire. Together they raised more than £600 for Pancreatic Cancer Scotland in memory of Claire’s mum and Ruaraidh’s gran, Eileen Longmuir.

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CANICROSS WORLD CHAMP A talented teenage canicross runner from Newton Mearns has been crowned the junior world champion of 2019.

Duncan Robinson and his dog Rocket were crowned Canicross World Champions in Sweden

Duncan Robinson, 17, scooped his prestigious win racing with Team GB at the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) World Championships in Sweden in October along with his dog Rocket.

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internationally and so I am really pleased to have taken gold and silver medals in world and European championships.

Just a few days earlier, Duncan and Rocket also took silver in the International Canicross Federation (ICF) European Championships, held in Belgium. This time, Duncan’s friend – and rival – Rowan took the gold.

“I have been racing with Rocket, a cross breed, for years and he is the best partner I could hope for.

I am very happy with our times, too, although I hope I can become faster.”

Duncan, who is studying at Glasgow Kelvin College, said: “It was my first time competing

Duncan started canicross as a family activity seven years ago.

They joined sessions organised

by Cani-Fit at Cathkin Braes. His parents and siblings also enjoy the sport.

Duncan says: “It’s such a great sport and Rocket loves it, too.

You can’t force a dog to race but Rocket just wants to be out and running fast. I enjoy spending time with Rocket and competing with him. I hope to defend my world champion title next year.”

Anne Graham is Duncan’s proud grandmother. She said: “We are so pleased for Duncan and he has achieved all this while also studying at college and holding down two part-time jobs.”

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FESTIVE FEST FEST OF OFFAMILY FAMILYFUN FUN Eastwood Park’s Winterfest is back with a series of events and activities to keep the whole family entertained during the festive period.

Kids will enjoy the Elf Academy, which comprises a series of creative and fun sessions, such as making Christmas craft, playing games and a wintery tale. Children will “graduate� from the Elf Academy with their own elf ears.

The sessions take place over two weekends: December 14 and 15 and December 21 and 22, as well as Monday December 23.

To celebrate Cinderella taking centre stage during panto season, there will be a Cinderella craft session for children aged six to 10 on December 14, as well as a family session for ages three to ďŹ ve – and accompanying adults – on December 15, where children can make

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Anna Meldrum from Eastwood Park Theatre said: “We have a host of activities lined up to get everyone into the festive spirit during Winterfest. “We have craft activity sessions, Elf Academy and some classic Christmas family films with Elf, Arthur Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life lined up on our theatre’s big screen, as well as Die Hard for adults to enjoy.�

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COUNCIL PLANS FOR WINTER ROADS

The council has revealed safety measures for keeping drivers safe on the region’s roads this winter.

There will be 4500 tonnes of salt available to treat roads across the authority with 190 miles of road highlighted as priority routes.

A total of 339 public grit bins, including 17 larger community bins, have also been replenished to allow residents to access grit for their local roads and pavements.

Environment Convener, Councillor Alan Lafferty, said: “Residents can find out where their nearest grit bin is by visiting our website.

Throughout the winter our social media channels will provide regular updates on what we are doing.”

See www.eastrenfrewshire.gov. uk/winterprep.

TEACHER JUMPS FOR JOY secondary school, Barrhead High, also achieved the gold award this year from sportscotland.

Crookfur Primary pupils and teachers celebrate being awarded the Gold Award from sportscotland. Inset: Amy Regan, a teacher at the school and Commonwealth gymnast

A primary teacher in Newton Mearns sprang into action to celebrate her school winning a national sports award.

Primary One teacher and Commonwealth gymnast Miss Regan performed a series of somersaults at the school assembly as Crookfur Primary was awarded the Gold Award from sportscotland.

Amy Regan congratulated the school and children for their commitment to sport, telling the pupils: “Sport can take you on so many amazing journeys. I used to train for 30 hours every week and competed in the Commonwealth Games in Delhi and Glasgow. I’ve

trained all over the world, including Russia, Canada and America.

“Sport can help you to make lots of new friends, keep you fit and teach you lots of new skills.”

Crookfur Primary in Newton Mearns was one of four East Renfrewshire schools to achieve the prestigious gold award in recognition of their commitment to sport this year.

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A total of 20 East Renfrewshire schools have achieved gold status over the last five years, with support from sportscotland and the Active Schools’ team at East Renfrewshire Culture and Lesiure, who have dedicated co-ordinators for each school in the region.

