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Join Beat the Street ......................... 3 Mum Swims for Charity .................. 4 Let's Talk: How to be Happy .......... 5 Success of Community Hub ............. 6 Call Out to Give Blood .................... 6 Do You Fancy a Blether? ................. 7 Meet the Authors ............................ 8 Outdoor Show Returns ................... 8 Rhyme Time Fun For All ............... 10 Keith's Munro Photos Joy ............ 11 Walking Football For Health ........ 11 SNAP for Young People ................ 12 Late News ....................................... 12 Palaces Talk at NTS Group ............ 14 What's Up Doc ............................... 14 Learn a Powerful Life Skill ............ 17 Support Groups ............................. 17 Club Has a Bright Future .............. 19 The Physio Room ........................... 20 Legal Matters ................................. 20 What’s On ................................ 21–26 Focus on Eyes .................................

Help for Money Worries ...............

Senior Savvy ...................................

Queen's Honour for Teacher ........

Pupils Got To Top of Class .............

Families Keep Fit Together ...........

P1s Vote For Top Book ..................

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• Broomburn Medical Centre: 257 Mearns Road, Newton Mearns: 0141 639 3644 • Carolside Medical Centre: 1-2 Carolside Gardens, Busby Road, Clarkston: 0141 644 3511 • EASTWOOD HEALTH & CARE CENTRE: Drumby Crescent, Clarkston.

Clarkston Medical Centre: Drs Boardman, King, Earl & Boyd: 0141 451 0610 Clarkston Medical: Drs Morrice, Masson, Geddes & Andrews: 0141 451 0620 Eastwoodmains Medical Practice: 0141 451 0630 Elmwood Medical Centre: 0141 451 0650 Maclean Medical Practice: 0141 451 0670 • Greenlaw Medical Practice: Unit 3, 3 Greenlaw Place, Newton Mearns: 0141 639 8833 • Mearns Medical Centre: 30 Maple Avenue, Newton Mearns: 0141 639 2753 • Sheddens Medical Practice: 5A Eaglesham Road, Clarkston: 0141 644 2356 • Williamwood Medical Centre: 85 Seres Road, Clarkston: 0141 620 0333

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• Gartnavel Royal Hospital: 1055 Great Western Road: 0141 211 3600 • Golden Jubilee Hospital: Clydebank: 0141 951 5000 • Glasgow Royal Infirmary: Castle Street, Glasgow: 0141 211 4000 • The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow: 0141 201 1100 • Royal Alexandria Hospital: Corsebar Road, Paisley: 0141 887 9111 • Vale of Leven General Hospital: North Main Street, Alexandria: 01389 754121 • University Hospital Hairmyres: Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride: 01355 585000

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• Broomvale: 269 Mearns Road, Newton Mearns: 0141 639 2190 • Crookfur: 194 Harvie Avenue, Newton Mearns: 0141 639 1120 • Newton Mearns: 11, The Avenue at Mearns, Newton Mearns: 0141 639 6881

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JOIN BEAT THE STREET FOR GOOD HEALTH Players expressed that the main benefits of taking part in Beat the Street are “having fun” and “exploring the local area”.

Dr William Bird, CEO and founder of Intelligent Health, said: “If we want to improve the health and wellbeing of the country we need to be ambitious, provide a clear narrative to get people active and support them on their journey.

“Physical activity has more health benefits than any other single intervention and is the means to a healthy community.

Local people are invited to join an outdoors health challenge that is shown to boost activity and get communities exploring more.

Beat the Street aims to encourage people of all ages to walk, run or cycle around community streets.

Participants have a Beat the Street card that contains radiofrequency identification (RFID) technology, which they tap against sensors called Beat Boxes located on lamp-posts.

Every sensor tapped with the card earns points. It’s possible

“The Beat the Street experience transforms a community or area into a giant playground.”

to play with friends, family and work colleagues, with the aim of climbing to the top of the leader boards and winning prizes.

communities in the UK and worldwide. It was first launched in 2016 and has been played by more than 200,000 people so far.

Beat the Street starts in Newton Mearns and Barrhead on February 15 and will continue until March 29, 2019.

On average, across all Beat the Street projects, the proportion of people meeting the physical activity guidelines increased from 40% to 50%. In 2015, 1 out of every 7 adults said they were inactive at the start of Beat the Street.

Beat the Street was created by Intelligent Health, a company dedicated to building active

Once the game is complete, Beat the Street creates a legacy of physical activity, with signposts directing people to events and activities in their area as well as working with local stakeholders to continue to build active communities.

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An evening of fascinating talks with a common theme of “how to be happy”, followed by thoughtful discussion, takes place this month.

