Skyline - Autumn/Winter 2018

AUTUMN/WINTER 2018

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ISSUE 28

Skyline TECHFEST ROUND-UP WELCOME TO STENA LINE WIN A GIN TASTING AT THE FINNIESTON GET READY TO SWEAT! GREAT VALUE CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP AT SWEAT! GYM GET CRAFTY WITH OUR SERIES OF CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS

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startline expands at skypark

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Land and Seascapes Exhibition

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welcome to stena line full house at skypark 5

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fundaisers for fyf

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first technology & visual effects festival celebrates scotland’s creative industries

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Great Scottish Run challenge for Brain Tumour Research

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christmas party makeovers

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wreath decorating workshop

08 finding your feet & r3nder

showcase new range of prosthetics

23 christmas sewing workshops

claire serves murder for lunch 24 10 choose your own adventure with 25 leidos 26

diary dates

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corinne conquers kilimanjaro

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emirates launch edinburgh to dubai service

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focus on: anna kerr, massage therapist

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Bell Integration’s Managed Services team at Skypark

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get ready to sweat! - great value corporate gym membership

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take 5... with danny mcguire, security team leader

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finnieston focus: wilson’s catch of the day

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31 dermalogica face mapping while you work

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art exhibition: botanics

bright horizons nursery on-site services

competition time: win gin tasting for 4 at the finnieston

W W W. S K Y P A R K - G L A S G O W . C O M

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WELCOME THE TEAM Stephen Ellis Asset Manager

Angela Higgins Specialist Advisor

Malcolm McFetridge Centre Manager

Lynne Feighan Deputy Centre Manager

Lisa Kirsop Marketing Director

Hello and a very warm welcome to the autumn and winter issue of Skyline, packed full of site socials, classes, competitions, Skyperks and news to see us through the winter months!

We’re busy planning our festive pop up shops, with entertainment and mulled wine – if this doesn’t make you feel Christmassy, nothing will! We’re also looking for some elves to help wrap presents to donate to local children as part of Christmas in Anderston. The Make Up For Ever team will be on-site on 6th November to demo Christmas party looks when you can book the team to come to Skypark for your Christmas party make over!

For many of us the festive social whirl is followed by the dreaded New Years’ resolutions, so why not visit our friends at SWEAT! who are offering a great membership deal for those wanting a head start on their fitness. What a fantastic opportunity to meet people and really boost your fitness and energy levels in January!

Talking of being busy, it’s been a cracking year for our growing community. We’re delighted to say that Skypark 5 is fully let with the arrival of new tenant Stena Line and Lloyds Register who have expanded there too. We celebrated our first TechFest Event – a technology and visual effects festival - featuring the work of Axis Animation, Clyde Space, Spire Global, Filament PD and Finding Your Feet with R3nder. Read on for highlights and thanks to everyone that took part and made it happen.

Our investment in making Skypark the best place to work in Scotland continues and we’re delighted to have secured funding from Cycling Scotland that will make cycling to work here even better. Look out for cycling news around site next year.

Finally, you may also have seen the news that our inspiring tenant Corinne Hutton, quadruple amputee, has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, so far raising over £35k to help prevent social isolation of individuals affected by limb loss. Thanks to everyone that supported the Charity. You can find out more on the work of Finding Your Feet and how you can help in 2019 on page 12.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, and a healthy and happy New Year!

Loraine Patrick

Best wishes

Marketing Assistant

Lisa Kirsop Catherine Davidson Admin Assistant

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Pedal Power!

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t was clear from our tenant survey earlier this year that cycling to and from work is a big part of many peoples’ lives. We’re delighted that we’ve secured funding from Cycling Scotland, the organisation that sets out to make cycling accessible to everyone!

Over the next few months, we’re working with local experts to create a new facility where anyone working at Skypark can cycle to and from the campus easily and safely.

We want your help to make the new facility the best it can be - tell us what you think by completing our online survey:

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/skypark-cycling-survey Watch this space for news on all things cycling!

For more on Cycling Scotland or for information on how to become a Cycling Friendly Employer please visit www.cycling.scot

startline expands at skypark Rapid growth has seen motor finance specialist Startline upgrade to more spacious offices on the campus.

The move comes five years since the business was started and at a time when it is undergoing “transformative” expansion, according to CEO Paul Burgess, pictured here with COO Gregor Sutherland.

He said: “In the last 12 months, we have seen a 40 per cent increase in staffing and made a number of key senior

appointments, so we really need the additional space and amenities that the new offices provide.”

The 7500 sq ft area on level four in Skypark 1 has been finished to a very high standard and Burgess said; “It is an ideal environment for a business of our kind as we enter this new phase in our development.”

Visit www.startlinemotorfinance.com for more information

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WELCOME TO STENA LINE

Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network, across Northern Europe, operating in Scandinavia, the Baltics, the North Sea and the Irish Sea and the move to Skypark is consistent with the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring best value for its customers and other stakeholders.

