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Contents Focus on Heather's Photos .............. 3 Elvis and Adventure at Hotel .......... 4 Four Hit the High Note .................... 4 McNeish Thanks Libraries ................ 5 Sign Up for Junior Duke ................... 6 Café Cash for ERGC .......................... 7 I Love Clarkston Awards .................. 8 Mearns Wins Bennie Cup ................ 8 Start 2019 by Walking ................... 10 Players Back at the Park ................ 11 Flower Club Meet Ups ................... 12 Fire Safety Checks for Over-60s .... 12 New Nursery for Busby PS ............. 14 What's Up Doc ................................ 14 Fun 'N' Ball Games for Kids ........... 17 Support Groups .............................. 17 New Year Resolutions ............. 18&19

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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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What’s On ................................. 21–26 Legal Matters .................................. 27 Gymnastics for Boys ....................... 27 £1m Council Gas Programme ........ 28 Senior Savvy .................................... 28 Take a Stroll with Baby .................. 30 Hands On For Heritage ...................30 Wine Circle Widens Reach ............. 31 Walk into 2019 with Ramblers ..... 31 Wildlife Concerns at Park .............. 32 Don't Miss the Snow Bus ............... 34 James Plays Lead in Comedy ......... 34 Advertisers Index ............................ 34

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FOCUS ON HEATHER’S PHOTOS A Mearns Castle High School pupil is delighted to have three of her photographs chosen for an exhibition at the Scottish Parliament.

Heather Osborne (pictured), 17, was approached by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), in association with the Scottish Society for the History of Photography, for her permission to exhibit the images from her Higher Photography course.

The photos are now on display as part of an exhibition called Higher Vision at the Scottish Parliament.

The exhibition showcases some of the best images taken by 26 students from schools and colleges across Scotland who have completed the SQA Higher Photography course over the past year.

thrilled that three of my 12 photos have been chosen for the exhibition.

“Photography has always been a hobby – I saved up and bought my own camera at the age of 13 – and I hope to continue to enjoy taking photos throughout my life.”

The exhibition is on display in the Parliament’s Main Hall until February 8 and entry is free.

The Higher Vision exhibition provides a unique insight into what life in Scotland is like through the lenses of students and captures people and places from their own outlook.

Heather, who is now in sixth year at school, said: “I am

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to portraiture of people who have made an impact on their lives. These images also explore issues of identity, adolescence and mental health.

The Presiding Officer, the Rt. Hon. Ken Macintosh MSP, said: “This is a really impressive exhibition that provides a fascinating insight into life in Scotland.

“More than two dozen of our best photography students have given us some beautiful, striking

and intriguing images to consider and I am delighted that the Scottish Parliament can provide a platform to display their obvious talent.

“The themes covered range from the intimate to the abstract, with intensely personal photographs alongside reflections on the natural environment. I would encourage anyone with an interest to come and see this thought-provoking collection.”

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ELVIS AND ADVENTURE AT HOTEL

FOUR HIT THE HIGH NOTE

Busby will be “all shook up” this month with an Elvis Tribute Night.

The evening takes place at The Busby Hotel on January 25, from 7.30p to 1am.

The cost is £27.50 per person including a glass of bubbly and a three-course meal.

Two days later, it’s the turn of the kids with Rotten to the Core playing twice, from noon to 2.30pm and 3.30pm to 6pm.

The interactive adventure is for children aged over four, with songs, games, dance and prizes.

There will be villain descendants from Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid.

The cost is £14.95 per person. There is a finger buffet and treats.

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Four young musicians from East Renfrewshire have been chosen as part of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in 2019.

Anna Ghiro, Jamie King, Caterina Lue and Campbell Lang (pictured above from left to right) will join another 160 teenage musicians, who collectively represent every region in the country. They were selected from more than 700 musicians during a programme of auditions held in 11 cities.

The orchestra will tour major UK concert halls, volunteer a combined 1,000 hours to a project called NYO Inspire and give a debut performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall as part of plans for the orchestra’s first ever tour to the US. Anna, 15, who attends Williamwood High School, has

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In 2016, Anna won the Hugh S Robertson Memorial Trophy at the Glasgow Music Festival for the most outstanding performer aged under 14. Last year she won the Junior Young Musician of the Year at her High School.

