Skyline Issue 5: Reinventing the workplace

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IN THIS ISSUE 03 Welcome 04 Makeover takes shape 05 Let us help promote you 06 Sport Relief & Social Relief 08 Tenant profiles 09 Art at the heart of Skypark 10 Skypark Services 11 Special Offers EVENTS IN MARCH 12TH NEW ART: ALLY WALLACE 14TH SMOKING CESSATION 15TH MOTHERS DAY POP-UP SHOPS 19TH - 23RD SPORT RELIEF 22ND DR BIKE: FREE TUNE-UPS 23RD 12 HOUR BIKE RIDE FUNDRAISER 29TH LA BEAUTY DAY

EVENTS IN APRIL 4TH 02 GURU 5TH EASTER SITE SOCIAL 20TH - 7TH MAY GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF VISUAL ART: PETROSPHERE 26TH LA BEAUTY DAY FOR FULL DETAILS ON EVENTS CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.SKYPARK-GLASGOW.COM/EVENTS

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WELCOME

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This year brings some exciting developments for you, including a brand spanking new website, a fantastic looking entrance and ATM on site.

Work on the main ramp entrance to the complex is expected to be completed late March, and you can catch a sneak peek at how the improvements will look in our spotlight on page 4 of this edition of Skyline. Thank you again for your patience during our big change!

Angela Higgins Owner/Director Resonance Capital

Of course this is only the beginning of an ongoing refurbishment programme designed to improve Skypark for our tenants and visitors - look out for more news coming soon. We couldn't plan these improvements without finding out what you would like to see on site. One of the requests to emerge on the wish-list from our last tenant survey - for an on site ATM machine with free cash withdrawals - has come to fruition (see our list of services on page 10).

We have a new Site Survey out, to give you the opportunity again to make your voice heard. It will take just a few minutes of your time. We want to hear your opinion on the changes made so far, and what you would like to see in the year ahead.

Ken Barrett Owner/Director Resonance Capital

We have launched our new website www.skypark-glasgow.com. It showcases all that Skypark has to offer and gives you, our tenants the opportunity to reach out to the wider business community through a tenant profile or by contributing to our tweetwall - more about this later!

Don't forget to check out our packed programme of social events, including a special challenge for Sport Relief, on our centre pages. There's tenant profiles on Hannah-Reed and Four Seasons Nursery, and our updated offers page for all you bargain-hunters out there. Page 5, meanwhile spotlights our growing social network links and offers you the chance to make the most of Scotland's most sociable workplace. We look forward to hearing your news and welcoming you to our next social event.

Mark Holmes Asset Manager Moorfield Group

Best wishes &

Malcolm McFetridge Centre Manager Skypark

Lynne Feighan Deputy Centre Manager Skypark

Lisa & Kelly Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

Lisa KIrsop Tenant Services Skypark

Kelly Hughes Concierge & Events Skypark

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s you will be aware, work is currently underway to improve the ramp and entranceway to Skypark.

With work due to be completed by late March, we wanted to thank everyone for bearing with us while the refurbishment is carried out.

Above is an image of what it will look like once the remodel is complete.

Other improvements completed include new covered bike racks, which should make life easier for the cyclist commuters among us, and a site wide repainting programme is currently under way.

Communication has been made easier with the provision of free WiFi in Skypark 1 communal areas. But all of that is just the beginning and FREE there are further improvements on the way. Watch this space.....

@ SKP_Guest username: guest password: skypark03

MAKEOVER TAKES SHAPE

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Website Launch: Let us help promote you We can help you make the best of Skypark’s profile as a unique business community.

Online community

Our own social network

You could feature as one of the tenant profiles (coming soon) of our new website, giving you the chance to shout out about your company and its achievements...reaching those off site as well as on. The newly revamped site is now live, so check it out at www.skypark-glasgow.com. We are also due to launch our new and improved internal website for all those important updates, discounts and concierge booking service.

Make use of our Skypark facebook and let us post your news and events on our tweet wall. If you haven’t yet awakened to the advantages of social networking, discover how regular tweets to your Skypark neighbours, and the broader community, could help you network, attract new business and boost your profile.

