Skyline 7: The Social Media Week Issue

Skyline

AUTUMN 2012

Issue 7: Social Media Week Issue

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Issue 7: Social Media Week Issue

IN THIS ISSUE

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Tenant Profile: Sans Peur

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Creative Space Launch

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Go Social at Skypark

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SkyScoop: What’s New

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Diary Dates: up & coming events

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Vision Africa Exhibition

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5x50 Challenge

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On-site Services

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No Siesta Fiesta & Charity Abseil round-up

A Better Way to Work: Travel Surgeries

Special Promotions & Discounts

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Go Green . . .

New recycling scheme

V.Ships Charity Bike Ride Challenge

Four Seasons Nursery

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Skyline SkylineAutumn Spring 2012 2011

Follow Skypark on Facebook and Twitter

WELCOME Welcome to the latest edition of Skyline which we’ve given a social media theme to celebrate Social Media Week 2012 kicking off on the 24th September.

It’s been an action packed summer here at Skypark what with our Vision Africa exhibition in reception; the launch of our new creative space with five new creative companies joining us; our hosting of the GSA degree show, and our support for the Four Seasons Nursery Olympics. Despite the weather you danced and joined in our No Siesta Fiesta charity abseil raising a whopping £20k for Barnardo’s and Cash for Kids – what an amazing achievement and thank you everyone for taking part!

Angela Higgins Owner/Director Resonance Capital

In this issue we feature Tim Wright, curator of Social Media Week Glasgow (page 7). Social Media Week (SMW) will run from 24-28 September in cities around the world including Glasgow, Berlin, Chicago and Los Angeles. The week of FREE events creates an exciting and dynamic platform connecting people, content and conversations around emerging trends in social and mobile media and brings hundreds of thousands of people together from across the globe. This year’s event theme is empowering change through collaboration using social media to transform access to education, employment, health and social inclusion. Skypark will be hosting the SMW hub lounge and holding a number of events between 24-28 September on the 6th floor of Skypark 1, ranging from, getting started in social media, to networking to crowdsourcing.

Ken Barrett Owner/Director Resonance Capital

There’s also a fabulous makeover competition to be won on page 18 with The Garment District in association with House of Fraser, Edinburgh so don’t forget to enter! What better way to brighten up your wardrobe as autumn approaches.

As our tenant community grows and collaborates bringing new and exciting social events and exhibitions, Skypark becomes an even more exciting place to work. Thanks for helping to create our community and for being a part of it!

Best wishes

Mark Holmes Asset Manager Moorfield Group

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

Malcolm McFetridge Centre Manager Skypark

Lynne Feighan Deputy Centre Manager Skypark

Lisa Kirsop Tenant Services Skypark

Kelly Naylor Concierge & Events Skypark

IssueIssue 5: Reinventing 6: Buildingthe a community workplace

Have ‘no fear’ Sans Peur is here!

In this issue we meet Paul Gisbey, managing director and one of the founders of Sans Peur a new company at Skypark.

Sans Peur was established in 2011 and has four staff based in the office, each from an ex-military background. The company was founded to provide a spectrum of security solutions to vessels trading in High Risk Areas (HRA) with recognised pirate activity around the world. Sans Peur is the only UK company to operate in Nigerian waters and it has recently acquired new business to look after super yachts operating in Asia. The company also provides on land close protection services for VIPs from various industries.

Paul Gisbey MD, tells us what attracted Sans Peur to Skypark. Paul explains “Apart from the great soup in the café and the friendly atmosphere, we are delighted to be situated in one of the Glasgow skyline’s most iconic modern buildings. There is also a shipping community in Skypark so I feel that can only be positive for Sans Peur.”

Paul goes on to give the background to the name of the business and an overview of what they get involved in, “Sans Peur simply means, ‘without fear’ in French. As I understand, the term was introduced by the Norman Vikings and was used as a motto for the Sutherland clan in the Highlands of Scotland. It was then adopted as a motto by The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders with which both Lachlan and I served with distinction in the likes of Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq amongst others.

We felt this fitted well with our values and what we are trying to achieve and what we stand for.”

