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Contents Dancer's Date with the Queen ....... 3 Ruaraidh's Ride for Gran ................. 4 Katie's Long Run Home ................... 5 Call Out for Council Reps ................. 6 Honour for Teacher Adam .............. 7 Book in for Spooky Fun.................... 8 Fitness Club 'Races' Cash .................. 8 Step Up As a Walk Volunteer ........ 10 History Walk Digs Deep ................. 10 A Wild Night in Busby .................... 11 Church Concerts For Winter .......... 12 Donated Piano Plays On ................ 12 Annual Flower Show Success ........ 14 What's Up Doc ................................ 14 Changing Children's Lives ............. 17 Support Groups .............................. 17 Autumn Fun Feature .............. 18&19 New Private Clinic Opens .............. 20 Legal Matters .................................. 20

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DANCER’S DATE WITH THE QUEEN have so many trophies, winning each one is just as special.

A Highland Dancer from Newton Mearns has been chosen from dancers across the world to perform for The Queen next month.

“I feel like I can work harder to get better. I want to be as good as the world champion one day.”

Naturally, Gabriella’s parents are very proud of their Highland dancer daughter, who is also going to Paris to compete in November.

Gabriella Birkmyre, 10, has been competing in Highland Dance competitions since the age of five and has taken home more than 600 medals and almost 40 trophies.

But the youngster reckons her biggest achievements to date is being chosen as one of 20 dancers (in her age category) to dance for The Queen at Braemar in November.

After going through the strict application process, and submitting all of her competition results from the last year, Gabriella was selected for the prestigious event.

The St Clare’s Primary School pupil said: “My mum found out you could dance for The Queen but I had to get accepted.

“When I got a letter to say that I was accepted, I felt very excited.”

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Mum Maria said: “We enjoy it, too. When you see the amount of commitment and practice she puts in, it’s so rewarding. She is supposed to have one rest day a week, but she dances every day. her way up to the Premier category (the top level of competitive dancers) and recently won a coveted Pre-Champ Trophy.

In August, for the first time, she competed in the World Championships at the Cowal Gathering – the world’s biggest Highland games.

Gabriella, who dances every day and is a member of Aurea Morrison’s dance school, said: “Dancing is fun. I enjoy it and I make lots of friends. Although I

“Dancing also teaches life skills, such as resilience, confidence and dealing with disappointment when you don’t win. Gabriella has made so many friends from all over the world. She gets so much pleasure from it and it’s a joy to watch her.”

Dad James added: “There are some really proud moments when she does well, but also when she doesn’t do well and she is gracious in her defeat. She will go over, congratulate the winners and put on a brave face.”

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Ruaraidh Macpherson, who is a member of the Johnstone Jets Youth Cycling Club, completed the 45-mile Pedal for Scotland event, from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with his mum Claire.

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KATIE’S LONG RUN HOME October, followed by six weeks of radiotherapy at the Beatson over Christmas and into January. She has been in remission for 4 years.”

During this time, Katie’s family were grateful to Ayrshire Cancer Support Charity, which provided invaluable care and understanding.

Katie Hall, a personal trainer from Busby is running from Inverness to Glasgow to raise funds for charity

A personal trainer has set herself an impressive challenge to run from Inverness to Glasgow to raise money for a poignant charity.

Katie Hall, who lives in Busby and is originally from Troon in Ayrshire, is marking the four-year anniversary of her mum’s breast cancer diagnosis.

that was too small to be detected by touch. It turned out to be an aggressive and fast-growing tumour. Every family’s worst nightmare.

Katie said: “In September 2015, my mum attended a routine NHS screening that revealed a lump

“Mum was quickly and wonderfully treated by the NHS and consultants, with a lumpectomy in

Now Katie is running 175 miles in aid of Ayrshire Cancer Support.

Before she set off, she said: “I am doing the run solo, unsupported and over five days. This means I will be running ultradistances every day and carrying everything I need on my back.

“I will follow two of Scotland’s famous long-distance trails, the Great Glen Way and the West Highland Way, wild camping each night.”

If all goes to plan, Katie, who works at Pure Gym, will reach the finish in Glasgow early this month.

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Dozens of roles are still available across East Renfrewshire for people who would like to step up to represent their communities.

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Adam Black, who overcame his own childhood speech problems, uses the power of the media to help others.

He publicises his stutter to ensure that fellow sufferers, and particularly children with the disability, can feel confident and never give up on their aspirations.

Adam is a previous pupil of the intensive McGuire programme therapy course, which focuses on a different way of breathing when speaking. This allowed him to get his stutter under control and pursue a teaching career. The following year, in 2008, Adam set up a support group for people who live with a stutter.

He has also worked with BBC’s “The Social” to produce a short film to normalise stammering and raise further awareness.

Eaglesham teacher Adam Black, pictured centre with his family, along with Provost Jim Fletcher and other VIPs at his British Empire Medal presentation

He said: "I’m honoured and extremely proud to be presented with a British Empire Medal.

Provost Jim Fletcher said: “I am delighted that an East Renfrewshire resident who has helped improve the lives of many young people living with a stammer has been recognised with the prestigious British Empire Medal.”

“I am over the moon to be recognised in this way and I hope that I can continue to raise awareness of stammering and encourage others to embrace their stutter for many years to come."

The honour was presented to Adam at a ceremony this summer at East Renfrewshire Council Headquarters in Giffnock by Lord-Lieutenant Colonel Peter McCarthy.

This year, Adam started a new role working in the Communication Support Service within Williamwood High School in Clarkston.