Jamie, 15, is also a bassoonist, as well as playing contrabassoon and piano. He attended Williamwood High until moving to Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester.

Oboe player Caterina, 16, plays in St Ninian's High School orchestra and attends the Junior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has taken part in the NYO Scotland, West of Scotland Schools Orchestra and East Renfrewshire Schools Orchestra.

Another bassoonist, Campbell, 18, is now entering his fourth year in NYO GB having earned the coveted post of principal bassoonist for the 2019 season.

Last year, while completing his sixth year at Williamwood High, he was the winner of the Rotary Young Musician Scotland/North of England final.

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McNEISH THANKS LIBRARIES Book Bash celebrations, where youngsters were encouraged to attend dressed as their favourite characters for a funfilled afternoon of party games, arts and crafts and, of course, books.

The libraries also hosted a series of arts and crafts sessions for children to enjoy, including sketching scenes from their favourite books, robot modelling and Origami.

An award-winning writer and TV presenter gave praise for libraries during a Book Week Scotland celebration in East Renfrewshire.

Cameron McNeish (pictured) was giving a talk to a full house at Giffnock Library and offered an insight into his childhood, climbing Munros and his successful career.

The Govan-born author, who was presenting his latest book, an autobiography, There’s Always the Hills, said: “I’m in a very fortunate position to earn a living by exploring and mountain climbing. It’s been a dream of mine from such an early age that I’ve followed and it’s been very good to me.

“Libraries have always been very important to me and books first inspired me to climb Scottish mountains. The library is such a rich resource and in this time of digital world, there’s something very reassuring about holding a book in your hand.”

Book Week Scotland also featured kids’ craft and Primary 1 book bag gifting sessions and the week culminated in Big

A number of Meet the Author events included multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter and musician Karine Polwart (pictured), who visited Barrhead Foundry and Mearns Libraries to read her first children’s book, A Wee Bird Was Watching, to children. Author Paul Murdoch visited Giffnock Library to give a talk to local school pupils.

Book Week Scotland is an annual event organised by the Scottish Book Trust.

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SIGN UP FOR JUNIOR DUKE A southside teacher and mum is hoping to roll out an innovative children’s challenge programme to local schools and groups.

Dawn Waugh launched her Junior Duke for youngsters in Primary 4 to Primary 7 in 2007 and Mini Duke for children aged P2 and P3 in 2011. The concept sees children completing seven of 10 challenges each academic year across a variety of themes, including cooking, craft, domestic and outdoors. As they become older, the challenges become more complex. Mini Duke is the build up programme to Junior Duke.

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CAFÉ CASH FOR ERGC In addition, ERGC works in partnership with community based organisations, such as East Renfrewshire Council, as well as interfaith groups, including Jewish Care Scotland.

Russell, who is registered blind, started ERGC to give back to the community. Having experienced a kidney failure, he was given a life-saving double transplant in 2007.

Russell Macmillan (pictured) co-founded East Renfrewshire Good Causes charity with his wife and was delighted with their recent cash donation from the Lunch Bite Café in Giffnock

Local charity, East Renfrewshire Good Causes, has received a £500 donation for their continued work helping the local community.

Founders of the Newton Mearnsbased charity, Russell Macmillan and his wife Yvonne, were delighted by the cash donation from the Lunch Bite Café in Giffnock. Russell said: “The £500 donated by the café will help us towards covering the needs of the community as identified by our frontline staff.”

To date, ERGC has helped more than 2,000 people and given

out £382,582 worth of goods to good causes in the community.

Now in its 11th year, the charity has supported individuals with clothing, food items, furniture and repairs for those in need.

The organisation helps the most vulnerable individuals in society, from the homeless to the elderly and struggling single parent families.

Russell, who is a Christian and believes in the “power of giving back”, added: “I’d like to thank all the dedicated and trained frontline staff from the health and social care homeless team. teachers and all the other staff who make East Renfrewshire Good Causes aware of the varying needs within our community.

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I LOVE CLARKSTON AWARDS Nominations have opened for the inaugural I Love Clarkston Community Awards 2019 to recognise community members, groups and businesses.

The awards are organised by I Love Clarkston Business Improvement District, with the public voting in seven categories, including I Love Clarkston Community Champion Award 2019, Young Person of the Year, Inspirational Leader, Group of the Year, Customer Service Star, Independent Business of the Year and National Business of the Year.