A warm welcome to our newest tenant Stena Line, the international transport, ports and travel service company and one of the world’s leading ferry operators. It’s opened its new HR hub for the Irish Sea and North Sea at Skypark 5.

“We are very happy to have moved into our new offices and we have chosen to locate to Skypark because it represents the combination of flexibility and modernity that Stena Line stands for. This location fits perfect to support us in the development we are undergoing within our HR organisation”, says Zoe Taylor, Stena Line’s Head of HR for the Irish Sea and North Sea business.

For more information visit www.stenaline.co.uk

FULL HOUSE AT SKYPARK 5 With Stena Line’s decision to locate here and Lloyds Register’s commitment to a new 10-year lease, it’s great to announce that 80,000 sq. ft. at Skypark 5 is fully let.

These deals are a further endorsement in the success of Skypark, as we begin a fresh and exciting new evolution of

the business campus. With over 50 businesses that reflect Scotland’s economic diversity, Skypark is a unique business destination where organisations not only take office space, but can socialise, collaborate and grow. Watch this space for further site news…

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Thanks to everyone who supported and exhibited at TechFest, Skypark’s first technology and visual effects festival. The event was a showcase of the technology and creative specialists that are based here, including Richard Scott of Axis Studios who previewed the company’s first virtual reality project ‘The Bond’.

Photos (clockwise from top): Richard Scott (centre) of Axis Studios with Fallon Donachie (7) (left) and Zoe Mennie (9) (right) were first to preview ‘The Bond’ Axis Studios’ new virtual reality short film at Skypark’s first animation and technology festival on Friday 28th September. The festival celebrated the wealth of creative talent here that is putting Scotland on the global stage.

Up and coming Scottish duo - VanIves performed at TechFest and Reel Serene, the after-party at SWG3; Clyde Space showcased their Cubesat technology; and the Tesla experience tenants had the opportunity to test drive the Model X and Model S.

Angela Higgins of Resonance Capital, Skypark’s specialist asset adviser, said: “We are very proud to support the event on behalf of global animation company Axis Studios, space pioneers Spire Global and Clyde Space alongside product designers Filament PD and Finding Your Feet who are designing prosthetics with R3nder. Thank you to everyone that got involved and made it happen. It successfully showcased the creative strength of the companies that are making their mark internationally from Scotland.”

Richard Scott of Axis Studios said: “We are really excited to showcase our first VR project ‘The Bond’ at the Skypark event. The Bond was a completely selfinitiated project from start to end: all initial concept art and pre-visualisation work, animation, and lighting was completed internally at the studio. This is an incredibly exciting time for Axis and Scotland’s creative industries.”

Axis Studios is a multi-award-winning animation and visual effects collective, comprising three artistically unique

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First Technology and Visual Effects Festival Celebrates Scotland’s creative talent

studios: Axis Animation, axisVFX and Flaunt. The studios work extensively across film, television, video games and themed entertainment, collaborating with the likes of the BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, Amazon Studios, Universal Studios, Sega, Blizzard Entertainment and Microsoft.

The festival continued with ‘Reel Serene’ afterparty at SWG3, Skypark’s first collaboration with the venue, where animation by Axis featured alongside the Scottish band VanIves and Nordic Kiasmos DJ Set by Janus Rasmussen.

For more on Axis Studios, visit: www.axisstudiosgroup.com

Finding Your Feet’s Nikki Etheridge (28) has helped to design her own bespoke prosthetic with Andrew Guild of R3nder, after she lost her left leg below the knee from Sarcoma.

Finding Your Feet is working with R3nder on affordable, bespoke and innovative prosthetics for amputees and Nikki is the very first staff member amputee to receive one.

Nikki lives in Glasgow and is originally from Brora in the Highlands. She works at Finding Your Feet, organising activities for amputees part time and John Lewis part time.

Finding Your Feet and R3nder Showcase New Range of Prosthetics

Andrew Guild of R3nder comments on the two issues they successfully overcame during this project: “Amputees typically want to disguise or hide their prosthetics because they may feel embarrassed or inferior. We want to change that mindset by introducing a range of options, which are practical (as they fit with an NHS supplied prosthetic and are detachable), can be discreet (in Nikki’s case, her attachment’s shape has almost mirrored the shape of her other leg) and because the design is so bespoke and has been chosen by her, Nikki is proud to show off her prosthetic and new attachment.

Nikki is living proof that we have successfully conquered this issue. All other attachments that have been documented in the press recently are unbelievably expensive. We have proven that this doesn’t have to be the case and are proud to showcase a fine example of an affordable option for thousands of amputees.

Using modern and efficient prototyping technology, we have given all amputees a chance to afford a boost in confidence and an opportunity to be proud of their prosthetics.”

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Got time to kill at lunch? Then make a date to pop along to the meeting room in reception at Skypark 1 on Thursday 15th November!