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BOOK IN FOR FITNESS CLUB ‘RACES’ CASH SPOOKY FUN Wipeout, Ninja Warrior and Gladiators. It is spread over 10km and sees competitors take on 20-plus physical challenges – including the Travelator – as they race to the finish.

Meg added: “It was a really good day. We had such a laugh.

We had a whole mix of abilities who did it and are planning a second fundraising event at the end of this month.”

Local people are invited to join a range of Hallowe’en inspired events this month.

A Pumpkin Carving Workshop takes place at Greenbank Garden, Clarkston, on October 25, from 4pm to 5.30pm, the 28th from 4.30pm to 6pm and the 29th from 4.30pm to 6pm.

The cost is £5 and participants should bring a pumpkin along to carve.

An Academy of Witches & Warlocks takes place from 11am to 4pm on October 26 and 27. The cost is £6 per child, plus normal garden admission.

A Fright Night will be held on October 27 at 6.30pm, 7.45pm and 9p m. Cost is £12 per person (minimum age 12).

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Fitness and mental health are closely linked, so SAMH was the ideal charity to raise funds for.

Meg explained: “Mental health and fitness go hand and hand and that’s why the company is doing this push.

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A team of gym-goers from Anytime Fitness in Clarkston has raised almost £1000 for a mental health charity.

Nine gym members joined four fitness trainers to take on the 10k Rough Runner Obstacle Course recently in a bid to raise funds for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).

The 13-strong Anytime Fitness team completed the Edinburgh event, which is similar to Tough Mudder, making them “Roughians”.

“There are so many studies that prove that going to the gym for just 20 minutes a day is beneficial because you release endorphins, the happy hormone. We have an open-door policy so if you haven’t been to a gym before, you would be made most welcome.”

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STEP UP AS A WALK VOLUNTEER HISTORY WALK DI A health care partnership is calling for new volunteers to provide support for local walking groups.

East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, in collaboration with Paths for All and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, requires new walk leader volunteers. All leaders receive free training.

The aim of the region-wide walks is to encourage more people to become active and stay active through walking.

The short walks include several locally, such as, on Mondays, the Giffnock Jaunt from 10am at Lidl and First Steps Newton Mearns from 10am; on Tuesdays, First Steps from Eastwood Park Café at 9.30am; and on Wednesdays, Rouken Glen Walkers at 10.30am and fortnightly Ramble and Read from Newton Mearns library at 10am.

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Dr Stuart Nisbet, a local historian, will host a guided walk uncovering the secrets of mining and quarrying in Giffnock

A fascinating local history walk takes place this month with the chance to learn about Giffnock during its quarrying heyday.

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Dr Nisbet, who has a PhD in history, said: “We’ll be walking all over Giffnock to see the different places where these mines and quarries were worked.

“The history is all buried and the quarries have been infilled, so you cannot actually see much of it on the surface but we’ll get to the bottom of it to help people understand what’s under their feet.”

Stuart is one of several historians employed by the council who is passionate about history and sharing his knowledge with local people. He has published many articles about the history of the local area, including Clarkston and Netherlee, as well as Giffnock.

He said, laughing: “It’s a hobby that got out of hand – I am actually a structural engineer who always had an interest in history and eventually did a PhD in history in my own time.”

To join the historian on the next Discovering Giffnock talk, contact Amanda at Giffnock Library on 0141 577 4956.

The head of Scotland’s biggest wildlife charity is coming to East Renfrewshire to speak about what we can do to protect species locally.

Dr Linda Rosborough of the Scottish Wildlife Trust has been invited to deliver a talk to members of the Clarkston and East Kilbride District Group of SWT later this month.

The club, which aims to update locals on wildlife news and events, meets monthly in Duff Memorial Hall in Busby and is one of dozens of local groups.

Linda, who has advised the House of Commons Environment Select Committee, will be attending on October 21 at 7.30pm to present her talk called Perspectives in Marine Conservation. She will cover changes in our approach to managing the marine environment in recent years and the challenges for the future. It is part of a short tour of other district groups across the country and Linda is keen to visit as many as possible.

Dr Linda Rosborough of the Scottish Wildlife Trust will deliver a talk in Busby on October 21

Linda, a former Director of Marine Scotland who retired in 2016, said: “In my time as chair, I want to meet as many groups as I can to learn more about their inspiring work.

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CHURCH CONCERTS FOR WINTER

The first in a series of winter concerts featuring students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland takes place locally this month.

Giffnock South Concert Series launches with a Flute, Voice and Piano Trio recital on Saturday October 5 from 1pm to 2pm.

The concert at Giffnock South Parish Church costs £5 or free for under 16s. Tickets are available on the door or by calling: 0141 638 2599.

Tea and coffee are served after the recital.

There will be three more concerts in November, December and February.

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DONATED PIANO PLAYS ON A local charity has been instrumental in helping to pass on a generous donation to a dementia day care facility in Giffnock.

Russell Macmillan, Founder of ERGoodCauses with Carol McDonald, Day Care Organiser at the Centre

East Renfrewshire Good Causes (ERGC) was gifted a piano by a local family, which was then handed on to Age Concern Eastwood Dementia Centre, known as “the Stables”, in Eastwood Park.

ERGC organised and paid for the piano to be uplifted and delivered to its new home.

The piano is now being used by centre customers and staff alike.

Carol McDonald, the day care organiser, said: “It is so lovely to see some of our centre users, who may be very quiet and relatively withdrawn, coming to life by sitting and playing the piano. It is a wonderful addition to our resources.”

