Skyline Summer '23

SUMMER 2023

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ISSUE 39

Skyline Cover photo: Sophie and Polly from Headstart Nursery at one of the 'Meet the Bees' sessions at the Skypark Social

SPIRE GLOBAL ON THE UP

HEADSTART NURSERY IN GROWING SPACE TAKEOVER BUZZY EDUCATORS JOIN SKYPARK SUMMER EVENT SAVE THE DATE WIN A SANTORINI RESTAURANT VOUCHER

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SPIRE GLOBAL ON THE UP

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WELCOME TO PROCEMX AND PHONESMART

YOUTH RUNWAY SHOW MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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LEIDOS SHOWCASE

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STARTLINE INITIATIVE FOR AWARE SCOTLAND

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'OFF THE BEATEN TRACK' PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

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SUMMER EVENT - SAVE THE DATE 15

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PATHS FOR ALL

WOMEN@COP26 LEGACY EXHIBITION

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2023 UCI CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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NEW ON-SITE WELLBEING SERVICES

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THE SOCIALS & FEAST THURSDAY

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SKYPERKS

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CYCLING TO WORK

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HEADSTART NURSERY IN GROWING SPACE TAKEOVER 19

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BUZZY EDUCATORS JOIN SKYPARK

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THE PYRAMID AT ANDERSTON EASTER EGG DONATION

COMPETITION

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WELCOME THE TEAM Christina Holland

Hooray - it’s summer and Skypark is buzzing!! Our new honey bees are here and we’re buzzier than ever, with monthly socials, Feast Thursdays and our brilliant annual summer event on 7th September - save the date!!

With a new growing space and top tips from our beekeeper, Headstart nursery children are on a mission to save our bee pollinators. Find out more on pages 10 and 11.

Asset Manager

Congratulations to Spire Global, who are on the up with a newly expanded facility. It’s great to introduce two new occupiers ProceMX and Phonesmart and we look forward to seeing the teams around Skypark! See pages 4 and 5.

Angela Higgins

In other event news, inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, Leidos’ schools’ showcase event took place on 15th June in Skypark 1 reception. More on page 13.

Specialist Advisor

Malcolm McFetridge Centre Manager

Lynne Feighan Deputy Centre Manager

Later this summer, Scotland hosts the world cycling championships with prizes up for grabs.

Read on to find out how you can get involved in the world’s biggest cycling event, coming to Scotland 3-13th August.

This season’s art on the walls is ‘Off the Beaten Track’ by Emma Flood. Enjoy some time out and delve into the hidden cultural gems that make the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh sparkle! See page 14.

Have a happy, healthy summer and we look forward to catching up at our mega summer social in September!!

Best wishes

Lisa & Loraine Lisa Kirsop

Lisa and Loraine

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SPI RE G L O B A L ON TH E U P www.spire.com

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pire Global has expanded its multifunctional facility taking an additional 10,316 sq. ft. adding to its existing 30,000 sq. ft. facility. The additional space consolidates Spire’s

position to design, build, test, and integrate satellites entirely within one building and is one of the most comprehensive facility of its kind in the world.

A global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, Spire

WEL CO ME TO P ROCE MX A ND PHON ESMART

collects data from space to provide global weather intelligence, ship and plane movements, and spoofing and jamming detection. It designs, builds, and tests all of its satellites in Skypark, totalling more than 100 satellites currently in operation.

In other occupier news, a warm welcome to two new companies, ProceMX and Phonesmart that have joined our community.

PHONESMART TO REFURBISH CORPORATE MOBILES, TABLETS AND MACBOOKS Welcome to new occupier Phonesmart, who are leading the way in the circular economy space as the largest reseller in Europe of refurbished corporate IT devices on the Amazon platform.

The reseller market is experiencing high demand for refurbished devices and the firm is growing 50% year on year, employing a team of 12 full time staff since it was established in 2009.

Stewart McGrenary of Phonesmart said: “Our focus is on reconditioning corporate IT assets such as mobiles, tablets and Macbooks to prevent these items being discarded before the end of their useful lives. The circular economy involves repurposing IT assets, reusing parts, repairing and putting them back into the economy to save resources, one of the global challenges that we all face.

