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Contents Emma Plays for Scotland ......................... 3 A Walk in Doug's Memory ..................... 4 New Blog on the Block ........................... 5 High Five for Schools ............................... 6 Churches Join Rice Project .......................6 New Lord-Lieutenant .............................. 7 Service to Mark D-Day Landings ........... 8 Research Nurse Fronts Campaign .......... 8 Have Something to Say? ....................... 10 Time to Get Creative .............................. 10 35th Birthday Concert ........................... 11 Concert Raises over £1000 .................... 12 New Support Services Welcomed......... 12 Download Bookbug App ..................... 12 Book Stars at Local Store ...................... 14 What's Up Doc ........................................ 14 Legal Matters .......................................... 16 Jokes All Round ...................................... 17 Children Enjoy Easter Eggs Gift ........... 17 Support Groups ...................................... 17 Stars Line Up for Babock 10K Series .... 18 Take Steps to Dance .............................. 19 What’s On ......................................... 21–26 Park's New Life-Saver ............................ 27 Singing for the Brain ............................. 27 Kids Love Outdoors Play ....................... 28 Senior Savvy ............................................ 28 Join a Local Spring Clean ...................... 30 Rebecca Raises Awareness .................... 31 Can you Help With History? ................. 32 Avenue Q on Stage ................................ 33 Advertisers Index .................................... 34 direct to doors 18,000 Delivered businesses, 1,000 towaiting rooms etc.

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EMMA PLAYS TOUCH RUGBY FOR SCOTLAND

Emma said: “It all started when I was looking for a new sport in a

Emma was selected and the team went on to win bronze. Now she has been selected again to play in the Touch Rugby World Cup 2019.

Emma says: “I love that touch rugby is a fast-paced sport and it keeps me fit. The sport also requires problem solving and team work in a bid to evade the defence and create spaces to allow a player to score.

Emma says: “I am truly ecstatic to have the chance to take part in the world cup event with my team.”

A former head girl at Mearns Castle High School has been selected to play touch rugby for Scotland in an international competition.

Emma, 24, only took the sport up in 2017 after moving to Edinburgh having qualified as a dentist at the University of Dundee.

all-women or mixed gender teams and it is also one of the few sports where women and men play together and against each other.

The competition takes place every four years and Scotland has entered three more teams.

Emma, in action for Scotland, who will be competing in the Touch Rugby World Cup in Malaysia this month

Emma Robson is part of the women’s open team that will compete in the Touch Rugby World Cup in Malaysia this month.

invited to trial for the Scotland Women's Open team ahead of the European Championships in Nottingham in 2018.”

new city. I had previously played basketball at Dundee uni. I came across touch rugby and joined the Edinburgh team called Galaxy.”

Emma found the sport to be very sociable and welcoming, although she admits it took her a while to learn all of the rules.

She says: “I enjoyed meeting new people and learning and improving my skills in touch rugby week on week. I was then

Touch Rugby is a minimal contact sport played on a pitch half the size of a rugby field. It is already a huge sport in the Southern Hemisphere and is now growing in the UK. The sport offers the opportunity for girls and women to play in

“This involves a really strong team mentality and excellent communication. It is a great sport to be a part of.”

Although relatively new to the sport, Scotland does very well internationally and currently sits in second place in the world rankings behind Australia and above New Zealand.

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Karen Corrie plans to complete a hike of the 96-mile West Highland Way with 18-year-old Calum, 15-year-old James and nine-yearold Euan in July.

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They will finish the walk on the first anniversary of the death of Douglas Corrie, who lost his battle to Motor Neurone Disease.

“He had promised our sons that he would walk the West Highland Way with them when they were all old enough. Then, when he was dying, I made a promise to him that I would do what he had longed to.

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“MND took such a wonderful man too quickly from us and I hope that by doing this walk, by taking on a journey that Doug had hoped to do with the boys will make a difference to other people.”

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NEW BLOG ON THE BLOCK A Clarkston mum has started an outdoor family adventure blog to give people in the area ideas about how to spend time outside.

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Hilary Young runs her pages across social media platforms in a bid to encourage families in the area to spend more time outdoors.

The mum started writing her adventure blog as a way to help her own kids, aged six and four, to foster a love for the natural world.

Hilary said: “I started Adventures in East Ren last year as a way to encourage myself and my kids to get outside more to play and to experience more of what is going on in our local area.

“We moved here three years ago so this has been a great way to discover the natural environment on our doorstep and get to places we had never been before.

“I wanted to do this with other

people and make a connection locally with other families, which has been great as they have all shared ideas and tips via the campaign across the platforms.”

Hilary, who also works full-time, was conscious of the implications between balancing time for outdoor adventures and family life.

She explained: “Our family life is busy, with work, school and nursery like many other people.

“Adventures in East Ren aims to bridge the gap between nature, time and families by providing accessible, practical tips and ideas for parents to get outside all year round, either in the local park or splashing in the river in Busby Glen or in the garden to inspire healthy, active and confident kids.”