Another category, the I Love Clarkston Award, will be awarded by the committee.

The awards ceremony will take place on March 1, 2019 at the Redhurst Hotel.

MEARNS WIN BENNIE CUP K. Rea; W. Laurie; M. Solomon and D. McCallum were presented with the Bennie Cup by SBF president J. Lassa. They also won £200 towards club funds.

The win was described as “exhilarating”, as the club build ups to its centenary year celebrations in 2020.

The Bennie Cup winning team from Mearns Bowling Club

For the first time in 98 years, Mearns Bowling Club has won the Bennie Cup, beating 64 teams competing from all over Scotland.

The Bennie Cup is an annual competition run throughout Scotland by the Scottish Bowler’s Fellowship (SBF), an association set up in 1954 and open to all bowlers in Scotland through an annual fee.

The Fellowship has charitable aims, investing the money and then using it in helpful ways, such as assisting bowlers who may have fallen on hard times. The fund recently helped in the purchase of 25 Bradshaw Bowls Buggies to outdoor clubs, to facilitate participation by impaired members.

In order to play for the Bennie Cup you must be a member of the SBF and wear your Fellowship badge, as failure to do so results in a forfeit of valuable points for your team.

Two rinks, with two teams of four players, compete both at home and away. Mearns played against Busby. It was a close game with Mearns winning by just one extra end.

Mearns Bowling Club is open to all. Les Shields, club treasurer, said: “Mearns is a friendly bowling club with very sociable members. It invites everyone who is interested to find out more. The only requirements are that you pay your annual club fee and that you enjoy your membership, giving the game of bowling a shot.”

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An evening walking group in Clarkston is keen to encourage both adults and children to join in the weekly strolls in 2019.

Prior to 1752 Britian celebrated New Year on 25th March (Annunciation Day). The year 1752 only lasted nine months, as the dates from 1st January to 24th March and from 3rd-13th September were skipped in order for 1753 to begin on 1st January like in other countries.

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He started the walks almost two years ago because he wanted to do something helpful locally and to get more people to enjoy fitness.

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PLAYERS BACK AT THE PARK Giffnock Theatre Players return to the familiar surroundings of Eastwood Park Theatre for their latest exciting production.

The sophisticated and suspenseful play, Dial M For Murder, has been rewritten from the famous Hitchcock movie starring Grace Kelly and Ray Milland.

GTP member David Pearson said: “Whether you are already familiar with the story, after seeing the movie, or not, the play is so cleverly written, with twists, turns and tension building up right until the end, that everyone will enjoy this absorbing piece of theatre.”

The group have performed Dial M For Murder before – “30 years ago, to be exact,” added David – and it was a great success then.

The Players are hoping it will be as popular with audiences this time around.

David said: “The play has a cast of five, featuring some familiar faces and some new ones as well. This new production will, I am sure, be equally powerful and popular.

Audiences can expect a great night's entertainment.”

Tickets are £15 and £13 (plus booking fee) and can be purchased from the theatre’s box office in person, online at www. eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk boxoffice or by phoning 07518 201756.

In April, the group will be performing The Diary of Anne Frank.

An “early-bird” offer allows readers of this magazine to obtain a ticket for both plays for a discounted price of £25. This offer is not available from the box Dial M For Murder is presented office, and you must call 07518 in Eastwood Park Theatre from 201756 or email tickets-gtp@ Wednesday January 23 to Saturday hotmail.co.uk to sign up.

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FLOWER CLUB FIRE SAFETY CHECKS MEET UPS FOR OVER-60S Local senior citizens are being urged to take up the offer of free Home Fire Safety Visits this winter.

Busby Flower Club is hosting a members’ night this month, followed by a “Mysterious Inspiration” presentation by Enid Reid in February.

The club meets at the Redhurst Hotel in Giffnock on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Members enjoy a range of activities, including presentations by professional flower arrangers and hands-on workshops.

Busby Flower Club was formed in 1960 and currently has just more than 100 members.

The January meeting is on the 22nd, while the February meeting is the 26th. The events start at 7.30pm.

New statistics released by The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) show that more than half of accidental house fire fatalities involved people over the age of 60.

