Skyline: Issue 3, Creating a Culture

Skyline

AUTUMN

2011

Oculomotor. Kate Lampitt Adey

Issue 3: Creating a Culture

news & views from Skypark Skyline Online www.skypark-glasgow.com/news

Issue 2: Striking Issue 3:a Creating Work/Lifea Balance Culture

IN THIS ISSUE 03 Welcome 04 Skypark Services 05 Glowing Skin: Dermalogica 06 SkyFair: Site BBQ 08 Social Media Week 09 News News News!

10 Witness the Fitness 11 Discounts for Skypark Staff 12 New Art: Kate Lampitt Adey EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER EVERY WEEK: MONDAY – THURSDAY ZUMBA, YOGA & PILATES (SUITE 2.1) 19-23RD SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK (SUITE 2.1) 27TH GSA - CLASSES BEGIN (SKYPARK 5) 29TH SITE SOCIAL & FREE BIKE TUNE-UPS 30TH McMILLAN’S WORLD’S LARGEST COFFEE MORNING

EVENTS IN OCTOBER 6TH DERMALOGICA: FACE MAPPING 6TH CHEESE & WINE TASTING (SUITE 3.6) 25TH NEW ART EXHIBITION - LEI LIU 27TH SITE SOCIAL FOR FULL DETAILS ON EVENTS FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK.COM/SKYPARKGLASGOW

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WELCOME

Welcome to the third edition of Skyline: Creating a Culture

Fresh faces: If you’ve come through Skypark’s main reception recently, you’ll have noticed our new Concierge, Kelly Hughes, smiling up from the front desk. Kelly joined the Skypark team this summer, bringing with her the benefit of years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Besides presenting a helpful, polished welcome to all, Kelly is helping us to deliver a five-star service to site. Her remit includes coordinating our new fitness classes, using your feedback to implement and refine new site services. We are preparing to launch lots of new amenities in the coming months and are delighted to have Kelly on board! Email Kelly@skypark-glasgow.com if you’d like to get in touch.

Kelly Hughes Concierge and Event Services

Fresh enthusiasm: As I get to know more of the people and businesses based on site, I notice a common curiosity about your fellow tenants. Who else is here? What do they do? Is there potentially some business crossover?

We have begun to share details of Skypark tenants’ work, events and victories on Twitter and Facebook, on site-wide posters and in site newsletters. We encourage you to support each other. Put 30 minutes aside to attend each other’s events and your efforts will certainly be appreciated and reciprocated.

There’s a noticeable buzz growing on site. When our new internal website and tenants’ lounge are completed later this Autumn, you’ll have even more ways to take advantage of the business allies waiting on your doorstep.

Opportunities abound! Open your doors and reach out. Help us create a unique business culture at Skypark that mirrors the warmth and strong networks that make Glasgow a great place to live and work.

Angela Higgins Owner/Director Resonance Capital

Best wishes,

Camille camille@skypark-glasgow.com Ken Barrett Owner/Director Resonance Capital

Mark Holmes Asset Manager Moorfield Group

Camille Lorigo Marketing Manager Skypark

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Host a Meeting, Host a Conference!

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kypark offers meeting room and conferencing facilities for daily or hourly rental. Our rates are reasonable, starting at £10/hr or £60/day for a meeting room. Boardrooms are £15/hr or £90/day, and giant suites complete with furniture and city views are only £200/day! For information and bookings, call reception on 0141 221 5164.

Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Alterations & Shoe Repair is back by popular demand! Follow the signs from main reception to Forresters Dry Cleaner’s ground floor outpost. You can drop off items anytime between 8:30am – 3pm on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. A rate card is available in main reception.

forresters GLASGOW’S FINEST DRY CLEANER

Let us help you recycle.

The City Car Club

stashes environmentally friendly Toyota Prius cars at sites around Glasgow. The cars are green, affordable to hire, and there is one now based at Skypark.

Skypark residents should cite promotional code SPO347 for half price membership fee of £25.00, which can be redeemed as £25.00 driving credit. Members are sent a smart card that opens the car when held to the windscreen – no keys required! Corporate and personal memberships are available. www.citycarclub.co.uk.

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id you know Skypark provides recycling bags and free pickup for paper, aluminium and plastic waste? Furthermore, used ink and toner cartridges can be brought to the main reception for collection

by CHAS, a charity to benefit Yorkhill Hospital. For information, call reception on 0141 221 5164

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Dermalogica

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rior to Dermalogica’s recent Face Mapping® sessions for tenants, I went along for a trial session with one of their skin experts.

Needless to say I felt very vulnerable when faced with the universally glowing skin of the therapists in their training suite, and even more vulnerable when my skin was inspected under a magnifying eyepiece.

However, it was painless, enjoyable even! I did not get lectured for sleeping occasionally in my eyeliner or forgetting to moisturize. Instead I was given tasty Dermalogica sample packets and was able to ask lots of questions about exfoliating and sun damage and whether I was at the age to start using a heavy, ‘granny’ moisturizer.