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HIGH FIVE FOR SCHOOLS

CHURCHES JOIN RICE PROJECT More than 800 churches, fair trade groups, schools and community groups have taken up the challenge to date.

Netherlee Parish Church has been involved since 2010. This year, Stamperland Church, now linked to Netherlee, also took up the task.

Three secondary schools in our local communities took top five places in a Scottish league table of state schools for 2019.

St Ninian’s High School came third in the top 50 schools list, which is compiled by The Herald newspaper. Mearns High school and Williamwood High School scored fourth and fifth places.

The list is defined by the percentage of pupils that leave school with five or more Highers, among other factors.

St Ninian’s and Mearns High school scored 75 per cent, while Williamwood High School scored 73 per cent.

Other schools in East Renfrewshire in the top 50 include Woodfarm High, Eastwood High and St Luke’s High.

The minister for both parishes, Rev Scott Blythe said: “There has been a terrific response to this challenge from both Netherlee and Stamperland churches.

Rev Scott Blythe with Sheena Wuthmann, who first suggested the Rice Challenge idea in 2010

Members of two local churches have taken up a challenge to raise funds to support an important education initiative in Africa.

Netherlee Parish Church and Stamperland Church joined the 90kg Rice Challenge during the period of Lent. The aim was to sell as much rice as possible to raise money to enable the support of secondary school education in Malawi.

The weight of 90kg is significant because this is the amount of rice

a farmer in Malawi has to sell to pay for a year of secondary school attendance per child.

The Rice Challenge was developed by Just Trading Scotland [JTS], whose fundamental role is providing smallholder farmers and producers in developing countries with a market for their produce.

“It is particularly appropriate that we should be buying rice from Malawi at this time with the country having suffered so badly from the impact of hurricane Idai.”

To date they have sold more than 540kgs of rice, sending six children to school. This year, with the addition of a second local church, the rice sold even faster.

A spokesperson from JTS said: “Without all our customers’ support, JTS could not continue the amazing work we do at home and abroad and for that we are thankful.”

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NEW LORD-LIEUTENANT Colonel Peter Thomas McCarthy, 65, has been appointed the new Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire, following Guy Clark’s retirement.

On March 28, Colonel McCarthy took over the role of Queen’s representative, covering East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. He was previously made a Deputy Lieutenant in 2011 and promoted to Vice LordLieutenant in 2016.

Colonel McCarthy's foremost duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. He is responsible for arrangements for Royal visits to the area.

He said: “It is an absolute honour to take on the role of Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire. I wish to pay tribute to my predecessor, Guy Clark, who has carried out his duties with such distinction over the past 12 years.

“I very much look forward to meeting the wide and

varied groups and residents from across the whole area as I attend events and ceremonies in the months and years ahead.”

Colonel McCarthy served for 30 years in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), attaining the senior Army officer rank of colonel before retiring from the forces in 2004. He then worked as Operations Director with the British Red Cross in Glasgow, subsequently taking on a part-time role in 2011 to support operations in the UK and abroad, before retiring in 2015.

He is particularly interested in the voluntary sector. He chairs an external consultative group providing advice on the Trades House of Glasgow programme to offer support for children in kinship care; he is patron of a local Army Cadet detachment; he is vice president of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Association in Scotland, and actively cares for Scotland’s veterans.

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RESEARCH NURSE FRONTS CAMPAIGN clinical research, I’ve also seen the massive benefit of new treatments because of research.”

Laura works with patients taking part in clinical trials and supports patients and their families to play a vital part in the groundbreaking cancer research taking place in Glasgow, including at the city’s Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute.

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Laura Rooney, a nurse from Giffnock, stars in Cancer Research UK's moving TV advert

The beaches of Normandy France, was the setting of the beginning of the end of the second world war in Europe.

A nurse from Giffnock is starring in a new UK-wide Leave a Legacy Campaign, highlighting commitment to life-saving research.

The Allies' D-Day Landings occured on 6 June 1944.

To mark the 75th anniversary, the Newton Mearns Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland will be on parade at Mearns Cross Cenotaph (G77 6AE) on Thursday 6th June 2019 for a short service commencing 12 noon.

Laura Rooney, 34, from Giffnock appears in the moving TV advert, showing Cancer Research UK’s commitment to life-saving research, which is possible thanks to people who leave gifts in their Wills.

Laura, a research nurse at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, was filmed at work for the new campaign that encourages people to make a pledge – or promise – to

Anyone within East Renfrewshire with an interest of this historic day can meet the Legion veterans on parade at the cenotaph.

leave something in their wills to help beat cancer for future generations.

She features in newspapers and bus stop adverts across Scotland and in posters throughout the UK in the charity’s 600 shops.

Laura said: “I have had close family and friends affected by cancer and I’ve seen the complete devastation a diagnosis can bring. But as a nurse in

She added: “The funding we receive from Cancer Research is essential to what I do day-to-day.

