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Climbers Bid for Height of Everest ........ 3 Health for Heroes Support ..................... 4 Royal Ballet at Local Theatre .................. 4 Winning Young Writers .......................... 5 It's Scott of the Arctic! ..............................6 Athlete Cory's Top Ranking .................... 7 Heart for Art Meet Ups............................ 8 Get on Your Bike in 2020 ........................ 8 Ensemble to Play Clarkston .................. 10 Jenn's Squash Campaign ...................... 10 Book Clubs for Kids ................................ 11 Exhibitions on the Big Screen .............. 11 Run for Fun and Fitness ........................ 12 Cubs Raise MND Funds .......................... 12 Reverse Advent for Good Causes ........ 14 What's Up Doc ........................................ 14 All Welcome at Macular Support ........ 16 Legal Matters .......................................... 16 Teen's Paralympic Dream ...................... 17 Support Groups ...................................... 17 New Year, New You Feature ........ 18&19

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CLIMBERS BID FOR HEIGHT OF EVEREST £3000 from the Youth Philanthropy Project (YPP) as part of a school competition.

Tieran Zhang and Ripley Gilmore, pupils at Williamwood High School aim to climb the height of Mount Everest

Their bid wasn’t successful, but now the pair are determined to help children less fortunate than themselves to enjoy their favourite sport.

Ripley said: “Climbing is such a brilliant sport. It gets you fit, it relieves any stress and it’s really good fun. I’ve been climbing for over a year and I’ve already got so much out of it.

Two teenagers from a Clarkston school have embarked on an ambitious climbing challenge to raise funds for an inspiring charity.

Ripley Gilmore and Tieran Zhang, both 14, are S3 pupils at Williamwood High School.

that supports disadvantaged teenagers by funding climbing and educational programmes.

Their aim is to climb the equivalent height of Everest – the world’s tallest mountain at 8848 metres – over three months by completing 2528 climbs at Glasgow climbing centre, The Climbing Academy (TCA).

Ripley and Tieran will need to complete more than 100 routes each per week at the TCA and they are calling for people to sponsor their efforts.

They have a target of raising £1500 for Urban Uprising, a charity

This is not the first time the pair have supported Urban Uprising.

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“I really hope that the money we raise can help other teenagers have the same experience.”

Tieran said: “Urban Uprising is a really inspiring charity that makes a huge difference to young people.

I hope that this campaign can help them to help a lot more young people.”

said: “We are incredibly grateful to Ripley and Tieran for their support. For every £10 they raise, they will be contributing to one young person taking part in Urban Uprising's unique climbing programme.

“Ripley and Tieran are young people themselves and it's extremely inspiring to see how passionate they are about helping other young people to climb, especially those who are facing challenges and couldn't do so otherwise."

To visit the campaign page and donate see: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ everestclimbforurbanuprising.

Through Urban Uprising programmes, at-risk young people build stamina and strength, and also learn about trust, communication, responsibility and confidence – all through climbing.

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ROYAL BALLET AT HEALTH FOR HEROES SUPPORT LOCAL THEATRE David and James with ERCL's Stephanie Elliot and Carolynne McKendry

Veterans David Martin and James McEwan taking part in the Health for Heroes initiative

The Royal Ballet's celebrated production of Sleeping Beauty will be beamed by satellite to the screen at a local theatre this month.

A classic of Russian ballet, Sleeping Beauty established The Royal Ballet as a world-class company.

The performance includes Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's enchanting score and Marius Petipa's original choreography, which combine with sections created especially for The Royal Ballet.

The screening comes to Eastwood Park Theatre on Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, on January 16 at 7.15pm. Tickets are from £10 to £15.

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Veterans in East Renfrewshire are the first in Scotland to be provided with a free health and wellbeing programme.

The Health for Heroes initiative, supported by East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure Trust, gives army, navy and air force veterans free gym and fitness membership, as well as access to one-to-one and group sessions.

Veterans can also participate in Live Active sessions with expert health advisors, who can offer a personal exercise, nutrition and fitness plan.

The membership includes unlimited access to gyms, pools, fitness classes and health suites at four locations.

Army veterans David Martin and James McEwan are both making use of the service. David, who served in Afghanistan, said: “Going

wish to be involved and we would invite any veteran living in the area to make contact to arrange a free consultation.”

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the army to the gym and doing yoga every East Renfrewshire Council week has been great for Veterans Support Advisor Jane my physical fitness and boosting Duncan, from Newton Mearns, my mental health, too. served in the army for 22 years.

“I’ve lost two-and-a-half stones, Jane said: “The Health for Heroes thanks to a combination of good programme was suggested by diet and exercise.” a veteran who had been made So far, 14 veterans are signed up homeless upon returning to the to the Health for Heroes scheme UK. He built himself back up and in East Renfrewshire. Professor wrote to local councils suggesting Grant Jarvie, Chair of East the idea.”

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WINNING YOUNG WRITERS Four young writers are celebrating after their creative flair landed them a top festive prize in a short story competition.

Nine-year-old Ethan Watson from Busby Primary School, 13-year-old Anna Mitchell from Isobel Mair School in Newton Mearns, as well as seven-year-old Lyla Elliot from Neilston Primary and 12-year-old Joe McGhie from St Ninian’s all scooped prizes in their respective age categories.