Orchardhill Parish Church in Giffnock plays host to the event, which will feature the showing of two TED Talks, the first by Robert Waldinger, a Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst and Zen priest and the second by Jessica Jackley, co-founder of Kiva.org, which provides loans to cashstrapped entrepreneurs.

Waldinger is in charge of a long-running study of adult life, The Harvard Study of Adult Development. Over 75 years, it has produced tens of thousands of pages of information and the research has drawn many

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The TED Talks evening, which is free to attend on February 7 at 7.30pm, is part of a regular programme by the church called Thinking Allowed.

Rev Grant Barclay, the church minister, said: “Since its earliest days, the church has been a place of exploration and discovery leading to fullness of life.

“Our discussions on TED talks are open to all and will provide a local opportunity to talk about important matters in which we're all interested.”

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Francesca Mckay, the Development Lead, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback from people in Newton Mearns. So many people have told us that this is exactly what is needed in the area and we hope that more and more people will come and chat to us

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The Cuppa and Blether group meets in the Greenhouse Café at Eastwood Clinic and Care Centre, Drumby Crescent, twice a week.

The group was started around 18 months ago by Irene Brown and Shirley Ash, both from the East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, along with nonagenarian Donald Ross, the group’s most senior member.

Willy Scott, of Clarkston, is part of the group. He said: “We do not

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The Cuppa and Blether group meets in the Greenhosue Café at Eastwood Clinic twice a week

have an agenda or programme of topics, rather we just idly chat.

“The group chats about all manner of topics, from the price of fish, gas and electricity to the President of the United States. It’s quite a portfolio of topics in fact.

“We would like to see more people coming along to join us.”

As an example, one of the members was told about the group by his daughter-in-law on the basis he could meet new friends.

His initial thoughts were, “Do I need any more friends.” He

thought he probably didn’t but he came along anyway and enjoyed the banter so much that he is now a regular.

The group meets at the Greenhouse Café, which is run by Steven and Mandy Jacobs, at 11am on Tuesdays and Fridays. The chat continues until about 1pm.

The group is free to join although you do need to buy your own tea, coffee and other refreshments.

To find out more see FaceBook: Blether Cuppa Greenhouse, email cuppa.blether@virginmedia.com or call 07762 256276.

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Giving just a pint can save or improve the lives of up to three people.

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OUTDOOR SHOW RETURNS

MEET THE AUTHORS Two best-selling crime writers will be signing their new books this month in Newton Mearns.

James Oswald will discuss and sign copies of Cold As The Grave in a free event organised

by Waterstone’s at Primavera on Tuesday 12th February from 7-8pm.

Organisers are promising a bigger and better Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show (SCROPS) in 2019.

Then on 27th February, from 7-8pm, in the same location, Ann Cleeves will celebrate the paperback launch of Wild Fire.

Ann will discuss the character DI Jimmy Perez as this is her last Shetland novel to be published.

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Many local people were disappointed when the actionpacked event, which takes place at Glasgow’s SEC, was unavoidably cancelled last year due to bad weather caused by the Beast from the East.

Tickets have now gone on sale for the show from March 2 to 3 with a 20% discount for pre-booking. If you purchased a ticket last year, it will be honoured in 2019.

Julia Girvan, of organiser PSP Media Group, said: “We were just as disappointed with last year’s unfortunate cancellation

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“We’ve got a great mix of new and interactive features plus more big brands than ever before. It’s shaping up to be our best show yet.”

SCROPS will feature some great celebrity guest speakers, a host of top brands and more than 20 fun and interactive challenges to suit all abilities.

New for 2019 is a Gladiator-style Travelator, Tacx Turbo Challenge,

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Visitors can also enjoy indoor cycling and running tracks, an e-mountain bike track, a Kids’ Action Zone, a climbing wall and an indoor segway track.

There are some top prizes to be won, including a place at the 2019 Berlin Marathon.

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RHYME TIME FUN FOR ALL The show has been touring the country and has received great feedback. One reviewer from Bristol Guide said the play is “a great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting listening and taking part”.

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The People’s Theatre Company presents There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly at Eastwood Park Theatre on February 12 at 2.30pm.

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Other songs in the show include If You’re Happy and You know It, Incy Wincy Spider and many more.

“This will be my kids’ first theatre experience and one that we are all looking forward to.”

The People’s Theatre recommends that the production is the perfect for anyone aged two to 102.

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KEITH’S MUNRO PHOTOS JOY A Glasgow southside photographer is thrilled to see many of his images published in a new book about Scotland’s highest mountains.