Russell Macmillan, who is registered blind, is the founder of ERGC. He set up the charity as a way to say thank you after a life-saving double transplant in

2007 that helped to cure his Type 1 insulin diabetes and kidney failure.

He said: “ERGC exists to show people in our area that their community cares for them.

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“As a Christian in our complex modern world, loving your neighbour can come in many different forms. If we all work together, we raise the local standard and show why this is a great area to stay in.”

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October 2019 | What's Up Doc?

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW SUCCESS What's Up Doc? Winners at the recent Busby & Clarkston Annual Flower Show

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This month: MAN-FLU IS REAL! I sometimes worry that people under-estimate the effects of flu – even though we men are very brave about it!

More than 150 visitors enjoyed the Busby & Clarkston Annual Flower Show last month.

Clarkston Halls was filled with a colourful display of exhibits including flowers, pot plants, vegetables, baking and handicrafts.

Winners of the various categories were picked from across East Renfrewshire and beyond.

Thomas Dunn, of Mount Vernon, won the top prize for his dahlias, while the winning chrysanthemums were grown by Robert Loggie, of East Kilbride.

Winner of the Vegetable Trophy for most firsts was John Kinloch, of Carmunnock, with Peter Watson, of Giffnock, picking up the Best Vegetable exhibit.

Clarkston gardeners Fergus Cumming won the Best Pot Plant

and trophy for most firsts in Pot Plants and Pat Stevenson won the best Floral Exhibit in Show.

The prize for most points over the whole show went to Fergus, too.

Many other prizes were handed out in baking, handicrafts, photography, wine and the young exhibitors’ section.

The show, organised by Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society, had a new format with all the exhibits homed in the main Hall. A spokesperson said: “This was well accepted by the visiting public.”

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Seriously though, the influenza virus can sometimes do serious damage.

Complications include pneumonia, worsening of heart or lung problems or diabetes, and even meningitis.

Pregnant women can be at risk of premature labour or early miscarriage.

We can all play a part in reducing its spread, and this includes vaccinations for all at-risk people, including those over 65, and with long term conditions.

This month all Practices across the country will start vaccinating this large group

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Remember that doing simple things can also stop flu spreading. The virus can survive for 24 hrs outside the body, so regular handwashing, keeping surfaces such as door handles, tables and computer keyboards clean, and disposable tissues going straight in the bin are important.

And remember, even simple flu leaves people feeling pretty rotten for a few days, so be sympathetic…even to the men!

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CHANGING CHILDREN’S LIVES “Panel Practice Advisors support Panel Members to ensure they're making high quality decisions with, and for, children and young people every single time.

“Full training is provided, with the aim to enhance skills in leadership, effective communication, managing conflict and influencing and negotiating. These skills are all transferable into the workplace.

Local people who want to make a difference to children’s lives are being sought by Children’s Hearings Scotland.

A recruitment drive has been launched locally by the organisation to find people with the right kind of skills and a willingness to make important decisions about the futures of the lives of babies, children and young people across East Renfrewshire.

There are several voluntary Panel Practice Advisors roles to be filled

by Children’s Hearing Scotland, which is a unique care and justice system for children and young people in need of care, protection and support.

supporting members of the Children’s Panel in making life-changing decisions and are required to commit to a minimum of two days a month.

Life experience is desirable, but there is no need to have worked in a similar role because full training will be given.

For successful applicants, it is not only a chance to improve young people’s lives, but also their own because the role will enhance skills in negotiation, managing conflict and communication.

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The Panel Practice Advisors (or PPAs) play a critical role in

“We are looking for people who have good assessment, observation and communication skills to join our team as a Panel Practice Advisor. Above all else, we’re looking for people who care about making a difference in the lives of children and young people attending hearings in Scotland.”

In August, The Children’s Panel was looking for volunteer panel members in East Renfrewshire.

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October 2019 | Autumn Fun

hacks KEEP IT BRIGHT Dark colours are obviously harder to see at night, so dress your kids up in bright costumes or add reflective accessories to dark getups.

fun THE GREAT PUMPKIN Ron Wallace holds the world record for the largest pumpkin ever grown: a 1,502 pound behemoth he grew in 2006. The record holder for fastest carver of a pumpkin is Stephen Clark with the record of 16.47 seconds.

GETTING SET FOR A FUN Wild weather, plunging temperatures and long, dark nights… autumn in Scotland is as different from the best days of the fickle summer as night from day.

That is the “glass half empty” way of looking at a season which can be too readily assumed to be useful only for indoors activities based on evening studies, and risks missing some great opportunities for outdoor entertainment.

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It is the season of “autumn gold”, when at its best, when attractions that are mobbed in the summer are suddenly largely free from tourists – the National Park, for example, still sees its fair share of visitor interest, but is much easier to enjoy during the less hectic days of autumn than in mid-summer, the season of mass participation festivals and crowds.

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Trick or Treat?

Autumn an active and rewarding programme that allows you to socialise, study indoors or get out into the countryside – perhaps all in the same week.

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That way you can shelve one idea and switch seamlessly to an indoors alternative, rather than just “see what’s on the telly” and lose what could have been an interesting spell doing something truly entertaining or productive.

An autumn spent almost exclusively indoors is going to be pretty dull, and it’s worth taking the trouble to plan at least some events that will get you out and about on “the good days” – which are usually more plentiful than perhaps often supposed.

If that means a game of floodlit five a side football, or a simple walk through a beautiful landscape close to home, it has to be better than seemingly endless months of waiting for supposedly ideal weather to arrive.