“We chose to come to Skypark due to a clear focus on circular economy which is a clear match

to our values. Staff have been fantastic and helpful in our transition, and we love the feel and the social events happening in the building. We are enjoying the fantastic views with almost all Glasgow's most famous landmarks in one view.”

How does a pirate communicate?

With his aye phone! Seriously though, for companies interested in large scale IT asset recycling - mobiles, tablets and Macbooks (including full data erasure) - please get in touch at hello@plunc.com

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Photo: The proceMX team took part in the 25th Anniversary of Tartan Week in NYC, looking at the shared experiences around city operations, climate change, resilience and the energy transition between Scotland and New York.

PROCEMX: A CRITICAL MISSION FROM GLASGOW TO GUAM I

n this issue, we meet one of our newest Occupiers, technology specialist proceMX founded by Iain Ritchie, who regularly crosses the Atlantic on critical missions supporting Federal Emergencies as well as coordinating power infrastructures during digging and resurfacing work in New York City.

In the latest critical mission, Guam, a US territory which lies to the West Pacific Ocean is vulnerable to cyclones and May’s Super Typhoon Mawar wiped out power supplies to the island’s population.

Iain Ritchie said: “We are currently very active in support of the response to Super Typhoon Mawar in Guam. Working with the US Army Corps of Engineers our MX software manages all aspects of the deployment and maintenance of temporary power following Federal Emergencies. We provide geospatial work and operations management software applications for city operations, energy, utilities and emergency response.”

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With all work in the US, Iain is flying the Scottish tech flag and sits on the board of the Scottish North American Business Council. Iain continued: “We sponsored and took part in the 25th Anniversary of Tartan Week along with the UK Department for International Trade (Scotland) at the UK Consular Residence, NYC. We looked at shared experiences around city operations, climate change, resilience and the energy transition between Scotland and New York. It’s an exciting time for us and soon we hope to apply our US expertise to Scottish and UK City infrastructures.”

“We are delighted with our move to Skypark, and with the help we have received from Lynne, Malcolm and the team. In Suite 3/2 we have a superb facility and also believe we have one of the best views of the city!” Iain finished.

www.procemx.com

STA R T LINE IN F U ND I NG I NI T I A T I VE FO R AWARE S C O T L A ND

APPEAL FOR LOCH LOMOND CYCLING FUNDRAISER A respite trip to Aviemore for disadvantaged and disabled young people, organised by wellbeing experiences charity AWARE Scotland, has pushed ahead thanks to the support of Startline Motor Finance.

Active Wellbeing and Respite Experiences (AWARE) Scotland was set up in 2022 to provide disabled and disadvantaged young people with opportunities to focus on their physical and mental wellbeing through day trips and excursions.

Christopher Glancey of AWARE Scotland said: “One of the great things about our charity is that many of our young people are dealing with difficult situations at home, and our outings and trips provide them with a break from the stresses of life. It also gives them a chance to make new friends”.

Monthly outings offer activities such as climbing Conic Hill, attending football games, and visiting trampoline parks. The aim is to allow young people to have fun with peers of similar ages, regardless of their backgrounds or needs and up to 60 young people and volunteers have joined the outings.

Chris continued: “Our respite trips to Aviemore involve three nights of fun activities, including canoeing, walking and visiting an adventure park with slides and a ropes course. These trips provide young people with a break from home and the opportunity to try new experiences. We do not charge for any of our outings or trips, and all funds raised go towards covering our costs.

“Thanks to the generous support of various individuals and businesses, including Startline Motor Finance, we have been able to provide disabled and disadvantaged young people with memorable experiences. It costs £450 to sponsor a young person for our respite trip, and Startline generously funded the trip for all the children including the cost of their clothes”.

Skypark-based Startline Motor Finance is a leading provider of finance solutions to the UK motor finance market.

Michael Gallagher of Startline Motor Finance, a founder and volunteer with the charity said: “AWARE allows us to support the young people in our community who need it most. Our monthly events and respite trips are only possible with the continued help of our volunteers and the generosity and support that we continue to receive. I am proud to play a small part in our ever-growing community and would urge anyone who would like to get involved or knows of a young person who would benefit to please get in touch via our website: www.awarescotland.co.uk AWARE Scotland has also launched an appeal for donations to fundraise for a respite trip to Aviemore in September. A fun sponsored cycle from Glasgow to Loch Lomond took place on 10th June. Please visit the Just Giving page to make a donation:

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/awarescotland2023

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’ FE^TE D ’E’TE’ Ooh la la…get ready to celebrate the best of Skypark life at our chicest after work get together yet.