“Sans Peur provides ex-British military guards on vessels trading within the HRA which is any area with recognised pirate activity. The HRA is increasing all the time as pirates venture further out from the Somalian coastline. Any vessels trading in this area are at major risk so we firmly believe that armed security teams are the only proper way to protect crew

Network know how If you’re thinking about establishing a business networking group at Skypark then we can help you get this off the ground, give you a meeting space and even help you to promote it! It can be whatever you want it to be from an informal breakfast to a coffee break. There’s a bottle of champagne up for grabs to the first Skypark company that gets our networking group off the ground. Inspired? Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com is open to ideas!

and cargo alike. We have invested a lot over the last year to get the appropriate licenses throughout the HRA and have an excellent infrastructure in place to grow the business.

“We will protect any vessel that is entering the HRA. We are the preferred security provider with a large commercial ship management company but we are also on the panel of providers for 2 superyacht companies in Asia who operate in the Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius which are all within the HRA or very close proximity; this is an area of the market we are very excited about.”

Paul finishes, “We are the only security company in the UK licensed to operate in Nigerian waters and we also offer in-port security; our licence is granted by the Nigerian authorities (exclusively). We are currently quoting for a shipping company in Turkey who want vessels protected during their stay in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Again, this is a new area of the market and we are the only UK company licensed to do this.”

Further information is available from: allan@sanspeur.co.uk or by phone at any time: +44 (0)7958 007 685. Alternatively, visit us online at www.sanspeur.co.uk for more information on all of our services and other contact details.

SHERYL’S A COMPETITION WINNER!

Sheryl before and after her style makeover!

We’re delighted to announce that our summer competition winner was Sheryl McQuade of Travel 2 at Skypark. Sheryl won a £150 colour and consultation with Rainbow Rooms International hair at their Great Western Road salon.

Congratulations Sheryl! www.rainbowroominternational.com

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New recycling scheme introduced to Skypark

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ur aim is to increase the amount of waste being recycled on-site from the current 22% to 95% by next year, in conjunction with new government legislation.

Here’s how you can do your bit . . .

The blue/orange bin is for everything that is NOT biodegradable. Where possible please clean out food containers before placing in the bin.

The brown bin is for food waste and all organic matter.

Glass, batteries, ink and toner cartridges, biohazards and large items of cardboard should be kept separate from these two bins.

Large cardboard items should be dealt with as normal - leave to one side where your cleaning staff should place outside your office at the end of each day. If you have a particularly large volume of items please call Centre Management on 0141 221 6868 to have this removed by a member of the team as soon as possible.

Ink and toner cartridges can be left with Kelly at reception, where they are collected and recycled, raising money for CHAS, Yorkhill’s children charity.

If you have any questions about the new recycling scheme, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Lynne on 0141 221 6868 or Lynne@skypark-glasgow.com

Please leave these items in a place specified by your company, where your cleaning staff will safely dispose it.

All food/organic waste in this bin...

All non-organic waste in this bin...

synthetic material paper • cardboard newspapers magazines metal • tins • foil cans • plastic polystyrene aerosols

except these items...

used plasters

nappies

ink & toner cartridges

batteries

large cardboard items

glass

Skypark welcomes five new companies on-site as new creative space launches

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kypark has launched its first bespoke collaborative space designed to meet the needs of creative companies and is delighted to announce that Safehinge, Crear Weddings, Pocapoc, Th!nkFrog Marketing and Skylark PR have arrived.

Image shows left to right Philip Ross and Martin Izod of Safehinge

The space was created in response to research carried out by Skypark last year and jointly with the companies themselves. Located in Skypark 3, the

self-contained space comprises a design workshop, a board room, and a break out room with an open-plan office to enable a collaborative work environment.

Angela Higgins, Skypark’s asset manager says: “The space is the first of a number of designer work spaces to be created as a result of our research findings here on-site. Collaboration was a key theme coming through with many of the businesses stating they were keen to share ideas as a route to grow their businesses. The launch of the space is an exciting development as it will allow us to learn and attract even more businesses from this vibrant sector.”

Martin Izod, director of Safehinge and spokesperson for the group said “We’re all delighted to be here at Skypark with its panoramic views of the city and amazing location. We’re looking forward to meeting our fellow Skyparkers at the socials and in the meantime why not drop in for a cuppa and meet the team!”