Research is bringing us closer to a future when no-one has to be afraid when they hear the word ‘cancer’. It’s my promise to those who leave a legacy gift to the charity that I will never stop trying to make this a reality.”

Laura said: “In the 1970s, just one in four people in the UK survived cancer. Today, that figure has doubled. This incredible improvement in survival demonstrates the power of research.”

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If you have something to say or an issue or concern to raise about your local area and environment, May 9 is the date for your diary.

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Local residents are welcome to attend a meeting of Crookfur, Greenfarm & Mearns Village Community Council.

BBC’s Get Creative Festival runs this month, shining a light on all the great cultural activities available and encouraging participation.

The meeting takes place at Dunterlie Resource Centre, Stewart Street, Barrhead, from 7pm.

The huge national celebration of creativity, which runs from 11th-19th May, sees hundreds of organisations and community groups putting on events to help you get creative.

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“We have Animation in an Hour, which is suitable for eight to 12 year olds, and Family Crafts for pre-school aged children to come along with an adult and join in some messy, creative fun.

participants will meet at Eastwood House and head outdoors to create a landscape masterpiece.

“The events are a great way of trying something new, finding a new hobby or just having some fun.”

A special day of free workshops and events will take place at Eastwood House on Saturday 18th May, including Photography in the Park, Watercolour and Jewellery Workshops and Physical Theatre.

Anthony McReavy from East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure said: “We are delighted to host some fantastic, free sessions as part of the Get Creative festival and we would love to see participants getting involved, being creative and having lots of fun at the same time.

Get Creative had more than 1,400 events across the UK during the 2018 festival and hope to attract more participants this year to celebrate and showcase creativity in the community. Spaces on the workshops are limited and must be booked in advance.

There will also be a Painting in the Park session, where

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Eastwood Choral Society, who are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, are performing at St Margaret's Scottish Episcopal Church on 19th May

adult members from across East Renfrewshire and the south of Glasgow.

A local choir is looking forward to celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2019 with a special gala concert this month.

The repertoire is mainly classical music, although they also enjoy performing other types of music.

Anne added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a friendly group and enjoy get-togethers and pub quiz nights when we are not singing. We also organise open nights in the community for prospective new members.

Eastwood Choral Society will mark its 35th year with the concert at St Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scottish Episcopal Church in Newlands on Sunday 19th May at 3pm.

The choir will be joined by a 12-piece orchestra and two wellestablished young opera singers.

Anne Brooks, the choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasurer, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are presenting an operatic repertoire including many wellknown pieces from composers such as Verdi, Gluck and Purcell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited about this event and hope many people will be able to join us on the day.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;New members are made very welcome and tenors are especially sought after.â&#x20AC;?

Eastwood Choral Society was formed in 1984 through the merging of several church choirs from the Eastwood area.

The first performance was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Messiah for Allâ&#x20AC;?.

Tickets for the concert, including refreshments afterwards, are priced at ÂŁ12 for adults and ÂŁ6 for children.

They will be available on the door, they can be purchased from a choir member or by emailing: gillatecs@gmail.com

The choir, which rehearses in Park Church, Giffnock, draws

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CONCERT RAISES NEW SUPPORT SERVICES WELCOMED OVER ÂŁ1000 A church concert to raise funds towards a new sound system realised in excess of ÂŁ1000.

The Broom Church concert, in Newton Mearns, in March, featured the Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir and soloist Oksana Mavrodii.

Fundraising convener Pat Mackenzie said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to everyone who helped to make the evening such a success.

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People affected by cancer in East Renfrewshire will soon have access to a range of new cancer support services on their doorstep.

Macmillan Cancer Support is working in partnership with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure to provide much-needed support services for people affected by the disease.

The charity is investing ÂŁ347,000 to develop a range of services across the region to ensure people have information and emotional support, as well as help with money worries and getting active.

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Brookmyre was born in Glasgow and raised in Barrhead. He is the author of dozens of books.

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CHILDREN ENJOY EASTER EGGS GIFT A local church was delighted to be presented with 200 Easter eggs to be handed out to children.

JOKES ALL ROUND A 10-year-old budding comedian had his joke told at a Glasgow International Comedy Festival event, after winning a comedy competition.

Alasdair Logan entered the competition during a visit to his local library and scooped a family pass to see kids' comedian and author James Campbell.

Alasdair's joke was chosen from over 120 competition entries from eight local primary schools and five libraries from across East Renfrewshire.

Broom Parish Church in Newton Mearns was gifted the chocolate eggs by the nearby Co-op Food store.

The Rev James Boag and church secretary Aileen Arnott accepted the eggs from Co-op managers Ricky and Paul.

The eggs were then given to children of church members during a special Easteringle Service.

The Easteringle Service was held at Broom in April. It was a filled service with many people from Broom and the

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Everyone enjoyed a supper afterwards.

Rev James Boag said: “This is one of the highlights in the church calendar and it is great to be celebrating the Easter message, which is about life and new beginnings.