Theatre’s Cinderella and received a family pantomime pass.

The Once Upon a Time short story competition, run by East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, attracted more than 140 entries from pupils across the region and beyond. Each of the winners met cast members from Eastwood Park

Ethan, of Busby, penned a story about a flexible superhero called Noodle, while Joe from St Ninian’s wrote a poignant war story and Lyla wrote about a unicorn superhero.

Anna, of Netherlee, wrote a story about a fish called Rosie, based on her own pet fish. She said: “I love writing stories with my family about our adventures. I was excited to win tickets to see the panto and meet Cinderella.”

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The cast from Glasgow Academy of Musical Theatre Arts' Cinderella appeared at the Big Blethering Book Bash events in Barrhead and Giffnock Libraries.

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Local libraries across East Renfrewshire hosted a series of events to celebrate Book Week Scotland, with author visits, book cafes and Big Blethering book bash celebrations.

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An enthusiastic eight-year-old athlete was awarded top place in a Scotland-wide sports league series for 2019.

Cory McConville was first overall in his age group – the TriStarts – in the Triathlon Scotland You Can Sport Ranking Series 2019 Youth Aquathlon Series.

and youth sections of the club won second place in the Scottish large clubs awards. Several other GTC members took podium places in the rankings as well.

He competed in three aquathlon events across Scotland and scored the most points overall of all boys his age. Cory was also fourth overall in the TriStarts category in the Youth Triathlon Ranking Series.

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Professional triathlete and runner “I was so happy and excited to win Beth Potter, originally from Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, the aquathlon series and to come was awarded the Elite fourth in the triathlon series. I am Performance of the Year title. really proud of myself.”

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GET ON YOUR BIKE IN 2020 HEART FOR ART MEET UPS

“We welcome all kinds of cyclists as long as you have heaps of enthusiasm and you’re happy to support beginner bike riders and families.”

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A church welcomes people with dementia to attend a weekly art group.

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Neil, left, of the British Cycling organisation is looking for volunteer ride leaders for 2020

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ENSEMBLE TO PLAY CLARKSTON

Celtic, Arab and Spanish sounds combine for a special event this month at Clarkston Halls.

The Al Firdaus Ensemble will be performing with Scottish artist David (Dawood) Duncan on Sunday January 19 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Al Firdaus Ensemble was formed in Spain and has since toured the UK, America and other countries in Europe.

A spokesperson said: “The songs by the Al Firdaus Ensemble have become household favourites as the band beautifully brings together Celtic, Arab and Spanish sounds.”

The event is family friendly and is organised by the Islamic Studies Trust (IST).

Tickets cost £10 plus a fee of £1.37 at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

JENN’S SQUASH CAMPAIGN A Newton Mearns woman is part of an initiative to encourage more females to take up the sport of squash.

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Scottish Squash received money form the Scottish Government’s Women & Girls’ Fund to support the aim of bringing more women to the sport.

Jenn, who is a chemistry tutor as well as a sports coach, returned to the sport after spotting squash courts at Whitecraigs Tennis Club. She encouraged her two sons to take up the sport and “now they are hooked,” she says.

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Jenn, from Newton Mearns, has joined an initiative to encourage more females to take up squash

Jenn, who is a keen all-round sportsperson, said: “Squash has long been in decline. It thrived in the 1980s and courts and clubs were busy. Now courts are either being demolished or used for more profitable spin classes or soft play areas. But it does seem strange because the athletic sport is brilliant to play and great for fitness.”

men. Added to this, fitness and sport has changed dramatically in the past few decades and squash has failed to keep up. Unless you know someone who plays squash, it isn’t a sport that a female is going to take up.

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The first event is for kids aged nine to 12 and takes place at Waterstones in Newton Mearns on Wednesday January 29 from 6pm to 6.45pm.

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A Young Adult Book Club meets on Thursday January 30 from 6:15pm to 7pm and the book for discussion is One Of Us Is Next by Karen McManus.

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January 2020 | Local News

RUN FOR FUN CUBS RAISE MND FUNDS AND FITNESS “Since October, the cubs have been doing a range of different activities to raise funds for the charity and to date we have raised £2322. For example, 40 cubs did a sponsored hike to the Whangie, north of Glasgow.

They invited family and friends to come along.”

The 121st Clarkston Glasgow Scout Group Wednesday Cubs have been busy raising money for MND Scotland

Children are being encouraged to kick start the new year with a parkrun.

The Rouken Glen junior parkrun takes place every Sunday at 9:30am.

The event is free and comprises a timed 2k for four to 14 year olds. The course is always the same so you can compare your time from one week to the next.

It’s a run for all abilities and you do not need to compete against others, unless you want to.

The parkrun, which is in Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, is always keen to enlist new volunteers, too.

See www.parkrun.org.uk/ roukenglen-juniors.

A local pack of Cubs has been enthusiastically raising funds for a charitable cause that is close to the heart of a young member.

The 121st Clarkston Glasgow Scout Group Wednesday Cubs have been taking part in various activities, such as a sponsored walk, a bake sale, a bring-and-buy sale and an end-of-year party.

