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Contents Greenbank Roots of Growth ............. 3 Eros Launches The Panto Season ....... 4 Book Remembers Those Lost ............. 4 20 Years of Friendship ......................... 5 Book in for Children's Author ............. 6 Let the Party Begin .............................. 6 Original Show Sprouts Up .................. 7 Brand New Beauty Bar......................... 8 Advice Could be Critical .................... 10 Heritage Group Awarded Grant ..... 11 On Your Bike for Good Health ........ 12 Have a Cracking Bonfire Night ........ 12 £23m Boost for Nurseries .................. 14 What's Up Doc .................................... 14 Erin in Line for Top Title .................... 17 Dinner for Poppy Scotland ............... 17 Support Groups .................................. 17 Getting Ready for Christmas .... 18&19 Firework Free Zones .......................... 20 Legal Matters ...................................... 20 What’s On ..................................... 21–26 Tickets on Sale for Tribute Band ......

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

Autumn Art Classes for Adults .........

Deli Raises ÂŁ1300 for Hospice ...........

Evening with the Flying Scotsman ...

Women in Business ............................

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Local News | November 2018

GREENBANK ROOTS OF GROWTH THEATRE SHOW Manager at Greenbank, said: “Expertise is not necessary for these roles because we will offer training. There are many opportunities to learn skills, meet new people and enjoy working in a beautiful place.

It’s a good time to join the team as there are lots of exciting developments at the garden.�

The NTS is looking to develop partnerships with local groups to utilise Greenbank House's historic walled garden

An historic walled garden in Clarkston is looking for new partnerships and volunteers as the attraction looks towards a busier future.

Greenbank Garden, which is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), is described as an urban oasis close to a Glasgow suburb.

Greenbank House was built for Robert Allason, a tobacco merchant and slave trader, in the 1760s, when Glasgow was the second city of the British Empire.

The walled garden was created at the same time and both are surrounded by tall swaying beeches. After the American Wars of Independence, Allason went

bankrupt and lost the house and estate.

In the 21st century, the NTS garden is planning to develop its offering in various ways, including partnerships with local groups. This could be for regular meetings for craft, theatre, drama or parents & toddlers’ groups.

The NTS property is also looking for volunteers, such as helpers in the garden or for events, and guides for the house.

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Julie added: �If anyone works in this field, Greenbank would love to hear from you to discuss possibilities.�

Greenbank also has a newly refurbished cafĂŠ and this will stay open over the winter. There is currently free access to a pretty woodland, while membership of the NTS is encouraged to make full use of the attraction.

Contact: jgilliland@nts.org.uk.

See www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/ greenbank-garden

FOR CHILDREN

A theatre group has added an extra show to their annual performance schedule.

Next month, Giffnock Theatre Players will stage Nursery Crimes, which is aimed at children aged five to 10.

The chair of GTP, Glynis Poole, said: “For 70 years we’ve performed three productions a year. Now we want to provide entertainment for children, and the Christmas period seemed the ideal opportunity.�

Nursery Crimes will play at The Carmichael Hall, beside Eastwood Theatre, on Saturday and Sunday December 15 and 16. There will be three shows each day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

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A Clarkston musical company is staging “everyone’s favourite� pantomime this month.

Eros Musical Society will perform Cinderella from Tuesday to Saturday, November 20 to 24, at East Kilbride Village Theatre. Eros president Ian McAulay said “Although our company has been in existence for more than 50 years, this is only the second time we have played in East Kilbride Village theatre. “We had a fantastic first time with our pantomime Snow White and Seven Dwarfs there last year.�

Eros’s version of Cinderella has again been penned for the society by the acclaimed George Douglas, who has been responsible for most of the pantomimes shown in the King’s Theatre in Glasgow in recent years.

Ian said: “The show promises lots of fun, laughter, great costumes and singalong tunes.�

Ticket prices include a few deals: A booking for a group of 10 or more for any performance costs ÂŁ10 per ticket; on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, a family ticket (two adults, two children or other combination) is ÂŁ30; and on a Friday, Saturday matinee and Saturday evening a family ticket is ÂŁ36.

Single tickets are £12 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and £13 on a Friday and Saturday. Book through 07735 393359 or at the Village Theatre box office on 01355 261000. Also see www. sllcboxoffice.co.uk

In his foreword in the “Men of Mearns�, the Right Hon. Ken Macintosh MSP describes the book as a “respectful salute to those who died, lest we forget�.

The lives and service of 73 men, whose names are inscribed on the Newton Mearns War Memorial, are included in the book and another 21 men and one woman from Mearns who gave their lives in the conflicts.

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This September, the club marked the 20th anniversary milestone with a special event, including a ceremonial cutting of a cake by Leslie Rosin, the club’s founder and life president.