“Our young people told the Easter story in an imaginative way and their meaningful involvement is always welcome. It was wonderful to be able to treat them to the Easter eggs as well and we are very grateful to the Co-op for there generous donation.

“Easter is a joyful time and sharing together is at the heart of the gospel of Christ. It is a time for everyone.”

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STARS LINE UP FOR 10K SERIES Entries for the Babcock 10k Series are surging towards 1800 runners with less than a fortnight to go to the first race, the Babcock Helensburgh 10k on Thursday 9th May at 7.30pm.

Meanwhile the elite field at the front end of the race is the best it has been since the inception of the series nearly forty years ago.

Recently crowned Scottish Cross-Country champion, Adam Craig from Inverclyde is using the series to tune up for a big attack on his personal best for 10,000m in the ‘Night of the Pb’s’ at London’s Parliament Hill Fields, where his target is a sub 28:30 time.

Craig will line up in all three races, Dumbarton follows Helensburgh on 16th May and Shettleston brings the series to a climactic conclusion on Glasgow Green, on Sunday 26th May. Craig has recruited his Scottish team mate, Luke Traynor from Giffnock North to go head to head with him in the Babcock Dumbarton 10k as they chase a time in the low 29 minute range. Traynor recently represented GB in the World

Cross Country Championships in Aarhaus, Denmark and came 12th in America’s third biggest race, the Cooper Bridge River Run in 30:11. The course record is currently 29:40 held by Eritrean international Tewelde Mengisteab from Shettleston Harriers and dates back to 2009.

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TAKE STEPS TO DANCE A dance class for beginners has launched in Newton Mearns – and offers the chance to learn new steps and moves.

The Dance2inspire sessions take place Thursdays from 8pm to 9pm at Newton Mearns Parish Church and focus on ballroom and Latin dances.

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Jennifer McMillan, the owner of the Glasgow dance school, said: “TV’s Strictly Come Dancing has made dancing popular again and there is a greater demand for classes for newcomers, especially adults.

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Dancing has some great benefits, such as being a fun way to keep fit and active. The dance sessions are also a great place to meet new friends in an informal and relaxed setting.

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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

Knit 'n' Chat

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 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 to attend but we encourage participants to purchase a tea or coffee from the Café.

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk Weekly. Also runs on Mondays

Fencing Club Mearns Castle High School

6pm. Looking for new members aged 1018yrs. Fencing is a social activity and the members of the club are there to learn a new skill, keep fit and enjoy themselves. www.bladesoffire.com Weekly during term time

Computer Basics

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-3.30pm. Need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone? Join us at the Market Place at The Avenue for our free weekday drop-in for a bit of help.

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk Weekly. Also runs on Thursdays from 2-6pm and Fridays from 1-4.30pm

Walk the Block

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

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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

Knitting Class

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

07929 984873 helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk Weekly

Off Grid Toddlers

Off Grid Community, Aidans Brae 10am-12pm. Outdoor parent and toddler group based in the woodlands at the top of Aidans Brae, Clarkston. We have a mud kitchen, sand pit, water play, climbing etc.

07769 229503 • ogktoddlers@gmail.co.uk Weekly during term time Also runs Mondays 12-2pm

YogaBellies Newton Mearns Parish Church WED: 7-8.15pm. Women’s Yoga.

THU: 10.30-11.30am. Mum & Baby.

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

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Art Classes at The Wee Art Studio

The Wee Art Studio, Clarkston 4pm. Classes held Wednesday to Saturday.

Children, teen and adult classes. All levels and abilities.

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East Renfrewshire ASN Lego Club

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

Friday 3rd Toddler Group

East Kilbride Twins & Triplets Club

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 Weekly

Death Café

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 2.30-4pm. Come along to at The Market Place in The Avenue and chat (or listen) about all things death, dying & life. Join us for tea, coffee and scones. This is not a bereavement support group or information session – just a chance to come together to share views without any agenda.

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

Weekly

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

Sunshine Club

Thursday 2nd Social Table Tennis

The Maccabi Centre.

8:15-10pm. All levels. All welcome 0141 638 6177 suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org Weekly

Stamperland Wine Circle

Clarkston Hall 7:30pm AGM - Portuguese Night with food & wine.

07943 435843 First Thursday of the month

Mossneuk Primary School Community Wing, East Kilbride 12-2pm. Preschool multiples and any siblings meet up with lunch provided for all the family. £3 per family.

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IT For Beginners

Mearns Kirk Halls 10am. A 6-session introduction to using information technology, including emailing, searching the internet and much more. Cost: £3 per session, booking required. In partnership with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Services.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

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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Sewing Circle

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

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What's On Calendar | May 2019 Blether Group

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 1-4.30pm. Join us for a cuppa and a good blether every Friday at The Market Place Newton Mearns. Sit back, relax and enjoy a peaceful afternoon! Everyone is welcome.

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SNAP! Community Youth Club

Greenbank Parish Church 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

Cuppa & Blether

Eastwood Health Centre, Green House Café 11am-1.30pm. No programme, no agenda, all manner of topics talked about.