Explore the Munros: Your Guide to 50 of Scotland’s Most Iconic Mountains is written by Robert Wight (pictured) and features photos from Keith Fergus.

Keith said: “The images that appear in the book were taken over a period of around seven years, mainly to illustrate articles and guidebooks on the outdoors.

“However, seeing them all together in the book, combined with Robert’s superb words, is incredibly satisfying and something I could not have envisaged a decade ago when I took the plunge into the world of freelance outdoor photography.”

round of the 282 Munros. He said: “I wanted to publish a book that was different from a regular guide book. Although the book does include short route descriptions of 50 of the Munros, there are lots of facts and interesting tales as well, not just about the hills but also the surrounding areas.

“It’s a book that people can pick up and read, as well as browse

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A foreword has been written by leading walks writer and presenter Cameron McNeish.

Keith, of Neilston, East Renfrewshire, said: “The book looks fantastic and offers something a little different to the other Munro books already out there.

“Hopefully the images and words capture the essence of what draws so many people to our mountains and how lucky we are to be able to explore such a magnificent and diverse landscape.”

Explore the Munros is priced £16.99 in paperback at the DC Thomson shop (www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk) and at Amazon, among other outlets.

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A community youth club invites young people from P7 to S3 to join weekly sessions for a range of fun and educational activities.

The SNAP Community Youth Club takes place at Greenbank Parish Church in Clarkston on Saturdays from 7pm to 9pm.

Renfrewshire, which indicated that many young people in the wider Clarkston community were socially lonely.

The youngsters have an input into the activities they would like to participate in and currently they enjoy crafts, basketball, netball, hockey, badminton, table tennis, music, baking, social events and games.

It was felt this was being perpetuated by the lack of opportunities for young people to meet and establish friendships outside of school hours.

The group was established in 2017 in response to research conducted by the church and validated by information from Voluntary Action East

Other studies show that loneliness and social isolation are harmful to young people’s health and make them more prone to depression.

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it Fund and Greenbank Parish Church. This funding enables the employment of a weekly Sessional Youth leader and a team of Sessional Part Time Leaders. Young people in S4 to S6 also volunteer and lead activities as part of their requirements for the Saltire or Duke of Edinburgh awards.

A spokesperson said: “The SNAP Community Youth Club aims to provide a safe, supportive, inclusive, comfortable, nonthreatening, non-judgemental, enjoyable environment that promotes young people’s confidence and resilience. Anyone in P7 to S3 is very welcome to come along and enjoy the fun.”

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A cinema and theatres expert will be giving a talk at a local National Trust for Scotland group this month.

Gary Painter has been part of the research and recording of Scottish cinemas and theatres – the “palaces of entertainment” – for more than 15 years.

Cinemas were once a commonplace sight on our high streets and in the last century, more than 1000 cinemas existed in Scotland.

They are considered to be a part of the social history of our country, including their architecture. The cinemas ranged from simple to highly decorative, with Scotland regarded as having some of the most architecturally diverse buildings of anywhere in the world.

Many cinemas were sadly demolished and those that have survived are either still in use, have been adopted for other purposes, or are actively being restored.

The talk, entitled Fleapits and Palaces: Scottish Cinema Architecture, will be given to the NTS Eastwood and District Members’ Centre in Clarkston Hall on February 14 at 7.30pm.

Evelyn Simmons, the chair of the group, said: “We are always delighted to welcome visitors to our talks, and of course, new members.”

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The course, which costs £180, takes people through a curriculum of stages of learning, beginning where they currently are in their bodies and minds, to how to live a happier and healthier life.

Led by a qualified mindfulness tutor, the programme includes guided audio meditation, a Retreat Day of Practice, a twohour follow up session and a certificate on completion.

Scottish charity Cultivating Mindfullness starts a new eight-week course this month at Mearns Castle Golf Academy

Local people can benefit from the opportunity to enjoy a healthier life thanks to the launch of a new mindfulness programme this month.

Scottish charity, Cultivating Mindfulness, starts an eight-week Mindfulness Based Living Course, on Wednesday February 6, from 7pm to 9pm, at Mearns Castle Golf Academy on Waterfoot Road.

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CLUB HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE

East Renfrewshire Golf Club, designed by James Baird in 1922 has been regularly rated the best in the region

A club that has been rated as the best in the region reports that it is not resting on its laurels and wants “the best to get better”.

East Renfrewshire Golf Club is voted at number one by independent world golf rating website, Top 100 Golf Courses (www.top100golfcourses.com).

The historic club, with an acclaimed course built in 1922 by the esteemed James Baird, has continued to make substantial investments both to the course and the expertise in running the club. Danny Welsh,

the Club Manager, joined two years ago, while Paul Hampsey, the Course manager, arrived in November.