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Dedicated newsletter If you are launching a new service you want to let your Skypark neighbours know all about, or are staging a charity event you think others would like to join in with, let us know and we can post it in the news sections of the Skyline newsletter. You could also have your business highlighted in a tenant profile within the pages of the newsletter - look out for our featured tenants, Hannah-Reed and Four Seasons Nursery later in this edition.

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On site socials On site events allow you to meet and greet, cross-network and socialise with your Skypark neighbours. If you’ve never attended one, make 2012 the year you take advantage of being based in the most sociable work environment in the city. Turn to page 6 for upcoming dates for your diary, and don’t forget to look out for updates on twitter and facebook.

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Issue 5: Reinventing the workplace EASTER SITE SOCIAL Thursday 5th April 12-2pm, Skypark 1 Reception Not taken in a Skypark social yet? Come along and enjoy live music, wine and nibbles while browsing a selection of pop up shops. The Children from Four Season’s will be along at 1pm to give a live Easter themed performance.

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A fun packed March and April gives you the chance to get your bike in tip top condition for spring and organised for Mother’s Day without setting foot outside Skypark!

BEAUTY DAY 29th March & 26th April.

All day, Skypark 1 LA Beauty will be back at Skypark on Thursday 29th March, why not book in for a facial or get your eye lashes done.

Or if you are in need of a manicure or just need to get those eyebrows tidied up then LA Beauty will be able to help.

Email: Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com for a treatment list or to make a booking.

Massage PRESSURE DROP Friday 4th May 11am-3pm, Skypark 1 Pressure Drop massage will be on site offering 10, 15 or 20 minute seated acupressure massages in an ergonomically designed chair with no need to remove clothing and no use of oil. Prices start from as little as £5.

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Coming up ...

Don’t forget we collect unwanted clothing for Barnardo’s on the day of the Socials, just hand in to Kelly or Barnardo’s in Skypark 5

Email: Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com for details and bookings.

Wednesday 4th April 12-2pm, Skypark 1 Reception An expert from O2 will be available to answer any problems you may be having with your handset (they will be giving advice on all networks). They will also be giving information on the exclusive offers they have available for Skypark residents.

Summer Event

Dr Bike Thursday 22nd March 12-2pm, Level -2 Bike Racks

NO SIESTA FIESTA! Friday 15th June

Dr Bike will be back at Skypark on Thursday 22nd March offering free services and small repairs to bikes for all employees at Skypark.

This years Skypark summer event will feature everything latino: music, dance and drinks plus a whole lot more!

Email: Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com for details and bookings.

Easter Site Social

On the same day, we are holding a charity abseil off the side of the Skypark 1 building! More details to follow...

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GETS BEHIND SPORT RELIEF 19TH – 23RD MARCH Sport Relief is a huge fundraising campaign which aims to gets everyone active while they raise cash and help to change lives across the world’s poorest countries and in the UK - including funding vital projects right here in Glasgow.

BRING A POUND TO WORK WEEK Did you know there are over 3500 people working at Skypark and we are looking to bring everyone together and raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief.

If everyone who worked at Skypark donated just £1 then we could raise over £3,500 for such a great cause. Just £350 could pay for 875 children in Uganda to have a rapid diagnostic test for malaria, giving them a chance of surviving long enough to reach hospital. We could raise ten times that amount!

So please dig deep and bring a pound into work, donation buckets can be found at Skypark 1 main reception! A little really can make a huge difference.

WEDNESDAY 21ST: BAKE SALE If fitness is not your thing, don’t worry we will be holding a bake sale in Skypark 1 Reception from 10am! So come and treat yourself to a delicious cake and pop a donation in the bucket! Again all proceeds go straight to Sport Relief. Or if you want to help, feel free to get baking, contributions are more than welcome... email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

In 2010, Sport Relief raised over £42 million and changed countless lives forever.

You could do your own bit to top this total by taking part in a series of fundraisers on site.