The five creative companies that have joined Skypark’s first bespoke collaborative space are: Safehinge Ltd is a growing and award winning product design company that stemmed from The Glasgow School of Art. The company is the UK’s leading provider of durable integrated and retrofit aluminium finger guards for doors, supplying to the education, retail & leisure and healthcare sectors. Recognised as one of PSYBT’s top 100 best performing businesses, Safehinge is a Scottish Enterprise high growth company. www.safehinge.com Crear Weddings and space to create, is an inspirational working space with accommodation on the west coast of Scotland, connecting individuals and organisations across the arts through innovative collaborations. www.crearweddings.co.uk Pocapoc Creative is a multi disciplinary agency helping clients develop great brands, with a focus on brand strategy, design and digital communications. www.pocapoc.co.uk Th!nkFrog Marketing provides marketing solutions for SME businesses across a wide range of sectors from leisure to construction www.thinkfrogmarketing.co.uk Skylark PR is a bespoke consultancy specialising in events and communications for the commercial property and broadcast sectors. www.skylarkpublicrelations.com

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GO SOCIAL @SKYPARK: Calling all social media rookies If you’re feeling baffled by the hype around social media, then all that’s about to change. From the 24th to 28th September, Skypark will transform into a venue as it plays host to Social Media Week 2012 and all social media rookies at all life’s ages and stages are invited to take part in this FREE worldwide event!

24-28 September

SMW will showcase Glasgow as a major hub for the world’s largest and most Tim Wright, Twintangibles international social media happening exploring the social, cultural and economic impact of social media. The city will be participating alongside 15 other iconic locations including Los Angeles, Barcelona, Vancouver, Chicago, Seoul, Hong Kong and Berlin.

Tim Wright, one of the event organisers, gives the low down on what’s in it for Skypark companies and employees that want to learn more but don’t know where to start. Tim says “This year’s theme is about everyone gaining access to social media, empowering change through collaboration and making use of these technologies.

“It’s not just for marketing people and it’s not just about Facebook and Twitter – it’s about a proactive way of transforming access to education, employment, health and well being and social inclusion. This is a superb opportunity for companies and their employees to find out more about how social technologies can introduce big changes in the work place or in their personal lives. The events are free, incredibly diverse and you can hold your own event as well. If you want to know more then get in touch with me or just visit the website at www.socialmediaweek.org/glasgow.”

Last year Glasgow held 118 free events in 5 days featuring internationally renowned speakers and global brands like Nokia and Google, making it one of the most successful cities in the history of the movement. The novel crowd sourced format means the majority of the free events are created by its participants, ensuring diversity, inclusion and creativity.

Skypark will hold a series of events, including a PeoplePerHour networking event for the creative industry - devised and hosted by Th!nkFrog Marketing here on-site. The event will be the first of its kind in Glasgow to allow instant connectivity with fellow networkers using QR codes. Using the networking space as an interactive art gallery, freelancers will be given the choice to visually display their work and power social interaction via the use of QR codes - a barcode that provides an easy link to finding more information online using a smart phone.

Aylish Jarvie of PeoplePerHour, the website that connects small business owners with freelancers explains: “We’re excited about the opportunity to meet some of our Glaswegian users; in fact Louise at Th!nkFrog Marketing is one of them! This event is also a great chance for people to try a new kind of networking; showcasing their work rather than just telling people what they can do and we’re really excited to be a part of Social Media Week Glasgow.”

Louise Graham of Th!nkFrog Marketing says: “Having attended many networking events we identified an opportunity to bring creative talent to life through thinking differently about the way we connect offline with the online community. 2012 sees the trend for #point&know – a growing need for people to be able to simply engage with a message via one click. It seemed alien to me that networking events have not evolved past the “Business bumph table” to a more interactive approach. With this idea we approached PeoplePerHour and Social Media Week, Glasgow seemed to be a perfect opportunity to launch our new concept. For anyone interested in getting involved you can register here socialmediaweek.org/blog/event/people-per-hourmeet-up-hosted-by-thnkfrog-marketing or contact victoria@ thinkfrogmarketing.co.uk or Louise on 07500 660522.”

The hub lounge and other events will be held on the 6th floor of Skypark 1 throughout the week, some of these events include: ‘Why your boss should love social media’ hosted by Keith McMean on 24th September ‘PeoplePerHour Meet Up’ hosted by Th!nkFrog Marketing on Thursday 27th September ‘Crowdfunding – what’s next?’ hosted by Twintangibles on 28th September Keep up to date with SMW events news here socialmediaweek.org and facebook.com/skyparkglasgow For further information contact: Tim Wright +44(0)7717 714 595 | tim@twintangibles.co.uk twintangibles is a business advisory, research and consultancy company based in Glasgow helping organisations derive value for the use of social technology. Particular areas of expertise include crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, social audit, and organisational social collaboration.

what’s new

SkyScoop

Follow Skypark on Facebook and Twitter

Charity Spot Having a clear out? Don’t forget that you can drop off bric-a-brac, books, clothes, shoes & accessories as charity donations for Barnardo’s to Kelly our lovely concierge based at reception.

Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who got involved in all the charity events held at Skypark this year. Over £20k was raised for Barnardo’s and Cash for Kids from the abseil.

Over £50k was raised for Sports Relief through week long events including a bake sale in Skypark 1 and raffle in O2, as well as donations over the phone.

Most recently Seatec hosted a Strawberry Tea for Breast Cancer Care, raising £502.65.

Why not do your bit and take up the 5x50 challenge for a charity of your choice!

Get set for ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ style campaign

In case you’ve not seen it, we’ve launched a ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ style bill board campaign ‘Skypark is…’, featuring staff as models that represent our thriving business community. The 20 foot tall billboards are visible from the Clydeside Expressway so make sure that you take a look the next time you drive past. Cosmopolitans all round and a massive thank you to everyone that took part!

Glasgow School of Art Degree Show This summer Skypark featured as a sponsor and an exhibition space for the Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA) Degree Show 2012. We also played host to the one and only ‘alternative’ street party.

The Skypark campus featured work by over 200 graduating students incorporating Communication Design, Fashion and Textiles, Interiors, Silversmithing and Jewellery, Product Design and Product Design Engineering. The Degree Show showcased work by a new generation of talent following in the footsteps of celebrated fashion designer Jonathan Saunders, PDE graduates Andy Lauder, Design Manager for Apple in the USA and Jonathan Biddle, Design Manager for Kindle/Amazon – USA, and more.

Among the award-winning designs on show this year was ‘Dementia Dog’ a feasibility study looking at the benefits that dogs can bring to people with dementia. Since winning the Design Council’s Living Well With Dementia Challenge the project has received funding from both the Design Council and Scottish Government and is now running in collaboration between Alzheimer Scotland, Dogs for the Disabled, Guide Dogs UK and Glasgow School of Art designers.

Angela Higgins, Skypark’s asset manager said: “As a passionate supporter of the city’s artistic heritage we are proud that Skypark was a sponsor and a venue for this year’s degree show. It’s refreshing that such creative talent is here and we hope that our businesses and talent will find it mutually beneficial to be alongside one another. We’re looking forward to next year’s show already.”

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DIARY DATES For details of all the latest event listings visit: www.skypark-glasgow.com/events

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5x50 Challenge 9th September - 28th October Run, walk, jog or cycle 5km for 50 days for charity or for your own personal goals www.5x50.co.uk

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‘PeoplePerHour Meet Up’ hosted by Th!nkFrog Marketing, Thursday 27th ‘Crowdfunding – what’s next?’ hosted

by Twintangibles, Friday 28th More events at Skypark to be announced. Look out for updates on our social media.

Dr Bike Monday 1st October

By Level -2 bike racks FREE bike tune-ups.

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Site Socials First Thursday of every month Visit the events page online for any variations to the schedule.

Massage First Friday of every month 7th Sept, 5th Oct, 9th Nov, 7th Dec 11am-3pm, Skypark 1 Acupressure massage to help relax you after a busy week.

Cycle Club 15th, 22nd & 29th September email Robert.brogan@O2.com for details of future cycle dates.

Quiz Night Thursday 1st November More details TBA.

Blood Bus Beauty day Last Thursday of every month 27th Sept, 25th Oct, 29th Nov Skypark 1, 20% off all treatments with LA Beauty.

Monday 3rd December 0900-11.30 & 1300-1530 The Blood Bus will be conveniently located on-site this December, giving you the opportunity to give blood, with minimum effort.

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No Siesta

Fiesta!

Over 100 people abseiled off the Skypark building

Andy Parks of Clyde 1 Radio, taking the plunge for CFKs

CAPTION COMPETITION We have a bottle of champagne to give away for the best caption that sums up No Siesta Fiesta! All you need to do is take your pick from the photos from the Facebook album and then send your caption entry to Kelly@ skypark-glasgow.com. The best caption will be published in the next issue!

Despite the weather our June event No Siesta Fiesta was a stunning success.

Thanks to everyone who marched to the Latino beat and partied into the wee small hours. We hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of the Skyparkers who took part in the charity abseil. You raised a whopping £20,983.90 total for Barnardo’s and Cash for Kids!

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who took part. Your efforts will make a difference to help the families and children that the charities support.