Save the date for our late summer soirée in Finnieston Square, 4-7pm on

Thursday 7 th September Think cocktails, crepes, live music and the sophisticated streetscapes and boulevards of Paris, France. As ever we will be offering some complimentary refreshments, great entertainment and fun for the whole family.

Let’s celebrate the joie de vivre of campus life – bring your teammates and celebrate with us!

PATHS FOR ALL SUPPORT FOR WORK PLACES Paths for All offer a variety of support, advice and resources to workplaces interested in encouraging staff to be more active in and around the working day.

The Step Count Challenge

The Walk at Work Award

The Step Count Challenge is Paths for All’s popular workplace walking challenge. Teams of five from workplaces across Scotland sign up online to track and record their steps, compete with other teams on the leaderboard and challenge themselves to move more during the working day. There are two national challenges a year, one in spring (eight weeks) and one in autumn (four weeks). Bespoke Step Count Challenges are also available for workplaces who would like to organise a challenge exclusively for their workplace, at a time and date that suits them.

The Walk at Work Award is Paths for All’s accreditation scheme which recognises and celebrates employers who are supporting staff to move more during the working day. Over forty organisations have achieved the award, by carrying out actions such as organising lunchtime walks, providing changing and drying facilities for staff to raising awareness of walking, wheeling and cycling routes around their workplace.

Workplace walking online training course

Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Open Fund

Our online workplace walking training course equips learners with the knowledge, skills and ideas to encourage their colleagues to move more. Free to take part in, the course is packed with helpful advice, hints and tips to help learners set up a walking project within their workplace.

Paths for All’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Open Fund is available to public, third and community sector organisations to change people’s everyday travel behaviour by:

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• Encouraging more people to walk, wheel or cycle for everyday journeys • Enabling more people to choose sustainable travel for longer journeys • Increasing people’s knowledge about sustainable transport choices.

Organisations can apply to the fund for workplace walking activities such as joining our Step Count Challenges, undertaking our Walk at Work Award and online Workplace Walking course.

Get involved, log your rides and win prizes with the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships 3-13th August coming to Scotland!

As we gear up for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, Love To Ride and 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds challenge everyone to hop on their bikes and help them complete an epic 23 million miles.

Did you know the Now We Ride 23 Million Mile Challenge, is running now to Aug 13th?

It’s a fun, free campaign from Love to Ride & the UCI Cycling World Champs team which encourages and supports people to ride their bikes in celebration of the Cycling World Championships coming to Scotland this August.

Getting involved with the 23 Million Mile Challenge is easy: •

Cycling is for EVERYONE!!!

Read on to find out how ANYONE at Skypark can get involved in the worlds biggest cycling event coming to Scotland.

How does it work?

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Staff can take part in the challenge and join your workplace profile Help us reach the 23 Million Mile goal by Aug 13th. All journeys count, it’s about having fun and encouraging others to discover the joys of riding a bike Once someone has been for a ride, they log it on their profile, or the Love to Ride app will do it automatically (iOS app currently available and Android coming soon) There are amazing prizes up for grabs to anyone that takes part, regardless of their riding experience!

We are encouraging everyone across the UK to get involved to help us ride to 23 Million Miles!

There are prizes up for grabs too, simply for taking part.

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As more workplaces and individuals are thinking about sustainability, cost-saving, health, and wellbeing, it’s a great time to promote riding a bike.

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It doesn’t matter if employees are in the office, working from home, or working full or parttime, any kind of bike ride will contribute to the 23 Million Mile goal. This challenge isn’t about riding the furthest or the fastest, it’s about getting more people riding bikes and making the choice to switch cars for handlebars where they can.

The Now We Ride 23 Million Mile Challenge is a joint partnership between Love to Ride and the UCI 2023 Cycling World Champs team. Let’s work together to help more people discover the joys and benefits of bikes as we build up to the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships (3 - 13 August).