Calling all crime writing fans: Claire Serves Murder for Lunch!

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ailing from a sparkling international background in TV, film and theatre, we welcome Glasgow-based crime writer Claire Duffy, who is serving Murder for Lunch, a quirky take on a book reading and writing workshop, that offers a twist on the usual soup and sarnie!

Claire says: “Murder for Lunch is quirky fun event that is very easy to come along to, listen and enjoy – people are welcome to drop in and drop out when it suits and bring in their lunch!

I’ll be discussing the background of my ‘Dark of Night’ series and how it has progressed through four books, how it was inspired by an anecdote about a date with Ted Bundy and why Glasgow is the main character. I’ll also read a couple of extracts from the book.

“I am really looking forward to meeting people and encouraging new writing talent. I can answer any questions about writing, self-publishing or crime fiction offering tips and pointers to those looking to develop a career in crime writing, one of the most popular genres in Scotland.”

To book a place at ‘Murder for Lunch’ on 15th November, please email loraine@skypark-glasgow.com. Spaces are allocated in 20 minute slots, on a first come, first served basis. The event will take place in the Glass Meeting Room, Skypark 1, from 12.30-1.30pm. Please bring your own lunch.

A complimentary drink will be available.

You can also meet Claire Duffy on Wednesday 7th November 12-2pm – at our site Social event. Claire will be promoting her ‘Murder for Lunch’ event and her book series Dark of Night will be available to buy.

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Choose your own adventure…

Leidos, a global technology company based in Skypark 1, wants to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient. They work with the Scottish Government, international airports, charitable organisations, environmental groups, health organisatitons… even space organisations like NASA! Leidos uses a wide range of technologies to do all this – but contrary to technology stereotypes, you don’t have to be a computer geek to work there.

came to join Leidos, what makes them tick, and why having a diverse range of backgrounds and career paths means Leidos keeps coming up trumps…

Everyone’s welcome here Brian Keady, one of the longestserving employees at Leidos, joined the company as a Finance Assistant and worked his way up to his current role as Finance Sector Lead.

Sophie Lennon, a Leidos Graduate Software Developer, was previously a bar tender.

Dr Shirley Cavin had lots of different business and research roles prior to joining Leidos, including Developer, Technical Lead, Research Associate and PhD Mentor.

We caught up with some Leidos Skypark employees recently to find out how they

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Jill Logan, Head of the Project Management Office, is a ‘boomerang’ – she joined the company 18 years ago, left to work elsewhere for 15 months, then returned to Leidos.

When they were little, no one knew exactly what their grown-up job would be but somehow all these different people and career paths ultimately led to Leidos, where they’re now working successfully together to grow and develop the business.

And what did they all say was the best thing about working at Leidos? “The people!”

Don’t let anything hold you back Two brothers, Mohammed and Ali Osman, joined Leidos seven years ago.

Both are software developers, both love football, tennis and cars, and both are deaf. None of this (even the football!) interferes with their day jobs, where

they communicate with colleagues through British Sign Language and lipreading, and a sign language interpreter is provided for meetings. Mo and Ali are key members of Leidos and are also two of the most smiley people you could meet.

Ryan McCafferty, one of the youngest members of staff, joined straight from school, having completed a summer internship at Leidos through the Career Ready programme (www.careerready. org.uk), which helps connect young people with the world of work. Through the support of his colleagues and Career Ready mentor, Ryan has settled into working life and is now excelling as a Project Management Graduate Apprentice.

No matter what your background, interests, age, ability or career path, the advice from all these Leidos employees is to find something you love and just go for it!

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To find out more about Leidos, take a look at their website leidos.com/uk or follow them on social media (see below).

Inspirational mum with no hands or feet conquers Kilimanjaro 7th October, and is believed to be the first female quadruple amputee to do so.

Corinne, who has a young 10-year-old son, suffered a bad cough in 2013, which turned out to be pneumonia. This led to Sepsis and she was given just a 5% chance of survival. Doctors worked tirelessly, saving what they could of Corinne’s organs.

She survived, but her hands and feet had been starved of oxygen for so long that there was no choice other than If you would like to support amputation.

the Charity in delivering a range of social inclusion and sporting projects to help stop social isolation for amputees then please visit: mydonate.bt.com/ fundraisers/corsclimbingkili

Corinne was the first female quadruple amputee to summit Ben Nevis, and this is the latest in a string of challenges and accomplishments that she has taken on since losing her hands and lower legs. An operation to remove the majority of a lung in 2017 came months before The London Triathlon, but she refused to let that stop her and crossed the finish line in one hour and 52 minutes.

Over £35,000 raised so far!

Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. At around 20,000ft above sea level, it is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

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ongratulations to the inspirational Corinne Hutton, founder of Finding Your Feet, who conquered Kilimanjaro on 7th October. So far quadruple amputee Corinne and her team have raised over £35,000 to support families affected by amputation or limb difference, through a range of sporting initiatives and social inclusion projects. It has been proven that quality of life and even life expectancy is greatly reduced without social inclusion, and Finding Your Feet is key in addressing this issue.