FRIDAY 23RD: GET ON YOUR BIKE MONDAY 19TH & TUESDAY 20TH ZUMBA & CARDIO COMBAT Take part in Zumba or Cardio Combat and help raise funds for such a worthwhile cause, while getting fit at the same time. We really want to raise as much as we can this week, so get your dancing shoes on and come along and have some fun. The fun Zumba session takes place on Monday at 5.30-6.15pm, costing £3.00 and Cardio Combat is on Tuesday at 5.45-6.45pm, costing £3.50. All money goes straight to Sports Relief. To book please email: Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

Skypark and Greens Health and Fitness have teamed up and are needing your help to raise money for Sport Relief. We will have a static bike set up in the main reception area of Skypark 1 and we are looking for volunteers who can come down and cycle for 15 minute or 30 minute period, for a 12 hour period from 7am - 7pm! We are looking for sponsors for anyone who takes part, or just join in there and then and donate on the spot. So come down get involved and lets raise as many pennies as we can for such a worthwhile cause!!

To book your slot on the bike email: Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

Tenant Profiles

Hannah-Reed Hannah-Reed are delighted that for the fifth consecutive year they have appeared in Building Magazine’s Good Employer Guide Top 50.

The guide profiles firms within the construction industry that set the bar for employee and community relations. Getting that balance right during challenging economic times for the construction industry should ensure that businesses like Hannah-Reed will thrive when the market recovers.

With four offices across the UK, including an office in Skypark 1, the company provides a wide range of civil, structural and project management services.

Their ethos is clear: “Our aim is always to provide high quality, practical and sustainable solutions through creative collaboration.”

Hannah-Reed are able to provide assistance to everyone from the homeowner to large commercial clients, so give them a call on 0141 221 8084 or email glasgow@hannahreed.co.uk and find out what they can do for you. www.hannahreed.co.uk

Four Seasons at Skypark is necessary for their roles. When they graduate in SVQ level 3 they become Childcare Practitioners.

A service for parents which trains for the future.

Four Seasons, the award winning nursery based at Skypark, pride themselves on the quality of their staff.

Over many years, they have employed enthusiastic youngsters as modern apprentices, training them to high standards while releasing them on a monthly basis to attend college.

The apprentices get the best of both worlds – gaining excellent practical experience while learning the theory behind childcare development which

Four Seasons endeavour to employ their apprentices at the end of their training which gives continuity of care for their children and families. The longest serving modern apprentice has been with the company for 13 years and is now their Planning Officer.

Glasgow City Council has developed a Commonwealth Apprentice Initiative to link in with the Games in 2014.

The first four CAI apprentices are just finishing their training at Four Seasons and they have a further two starting.

Glasgow has offered a great incentive to employers as they pay half of the first year’s salary.

Four Seasons are all aware of the difficulties facing young people leaving school and trying to gain employment.

Inez Murray, the owner and Manager of the Nursery said: “Employing school

Chloe McCusker, CAI apprentice

leavers is not all plain sailing but the pleasure of seeing our apprentices finishing their qualification and graduating far outweighs any pain. Just like our children, we aim to give them the best possible start.”

www.fourseasonsnurseries.co.uk

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Details, Ally Wallace

Art at the heart of Skypark

New Art Exhibition: ‘Details’ by Ally Wallace

Petrosphere Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art 2012 20th April - 7th May | Level -2, Skypark

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lasgow International Festival of Visual Art 2012, one of the UK’s boldest visual arts events, will continue its tradition of bringing together exhibitions by the best international and local artists, from Turner Prize winners and nominees to the most exciting emerging talent. The Festival will build on the successes of previous editions, showcasing work by more than 130 artists across nearly 50 of Glasgow’s best permanent and temporary exhibition venues spanning the length and breadth of the city.

of projects between 5 artists based in Glasgow, and 5 artists based in Athens.

Understanding that these cities share strong similarities as catalysts for ideas and places to live and practice, PETROSPHERE becomes a platform to explore this through dialogue, contradiction and artistic play.

Skypark 1 Reception Gallery 12th March - 30th April

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solo exhibition of artworks by Ally Wallace, produced during his recent two-month residency at RMJM, Skypark. For the duration of the residency, the artist worked in response to the architectural firm’s office environment, making sculptures, drawings and paintings relating to equipment, furniture, architectural models, books and views out of the 9th floor windows.

