Bearsden & Milngavie Directory June/July 2011 by SB Directory

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GOLF GOLF TIPS BY DARYN COCHRANE

MOTORING CARS TO ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT

MOVIES LAST NIGHT

TRAVEL SHANGHAI - A CITY OF CONTRASTS

MUSIC WICKERMAN FESTIVAL PREVIEW

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June/July 11

Issue 31

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WELCOME We celebrated our 4th year anniversary in the last issue and continuing on from that we would like to thank all of our readers for their support and making us now firmly established within the community. Also the advertisers themselves for continuing to support this magazine as they find it one of the most cost effective ways to gain new business. We still have a lot of our advertisers who started with us back in 2007 which proves it works for them! Moving on we are now finally in Summer which means long days, holidays and sunshine (hopefully). It is also time for gardening where we have a new article on growing your own vegetables and of course festival time and a preview for The Wickerman Festival is on page 32. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and once again please mention the directory when using any of the advertisers and if you have any suggestions for subjects you would like covered please drop us a line.

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CONTENTS USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

MUSIC REVIEW

AT THE CINEMA: LAST NIGHT

TRAVEL: 14 SHANGHAI A CITY OF CONTRASTS GOLF TIP: THE SHORT GAME

HOME IMPROVEMENTS: 20 WAYS TO GET A FRESH LOOK FOR SUMMER

THE WICKERMAN FESTIVAL PREVIEW

MOTORS: CARS TO ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT

TECH GUIDE: 46 APPS THAT TRANSFORM TRAVEL GARDENING: VEGETABLE GROWING

BOOKS FOR ALL THE FAMILY THIS SUMMER

RECIPE: CAJUN ROAST MONKFISH

SPORT LE TOUR DE FRANCE 2011

PUZZLES: CROSSWORD SUDOKO

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Brookwood Library Milngavie Library Westerton Library Allander Leisure Centre

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MUSIC NEW RELEASES

Blondie - Panic of Girls The album will be the band’s ninth studio album following 'The Curse of Blondie', which was released in 2003. Debbie, Chris and Clem have once again united together to create the new album, produced by Jeff Saltzman (The Killers) and Kato Khandwala (My Chemical Romance, Papa Roach). The new album promises to encapsulate the true character and spirit of the sound of Blondie and as always, an eclectic mix of Pop/Punk/Rock/Reggae all feature. Deborah Harry may be 65 but she has energy and a voice to put some of todays artistes to shame!

The Chemical Brothers - Hanna OST The Chemical Brothers are getting into the celebrity-composer act, which has become increasingly popular thanks to high sales of Daft Punk’s awesome soundtrack for Tron: Legacy. For the Chems they had a difficult job at hand, there’s no way that the film and their music was a perfect fit in the same way Daft Punk seemed to be for Tron: Legacy. But in many ways this is where The Chems have out shone their French counterparts, they seem to keep their own style and adapt it to the film. Some tracks are pretty, some are ominous and haunting, a few are just plain fun, but all the songs on the Hanna OST are quality electronica from one of the genre’s foremost acts. If the soundtrack is this good, I can’t wait to see the film.

Friendly Fires - Pala Friendly Fires have return with their highly anticipated second album 'Pala'. The new album is named after the island in Aldous Huxley's 1962 novel 'Island', 'Pala and is set to follow on the success of their debut album that was released in September 2008 and went on to sell over 200,000 copies in the UK, picking up a Mercury Prize nomination and two Brit Awards nominations along the way. The album also sees musical collaborations with The Harlem Gospel Choir (on 'Hurting') and Holy Ghost's Alex Frankel (who plays Clavinet on 'True Love').

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At Laptop & PC Doctor we offer expert advice and a fast, cost effective service by experienced PC engineers.