If you hit the archetypal wet and windy night there are plenty of resources for swimmers, sports

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fans, runners and the rest to release pent up energy that might otherwise be dissipated by dreary nights in front of the box.

The advertisements on these pages are a great place to start for inspiration – if one idea does not appeal, another will possibly intrigue.

Towards Christmas it’s a different scene altogether, with most people increasingly preoccupied with preparations for the festive break, while by contrast autumn is perhaps the most active season for club activities – indoors or outdoors.

Jen: Why didn’t the skeleton like the Halloween sweets?

Alan: Why? Jen: He didn’t have the stomach for it!

Martin: What’s a ghost’s favourite room?

Debbie: I dunno.

Martin: The living room!

Elaine: Why don’t ghosts like rain on Halloween?

Iain: Why? Elaine: It dampens their spirits!

Lynn: What’s a vampire’s favourite fruit?

Taylah: I have no idea.

Lynn: A necktarine!

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October 2019 | Legal Matters

NEW PRIVATE HEALTHCARE CLINIC OPENS Legal Matters An exciting new private with Gill Bowman BA LLB

health service has opened in Glasgow’s Southside to provide the community with access to a range of affordable private healthcare services.

This month: MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY

whom are already benefitting.

The demand for private services locally is high and now patients have an alternative to lengthy NHS waiting times".

"A small hand-selected team of healthcare professionals, all of whom have years of experience working within the Services include joint injections, NHS are dedicated to delivering travel vaccinations, private GP, meticulous and personalised health checks, diabetic specialist, psychiatry, psychology, audiology, care at the clinic. aesthetics, physiotherapy and "Whether it’s for specialist ultrasound diagnostic imaging. joint injections, a private Delighted to offer this service to medical, travel injections or an the local community, Dr. Naushad ultrasound scan, the clinic offers a wide range of specialties and Ali, a partner at Williamwood hopes to expand services further Medical Centre, said: "The clinic to meet patient demand". provides a cost efficient and convenient service for patients Services at Williamwood Private wanting to go privately, many of Clinic are available to everyone.

The clinic, based within Williamwood Medical Centre, Clarkston is home to a select team of highly qualified healthcare professionals offering a range of treatments and assessments for anyone looking to access private care.

For more information, contact us on: 07521 813800 • info@williamwoodprivateclinic.co.uk www.williamwoodprivateclinic.co.uk

A large part of the role of a family solicitor is guiding clients through the separation process and advising about financial provision upon divorce.

In Scotland matrimonial assets are divided fairly between the parties so it is important that there is a clear understanding as to what matrimonial assets are.

Matrimonial Property is defined in s10 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 and includes all of the property belonging to the parties, or either of them at the relevant date, being the date of separation, which was acquired by them either: Before the marriage for use by them as a family home or as furniture or plenishings for that home; or

During the marriage but before the date of separation.

There are of course some exceptions to these rules. Gifts or inheritance received by one party are expressly excluded as is property acquired by either individual before the marriage, unless, as already stated, it was acquired with the intention that it be for family use.

An example of this would be a home that was bought by one person before the marriage but was intended to be the family and ultimately the matrimonial home.

It is not always a clear cut process and it is important to seek legal advice when considering financial division upon divorce.

New Lanark World Heritage Site & Double Take Projections present

11th -13th, 17th - 19th October 2019

at New Lanark

Timed Entry from 6:30pm, every 15 minutes. Last entry 9:15pm

Visit Santa in his cosy grotto and find out if you are on the naughty or nice list! There will be lots of fun Christmas crafts, and a chance to meet Santa and receive a special Christmas gift. Your ‘New Lanark Christmas Experience’ ticket will also include entry to the Festive Spirit of Christmas Ride’ where you will take a magical journey through Christmases past and present with your guide, Holly.

Free shuttle bus from car park to the village

Travel through light, sound and time, in the immersive projection spectacular.

Tickets: Adults £12, Children £6 To book visit newlanark.org or call 01555661345

Also included in your ticket: • Roof Garden & The Village Store • Millworkers’ House in 1820s and 1930s • Robert Owen’s House and School for Children • Working Textile Machinery/People & Cotton • Historic Victorian Christmas Tour* (Must include adult)

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Calendar of events Crochet Group

Tuesday 1st

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

0141 639 7248 Weekly

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

07951 355913 Weekly

Bridge Club

Eastwood Bereavement Support

Newton Mearns Parish Church 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

Broom Church Halls 2pm. Join us for tea, coffee, sweet treats and good company! All welcome, no need to book. Suggested donation ÂŁ1.

07858 552767

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

Clarkston Halls 10am. Gentle movement class for people affected by cancer. A gentle exercise class to get you moving but help you to relax as well. Free. 07867 441489 Weekly helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

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

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

Cuppa & Blether Eastwood Health Centre, Green House CafĂŠ 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 Fridays

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FRI: 6.15-7.15pm. Cubs, MON: 6.30-8pm.

WED: 6.45-8.15pm. FRI: 6.45-8.15pm.