The 18 day festival programme, running from the 20th April – 7th May will feature over 85 one-off events and key commissions at GoMA, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Tramway.

The new work developed for this group exhibition which will be shown in Skypark, features sculpture, drawing, photography, printmaking, performance, and video. The exhibition will be curated in situ by the artists themselves. Science fiction / lament / design proposition / myth / colourfield : a logic emerges from the territories that each work presents. www.glasgowinternational.org

The exhibition is in two parts, showing simultaneously in the Skypark Reception Gallery and in RMJM. Please contact RMJM to arrange an appointment to view the artwork within their reception area, email glasgow@rmjm.com, or call 0141 275 3410

The Festival is pleased to present PETROSPHERE, part of an ongoing series

Petrosphere supported by Creative Scotland

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Project supported by Creative Scotland and RMJM

YWCA First Arts Fair Starts 7th June | Level -2, Skypark

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lasgow artist, Clare Crines, has become Arts Patron for charity, Glasgow YWCA. Owner of Six Foot Gallery based in the Pentagon Centre and a lecturer at the Glasgow School of Art, Clare was keen to the support the charity as her daughter had attended one of their after school clubs in Gartnethill.

As Patron, Clare will help organise and attend arts events to help raise funds for the charity, which is one of the city’s oldest charitable organisations.

Clare said, “Without the Glasgow YWCA many women would be unable to work and for others their courses are a real lifeline for those who have undergone troubled circumstances, often suffering from abusive relationships. They offer a place of refuge as well as a learning opportunity and the chance to meet women who have come from similar backgrounds and gone on to flourish”.

The first Arts Fair will take place at Skypark in Unit 162b, people will have the chance to view and buy works from many of the city’s aspiring artists.

Artworks created by Clare (pictured) and also Executive Director, RoseAnne Dempster, will also be on show.

RoseAnne Dempster added, “Like many charities we are suffering from funding cuts and have to look at innovative ways to raise funds. Clare’s boundless energy and enthusiasm not too mention her skills; will make this event a great night.”

Entry into the Arts Fair is free and artwork is priced from only £50, with some cheaper jewellery items also on sale.

Founded in 1874, Glasgow YWCA has assisted thousands of young women, initially providing accommodation for women seeking work in the city. Today the organisation provides a pro-active learning and support centre in a wide range of skills courses, providing personal development to enable women to get back into work. In addition, the organisation provides after school care and crèche services.

Further information is available from www.ywcaglasgow.org or contact Sharon McEwan at Loop PR on 0141 354 6542 or sharonm@prbyloop.com

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Skypark Services NEW! NEW! ATM ON SITE Following on from the outcome of the first site survey questionnaire, one request which struck a chord with quite a few tenants was for an ATM on site. This new service, offers free cash withdrawals, and has now been installed in Skypark 1 Reception.

HARVEY’S DRY CLEANERS DRY CLEANING | LAUNDRY | IRONING | ALTERATIONS| SHOE REPAIR | KEY CUTTING Be prepared for that important meeting or social event with a handy dry cleaning service.

Monday and Thursday, 9.30-11am Email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com for a price list, or pop in to see them, they are in the room just off the stairwell

from Reception in Skypark 1.

FITNESS CLASSES Keep fit at your own pace with Cardio combat, Zumba and Pilates classes, with lunchtime and afterwork timings to fit in with your working day. Email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com for details

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pharmacy PRESCRIPTION SERVICE A convenient prescription drop-off and pick-up service is available, free for Skypark occupiers, from the innovative Reach Pharmacy group. Available at Skypark 1 reception, this service runs daily from Monday to Friday. Deposit your prescription slip by 10am, along with a contact number and details of where you work in the secure box, and Reach will deliver it to your office by 1pm the same day. For further details please email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com www.reachpharmacy.com www.hillheadpharmacy.co.uk

FOUR SEASONS AT SKYPARK Skypark’s very own award winning Nursery, Four Seasons, provides high quality childcare on your doorstep. Four Seasons has been established since 1995, catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery is also registered for out-of-school places for children aged 5 to 12.