Mearns Probus Club holds its meetings in Crookfur Pavilion, Ayr Road, on alternate Wednesday afternoons between September and April. Meetings begin at 2pm.

Walter Sneader, the current president, said: “Thanks to Leslie’s initiative two decades ago, we have a thriving club that promotes friendship among local retired professional and businessmen through a programme of meetings with guest speakers, an annual

In November, Dr Peter Hughes, a former Chief Exececutive at Scottish Engineering will be the guest speaker on the 7th. He will be talking about inspiring youngsters into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Then on the 21st, Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, will give a talk entitled: “Tourism is everyone's business.”

Walter added: “We are always happy to welcome new members and visitors.”

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Karine Polwart will be at Mearns Library on 22nd November to give a talk about her new children's book

LET THE PARTYBEGIN A Diwali Festival party is set to take place this month in Newton Mearns.

A free author event is taking place this month as part of an annual Book Week Scotland programme.

Karine Polwart will give a talk about her newly published children’s book A Wee Bird Was Watching at Mearns Library on 22nd November, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

The book retells a classic folk story that highlights the contemporary, yet age-old themes, of displacement, migration and protection.

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Karine has teamed up with Scottish illustrator, Katie Leiper, a graduate of Gray’s School of Art for the children’s book.

Book Week Scotland is in its 7th year of celebrating books and reading. There will be events across Scotland from 19th-25th November.

See scottishbooktrust.com/ book-week-scotland and Mearns Library in MacKinlay Place, Newton Mearns.

Diwali is a five-day festival of lights, celebrated by Indians across the world.

The festival, which coincides with the Hindu New Year, celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

The party on November 2 will take place at Whitecraigs Rugby Club, from 7pm to midnight.

There will be a DJ, a threecourse meal and a bar. The event is ticketed: £22 for over-10s; child aged two to 10 is £11; under-twos free.

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ORIGINAL SHOW SPROUTS UP Eastwood Park Theatre is rounding off its 45th anniversary with original Christmas show, Jack and the Beanstalk II: Return of the Farmer.

The Christmas show has been penned by the writer of many successful festive shows for the Citizen’s Theatre and produced by Scottish theatre company Showroom.

Producer Callum Smith, originally from Clarkston, who has worked for a variety of the UK’s leading theatres said: “This is a Christmas show for all ages – a magical, wacky and hilarious twist on a traditional pantomime, personalised for Eastwood Park Theatre starring top Scottish acting talent.”

Tickets are on sale now for Jack and the Beanstalk II: Return of the Farmer, brought by four renowned Scottish theatre talents – written and composed by Andy McGregor, directed by Julie Brown, designed

by Claire Halleran and produced by Callum Smith of Showroom.

The unique Christmas show is a twist on the traditional tale, centring on Jack McJack, who is now living a life of fame, fortune and fanciness. He owns Giffnock’s most successful supermarket and everything is going his way – until the trickster of a farmer who gave him his magic beans returns and demands his share of the profits.

The show will take centre stage at Eastwood Park Theatre from December 11-30, with dedicated British Sign Language Interpreted (December 21 at 7.30pm) and “relaxed” (December 15 at 1pm) performances for audience members with Additional Support Needs.

In the hilarious new tale he recalls the story of his heroic trip to the top of the beanstalk, before facing the farmer in an epic showdown.

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BRAND NEW BEAUTY BAR – to join the team. Kirsty will be working at C Salon and Volume.

“By opening up the upstairs space we’ll be creating a lovely new colour bar too.

“We are already busy with nails and make up and as I’m a fully qualified beautician I thought the space would work well. I’m training in semi permanent make up with a particular focus on microblading eyebrows and I think there’s a good market in the area for it.”

Volume Style Bar in Clarkston are expanding upstairs and offering new beauty services. Inset shows Kirsty who is joining the team

The beauty business in Clarkston is booming as Volume Style Bar expands to open up a new beauty space in its existing premises.

The makeover will be completed in the coming weeks and the busy salon will be ready to take appointments from November, in time for the Christmas countdown.

C Salon in Clarkston, is excited to welcome new and existing customers to Volume Style Bar.

As well as the brand new beauty space, a new colour bar will be created for clients to relax in while their hair colour develops.

Claire explained: “We’ll be doing all aspects of beauty at Volume, as well as all aspects of hair, and we have a fab team of beauticians and artists on hand to make all of our lovely clients feel amazing.

Owner Claire McGovern, who also owns hair and beauty business

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TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF OUR NEW BEAUTY BAR AT VOLUME STYLE BAR

It will be business as usual for the salon in the coming weeks as work continues to get us all ready to offer services in time for the Christmas countdown.”

Volume will have lots of introductory offers available and vouchers for clients to recommend services to friends too.