Danny said: “We are delighted that we have been in number one place in East Renfrewshire for several years now but we are not sitting back, rather we are investing further to make the club even better for our members and visitors.

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The club now offers attractive and flexible Pure Golf packages, family memberships, a junior coaching programme and free junior memberships for those with parents at the club.

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Danny said: “It is an exciting time at the club with lots of positive changes taking place.

"We believe the future is bright for East Renfrewshire Golf Club and we have great plans for augmenting the member and visitor experience.

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February 2019 | Legal Matters

The Physio Room

Legal Matters with Gill Bowman BA LLB

PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND EXERCISE Every person living with Parkinson’s Disease knows the importance of exercise and the benefits that it brings, however, many do not know the best exercises for them as an individual.

Over the last several years, there has been terrific research into the benefits of exercise for People with Parkinson’s.

The great thing about the new research is that it shows that ‘Exercise is Medicine’ and the right style and types of exercise, given at the right time throughout the disease, can have a profound impact on the independence and confidence of the person living with the disease.

One of the main questions I get asked as a Neuro-Physiotherapist is ‘when is the right time to start exercising?’. The answer to that is very easy – it’s right now! The

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‘So what are the right exercises for me?’, I’m so glad you asked as this is a great question. I think you will understand that this is a difficult question to answer in an article, because it depends on your symptoms and abilities. The main philosophy I teach people with PD is to ‘THINK BIG’.

An analogy that was told to me by someone with PD is that ‘it’s like driving a car with the handbrake on’ so you really have to up the revs way more than you think to even get moving in the first place.

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Calendar of events Friday 1st The Jive Aces Eastwood Park Theatre 7.30pm. The UK’s No.1 and world’s busiest swing and jive band, The Jive Aces present their biggest theatre show to date, the Big Beat Revue!

www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Cuppa & Blether Eastwood Health Centre, Green House Cafe.

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

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A Presentation on Elvis's Hollywood (and TV) Career Blackfriars Bar, Glasgow 10am. Presentation from Gerry McLafferty author of Elvis Presley in Hollywood: Celluiod Sell-Out, and President of the Elvis Presley Film Society. Presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. There will also be a day of Elvis memorabilia on sale from personal collections - LP's. Free entry. elvispresley.filmsociety@ntlworld.com

Coffee Morning Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am Our monthly Coffee Mornings resume today, hosted by The Board & Kirk Session. All the usual stalls. We look forward to seeing you there.

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

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

SNAP! Community Youth Club Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston 7-9pm. All sorts of activities are available at SNAP! Youth Club such as baking, music, sports, board games and arts and crafts. If you are in P7-S3 why not come along and join us? snap@greenbankglasgow.org.uk Weekly during term time

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Sunday 3rd Writing Workshop Lochinch House, 86 Dumbreck Rd G41 4SN 10am-4pm. Authors and journalists Theresa Talbot and Douglas Skelton host this one day writing workshop.

Learn how to write a synopsis, create believable characters and realistic dialogue and find out how to develop your writing into a series. £40 for this one day course. Booking Essential

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ABBA Again Giffnock North Social Club 7:45pm. Abba Again are a phenomenal Abba tribute, taking you back in time to experience the sensational rise of the Swedish supergroup. The ultimate 70's party show. giffnocknorthsocialclub.co.uk

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Grease Sing-a-long Eastwood Park Theatre 2pm. Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer.

When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Classes for Children Stamperland Parish Church 9.45am Primary 1. 10.30am P2. 11.15am P3. Fun and engaging music 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

Orchardhill Fusion 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

Alpha Maxwell Mearns Castle Church 6.30pm. If you have questions about the Christian faith, join us for our Alpha course to explore and share your point of view. Alpha is food, a talk and good conversation maxwellmearnsalpha@gmail.com Running until March 17th

Martial Arts Club 196 Ayr Road, Crookfur Park, Newton Mearns G77 6DT 9am. Teaching the Japanese sword art of Iaido. We welcome female and male students and martial arts returners.

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Monday 4th First Steps Giffnock Outside Lidl 10am. Two walks are offered; one for beginners and one for people who wish to walk a little further. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

Eastwood Choral Society Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock 7:30pm. Vibrant mixed voice adult choir. All voices welcome (particularly tenors!) No auditions required. Our repertoire is largely choral and classical.

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Bridge Club Maccabi Centre 7.20pm. Supported play, where those who have had bridge lessons, or are returning to bridge, can play and get coaching at the same time. bridge.eastren@gmail.com Weekly

Bookbug Session Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions! Busby Library; (0-4yrs), WED, 9.30am. FRI, 9.30am.