The nursery is open between 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, and is located at Level 0. The entrance is between the rear entrance to the SP1 Reception and the entrance to SP2.

We operate a subsidised parking scheme for parents working within Skypark taking full time nursery spaces.

For further details or to make an appointment to arrange to view the facilities please contact Four Seasons: t: 0141 248 5557 | e: skypark@fourseasonsnurseries.co.uk www.fourseasonsnurseries.co.uk

PRESSURE DROP MASSAGES We have introduced a massage service for Skypark residents.

Pressure Drop Massage will be in Skypark 1 on the first Friday of every month. The next session is Friday 4th May, between 11 and 3pm.

To book your massage email kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

BEAUTY DAY Keep yourself glamorous and groomed, from eyebrow waxes to nail makeovers, with on site beauty days from LA Beauty All Skypark residents will receive a 20% discount on a range of beauty treatments.

The next Beauty days are scheduled for 29th March & 26th April.

For a full list of treatments and to book: email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

Pressure Drop offer seated acupressure massages in an ergonomically designed chair with no need to remove any clothing and don’t use any oil. Working over the upper and lower back, arms, hands, shoulders, neck and head, the treatment relaxes the client into a deep meditative state that is similar to a power nap. The last 5 minutes of the treatment serves to invigorate and refresh the client so he/she is ready to return to work feeling calm yet alert.

20 minutes, £8.50 | 15 minutes, £7.00 | 10 minutes, £5.00

Discounts Galore

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SIX new discount packages are on offer this month . . .

CLUB MOATIVATION Facilities include: Full Cardio and Resistance Gym, 14m Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi

£26 per month

Exclusive rate for Skypark Residents (NO joining fee) Membership entitles you to other fantastic benefits within the gym & hotel, just contact them for details

0141 306 9901 | club.cpglasgow@qmh-hotels.com Crowne Plaza Hotel, Congress Road, Glasgow, G3 8QT

Local leisure club, Club Moativation at the Crowne Plaza, have been added to our list of reduced gym membership deals. Also based at Crowne, Isis Health & Beauty are offering a fantastic 15% off treatments (Spa days excluded).

Virgin Holidays have given an exclusive discount on all holidays this includes sale priced holidays - the perfect opportunity to start planning and saving on that summer holiday!

Another local hair & beauty offering comes from Miu, just down the road in Finnieston. This, along with our regular 20% discount with LA Beauty, should give you every excuse to pamper yourself this spring!

Skypark will be launching a new discount card, which will offer superb money off deals - all listed in an easy monthly online update.

This fab new service will be unveiled to coincide with our new-look intranet. Coming soon.....

30th March - 1st April Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh EH28 8NB www.thescottishgolfshow.co.uk

Buy the ticket in advance for £15, follow this link www.thescottishgolfshow.co.uk/tickets and receive all of this . . . * Free Game of Golf at Craigielaw GC • Free Game of Golf at Westerwood GC • Free Game of Golf at The Glen GC • Season ticket to the Johnnie Walker Championship • Free Callaway HEX Black Tour Golf Ball

15% DISCOUNT

OFF ALL TREATMENTS (exclusions apply) for all Skypark Residents

Crowne Plaza Glasgow, Conress Road, Glasgow G3 8QT 0141 306 9909 | info@isisbeauty.co.uk | www.isisbeauty.co.uk

10% OFF everything quote ‘Skypark’

1058 Argyle St, G3 8LY | 0141 221 7316 hello@theshopofinterest.co.uk | www.theshopofinterest.co.uk

Skypark residents receive

5% OFF all holidays SKYPARK

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(includes sale prices) Visit our store in Debenhams 97 Argyle St., G2 8AR 0844 573 5924

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Our new website is launched!

Take a look - www.skyprk-glasgow.com. If you want your company to be featured as one of our tenants, then we want to hear from you.

Email Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com with a brief description of your company and what you like about working at Skypark, along with contact details and a logo or picture that represents your company.

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