“Limited sight or hearing can mean an individual is less likely to be aware of fire when it breaks out.

“We want to make sure that every older person is offered support to reduce the risk of fire in the home.”

Some 61 per cent of all the home fire fatalities in the last five years involved people over 60, while more than a third of accidental dwelling fire casualties (34 per cent) were also people in this age group.

A SFRS spokesperson said: “There are many reasons why older people could be affected by fire.

to be affected by limited mobility or long-term medical conditions.

“They may spend more time at home or live alone and they are more likely

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Busby Primary School is set to be part of a £23 million nursery investment plan.

East Renfrewshire Council has announced plans to build a new nursery within the grounds of Busby Primary to replace the temporary facility that is currently in place.

The nursery will have the capacity for 120 children and will include innovative developments, such as a new multi-use games area.

In addition, the council has plans for new landscaped play areas for pupils.

The Busby nursery revamp is part of wider plans to build five new nurseries in East Renfrewshire.

All the nurseries will operate as family centres that will offer 50 weeks of childcare a year with the nurseries to open by August 2020.

Councillor Paul O’Kane, Convener for Education and Equalities, said: “It is exciting to have reached this milestone in our ambitious early years’ expansion plan.

“The sites of the proposed new family centres were carefully chosen as we aim to provide green and natural environments for our children so they have the best opportunities for quality exploration and learning experiences indoors and out.

“By offering parents various options of how to utilise their free childcare allocations, the facilities will provide more flexibility and choice.”

The World Health Organisation defines Health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of illness”.

That will mean different things to different people.

Some may need to reconnect with friends or family, or simply ask for support.

Others may want to improve their psychological outlook, either by getting professional help, dealing with alcohol or drug problems or using methods such as mindfulness to reduce stress.

While many people probably woke up on New Year’s Day in a state, I am not sure it would have been one of “complete well-being”!

That said, the start of a New Year gives us a chance to wipe the slate clean and make a fresh start with life.

Although health can be subject to factors outside our control, getting the most out of life depends upon the balance of what we do physically, mentally and socially.

Or it may simply be a commitment to getting more regular exercise, losing weight or stopping smoking.

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Support Groups Age Scotland Helpline Providing information, friendship and advice through a confidential freephone number.

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Children up to the age of nine are invited to join a series of classes aimed at ‘nurturing and developing’ their physical skills and confidence.

Enjoy-a-Ball sessions take place at a variety of locations in Clarkston, Pollokshields and Netherlee on the southside of Glasgow.

The sessions for younger Enjoya-Ballers teach fundamental movement skills, such as throwing, catching, kicking, jumping and running fast. Jillian Russell, who leads these sessions, said: “The skills for younger children are the building blocks, or foundation, for more complex and specialised skills going forwards.”

Further sessions, for older Enjoy-a-Ballers, build on the foundation of skills and learn more sport specific skills. As an added benefit, Enjoy-a-Ballers learn valuable life and social

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

A complementary programme has also been developed for children aged 18 months to three years.

Jillian said: “After years of parents and carers trying to keep little ones from joining in their sibling’s Enjoy-a-Ball sessions, we’ve created a programme just for toddlers called Physi-Ball.

“Although there are strong links with the main Enjoy-aBall programme, Physi-Ball is in fact different, but highly complementary. During the programme children work to develop their core stability,

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balance, jumping, hand-eye coordination, rhythm awareness and cognitive ability, which includes following instructions.”

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

Jillian added: “Crucially, while developing many vital fundamental motor and life skills the children will also be having a huge amount of fun in the process.”

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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

Homeless and Housing Advice Team Help for those who may be facing or people who are currently homeless.

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STAY ON TARGET WITH YOUR:

RESOLUTIONS I suppose I should be upfront about this, I’m writing about something I’ve never done and I’ll be keeping up that tradition in 2019, (writes Nick Cowie).

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The Romans started the whole fandango. They made vows to the god Janus in the hope of reward. I’d only comment that Janus was a two faced god and so unsurprisingly didn’t come up with the goods. Neither will a Big Resolution in the month named after him.

A study from the University of Bristol which involved 3,000 people, showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions failed.

Those who did achieve their goal made it by NOT making a big resolution to start with.