We offer many services which include: Repairs and Servicing Data Recovery Virus + Spyware Removal Networking Laptop Power Socket Repairs Home Call-outs Screen & other Hardware Replacements Same Day Emergency Services Apple Mac Repairs Laptop and PC Sales

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Burnbank - A home from home for your pet The Burnbank Pet Hotel in Queenzieburn has recently changed hands in December 2010 and is now a family business run by Lisa McCabe and her Dad James Kerr, offering the best overnight accommodation in the area for cats and dogs. They also offer a day care service for both cats and dogs and are open all year round, which is uncommon for boarding establishments. They aim to provide the best quality service you could hope for. Lisa explains “As pet owners ourselves, we understand the anxiety which comes with leaving your feline and canine friends when you go on holiday, as after all they are part of the family! We offer comfortable surroundings and lots of cuddles and attention, therefore a typical home from home experience.” The cattery has room for 40 cats per night, all comfortably set out with beds, blankets and toys. The cattery is also well heated, therefore keeping them toasty and warm during the winter months and the dog kennels can accommodate 50 dogs per night, all with their own little room, which includes bed, blanket and chew toys. Each one is heated, therefore keeping our 4 legged friends nice and warm.

Before moving into the pet hotel, Lisa and James ran a successful dog walking business (Stardust Dog Walking), which now runs hand in hand with the pet hotel and therefore provides a full dog walking service, offering 1 hour and 2 hour walks along with the day care service. Currently, they are offering a 10% discount for multiple animals from the same household. Why not pop along and see what they can offer for your furry friends.

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AT THE CINEMA LAST NIGHT

The ever-lovely Keira Knightley plays Joanna Reed, half of a New York-based British couple hitting a tricky spot seven years into their previously happy and successful marriage, during which husband Michael (Sam Worthington) has never before mentioned his beautiful colleague Laura (Mendes) until Joanna meets her one night. In perhaps a contender for the 'worst timing ever' ward, Joanna becomes instantly suspicious and challenges Michael to admit that he finds Laura attractive - right before he has to leave for a week-long business trip with her. Meanwhile, while Michael's away, Joanna runs into old flame Alex (Canet), who she's never told Michael about either, and agrees to go for a drink with him. As the story progresses, each half of the couple must challenge both who they are away from their relationship, and the temptation placed before them while apart. Cut down to basics, Last Night is a story about choices those that a couple makes in how much to reveal to each other and the ones they must make when faced with temptation, and while the plot is occasionally predictable it does force you to think about those big

relationship questions - what constitutes cheating, for example - and makes you ask yourself what you'd do in Joanna and Michael's respective situations. Although it does feel contrived in places, Last Night's strength lies in the way it makes us empathise with the characters, and this is helped along nicely by excellent performances from all four of the leads. Knightley seems both emotionally and physically fragile as Joanna, a woman with a glossy New York lifestyle but who is ultimately unfulfilled, while Worthington plays Michael to a tee as the boring, emotionally closed off husband. We could have perhaps done with a bit more depth to Mendes' character, but she does make an excellent sultry temptress and does the best with what she's given. Last Night may not make for a great date movie or one to take your significant other to - it's hardly a romance and could provoke some awkward conversations - but it's well-acted and throws forth some interesting questions about how much we should - or do - reveal to our partners

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TRAVEL SHANGHAI: A CITY OF CONTRASTS

Shanghai is the second largest city in China: colourful, exotic and quickly making a name for itself as a mustvisit long haul destination. In the past it has been the domain of adventurers, swindlers, gamblers, drug runners, the idle rich, fashion dandies, tycoons, missionaries, dangerous gangsters and pimps; a dark memory during the long years of Communist isolation. Today the sun rises on a city typifying the huge disparities of modern China: monumental buildings that reach for the sky and glinting department stores that swing open their doors to a stylish elite while child beggars, prostitutes and the poor struggle to live. But travellers still love this city of contrasts, which has earned itself the accolade of the Paris of China and the Queen of the Orient.