“We want to thank all our clients for their continued custom and look forward to seeing them at our new beauty space.”

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Greg Jenkins, an advisor with SM Financial Advice in Newton Mearns, was diagnosed with a potentially devastating brain tumour at the age of 31. He was fortunate that doctors were able to remove most of the tumour but he still lives with the cancer to this day.

Greg, now 40, is married with a young child. He says: “It was a complete shock to be told I had cancer; even the word sounds intimidating and scary. My world suddenly changed and I was unable to work because of the disease and the treatments.

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Financial pressures, such as how to pay the mortgage and how to look after your partner and family while you’re not working, can play very heavy on someone’s mind if they are suddenly unable to work.

“I help people all over Scotland to look at how they can be financially protected to suit their own circumstances. My work is very rewarding and it feels especially poignant given what I have experienced. I have been lucky both to be a cancer survivor, albeit with a lifetime of treatment, and to be financially secure because of plans put in place just in case.”

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HERITAGE GROUP AWARDED GRANT Some 50 local volunteers, including many young people, will be involved in interviewing 30 respondents who lived in or near Patterton during the war and afterwards through years of rationing and austerity.

Rachel Kelly, Project Coordinator of The Lost Stratchlyde Heritage Group

Volunteers will work with Dr Sue Morrison, a professional oral historian, to produce audio clips from the history archive and work with a filmmaker to record interviews and create short videos.

A heritage group is delighted to have been awarded a National Lottery grant of more than £50,000 for an exciting new project.

The Lost Strathclyde Heritage Group has received £52,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards an initiative entitled: “Patterton WWII: A POW Camp and its Neighbours.”

The project focuses on Camp 660, a World War II prisoner

Iris Larkins, chairperson of the project, said: “We are thrilled to have received this support thanks to National Lottery players and we are confident the project will promote and instil pride in this important aspect of East Renfrewshire’s wartime heritage.”

of war camp and the nearby East Renfrewshire village of Patterton.

Lucy Casot, Head of HLF Scotland, said: “Thanks to National Lottery players, HLF is able to help communities learn about and take pride in their local heritage as well as training in new skills.

The intergenerational oral history project will capture the history of the camp and its impact on the local people between 1939 and the late 1950s.

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ON YOUR BIKE HAVE A CRACKING BONFIRE NIGHT fun FOR GOOD HEALTH BRIGHTENING UP

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Getting outdoors in autumn and winter can seem like hard work, but there are benefits to both mental and physical health.

For something different with the family, why not take advantage of Whitelee Windfarm’s Cycle Station Bike Hire?

Bikes are available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month for adults and kids, with electric and balance bikes also on offer. You also can hire a kids’ trailer or seat.

Bike hire is weather dependant, so it’s worth checking before you head out.

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Fireworks arrived in Europe in the 14th century and were first produced by the Italians. The first recorded display was in Florence. The first recorded fireworks in England were at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486.

GHA rugby club is putting on its annual bonfire night fireworks display – and it looks set to be a big one.

Described as the “biggest and best fireworks display in the south of Glasgow”, this popular event takes place at the club on Braidholm Road on Monday November 5.

There will be fun for all the family, with a cheerleading display, music and food stands all on offer in the build-up to the main event.

Gates open at 6pm with the display starting around

7:15pm. It’s recommended you get there by 7pm to avoid disappointment.

Tickets will be sold at the gate, priced at £7 for adults, £5 for kids aged 5-16 and under 5s go free.

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East Renfrewshire Council has approved plans to build five new nurseries in the area.

The £23 million proposals include creating a new centre in Overlee Park, a replacement for Glenwood Family Centre nearby, and two new buildings within the grounds of Busby and Eaglesham primary schools. It is hoped that the facilities will be open by August 2020.

Other existing nurseries will also be developed as part of the expansion plan, with a further £3.3 million being invested to create a new 60 place nursery class at Cross Arthurlie Primary, plus improved facilities at Hazeldene Family centre, Carolside Nursery Class and Braidbar Nursery Class.

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

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

“By offering parents various options of how to utilise their free childcare allocations, the facilities will provide more flexibility and choice which I’m sure will be welcomed by all.”

Last month saw “Menopause Day” draw attention to problems which affect 8 out of 10 women around the age of 50. It refers to a group of symptoms caused when women’s ovaries stop producing a hormone called Oestrogen.

women can be experiencing symptoms without realising they can get help with this.

These include hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, reduced libido, headaches, mood changes or anxiety, palpitations, joint stiffness, recurrent urine infections or pelvic discomfort, and longer term can increase risk of fractures due to osteoporosis.

Your GP can discuss this with you, and help includes Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Antidepressants, Clonidine (a drug which helps with flushes).

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DINNER ERIN IN LINE FOR TOP TITLE SPECIAL FOR POPPY Teenage athlete Erin Wallace (pictured) has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade as part of the Scottish Athlete of the Year awards.