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

Tuesday Evening Walking Group

Weekly during term-time

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

Adult Craft Group

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

Free and all welcome. 0141 639 7248 Weekly

Social Table Tennis

Maccabi Halls, Giffnock 1-3pm. All levels. All welcome 0141 638 6177 Weekly suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org

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 Weekly helenhoward@knittingforall.co.uk

Yoga Flow Class

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 487772 ritakinloch@aol.com Weekly

Whitelee Stroller Striders

Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 10am. Parent & baby walking group, the group is a fun and enjoyable way to socialise with new parents and welcomes new members. Free. 0141 614 0962 Weekly until November

Wednesday 2nd Mary Paulson-Ellis Book Signing

The Avenue Shopping Centre 7pm, After the massive success of Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first novel â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Other Mrs Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which won our Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year in 2017, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all very excited and eagerly anticipating her second novel â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Inheritance of Solomon Farthingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. www.avenueshopping.co.uk

Knitting Class

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

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

0141 639 7248

Glasgow Scout Group

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Wednesday 2nd

Weekly. Also runs on Mondays

Macmillan Move More

Also runs on 15th & 29th October

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

Knit 'n' Chat

First Steps Eastwood Park

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 2-4pm. This is not a class, just a group of people getting together. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free, just donate some money for tea and coffee.

Experienced or not, you can come along, watch a few games and learn the ropes... you will be a professional in no time!

0141 639 7248 Weekly

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What's On Calendar | October 2019 Rouken Glen Walkers

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

Tea Dance

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

Off Grid Toddlers

Off Grid Community, Aidan's Brae 10am-12pm. Outdoor parent and toddler group based in the woodlands at the top of Aidan's Brae, Clarkston. We have a mud kitchen, sand pit, water play, climbing etc. 07769 229503 ogktoddlers@gmail.co.uk Weekly during term time Also runs Mondays 12-2pm

Thursday 3rd Eastwood Rotary Club

Williamwood Golf Club 6.30pm. Welcoming new members, male and female, we enjoy a meal and speaker. Running fund-raising events for local charities plus regular social activities. 0141 391 2302 www.eastwoodrotary.org.uk Weekly

Social Table Tennis

The Maccabi Centre.

8-10pm. All levels. All welcome.

0141 638 6177 Weekly suefaber@maccabigbscotland.org

Macmillan Move More

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

Free. 07867 441489 Weekly helen.harrison@ercultureandleisure.org

Computer Basics

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 2-6pm. Need a hand with a computer, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone?

Drop-in for a bit of help. Free.

0141 639 7248 Weekly. Also runs on Fridays from 1-4.30pm

Oasis Community Café

Thornliebank Parish Church 6pm. We will have board games available should you fancy a game of draughts or dominoes etc, and if you just want a chat with someone, there will be people there to listen and help you.

Open to everyone with free soup and sandwiches. 1st and 3rd Thursday www.thornliebankparishchurch.org/ www.eagleshambeerfest.uk

Friday 4th Blether Group

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 12-2pm. Sit back with a cuppa, relax and enjoy a peaceful afternoon!

All welcome. 0141 639 7248 Weekly

Tablets for Beginners

Newton Mearns Library 10am. Covering all the basics of using a tablet. Using apps, email, secure shopping and more! Booking essential, £3 per session. 07858 552767 hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk

Toddler Group

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

0141 639 3528 Weekly during term-time.

Community Cinema Club

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

Newton House Care Home 4pm. Our Community Cinema Club for those who are living with Dementia or memory problems. This includes family and friends also. www.hamberleycarehomes.co.uk First Friday of the Month until December

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

Singing for the Brain

Newton Mearns Parish Church 12.30-2.30pm. Run by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and uses singing to bring people with dementia together in a friendly and stimulating social environment. 0141 881 2076 kpeocock@trfs.org.uk Weekly

Saturday 5th Coffee Morning

Newton Mearns Parish Church 10am-12pm. We look forward to seeing you today at our regular monthly coffee morning, hosted this time by The Tuesday Group. All the usual stalls. www.newtonmearnsparish.org.uk

Quiz Night

Williamwood Church 7.30pm. Join us as an individual or make up your own team of four at our Fun Quiz Night. More information can be found on our website. 0141 638 5433

Giffnock South Concert Series

Giffnock South Parish Church 1pm. The Winter season resumes with musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland performing a varied, hourlong programme. Tickets £5, available on the door includes a cup of tea.

0141 638 2599

Organisational Support

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 11am-3pm. Whether you’re preparing to start a new community group or have been running a registered charity for some time, VAER can help you achieve your goals. Come with any questions about: Funding; Social Enterprise; Charity Law/Legal structures; Local contex and Volunteering/Volunteer Development 0141 639 7248 Also runs on 31st October

Eastwood Photographic Society

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

Sunshine Club

Giffnock United Reformed Church 11.30am-3pm. Welcomes people who have been diagnosed with dementia.

A friendly safe environment where individuals can enjoy a light lunch of soup and sandwiches followed by socialising, chatting, games, crafts, painting and singing. 0141 589 6977 Weekly

Broom Church Curry Night

Broom Church 7.30-11pm. There will be various dishes to tempt your taste buds, provided by a well known restaurant. Great entertainment is also guaranteed.There will be a raffle with some superb prizes to be won. £12 adults £5 children. BYOB. 07808 297234

MINDFULNESS & HYPNOTHERAPY

By Shirley Reynolds

Registered Nurse (Mental Health). BSc Nursing Studies Pg Cert Clinical Hypnotherapy. UK Registered Mindfulness Teacher

Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy create a powerful therapeutic tool which can help you live your life with ease and an improved sense of well being. I help individuals with a variety of conditions which may be having a negative impact on their life.