Workplaces that get involved with the Now We Ride 23 Million Mile Challenge will benefit from:

Find out more and register your workplace at lovetoride.net Secure your ticket to the biggest cycling event in history now! Some events are free to attend and some are on sale for selected events. www.cyclingworldchamps.com/visit/tickets

Good luck!!

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DR BIKE

FIRST TUESDAY EACH MONTH (except January)

CYCLE STORE, LEVEL -2, SP1 FREE bike tune-up from Motion Forward.

Dr Bike will check and service minor problems, with more major issues diagnosed and a fault report provided

CHANG E Y O U R LI FE AND TR Y CYC L ING TO W O R K! IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING = PEDAL POWER Cycling to work has never been easier or more accessible! Skypark holds Platinum Certification

by CyclingScore and is recognised by Cycling Scotland for making cycling to work easier with Glasgow’s biggest private business cycling facility.

This means that all of our occupiers, whether beginners or regular cyclists can enjoy cycling to work all year round and enjoy all of the associated benefits.

The cycling facility houses racks to suit every style of bike with simple to use lockers in a range of sizes to store all your gear. High quality tools are provided for any issues which may arise during the morning commute, and there are spacious individual shower cubicles, changing facilities and a drying room for your wet weather gear! Take a tour of the facilities with lynne@skypark-glasgow.com.

ACTIVE TRAVEL WITH DAVID WALSH OF SUSTRANS Keen to walk or cycle to work? Meet David Walsh from Sustrans who is supporting everyone at Skypark that wants to participate in active travel.

Sustrans aim to inspire organisations to become more active by choosing to travel by foot or bike for more of their everyday journeys.

With the support of David, your dedicated project officer, you can explore simple, fun and imaginative ways to encourage active travel among your colleagues and friends.

David said: “Sustrans Partnership with Skypark involves, training and supporting employees that want to promote active and sustainable travel in their workplace. A practice shown to have significant benefits, making staff happier and healthier.

“Our partnership with Skypark allows your workplace to access lots of fun and effective ready–to–go engagement tools to get colleagues geared towards active travel: • Bike promotions • Cycle to work scheme support • Car sharing groups and initiatives

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Bike buddy schemes and cycle training Led walks, including walking meetings Route planning and map creation Led cycle rides, including cycle meetings Help to set up Pool bike loan schemes Car Park reduction incentive schemes Cycle storage and lockups advice Advocacy and design training A guide to Improved cycling and walking routes to and from their workplace

At Skypark we have already delivered: • In person cycling promotions with access to free cycling equipment • Bike breakfast for cycle champions • Free led rides for staff • Active travel consultancy advice for offices • Funding for Active travel projects If you would like to find out how Sustrans can help your workplace – please get in touch with David at david.walsh@sustrans.org.uk or phone: 07779 986614.

Sustrans are funding 4 Bronze Velotech bike maintenance courses with Firetrail (at £350 per person) and we invite any keen mechanics to take these places.

These courses are FREE for participants in Sustrans workplace engagement program!

Contact: ibikevolunteering@sustrans.org.uk to find out more.

Join the Skypark Bicycle User Group here: lovetoride.net/cyclingscore/groups/733 9

HE A DSTAR T NURSERY CH IL D R EN IN GROWING S P A CE TAKE OVER! O

n a mission to spread hap-pea-ness, Headstart Nursery are branching out to adopt a growing space that will double up as an outdoor classroom and new opportunities for learning.

The Nursery’s growing space donated by Skypark, is part of our ongoing investment in sustainability, ecology and biodiversity. No waste goes to landfill, and everything here is recycled, composted or sent for refused derived fuel.

Gillian Robertson of Headstart nursery said: “Thanks to the Skypark team, our growing space is hugely beneficial as it allows our children to learn by experience and be outdoors.

There are so many lessons to learn; from practical measuring to estimating how many bags of compost it will take to fill a planter, budgeting by using

a set amount of money to buy seeds and plants, learning how to germinate seeds, discovering what plants need in order to grow and thrive and how we can best look after them. Let’s not forget how to prepare and cook the fruit and vegetables we actually grow. It is so important that the children understand where their food comes from.