The team from Indez getting into the spirit of the Fiesta!

San Peur joined us in style!

The Hog, courtesy of Edenmill Farm

The ladies braving the Miami Ride!

Selina and the stilt walker!

Check out the rest of the the days photos on our Facebook page

One of the youngest members to take on the bucking bronco!

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Graham Walker of Roadtrafficlaw.com who single-handedly raised over ÂŁ5k

Ken Barrett, George Bowie, Mark Holmes and Mary Glasgow ready to take the plunge!

Graham Walker handing over the cheque to the Barnardo’s team.

Angela Higgins handing over the cheque for Cash for Kids to George Bowie

Vision Africa opens first UK children’s photography exhibition at Skypark

A showcase of talent by the next Kenyan generation A Scottish family is celebrating 10 years of founding its Kenyan charity – Vision Africa – by holding a first showcase exhibition of children’s photography called ‘Through My Eyes’ at Skypark running to the 16th September. The exhibition set to tour the UK, USA and Kenya, will feature a body of work created by Kenyan children aged from 3 to 20, giving a child’s eye view of the things they love or are important to them while showcasing the talent of the next generation.

Vision Africa is a UK based children’s charity working with orphaned and disadvantaged children in Kenya. The charity was founded by a Scottish couple John and Vera Packard in 2001 and is now helmed by their grand-daughter Deborah Kimathi in Kenya. The exhibition has been created by her UK-based brother Philip Ross who has his own company Safehinge Ltd on-site.

John and Vera Packard founded Vision Africa after spending two years in Kenya working at a children’s home, inspired by people with a passion for making a difference in their own communities.

13 Unit in Kandara and the oldest attend our four Seed of Hope vocational training centres. We hope that everyone in Scotland will enjoy this unique insight in to our work and the lives of the children of Kenya and will consider supporting their future through Vision Africa. It is a privilege for us to showcase the talent of these amazing young people. They have so much potential but are simply lacking opportunities.”

Philip Ross explains how he is involved in shaping the charity’s future. Philip says: “Vision Africa was founded by my grandparents and their work has been a big part of my life. I want to continue to support the charity and see it grow and succeed. I know how lucky I was with my own education providing the basis for setting up my own company that designs useful products. I believe the best way to help the children and youth in places such as the Kibera slum in Nairobi is to provide quality education and training that will allow them to work their way out of poverty. It is the least I can do to show my gratitude for the support I have received in my own life and business.”

“I have been unable to contribute much to the charity over the past 5 years while I have been getting my own business - Safehinge based here at Skypark - off the ground. I wanted to help out in a way I know best by creating a great event and ‘selling’ the charity and their fantastic work to as many new people as possible. It is also a great way to utilise the skills I have learned in my own business and to do good with it.

“Deborah and I, and on behalf of all of the children who took part would like to thank Skypark for helping us to host ‘Through My Eyes’. With over 3,700 people based here it’s a great opportunity to showcase the children’s work and hopefully bring new supporters to help secure the future of charity.”

The charity was set up to improve resources and facilities so that the couple could build projects that would have a long-term, positive impact on the neediest children and youths of grass root Kenyan communities.

Deborah Kimathi, field director of Vision Africa outlines the aims and the work of the charity: “We work with approximately 3800 children throughout the year and provide care, shelter, food or education for over 1800 needy children and youths on a daily basis. Our aim is to empower community based organisations to facilitate growth, enhance services and work towards giving a brighter future to their children and their communities. We do this by partnering with children’s and youth projects. The core of everything we do is to ‘Give a Child a Future’ and this means building that future through provision, protection and preparation.

“As part of Vision Africa’s tenth anniversary celebrations we wanted to give our supporters the opportunity to learn more about our work with children in Kenya and give a true insight into the lives of the children.

“The most important people at the projects that we partner with are the children and youths and we decided that they should be the ones to showcase the projects. We gave a group of children from each project a camera and asked them to each take photographs of five things they feel are important or that they love.

“The photographers ranged in age from three years to twenty years. Photographs were taken at projects throughout Kenya with a variety of landscapes from slums to semi-arid areas. The results were amazing so we decided to take a selection of the photographs and create the “Through My Eyes” exhibition which will tour Kenya, the UK and the USA. “Our young photographers are based at thirteen projects throughout Kenya. The youngest are from the St Andrews Baby

Angela Higgins, asset manager of Skypark said: “We are delighted to welcome ‘Through My Eyes’, to Skypark and are thrilled to help celebrate the amazing work of Deborah’s and Philip’s family and the children of Vision Africa.