I can help you break BAD HABITS, FEARS & PHOBIAS, LOW MOOD, SLEEP PROBLEMS, CONFIDENCE, STOP SMOKING, STRESS, ANXIETY, WEIGHT & MORE. (One-on-one sessions £60 per hour)

You can also join our weekly mindfulness meditation classes at my home in Sunningdale Avenue, Newton Mearns for only £10 a session Get in touch at: Shirley@Mindful-Hypnotherapy.org or call or text me on 07841 644 265 • www.mindful-hypnotherapy.org

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Calendar of events Fitness, Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts

Williamwood High School Get seriously fit in a fun and positive way. Learn boxing and kickboxing drills.

Increase your stamina and conditioning.

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

SAT: 11am-12pm and SUN: 1-2pm. 15+. £6 or £20 for block of 4. ian@combatconcepts.org Weekly

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. Also runs on Sundays

Tennis for Free

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

SNAP Community Youth Club

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

Sunday 6th 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

Sunday Painters Session

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

The Wee Art Studio 12pm-3pm. Artists of all abilities are welcome to come along with their own materials and ideas and work in the studio. Opportunity to meet fellow painters and share ideas. Drop in £8.

Advisable to reserve a space.

07870 519075 Weekly www.theweeartstudio.co.uk

Adult Pickleball

Maccabi Centre 11.30am. Fastest growing sport in the USA. 0141 638 6177 Weekly

Martial Arts Club

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

Facebook Weekly

Monday 7th The Arts Society Bearsden and Milngavie

New Kilpatrick Church 2pm. In 'Undressing Antiques', Mark Hill (of BBC's 'Antiques Roadshow') will explore the state of the antiques market.

If you have an interest in the arts, come and join with like minded people at our monthly lectures. www.tasbm.co.uk membership@tasbm.co.uk

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Monday Morning Knit ‘n’ Natter The Orry Mill, Eaglesham 10am-12pm. Together we will inspire, support and help each other. Thilde will also be on hand to give you a helping hand if you get stuck with your project.

Serving tea/coffee and biscuits.

01355 301244 Weekly

Fencing Club

Giffnock South Art Group

Weekly during term time.

Weekly. See page 28 for more information

Mearns Castle High School 6pm. Looking for new members aged 10-18yrs. Fencing is a social activity and the members of the club are there to learn a new skill, keep fit and enjoy themselves. www.bladesoffire.com

Parish Church, Eastwood Toll 2-4pm. Artists work on their own projects and at their own pace with a tutor on hand to offer friendly advice.

07770 588941 adrian.egglestone@phonecoop.coop

FREE CONSULTANT EVENTS Wednesday 23rd

Thursday 24th

Free Migraines & Headaches Information Event

Free Hip and Knee Pain Information Event

Thursday 24th Free Cataract 1-2-1

Hotel Du Vin, 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UX 6.30-8pm. Do you suffer from hip and knee pain and would like to find out more to help you make an informed decision?

Wednesday 30th Free Foot & Ankle Information Event

Nuffield Health Glasgow Giffnock Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 82 Braidholm Road, Glasgow G46 6ED 6.30-8pm. Do you suffer from foot or ankle pain and would like to find out more information about the treatment options available?

Garages • Workshops • Playhouses • Kennels • Stables

Since 1979 Burndale have been creating beautifully built, bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and home studies at our own workshop in Bridge of Weir.

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For a truly individual look, call us now to arrange a free design visit.

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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

Although these events do not replace a full consultation you will have the chance to meet the consultant and ask any specific questions in a private setting Booking Essential: 0330 134 6841 • www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/events

Granite & Corian Worktop Specialists

01505 614 722

AutoScots Car Club

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

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow G12 0PJ 9-10am. Are you suffering from cataracts or like to explore further options for treatment? Come along to our free ten minute 1-2-1 appointment.

TING RA

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

Feel free to drop in! 07900 470036 sarahcyoung@hotmail.com Weekly

Bridge Club

Nuffield Health Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, 141 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8HB 6.30-8pm. Do you suffer from migraines and headaches and would like to find out more information?

Handcrafted Kitchens • Bedrooms • Home Studies

St Aidan’s Brae Baby & Toddler Group

www.burndale.co.uk burndaleworkshop

Lochermill, Johnstone Road, Bridge of Weir PA11 3RB

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What's On Calendar | October 2019 Community Choir

NTS Eastwood and District Members Centre Monthly Talk

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 welcome. www.singglasgow.co.uk

Clarkston Hall 7.30pm. Witch Trial Talk An illustrated talk by Jill Kirkwood. Jill will seek to debunk some of the myths associated with witchcraft in Scotland.

07866 731850

Weekly

Friday 11th

Eastwood Choral Society Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock 7.30-9.30pm. A mixed voice adult choir.

Singing mainly classical and choral music, and performing concerts twice a year. A friendly choir, we are always looking to encourage new members (particularly tenors!). No auditions. Bring a mug for break time tea and biscuits. gillatecs@gmail.com

The Power of Attorney

Weekly until 2 December

The Coach House, Greenbank Gardens 2pm. Derek Alexander, Archaeologist, National Trust for Scotland will give a talk: Ye Jacobites by Name: Recent NTS Archaeological Work in Glencoe and Glenshiel'. £5, includes refreshments.

Tickets available in café.

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 the outdoors. All welcome.

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

Market Place, Avenue Shopping Centre 11am-3pm. Plan for the future! Join us and Inksters Solicitors for a free drop in session. 0141 639 7248

Scottish Country Dancing Newton Mearns Parish Church Hall 7.30-9.15pm. Traditional ceilidh and Scottish country dancing. Bring your enthusiasm and comfy shoes.

All welcome.