The children aged eight to 10 have so far raised almost £2500 for MND Scotland, a charity that supports people affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

The Cubs chose the charity after one of the members,

Euan Corrie, told the pack how he had lost his dad to the disease. He also talked about how the charity supported his dad and his family.

Cub Scout Leader Tony O'Brien said: “We decided to let the cubs choose what charity they wanted to support.

There were three charities shortlisted and after Euan explained why we should choose MND Scotland there was a unanimous vote.

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The 121st Clarkston Glasgow Scout Group has more than 220 members, both boys and girls. There are three Beaver colonies, three Cub packs, two Scout troops and an Explorer unit. The Wednesday Cubs are part of this wider membership and meet on Wednesdays from 6.45pm to 8.15pm at the 121st Glasgow Scout Hall on Aidan’s Brae.

The charity fund-raising activities will go towards their Community Involvement badge.

Tony said: “The work towards the badge has many advantages, including teamwork, supporting others and learning about the importance of community and family.”

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REVERSE ADVENT FOR GOOD CAUSES A charity that distributes food and other items to people in need was delighted to receive a wealth of goods from the community over the festive season.

East Renfrewshire Good Causes took donations from a number of “Reverse Advents” organised by schools and a church locally.

Netherlee Primary School gave toiletries to the ERGC store following a collection by children and parents.

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Reverse Advents took place at Kirkhill Primary School and Broom Parish Church, both in Newton Mearns.

“The store is a way for frontline workers to provide additional food and toiletries to individuals in East Renfrewshire, who are trying to help themselves.

Instead of receiving an item for each day of advent, people donated products, including toiletries and groceries.

“It’s an additional ‘gift bundle’ of food and toiletries for people who are identified as deserving of additional support.

The goods are kept as part of the ERGC store at Maxwell Mearns Castle Parish Church.

“Our ERGC store work is in addition to the great services offered by the local food banks.”

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Physical inactivity is the greatest public health challenge facing the Western world. A British Medical Journal editorial recently argued that doctors should be more active in trying to address any limiting factors to exercise.

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However there are some treatments thought to help. These include biomechanical measures such as splints or shoe modifications

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NEW CLARKSTON PUB CELEBRATES OPENING The White Cart on East Kilbride Road, officially reopened its doors following an extensive transformation this week.

General manager, Max Lauder and his team are looking forward to welcoming guests back to the pub, following a sixfigure investment.

Max said: “Our brand-new pub and grill offers something for everyone. At the White Cart, we’re obsessed about our grills. We’ve built our menu around quality chargrilled steak, chicken, fish, vegetarian dishes and burgers – plus a choice of pub classics that everyone loves. All our steaks are grass-fed

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The new drinks range at the pub is designed to complement the food perfectly – quality cask ales, full bodied red and refreshing white wines, all the latest gins and cocktails and an exciting variety of soft drinks.

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Max added: “Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are on hand to ensure all of guests have a truly memorable visit. Because we know that whether you’re getting together for a family catch up, a meal out with friends or just a quiet night out with your other half, quality, freshness, choice, value for money and excellent service all matter.”

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January 2020 | Legal Matters

hacks SLEEP TIGHT The temptation to spend your days off under your duvet may never be quite as strong as in January, however lazy days in bed will leave you feeling even more lethargic.

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ALL WELCOME AT MACULAR SUPPORT

A group that supports people and their families with macular degeneration welcomes newcomers.

The Macular Society host support sessions on the fourth Thursday of each month.

This month’s meet-up is January 23 from 2pm to 3.30pm at Newton House Care Home, Newton Mearns.

The event is free.

Age-related macular degeneration affects the small central area of the retina of the eye and affects the ability to see fine detail. This can lead to a loss of the ability to read, recognise faces, watch TV and more.

If you would like to attend contact Jamie Cuthbertson (Macular Society) on 0141 942 1083.

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This month: PROTECTIVE ORDERS Financial pressures, family disputes and the excesses of the festive season, can all increase the instances of domestic abuse.

The long standing effects of domestic abuse on adults, both male and female, and children is well known.

A raft of Protective Orders can be granted at the Sheriff Court including Exclusion Orders (whereby one party is required to move from the family home), Interdicts prohibiting unlawful conduct, and Powers of Arrest.

These orders can be obtained by way of emergency applications within very short timescales, and are invaluable in achieving, quickly, the removal of immediate threat.

The Police also have a very pro-active attitude towards complaints of domestic abuse.

Perpetrators who are arrested can expect to be made subject to conditions of Bail that preclude them from contacting victims or returning to the family home.

Just knowing that the perpetrator is prohibited from residing at home, or from approaching the victim, often gives victims the strength to move on from toxic and destructive relationships, and to break the cycle of repeated reconciliation.

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TEEN’S PARALYMPIC DREAM A fourth year pupil at a secondary school in Newton Mearns is hopeful of becoming a Paralympian in the sport of Boccia.

Fraser Somerville, who attends Mearns Castle High School, has already excelled in the competitive sport, which is similar to bowling.

Boccia is a game where participants roll six small balls towards a jack.

The 16-year-old trains every Wednesday at Holyrood Secondary in Glasgow and has learnt to play the sport from those playing Boccia at Olympic level. He has a ramp to line up the ball and uses a head pointer.