Anthony McReavy, of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, said: “We are thrilled that four East Renfrewshire schools received a gold rating this year for their commitment to encouraging sports activities.

“Well done to all the pupils, teachers and staff involved and thank you for your efforts.

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VOTED BEST BATHROOM COMPANY What's Up Doc? A Glasgow bathroom company is thrilled to have won a top Scottish accolade voted for by customers as well as judges.

The Bathroom Company Glasgow won Best Bathroom Company at the Scottish Home Improvements Awards 2019.

Jennifer Bremner, the director of Hillington-based The Bathroom Company Glasgow said: “We are absolutely delighted to be voted the winners of the best bathroom company.

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HAVE YOURSELF A VERY HEALTHY CHRISTMAS…?

This festive season many people will gain weight, tipping themselves over into obesity, joining the 26% of the UK population who are already obese. The tradition of excess food and drink, which specialises in high fat and sugar foods (think mince pies and chocolates!), at Christmas unfortunately has health costs.

Obesity leads to heart disease, arthritis, depression, poor sleep and diabetes, to name but a few diseases, but fortunately it is something which can be avoided or changed without medication. “Lifestyle Medicine” is a growing movement which tries to address lifestyle related choices and illness by helping

people regain control and enjoy better health, to avoid illness and prescriptions.

The general idea is that time spent by doctors or nurses, either one-to-one or in groups, used to enable and empower people to make healthier choices, can slowly change peoples’ ideas and may be a long term way to reduce the burden on the NHS. The Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance is an international group promoting this focussed approach. Recently the NHS Chief Executive said we need to “get serious about obesity or bankrupt the NHS” Maybe it’s time we changed our Christmas menus for some healthier options!

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As well as the usual services that customers might expect, such as prescriptions and health product sales, Mark and Elaine Aggleton have launched a programme of “added extra” services at Mearns Pharmacy on Ayr Road.

To start with, did you know the pharmacy, which is run by experienced manager Lynn Muir, has a free community prescription collection and delivery service?

There is also an in-store travel vaccination clinic and, this winter, customers can access a single vaccine for flu prevention.

Another service is the HPV vaccine.

Elaine explains: “As of this summer, boys as well as girls in S1 are being given the HPV vaccine.

“The vaccine has been shown to protect people against many cancers. For boys that have missed out in recent years, we offer a ‘catch-up’ vaccine.”

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Elaine adds: “We hope that locals will come to see our outlet as more than just an ordinary pharmacy.”

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BREEA’S BLETHER FOR BOOK A Busby writer’s poem about parenthood has been chosen from hundreds of stories to feature in a Scottish Book Trust’s Blether book.

mum, from sleepless nights and breastfeeding to childcare and returning to work. It’s a lovely time but can also be challenging and the poem focuses on how friendship and support can help you through the difficult times.”

Breea joined writers and poets at the book’s launch celebration event in Edinburgh last month.

The 35-year-old, who works as a media manager and a journalist, has three children aged three, four and seven.

The poem, Mum’s the Word, was penned by Breea Keenan, who also writes for your Community Magazine.

A panel selected 32 stories from writers across Scotland to be included in the Blether book.

Now 100,000 books have been distributed to libraries and community groups as part of Book Week Scotland, a weeklong, national celebration of reading and writing.

Breea’s poem features alongside authors including Nikesh Shukla, Chris McQueer and Still Game’s Jane McCarry, who were also commissioned to write stories about what “blether” means to them.

Breea said: “The theme for this year’s book was Blether and my poem is based on a representation of a WhatsApp

She is preparing to publish her first children’s book. Breea added: “I’ve been working with illustrator David Nichol on our first children’s book, 'Nessie’s Selfie', which is aimed at ages three to seven. It will be available in time for Christmas.”

Breea Keenan, from Busby, has had her poem chosen to feature in the Scottish Book Trust's Blether book

conversation between three mum friends.

“The poem highlights some of the themes of parenthood and what it’s like to be a new

You can read all the Scottish Book Trust Blether story submissions at: www. scottishbooktrust.com/bookweek-scotland/read-bletherstories and follow www. facebook.com/NessiesSelfie to find out when Breea and David’s book, Nessie’s Selfie, will be available to order.

Support Groups Age Concern Eastwood

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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 Family Groups

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

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Dementia Singing Group

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East Renfrewshire Carers' Centre (Giffnock) (Young and Young – Adult Carers) A carer's assessment is your chance to talk to the social work department about your situation as a carer. Tel: 0141 451 0866

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For anyone with a current or historic cancer diagnosis, we can offer a warm welcome, tea, coffee and home baking, input from professionals, peer support and information.