“Our ethos is to build a thriving community for tenants to enjoy and as part of that we support many good causes. We wanted to help Philip and Deborah by not only giving space to the exhibition but to mark its significance by opening it up to local school children as an activity to take part and enjoy.

Glaswegian children will be invited to view the exhibition to see how children in Kenya are growing up. The children will help to create phase 2 of the exhibition by taking their own photos of things they love or are important to them. Overall it will aim to show the similarities and differences between children living in Glasgow and Kenya and widen support for Vision Africa by reaching a new audience.”

The exhibition is held in Skypark 1 Reception Gallery until 28th September. www.vision-africa.org

Issue 7: Social Media Week Issue 5k individually or in groups. The online community will allow users to register for the event, link with other challengers, receive training advice and importantly, motivate one another to keep going over the 50 days. On the 28th of October 2012, the participants will come together for a celebration and final 5 km run at locations across the UK and select international sites.

In order to participate, a small registration fee of £5 is required, which will go towards supporting the 5x50 challenge’s charity partner. After registration, participants will also have the option to raise funds for a charity of their choice.

Mo Farah did it in 13 minutes – How long will it take you?

Whether it takes you 15 minutes or an hour, everyone can benefit from the post-Olympic fever sweeping the nation by taking part in a new and exciting athletic challenge which launches on 9th of September 2012. Groups and individuals in the UK and beyond, will embark on a 50 day athletic challenge that is suitable for everyone. The 5x50 event challenges you to run, jog, walk or cycle 5 km a day for 50 continuous days. Participants are supported by an online community that will help bring everyone, from couch potatoes to potential 2016 Team GBers, together to achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle.

The 5x50 launch day will see challengers complete their first official 5 kilometres on the 9th of September. Participants are supported via a website www.5x50.co.uk to complete their daily

The core team of challengers behind 5x50 come from different backgrounds and have varying levels of fitness. They are a group of friends that quickly realised they all shared a passion for improving their fitness. They were all particularly inspired by co-founders, Kelly Mason’s and Raymond Wallace’s efforts to complete a similar challenge in the New Year. This shared passion and inspirational leaders resulted in the creation of the 5x50 core team.

Throughout the challenge, the 5x50 core team will motivate participants by sharing their stories, training tips and bringing participants together for their daily 5k. Founder Kelly Mason comments

“This challenge started with a vision to make sport part of everyone’s daily life. Not everyone will run a marathon, but anyone can complete the 5x50 challenge and experience the physical and psychological benefits that come from taking part”.

The website is open for registrations now. Participants can start their training and be a part of the 5x50 challenge community by visiting www.5x50.co.uk

Smarter Travel A brand new government funded project called A Better Way to Work is stopping off at our site social on 6th September. It’s a great way to find out how you can travel more sustainably, keep fit and save money all at the same time. The Travel Surgery, Cycle Training and Dr Bike is offered free as part of one-to-one or group consulting sessions to anyone interested in changing the way they travel to work!

The project offers some fantastic services, travel incentives and advice which are designed to assist the individual in a variety of ways, these include: • •

personalised travel planning advice. incentives to those currently driving to work to try Glasgow’s public transport network.

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free cycling maps and cycle computers to encourage new cyclists. free annual membership to the City Car Club. free pedometers. free cycle training. free two week loans of good quality bikes. advice on car sharing and eco-driving a Dr Bike service for new cyclists

The Better Way to Work team will be providing information on all of these services at the site social.

They will also be taking bookings for the one-toone Travel Planning Surgeries, to be held on 26th September If you require any further information on the project please contact gerry@thebikestation.org.uk

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The V.Ships team at the start of their epic cycle journey

Three tired men at the first stop on day 2!

The V.Ships Flyers The team arrived at their Paris destination, Escles Saint Pierre

A team of five members from V.Ships took on the arduous task of cycling 300 miles from London to Paris this August, to raise money and awareness for the charity, The Mission to Seafarers. James Muir, Faye Carson, Mark Myles, Maciek Bejm and Terje Lovoll set off on the cycle ride on 15th August and arrived in Paris on the 19th August, raising a whopping £3,314.45 and counting!

You can still donate by visiting www.justgiving. com/Pat-Stroud. All continuing support is greatly appreciated.