We are a group of both men and women of all ages. Good tea, coffee, scones and pancakes etc. If you are alone, come and make some new friends.

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

Saturday 4th Music Classes for Children

Stamperland Parish Church 9.45am P1. 10.30am P2. 11.15am P3.

Fun and engaging classes for children led by a qualified music specialist with over 10 years teaching experience. Tea/ coffee available for accompanying adults. rootsintomusic@hotmail.com Weekly during term time

Goalkeeping Academy

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

Coffee Morning

Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am. The last of our monthly coffee mornings for this session, when we will have all the usual stalls plus a plant stall with all your summer bedding plants on offer. Proceeds from this stall will go to Christian Aid. www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk

Cycle Station Bike Hire

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

Sunday 5th Martial Arts Club Pie, Pint and Pub Quiz

Busby Masonic Hall 7:30pm. Come along to our entertaining cash prize quiz, followed by games, music and dancing. Max 6 per team. Tickets £7 each which includes a Pie (or sausage roll or other snack if you’d prefer), a Pint (or other selected drink from the bar*) and entry.

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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

Little Top

Eastwood Choral Society Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive 7:30pm. Vibrant mixed voice adult choir.

All voices welcome (particularly tenors!)

No auditions required. Our repertoire is largely choral and classical. Bring a mug for break time tea and biscuits! gillatecs@gmail.com

Eastwood Park Theatre 11am & 3pm. Little Top invites babies to experience all the fun of the circus. Roll up for a gently thrilling performance which includes spectacular balances, astonishing tumbles and inventive juggling. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

St Aidan’s Brae Baby & Toddler Group

Monday 6th

Shirokawa Karate Academy

Family History

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-4pm. Come along to The Market Place and get some help starting your family tree with Valerie. Bring your own tablet/laptop or ask us to borrow one!

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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

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

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!

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

Makaton Treasure Hunt Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 11am & 3pm. Signs and symbols will be used throughout the event. Ideal for both Makaton users and people just interested in learning about it. Free.

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Gents Badminton Maccabi Centre 7.30pm. Coached Badminton Club 18+ 0141 638 6177 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

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

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Calendar of events Ladies Badminton

Maccabi Centre 9pm. Coached Badminton Club 18+ 0141 638 6177 Weekly

First Steps Newton Mearns

Broomburn Medical Centre 10am. New health walk for people looking to start some form of gentle exercise, meet new people and enjoy outdoors. We welcome everyone to come and join us.

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

Tuesday 7th

Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am. Singing our own arrangements of pop, Motown and chart songs with no auditions and no need to read music. www.rockchoir.com

Share a Song and Sing Along

First Steps Eastwood Park

Giffnock Library 7:30pm. Enjoy a good old sing-along and 'gie it laldy' with others in a wonderfully relaxed setting. Belt out some favourite tunes from Elvis and Sinatra to old Scottish folk songs. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly until June 11th

Weekly

Bookbug Session

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

Clarkston Library; (0-4yrs), TUE, 10.30am.

Storytime (3-5yrs), TUE (School term), 2.15pm. (0-18months), WED, 2pm. (0-4yrs), SAT, 10.30am. Mearns Library; (0-4yrs), WED, 2pm. THU, 10.30am. SAT, 10.30am.

(0-18months), MON, 2pm. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly during term-time

Greenwood Woodland Play: Annual Mayday Funday

Rock Choir

Weekly

Weekly

Mini Football

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

Walking Football

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 10.15am. Join the Whitelee Rangers on their free weekly parent & baby walking group. The group is a fun and enjoyable way to socialise with new parents and welcomes new members.

0141 614 0962

Mearns Primary School 7.30pm. Friendly, relaxed and fun football for anyone 50 plus. www.ercultureandleisure.org 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: 6.45-8.15pm. FRI: 6.45-8.15pm.

Scouts, MON: 7.30-9.30pm. FRI: 8-10pm.

Explorers, TUE: 8-10pm. www.121glasgowscouts.org.uk

Crochet Group

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-4pm. Join our new group in The Market Place at The Avenue. Bring along your own project or start something new.

This group is completely free and open to all abilities. Hope to see you there!

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Tuesday Evening Walking Group

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

Weekly until November

The Paddock at Greenbank Garden 11am-4pm. Fun for all the family. Fancy dress parade, face painting, small animal petting, plant a sunflower, happazome, tombola and decorate a tree cookie. BBQ in the paddock, cafe for snacks and drinks or bring a picnic. Tickets £3 per child, adults free. greenbankwoodlandplay@gmail.com https://bookwhen.com/gwp

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 6.30-7.45pm. For many of us life can be challenging. Yoga can give you balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of wellbeing. 07970 48722 ritakinloch@aol.com Weekly

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

Whitelee Stroller Striders

Yoga Flow Class

Adult Craft Group

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns 12:30pm. You can bring along your own project or start something new. This group is completely free and open to all crafting abilities. communications@va-er.org.uk

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

07769 229503 offgridkidsclarkston@gmail.com

Weekly

Knitting Class

Greenbank Church, Clarkston 7.15-8.45pm. Friendly and informal knitting class for new or experienced knitters. Come along and enjoy tea/coffee and a yarn!