Ten fundraisers joined Corinne on the climb all to raise money for Finding Your Feet, a charity supporting amputees started by Corinne in 2014 following her own amputations. The team has raised over £30,000 from the climb so far, with the number still growing as support for Corinne pours in from all over the world.

The team completed their descent on Sunday 7th October.

Corinne gave us her thoughts on the life-changing climb.

“I went into this to encourage people to be the best they possibly can be, to prove that I’m not “disabled” and to raise money to support the amputee community. The support I’ve received from back home and from people all over has kept me going. I managed to see the incredible support coming in, and that’s what got me to the top.

“I knew the climb would be hard on prosthetics, and altitude may be a problem with only having one and 1/3 lungs. What I didn’t understand was how much it would take out of me every minute of the day, even when we weren’t climbing.

The Charity relies on people giving their time, through donations and fundraising. Please read on to find out more on Corinne’s achievements and how you or your company could give support, either through giving time or fundraising for the amputee community.

“Everyone that was with me was incredible. They’ve all done something fantastic for charity so they deserve a lot of credit.

They were there to help me when I needed it.

“Hopefully this shows anyone, not just amputees, that you can go out and conquer your own mountain, whatever that may be.”

Corinne Hutton, 48, completed her 5-day ascent of the highest free-standing mountain in the world on

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All funds raised go to support clubs for amputees that include swimming, skiing, climbing, gardening, crafting, pilates, fitness and our most popular ‘Ampu-teas’ session where ‘Troopers’ meet up for a coffee and chat. They offer emotional support through an in-house Counsellor, and have an online support forum which offers peer support for amputees around the UK and beyond. They have big ambitions for how to improve the lives of the amputee community and some exciting ideas for the future of prosthetics.

About Corinne Hutton Corinne Hutton had a 5% chance of survival in a battle with sepsis in 2013. She survived, however doctors were forced to amputate both her hands and her feet. Within four months of losing her limbs she had set up Finding Your Feet to help other amputees.

Since then, Corinne has carried the Commonwealth Games baton, received the Freedom of Renfrewshire, been given the Points of Light award by Prime Minister David Cameron and is regularly included in Inspirational Women of the Year awards. She was the first female quadruple amputee to summit Ben Nevis.

She has been instrumental in raising awareness of organ donation and the dangers of sepsis.

www.findingyourfeet.net

She is improving perceptions and conditions for disabilities too, changing the boundaries and removing the stigma of being “different.”

Corinne is from Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, and lives with her young son Rory.

www.corinnehutton.com

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Emirates launch Edinburgh to Dubai Service Emirates, the largest international airline in the world, with an office in Skypark, has announced it has started a new service between Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh, and Dubai, from October 2018.

Edinburgh will become Emirates’ second destination in Scotland after Glasgow and its 8th in the United Kingdom after the airline starts its daily service to London Stansted in June. The new service will be operated by an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER in a three class cabin configuration, with 8 private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class.

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Flight EK023 will depart Dubai daily at 0955hrs and arrive in Edinburgh at 1450hrs, while the return flight, EK024 will depart Edinburgh at 2015hrs and arrive in Dubai at 0640hrs the next morning. The arrival of the flight is conveniently timed for connecting to Emirates’ services to popular outbound destinations for Scottish travellers, such as Bangkok, Lahore, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australian cities, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

First Class and Business Class customers will also be able to book complimentary chauffeur drive to and from Edinburgh Airport. All customers can look forward to award winning levels of care and comfort when travelling with Emirates, from the warm hospitality of its multinational cabin crew, to being entertained by ice, which offers up to 3500 channels of on demand audio and visual entertainment from the latest movies, music and games. Customers also enjoy chef prepared meals and complimentary beverages, while families are also well catered for with dedicated products and services for children.

For further details please visit emirates.com

Bell Integration is a technology services provider, supporting its customers through the complex lifecycle of their IT assets from acquisition through to retirement, helping businesses to operate their critical technology in a more cost-effective manner.

Founded in Portsmouth in 1996, it has offices throughout Britain and in Singapore and Hyderabad (India).

Bell Integration’s Managed Services team at Skypark S

kypark is the Scottish hub for Bell Integration’s Managed Services. Providing dedicated resources and expert IT services for several clients, Bell Integration’s Skypark team provides a full suite of application, DBA, and VMware/ Windows/Linux support, as well as Linux build and telephone support, designed to ‘run the business’. The 24/7/365 service allows you to focus on your business while we transform your IT.

Other than managed services, Bell Integration provides capabilities designed to manage the IT product supply chain (Transact), deliver strategic technical innovation (Transform), and manage the total IT lifecycle (Recycle).