Located at the centre of the mainlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coastline, Shanghai has long been a major hub of communications, transportation and international exchange. The municipality covers an area of 6,341 square kilometres and has a bustling population of more than 17 million. Shanghai is Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest economic industrial base and a famous historical and cultural city. It is home to the most modern stock exchange in the world, to one of the most advanced subway systems and to the third tallest skyscraper, the Jin Mao Tower. Visitors to Shanghai are not only dazzled by the modern metropolis and gateway to a developing China, but are also able to immerse themselves in the unique Shanghai culture, a combination of Chinese and western elements.

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Even back in the dull Communist era, Nanjing Donglu had a distinctly shop-tillyou-drop feel about it. Nowadays, high street stores such as Esprit, Benetton and McDonald’s have shouldered Marx and Mao right out of the way. A visit to the Old City is easily combined with a stop at Yuyuan Garden, a wellrestored Suzhou-style garden created during the Ming dynasty. Jade Buddha Temple, located in North West Shanghai, is the most popular Buddhist temple in this city. It is famous for two jade Buddha statues, one of which is reclining and the other seated.

Huaihai Lu Colourful festivals and celebrations litter the yearly Shanghai calendar, such as the Shanghai Nanhui Peach Blossoms Festival, Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival and Shanghai China International Art Festival.

Culture vultures can immerse themselves in the fascinating history of China to be found in the Shanghai Museum where there are 120,000 works of art. Expect to spend half, if not a whole day here. It is one of the city’s highlights.

The well-known Bund area is a must for visitors to Shanghai. Here, 52 buildings lining the narrow shoreline of the Huangpu River offer a living exhibition of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architectural styles as well as combinations of Chinese and Western looks. The area of Huaihai Lu is all about shopping, with huge department stores blotting out the sun along a road colourfully lined with flower boxes, while the area around the hotel is littered with cafes, boutiques and antique shops. Head down the side streets off Yan’an Lu for the tatty, down-at-heel fin de siècle architecture that is so evocative of yesteryear. Nearby, the Yuyuan Gardens and bazaar area of the old town offer some delicious lunchtime snacks and welcome greenery. Nanjing Donglu (Nanjing Road East) has long been China’s golden mile, although these days it’s looking a bit the worse for wear beside the luxury option of Huaihai Lu. But shoppers still love it. A late 1990s renovation project pedestrianised the street from Xizang Lu to Henan Lu, and the shopped-out can catch the tourist train that runs along its length.

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If you have a head for heights, how about a stay at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai? It is the highest hotel in the world -– located on the 53rd to 87th floors of the Jin Mao Tower – in the heart of Pudong, Shanghai’s financial and business district, and with easy access to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shanghai World Financial Centre and the International Conference Centre.

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Howdens Joinery (Kirkintilloch) is celebrating its 10th birthday and have added new displays to their newly designed showroom, showing off their latest design ideas to the public. Howdens Joinery is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of kitchen and joinery products, supplying local authorities and social housing providers, as well as the private sector, offering a range of kitchens and joinery products specifically designed to meet the needs of modern living; complete with a full range of accessories, built-in and freestanding appliances, work surfaces, sinks and taps. Their aim is to offer a unique design service coupled with value for money and good old fashioned customer service. With a network of over 490 local depots around the country and because they are local, your trade professional can collect exactly what he needs when he needs it to create your dream home so no inconvenience of long delivery dates. The major

benefit of purchasing a kitchen from Howdens is that all cabinets come rigid built - i.e. not flat packed therefore saving time and money on installation. If you don’t already have a tradesman in mind, Howdens can put you in touch with a local tradesman in your area who will be happy to get your dream kitchen installed or Howdens will be happy to invite your chosen trade professional to open an account. Store manager Chris goes on to tell us “We pride ourselves on the creativity of our kitchen designers and their ability to bring out the best in our clients ideas. The skills and knowledge available to us in our workshop means we can bring the most imaginative or complicated fitted kitchen to life, offering a completely bespoke service from planning your kitchen from scratch.” He continues “We offer a prices to suit every taste and budget, which are competitive with the large DIY outlets.” Howdens also have over 80 door styles to choose from including internal, external, French and garage doors along with a wide range of quality joinery products. Pop along to the showroom to see for yourself the products on offer and have a chat with one of their knowledgeable staff who will only be happy to help.