Instead they engaged in small measurable steps such as, a pound a week, instead of saying "lose weight"

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run once, strained a ligament, put on a couple of pounds by comforting yourself with biscuits and saved nothing.

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Instead, in January, aim to lose two pounds, don’t run, walk one bus or train stop,

drink one less glass of wine a week, buy one less coffee.

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By May you’ll have lost 10 pounds, become a regular walker and be saving a heck of a lot more than a tenner a week from cutting back the alcohol and caffeine. The principle works whatever the goal. By December you could be a different person and what’s more you’ll have hardly noticed it happening.

• Get in shape

• Become more organised

• Start eating healthier food, and less food overall

• Learn a new language

• Stop procrastinating

• Pick up useful skills or fun hobbies

• Improve your concentration and mental skills

• Learn to let go of grudges and avoid moping

• Meet new people

• Travel more and see the world

• Become more active

• Learn to cook

• Reduce stress

• See your doctor more often

• Learn to be happier with your life

• Stop being late all the time

• Get more quality sleep

• Learn how to be more self-reliant

• Give up smoking

• Turn your hobby into a career

• Watch less TV

• Start being more responsible

• Read more

• Learn more about art, music & culture

• Become tidier

• Spend less time on social media

• Spend more time with the people that matter • Start drinking in moderation or quit drinking altogether • Get out of debt

• Learn how to defend yourself • Become more romantic • Start remembering important dates

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• Start being more creative

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Calendar of events Wednesday 26th Dec Monday 31st Dec New Years Eve Dinner Dance Parklands Hotel and Country Club 7pm-1am. Celebrate the New Year in style at our Dinner Dance with the incredible Unknowns! £70 per person. Sparkling wine on arrival followed by a 4-course meal and a fabulous party.

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Jack and the Beanstalk II: Return of the Farmer Eastwood Park Theatre Join Jack in this hilarious new tale as he recalls the story of his heroic trip to the top of the beanstalk before he faces the farmer in an epic showdown. There will be songs, there will be laughs, there may even be a quacking cow – it’s a rollicking adventure for all the family! www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

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Sunday 30th Dec Hogmanay Baby Disco Carmichael Hall 10am and 1pm. Our ‘count down’ to the New Year begins Boogie to the Beats and dance along with basic ceilidh moves as we hold our own Hogmanay Hootenanny!

Tartan and kilts encouraged! www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Friday 4th Cuppa & Blether Eastwood Health Centre, Green House Cafe.

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ProAcademy Training Camp Rouken Glen Park 10am. Our camps provide excellent training and there is a real emphasis on fun and enjoyment with the afternoon being dedicated to our tournament matches! Previous camps have seen amazing special guests including Andy Robertson, Moussa Dembele, Allan McGregor, Ryan Jack and many more. Booking essential. www.proacademy-group.com

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Monday 7th 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

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.

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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 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.

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What's On Calendar | January 2019 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

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

Tuesday 8th 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@rockchoir.com Weekly

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

Cubs, MON: 6.30-8pm. WED: 6.458.15pm. FRI: 6.45-8.15pm. Scouts, MON: 7.30-9.30pm. FRI: 8-10pm.

Explorers, TUE: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk Mini Football Mearns Primary School 6.15pm. Provides a gentle introduction to playing football using fun-based football activities. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Blether and a Brew Mearns Kirk Halls 2pm. Join us for tea, coffee, sweet treats and good company in a relaxed, café style space. Everyone is welcome, no need to book. hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk Also on Tue 22nd & Fri 25th

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

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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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

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

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

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121st Clarkston Yoga 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 Weekly

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

Wednesday 9th Bellahouston Park Glasgow Club Bellahouston Car Park 10am. Wear boots as the walk is partly on grass. Walk will be led

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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

Eastwood Sub-Aqua Club Eastwood Park Leisure Pool 7.30pm. For those already qualified in scuba as well as people new to the sport.

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Social Bridge Baljaffray Church 6.30pm. Please come along and join us. No partner required.

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Calendar of events 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

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

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THU: 10.30-11.30am. Mum & Baby.

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

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Thursday 10th Eastwood and District Members' Centre, National Trust for Scotland Clarkston Halls 7.30pm. The Scottish Dukes and their Magnificent Homes â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â an illustrated talk by Mitchell Semple. www.ntscentres.org.uk

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

Great classes for both adults and kids. SAT: 10-11am and SUN: 12-1pm. 5-14-year-olds. SAT: 11am-12pm and SUN: 1-2pm.