07902 127370 www.rscdsglasgow.org Weekly until 10th December

Netherlee Parish Church 7.30pm. History, politics, sport, war and peace, nature, maps, you name it. It's all there in the world of stamp collecting.

Come and see thoughtful and thoughtprovoking displays. Revive your old hobby. Newcomers welcome at this well established local club. Cup of tea at half time! 07837 012923

Saturday 12th Friends of Greenbank Garden

Wednesday 9th An Evening with Anna Smith

Giffnock Library 7.30pm. Anna has created two hugely popular crime series. One follows investigative journalist Rosie Gilmour as she gets embroiled in criminal underworld and the other follows the trials and tribulations of Glasgow gangland mistress, Kerry Casey.

0141 577 4956

East Renfrewshire ASN Lego Club

The Wee Art Studio Kids, Adults and Teens, After School, Evening and Day classes. Nurturing your inner artist in lovely relaxing and creative space. Learn to paint, draw, make sculptures, mixed media and make friends!

07870 519075 caroline@theweeartstudio.co.uk www.theweeartstudio.co.uk Weekly

Old Eastwood Stamp Club

Aso runs on 25th October

Thursday 10th

Weekly Art Classes

Monday 14th

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 Lego games. www.facebook.com/Eralegoclub

Wednesday 16th The Matchmaker

Sunday 13th Barbara Dickson

Eastwood Park Theatre 7:30pm. The music legend will feature ‘In Conversation with’ award-winning Scottish journalist Graham Spiers, where she will trace her career, telling stories and performing songs. 0141 577 4956

Eastwood Park Theatre 7.30pm. The GTP present this hilarious American farcical comedy which was the basis for the famous musical "Hello Dolly". No songs here, but all the elements of farce – mistaken identity, romantic entanglements, characters hiding from one another about the stage, etc. A real feel-good show! Tickets £15/13 + booking fee.

07518 201756 tickets-gtp@hotmail.co.uk Show runs until 19th October with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

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Calendar of events U3A Monthly Meeting Newton Mearns Parish Church 2.30pm. Hayley Douglas is going to be giving an update on the 'Tag-n-Track' programme and what has happened since 2018. u3asites.org.uk/eastrenfrewshire/events

Thursday 17th Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Talk Clarkston Halls 7.30pm. Branklyn Garden – A Legacy to the Rentons by Jim Jermyn. This is also our Autumn Pot Plant Show where you can bring along your favourite plants to be judged by the audience. Big prizes to be won. All welcome, Free.

Sunday 20th A Woman of No Importance Eastwood Park Theatre 12pm. Olivier award-winner Eve Best and BAFTA-nominated actress Anne Reid star in this new production of Oscar Wilde's glittering and witty comedy, classically staged at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. 0141 577 4956

Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir Giffnock South Parish Church 7pm. Join us for an evening of song.

Tickets £8 available from the church office or at the door with a share of the proceeds to Women’s Aid East Renfrewshire. 0141 638 2599

Tuesday 22nd Busby Flower Club The Redhurst Hotel 7:30pm.Sara Barrow - When East meets West. www.safas.org.uk

Wednesday 23rd Discovering Local History Giffnock Library 10am. Uncover the past yourself? Join esteemed historian, Dr. Stuart Nisbet and discover the history of Giffnock!

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Friday 25th Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Breakfast Club (Mens Group) Mearns Kirk Halls 10-11.30am. Join us for a free breakfast!

We supply everything you need to prepare and share a cooked breakfast to set you up for the day. Newspapers, tea and coffee will also be provided.

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Legion Scotland Mearns Bowling Club 7:30-9:30pm. Welcoming veterans to join each month. Last Friday of the month

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Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre 6:30pm. Join us for our Halloween event ritual where we’ll be immersing ourselves in the Wicker Man theme!

There will be games and activities as well as our renowned spooky walk.

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Saturday 26th Academy of Witches & Warocks

Greenbank Garden 10-11am. Welcome to the imaginery school of Witchcraft & Wizardry.

Complete all lessons to graduate from magic school. Make a magic wand, brew magical potions and finish by making a witches/warlocks brew. Find the spooky clues hidden in the garden.

Once completed collect your goody bag from the courtyard. Make sure you come dressed for the weather. Wellies advised. £6 per child (plus garden admission).

Monday 28th Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Tai Chi Mearns Kirk Halls 10-11am. Tutor led Tai Chi sessions, suitable for beginners. All welcome, booking required. £3 per session.

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Thursday 31st Book Club

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

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Sunday 27th Blood Donation

Clarkston Hall 12-3:30pm. Please join us, and help us show Scotland’s patients they are not fighting alone. www.scotblood.co.uk

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Thursday 31st Goosebumps 2

Eastwood Park Theatre 6pm. Two young boys find a locked manuscript and open it, causing Slappy the Dummy to appear. They unknowingly bring him to life by speaking magic words found in his pocket.

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SINGING LEGEND AT THEATRE Scotland’s top-selling female artist of all time, Barbara Dickson, will give a unique insight into her 50-year career at an intimate local event.

The celebrity singer, who is famous for songs such as "I Know Him So Well", "Answer Me" and "January February", will feature “In Conversation with” award-winning Scottish journalist Graham Spiers at Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock, on Sunday October 13.

The event will see Barbara tracing her career, telling stories and performing songs.