The FPSG Scottish athletics awards recognise the achievements of a range of athletes and different age groups.

Short lists have been made for FPSG Athlete of the Year, as well as Para, Masters, U20 and U17.

There will be further awards made for clubs, coaches, volunteers and officials.

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She has enjoyed a successful year, representing Scotland in the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, competing for Great Britain at the IAAF World U20 Championships in Finland and winning silver at the Junior World Championships.

Dame Kelly said: “I am really looking forward to coming to Glasgow for the FPSG Annual Awards and helping to present the FPSG Athlete of the Year trophy.

“It has been such a superb year for so many Scottish athletes – across various events – and the one thing I am glad I haven’t been involved in has been choosing the short-lists.”

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MJ’s Brasserie is inviting guests to a three-course dinner and a talk

by Alison Anderson MBE, who will tell the story of Finding The Lost Battalions of WW1 Fromelles, France.

Alison was seconded to the Fromelles Project in 2009 and, working alongside the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, took on the huge task of recovering the soldiers from mass graves.

This event will take place on November 9 from 7.30pm to 11pm. £25 will be donated from the sale of each ticket to Poppy Scotland. Reserve your place by calling 0141 638 2061.

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Local meetings available.

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

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

Dyslexia Scotland Regular monthly events usually taking place in Mearns Castle High School showing films and offering Dyslexia support. dyslexiascotland.er@gmail.com

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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Erin, 18, who trains with Giffnock North AAC, has been nominated in the under-20 athlete of the year category.

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November 2018 | Getting Ready for Christmas

Getting Ready for Take your current day-to-day schedule and imagine adding Christmas shopping, Christmas parties, and holiday travel all at once. You’ll thank yourself come mid-December if you use the extra time you have now to get ready for Christmas.

Here are a few tips to help you do that.

Set and Fund your Budget Before you do any Christmas shopping, you need to determine how much you can afford. From there, decide who to include and exclude from your list. To make it easy, try setting a per-person budget.

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memorable gifts you can give.

Why? Because the recipient knows that you've invested a significant amount of your time.

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of people that simply put all their gifts on their credit cards and then spend the rest of the following year trying to get catch up on their payments.

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Start Watching for Sale Items Keep an eye on TV and printed adverts for shop sales, deals and vouchers. If you find an item on your list, get it while it's on sale. One personal goal is to have all our Christmas shopping done by the last day of November. That way you don't have to fight against the last-minute buying crowds on Christmas Eve.

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You could either mark off a morning on your calendar or do a little bit at a time.

Fill Up the Freezer There are a lot of great meals that you can freeze ahead of time so you have food available for those busy times. Prepare double or triple portions of some of your recipes. Serve a single portion, and freeze

the extra portions. Another option is to block out a full cooking day where you make as many meals as possible.

Royal Mail Delivery Deadlines Sending out Christmas cards and presents to your friends and family around the world can always be a bit stressful – due to how manic the post office becomes over the festive season.To dodge those nightmare queues at Christmas, buy your stamps now. The same goes with sending presents and parcels.

Let friends and family know that their presents will be arriving early, and to put them away for Christmas morning. Check the Royal Mail delivery times and start preparing and get everything out before the rush.

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Rangers will be patrolling to make sure no fireworks are let off nearby. There will also be a ranger-led walk on the 5th, too.

For more information, call 0141 614 0962.

Either the mother or father of the child can register the birth if the parents are married. In the event the natural parents are not married, then the parents would most commonly attend the Registrar’s office together for both names to appear on the birth certificate.

The mother can also register the birth alone. However, the father would require the mother’s consent in order to be able to register the child without the mother being present.

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If the women were in a cohabiting relationship but not a civil partnership or married, the mother and her partner are able to register the child’s birth jointly.

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Calendar of events

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Whitecraigs Rugby Club 7pm-12am. Celebrating Diwali Festival, the evening includes a 3-course meal, DJ VIPs and bar.

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Fairweather Hall 9:30am & 10:30am, For adults and children, football classes provide basic movement patterns and improve motor skills through football and play.

Adults join in with their child. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Baljaffray Church 6:30pm, Please come along and join us. No partner required.

Weekly

The Cripple of Inishmaan Webster's Theatre, Great Western Road 7:30pm, A dark comedy which was a West End and Broadway hit, with Daniel Radcliffe in title role.