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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

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Thursday 10th 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.

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Friday 11th Toddler Group Broom Parish Church 10am. During the school term.

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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 Fellowship Scotland and uses singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating social environment.

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Catrine, Sorn and Mauchline Clarkston Halls Car Park 8.45am. Linear walk along the River Ayr Way and surrounds on paths, pavement and woodland trail. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk Uplawmoor Circuit Clarkston Halls Car Park 9.30pm. From Uplawmoor Hotel, with coffee or lunch there afterwards as this is not a long walk and it is not far to travel.

Quiet roads. Ideal for midwinter. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk 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

Classes for Children Stamperland Parish Church 9.45am Primary 1. 10.30am P2.

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Mugdock Park Clarkston Halls car park 9.15am. Milngavie to Mugdock Park and back, With soup/coffee at the Stables tea room. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

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

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

Monday 21st Tai Chi 5 Week Introduction Workshopss Mearns Kirk Halls 10am. A tutor led course of workshops designed as an introduction to Tai Chi. No experience necessary, no equipment needed.

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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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Wednesday 16th U3A Meeting Newton Mearns Parish Church 2.30pm. Graham Greenhalgh will be telling us about ‘Cruising: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’.

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Sunday 20th Paddington 2 Eastwood Park Theatre 10.30am. Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. Starring Hugh Grant. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Ordinary Meeting of Broom, Kirkhill and Mearnskirk Community Council Conference Centre, Mearns Castle High School 7pm. Be informed about local developments, housing, drainage problems, school building, social care, parking – ask your East Renfrewshire Councillors and the Community Council about all of the above.

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Wednesday 23rd Dial M for Murder Eastwood Park Theatre 7.30pm. Giffnock Theatre Players present this classic thriller. Even if you have seen the Hitchcock movie you will be absorbed by this tense drama which builds steadily to a gripping finale. Tickets £15/13 from GTP or from Eastwood Theatre.

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Colsnaur and the Myretoun Clarkston Halls Car Park 8.30am. A walk on the Ochills mainly on tracks and paths with one steep descent. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

Rotten to the Core: A Tribute to Disney’s Descendants Busby Hotel Come along and meet the children of Disney’s most notorious villians!

Fully interactive kids show with songs, audience participation, competitions and much more. www.thebusbyhotel.co.uk

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Friday 25th Wednesday 23rd Blood Donation Event Broom Church, Newton Mearns 2-3.30pm and 5-7.30pm. Only 3% of people in Scotland give blood. Scotland has a constant need for blood donors as blood cannot be stockpiled. People need blood for many reasons – after trauma, general surgery, childbirth or to support cancer and leukaemia treatment. By giving blood at least once a year, you can make a huge difference. www.scotblood.co.uk

Elvis Tribute Night Busby Hotel This night is sure to get you all shook up so make sure you don’t miss out! Includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, 3-course meal and the best in entertainment.

Booking essential. www.thebusbyhotel.co.uk

Saturday 26th Whinney Hill Clarkston Halls Car Park 8.30am. Whinney Hill. Circular walk from Balloch to Whinney Hill. Likely to be muddy in woods.

If going by train to Balloch please inform. www.eastwood-ramblers.org.uk

Sunday 27th The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns Eastwood Park Theatre 7.30m. Heartbroken author Ariel Winters takes herself away to her aunt’s old cottage in Ayrshire to get over her cheating ex. As she celebrates Burns night alone, wishing that the right man would show up, she gets a visitation slightly different than what she’d hoped for. The ghost of Rabbie Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he knows what he’s talking about!

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This month: CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY This is a subject I have previously discussed. However, it’s a good time of the year to remind everyone of the rules surrounding car seat safety.

unexpected journeys, taxis and buses.

Although it is clearly not a legal requirement, it is important that children do not wear their thick, cosy jackets or snow suits while strapped into their car seats as the belts are unable to be tightened enough to secure them appropriately.

Children can be vulnerable passengers in motor vehicles and therefore the law does provide that any child under 135cm in height or 12 years of age must use an appropriate restraint, with certain exceptions of

Car seats must be EU approved and should have the required (E) label. All children under three years old must use a car seat, whether they are traveling in the front or back.