Boccia, which is Latin for “boss”, is played at local, national and international level by athletes with physical disabilities. It has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1984.

Fraser, a pupil at Mearns Castle High School is aiming to become a Paralympian in the sport of Boccia

Fraser has been playing since the age of 11 and recently he visited primary schools across East Renfrewshire to demonstrate the sport to pupils.

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Dad John and mum Janice are proud of their son’s achievements.

John said: “Boccia is a very tactical sport and, as Fraser is a ramp user, it is a more technical game. He is very competitive and feels ecstatic when he wins.

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John added: “I would like to think that Fraser will be competing more in 2020. As parents, we encourage Fraser to be the best he can be – and we hope he can improve in his abilities and take it to the next level.

“We are keen to find someone who can continue on this journey with Fraser.”

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Al-Anon Family Groups Understanding, strength and hope for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Local meetings available. 24hr helpline: 020 7403 0888 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

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

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Macmillan East Ren Cancer Information and Support Drop in Every Friday, our trained volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including family and friends. Just drop in.

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

Rape Crisis Centre Helpline: 0800 121 4685 Enquiries: 01369 700 800

RCA Trist We seek to limit the effects of alcohol, gambling and other problematic behaviours on the individual, their families and the wider community as a whole by providing a range of services and interventions. Tel: 0141 887 0880

Samaritans Supports callers who are passing through personal crisis and /or who are suicidal. Anyone can contact the organisation. 24hr service.

Tel: 116123 (24hrs)

Smokeline For free advice and help and to be put in touch with local services please call 0800 848484

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

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NEW YEAR Just like every other January, many of us will make a New Year’s resolution, or two.

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But while research shows that in the first few weeks, more than three-quarters of us will stick to the pledges, within a couple of months most will then give up.

In fact, one study found that fewer than eight per cent of people ever accomplish their self-imposed goal.

Make it measurable There should be a plan for measuring a goal, or checking your progression, otherwise you will lose heart with your resolution.

Many people are over-ambitious with their targets, aiming, for example, to lose too much weight too soon.

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Set a specific target, rather than, “I’ll give it my best” target. So you could plan to save £1000 in a bank account or lose a stone in weight.

Perhaps you will aim to run a 10k or a marathon, or learn how to dance the salsa.

According to the experts, our resolutions are too difficult to keep for a number of reasons.

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Make it specific

As a suggestion, you could plan Others set potentially unsustainable to save £100 per month to reach a goals, such as to give up all sugar target of £1200 over a year. Losing for the rest of their lives.

2lbs per month will give you an Setting too many pledges at once is overall loss of a stone in seven another sure-fire recipe for failure, months. too.

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Be critical of your resolution and ask yourself whether it is achievable, or unrealistic?

Is it possible for you to save a sum of £100 per month, or would £50 be more achievable? Is a weight loss of 1lb per month more realistic than 2lbs?

Would you be more sensible aiming for a 5k running goal, rather than a marathon?

And if you want to take up a new hobby, do you have the time and money to do so?

Once you have carried out a reality

check, or asked an expert, such as a personal trainer, you’ll know if the resolution is possible.

Excitement factor Some goals are so dull or seemingly pointless that you will forget about them within weeks.

Ensure you are driven to achieve a target, or the aim excites you enough to want to continue.

If you want to save money, you could save towards a holiday. If you want to lose weight, pick a new outfit in a smaller size that you can progress towards being able to wear for a special event.

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will help you to stick to your plans.

As soon as you tell someone else about your resolution, it makes it more accountable.

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Having someone encouraging you to become slimmer, tone up, save money or learn new skills

Seeing your goals met throughout 2020 will give you the motivation to continue.

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Calendar of events Thursday 2nd

Saturday 4th

Stamperland Wine Circle

Cycle Station Bike Hire

Clarkston Hall 7:30pm. Christmas Party.

07943 435843

First Thursday of the month

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 11am. We provide adult and children's bikes and also electric adult bikes, balance bikes, kids' trailers and seats. Booking recommended. www.cyclestation.org.uk Weekly. Also runs on Sundays

Sunday 5th 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

Monday 6th Broomburn Medical Centre 10am. A health walk for people looking to start some form of gentle exercise, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors. All welcome.

07894 802349 • 0141 451 0750 sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Knit 'n' Chat

The McDougalls New Year Party Eastwood Park Theatre 2pm.Join Max, Auntie Aggie and Morag the Rabbit as they get ready to celebrate the new year with the biggest and best party ever – and you're invited too! There will be games, songs, dances and lots of fantastic festive fun. The party invitations have all been sent out, but which magical characters will turn up? www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Magic of Showbiz The Edge, Newton Mearns Drama: 12.30-1.30pm. Dance: 2-3pm A musical theatre drama club for adults (18-30) with additional support needs. Support included or you can bring your own support. £3 per class. £5 for both. Snack provided. First Trial Session Free.