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Adult and Child Football

Toddler Group

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 6pm-12am. Grab a torch and bring the dog(s) to the visitor centre entrance on each night. The rangers will be on patrol to prevent fireworks and create a quiet zone to walk your dog(s) in peace. www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk Running until Monday 5th More information on page 20

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

Stamperland Wine Circle Clarkston Halls 7:30pm. Learning about the methods of production, coaching on how to make your own wine, meeting with like-minded people, opportunities to enter local competitions. All welcome. alfredjones123@btinternet.co.uk

Digital Meet Up

First Thursday of the month

Busby Hotel 12pm. East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce are piloting an informal get together where you can come along and talk digital with fellow business people. www.eastrenchamber.org.uk

Dogs Trust, Dog School Glasgow Newton Mearns Parish Church 11:30am Puppy. 12:30pm Adult, Dog School Glasgow provides training classes for puppies, adults and rescue dogs. glasgowdogschool@dogstrust.org.uk Weekly

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Mrs Doubtfire Eastwood Park Theatre 12pm. After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Starring Robin Williams. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

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Friday 2nd The Bee Gees Story: Nights on Broadway Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. A tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring their incredible songs, from over four decades, from the 60s to the 90s. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.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.

0141 881 2076 Weekly

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm, Charlie is generally recognised and categorised as a country singer however, as his fans will tell you, country music is only one part of his live shows. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

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

Classes for Children Stamperland Parish Church 9:45am Primary 1. 10:30am P2.

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What's On Calendar | November 2018 SNAP! Community Youth Club Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston 7-9pm. All sorts of activities are available at SNAP! Youth Club such as baking, music, sports, board games and arts and crafts. If you are in P7-S3 why not come along and join us? snap@greenbankglasgow.org.uk Weekly during term time

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

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 & SUN: 12-1pm. 5-14-year-olds. SAT: 11am12pm & SUN: 1-2pm. 15+. £6 or £20 for block of 4. ian@combatconcepts.org Weekly

Sunday 4th

Monday 5th

Martial Arts Club

GHA Fireworks Display

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

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GHA Rugby Club, Giffnock 7pm The biggest and best fireworks display in the South of Glasgow!

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Druids of Caledon: Public Festival of Samhuinn Rouken Glen Park 12pm, Everyone welcome to come join in with the DOC for their Public Festival in the Wheel of the Seasons, bringing Druidry to the public of the Festival of Samhuinn.

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Clarkston Crafters Knitting Group Costa Coffee, Clarkston 3-5pm, Practise your skill, teach others and make new friends.

Facebook: Clarkston Crafters Also on Monday 19 at the Overlee

Stamperland Parish Church 10am-4pm. Original and unique works of art by our very talented artists.

Entry £2 for adults with children free.

Includes tea, coffee or juice.

07555 094239 • gillenj@btinternet.com

Weekly during term time Also runs Wednesdays 10am-12pm

Weekly until December

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Linn Painting Group Exhibition and Sale

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

07769 229503 ogktoddlers@gmail.co.uk

Shawlands Academy 7-9.15pm. Beginners & Improvers.

Hillpark Secondary School 7.309.15pm. General. Come and join us for fun, fitness and friendship. You will be made very welcome.

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Scottish Country Dancing

Rouken Glen Park 11am. Bring yourself (and your bike) down to the Bike Hub in Rouken Glen and enjoy an easy going, off-road cycle around the Park and pick up some useful cycle skills along the way with our road awareness hints.

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Maccabi Centre 7:20pm. Supported Play, where those who have had bridge lessons, or are returning to bridge, can play and get coaching at the same time. bridge.eastren@gmail.com Weekly

Bookbug Session

Weekly

NDT Cycling

Williamwood High School Learn Jeet Kune Do, KMAX, boxing, Thai kickboxing, Filipino Kali plus many more arts and systems that complement Mixed Martial Art all while having fun and getting fit. SAT: 10-11am & SUN: 12-1pm 5-15 years.

SAT: 11am-12pm & SUN: 1-2pm 16+.

07754 477066 www.combatconcepts.org

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Bridge Club

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; (04yrs), WED, 2pm. THU, 10:30am. SAT, 10:30am. (0-18months), MON, 2pm. www.ercultureandleisure.org/bookbug

AutoScots Car Club Mearns Primary, Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns G77 6DP 7.30pm. AutoScots Car Club, the Club for Classic, Retro & 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

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

Neil Diamond & Friends Tribute Show Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. From Sweet Caroline, Love on The Rocks, Forever in Blue Jeans to America and many more Neil Diamond hits, Tom Scott can put on a show to satisfy even the most discriminating Diamond fans. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

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Calendar of events Eastwood Choral Society

Rock Choir

Park Church, Ravenscliffe Dr, Giffnock 7.30-9.30pm, All voices welcome. No auditions required. Our repertoire is largely choral and classical, with concerts twice a year. Bring a mug for break time tea and biscuits!

Gill Bain: gillatecs@gmail.com

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

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Tuesday 6th Cup & Blether Eastwood Health Centre 11am. You could meet a bunch of new friends. No programme. No agenda. Just come and meet other folk like yourself.