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We all know somebody who has everybody in their address book “sorted” for Christmas gifts by about September – selected, bought, wrapped and labelled.

At the other extreme we all know plenty of people who run round the shops in a state of near panic with only days to go – which is why so many shops stay open later on Christmas Eve: they know there are desperate potential buyers out there without a clue of what to buy for Auntie Jean or cousin Jimmy.

On the one hand most of us don’t want to bowl through a catalogue of names and simply tick them off mechanistically – to be truly successful a gift has to have some element of spontaneity and individuality about it – but on the other hand if you have several people to buy presents for you can only put off the critical decision for so long before that desperation factor clicks in.

One solution, for at least some gifts, is to buy entitlements which are useful but not dull. It could be an excursion in a hot air balloon, to be “cashed in” at any time over the next year, or it could be as simple as gift tokens for something really special… the sort of thing the person concerned wouldn’t normally treat themselves to.

that it should be enjoyable and fun… a pleasant surprise, not an obligation.

Don’t, however, buy someone membership of a gym – that could be taken entirely the wrong way, and would also give the recipient a sense of obligation – or a box set of “Teach Yourself Spanish” lessons… again, it carries more than a hint that the person concerned should be doing something “useful”, whereas the whole point of a present is

However if that special young person has some other existing interest – it could be cycling, say, or swimming – you may be able to find a gift that will lend that activity some value-added experience, and again you may find that if you buy vouchers you can leave it to the recipient to choose the item they most want or need.

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Separate your food shopping expeditions from your gift-buying trips, and give yourself so many hours to come up with a set number of gift choices on any particular occasion, don’t leave it until December 24, and it should all start to make sense as the great day approaches.

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December 2019 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Monday 25th

Sunday 1st

Mother Goose Pantomime

Orchardhill Fusion

Eastwood Park Theatre 7pm.When Mother Goose is faced with eviction, she meets Priscilla the Goose who will change her life forever, despite the evil Demons efforts. derekca28@btinternet.com Daily, and ending on Saturday 30th with shows at 1:30pm & 6pm

Saturday 30th The Giffnock South Art Club

Glasgow South Parish Church Hall 1pm. There are a range of paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolours to view and buy. Entrance is free and you are under no obligation but we would like you to pop in and see what local people have produced. Tea and coffee available.

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! Weekly www.orchardhill.org.uk

Adult Pickleball

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

Crimbo Crafternoon

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 12pm. Get in the festive mood by taking part in our annual crafts workshops. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/whitelee

Cycle Station Bike Hire

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 Weekly. Also runs on Sundays

Fencing Club

Monday 2nd

Weekly during term time.

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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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. Free.

0141 639 7248 Weekly. Also runs on Wednesdays

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Tai Chi Mearns Kirk Halls 10-11am. Tutor led Tai Chi sessions, suitable for beginners. All welcome, booking required. £3 per session.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

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

Sunday Painters Session

The Wee Art Studio 12pm-3pm. Artists of all abilities are welcome to come along with their own materials and ideas and work in the studio. Opportunity to meet fellow painters and share ideas. Drop in £8.

Advisable to reserve a space. Weekly 07870 519075 • www.theweeartstudio.co.uk

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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 the outdoors. All welcome.

07894 802349 • 0141 451 0750 sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly term-time

Off Grid Toddlers

Off Grid Community, Aidan's Brae 12-2pm10am-12pm. 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 Weekly during term Also runs Wednesdays 10am-12pm

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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

Knit 'n' Chat

Bridge Club

Christmas Fayre

Williamwood Parish Church 10am-12pm. Come along to our Christmas Fayre and enjoy Coffee and Hot Mince Pies, Home Baking, Christmas and other stalls. Visit Santa's Grotto and have lots of Festive Fun. https://new.williamwoodparish.church

Martial Arts Club

Last meet-up of current session.

St Aidan’s Brae Baby & Toddler Group

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! Weekly 07900 470036 • sarahcyoung@hotmail.com

AutoScots Car Club

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 First Monday of the month

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! 07870 519075 Weekly caroline@theweeartstudio.co.uk www.theweeartstudio.co.uk

Monday Morning Knit ‘n’ Natter

The Orry Mill, Eaglesham 10am-12pm. Together we will inspire, support and help each other. Thilde will also be on hand to give you a helping hand if you get stuck with your project.