07929 984873 helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk

Weekly. Also runs on Thursdays

Tuesday 7th Unspotted Snow

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30m. A light-hearted theatrical romp featuring starvation, scurvy, cannibalism... and some jolly tunes!

07970 48722 www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Weekly

Social Table Tennis

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 1.15-3pm. All levels. All welcome 0141 638 6177 suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org Weekly

Bridge Group

Community Choir

Weekly

Weekly

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 12-4pm. 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!

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Stamperland Church Hall 7.30pm. The group’s evolving four-part repertoire spans everything from Bach to The Beatles and songs from popular classics and musicals. New members are invited to come along to a weekly rehearsal to see if they enjoy the experience. www.singglasgow.co.uk

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What's On Calendar | May 2019 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

Wednesday 8th Mearns & Whitecraigs Flower Club

Broom Parish Church 2pm. Spirit of Adventure by Jane Gordon www.safas.org.uk/Mearns Last meeting until September

Thursday 9th Crookfur, Greenfarm & Mearns Village Community Council

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

Friday 17th

Friends of Greenbank Garden

Charity Music Night

Sunday 12th

Whitecraigs Rugby Club 7:30am. 60s and 70s Charity Music Night.

All proceeds to Newton Mearns Parish Church. Dance the night away to live music from three big bands including a Rod Stewart Tribute Band. Tickets £5 from the Social Committee or Church Office 0141 639 7373 www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk

Big Brekkie

90’s Dance Hits Tribute Night

Early Kickers Football

Saturday 18th

Coach House, Greenbank Garden 2pm. David Knott, curator of Living Collections at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh will be giving a talk. Tickets £5, includes refreshments. Raffle available on the day. Tickets available at the door or from the NTS shop at Greenbank Garden.

Newton Mearns Parish Church 9:30am. Before Morning Worship when our resident chef (and minister) will be serving up another Big Brekkie in aid of Christian Aid. www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk The Maccabi Centre 10am. Football and other ball skills for ages 3-6.

0141 638 6177 suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org Also runs on Sunday 19th May

Tuesday 14th The Music Man

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. The Music Man is family entertainment at its very best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a familyfriendly story to be shared with every generation. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Running until Saturday with a 2:30pm matinee

Wednesday 15th A Helping Hand for Wellbeing

Thursday 9th The Avenue Shopping Centre 7pm. We know how much you love both of these authors in Newton Mearns and are very grateful to have them with us for one night only!

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Thursday 16th

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society: Plant Swap Night

Friday 10th The Busby Hotel 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of entertainment with your favourite hits from 'Mamma Mia', a delicious 3-course meal with a glass of bubbly for only £27.50 per person.

0141 644 2661

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The Redhurst Hotel 7:30am. Enjoy a welcoming glass of bubbly on arrival and a delicious 3-course meal before your evening's entertainment for only £25. 0141 638 6465

Monday 20th

Get Creative Festival Eastwood House East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure are holding a range of free workshops as part of the BBC Get Creative Festival! This is to allow people to try their hand at pottery, origami, painting, screen printing, poetry, playing instruments and more. For a full list please visit the website. www.ercultureandleisure.org/classes

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Sunday 19th

Tuesday 21st

Eastwood Choral Society: 35th Anniversary Gala Concert

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St Margaret's Church, Newlands 3pm. The choir, joined by a 12-piece orchestra and young opera singers will perform well-known pieces from composers including Verdi, Gluck and Purcell. Tickets (including refreshments) £12 (£6 children) available on the door or email gillatecs@gmail.com.

Newton Mearns, Broom Church 2-3:30pm & 5-7:30pm. 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

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. The hilarious, non pc, story of a group of young New Yorkers living in an unusual neighbourhood. Performed by puppets and humans. Parental Guidance recommended. derekca28@btinternet.com Running until Saturday 25th with a 2:30pm matinee.

Community Room, ASDA The Avenue Shopping Centre 10am. A four session course to put a spring in your step! Covering eating for wellbeing, thinking for wellbeing and moving for wellbeing. All are welcome.

Booking required. Free.

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Mamma Mia Tribute

Wedding Open Day

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Calendar of events Friday 24th Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Tablets for Beginners

Mearns Library 10am. A six session introduction to using tablets. The course covers getting to know your tablet, internet searching, emailing, online shopping, accessing free ebooks and magazines and more. £3 per session.