Clarkston Library; (0-4yrs), TUE, 10.30am. Storytime (3-5yrs), TUE (School term), 2.15pm. (0-18months), WED, 2pm. (0-4yrs), SAT, 10.30am. Mearns Library; (0-4yrs), WED, 2pm. THU, 10.30am. SAT, 10.30am. (0-18months), MON, 2pm. www.ercultureandleisure.org/bookbug Weekly during term-time

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

AutoScots Car Club Mearns Primary, Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns G77 6DP 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

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

07769 229503 • ogktoddlers@gmail.co.uk 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.

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Scottish Country Dancing Shawlands Academy 7.15-8.45pm. General. Come and join us for fun, fitness and friendship. You will be made very welcome.

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121st ClarkstonYoga Flow Class Maccabi Halls 6.30-7.45pm. For many of us life can be challenging. Yoga can give you balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of well-being. ritakinloch@aol.com

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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: 6.458.15pm. Scouts, MON: 7.30-9.30pm. FRI: 8-10pm. Explorers, TUE: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk

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

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!

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Community Choir Stamperland Church Hall, Clarkston 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 Weekly

Hairspray Eastwood Park Theatre 7.30pm. Hairspray is the irresistible feelgood show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away.

www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Runs until 9th February.

Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

Walking Football Mearns Primary School 7.30pm. Friendly, relaxed and fun football for anyone 50 plus. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Blether and a Brew Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 2pm. Join us for a cuppa! All are welcome for tea, coffee, cake and company. hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk Also on Tuesday 19th

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Mini Football Mearns Primary School 6.15pm. Provides a gentle introduction to playing football using fun-based football activities. www.ercultureandleisure.org

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Off Grid Play Group Woodlands at top of Aidans Brae, Clarkston 9:45-11.15am. Outdoor play group for 2 year olds in a fully enclosed space. Mud kitchen, sand pit, slide, ball runs, fire, stories, natural arts & crafts, songs and snacks. Bookable in 6 week blocks.

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Calendar of events Eastwood Bereavement Support Mearns Kirk Church Hall 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 First Tuesday of the month

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

Rock Choir Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am. Singing our own arrangements of pop, Motown and chart songs with no auditions and no need to read music. pr@rockch Weekly

Wednesday 6th 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

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First Steps Eastwood Park Eastwood Park Leisure Centre 9.30m. For people looking to start walking. All welcome to come along and join in. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

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THU: 10.30-11.30am. Mum & Baby.

THU: 7-8.15pm. Pregnancy Yoga. audrey@yogabellies.co.uk Weekly

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Walk the Block Clarkston Hall 7pm. If 5k runs or the latest muddy fitness challenge are not for you. Or, if you just like the idea of meeting more people within your community and improving your fitness and wellbeing at the same time.

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Art Classes at The Wee Art Studio The Wee Art Studio, Clarkston 4pm. Classes held Wednesday to Saturday. Children, teen and adult classes. All levels and abilities.

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Knitting Class Costa, Clarkston Toll 10am. Friendly and informal class for anyone who enjoys knitting, beginner or experienced, in the welcoming setting 07929 984873 helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk Weekly

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Saturday 9th Off Grid Kids Saturday Club Woodlands at top of Aidans Brae, Clarkston 1-3pm. Outdoor Saturday Club based in woodlands in Clarkston for 5-12 year olds. Den building, mud kitchen, arts n crafts and child-led free play.

07769 229503 offgridkidsclarkston@ gmail.com Also runs on 23rd February

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. midden@sharps.me.uk

Friends of Greenbank Garden Coach House at Greenbank.

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Social Bridge Baljaffray Church 6.30pm. Please come along and join us.

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Rouken Glen Short Walk Pro-Soccer, Rouken Glen Park 10.30am. A peaceful stroll along pathways within Rouken Glen Park. For beginners or people recovering from an injury or illness. sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Weekly

Thursday 7th Stamperland Wine Circle Duff Memorial Hall, Busby 7.30pm. Looking for new members, enjoy a wide range of wine related activities including wine tastings, displays by leading distributors and demonstrations on how to make your own wine. Regular meetings take place on the first Thursday of the month at Clarkston Halls. alfredglynjones08@gmail.com Fencing Club 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 Weekly during term time

Tuesday 10th Beer Club Maxwells Clarkston 2pm. Sample some great craft beer and talk about the different styles, flavours and aromas with like-minded craft beer hop heads. ÂŁ10.