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Optimising the configuration and performance of a global, Citrixbased remote access environment

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Migrating a large, virtualised estate from RedHat to Oracle Linux for a multinational telecommunications organization

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Building a new RedHat Linux environment for an international investment management group

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Working towards ISO27001 certification

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Read more about Transact, Transform, Run, Recycle at www.bell-integration.com and twitter.com/BellIntegration and on www.linkedin.com

TAKE 5… with Danny McGuire, Security Team Leader

What do you enjoy about being part of the security team here at Skypark?

‘I have made a lot of good friends, both with people I work with, other staff and contractors who come and go on site’

Danny McGuire is the longest serving member of Skypark’s 14-strong security team. The 28-year old from the north of Glasgow started as a temporary cover guard in 2011 and has seen staff come and go, companies expand and the campus develop over the course of 7 years. The physically demanding job means he can walk 20 miles over the course of a shift. Skyline took time out with him to find out more.

What do you like to do when you are not working?

‘I love tinkering with my two motorbikes and taking them out around the Campsies. I also like to work out and train regularly on the weights at the onsite gym.’

Describe yourself in three words...

‘Geek, rocker and biker!’

Tell us something unusual about you?

‘I am an avid collector of comic book memorabilia and have a living room full of super hero bobble heads!’

Where would you like to be in the next 7 years?

‘Still here at Skypark, hopefully higher up on the Operations side of things. I can’t think of anywhere else I would like to work!

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Dermalogica Face Mapping While You Work Reviewing your beauty routine? Why not try the latest Dermalogica skin care products and dedicated Face Mapping® that are now available right here at Skypark.

Dermalogica’s unique skin analysis, provides insight into your skin’s past and present, and allows the subsequent prescription of a targeted home care regime for a healthy skin future.

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Each zone is examined to determine where conditions such as congestion, breakouts, dehydration, and/or hyperpigmentation are present.

Chinese Diagnosis, one of the philosophies behind Face Mapping®, is based on the belief that the skin provides and outside view into the body’s internal health.

Face Mapping® is free and only available from a Dermalogica skin care professional. www.dermalogica.co.uk/ face-mapping-skin-analysis/

A Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist uses Face Mapping® to divide the facial landscape into fourteen zones.

Christmas Pop Up Shop!

To book an appointment please contact caroline. callaghan@dermalogica.com or call 0141 249 9889.

To buy Dermalogica products, the store is open from 10am-12pm and 3pm-4pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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On 5th December, Dermalogica’s Christmas Pop Up Shop will be at the first of our two Christmas Socials - packed full of ideas for Christmas gifts and stocking fillers, in Skypark 1 reception from noon.

‘Botanics’ (100x100, acrylic on canvas) 2017

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eorgina Scott, an artist based at Edinburgh Palette Studios, has opened a new art exhibition ‘Botanics’ inspired by the natural beauty of Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, transforming our gallery walls.

New exhibition brings the natural beauty of the Botanic Gardens indoors at Skypark

Georgina Scott studied Drawing and Painting at Edinburgh College of Art, and teaches in schools and colleges said: “Botanics is a new series of paintings and drawings that is inspired by many visits to the glasshouses of the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow. A variety of materials - acrylic and oil paint, as well as mixed media drawing and printmaking are used to explore the multiple visual layers and textures of the Garden’s planthouses. The work considers the juxtaposition between

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geometric and organic form, converting light and space into a tangible form in a series of paintings and mixed media drawings creating a sense of space and place.

Georgina Scott’s Exhibition runs throughout November and December in Skypark 1 in our donated gallery space.

To find out more about Georgina’s work please visit:

www.georginascottart.co.uk Facebook.com/georginascottart Instagram @georginascottart

To find out more on exhibiting in Skypark’s donated gallery contact: Lisa@skypark-glasgow.com.

Land and Seascapes Exhibition: Seana Doherty and Carla Faulkner

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n early 2019, our gallery walls will be adorned by the sparkling seascapes and beautiful landscapes, the work of an artistic duo, Seana Doherty and Carla Faulkner that jointly exhibit their art collection regularly around the Glasgow area.

Above: ‘New Horizons’ by Seana Doherty seanadohertyart.weebly.com

Seana Doherty is originally from Ireland and moved to Scotland in her teens. Studying law at university she has never stopped painting and making fused glass. Seana primarily paints en plein air and in oils. The collection will feature her favourite seascapes and portraits of children that were painted in France and Italy, including a dream trip to Venice, as well as the Isle of Harris, Lanzarote and all over Scotland.

Seana said: “My favourite subject is water from the bright green and turquoise seas and white sands to reflections in rivers and canals. I am also known for my portraits of children and dogs and even bridal parties paddling in the sea capturing the essence of the subject, that is secondary to the mesmerising sea.”