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GOLF TIP The Short Game - Target Your Weaknesses

Complete these tests, pinpoint your problem area (for example, only one in ten shots into the circle from the bunker) then book a coaching session with me to work on improving this weak aspect of your game. Just watch your scores drop. Pitching Set up or identify three target circles, each with a fiveyard radius, at 30, 40 and 50 yards. Hit ten pitches, alternating randomly between the targets and score how many land within the intended circle. Bunkers Set up or identify three target circles, each with a fiveyard radius, at ten, 15 and 20 yards. Hit ten bunker shots, alternating randomly between the targets and score how many finish within the intended circle. Chipping Set up or identify three target circles, each with a six-

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General Junk is a waste collection and rubbish removal business with a difference covering domestic, garden, office and trade waste collection, from single items to full clearances. Home Junk: Whatever the reason, General Junk removes the burden of domestic waste disposal. From cutlery and crockery, to tables and chairs, to doors and windows, even bricks and mortar, we specialise in general junk removal. Whatever you want to dispose of, whether an individual item or a full house clearance, we are here to service your needs. Garden Junk: General Junk offers an unrivalled garden clearance service. From acres of scrubland to an unwanted window box, our garden clearance service covers any junk. Our teams come prepared for a mammoth task, so no matter the scale of the job we're ready to dig in. From sheds to gazebos, from shrubs to trees, from hoes to hoses, from bird baths to gnomes, even dirty great concrete slabs! We remove patios, we remove furniture, we remove greenhouses. Whatever you want to dispose of, whether an individual item or a full garden clearance. Office Junk: Whatever the reason, General Junk provides a fast, efficient and professional service tailored to your

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INTERIORS 20 WAYS TO GET A FRESH LOOK FOR SUMMER Want to give your home a quick, easy and inexpensive makeover for summer? Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell offers 20 inspiring solutions 1. Pop some fresh flowers in a vase. Even casual arrangements of garden flowers in a cheap vase or an old goldfish bowl will brighten up all but the most formal of rooms. 2. Light a scented candle or line up a set of multicoloured tea lights. 3. Change your cushion covers. For the most up-to-date look, choose vivid but co-ordinating colours, in a variety of quirky patterns. 4. Disguise a tired sofa or a boring bed with a pretty throw. 5. Replace dated lampshades or light fittings. So quick, easy and cheap, there’s no excuse not to. 6. While you’re at it, check that your light bulbs are the right wattage for the room - there’s nothing worse than poorly lit rooms, or ones that are so dazzling they look like a lamp shop.

10. In a girl’s room, suspending a corona over the bed, with some sheer curtains draped around, will go miles towards that fairytale room she’s always wanted. 11. Flower lights wrapped around the bedhead are a lovely touch, too. A boy might prefer camouflage netting or a giant map of the world on the wall behind the bed.

7. Use paint to transform your home from top to bottom. Floors, walls, window frames, skirtings, shelves, freestanding furniture and even kitchen and bathroom tiles can all be refreshed and revived with a lick of paint.

12. Create a fabulous display of pictures. Instead of dotting them around in an ad hoc fashion, frame them all the same and hang in orderly rows for super-duper impact.

8. Flooring sets the tone for any room, and if your carpet is looking tired, you’ll be amazed at the effect a change can have. One option is to remove the carpet entirely and renovate the boards beneath. To strip away old stains or surface coatings, hire a professional sanding machine and follow the instructions carefully, before sealing, staining, liming, waxing, bleaching or painting.

13. Look at your light switches. If yours are of the bogstandard, white plastic type, check out the alternatives stainless steel, nickel, chrome, brass, even ‘invisible’ acrylic, with a rocker, dolly or even neat little push button switch. The same goes for switch plates, TV aerial sockets, even shaver and electric toothbrush plates.