Serving tea/coffee and biscuits.

01355 301244 Also runs on the 9th & 16th December

Community Choir

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 welcome. Weekly www.singglasgow.co.uk

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Tuesday 3rd Macmillan Move More

Clarkston Halls 10am. Gentle movement class for people affected by cancer. A gentle exercise class to get you moving but help you to relax as well. Free. 07867 441489 Weekly helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

Crochet Group

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12-4pm. Bring along your own project or start something new. This group is completely free and open to all abilities.

0141 639 7248 Weekly

10am: Newton Mearns Parish Church 1pm: Greenbank Parish Church Moo Music is a regular, fun, interactive music and movement class for all ages up to 5yrs. We use bubbles, parachutes, dress up and role play to learn and have fun. 07951 355913 Weekly

Scottish Country Dancing

Maccabi Centre, Giffnock 8-9.30pm. Traditional ceilidh and Scottish country dancing. Bring your enthusiasm and comfy shoes. All welcome.

07902 127370 • www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly until 10th December

Mini Football

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

The Orchard Community Café

Orchardhill Parish Church, Giffnock 10am-1pm on Tuesday 10am-12pm on Thursday We are a “Happy to Chat” Café, run by volunteers. All are welcome. Serving soup on Tuesdays and home baking both days. www.orchardhill.org.uk Also runs Thursday 5th & Tuesday 10th

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 cuppa.blether@virginmedia.com Weekly. Also runs on Fridays

First Steps Eastwood Park

Eastwood Park Café 9.30am. For people looking to start walking. All welcome. Weekly sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Adult Badminton

Maccabi Centre 7.30-10pm. Coached Badminton Club 18+.

0141 638 6177 Weekly

Adult Craft Group

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12.30-2.30pm. What will you decide to make? You can bring along your own project or start something new. Weekly Free and all welcome. 0141 639 7248

Muirend and Netherlee Bridge Club Netherlee Pavilion 7-10.30pm. This long-running Bridge Club wishes to welcome new members.

We play duplicate bridge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

01355 241913 Weekly

Bookbug Session

Weekly during term-time

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. Weekly 07970 487772 • ritakinloch@aol.com

Wednesday 4th

Weekly during term-time

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

Yoga Flow Class

Bridge Club

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 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

Eastwood Bereavement Support

Mearns Kirk Church Halls 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

Tea Dance

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

Knitting Class

Costa, Clarkston Toll 10am. Friendly and informal class for anyone who enjoys knitting, beginner or experienced, in the welcoming setting.

07929 984873 Weekly

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, FRI: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk Weekly during term-time

Rouken Glen Walkers

Meet at Pro-Soccer, Rouken Glen Park 10.30am. A walk up to an hour that will explore pathways within and surrounding the glen. Some of the routes will include climbing steps as well as walking on paths which might have a slight incline. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

Mother & Toddler Group

Mearns Kirk Church Halls, Newton Mearns 10am. Welcomes parents, grandparents and childminders with babies and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age.

Coffee and chat for adults while the little ones have lots of activities and toys to play with in our newly refurbished hall.

0141 639 6555 Weekly during term-time

Thursday 5th Stamperland Wine Circle Clarkston Hall 7:30pm. Christmas Party.

07943 435843

First Thursday of the month

Social Table Tennis

The Maccabi Centre.

8-10pm. All levels. All welcome.

0141 638 6177 Weekly suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org

First Tuesday of the month

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

Social Table Tennis

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

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! Weekly 07929 984873 helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk

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December 2019 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Strength and Balance Classes

Eastwood Health & Care Centre, Clarkston 1.30-2.15pm. Consists of 14 simple exercises that will improve strength and balance and reduce the risk of falls in adults. Free.

0141 451 0750 sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

Sunshine Club

Giffnock United Reformed Church 11.30am-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. 0141 589 6977 Weekly

Macmillan Move More

Barrhead Foundry 11am. Gentle movement class for people affected by cancer. A class to get you moving but help you to relax as well.

Free. 07867 441489 helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

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 Lego games. www.facebook.com/Eralegoclub Bi-weekly

Eastwood Photographic Society

Albertslund Hall, Newton Mearns 7.30pm. The club welcomes amateur photographers of all abilities to a varied programme of guest speakers, informal workshops, club competitions, outings and inter club events. Weekly www.eastwoodps.co.uk

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop in

Clarkston Library 10.30am-2.30pm. Our trained volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including family and friends, in a cosy, relaxed setting with tea and coffee. No appointment needed, just drop in.