In the event there is no seatbelt to allow the appropriate seat to be fitted then the child should not travel.

It is also important to be aware that you must not use a rearfacing child seats where a front airbag is activated.

It is the driver’s legal responsibility to ensure that children are using the correct restraint. Failure to do so is a criminal offence and you could receive a fine of £500.

There are places available at two levels for boys at a local gymnastics class.

Beginner gymnasts, as well as intermediate to advanced, are welcome to join the group run

by East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure at St Clare’s Primary School on Waterfoot Road in Newton Mearns.

The sessions for beginners are Tuesdays 5 to 6pm and for the intermediate and advanced class it’s the same night from 6pm to 7pm.

The boys classes are a new addition for 2018­/19 and offer the same fundamentals as other recreational classes but are tailored to progressing skills that are specific to men's gymnastics.

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January 2019 | Senior Savvy

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This month: EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING Every day, elderly Britons still face feelings of loneliness and isolation at home.

• almost half of all people aged 75 and over live alone.

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East Renfrewshire Council has invested in the gas heating programme that will see the replacement of outdated electric heating and gas-fired boilers.

The contemporary gas systems will be more economical and will mean many residents can save money on their gas and electricity bills.

The Scottish Government requires the council to meet Energy Efficiency Standards for Social House regulations – and this new programme will ensure that this happens.

The council reports that there are currently 252 properties that have

• one in 10 people aged 65 say they always, or often feel lonely – just over a million people in the UK alone.

• In March 2018, The Silver Line helpline – a free 24-hour helpline founded

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TAKE A STROLL HANDS ON FOR HERITAGE WITH BABY

merchants and landowners who developed the area. Curiosity about where their money came from led me to chase some of them to the Caribbean, where I uncovered deep slavery connections. I found that local history connections stretch across the globe.”

Stuart has since published more than 50 articles and books and brings a wealth of knowledge to course participants.

A group of parent walkers will meet at Rouken Glen Park this month for their weekly outings.

The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Stroller Striders is a parent-andbaby walking group that meets every Tuesday at 11am.

In January, they are in the Giffnock Park on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.

A series of classes are lined up for 2019, encouraging East Renfrewshire people to get hands-on with heritage, history and ancestry.

The group usually meets at Whitelee but this winter it is touring different parks.

Walks are usually about four miles, which takes around 1.5 hours with parents pushing their babies in pushchairs and strollers.

The walk is free and there is no need to book in advance.

See www.eastrenfrewshire.gov. uk/whitelee

A new class, Mills, Merchants and Slaves, will have several sessions running from February to May, and will explore “the real history of the area”, including the families that built large estates in East Renfrewshire and their connections to the slave trade.

Renfrewshire’s water powered cotton mills, will be the lead.

Stuart Nisbet, whose Scottish History PhD focused on

“The history of the mills was mirrored by the history of the

The retired structural engineer said: “I grew up in Clarkston and played in the mills’ ruins by the river from Netherlee to Busby.

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WINE CIRCLE WIDENS REACH WALK INTO 2019

WITH RAMBLERS Start the year with your best foot forward on an organised walk.

The Stamperland Wine Circle are inviting new people to join their popular wine club

If Dry January seems like a miserable way to start 2019, you could start a new hobby and join a long-established Clarkston wine club.

Stamperland Wine Circle is inviting new people to come along to the first meeting of the year in Busby.

Members enjoy a range of activities at regular meetings, including wine tastings, displays by leading distributors and demonstrations on how to make your own wine.

There is also the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the character of different wines and how they go with certain foods.

The club organises an annual competition. Club president Glyn Jones said: “Every member is encouraged to make their own wine that can be exhibited and judged at our annual competition. We have been able to achieve high standards in our wine making.”

As well as monthly meetings, the club, which is in its 47th year and gearing up to mark its 50th anniversary in 2021, also takes a stall at the Clarkston Flower Show each year where members

of the public can sample the many varieties of wine on show.

The club usually meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in Clarkston Halls, however the opening meet of 2019 is taking place on Thursday January 10 in the Duff Memorial Hall, Busby.

Forthcoming meetings include The Practical use of Wine Making Equipment on 7th February and, on 7th March, “Old World versus New World", a presentation by Jim Rose of Marks and Spencer.