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What's On Calendar | February 2019 U3A Meeting Newton Mearns Parish Church 2.30pm. Morag Throw will be talking about 'Active Ageing'. We could all do with some of that - so come and find out how to do it! u3asites.org.uk/eastrenfrewshire

Friday 15th Beat The Street Barrhead & Newton Mearns Various Locations East Renfrewshire 7:30pm. Beat The Street is turning Barrhead and Newton Mearns into a giant game. Earn points, win prizes and discover your town by walking, running and cycling. How far will you go? beatthestreet.me/barrheadnewtonmearns

Tuesday 12th There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Eastwood Park Theatre 2.30pm. From the creators of Don't Dribble On The Dragon, this magical show has been written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heartwarming family fun. It's the perfect treat for anyone aged 2 to 102!

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Wednesday 13th Mearns and Whitecraigs Flower Club Broom Parish Church 2pm. Monthly demonstrations. The club holds practical workshops from time to time to offer members the chance to learn new skills. www.safas.org.uk/Mearns

Second Wednesday every month

Thursday 14th Eastwood and District Members' Centre, National Trust for Scotland Clarkston Halls, G76 8NE 7:30pm. Scottish Cinema Architecture from its Beginnings to the Present Day. An illustrated presentation by Gary Painter www.ntscentres.org.uk More information on page 14

Running until Friday 29th More info on page 3

Saturday 16th The Twelve Pound Look Eastwood Park Theatre 1pm. A short season of classic one act plays written by three of the most influential, groundbreaking and highly regarded writers of the last 100 years. Spanning the 20th century, with themes, characters and situations that resonate today, these are classic plays for a modern audience. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Monday 18th Scottish Badgers Duff Memorial Hall 7:30pm. A talk about badgers by Jackie Clark from the Scottish Badgers charity.

Jackie will also show film footage of local badgers. The event is being organised by Scottish Wildlife Trust. All welcome. scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thursday 21st Meet our Consultants on Hip and Knee Pain Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Club, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 7pm. Free information evening hosted

by Mr Sanjay Gupta, consultant Orthopaedic surgeon. Mr Gupta is a specialist in musculoskeletal/ orthopaedic oncology, hip and knee replacement surgery. Booking essential. 0330 134 6841 www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/ glasgow/events/your-complete-guideto-hips-and-knees-feb2019#/landing Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Clarkston Halls 7:30pm. Harbingers of Spring by Billy Carruthers. Billy hails from Binnie Plants in West Lothian and whilst February warms up the year he will be talking about our favourite plants which bring on the Spring. Snowdrops, Daffodils, Tulips and Hellebore amongst the colourful introduction to the growing season to come. Billy also discusses his passion in Paeony Roses and may have plants for sale. Free.

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Sunday 24th Blood Donation Event Clarkston Hall 12-3:30pm, Please join us, and help us show Scotland’s patients they are not fighting alone. www.scotblood.co.uk Also on Monday 2-3:30pm & 5-7:30pm

Tuesday 26th Busby Flower Club Monthly Meeting Redhurst Hotel 7.30pm. Members old and new, visitors and those keen to see what a Flower Club offers. £5 for non members. www.safas.org.uk/Busby 4th Tuesday of every month

Wednesday 27th Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Cancer Support Group Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 2pm. For those with a current or historic cancer diagnosis; we can offer peer support, input from professionals, tea and coffee and a warm welcome in a comfortable setting. hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

Wednesday 20th Meet our Consultants on Cosmetic Surgery Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Club, 141 Finnieston Street, Glagsow G3 8HB 6:30pm. Free information evening hosted by Mr Stephen Morley, consultant plastic surgeon. Mr Morley will talk through some of the most common procedures. Booking essential.

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Calendar of events Thursday 28th

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Book Club The Market Place, The Avenue Shopping Centre, Newton Mearns 1-3pm & 6-8pm. Come along and join in our Monthly book club and talk about the book chosen by the group.

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Women’s Health Coffee Morning Event Nuffield Health East Kilbride Fitness & Wellbeing Club, Stroud Road, 4 The Boardwalk G75 0YW 10:30am. This event is for mums to be and for anyone who is suffering with women’s health issues including pelvic health, endometriosis and menopause. Free but booking essential.

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Thursday 7th Mar Friday 1st Mar IT For Beginners Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 10am. A 6-session introduction to using information technology, including emailing, searching the internet and much more. Cost: £3 per session, booking required. In partnership with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Services. hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

Meet Our Consultants on Managing Arthritis Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, 82 Braidholm Road G46 6ED 7pm. Do you suffer from arthritis or joint pain? Meet Dr Bawa our Consultant Rheumatologist who has broad clinical experience in all areas of Rheumatology. Free information evening booking essential.