0141 577 4149. macmillan@ercultureandleisure.org Also runs on the 3th & 20th December

Singing for the Brain

Newton Mearns Parish Church 12.30-2.30pm. 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 klochhead@trfs.org.uk

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Oasis Community Café

Community Cinema Club

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 of the month

Friday 6th Blether Group

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12-2pm. Sit back with a cuppa, relax and enjoy a peaceful afternoon! All welcome. 0141 639 7248 Weekly

Newton House Care Home 2pm, For those who are living with Dementia or memory problems. This includes family and friends also.

0141 6160 506

Toddler Group

Broom Parish Church 10am. Parents have the opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee while children between birth and 3 years old play together.

0141 639 3528 Weekly during term-time.

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

Computer Basics

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 1-4.30pm. Need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone? Drop-in for a bit of help.

Free.

0141 639 7248 Weekly. Also runs on Thursdays from 2-6pm

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Breakfast Club (Mens Group)

Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 10-11.30am. Men, join us for a free breakfast! A hearty start to the day every Friday.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk Weekly

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Saturday 7th Christmas Coffee Morning

St. Aidan's Church, Clarkston Join us to enjoy tea or coffee with festive fare. Baking stall, gift stall, handcrafted cards, raffle.

07710 210426

Christmas Coffee Morning

Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am-12pm. Baking and bottle stalls and some additional small business stalls selling gifts including bags, scarfs, jewellery, art and Christmas cakes. Tickets £2.50 include tea / coffee and Christmas goodies. We look forward to seeing you there. www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk

Saturday 7th Christmas Tea Shoppe

Mearns Kirk Halls 10am-12pm. Come and join us in our Tea Shoppe and enjoy our festive fayre.

Browse around our stalls and find that special something.

Music Classes for Children

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

Goalkeeping Academy

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

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What's On Calendar | December 2019 Magic of Showbiz

The Edge, Newton Mearns Drama: 12.30-1.30pm. Dance: 2-3pm A musical theatre drama club for adults (18-30) with additional support needs.

Support included or you can bring your own support. £3 per class. £5 for both.

Snack provided. First Trial Session Free.

07753 971271 • FB: MagicofShowbiz themagicofshowbiz@gmx.com Weekly

Monday 9th Old Eastwood Stamp Club

Top Floor, Netherlee Parish Church 7:30pm. Join us for an informal evening at this old established stamp club. We have many interesting presentations and displays on various topics. On this occasion there will be a variety of smaller exhibits from our membership.

This is the last meeting before Christmas. Will there be mince pies with the tea? Maybe, but it's stamps we like.

See if you like them too.

0141 577 5808

Tuesday 10th Kings and Queens of Kilmaurs

Parklands Hotel & Country Club 10am, This loop follows a route popular with Glasgow Cyclist's - the Southside Chain Gang loop. www.letsride.co.uk/guided-rides Weekly in December

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 2pm. Join us for tea, coffee, sweet treats, home baking and a natter in our beautiful new café space! All are welcome. Suggested donation £1.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

Fitness, Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts

Weekly

Make a Needle Felt Robin

The Wee Art Studio 11am-12.15pm. Learn how to make a 3D needle felt robin or penguin. Suitable for anyone over 8 years. Great workshop to do with an adult! Warning needles will be used. Cost £13.50. www.theweeartstudio.co.uk

Broom Parish Church 2pm. A Country Christmas by Sandra Halkett, Elgin. www.safas.org.uk/Mearns

Wednesday 11th Cinderella

Eastwood Park Theatre Various times, This year our Panto will be extra special. We're bringing the truly magical story of Cinderella to life and we're excited to welcome Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts (GAMTA) to our stage. Don't miss this magical adventure that promises to be a show-stopping, all singing, all dancing panto! www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk/ article/10267/Cinderella

Festive Family Films

Eastwood Park Theatre Sat 14th: Elf, 10am.

Mon 16th: It's A Wonderful Life, 6pm Thu 19th: Die Hard, 6pm.

Sat 21st: Elf (relaxed screening), 10:30am.

Mon 23rd: Arthur Christmas, 10am.

Mon 23rd: It's A Wonderful Life, 2:30pm. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

2nd Wednesday of Month

Busby Flower Club

Giffnock Bowling Club 7:30pm. Christmas Workshop www.safas.org.uk/Busby

Thursday 12th 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 Second Thursday of the month

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60s & 70s Charity Music Night

Whitecraigs Rugby Club 7.30pm. Three live bands including a Rod Stewart Tribute. Tickets £5 from Church Office, Newton Mearns Parish Church.