If you would like to find our more then contact Glyn Jones on 07943 435843 or email alfredglynjones08@gmail.com.

The Eastwood Ramblers have a busy year-round programme and in January there are a variety of walks.

Saturday 5th January is a six-mile walk from Dams to Darnley, while on Wednesday 9th January there is a two-mile walk in Bellahouston Park.

The walks continue on Saturday January 12th, 19th and 26th with a variety of routes and distances.

Eastwood Ramblers was formed in 1987 and is part of Ramblers Scotland and the National Ramblers Association.

Newcomers can enjoy three walks before they are asked to join the association.

See www.eastwoodramblers.org.uk

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Local News | January 2019

WILDLIFE CONCERNS AT PARK fun RECYCLE YOUR CALENDARS

A Newton Mearns park area, which has been ear-marked for a potential new build, has been highlighted as an important wildlife corridor.

Shawwood Greenspace with its semi-tended grassy areas, woodlands, hills, a river and a waterfall provides habitats and shelter for the wildlife.

One species of the wildlife that has long made Shawwood its home is the Pipistrelle Bat. Local academic and keen conservationist Jennifer McNulty said: “These bats are an internationally protected species. They are also an indicator

Nature experts have reported that the constant decline of hedgehogs in Britain, is often due to fencing and roads cutting them off from foraging.

species, meaning that they indicate a healthy ecosystem.

“It’s possible to see the bats at Shawwood, especially at twilight from spring through to autumn, but people should never look for them in their roosts, as it is illegal to disturb them.”

Other wildlife that can be seen at the park area include stoats, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, hedgehogs, ducks and even otters. A variety of birds make it their home, such as goldfinch, owls, buzzards and herons.

Shawwood is also an example of a safe environment for hedgehogs.

In addition, Jennifer points out that the more tended areas of Shawwood provide the freedom for children to play outside, thus enabling them to see the wildlife as part of their every day life.

East Renfrewshire Council has stated that no decision has yet been made on a potential site for a new leisure centre in the Eastwood area. A spokesperson said that a new study would look at the feasibility of Eastwood Park before councillors consider a further report for plans.

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DON’T MISS THE SNOW BUS

JAMES PLAYS LEAD IN BURNS’ COMEDY

This month sees the season start of the snow bus organized by Clarkston Snowsports Club.

Scottish actor James Mackenzie stars in a Burns’ themed production this month.

Depending on the weather and snow conditions, the club runs day trips to the “best on the day” Scottish ski resort, including Glencoe, Glenshee, Nevis Range and Cairngorm.

The trips take place every fortnight from January to the end of the ski season.

The bus – provided by Abbey Coaches – picks up at Thornliebank Industrial Estate (Abbey Coach yard), starting at 6.10am. then Broom Church car park, Clarkston Toll, Orchard Park Hotel, Shawlands and Charing Cross.

Booking is essential and prices for members are £10 for adults, £8 concession, under-12s free. There are family tickets as well.

President Fergus Crawford said: “We expect the first bus on January 5 or 6 to be busy if the snow has arrived in Scotland."

Being a member of Clarkston Snowsports Club also includes public liability insurance, provided through Snowsport Scotland, when skiing/boarding with the club.

Other benefits are discounted skiing sessions and lessons at Snow Factor, Glasgow’s indoor snow slope, and discounted lessons at Glasgow Ski Centre, Bellahouston.

Fergus said: “We welcome members of all ages and standards."

See www.clarkstonsnowsports. co.uk for more information.

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Described as a tale of a “rollercoaster ride of emotion”, the comedy starts as heartbroken author Ariel Winters takes herself to her aunt's old cottage in Ayrshire to get over her cheating ex.

As she celebrates Burns night alone, wishing that the right man would show up, she gets a rather different visitation to one that she had been hoping for. The ghost of Rabbie Burns appears to give her some dating advice – and he appears to know what he's talking about.

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The drama features a variety of songs and poems of Burns, such as My Love is Like a Red Red Rose, Ae Fond Kiss, Charlie is my Darlin’ and Auld Lang Syne.

Mackenzie is known for playing the original lead role in the children's game show Raven and also as Gary Trenton in the BBC Scotland soap opera River City.

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