Weekly

Mearns Primary School 6:15pm. Provides a gentle introduction to playing football using fun-based football activities. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Eastwood Bereavement Support

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

121st Clarkston Glasgow Scout Group 21 Aidan's Brae, Clarkston Beavers, WED: 6-7pm. THU: 6:157:15pm. FRI: 6:15-7:15pm. Cubs, MON: 6:30-8pm. WED: 6:45-8:15pm. FRI: 6:458:15pm. Scouts, MON: 7:30-9:30pm.

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

Walking Football

Mini Football

Tuesday Evening Walking Group

Mearns Primary School 7:30pm. Friendly, relaxed and fun football for anyone 50 plus. www.ercultureandleisure.org Weekly

Tuesday 6th Yoga Flow Class

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

Maccabi Halls 6:30-7.45pm. For many of us life can be challenging. Yoga can give you balance, harmony and a wonderful sense of well-being. ritakinloch@aol.com

First Tuesday of the month

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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

Community Choir Stamperland Church Hall, Clarkston 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 invited to come along to a weekly rehearsal to see if they enjoy the experience. www.singglasgow.co.uk Weekly

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Clarkston Hall, Clarkston 7pm. Meet more people within your community and improve your fitness and well-being. We meet at the entrance to Clarkston Hall car park and walk to Muirend, Giffnock, Eastwood Toll and back to Clarkston Hall. facebook.walktheblockeaster Weekly

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

Exciting and inspiring outdoor learning experiences.

Small class sizes with specialist teachers for French, Music and PE.

Wednesday 7th Rouken Glen Garden Centre Christmas Night Rouken Glen Garden Centre 5:30pm. Enjoy an evening of shopping and entertainment, competitions and prizes at their annual charity event! Meet our very special guest, Santa, who will entertain the children while you get in some early Christmas shopping.

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Clarkston Community Choir Greenbank Parish Church 7:30pm, All are welcome, no auditions, no need to read music just sing and enjoy. richard.scholfield@yahoo.com

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

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

THU: 10.30-11.30am. Mum & Baby.

THU: Pregnancy Yoga. audrey@yogabellies.co.uk Weekly

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Saturday 10th

Tuesday 13th

Wednesday 14th

Graeme Obree: Rewriting Cycling’s Rulebook and The Flying Scotsman

Christmas Fair

Blether and a Brew

Greenbank Parish Church, Clarkston 10am-1pm. Enjoy a pre-Christmas browse and a cup of tea or coffee with some delicious home baking.

Toys, baking for sale, tombola, Christmas gifts and lots more with bouncy castle, glitter tattoos, face painting and games for children.

Tickets cost £2 for adults and £1 for children and include the tearoom. greenbank.office@tiscali.co.uk

Mearns Kirk Halls 2pm. Join us for a relaxed, friendly afternoon with tea, coffee, sweet treats and good company.

All welcome, no need to book.

Suggested donation £1.

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Mearns and Whitecraigs Flower Club

Eastwood Park Theatre 6pm, Film screening. 8pm Graeme Obree talk and Q & A. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk More information on page 31

Eastwood and District Members' Centre: National Trust for Scotland Clarkston Halls 7.30pm. "Why bother with photographs? The National Trust for Scotland's Collection Might Provide the Answers", an illustrated talk by Dr Antonia Laurence-Allen, Curator, National Trust.

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Broom Parish Church 2pm. Monthly demonstrations. The club holds practical workshops from time to time to offer members the chance to learn new skills. www.safas.org.uk/Mearns Second Wednesday every month

Friday 16th Art Exhibition in aid of McMillan Cancer Support

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Whitecraigs Lawn Tennis Club 11am. Come along and enjoy some wonderful art by our talented local artists. All very welcome.

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Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm,Tsuchigumo Daiko bring their infectious rhythms, striking compositions, and captivating physical performance style home to Scotland.

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Ventoux Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Join 2 Magpies Theatre as they re-stage the race between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani using breathtaking video accompaniment and a pair of road bikes! www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk

Greenbank Coach House 2pm. David Mitchell "The Celtic Garden – A Myth or Reality", an exploration of the Atlantic seaboard gardens. Tickets £5, including refreshments, available from Greenbank Garden Café. amjohnston@btinternet.com

Could It Be Take That Tribute Night Giffnock North Social Club 7:45pm, These guys perform the hits from 'Take That's' musical journey from present right back to where it all began! www.giffnocknorthsocialclub.co.uk

Footloose Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Arriving from Chicago, city boy Ren is the newcomer in a small mid-western town and quickly discovers it is illegal to dance or to listen to rock music there. As he struggles to fit in, Ren faces an uphill battle to 'cut loose' and change things. www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Daily until SAT 17

Michael Buble Tribute Night The Busby Hotel 7pm. Enjoy a warming glass of bubbly on arrival and a delicious 3-course meal before your evening's fantastic entertainment. Booking essential 0141 644 2661

Sunday 11th Finding The Lost Battalions of WW1 – Poppy Scotland Fundraising Dinner MJs Brasserie, 65 Seres Rd G76 7PG 7pm. To commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1 MJ’s Brasserie presents an Evening of Remembrance.