Sure to be a great night, so we look forward to seeing you there.

0141 639 7373 www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk

Soup and Santa

Giffnock South Parish Church 1pm. Come and enjoy Spitha Brass from the Royal Conservatoire as part of our successful Winter Concert Series. Tickets £5 available on the door, includes a cup of tea.

0141 638 2599

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

Sunday 8th

Mearns & Whitecraigs Flower Club

Giffnock South Concert Series

Tennis for Free

Weekly during term-time.

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Saturday 14th

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Greenbank Parish Church 7-9pm. SNAP is open to children in P7 to S3. Come along a make new friends during games, sports, arts and baking activities. £2 entry. snap@greenbankglasgow.org.uk

The Redhurst Hotel 7:30pm. Kathleen Williams - Countdown to Christmas. www.safas.org.uk/Busby

Clarkston Hall 7:30pm. Illustrated talk by Graham Clark, "Templeton's Carpets". www.ntscentres.org.uk

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-yearolds. SAT: 11am-12pm and SUN: 1-2pm.

15+. £6 or £20 for block of 4. ian@combatconcepts.org

SNAP Community Youth Club

Busby Flower Club

Giffnock United Reformed Church 11am-3pm. A great opportunity for families to enjoy lunch together, with an opportunity for youngsters to visit Santa. £5 per person, which includes soup, sandwiches and gift for each child.

Pre-booked tickets only. santa@pesu.org.uk

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Calendar of events

Williamwood Parish Church 6.30pm. Christmas Eve Service for the young and not so young at 6.30pm. 10.30pm Mince Pies and Hot Drinks before Carol Singing at 11.15pm and the Watchnight Service at 11.30pm. https://new.williamwoodparish.church

Wednesday 18th Eastwood Cancer Support Group

Elf Academy Eastwood Park Theatre Various times, Back by popular demand ERCL's Elf Academy returns! Kids will enjoy a series of creative and fun activities in this jam-packed session!

Make a Christmas craft, play some games, join in with a wintery tale and enjoy a festive film before graduating from Elf Academy with your very own Elf ears!

Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 2pm. For anyone with a current or historic cancer diagnosis, we can offer a warm, relaxing environment, tea, coffee and home baking, peer support and professional input. You will be made most welcome.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

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Thursday 26th Book Club

East Renfrewshire Music Club

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Sunday 15th

Tuesday 24th

A Festival of Christmas in Words and Music

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

Williamwood Parish Church 7pm. Get into the Christmas spirit. Enjoy our Choir and some instrumentalists led by our organist and Director of Music, Sarah Alexander.

Seasonal refreshments will be served afterwards. Free Entry. https://new.williamwoodparish.church

Christmas Day

Thursday 19th MJ's Brasserie, Clarkston 1-3pm & 6-8pm. Music ranging from folk to soul. Free entry. All welcome. 7.30-9.15pm: Open Mic. 9.20-9.40: The Neighbours. 9.4510.30: Circe. johnnyhinnie@icloud.com

Also on the 14th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd

Christmas Day

Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 2pm. Join us for tea, coffee, sweet treats, home baking and a natter in our beautiful new café space! All are welcome. Suggested donation £1.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

Saturday 21st Big Vern 'n' the Shootahs

Giffnock North Social Club 7:45pm. There really is nothing to compare to a Big Vern 'n' the Shootahs gig. A powerhouse 9 piece phenomenon which has been rocking audiences all over the UK since 1989. You will be guaranteed some of the funkiest vibes this side of Memphis!!

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Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 1-3pm & 6-8pm. Talk about the book chosen by the group. Come along and be part of the fun, its free!

0141 639 7248 Last Thursday of the month

Friday 27th Legion Scotland Mearns Bowling Club 7:30-9:30pm. Welcoming veterans to join each month.

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CANCER DROP-IN SESSIONS Outwith the Friday drop-in times, people affected by cancer are able to make use of the library area as a place to sit or for browsing or taking away any of the Macmillan booklets from an extensive range. No appointment is needed and people are welcome simply to drop in.

A spokesperson for Macmillan said: “Our charity is in the process of developing a number of local information places and drop-in services.

The Macmillan East Ren Cancer Information and Support Drop In sessions meet every Friday at Clarkston Library

Clarkston Library has become the base for a new support drop-in service for people diagnosed with cancer.