“We are excited to take delivery of fifteen saplings in November from the Woodland Trust’s ‘free trees’ initiative. Our children are learning how important trees are for reducing pollution, providing homes for wildlife, the wood they provide and increasing the wellbeing of humans.”

Photos: (Below) some of the children from Headstart Nursery taking part in a yoga class in their new growing space.

(Above and right) Skypark occupiers taking part in our first 'Meet the Bees' session with The Good Bee Co.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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kypark is buzzing! It’s great to welcome environmental education firm Bee Friendly Schools and 100,000 of its Scottish honey bees here after agreeing a partnership that sees the firm’s bee educators working from Skypark and delivering a bee education outreach program.

Bee Friendly Schools delivers environmental and sustainability education programs including ‘Meet the bees’ tenant engagement sessions as well as working with schools and community organisations throughout the UK; a non-profit education program delivered by The Good Bee Company.

Wade Ball of The Good Bee Company who runs the education programs and manages the new hives in partnership with Skypark said: “As

a UK-wide operation we deliver biodiversity improvement projects across the country but as Glasgow is home, it’s nice to showcase what bees can bring to a community right here in the city. Our work is centred on getting people involved in ecosystem restoration. Finding nature-based solutions underpin everything we do, and in the post-covid workplace bringing people together and maximising productivity is something we are proud to help businesses do, in collaboration with the planet’s hardest workers.”

Skypark’s Strategic Lettings Advisor, Angela Higgins of Resonance Capital said: “We are excited to have four fully populated beehives on site and to share the initiative with the community. Our plans for the estate will increase our commitment to biodiverse areas, trees, and planting, and more external areas for our tenants and staff wellbeing. We are already ensuring that no waste goes to landfill, and everything here is recycled, composted, or sent for refused derived fuel.”

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TH E P YRAM I D A T A ND ERST ON EA STER EGG DONA T I ON O

ur local community space, The Pyramid in Anderston was alive with the sound of clicking and clacking earlier this year after a large donation of Easter eggs to their ‘Knit and Natter ‘group.

Skypark HQ and on-site Space technology company AAC Clyde Space donated nearly 400 chocolate eggs to be topped with knitted chicks. The egg-xtra special gifts were then given to children at Anderston Primary School and our youngest Skypark campus residents – the children attending our onsite nursery Headstart.

Knit & Natter crochet, knitting, sewing, crafting – and of course nattering meets every Monday 1030am-1230pm

Thank you Knit and Natterers!

YOUTH RUNWAY SHOW MAKING A DIFFERENCE

RAISED FOR CLYDE RAPE CRISIS CHARITY

We were so proud to support the 2023 fundraising awareness campaign and experience the 9th Annual Charity Fashion Show organised by Glasgow University when it presented YOUTH in aid of Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis in February.

As the largest event run solely by students in Glasgow, in 8 years GUCFS has raised over £197,000 for their chosen charities and provides students with invaluable experiences and opportunities.

This year over £44K was raised for Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis, a free and confidential service for women and girls experiencing sexual assault, rape or abuse at any time in their lives.

We look forward to seeing where they go next and how Skypark can support young people and their work for this amazing charity in future.

To find out more visit www.gucfs.co.uk

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SUCCESS FOR LEIDOS SCHOOLS’ SHOWCASE OF STEM CHALLENGES 2023!

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“As well as showcasing and celebrating what they have learned, it was a great opportunity for the young people to build their confidence and communication skills by speaking to people they have never met before and answering questions on the spot. Afterwards, the pupils were rewarded with award certificates, a special gift and a trip to the IMAX!”

t’s been a brilliant year for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) collaboration, which culminated in a number of local schools taking part in a showcase event on Thursday 15th June at Skypark!

The showcase event was the finale of the 2022/23 Education Industry Partnership (EIP) programme, run collaboratively by STEM education charity SSERC and global technology company Leidos, that aims to get young people engaged in STEM subjects and careers by bringing industry and education together.

Based in Leidos’ UK headquarters in Skypark, Fiona Keady (Talent Development Business Partner and STEM Group Chair) explains:

“As a STEM employer, we want to reduce STEM skill shortages, increase diversity and inclusion, and show that STEM careers can be for everyone. This unique EIP programme in partnership with SSERC is helping us reach and engage with more young people, supporting them to develop and take ownership of their own STEM path and inspire others.”