9. Adding or replacing a rug is another instant way to change the look of your floor. Think bold texture, pattern or colour.

14. Do the same for door handles, blind and light pulls, cupboard and drawer pulls, and any other knobs or handles you can find. Substituting ordinary ones with something interesting, tactile and good-looking can make a world of difference.

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15. Flouncy, fussy curtains have to go. Replace with simpler versions (no pelmets, thanks). Practically every high-street store has ready-made curtains at reasonable prices. 16. New bath and basin taps will go a long way towards giving your bathroom extra pizzazz. Replacing them is a doddle for a plumber (or even a DIY dad). 17. The most ugly-duckling bathroom can be turned into a beautiful swan with the right towels. Soft, neutral colours have a timeless look, while bold patterns are of the moment. 18. The latest look for walls is to use specially designed stickers to create a graphic, funky pattern. Just peel and position for an instant new look. 19. There are some snazzy storage ottomans currently available. Not only does it add an extra seat to the room, but for an emergency cleaning, you can scoop up everything in sight and just toss it in. 20. Last but by no means least, clean your windows it really will add a sparkle to the room.

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The I’ve Got A Reputation To Uphold choice… BMW 5-Series Audi A4 Cabriolet, Our pick: 520d SE Touring, £31,830 The new 5 Series is a marked improvement on the outgoing model. It not only looks better now the design has been toned down, but the engines are even more efficient. If you’ve spent your life in the boardroom, you’ll know how good a BMW is and there’s no reason you shouldn’t enjoy a new one now. We’d go for the Touring (estate) version, which looks stunning and has plenty of room too. Just don’t go mad on the options list!

The Grandparents Called Into Duty choice… Audi Q7 Our pick: 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel S Line, £47,290 A large part of enjoying retirement is the luxury of having time to lend a hand looking after your grandchildren. The thing is, little ones come with a lot of baggage, so you’ll need a car that can fit it all in. The Q7 is a great solution. Not only has it got acres of spaces, efficient diesel engine choices and a great specification, it’s also fabulous to drive. The I’ve Got To Have A Sportscar choice… Jaguar XKR Our pick: XKR Coupe, £77,900 You’ve worked hard for it, so why not splash the cash on something that’ll make an impression at the golf club? We’d resist the urge to buy a Porsche 911 (despite the force being strong) and instead head for a Jag dealership. The XK-R is a cracking car to look at, great to drive and sounds incredible, but above all it’s comfortable. If you really want to blow the budget, find another £6k and opt for the convertible. To advertise call Scott or Natalie on 0141 945 4210 or email: info@sbdirectory.co.uk

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iPhone. While most travel apps are free or just a few pounds, TomTom's European apps are £42.99 for Eastern Europe, £52.99 for Western Europe and £69.99 for all of Europe. Some of the best travel apps come from the Lonely Planet stable (www.lonelyplanet.com/uk). Its iPhone and Nokia city guides tell you everything you could possibly want to know about your destination and make good use of maps, while Android users can take advantage of Compass, a city-specific augmented reality app for destinations including Paris, Seoul and London. Compass enables you to point your phone's camera at something and see relevant information, such as the best nearby sights or restaurants. Lonely Planet also provides phrasebooks for Nokia, Android and iPhone users. Compass isn't the only augmented reality app: Wikitude (for iPhone, Android and some Nokia devices) overlays information on real-world footage, so for example you can download an overlay showing you where the nearest Starbuck's is; Etips City Guides (iPhone) use augmented reality to show places of interest; and Metro AR Pro (iPhone) shows you where the nearest tube or metro stations are. Some apps can act as translators too. Google Goggles (iPhone and Android) can take a photo of a menu or sign in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish and translate it into English, while the Google Translate app (Android and iPhone) can translate written text between 57 different languages, read the results aloud in 23 languages and translate spoken words in 15 languages. And then there's Word Lens (iPhone), which can recognise text and replace it in real time - so if you point your phone at a menu, sign or billboard, you'll see the text change from Spanish to English immediately. It's one of the most extraordinary things we've ever seen, and makes us feel like we're living in the future.