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

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

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

Free. 0141 639 7248 Weekly. Also runs on Wednesdays

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

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

07900 470036 sarahcyoung@hotmail.com Weekly

First Steps Newton Mearns

Weekly term-time

Friday 3rd

St Aidan’s Brae Baby & Toddler Group

Off Grid Community, Aidan's Brae 12-2pm10am-12pm. Outdoor parent and toddler group based in the woodlands at the top of Aidan's Brae, Clarkston. We have a mud kitchen, sand pit, water play, climbing etc.

07769 229503 • ogktoddlers@gmail.co.uk Weekly during term Also runs Wednesdays 10am-12pm

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

Weekly Art Classes The Wee Art Studio Kids, Adults and Teens, After School, Evening and Day classes. Nurturing your inner artist in lovely relaxing and creative space. Learn to paint, draw, make sculptures, mixed media and make friends! 07870 519075 Weekly caroline@theweeartstudio.co.uk www.theweeartstudio.co.uk

Community Choir Stamperland Church Hall 7.30pm. The group’s evolving fourpart repertoire spans everything from Bach to The Beatles and songs from popular classics and musicals. New members are welcome. www.singglasgow.co.uk Weekly

Tuesday 7th

Fencing Club

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Blether and a Brew

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

Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 2pm. Join us every alternate Tuesday afternoon for tea, coffee and home baking in our lovely new café space. All are welcome. Suggested donation £1.

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What's On Calendar | January 2020 First Steps Eastwood Park

The Orchard Community Café

Tuesday Evening Walking Group

Adult Badminton

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

Orchardhill Parish Church, Giffnock 10am-1pm on Tuesday 10am-12pm on Thursday We are a “Happy to Chat” Café, run by volunteers. All are welcome.

Serving soup on Tuesdays and home baking both days. www.orchardhill.org.uk

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

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

Weekly

Adult Craft Club The Market Place, The Avenue 12:30-2:30pm. Join in our crafting group...what will you decide to make? You can bring along your own project or start something new. This group is completely free and open to all crafting abilities.

0141 639 7248 Weekly

Macmillan Move More Clarkston Halls 10am. Gentle movement class for people affected by cancer. A gentle exercise class to get you moving but help you to relax as well. Free.

07867 441489 helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

Also runs Thursday 5th & Tuesday 10th

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

0141 644 1882 cuppa.blether@virginmedia.com Weekly.

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

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 Weekly during term-time

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 1-3pm. All levels. All welcome.

0141 638 6177 suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org Weekly

Knitting Class Please contact for venue 7.15-8.45pm. Friendly and informal knitting class for new or experienced knitters. Come along and enjoy tea/ coffee and a yarn!

07929 984873 helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk Weekly

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 6.30-7.45pm. For many of us life can be challenging. Yoga can give you balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of well-being.

07970 487772 • ritakinloch@aol.com

Mixed Moo

Weekly

Social Table Tennis

Yoga Flow Class

Weekly

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

07951 355913

Weekly

Weekly

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

0141 639 7248 Weekly

Adult Craft Group Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12.30-2.30pm. What will you decide to make? You can bring along your own project or start something new.

Free and all welcome.

0141 639 7248 Weekly

Bridge Club Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 2-4pm. This is not a class, just a group of people getting together. It’s free, just donate some money for tea and coffee. Experienced or not, you can come along, watch a few games and learn the ropes... you will be a professional in no time!

0141 639 7248 Weekly

Eastwood Bereavement Support Mearns Kirk Church Halls 7pm. Support to anyone who might be struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one either recently or some time ago. l.ronald@hotmail.co.uk First Tuesday of the month

Wednesday 8th Muirend and Netherlee Bridge Club Netherlee Pavilion 7-10.30pm. This long-running Bridge Club wishes to welcome new members. We play duplicate bridge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

01355 241913 Weekly

Mearns & Whitecraigs Flower Club Broom Parish Church 2pm. A Country Christmas by Sandra Halkett, Elgin. www.safas.org.uk/Mearns 2nd Wednesday of Month

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 Weekly

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

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Calendar of events Muddy Monsters

Mother & Toddler Group

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 1pm. Join the Rangers with your Wee Monsters as we explore nature through games and stories. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Mearns Kirk Church Halls, Newton Mearns 10am. Welcomes parents, grandparents and childminders with babies and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age. Coffee and chat for adults while the little ones have lots of activities and toys to play with in our newly refurbished hall.

0141 639 6555

Second Thursday of the month

Tai Chi Glasgow South: Free Introduction to Tai Chi The Gateway, 100 Merrylee Road, Glasgow 7-8pm. Our new session of weekly beginners classes starts with a free introductory lesson. Suitable for complete beginners and all levels of experience.

07712 523876 jamie@taichiglasgowsouth.co.uk

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

Social Table Tennis

Macmillan Move More

The Maccabi Centre. 8-10pm. All levels. All welcome.

0141 638 6177 suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org

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

07867 441489 helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

Weekly

NTS Eastwood and District Members Centre Monthly Talk Clarkston Hall 7.30pm.The Burrell Renaissance With the Burrell reopening by the end of 2020 this is an ideal time to hear from John Rattenbury about the goings on at Pollock Park.