Leidos funds the programme, including the schools’ travel, teacher cover, showcase day, gifts and the IMAX visit, to make sure there are no barriers to schools getting involved. After the summer, the 2023/24 programme will launch to find a new set of teams.

Applications are welcome from local schools, from Primary 6/7 to Secondary School S1/S2/S3 level.

Fiona continues: “Our 6 schools in the 2022/23 EIP programme were Cleveden, Jordanhill, Shawlands, St Andrew’s, St Margaret’s and Woodfarm. The showcase involved all the school teams demonstrating what they have learned and achieved throughout the programme over the past seven months with the help of their Leidos mentor.

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Please email STEM-UK@uk.leidos.com to be added to the interest list.

Visit YouTube for more on last year’s showcase: Leidos STEM Event Glasgow Science Centre: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHL2BPedxn4

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Above: Loch Lomond Cruises. Taken on the beach at Tarbet. Emma loves the bright colours sitting against the slightly dull greenery of the background.

Below: Edinburgh’s ‘Elephant Café’ a popular haunt of Harry Potter fans and where JK Rowling is said to have penned some of the story.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: ‘OFF THE BEATEN TRACK ’ CELEBRATES THE UNCONVENTIONAL Emma Flood’s debut photography exhibition ‘Off the Beaten Track’, invites us to forgo the conventional and explore the undiscovered paths of Loch Lomond and delve into the hidden cultural gems that make the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh sparkle.

Commenting on her first photography exhibition, amateur photographer Emma Flood said: “Off the Beaten Track is about looking for things off the tourist map that catch my eye. Glasgow and Edinburgh are such beautiful cities and they each have hidden gems and there are new images from Loch Lomond where I was brought up.

‘Off the Beaten Track’ runs until 31st July.

See more of Emma’s images: Instagram: E FLOOD Photographs @ELFLOOD88 Facebook: Photography by Emma

“My favourite image from the collection is the front of the Elephant House Café in Edinburgh. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, and the photo means a lot to me. Everywhere is full of great photo opportunities. I love looking in unconventional places and thanks to Skypark, I hope that people will get the chance to enjoy them.”

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K RIS KESIAK ’S WOMEN@COP26 LEGACY EXHIBITION Thanks to all that joined the wrap party to celebrate Women@COP26, a legacy exhibition that set out to inspire the next generation of girls!

Special thanks to the talented Scottish-based photographer Kris Kesiak and Glasgow’s Education Services for show casing Women@COP26 here; a series of photographs documented by Kris that frame a female vision on climate and gender issues.

This legacy project for women and girls, spearheaded by Glasgow’s Education Services in partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University and Women of the World Foundation, was created in 2021 where 2,500 young women from Glasgow’s Secondary Schools came together at “#GirlsAtCOP26 – The Solutions are Feminist” at the Glasgow Caledonian University.

A panel of experts including former Irish President Dr Mary Robinson, joined the girls to discuss the global issues around UN Sustainable Goal 5, alongside health, environment and gender as well as other challenges that can affect women and girls’ bodies.

Image shows Horse McDonald, Scottish singer-song writer with Angela Higgins of Skypark at the wrap party

Photographer Kris Kesiak who documented the events said: “Getting the opportunity to meet, listen to, and photograph such a diverse range of women was a privilege. It was a joy to have my images on display at Skypark, a place I know so well. It was also the very first portrait exhibition there I believe which makes it even more special”.

www.kriskesiak.com

To find out more about exhibiting in our donated gallery space please contact Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com

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WELLBEING SERVICES

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W NE Yoga Have you considered Workplace Yoga?

With 1 in 4 people suffering from work related stress and resulting health issues, yoga is a good way of supporting health and wellbeing in the workplace. It provides the opportunity to switch off, move the body and connect with the breath.

We recently hosted a free taster session for staff across the campus with Nicola Darroch from Your Flow Yoga, a 200 hour qualified yoga teacher, registered with Yoga Alliance. She has special training in menopausal yoga and all the required certification to ensure staff are in safe hands.

massage New service – same therapeutic benefits.

Massage & Glow are specialists in workplace massage, regularly visiting BBC HQ at Pacific Quay, Microsoft and Tesco Bank offices as well as providing chair based massage sessions at XSite Braehead.