An area in the library on Clarkston Road has been set aside and is used for Macmillan East Ren Cancer Information and Support Drop In sessions every Friday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

During this time, trained volunteers are available to offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, whether it is people living with

a cancer diagnosis, their family or friends.

The space offers a cosy and relaxed environment to talk over a cup of tea or coffee. The charity can also refer individuals to local and national services, including Macmillan’s Move More physical activity programme, complementary therapies, financial advice or help for carers.

“As well as Clarkston, we have another new service at Barrhead Foundry, which will start this month on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm.”

Other Macmillan information points in East Renfrewshire, including Mearns Library, Giffnock Library, Neilston Library and Thornliebank Library will be opened in 2020.

For details email: macmillan@ ercultureandleisure.org or call 0141 577 4149. Also see www.ercultureandleisure. org/macmillan and the social media profiles via Twitter @ macmillanERCL or Macmillan East Ren on Facebook.

NEW CO-OP ON OLD SITE A new Co-op is set to bring fresh life to waste ground that has been unused for years.

Work is on-going at the new branch in Newton Mearns, which will be known as Mearnskirk.

The site was formerly home to a Chinese restaurant that closed in 2013 and was then ravaged by fire in 2017, before being demolished.

The new Co-op is part of a programme of opening 100 food stores during 2019.

In addition, the retailer is providing major makeovers for a further 200 stores.

The Co-op’s combined £200 million store investment could lead to 1500 new jobs across the UK.

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December 2019 | Senior Savvy

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This month: FOR GRANDKIDS

Yes, it is time to start thinking about what to get grandchildren for Christmas. Shops are full of dazzling toys and games so where do we start??

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December 2019 | Local News

CAN YOU HOST AFTERNOON TEA?

A charity that is dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people is looking for volunteers.

Re-engage in Clarkston and Newton Mearns would like to find local people who will open up their home and provide an afternoon tea on a Sunday in 2020.

two hours for six to eight older guests and three or four drivers.

The aim is to give isolated older people in the community a chance to meet others and to enjoy a chat, a cuppa and home-baking.

The only requirements for the volunteering role is a large teapot, a downstairs (ground floor) toilet and a house with easy access. Hosts are also asked to provide enough seating for eight older people.

Lisa McTaggart, the development officer for Re-engage in the west of Scotland, said: “We are appealing for volunteers who can spare one afternoon a year to provide afternoon tea in their home.

“Hosts provide a warm welcome and a simple afternoon tea lasting

“Often hosts involve family and friends and welcome two or three generations.”

Lisa added: “Our hosts commit to one tea party a year or possibly more if they want to do so.”

If you are interested in volunteering contact lisa. mctaggart@reengage.org.uk.

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Local News | December 2019

JUNIOR PARKRUN TURNS THREE WINTER

WONDERLAND

The Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun are looking for additional volunteers

A special anniversary cake was baked for the occasion

A junior parkrun celebrated its third birthday recently with almost 150 youngsters helping to collect donations for a local foodbank.

The first Rouken Glen junior parkrun took place in October 2016 with a group of youngsters running a timed route of two kilometres.

Three years on and the free run continues to go from strength to strength with more than 100 children aged four to 14 regularly turning up on a Sunday at 9.30am.

In celebration of the parkrun’s third birthday in the park on October 27, 149 children ran, walked, skipped, hopped the course, with many decked out in fancy dress.

At the same time, members of the SE Glasgow Foodbank were on

hand to collect donations. There were enough food products to fill the back of a car.

The foodbank has been operating since 2011 and relies on the support of local people. It has supplied more than 11,000 three-day emergency food parcels to people in crisis in the last year alone.

Like all parkruns, the weekly event relies on volunteers from the local community and the Rouken Glen group is keen to recruit more people to help out each Sunday.

Suzanne Cotton, one of the run directors, says: “We are always happy to hear from people who

The SE Glasgow Foodbank left with a car load of donations

can help out at our junior parkrun.

There is a range of different roles and everyone is given full training on the day. Being a volunteer is also a lot of fun.”

The Rouken Glen junior parkrun is one of 17 across Scotland and aims to encourage youngsters to enjoy being active in a fun and relaxed environment. Kids can be as competitive or non-competitive as they wish and they can run, walk or even hop their way around the traffic-free course.

The runs are free to enter but participants must register with parkrun so they have a barcode for use on the day.

See www.parkrun.org.uk/ roukenglen-juniors and “Rouken Glen junior parkrun” on Facebook.