Join us for a wonderful 3 course meal and hear Alison Anderson MBE tell the wonderful story of Finding The lost Battalions of WW1 Fromelles Northern France. www.mjsbrasserie.co.uk Facebook

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Calendar of events Sunday 18th Christmas Fair Greenbank House 11am-4pm. Craft fair, stalls, raffle, music from Scratchy Noises, Christmas teas and face painting.

Free entry. amjohnston@btinternet.com

Williamwood Parish Church Guild: Celebration Time!

Williamwood Parish Church

Saturday 17th A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas Clarkston Hall 12-6.30pm. It's that time of year, where we start dusting off the Christmas Lights in preparation for the big Winter Extravaganza in the Clarkston Halls Car Park.

Expect all the usual fun of the day with live music, pony rides, the Santa Express train, a huge firework finale and of course a visit from the man himself in his Grotto – and part of the Big Santa Parade! www.iloveclarkston.com

7pm. An invitation is extended to all readers and friends in the community to join with us for an evening of celebration. It is our Guild's 80th Anniversary.

Entertainment will be provided by the Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra and refreshments will also be served. Donation Programmes will be available on the night. All are welcome. jvsimms05@yahoo.co.uk

Monday 19th Scottish Wildlife Trust Talk: Wildlife of Coll and Tiree Duff Memorial Hall

Wednesday 21st East Renfrewshire U3A Newton Mearns Parish Church 2:30pm. Hugh Kerr is going to be telling us about his experiences 'Kayaking Around The Scottish Islands'. www.u3asites.org.uk

Saturday 24th Christmas Coffee Morning St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 10am, Home baking, gifts, cards, raffle. All welcome.

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Christmas at Whitelee Windfarm Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 10:30am, First there is a craft session where the whole family can join in and make a Christmas decoration for the tree. Then it will be out on the Whitelee bus for Santa's Windfarm Tour and then back to the Visitor Centre for mince pies and hot chocolate with Santa in the Exhibition. To finish the day off there will be a Christmas Sing-a-Long with Santa and the Boomwhackers.

Booking essential www.eventbrite.co.uk Also on Sunday 25th and 1st December

7:30pm. A talk by wildlife photographer David Palmar about the plants, birds and other wildlife. www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

Monday 26th Aladdin Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. Hop aboard a magical carpet and fly to Old Peking in Eastwood Entertainers' family friendly, funny pantomime www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk Runs until 1st December Saturday showings at 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Tuesday 27th Busby Flower Club Redhurst Hotel 7:30pm, Gillian Garrow will give her presentation “Christmas is Coming”. www.safas.org.uk/Busby Fourth Tuesday every month

Conservation Rouken Glen Rouken Glen Park 10amm, Help preserve the park and improve it both for visitors and wildlife. roukenglenpark@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk More information on page 27

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THUMBS UP FOR GIFFNOCK BUSINESS

TICKETS ON SALE FOR TRIBUTE BAND A local Take That tribute gig is likely to prove popular this month.

“Could it be Take That” is set to perform at the Giffnock North Social Club on Saturday 10th November.

The band members, some of whom are regulars on the stage in theatre and musicals, will play a range of Take That songs from the 1990s to today.

Doors open at 7:30pm.

Tickets priced £10 are sold on a first-come-first- served basis, available from the club now.

See www.giffnocknorthsocial club.co.uk and find Could it be 'Take That' on Facebook.

Giffnock businesses have renewed the BID initiative for a further five years

Businesses in Giffnock have voted to renew the Business Improvement District initiative for another five years.

The aim of the group, called Giffnock Village, which was Scotland’s 20th BID when it was created, is to deliver projects and services that will improve the trading environment of the area for the benefit of businesses, customers and visitors.

Through the consultation, the key priorities for Giffnock for the next five years were shown to be: Increasing footfall and repeated spending in the area; improving the look and feel of the area; improved marketing; and creating more of a sense of community and enhancing local relationships.

Commenting on the renewal, BID Chair Giann Celino, said: “I’ve been involved in business in Giffnock for 20 years and have been Chair of Giffnock Village throughout its first term.

“I am personally delighted that the majority of fellow Giffnock businesses have voted to continue the BID, so that we can continue to work together to make Giffnock a great place for our customers and our businesses.