Booking required.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

Sunday 26th Babcock Shettleston 10K

Glasgow Green 10am, The course is flat and ideal for personal best performances. It will see the athletes leaving the Green and following the River Clyde before crossing the new Cuningar Bridge into the Clyde Gateway park at Shawfield before returning to the Green for the finish. Entries close on May 20th. www.entrycentral.com/shettleston-10K

Book Club

The Red Lion

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Following The Red Lion’s acclaimed, sell-out West End run, Rapture is delighted to present a brand new production of Patrick Marber’s hit comedy about the beautiful game! www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Eastwood Park Theatre 7pm. America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business. Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Awardwinner Sally Field and Bill Pullman star in Arthur Miller's blistering drama All My Sons. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 29th

Monday 27th

Sunday 26th

All My Sons

The Market Place, Barrhead 5pm. Talk about different books chosen monthly by the group members. www.themarketplace-scot.org.uk Last Monday of every month

Tuesday 28th

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Cancer Support Group

Newton Mearns Parish Church 2pm. If you have a current or historic cancer diagnosis we can offer peer support, input from professionals, as well as tea, coffee and home baking. Our team of volunteers will make you most welcome.

07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

Thursday 30th Creative Writing Group

Redhurst Hotel, Giffnock 7.30pm. Lucy Richardson: “Flotsam and Jetsam”. www.safas.org.uk/Busby 4th Tuesday of every month

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 1-3pm & 6-8pm. Join us at The Market Place in The Avenue to talk about the book chosen by the group. Be part of the fun, its free!

0141 639 7248 • communications@va-er.org.uk Last Thursday of every month

Friday 31st Legion Scotland

Mearns Bowling Club G77 6AE 7:30pm. Welcoming veterans to join our Newton Mearns branch.

Last Friday of every month

Monday 1st July Vision Coaching School Holiday Camps

250 Ayr Road, Newton Mearns G77 6AA 11am-1pm. Every story has a beginning, So what is yours? Join in the new Creative Writing Class at The Market Place in The Avenue Shopping Centre. Become part of a group of writers, from poets to short stories everyone is welcome.

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PARK’S NEW LIFE-SAVER SINGING FOR that we felt we could make a difference.”

Junior parkrun takes place every Sunday at 9.30am. It offers children aged four to 14 the chance to run a timed distance of 2km. The event is free.

Pauline Ryan, a volunteer with Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun, said: “All of the volunteers involved in Rouken Glen Junior parkrun are delighted to have the defibrillator to increase the safety of the people we bring to the park every Sunday morning, including our young participants and their families.

Rouken Glen Vets have installed a public defibrillator at the Vetinary Surgery in partnership with Rouken Glen Junior parkrun

A joint project between a veterinary practice and a local parkrun has culminated in the installation of public defibrillator.

Rouken Glen Vets partnered with Rouken Glen Junior parkrun to raise the funds for the device, which can offer life-saving treatment for a person suffering a cardiac arrest.

The defibrillator is located at the vets, at East Lodge, Rouken Glen Road. The practice is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 7pm, Saturday, 9am to 4pm and Sunday, 9am to 1pm.

“It’s a double bonus that it will be available to other park users during the rest of the week.

Sara Black, director at Rouken Glen Vets, said: “A defibrillator is a potential lifesaver and we wanted to see one in place in the popular park for public use.

“We were very happy to join with Junior parkrun on this project and we donated £600 towards the cost of the device.

It is good for local businesses to give something back to the community and this is one way

“We would like to thank all those who contributed to its purchase, including the vets surgery, Netherlee Church of Scotland and the parkrunning community.”

The vetinary surgery is now keen to raise funds to enable the defibrillator to be installed in a case outdoors so that is available 24/7.

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May 2019 | Senior Savvy

KIDS LOVE OUTDOORS PLAY An outdoors playgroup plans to add more sessions to its programme this summer due to popular demand.

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Three years ago, Off Grid started as an After School Club, picking up children from local primary schools, as well as offering a Saturday Club.

Within the last year, it has grown again to include a Playgroup for two year old children – and now there are plans to add more sessions.

The founder and owner, Jacqui Frame, said: "We are delighted with the success of the play group in the short time that we have been open.

“The children love playing outdoors in all weathers, especially in the rain so that they can jump in puddles.”

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Off Grid Community, based in Clarkston, was set up with the aims of bringing the community together and reconnecting children to outdoors play.

Shortly after, it launched Parent and Toddler sessions and birthday parties.

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Aidans Brae hosts the urban outdoor groups and may also be used responsibly by the public, when not in use.

Children are encouraged to play freely but may be guided to take part in a variety of woodlandinspired crafts and pursuits.

The leaders are qualified staff as well as parent volunteers.

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JOIN A LOCAL SPRING CLEAN

A local action group is planning to participate in a Keep Scotland Beautiful annual Spring Clean campaign this month.

Crookfur Litter Group has answered the call of environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, in partnership with community retailer Scotmid Co-operative, for communities to remove litter from their local area.

It is part of the wider Clean Up Scotland campaign that has existed since 2012.

Shirley MacGillivray, Scotmid deputy secretary, said: “We believe the initiative matches our

core values and principles as a responsible community retailer.”

To take part in the Crookfur Litter Group litter pick-up simply turn up at St Cadoc’s Primary School in Newton Mearns on May 12 at 2pm.