Carla Faulkner comes from mid-Wales but spent most of her childhood in the Scottish Highlands. She studied psychology at Stirling University and moved to Glasgow shortly after graduating. Carla is a self-taught artist and paints mainly in acrylics and often paints en plein air. She now lives North of Glasgow and exhibits regularly with Milton of Campsie Art Club.

Carla said: “Growing up in the Cairngorms it was hard not to be inspired by the landscape around me. I wanted to be like Constable and recreate the beauty of my surroundings in my paintings. Then I moved away, and my studies and early working life took over. I found it hard to make the time and space to paint often. I struggled with inspiration too. It took time for me to settle in to my new urban landscape. I loved the buzz and energy of the city but had no idea how to relate it to my painting.

“I now live outside the city, under the Campsie Hills, in between rural industry and concrete wilderness. I’ve found new ways of seeing and responding to the landscape around me. The drama of the mountains still captivates me but so does the view from the seventh floor or the vibrant hum of the city at night. I find myself less interested in painting a classically picturesque view and more interested in capturing the exceptional in the everyday.”

Carla and Seana will exhibit their work jointly in Skypark’s donated gallery space in January and February 2019.

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Below: ‘Glasgow Nights’ by Carla Faulkner www.facebook.com/crookedfairy

fundraising for finding your feet The Skypark Team continued their support for our on-site charity Finding Your Feet - we got on our bikes along with many Skypark volunteers and cycled 90km for the Kinda Kili Challenge, alongside Paul, Lorraine, Shelley and Shona from Bell Integration who completed the challenge in SWEAT! Gym. We had a spooktacular time dressing up on Halloween - thanks for all your donations!

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Great Scottish Run challenge for Brain Tumour Research

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n September 30th, Beatrice Vetter-Ceriotti, who works as an Associate Medical Writer for Complete HealthVizion (a McCann Health company based on the 6th floor in Skypark 1) took part in the Great Scottish Run 10k race with her best friend Susanne Rau, who flew in from Germany especially for the event, to raise awareness and funds for Brain Tumour Research.

removed with surgery, it grew back after only a year. Over several years Genesio underwent numerous cycles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy but continued to deteriorate.

Sadly, in September 2017, Genesio lost his fight against the disease, leaving his wife and two sons.

Beatrice said: “By running this event in his memory and fundraising for Brain Tumour Research, maybe something good will come from all my grief”.

Currently Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet only 1% of the UK national spend on cancer research is allocated to finding new treatments. Joe Woollcott, Community Fundraising Manager for Brain Tumour Research, said: “We’re extremely grateful to Beatrice and Susanne for fundraising for us and helping to raise awareness of this dreadful disease, and especially to Susanne for flying from Germany to take part“.

The pair took on the run to mark the first anniversary of Beatrice losing her father-in-law who suffered from a brain tumour, a grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma, for nearly six years. The goal was to raise money to fund new research against this disease.

In the end Beatrice and Susanne raised nearly £800 for Brain Tumour Research, if you still wish to contribute, please go to:

One day, Beatrice’s father-in-law, Genesio Ceriotti, who lived and worked near Milan, Italy, dropped his toothbrush without realising. Shortly after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour and, although the tumour was

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Normally £45, the Skypark offer is just £35. The price is also fully redeemable against Make Up For Ever products, so as well as having your make up done you will receive Make Up For Ever products.

Make Up For Ever is famous for ULTRA HD foundation worn by movie and TV stars and now the Make Up For Ever team are offering the ULTRA HD make over that is perfect for pros, and now for your Christmas party, available as an on-site make up application in individual offices or in our Skypark treatment room.

To book your Christmas party make up with Make Up For Ever through Skyperks, please email Claire on drydenc@makeupforever.fr who will be delighted to organise your appointment for you.

The team will be showcasing live demos of Christmas party looks and taking bookings for party nights at Skypark on 6th November between 12 and 2pm with Senior Artists. Claire Dryden of Make Up For Ever said: “Our foundation is created for the very latest highdefinition technologies of the film and TV industry, so ULTRA HD advanced formulas look invisible on 4K camera and to the naked eye. It’s perfect for the makeup pros and for you.

To find out more on Make Up For Ever products visit:

www.makeupforever.com

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wreath decorating workshop tuesday 4 th december Come along and join us for some festive craft!

Hyacinth House Floristry owner, Gary McLean will expertly guide you through designing and decorating your own unique wreath. All materials will be supplied, however bring with you anything special that may like to include in your own creation!

Complimentry glass of prosseco (or 2!) and festive nibbles will be provided.

Contact Loraine@skypark-glasgow.com to book your space. £40 per person

www.hyacinthhousefloristry.com

Where: Skypark 1 Meeting Room When: Tuesday 4th December, 6-8pm

christmas sewing workshops 5 th, 12 th & 19 th december We are hosting three Christmas sewing workshops with Say It Ain’t Sew this December. All are welcome to join Iona and her other Say It Ain’t Sew class leaders.

These two hour workshop costs £15 and all materials and equipment will be supplied.