Due to popular demand Dermalogica will be scheduling another FREE Face Mapping skin analysis event on October 6th for men and women here at Skypark.

Come see the Dermalogica skin experts for a Face Mapping® skin analysis, whereby one of their professional skin therapists will look at your skin and tell you how to combat a myriad of issues, and give you a prescribed pack of free samples to get your healthiest skin ever at home!

Times will be announced on Skypark Facebook, email reception@skypark-glasgow.com to book.

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o celebrate their 25th birthday, Dermalogica has launched a philanthropic campaign called FITE, which aims to extend 25,000 loans to female entrepreneurs in the developing world. Dermalogica’s mission is to provide women with access to small loans to help them start or grow their business, so they can help empower themselves, their families and communities. Visit the website and help them allocate some much needed cash – its free!!! www.Kiva.org

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SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK 19-23 SEPTEMBER '11 G

lasgow has been announced as the UK host city for Social Media Week September 2011. This positions Glasgow alongside a select group of participating cities including Berlin, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Rio De Janeiro and Milan, and offers a tremendous opportunity for Scotland to showcase its digital engagement and awareness to global peers.

The week features 12 cities hosting multiple, FREE, simultaneous events that highlight the profound impact of social media on Society, Economy and Culture. Through the week, up to 50 events will take place in different locations around Glasgow, with subjects and partners from all sectors.

Skypark will be one of the main venue partners, opening its doors as the base for the SMWk team and hosting many events during the week. You can take part! Visit www.socialmediaweek.org/glasgow for an events schedule and follow SMW Glasgow on twitter @ smwglasgow for up-to-the-minute scoops.

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THERE ANYTHING WE COULD DO TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR WORKING DAY AT SKYPARK? Please email your thoughts to kelly@skypark-glasgow.com and you will automatically be entered into our prize draw to WIN a 3 course meal for 2 at the Mint Hotel Glasgow!

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orraine Bell from VShips extends a big thank you to the customers who purchased her handmade charity cards in Skypark’s Cafe Deco over the years.

Over £200 profit has been raised and donated to various charities.

Lorraine is no longer selling her cards but is still willing to make special orders. Email lorijbell@hotmail.com.

Mentoring Opportunity Are you or your company looking for a worthwhile community project to get involved with? Glasgow Education Services are always looking for help improving young peoples’ employability skills.

You can help secondary-aged mainstream and special needs pupils through a host of business engagement projects such as: mock interviews, work experience, careers events, building CVs & filling in application forms, delivering inspirational talks, school/workplace visits, mentoring and shadowing, curriculum related projects (e.g. financial education, engineering and technical drawing, Dragons’ Den, art & marketing).

You don’t have to be a large employer and the amount of time, commitment and type of activity you do can be tailored to suit your needs. For more information contact Caroline Smith, Employability Support Officer for Glasgow City Council on 0141 580 8601.

Email: csmith@eso-nw.ea.glasgow.sch.uk

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Next Mcmillan Coffee Morning 30th September Thanks to all who supported our Macmillan Coffee Morning in May, £175.12 was raised in total. A site-wide coffee morning is planned for September 30th, stay tuned to site posters and Facebook for information on how you can get involved. Every penny counts.

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ongratulations to Carrie-Anne Mobeck from GVA who cycled from London to Paris on charity cycle ride that raised over £4,000 for Yorkhill Children’s Foundation.

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Led by Carole Bruce Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what Zumba is all about. It’s an exhilarating easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party.

Zumba Fitness blends redhot international music and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive.

Instructor, Carole Bruce, has qualifications in dance, choreography & fitness. Her Zumba teaching incorporates her love of dance and fitness – she promises you don’t have to know how to dance to attend class - just move your body and follow her lead!

Skypark employees £3.50 per class or £30 for 10 weeks (valid for 12 weeks) Non-Skypark employees - £4.00 per class or £35 for 10 weeks *10% of the course fee will be donated to O2’s Think Big charity. carole1bruce@hotmail.com

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Led by Clare Buchanan The Pilates mat class relies more on callisthenic-style exercises and stretches similar to a yoga class. The emphasis is on physical change rather than postures and breathing. Pilates focuses on developing the core strength inside the body and elongating the spine.

This form of pilates builds strength without attaining bulky muscles. It will help in strengthen and lengthen muscles, enhancing muscle elasticity and joint mobility.

Pilates will help you develop a flat abdomen and a strong back.

It is also great for the relief of back and neck pain as well as a stress buster! Instructor Clare Buchanan is a fully qualified REP’s Level 3 personal trainer and pilates instructor. £4 per class (payable by paypal or cash) clarebcn@gmail.com

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Led by Balance Yoga The course is suitable for all fitness levels, and designed to familiarise students with the basic yoga postures and breathing. Relaxation and meditation is also introduced.

The courses provides a solid foundation for your on-going practice.