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AUTUMN ART CLASSES FOR ADULTS “The course would suit young people looking to access a career in arts or heritage, those with a general interest in art and people who like to visit museums and galleries and want to get more from their visits."

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Tess Forbes from East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, said: “We cater for all abilities in our arts’ classes.

Learn something new, brush up on skills and paint a bright future with new art classes starting this month in East Renfrewshire.

Whether you’re a wannabe Warhol and want to take up their new screenprinting classes or fancy learning about the History of Art, there are classes for all abilities and interests.

Paintbrushes should be at the ready for the drawing, painting and watercolour classes while those with a keen eye for taking pictures can snap up a place on the beginners’ photography class.

History of Art tutor Clare McLeod, who lives in the south-side and

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Clare said: "The History of Art classes will be relaxed and friendly, covering a different art movement each week and at the end of the course, you will be able to identify specific artists and their works, understand the timeline of western art history and its roots.

“Our brand new Sunday sessions at Eastwood Park Theatre art room are also running throughout autumn, giving you the chance to try a range of different arts and crafts.”

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AN EVENING WITH THE FLYING SCOTSMAN Cycling legend Graeme Obree will be attending a special screening of 'The Flying Scotsman', a film about his life

DELI RAISES £1300 FOR HOSPICE A Giffnock deli has donated more than £1300 to Scotland’s oldest and largest hospice.

The coffee morning at Pane e Vino last month was arranged by staff in aid of St Margaret of Scotland Hospice.

Legendary record-breaking cyclist Graeme Obree will be the guest of honour at a special screening of the film about his amazing life.

Natalia Piankowska, from the deli, said: “A customer, who works for the hospice, asked us to organise the event. It was a first time for us and it was a great success.”

The Flying Scotsman will be shown at Eastwood Park Theatre on Thursday November 8 at 6pm. Following the film, Graham will be part of a Q&A session.

He has also written a training manual, The Obree Way, and an autobiography, The Flying Scotsman, which inspired the film. The film stars big names such as Jonny Lee Miller.

Customers were treated to coffee, sandwiches and cakes with profits from the till being added to the final total of £1323. A hamper of Italian goodies was also raffled.

The former professional cyclist, turned author and commentator, became famous on July 17, 1993, when he broke the UCI World Hour Record on the bike he hand-built. His record was broken a week later but Graham went on to regain the record and to become the UCI world pursuit champion, twice.

Standard tickets cost £15 and concession entry is priced at £13.

This event is recommended for those aged 15 and over.

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hacks A CURFEW FOR FIREWORKS By law, you aren’t allowed to set off fireworks from 11pm to 7am, although on the 5th November this is extended to midnight. As tempting as it can be to set off a firework after the curfew, don’t be that guy!

fun GUY NOT WELCOME The only place in the UK that does not celebrate Guy Fawkes Night is St Peter’s School in York. Guy Fawkes went there as a boy and they refuse to burn his image in respect for their former pupil.

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Giffnock's Catch Fish & Chips has been shortlisted in the National Fish & Chip Awards

East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce is holding a Women in Business event this month, offering the chance to network and get to know other businesswomen in the area.

The event will be held at the White Cart pub in Clarkston on Sunday November 28 from noon until 2pm.

Following the networking event, there will be a Q&A session where the audience can ask a panel of successful business women any business-related question on subjects ranging from marketing to finance and HR. Bookings close on November 26.

See www.eastrenchamber.org. uk/tc-events/women-in-businessevent-nov-18.

Catch Fish and Chips in Giffnock has made it to a prestigious short list with hopes of being named the best in the UK. Catch was one of only two restaurants in Scotland to feature in the top 20 fish and chip restaurants.

announce that we have been recognised in the top 20 fish and chip restaurants in the whole of the UK.

Judges will now make visits to each of the restaurants for mystery dining assessments to whittle down the list to a top five.

“We constantly give 110% to work closely with our suppliers to source Scotland's freshest and most sustainable cooked to order seafood. All of this effort and focus on how we source our fish allows us to fulfil our promise of ‘shore-to-door in 24’.

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JOIN A NIGHT-TIME TRAIL RUN demand, we have launched a series of runs on the southside.

We are looking forward to showing people some great offroad runs.”

TrailFest Scotland are hosting two NIGHTRun Southside events with the first taking place on 7th November

A popular trail running community has launched a new series of evening trail runs on the southside of Glasgow.

TrailFest Scotland, established in 2015 by Ryan Scott and Jo Cowper, was set up in a bid to help more people to try running off-road by building skills, confidence and running in groups.

and try the trails but lacked the confidence and know-how to take the first steps.

Ryan said: “We knew there were many runners who wanted to leave the pavement behind

“Since we started our social runs in 2016 they have proved very popular and now, due to

“We set up small-group social runs to help people find new trails and meet other runners who were in the same position.

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