Barbara, who has just been announced as the headline act at this year’s Proms in the Park at Glasgow Green, will take a trip down memory lane, starting from the late 1960s Fife folk circuit through to chart-topping success and prime-time TV, the theatre and her 2002 OBE. Anthony McReavy, from East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, said: “We are very excited to welcome the legendary Barbara Dickson to

NEIL IS BACK TO INSPIRE A running champion provided inspiration for youngsters from his former training club ahead of representing Britain at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Qatar this month.

Barbara Dickson is back in Glasgow and will be playing at the Eastwood Park Theatre this month

Eastwood Park Theatre as part of our fantastic line up this season. It is the only ‘In Conversation With’ event on her forthcoming tour schedule so it’s a privilege to be hosting it.

on to sell six platinum, 11 gold and seven silver albums.

“Barbara will perform some songs as part of the set and Graham Spiers will expertly guide the audience through her journey.”

The singer’s duet with Elaine Paige, I Know Him So Well is the biggestselling duet of all time and she continues to captivate audiences with traditional songs of her native Scotland. She has also acted in a variety of TV Dramas, including Taggart and Band of Gold.

Barbara, who was born in Dunfermline, Fife, started her career as part of the Scottish folk scene that included Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly and has gone

Tickets for the event cost £22.50 and are available from: eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk/ boxoffice or by calling 0141 577 4956.

Neil Gourley (pictured right), 24, who will compete in the 1500m race at the competition, returned to one of his training grounds at Eastwood High in Newton Mearns to talk to aspiring athletes from Giffnock North Athletics’ Club.

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A theatre company will be performing a comedy for their first play of the 2019/20 season.

Giffnock Theatre Players has been putting the final touches to The Matchmaker, which will be at local Eastwood Park Theatre this month.

The farcical comedy was written

by American writer Thornton Wilder. GTP member David Pearson said: “The Matchmaker is a rewrite of Wilder's own play The Merchant of Yonkers and it premiered at the Edinburgh Festival in 1954.

“The two central characters are matchmaker and widow Dolly Levi and grumpy millionaire Horace Vandergelder.

“The play was the inspiration for the famous Hollywood musical Hello Dolly. The Matchmaker contains all the elements of farce, with romantic entanglements,

characters hiding from one another, mistaken identities and lots more.”

GTP has presented the play previously in 1986, when audiences raved about it.

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group 12 & under, followed by silver at a Dundee Level 3 Ladies’ 12 & under event.

The results mean that Mya has gained a technical score level to enter the qualifier for the British Championships 2020.

Mya also achieved a new personal best score when she won the Level 3 Ladies’ 10 & under category at a British Ice Skating “Young Stars” event in Sheffield in August.

Mya said: “I enjoy training and the competitions and I am looking forward to next year, especially if I get a place for the British Champs.

I would like to go to the Olympics one day.”

You can follow Mya on her skating Instagram page @iceskatermya.

A Scottish cat rescue and rehoming charity is inviting pet fans to a popular annual photographic show in Giffnock.

Catflap will host the event in Giffnock United Reformed Church, on Fenwick Road, on Saturday November 9, from 11am to 3pm.

In addition to the show with many photographs of beautiful cats, there will be a wide variety of stalls to browse, from home-baking and preserves to hand-made jewellery and hand-crafted cards and accessories, as well as Christmasthemed goods and bric-a-brac.

There will also be a tearoom for guests to enjoy a morning coffee and cake, or a filled roll with homemade soup at lunchtime.

The cat rehoming charity Catflap was founded 22 years ago and operates from a small rescue shelter in the northern suburb of Glasgow, Bearsden, as well as having foster homes across – and beyond – the city.

Volunteers will be judging the various categories of cat photographs on show throughout the day.

A spokesperson for Catflap said: “We hope to have a very busy and fun-filled day and are looking forward to seeing as many people as possible who can attend this event with us.

“It has been a popular show in recent years and we hope it will prove to be the same this time around.”

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SEE ‘QUEEN ECO-FRIENDLY MILK PROJECT OF SCOTTISH COMEDY’ Philippa MacColl of Dandy's Delicatessen in Clarkston has installed a milk vending machine to help reduce plastic

“When it arrived, we didn’t realise it was so big and heavy.

It wouldn’t fit through the front door so we had to take it in the back. We then dismantled two doorways, just to get it into the front of the shop. We were very determined to install the milk machine and are so pleased to have been successful.”

A local theatre plays host to the stand-up comedian Janey Godley this month.

The so-called Queen of Scottish comedy brings her tour, Beyond the Fringe, to Eastwood Park in Giffnock on October 24 at 8pm.

Audiences will be treated to “hilarious patter from Big Tereeza and Nicola up on the big screen”.

Janey has more than 40 million hits online and appeared on BBC's Have I Got News for You, as well as BBC Scotland's Breaking the News. Tickets are £17 each, for over 18s only.

See www.eastwoodpark theatre. co.uk or call 0141 577 4956

Owner at Dandy’s Delicatessen, Philippa MacColl, said: “We love our new milk machine and it is truly unique. We chose to partner with Mossgiel Family Farm because they are organic and the first plastic-free dairy in the UK.

Suppliers Mossgiel Farm, which is run by Bryce Cunningham, A deli in Clarkston has joined the campaign to said that Clarkston is the fourth reduce plastic and support the farming industry vending station to dispense their milk and that it was after installing a milk vending machine. “uber excited to be working to a competition on Dandy’s Dandy’s Delicatessen was with such an awesome team Delicatessen’s Facebook page. successful in securing funding to drive down plastic use and The winning name selected from from Zero Waste Scotland for bring sustainability to the family social media suggestions was the project, which has been in fridges of Clarkston”.

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