You are welcome to one, two or all three of the classes - have a go at hand making all your gifts this year and dodge the stressful Christmas rush.

Learn how to make beautiful Christmas decorations and hand made gifts. No previous sewing experience necessary, this workshop is open to complete beginners and experts alike.

Sewing is great for: *Relaxation *Mental health *Memory and cognitive function *Social skills *Helping the environment

www.sayitaintsew.org

Choose from the extensive catalogue of Christmas decorations and gifts - there really is a sewing project for all types!

Get in touch with Iona on info@sayitaintsew. co.uk, or via Say It Ain’t Sew Glasgow Facebook page for more information.

Where: Skypark 1 Meeting room (Ground Floor) When: Wednesday 5th, 12th and 19th of December 6-8pm.

Please pay in cash on the night of your workshop.

10% of profits from this workshop will be donated to Shelter, the rest gets spent on running FREE sewing classes across the UK. Say It Ain’t Sew director and head class leader Iona Barker’s crafty hands will be making a regular appearance on Kirstie’s Home Made Christmas 2018 - look out for her on the show!

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diary dates 06 nov make up for ever live demos see page 22 for details

dr bike: free bike maintenance 1-4 pm , finnieston square

07 nov the social

12-2 pm , sp1 reception: pop up shops, live music, complimentary drinks and canapes

13 nov flu vaccination clinic 12-2 pm , treatment room, SP1 bookings: reception@skypark-glasgow.com

15 nov murder for lunch see page 9 for details

every week feast thursday: street food trucks join the facebook lunch club group - two free lunches up for grabs every week!

16 nov bright horizons nursery bake sale for children in need see page 25 for details

28 nov rebel chocolate pop up skypark-glasgow.com/events/

04 dec dr bike: free bike maintenance 1-4 pm , finnieston square

wreath decorating workshop see page 23 for details

05 dec christmas social

Calling helper Elves for Christmas Wrapping!

skypark-glasgow.com/events/

05, 12, 19 dec christmas sewing workshops

The countdown to ‘Christmas in Anderston’ on December 7th is on, and Skypark is donating 350 Christmas presents for this annual festive event. We’re looking for helper elves to wrap the children’s presents on 6th December. If you can lend a hand for 10 minutes then read on!

see page 23 for details

06 dec christmas present wrapping see opposite

Christmas in Anderston is a real celebration of the community coming together from families to businesses, public services and schools. It’s well established on the calendar and is a great example of our community spirit coming alive!

12 dec christmas market skypark-glasgow.com/events/

13 dec wee chocolate company pop up

Please come and join us at our wrapping station in the glass meeting room in Skypark 1 on 6th from 12 to 2pm – scissors and festive cheer will be supplied!

skypark-glasgow.com/events/

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Say It Ain’t

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he children from our on-site nursery have been getting involved in Skypark life. On Halloween a group of teeny trick or treaters came into reception at Skypark 1 and had a lunchtime sing along in aid of Finding Your Feet – our on-site charity which supports amputees and their families.

Next up for the youngest Skypark residents is a Bake Sale in aid of Children In Need – put Friday 16th November in your diary to pop in to Skypark 1 reception for a nursery sweet treat!

Remember Skypark employees enjoy 10% off nursery fees.

Offering childcare from 6 weeks to 5 years, staff would be delighted to show you around.

Please call 0333 363 5645, email skypark@brighthorizons.com or visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk for further information.

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NEW service!

CAR VALET SERVICE Like the idea of driving home in a showroom clean car from work? Why not try Elite Valeting Services - our cleaning team on site every week.

You can book directly through MySky (access by logging on to www.skypark-glasgow.com/mysky) and find the booking page and calendar in Concierge Services. Elite Valeting Services are on site every Wednesday. Simply drop your keys and payment off at the Concierge desk on your way in to work and your car will be delivered back to your space spic and span for your drive home.

Services start from £15 for a bespoke Skypark wash and vacuum.

Full details on MySky! www.elitevaletingservices.co.uk

new on site services kinetic chain release therapy & massage

weekly waxing & one-to-one yoga nail treatments by appointment

every wednesday

We’re delighted to announce a brand new beauty treatment service at Skypark, with Doreen!

Kinetic Chain Release is the gentle mobilisation of the bones along with a series of stretches to put your body back into balance and alignment, when the body is back into balance and alignment it assists relieving pain.

Also available: Hot Stone Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Aromatherapy Massage 30 minute treatments or have 10mins of all three; Indian Head Massage and Natural lift facial massage. 30 minute treatments: £18

every thursday

Treatments for both ladies and gents - waxing from £5 and manicures from £10. Appointments are available all day in our treatment room at Level -2, Skypark 1.

Contact: doreensinc@gmail.com for more information and bookings. A full list of treatments and prices is available on MySky.