0786 673 1850

Weekly during term-time

Eastwood Photographic Society

Glasgow Scout Group

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

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FRI: 6.45-8.15pm. Scouts, FRI: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk Weekly during term-time

Weekly

Thursday 9th

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Breakfast Club (Mens Group) Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 10-11.30am. Men, join us for a free breakfast! A hearty start to the day every Friday. 07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk Weekly

Blether Group Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12-2pm. Sit back with a cuppa, relax and enjoy a peaceful afternoon! All welcome. 0141 639 7248 Weekly Broom Parish Church 10am. Parents have the opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee while children between birth and 3 years old play together.

0141 639 3528

Giffnock United Reformed Church 11.30am-3pm. Welcomes people who have been diagnosed with dementia. A friendly safe environment where individuals can enjoy a light lunch of soup and sandwiches followed by socialising, chatting, games, crafts, painting and singing.

0141 589 6977

Weekly during term-time.

Singing for the Brain

Weekly

ERM Club at MJ's Brasserie MJ's Brasserie, 65 Seres Road, Clarkston, G76 7PG. 7:30pm. Music ranging from folk to soul. Free entry. All welcome. 7.309.00: Open Mic. 9.05-9.45: Guthrie Handley. 9.50-10.30: The Tufty Club.

07766 955 114

Newton Mearns Parish Church 12.30-2.30pm. Run by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and uses singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating social environment.

0141 881 2076 klochhead@trfs.org.uk Weekly

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

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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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Tennis for Free

Old Eastwood Stamp Club

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

0141 639 7248

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

Netherlee Parish Church, 130 Ormonde Avenue, up on the top floor 7:30pm. Join us for some interesting displays (e.g. Pole to Pole), some friendly conversation and a cuppa, at this long established stamp club. New members welcome.

01415775808

Weekly. Also runs on Thu from 2-6pm

Fitness, Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts Williamwood High School Get seriously fit in a fun and positive way. Learn boxing and kickboxing drills. Increase your stamina and conditioning. Great classes for both adults and kids. SAT: 10-11am and SUN: 12-1pm. 5-14-year-olds. SAT: 11am-12pm and SUN: 1-2pm. 15+. £6 or £20 for block of 4. ian@combatconcepts.org Weekly

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

Friday 10th National Theatre Live: Present Laughter Eastwood Park Theatre 7pm, Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

0141 577 4956

Macmillan Move More Fraser Hall, Crookfur Estate, Crookfur Road, Newton Mearns.

9-10am, Core stability strength class – for people with chronic back pain/ postural issues.10:15-11:15am, Keep Fit. 11:30am-12:30pm, Strength & Balance Circuit.

07761 785 751

Saturday 11th Wild Forest School Sessions Linn Park LNR, Glasgow 1pm. Join our Forest School Practitioners to explore and experience the natural world through practical activities, play, games and lots of fun! Sessions will include cooking on the fire, nature crafts, using tools, and learning about local wildlife and conservation! www.wildwoodlandlearning.co.uk Running for five weeks.

Weekly during term-time.

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

Drop in £8. Advisable to reserve a space.

07870 519075 www.theweeartstudio.co.uk

Also runs on Monday 27th

Thursday 16th Oasis Community Café Thornliebank Parish Church 6pm. We will have board games available should you fancy a game of draughts or dominoes etc, and if you just want a chat with someone, there will be people there to listen and help you. Open to everyone with free soup and sandwiches. www.thornliebankparishchurch.org Typically 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. Contact regarding Thursday 2nd class.

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Talk Clarkston Halls 7:30pm. Gardens of Naples & the Amalfi Coast by Louise Bustard.

We welcome back Louise, a regular speaker from Glasgow Botanics with a new talk on the glorious gardens of Central Italy. Come with us on a journey of adventure, amazement and architecture of some wonderful Italian gardens. All welcome – Free to everyone attending. www.bachs.co.uk

Friday 17th Down For The Count: Swing That Music Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Described as "a breath of fresh air on the swing scene" they are now regularly found at jazz clubs in the UK and abroad (Ronnie Scott's London, Le Caveau de la Huchette Paris), at festivals including Twinwood Festival and London Jazz Festival, and on BBC Radio. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd The Memory Of Water Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Giffnock Theatre Players present this award-winning comedy about 3 very different sisters gathering for their mother's funeral. Internal family politics soon have the sparks flying!

Tickets are £15/13 + booking fee from GTP. 07518 201756 tickets-gtp@hotmail.co.uk Running until Saturday 25th with a Saturday matinee at 2:30pm

Weekly

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

Monday 13th Guild Lunch Break Newton Mearns Parish Church 12pm. Soup. sandwiches and cake all for £3.50 In aid of Guild projects.

Tickets from Guild members or pay at the door. We look forward to seeing you. www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk

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January 2020 | What's On Calendar

Calendar of events Thursday 23rd Macular Support Group Newton House Care Home 2pm. Macular Society support group, meeting open to anyone with sight loss. Family and friends welcome.

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Tuesday 28th

Friday 31st

Busby Flower Club Monthly Meeting

Legion Scotland

Last Friday of the month

Wednesday 29th Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Cancer Support Group Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 2pm. For anyone with a current or historic cancer diagnosis we can offer; a warm welcome in a relaxed and comfortable space, tea, coffee and home baking, peer support and occasional input from professionals.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

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Thursday 30th

Free Weight Loss Event One-to-One

Book Club

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ 7pm. Are you struggling to lose weight and would like to explore further options for treatment? Come along to our free ten minute oneto-one appointment. Although this does not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting.Booking essential.