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still be sown until early August. Sow within the week and you’ll be cropping from autumn to Christmas time. Choose a light soil, free from stones, or grow in a deep container. If in doubt about sowing times, just check the packet. I love eating them, but hate buying those ridiculously expensive baby spinach leaves, but grow your own and you can have as many as you like for little outlay. They are perfect in salads and sandwiches....and much, much tastier and more tender (and a lot cheaper) than those you buy in cellophane bags. Make successional sowings from now and in to September and in five to six weeks you can harvest the baby leaves. If you like fullsized spinach leaves, then just leave the crop in the ground and allow it to grow a little more.

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Chinese cabbage is another late-season stalwart. It is one of the fastest growers I know and perfect for anyone who wants a delicate steamed vegetable or a wonderfully tasty and crunchy addition to a Chinese style meal. Also known as Chinese leaves, if you sow promptly you should be harvesting in late October. If you enjoy miniature beetroot or baby beet as they’re often known, then buy a packet of beetroot seed and sow some of them promptly for a delicious, crop of small-sized beetroot from the autumn until Christmas. French beans are so much better when grown at home. It is hard to make them tough or tasteless. A speedy sowing now should produce plenty of beans that you can harvest in mid-autumn. Choose a variety such as ‘Tendergreen’ and it should perform well. Kohl rabi is, admittedly, a peculiar looking vegetable as it has really tasty and crisp swollen stems, but it is perfect for adding to salads and great in stir fries too. It performs well in most areas if sown up until about the middle of this month, and just nine to ten weeks after sowing you should be able to harvest your first crop.

There are numerous different colours and shapes of salad leaf available and they can be sown now, either singly or in combination. Simply use scissors to snip off what you need and as long as you don’t cut too low, they’ll act as a cut-and-come-again crop. Look out for mixed seed packs including all sorts of tasty varieties such as rocket, baby beet, lettuce and basil. As conditions become cooler, cover the row with fleece. Rocket with its spicy dark green leaves makes a great ingredient for salads and because the plants grow so fast, a sowing made now will soon be producing a brilliant crop. Make successional sowings every couple of weeks. There...almost too much to eat! Pippa Greenwood is a gardening writer and journalist and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’. Pippa gives a wide range of talks and lectures to gardening clubs and societies. Visit www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up as a ‘Friend of Pippa’ to receive a free e-book and regular gardening updates, offers and bulletins. Browse the site to find out more, buy signed books and lots more.

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Pets Plus - Your local pets paradise Pets Plus is the recently opened pet store for Bearsden and Milngavie situated at Milngavie Road, Kessington. Local store owner James has been working in various Pet Shops around Glasgow and with his love of animals his goal was always to open a shop of his own. The store offers a wide range and selection of animal products, with a great choice and variety, many of which are tried and tested by James and his team. They also stock leading brands such as Royal Canin, Eukanuba, Burns, Iams, Hills, James Wellbeloved and much more! James tells us “We stock everything from a variety of

small animals including birds, fish and rabbits to cages and hutches or treats, toys and scratch posts, we also offer outdoor exercise runs for rabbits and guinea-pigs along with flea and tick treatments. If you are going on holiday you can leave your pet with us to take care of it knowing your pet is in safe hands.” Pets Plus will have regular special offers and at the moment they have the following: £10 off all 15kg James Wellbeloved Dog Food £10 off all 15kg Eukanuba Dog Food £10 off all 12kg Hills Dog Food 10% off all Hutches & Excersise Runs 10% off all Flexi Leads James goes on to say “Please don't hesitate to come into the shop if you need our services or just for a browse at the great selection of pets and pet foods we have on offer. Our experienced and friendly staff will be more than happy to help you.” Why not take your dog along to visit the shop and receive a free goody bag.