Your Flow Yoga offers a variety of options tailored to suit different workspaces and employee demographics.

Nicola’s philosophy is that Yoga is for Everybody and Every BODY. You don’t need a flexible body to do yoga, it is about so much more than being able to touch your toes.

What Does Your Yoga Flow Offer?

• A 20-60 minute class at a time that suits (minimum 5 participants) • Delivered in your workplace.

• MAT or DESK based (mats are available to hire) • One off or blocks of classes • An experienced, accredited and insured instructor Benefits of Workspace Yoga • Increased energy • Reduced stress levels • Improved memory, focus and concentration • Stronger muscles and increased mobility • Improved posture • Improved overall health and wellness

As well as helping backache, massage in the workplace can:

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• Reduce stress • Decrease anxiety and depression • Relieve muscle tension • Improve sleep quality • Lower blood pressure • Increase immunity

£2 off all back, neck and shoulder sessions 10 MINS £10 15 MINS £15 20 MINS £20 30 MINS £30

To discuss requirements for your business, whether it be a weekly session, boardroom class, team building activity or for a Wellness Day please email yourflowyoga@icloud.com

PICK AND MIX OFFER - 2 TREATS FOR £36 CHOOSE FROM: INDIAN HEAD

BACK, NECK, SHOULDERS

LEG AND FOOT MASSAGE

THAI FOOT MASSAGE

MASSAGE & GLOW EXPRESS FACIAL

To book a session in our Treatment Room in Skypark 1 or to have the team attend your office or wellbeing event please email massageandglow@hotmail.co.uk

OUR TREATMENT ROOM IS LOCATED ON LEVEL -2 IN SKYPARK 1, BESIDE THE CYCLE FACILITIES 16

FEAST THURSDAY Staff across the campus ditch their packed lunch on a Thursday and enjoy street food inspired by Himalayan, Thai, Italian and Mexican cuisine in our latest rotation of the best street food vendors around. Feast Thursday runs 12-2pm. Keep an eye on the Skypark app for the latest menus and offers, and don’t forget to pick up a loyalty card from the Concierge Desk.

Your 10th meal is on us!

THE SOCIAL Every month we host a lunchtime Social in Skypark 1. Staff enjoy live music, complimentary lunch bites and refreshments and the coolest pop-up shopping around.

So far this year we have savoured pizza slices from The Strip Joint Pizza Bar in Finnieston, delicious bowl food from Wild Fig, decadent choux pastries from Eclectic Eclairs and music from DJ No Disco in the Desert and the Glasgow Piano Man. We’ve supported local independent businesses, shopping fresh eggs and cheeses from the Townhead Farm Shop, boutique jewellery and accessories from Mona & Nettie and Liberty & Blush, and yummy sweet treats from Berto’s Brownies and Cake at Number 8. Throw in free taster massages and Meet-the-Bees sessions and what’s not to like!?

Enjoy some break out time with your teammates and join us on the first Wednesday of the month between 12-2pm in Skypark 1 for the Skypark Social.

Our next Social takes place on Wednesday 2nd August.

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S K R E P SKY

From incentives to help your business choose the right software solution, to discounts on the most delicious cakes around, our Skyperks scheme gives you as a Skypark resident the VIP treatment with a growing collection of special rates on services, retail, lifestyle, food and drinks.

On-site business YourShortlist (part of Pursuit Marketing) are experts in procuring the right tech solution for your company’s needs and are offering Skypark businesses a £100 Amazon voucher for using YourShortlist to help with any technology project.

www.yourshortlist.com

Enjoy 10% off a freshly made box of Eclectic Eclairs delivered straight to your office door! A great gift or treat for the family, the handmade choux buns come in a range of toppings – lemon meringue, blueberry, salted caramel and more. www.eclecticeclairs.co.uk

Got a big birthday or celebration coming up? Cake At Number 8 offer 10% off any personalised cake order. From novelty cakes featuring your favourite interests, to getting your loved ones honoured in icing, baker extraordinaire Lindsay Nairn can create and design just about anything!

www.facebook.com/cakeatnumber8

Make sure you download the free to use Skypark app which lists all current offers and how to access them, and don’t forget to pick up a Skyperks card from the Concierge Desk.

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