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Mearns Bowling Club 7:30-9:30pm. Welcoming veterans to join each month.

The Redhurst Hotel 7:30pm. Members' Night www.safas.org.uk/Busby

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Tablets for Beginners

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

0141 639 7248 Last Thursday of the month

Mearns Kirk Halls, Newton Mearns 10am. A 6 session introduction to using tablets for beginners or anyone who wants to refresh their skills.

Sessions cover using apps, sharing photographs, online shopping and security, accessing ebooks and emagazines and more. ÂŁ3 per session. hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

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Local News | January 2020

A TREE-MENDOUS PROJECT

Local people of all ages came together to lay down new roots for the community by planting a small orchard of trees.

Newton Mearns Baptist Church joined the Tree Council’s 2019 National Tree Week and planted six fruit trees and eight species native to Scotland in their garden.

A grant from the UK tree charity allowed the church members to plant the trees in late November with the aim of helping the environment and encouraging biodiversity and wildlife.

Newton Mearns Baptist Church is one of 55 schools and community groups across

the UK that made a successful application for one of the 2019 grants.

Andrea Young, one of the orchard planners at NMBC, said: “We’ve had an increased awareness of the need to care for creation over recent years. Our planting project is one action we are taking to help us focus on what we can do to care for the planet and the people on it.

“We are grateful to EcoCongregation Scotland for facilitating training from The Orchard Project which will help us care for our trees properly.”

National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree

LEARN TO DEFEND YOURSELF

A self-defence class for adults and children is launching in Newton Mearns this month.

planting season, from November to March.

Sara Lom, of The Tree Council, said: “We simply couldn’t survive without trees. They have many qualities such as being carbonbusting, habitat-protecting and good for our well being. But to ensure a green, tree-filled future, we need to plant many more trees each year, in the right places and care for them and the ones we already have.

Krav Maga incorporates a combination of techniques to form an effective self-defence system. The teaching method uses real-life situations to demonstrate a threat, recognise the problem and react with the correct solution.

The weekly SKMS Krav Maga beginners’ classes take place at Parklands Hotel & Country Club on Ayr Road.

“Each of the young people, teachers and community leaders planting as part of National Tree Week are truly Tree Champions.”

The adult class is on Saturdays, from 10am to 11.30am, with a class for children aged five to 11 from 10am to 11am. The first session is on January 11.

Andrea revealed there are further environmentallyfriendly church initiatives such as reducing single-use plastic, monthly eco-tips from Creation Care group local litter picks.

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January 2020 | Senior Savvy

SPIDER PARK GETS A REVAMP Senior Savvy with Tasnim Rehman

FIVE TIPS TO HELP SENIORS

This month: MANAGE HOLIDAY STRESS Holidays – Stressfull? Travel, family, guests, shopping...

For seniors holidays can bring additional stress, from uprooted routines to seasonal depression. Here are five holiday tips to keep seniors' stress to a minimum.

A popular Busby park has been treated to an overhaul and upgrade over the quieter winter months.

Spider Park’s improved facilities include a new wheelchairaccessible roundabout, as well as two new picnic benches.

The park is situated next to Cart Mill Family Centre in Newford Grove.

A spokesperson for Busby Community Council said: “We are delighted that we have a new roundabout because the old one was around 40 years old and had been repaired several times recently.”

Other changes, which were funded

by East Renfrewshire Council, include overlaying of the wetpour surface, the supply and installation

of two recycled picnic benches on concrete plinths, an additional spring toy adjacent to the existing one and the installation of wetpour surfacing at the top and bottom of the slide unit.

Locals have also praised Busby Community Council for their support and work on the project.

One said the park looked “fantastic” and that it will be a “real asset to the nursery community”.

You can find out more about the work of Busby Community Council by following them on social media: facebook.com/ busbycommunitycouncil.

1 SET REALISTIC GOALS Travelling and meeting people all day can be physically and mentally exhausting. Schedule ample travel and rest time throughout the day.

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5 KEEP FAMILY OR FRIENDS AROUND Along with fun, sadness may come to seniors, especially those who lost a loved one, avoid isolation; keep active with local church groups or social organisations.

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110 On Ayr Salon celebrates winning the Business of the Year Award at the the Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019

Newton Mearns officially has the best ‘Hair Business’ in Scotland in its own suburb, after 110 On Ayr won the Business of the Year Award at the recent Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019.

Business owner Frank McDouall said “We are very excited and wish to thank all our clients who believed in us and nominated 110 on Ayr as a finalist. In appreciation for your nomination, we managed to bring back some silverware.”

The popular salon are hair and beauty professionals and offer the following hair

services; balayage colour, full colour, colour tints, highlights, various extension types, keratin treatments, hair ups, ladies cut & blow-dry’s, gents haircut with styling and children cuts and are also proud stockists of System Professional and Eleven from Australia.

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Frank says, “We always give 110% to quality, style and products used that will give our clients a 110% experience with 110% service and satisfaction.”