The Mission to Seafarers was founded in 1856 and funded entirely by voluntary donations, the Mission to Seafarers offers emergency assistance and support to crews around the world. Whether victims of piracy or those shipwrecked or stranded, we’re there for the globe’s merchant seafarers of all ranks, nationalities and belief.

New Fitness Class!

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS We have introduced a new fitness class to help keep you toned and in tip-top shape!

Clare Buchanan (who runs the regular pilates class) will be taking the class every Tuesday at 12.20-12.50pm in Skypark 1.

The first class is FREE on 4th September, £4 thereafter.

Email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com to book your place.

For details of any of the services below, email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com or call 0141 221 5164

Weight Loss Clinic

Concierge Kelly@skyparkglasgow.com or call 0141 221 5164

angelah4cambridge @gmail.com

Farm Shop Delivery FREE to Skypark every Thursday

Travel Clinic Every Wednesday info@thetravelclinicglasgow.co.uk

Recycling

Cycle club

Paper/plastic/glass aluminium/food ink & toner cartridges

Email: Robert.brogan @O2.com for details

On-site Nursery

Mobile phone advice

www.fourseasonsnurseries.co.uk

1st Wednesday of every month

Fitness Classes Pilates / Zumba Cardio Combat Bootcamp

Prescription Drop-off with REACH PHARMACY

Dry Cleaners

Beauty Days Last Thursday of every month

Dry cleaning Alterations / Laundry Ironing / Shoe repair

FREE Wifi Car Rental on your doorstep

www.citycarclub.co.uk

Throughout Skypark 1

Massage Meeting Days rooms 1st Friday of every month

From £10 p.h. / £60 p.d.

FREE

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New Services at Skypark Edenmill Farm Shop brings fresh new service to Skypark

We’ve just launched a brand new delivery service with Blanefield based Edenmill Farm Shop who featured at our stormingly successful No Siesta Fiesta event.

Mark Gibson is the fourth generation of his family to be involved in farming and prides himself on providing quality local produce from vension, pork and beef, to plants and even Christmas trees. Eden Mill offers a diverse range of produce from cooked meats, salads to gourmet burgers and sausages and will cater for any event. He is a regular at the thriving Farmers’ market circuit in Glasgow and the central belt.

Mark says “I can provide great quality, local produce to Skypark customers for any event. All beef comes from our own naturally reared Aberdeen Angus herd. Our venison is wild and all other meats are locally sourced and have less than 50 food miles.

We can account for every step of your food’s journey from the pasture to your plate.”

Edenmill is offering FREE delivery to Skypark customers: order by Wednesday for delivery on Thursday.

Visit www.edenmill.co.uk click ‘Skypark’ and select from a wide range of fresh farm produce, enter ‘15OFF’ at checkout to receive your 15% discount, exclusive to Skypark residents.

Want to Lose Weight?

Angela is here to help!

If you feel it’s time to change your eating habits then the Cambridge Weight Loss Clinic now available on-site, could be just the thing to help you take those first steps to a healthier, happier you.

Angela Harrison, our Cambridge Weight Plan consultant is running a Skypark clinic 2 days per week and having been through the clinic herself understands how to help support you.

Car Valet Service Starts Tuesday 4th September Operates every Tuesday.

We have launched a brand new Car Valet Service. JJ’s Mobile Valet comes highly recommended by regular on-site customers.

Hassle free, your keys will be collected and dropped off at your office on the day of the valet and the car returned spic and span back to your parking space.

The service can be conveniently booked through our concierge. Email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com for a price list and reservations.

Angela explains “Since the age of 14 I’ve struggled with my weight.

I’ve yo-yo dieted and comfort ate my whole life. Using the Cambridge Weight Plan I’ve successfully lost weight, changed my lifestyle and managed to drop 5 dress sizes. It’s changed my life and I want to encourage and support others to achieve their own goals in the way my consultant supported me. There are no consultation or joining fees, nor any weekly fee. The lowest calorie option, substituting conventional food with only Cambridge products is designed for those who are at least a stone above a BMI of 25. You just pay for your meal plan products which is £42 per week for ladies under 5’ 8”and £56 per week for men and ladies 5’ 8” and over. Other meal plan options are available for those who have less weight to lose or prefer a more gradual weight loss as long as your BMI remains above 20, again you only pay for the meal plan products you use.”

Angela is now based at Skypark in Finneston and appointments are available from 4:30pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

To make an appointment contact Angela on 07753 438020 or email angelah4cambridge@gmail.com www.cambridgeweightplan.com/angelah

Calling all Skypark readers, do you have trouble deciding what to wear in the morning?