The course is also beneficial to students already attending classes who want to further refine their yoga practice. Small class numbers mean that the instructor will be able to keep a close eye on postures and accommodate students with varying levels of experience.

Yoga is a great midday break, a way to keep stress levels down, improve posture, muscle tone, and get a great work out. £4 per class payable with cash on the day enquiries@balance.co.uk www.balance.co.uk

Discounts for Skypark Staff Corporate Membership Discount & a FREE day pass To find out more contact: jen.cornwall@virginactive.co.uk or call 0141 222 6700 Summit Centre, 11 Minerva Way, Finnieston

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e are delighted to see the Finnieston area blossoming with new businesses, boutiques, bars, bijou cafes, restaurants and more. It’s becoming one of our favourite areas to frequent! An even bigger bonus is that many businesses city-wide are keen to offer preferred rates to Skypark residents. Reap the rewards and head out for a stroll during lunch or after work. Below is a guide to the first few offers, with a full collection of special rates debuting on our new intranet early November. There are also a limited number of free samples of nutritional supplements for you to try courtesy of Powerhouse Fitness. Just ask Kelly at main reception!

AT LEAST 40 % OFF ALL REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES

Reiki treatment for £15 (normally £40) includes a FREE Reiki charged crystal.

Valid until end of October 2011.

Booking essential, email: info@ninvai.co.uk For more information please visit: www.ninvai.co.uk 69 Buchanan St, Glasgow (near Frasers)

Roastit Bubbly Jocks is a fully licensed contemporary Scottish restaurant based in Partick, 450 Dumbarton Rd.

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PLUS FURTHER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON A RANGE OF PRODUCTS & SERVICES Contact Charlene Russell: charlene.russell@hobsrepro.com for a quote and more details

T: 0141 333 9535 www.hobsrepro.com 52-62 Woodlands Road

Come along and try our locally sourced, professionally and stylishly cooked food!

Bring this advert along to claim your FREE glass of house wine (valid 6 times within 3 months from publication date: 12/9/11) Pre-ordered lunch available. Call 0141 339 3355 Mon-Sat, 12–2.30pm & 5–10pm. Sun, 12–10pm www.roastitbubblyjocks.co.uk

20% discount

on your first visit, 15% thereafter. Valid Monday - Friday | Quote ‘Skypark Discount’ Contact: 0141 221 1222 | www.essensuals.com

20% OFF FOR SKYPARK STAFF 30% OFF FOR ORDERS OVER £150 0141 876 3968 | 1017 Argyle St, G3 8LZ

FREE SAMPLES AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION

Contact Megan: 0141 222 4984 glasgow@greens-fitness.com

20% OFF

FOR SKYPARK STAFF mon-thu 8.30-21.30 | fri 8.30-20.30 | sat 9.00-18.00 | sun 11.00-17.00

T: 0141 221 1640 | E: info@eutopiaspa.co.uk 141 Finnieston St (within Greens Health & Fitness) www.eutopiaspa.co.uk

As my heart can warm your heart, so my mind, your mind. Kate Lampitt Adey

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Issue 4 is coming in November 2011.

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eet Kate Lampitt Adey, a recent Glasgow School of Art (GSA) graduate from Hexham.

Kate decided the GSA was for her after visiting the end of year degree show and falling in love with the work and the Mackintosh building, steeped in history.

Similarly, it was Kate’s exhibition at this year’s degree show that led us to hunt her down for an exhibition at Skypark. Her textile art, stretched on oversized quilting hoops, stopped us in our tracks. The work exudes a homespun charm, with sneaky mathematical and medical elements.

Where do your image titles come from…Ocularmotor? I prefer scientific names, parts of the human body such as Coronary Crown and Ocular Motor. I also use historical references. One of my big hoop pieces is called ‘As my heart shall warm your heart, so my mind shall warm your mind,’ after an 18th century historic sampler. There is also ‘Embroidery has a Loophole,’ a quote from Charlotte Bronte, a subtle commentary on women eavesdropping on life as they embroider.

Where does the medical and mathematical influence come from? I’ve always been drawn to scientific imagery and maps… a simple graph interpreted by the right person can share a lot of information about the world.

Do you work exclusively in textiles? I have three styles of work – embroidery stretched on hoops, geometric thread woven in mathematical patterns on hoops, and mathematical paintings on antique ceramics. I’m a bit of a hoarder, which is where the paintings on antique ceramics come from!

Ultimate exhibition space? In the biology department of a university… or somewhere like Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, as they have an extensive collection of antique tapestries.

Career highlights thus far – A couple were visiting the degree show on a first date and he, clearly a romantic, bought her one of Kate’s china artworks as a present.

Dream job? I’d like a few different roles for balance - curating a museum collection, lecturing, and time in an isolated studio to carry on with my artwork.

What’s up next? I’m starting my Master’s in Dress and Textile History at Glasgow University in September. Kate’s work can be seen in Skypark’s main reception until mid October.

Visit www.katelampittadey.com for more information or to make a purchase.

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