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Local News | January 2020

WHY WOOL IS NOW COOL fun While knitting was once considered a craft of the past for many, in recent years it has found a new following and is once again on the up.

More and more people – both younger and older – are realising the benefits of knitting.

socialising with like-minded people and offers the chance to make new friends.

Knitting is great for mental health and has been shown to alleviate stress and battle depression.

Making your own clothes and accessories is good for the environment too. It is a low carbon craft and uses traceable raw materials. If you spin your own wool from local fleece then all the better.

Completing a knitting project also releases feel-good chemicals in the brain, which help with feelings of better wellbeing.

Joining a knitting group also brings the advantage of

There are a number of knitting groups and classes in the local communities, such as Knitting For All: Clarkston & Giffnock run by Helen Howard. She says: “I offer classes for people of all levels, whether they want to learn to knit, want to improve, or just enjoy knitting along with other people.”

The classes are on Tuesdays, from 7.15 pm to 8.45pm, and on Wednesdays, from 10am to 11.30am. Contact helenhoward@ knittingforall.co.uk for venue details and more details.

Knit & Chat sessions also take place at The Market Place, in

The Avenue, Newton Mearns, on Mondays and Wednesdays.

See The Market Place on Facebook.

The University of the Third Age (U3A) runs a Knitting and Crochet group, which meets on Fridays fortnightly at Eastwood Health Centre.

The group is for retired people.

See u3asites.org. uk/east renfrewshire.

Why not make knitting your new hobby for a healthier 2020?

LEAP HISTORIES With 2020 being a leap year, the following occurred during leap years: George Armstrong Custer fought the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876), the Titanic sank (1912), Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning is electricity (1752) and gold was discovered in California (1848).

hacks TRY OUT SOMETHING NEW Instead of feeling blue in January, set yourself a goal of learning something new. Perhaps take up a new hobby or focus on improving something you already enjoy. You’ll find plenty of groups and activities in our What’s On section on page 21!

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January 2020 | Local News

TAKE STEPS TO A FITTER YOU

Many people will make a New Year’s pledge to become fitter and healthier over the coming year – and walking is often top of the list.

Walking is one of the most accessible activities for improving cardiovascular fitness and losing weight. It is also proven to be great for mental health and even just a short walk outside in daylight is an effective way to boost the feel-good chemical, serotonin.

If you are keen to take your first steps, there are a number of walking groups for beginners through to more experienced hikers in the local communities.

at Whitelees Windfarm on Tuesday mornings. These walks are great for parents and are guided at an enjoyable chatting pace.

The Eastwood Ramblers group offers a wide range of walks every month. In January, there are five walks, with shorter three-mile led walks on Wednesdays and a longer walk of 8.5 miles on Saturday January 18.

See www.eastrenfrewshire.gov. uk/whiteleestrollers

See www.eastwood-ramblers. org.uk for further information about costs and joining Ramblers Scotland.

Other walking groups include the Stroller Striders, which meet

East Renfrewshire Council Health & Social Care Partnerships (HSCP) organise several walking groups weekly that are perfect for beginners upwards.

The walks are of up to about 30

minutes, such as the Giffnock Jaunt and First Steps Newton Mearns on Mondays; First Steps from Eastwood Park Café on Tuesdays; and Ramble and Read in Newton Mearns and Rouken Glen Walkers on Wednesdays.

Email: sine.delahunt@ eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Walk the Block is another weekly meet up for walker. These walks are held on Wednesday evenings and include various routes around Clarkston, Giffnock and Muirend.

See Walk the Block East Ren on Facebook for more information.

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January 2020 | Local News

BATTLE SET FOR 10K SERIES triumph again and perhaps beat his record time 29 minutes and 32 seconds at the Helensburgh 10k.

There is more than £6000 in cash up for grabs for winners, as well as a number of Start Fitness prizes, and race dates are set for the Babcock Helensburgh 10k on Thursday May 7 at 7.30pm; the Babcock Dumbarton 10k on Thursday May 14 at 7.30pm; and the Babcock Shettleston 10k on Sunday May 31 at 10am at Glasgow Green.

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A popular series of three 10k running races is likely to be hotly defended by two Scottish female champions this year.

Simpson, from Fife, who also set a new record time for the Babcock Helensburgh 10k.

The Babcock 10ks take place in May in Glasgow Green, Helensburgh and Dumbarton.

Hundreds of runners have already entered, including Katie White, of Garscube Harriers, who won all three races in 2018, and the 2019 winner, Annabel

Katie, of Milngavie, also won the Scottish Half Marathon Championships 2019 as part of the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow.

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Other strong competitors expected to race for a win include Fionnuala Ross, of Shettleston Harriers, who set two course records in the Babcock 10k series in 2019, and Elspeth Curran, from Kilbarchan, who enjoyed three top three finishes last year.

Defending men’s champion and series record holder Weynay Ghebresilassie will be hoping to

More than 2000 runners are expected to enter, with the fee including a specially designed Babcock 10k Series technical t-shirt from More Mile and an engraved commemorative medal for all finishers, as well as a More Mile goody bag.

It’s the fourth year that Babcock will sponsor the 10k series.

Babcock’s managing director at HMNB Clyde, Gavin Leckie, said: “We are delighted to be involved in the race series again this year.”

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