Do you find yourself looking into the depths of your jam packed wardrobe without knowing where to begin?

If you feel like you are endlessly trying on garment after garment then reverting to the “old faithful” outfit you’ve sported a million times, then this could just be the opportunity to transform your style from last season to this season.

The Garment District, in association with House of Fraser Edinburgh, are giving away a luxury personal styling and shopping experience to one lucky follower.

Learn what’s haute and what’s not from The Garment District fashion stylist, Megan Cunningham, during a tailored one on one image and style consultation.

Have yourself preened and pampered by the House of Fraser beauty experts with a complimentary makeover.

Sip on a chilled glass of bubbly and treated to lunch in the comfort of your own personal styling suite and simply let us do the rest.

Sound appealing?

If you would like to be in with the chance of winning, simply attach a photo of yourself and your reasons why to thegarmentdistrict@hotmail.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you, The Garment District (www.thegarmentdistrict.co.uk) in collaboration with House of Fraser, Edinburgh.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER ad 25% DISCOUNT Bespoke suits and shirts are not just for the CEO’s of this world.

With Stephano Dutti, everyone has access to beautiful hand tailored, bespoke suits and shirts.

Skypark has teamed up with Stefano Dutti Bespoke executive Tailors to offer an exclusive 25% discount on bespoke suit & shirt options..

That means a Business Day suit made to your exact measurements, your choice of superfine wool fabric & your style design, with 25% discount is only £181 For more info visit www.stefanodutti.co.uk or email graham@stefanodutti.co.uk

Special Offers

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR SKYPARK EMPLOYEES

15th + 18th September

Photo Shoot only £25

Photo-Genic Photography will be running a temporary photo studio within the convenient location of Skypark on Saturday 15th and Tuesday 18th September. Enjoy a 50% discount on all family, children and adult photo shoots with a 9"x 6" image from the photo shoot included. We also offer a 10% discount on all future orders.

Call or email today to find out more or book your appointment. www.photo-genic.co.uk

Tel: 07989 161 347

Email: info@photo-genic.co.uk

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The next issue is coming in December 2012.

For comments and content please contact: Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com or Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com

Mckenzie, a future Olympian?!

Four Seasons’ Olympics Day

Four Seasons at Skypark – the only on-site nursery!

Conveniently located in Skypark 1, the nursery offers a 5% discount to all Skypark employees. The fees are all inclusive of food, formula and nappies – everything to make life as a working parent as easy as possible. The nursery has been graded excellent in 6 of the 8 themes inspected recently, an indication of the quality you can expect.

Inez Murray, managing director of Four Seasons Nursery at Skypark says: “All of our rooms have been specifically designed to encourage development and provide opportunities to stimulate and challenge each child. We aim to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and health promoting environment. The nursery is renowned for building strong partnerships with our parents and preparing our children for going to school. As a partner provider we have access to government funding for our 3-5 year olds while our experienced staff implement the Curriculum for Excellence and pre-birth to three documentation.”

“If you are interested in seeing our fabulous nursery, please phone to make an appointment. We would be delighted to show you around.”

To make an appointment please contact Inez or Fiona (to arrange in advance) email skypark@fourseasonsnurseries.co.uk or call 0141 248 5557.

Friday 22nd June dawned wet and miserable. Then it decided to pour with rain and thunder and lightning at 4pm - just in time for our Four Seasons Olympics. Our planned activities outside had to be abandoned. However, we had plan B! We decorated a large room indoors with flags and posters the children had designed, marked out the starting line, got out the microphone and were ready to welcome a very large turnout of families.

The Busy Bees (our 3-5’s) ran flat races and a hurdles race which was rather reminiscent of the Grand National with falls and missed fences! The Jelly Tots (2-3’s) ran an exciting flat race. There were parent and child races where it was sometimes difficult to see who was leading who. However, the most competitive races were those for the parents – some really wanted to win!

All this was followed by afternoon tea with home baking provided by parents and the nursery children who had been busy preparing that morning. Families enjoyed the opportunity to chat together, make new friends and watch their children play.

The day was rounded up with a Busy Bees Winners’ Ceremony the children mounted the rostrum to great applause. Each child was then presented with a medal for taking part in the Olympics in true Four Seasons style with fun, enjoyment and challenge.

Skyline Online www.skypark-glasgow.com/news-press