0330 134 6841 www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/ glasgow/events/your-completeguide-to-arthritis-mar19

Wednesday 13th Mar Meet Our Consultants on Foot and Ankle Pain Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Club, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 7pm. Free information evening hosted by Mr Kumar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle surgery. Booking essential.

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Wednesday 20th Mar Meet Our Consultants on Back and Sciatica Pain Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Club, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 7pm. Are you suffering from back or sciatica pain? Free information evening hosted by renowned Consultant Spinal Surgeons Mr Fraser Dean and Mr Nicholas Brownson.

0330 134 6841 www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/ glasgow/events/meet-ourconsultants-on-back-and-sciatica-pain

Thursday 28th Mar Meet Our Consultants on Knee and Sports Injuries Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, 82 Braidholm Road G46 6ED 7pm. Do you suffer from knee or sports injuries? Free information evening with Mr William Leach, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Consultant to some of the biggest names in football.

Presentation with the chance to ask questions. Booking essential.

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Focus on Eyes WHAT IS CATARACT? Cataract is the most common cause of decreased vision in people over the age of 50. If you are over 65 years old, there is a 30% chance that you will develop a visually impairing cataract. It is responsible for half of all cases of blindness in the world. Cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. It develops slowly and can occur in one or both eyes.

Cataract may cause you to have blurred vision which is not correctible with glasses, see faded colours, get glare from bright lights or have difficulty with night time vision.

Sometimes a frequent change in glasses, or double vision that does not disappear on covering either eye, may be a sign of cataract.

It most commonly results from aging changes in the lens of the eye although environmental factors including ultraviolet radiation are also thought to contribute. Less commonly, cataract may be present since birth or be caused by injury or previous eye surgery.

If you suspect that you have cataract, contact your local optician who may be able to give you a full assessment. There are very well qualified opticians in the Southside who will then refer you to an ophthalmologist (Eye Consultant) to confirm the findings and discuss the options of treatment.

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A series of weekly drop-in sessions are available for people who are facing worries about their finances as we head into 2019.

East Renfrewshire Council's Money Advice and Rights Team (MART) is holding the sessions until March 27 at the Eastwood Health Centre in Clarkston, as well as in Barrhead Health Centre.

There are many factors that can affect financial wellbeing, including the New year period when many people find themselves in debt after spending over their budget at Christmas.

At any time of the year, people can be hit by unexpected expenses or they might be facing a job loss or illness.

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support and offer advice and assistance with benefits, debts and budgeting.

The sessions run from 9.30am until 12.30pm on Wednesdays at Eastwood Health Centre. They are available on Mondays at Barrhead.

Local people can also pick up information packs about council services, as well as free giveaways with tips on how to improve their financial wellbeing.

To find out more or chat to a member of MART call 0141 577 8420 or email mart@ eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.

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QUEEN’S HONOUR FOR TEACHER Adam Black, a 29-yearold teacher, received the British Empire Medal (BEM) in The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2019.

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Adam, who lives in Eaglesham and is a member of Giffnock Parish Church, has been recognised for his work in raising awareness of the neurological condition of stammering, also called stuttering.

He said: “I'm delighted and honoured that my work has been recognised and that my message is getting out there. I say, ‘Embrace your quirks as they make you who you are.’ ” Earlier in Adam’s life, he was quite a different person. Due to his stammer, he could neither communicate as he wished, nor did he believe that could he be the person he wished to be.

He made up a different name for himself that he was able to pronounce more easily and never spoke out in company.

Finding a therapy method for people who stutter, the

McGuire Method, which teaches a breathing technique and emphasis on certain sounds and words was his means to learning to control his disability and to “embrace the quirks”.

Adam said: “I'm not cured and I have to work hard to keep controlled, eloquent speech. But I've certainly overcome all the negative connotations around my stammering. The McGuire Method changed my life and totally changed my perspective of the world.”

With a dream of helping children with additional needs, Adam

qualified as a teacher in 2011 and is now able to encourage young people to overcome their difficulties and to accept who they are. He teaches in a state school for special needs in Glasgow.

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PUPILS GO TO TOP OF CLASS year and studying three Advanced Highers and one Higher, recorded the highest Higher Physics result.

These three pupils were all awarded certificates for their achievements at a special event hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh

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Caitlyn, who is now at Dundee University studying medicine, got the top Advanced Higher Maths result and received the annual award from the Scottish Board of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for her outstanding achievement.

Four pupils from St Ninian's High School in Giffnock were recognised for achieving the highest SQA exam results in Scotland

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Alexander MacDonald, Amina Hussain, Emma Martin and Caitlyn Martin from St Ninianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High School in Giffnock scored top marks in the most recent national exams.