Whitelee Windfarm plays host to a Winter Wonderland this month.

On December 1, 7 and 8, the Eaglesham visitor centre invites families to get crafty and make a festive decoration.

Kids can join Santa for a tour of the Windfarm before enjoying a hot chocolate and festive treats with Santa and Mrs Claus in the Exhibition Area.

All children will also receive a small gift from Santa. Prices for the Winter Wonderland are £10 per person, with under-3s free.

A simpler Santa’s Grotto experience for kids costs £5 on the same days.

See www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk

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Late News

Saturday 14th Winter Wonderland Quest Greenbank Garden 11am-4pm. Inspired by the wonder of Narnia we have created a magical adventure.

Arrive to discover your quest (age specific), create your protective sword/crown, set off on your adventure in the garden, complete the quest and then meet the Snow Queen in the house and receive your gift for completing the quest. Members £5 per child, free for adults.

Non-members £7 per child, £2 per adult. Booking essential. greenbankgarden@nts.org.uk Tickets: www.nts.org.uk/visit/events/ winter-wonderland-quest

Also runs on Sunday 15th December

FREE DRAMA FOR SCHOOLS

A performing arts and education business is calling out to local primary schools in a bid to provide free drama sessions for pupils.

Vision Perform would like to hear from teachers in schools in Newton Mearns, Clarkston, Busby and surrounding areas. The company will then arrange for a day of free drama classes at each school in January or February.

Hannah McElnea, a qualified teacher and performing arts professional, is the founder of Vision Perform. She believes there is a huge value in the partnership of performing arts and education for children.

values to improve the life-skills of children.

“Taking part in performing arts helps children in so many ways, such as improving confidence and problem-solving and also promoting more effective communication.

“We would like to give more children the chance to benefit from the performing arts and our way of doing this is to offer free day-long sessions at local primary schools.”

Vision Perform launched five She says: “At Vision Perform we offer performing arts sessions that years ago with term-time classes in South Ayrshire and has since are combined with educational

extended to offer sessions across the rest of Ayrshire and now in Newton Mearns and Giffnock.

The classes are usually paid for but the latest school offer is for free sessions.

Hannah says: “We usually manage to do around nine 30-minute fast-paced but high quality sessions over the course of a school day. This means as many pupils as possible can be offered the chance to enjoy taking part in performing arts.

“The sessions also give teachers the chance to see how they can incorporate the arts into the school day. I hope that local schools will get in touch with us.”

See www.visionperform.com and email: info@visionperform.com.

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BOOKS BY TWO LOCAL AUTHORS Books make great Christmas presents, especially if they just happen to be by a talented local author – and here are brief details of a couple of newly-released works ideal as a special stocking filler.

Sports journalist Robin ScottElliot has ventured into a magical world of adventure in early 18th century Russia with The Tzar’s Curious Runaways, a story which could have been inspired by some wonderful fairy tale by Pushkin.

Set in what was then the recently-built St Petersburg, in the year 1725, the book’s

heroine, Katinka Dashkova, is a superb ballerina, but has to run for her Robin Scott-Elliot life – with friends Alexei the Giant and Nikolai the Dwarf – when Tzar Peter the Great expires, forcing them to flee the Winter Palace and the late ruler’s Circus of Curiosities.

Described as a mystical tale with an enthralling blend of history and fiction the story follows the friends intrepid adventure through adversity in a land where witches, wolves and magic are never very far away.

The Tzar’s Curious Runaways, can be purchased at Waterstons: www.waterstones.com/ book/the-tzars-curiousrunaways/robin-scottelliot/9781911427131.

By sharp contrast there’s “adventure” of a very different kind in Dr Stephen Hearns’ Peak Performance under Pressure: lessons from a helicopter rescue doctor.

Drawing on 20 years of leadership experience in high pressure emergency medical and rescue situations, the author describes the consequences of pressure, both positive and negative, and teaches the strategies we need to attain states of peak performance.

ambulance clinicians, firefighters, military personnel, rescue teams and business Stephen Hearns leaders – and in fact anyone hoping to improve their own performance during high-pressure situations.

If you’ve ever wondered just how the experts cope with the phenomenal challenges life throws their way you will find this a fascinating insight into the disciplines which help rescuers turn potential disaster into lifesaving success.

Using first hand accounts of highpressure situations within emergency medicine, the book covers relevant aspects such as cognitive aids, teamwork, organisational culture and tactical leadership.

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