Participants should be appropriately dressed and bring with them gardening gloves and a water bottle. East Renfrewshire Council will supply the litter pickers and bags.

Local residents, businesses, schools and community groups can also organise their own clean up events to remove rubbish from streets, parks and public areas.

Derek Robertson, chief executive of Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “We hope that as many people as possible will take part in this year’s campaign and help to make 2019 the most successful Spring Clean campaign to date.”

Last year, more than 30,000 people across Scotland participated

in the Spring Clean Campaign and removed more than 300 tonnes of litter, the equivalent weight of 50 elephants.

Neil Bibby MSP said: “I’m proud of the actions of local residents from Eastwood who are participating in the annual Spring Clean Campaign. I hope that it is a fantastic success.”

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REBECCA RAISES AWARENESS explains how some people who have autism cope and react in certain situations.

Her mum, Julie Perrie, encourages everyone to watch the video to help them understand autism.

Julie said: “We’re very proud of Rebecca and if we can raise awareness and acceptance in other ways then we’re happy.

“Rebecca felt that she was different to other boys and girls in her class and wanted to show that she might be different but that doesn’t make her weird.

Busby pupil Rebecca Perrie created a video about living with autism to raise awareness

10-year-old Busby primary pupil Rebecca Perrie made a video about her experiences as a girl with autism for World Autism Awareness Day. Rebecca made the special YouTube video to show to classes at her school to explain what autism is and help people to understand the condition.

why. So when I found out I had autism I was happy because I knew why I was different.”

Rebecca explains in the video that she was diagnosed with autism last year and wants to help people understand what it is like.

Rebecca’s video explains that autism is not a disease, the difference she sees in having autism and being autistic and not letting her condition define who she is.

Rebecca said: “Ever since I was young, I knew I was different to the other kids but I never knew

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“For her, making the video was about educating others. She is comfortable enough to say, ‘you know what, this is who I am’ but she wanted to explain because she hadn’t told a lot of people about the autism.”

Rebecca’s video has featured on Scottish news outlets and attracted over 1.5k views.

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Two history projects are calling for local people to reveal stories of times past, especially during World War II and afterwards.

The Heritage Lottery Fund recently awarded funding to two oral history projects. Lost Strathclyde Heritage Group was funded for a project entitled Patterton WW11: A POW Camp and its Neighbours’ project.

fascinating stories from people who lived in, or near, the camp between 1939 and 1959. They would like to talk to more people who remember the camp during the war, or afterwards when it was used as temporary housing.

Meanwhile, the Glasgow Story Collective received funds for a Nitshill Memories project.

Now both projects are keen to hear from anyone who might have stories or contributing information.

They would also like to hear from anyone who remembers older friends or relatives talking about the camp, and also from people who have artefacts or photographs of the site.

Organisers of the Patterton WW11: A POW Camp and its Neighbours project has already heard some

Contact Rachel via email at StrathclydeHeritage@outlook. com or telephone 07453 442443.

Nitshill Memories wants to hear people’s memories and stories of Nitshill between the 1930s and 2010. The nearby former pit village experienced many changes during that time, particularly in relation to post-war housing, industry and community.

If you lived, worked, or visited friends in Nitshill, organisers want to hear from you.

If you have some spare time and wish to help to record interviews, type transcripts or research the history, the projects would like to hear form you.

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comedy that follows a group of twentysomethings seeking their purpose in big city life. The songs discuss various issues of modern life including racism and sexuality.”

One of the members, Derek Forrester, said: “This laugh-out-loud musical beat Wicked in the Tony awards to Best Musical in 2004.

Eastwood Entertainers, known as the friendly club, was formed 44 years ago by a group of young mums with the aim of performing pantomimes in a local church hall.

Over the years, they have progressed to also performing musicals and participating in One Act Play competitions. In 1984, the club won the British One Act Play Festival.

“It is an adult-themed, partpuppet and part-human musical

The club rehearses at Giffnock Bowling Club on Tuesdays and

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A “part-human, partpuppet” musical comes to a local theatre this month with the promise of an entertaining performance.

Eastwood Entertainers bring Avenue Q to Eastwood Park Theatre from May 21 to 25. It tells the story of Princeton, a recent college graduate, who moves into a rundown apartment on Avenue Q in New York, America.

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Thursdays during the bowling close season and at local schools and halls at other times. New members are always welcome and those wishing to perform on stage will require to pass an audition.

The contact for new members is Derek Forrester on 0798 427 6797.

The right person should live in Newton Mearns, Clarkston or Busby, and they must be well-placed to find out about great stories, especially good news articles about people, groups, clubs and businesses.

Tickets for Avenue Q are priced at £18, with Tuesday and Saturday matinees priced at £15. Due to the issues raised in the show, it is strongly recommended that parental guidance is exercised when booking tickets.

They are required to have proven experience of being able to craft professionally written and newsworthy stories.

To book, see www. eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk/ boxoffice or call 0141 638 0692.

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