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Former Depute Head Boy Alexander, who is now at Glasgow University studying medicine, gained the highest

result in Higher Human Biology and the highest mark for his Advanced Higher Chemistry Investigation.

Amina, who is now in fifth year and preparing to sit five Highers, got the top mark in Scotland for National 5 Chemistry.

Aspiring medical student Emma, who is now in sixth

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FAMILIES KEEP FIT TOGETHER fun Mum and daughter team Caroline (left) and Isla have been attending classes at Eastwood High School for the past 12 months

class and we’ve been coming together ever since.

“We like playing tennis and the dodgeball is good fun, too.

“Isla really enjoys the warm up activities, like playing tig, and she gets to try out different sports.

She also goes to gymnastics and tennis and attends cubs so she’s definitely busy and fit.

“I work in IT and sit at a computer all day so it gives me a chance to keep active.”

Mums and daughters can enjoy the opportunity to keep fit together at weekly activity classes held at a local secondary school.

The Active Women and Girl classes feature a variety of sports, including basketball, netball, dodgeball, tennis and badminton.

The East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure sessions are aimed at keeping women and girls physically active and maintaining fitness levels while having fun together.

Mum and daughter duo Caroline Wardle and her eight-year-old daughter Isla, from Eaglehsam, have been attending the classes – held at Eastwood High School – together for a year.

Caroline said: “We were looking for something that we could do together as I wanted to keep active. My husband found the

Up to two children can attend for free per adult and the Monday evening class runs in blocks, with a 12-week block costing £60. The sessions are split into two age categories: Girls aged five to eight can attend the 6pm session and those aged nine to 12 at 7pm.

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure is also offering free health checks, a 12-week fitness programme and has no joining fee for those who want to get fit and healthy in 2019.

You can find out more about the next block of Active Woman and girls classes, joining and membership offers at: ercultureandleisure.org.

CHECK OUT THE BIRDS IN THE SKY! If a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine’s Day, it meant she would marry a sailor.

If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a rich person.

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P1S VOTE FOR TOP BOOK a surprising hero when the hairy, scary collectors try to take over his planet.

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With retro-style illustrations by Chloe Holwill-Hunter, the fun tale is for children aged three to six. Along with the picture book, you can download a specially written Zing Zang Zoom song and an audio book of the story.

THE TEAM: Stuart Mainland (Editor/Publisher) Iain McEwan (Publisher) Debbie Mainland (Head of Sales) Fiona Russell, Selina Jackson & Breea Keenan (Journalists) Fraser Thompson (Design & Production Manager) Jennifer Marno (Graphic Designer) Stuart 'Rupert' Brodie (Design & Production) Alan Richmond (Design & Production) Elizabeth Grant (Accounts) Vicki Robinson (Delivery Manager) Aileen Dorrian (Proofreader)

Alan Windram, author of 'One Button Benny', was voted favourite best children's picture book, part of the Bookbug Picture Book Awards, as voted by local pupils

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Primary One pupils across Newton Mearns, Clarkston and Busby were part of a nationwide vote to choose the best children’s picture book.

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It is hereby agreed that: the placing by the Advertising Client of an Advertisement is deemed to be acceptance of these Conditions of Acceptance of Advertising. All advertisements in this publication must not contravene the Standards. Insertion of Advertisements and/or Editorial is strictly at the discretion of the Publisher. The Publisher shall not liable for any loss or damage incurred by the Advertising Client as a result of any failure, negligence or omission by any party in the course of the distribution or circulation of the Publication in which the Advertisement is scheduled to appear.

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As part of Book Week Scotland, all Scottish P1 children were asked to vote for their favourite book on a shortlist of three Bookbug Picture Books 2019.

Calum, who is in P1 at Busby PS, said: “I like the pictures in One Button Benny. They’ve drawn the robots really good. It’s my very favourite book.”

They included One Button Benny

by Alan Windram; Eric Makes a Splash by Emily MacKenzie; and I am a Bat by Morag Hood.

Last month, it was announced that One Button Benny is the winner after receiving the most votes. The book, published by Little Door Books, tells a story of heroes and the unlikely places you find them. It sees loveable robot Benny becoming

The Bookbug Picture Book Awards is organised annually by the Scottish Book Trust in association with Browns Books for Students.

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Alan, of Oban, who also performs live shows for schools with the Sticky Kids theatre, said: “I am over the moon by the amazing news that my book, One Button Benny, is the winner of the Bookbug Picture Book Prize 2019.

“I am so thrilled and also so thankful to Chloe Holwill-Hunter and her amazing illustrations that brought Benny to life.”

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