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Flooring solutions for any room Woody’s Flooring is a small family run, independent flooring showroom with a collection of quality, contemporary carpet, wood, cushioned flooring and laminate flooring situated on Dalsetter Avenue in Drumchapel. Both father and son, Paul and Nick have over 15 years experience in the industry and have just celebrated the first anniversary of their Drumchapel showroom in April. The showroom carries thousands of samples from all the leading manufacturers including; Karndean, Abingdon and Lifestyle Floors. With the abundant options of flooring available from beautiful wooden floors in reception rooms and hallways, to soft and stylish carpets in the bedroom and stunning Kardean in the kitchen there’s a floor that will meet your every requirement and co-ordinate perfectly with your decor, not only that but they also stock products from environmentally sustainable materials such as bamboo which will enhance indoor air quality and improve the comfort and ambiance of the building environment. Their carpet range covers every budget and includes a

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BOOKS BOOKS FOR ALL THE FAMILY THIS SUMMER It’s that time of year again; the kids are off school and if you’re lucky enough to have a holiday coming up, there’s no better way to while away the hours in the sunshine than with a good book. Here we’ve put together a collection of new and recent titles to keep everyone entertained over the summer season, with something for all the family. Hothouse Flower by Lucinda Riley Having suffered a huge personal tragedy, concert pianist Julia Forrester returns to the stately home where she grew up. Now undergoing renovations under a new owner, a hidden diary has been discovered which transports Julia and the reader to France and Thailand as she pieces together a love story from the distant past. Both funny and heart-breaking, there’s a real depth of emotion to this debut novel which won’t be quickly forgotten.

A Pile of Stuff at the Bottom of the Stairs by Christina Hopkins Mary Gilmour is a frustrated mum with too much to do and too little time. Life is passing her by, she’s missing out on quality time with her two young sons and as far as she can see, there’s one thing making it all twice as difficult - and she’s married to him. Compiling a spreadsheet of ‘infringe-ments’, from displaced used teabags to wet towels left on the bed, as well as a few positives to redress the balance, husband Joel unknowingly has six months to correct his score. Or else. Brilliant, funny and sharp all mums/partners to untidy spouses will love this.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett An utterly absorbing, deeply moving tale which delves into 1960s America and the story of the black maids who raised white children whilst dealing with ongoing discrimination from a prejudiced society. The author creates some truly wonderful characters in her presentation of ‘the other side to Gone with the Wind’. Inspirational, beautifully written and sincere - you won’t be able to put it down.

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S. Hansen Joinery Ltd Joiners & Builders specialising in: New Build, Extensions, Attic conversions, Internal alterations, Renovations, Steel work, Kitchens, Fitted bedrooms & studies, Bathrooms, Windows & doors, Roof & property maintenance, Insurance work, Decking & fencing All work completed by qualified tradesmen Contact Scott Hansen on:

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Every July the Tour de France takes over the streets and towns of France, and the TV screens of the world. This legendary event has grown hugely in popularity since its inaugural run in 1903 and is now watched by an estimated two billion television viewers. The 98th Tour commences on 2nd July 2011 from Passage du Gois La Barre-de-Monts and 3,500 gruelling kilometres later, it finishes on the Champs Élysées in Paris on 24th July. In early 20th century France, anyone envisaging a near-2,500-km-long cycle race across the country would have been widely viewed as unhinged. But that didn’t stop Géo Lefèvre, a journalist with

L’Auto magazine at the time, from proceeding with his inspired plan. His editor, Henri Desgrange, was bold enough to believe in the idea and to throw his backing behind the Tour de France. And so it was, that on 1 July 1903, sixty pioneers set out on their bicycles from Montgeron. After six mammoth stages (Nantes - Paris, 471 km), only 21 “routiers”, led by Maurice Garin, arrived at the end. Le Tour soon won over the sporting public and the roadside crowds swelled. The French people took to their hearts this unusual event which placed their towns, their countryside and, since 1910, even their mountains, in the spotlight.

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