For more information and to read Gwen’s 5 star reviews visit her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/tranquillife/

We have a brand new service available at Skypark – a Yoga and Mindfulness program brought to you by Patricia Galavis. The program can be tailor made depending on individual needs.

One-to-one and group sessions available.

Many scientific studies have proved already the countless benefits of yoga and meditation. The strengthening of our focus and attention, calming our mind in an extraordinary way, is just one of them, making us much more efficient and productive. More and more companies nowadays are introducing yoga and meditation in their workplace to improve the wellbeing and happiness of their employees with remarkable results.

Contact Patricia for more information and bookings: pgalavis32@gmail.com

For bookings please email or call Gwen on 07966892794.

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FOCUS ON:

MASSAGE FRIDAY - our bi-weekly acupressure massage ANNA KERR Describing her service as ‘an office workers tune up’ Anna Kerr from Pressure Drop has perfected the workplace massage. Her 25-minute acupressure treatment is short, therapeutic and highly effective.

Using no oil, clients sit fully clothed on an ergonomically designed chair that supports internal organs and frees up the neck and shoulder area. Anna says it’s this area that most tension comes from due to typing, using a mouse, scrolling on a phone, ‘basically being a modern human!’ she says.

After treatment clients report ‘better range of movement, pain reduction and an increased sense of wellbeing’. And this is backed by science. Numerous studies have shown that regular short massages improve sleep and decrease anxiety as well as boosting alertness and efficiency.

There is also evidence to show that having access to massage in the workplace helps employees feel cared for and valued, and in turn be better equipped to cope with work related pressure. Anna’s other clients include Glasgow University, The Herald, ACCA and Dell.

Anna works out of Skypark’s treatment room on level -2, in Skypark 1 every second Friday.

To book your appointment please email pressuredropglasgow@gmail.com

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GET READY TO SWEAT! WITH A GREAT VALUE CORPORATE GYM MEMBERSHIP WHY IS EMPLOYEE WELLBEING IMPORTANT? There is a rising prevalence in preventable diseases and illnesses which are caused in part by people’s lifestyle choices. Encouraging people to THINK and ACT on their health is extremely important! Statistics from the Health and safety Exec (2017) and the Scottish Health Report (2017) that: • 1.3 million working people suffering from a work-related illness • Over 0.5 million workers suffered from work-related stress and anxiety • Around 65% of adults in Scotland are overweight, with obesity levels sitting at around 29% • 31.2 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury

HOW CAN SWEAT! HELP?

WHAT CAN WE OFFER? Employee Health Checks – Booked in with an expert who will carry out numerous checks to gain a health profile of employee which include: • • • •

Blood Pressure Measurements BMI Fitness Testing

Full Lifestyle Consultation and Plan of Action One to One meeting between engaged employees and a health professional to complete a thorough individual consultation, with the aim of creating health and wellness goals tailored specifically to them. Lifestyle advice will be given, and a structured training programme to get them on their way.

Workplace Quick Workout Classes Expert trainers can attend the workplace on a weekly basis and carry out 20 minute exercise classes – varying from HIIT, Desk Yoga, Stretching and Core.

Here at SWEAT! Glasgow we have a wealth of experience, expertise and motivated, passionate staff who are at your doorstep and willing to go the extra mile to assist in getting you to the happiest, healthiest version of yourself!

Exclusive Corporate Fitness Classes Classes ran weekly at our facility exclusive to your company. This can be a fantastic way to boost team energy and morale!

Alliance with SWEAT! will give a unique platform to promote wellness initiatives, educate and encourage employees to engage in activity and adopt healthy behaviours. It will be easier for employees to exercise, boosting wellbeing and productivity.

Team Event Training Are your team planning on taking part in an event? 5k run?

Marathon? We have all your training covered!

Corporate Wellness Days Monthly wellness days where we will organise multiple vendors either onsite or within our establishment including 10 minute Massage, Yoga & Relaxation, 15 minute Cycle Circuit Classes, healthy food stalls, Q&A’s with experts in the field.

Seminars 30 minute interactive presentations delivered by SWEAT! which cover important and interesting topics in the field of Health, Fitness and Wellness! Including Weight Loss, Work-Life Balance, No Bull**** Approach to Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Posture and Back Pain, Managing Stress and Sleep to name a few!

HOW TO GET STARTED? To Enquire, contact the General Manager of SWEAT! Clare Cochrane at Clare.Cochrane@sweatunion.com and the team will be able to with your input create a health and wellness influence that will benefit all involved!! What are you waiting for?

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Calling all SKYPARK employees & friends & family.

Corporate memberships now available from £169, enjoy 12 months for the price of 10!

Discounted monthly memberships also available.

Plus receive free access to our Wellness Day & Workshops and all of this…

• Access to an extensive range of classes • Dedicated Cycle studio • Huge gym & free weights area • State of the art TechnoGym equipment • The Matrix- Burn 500 calories in 30 minutes

Pop into the club today to find out more…

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Wilson’s Catch of The Day 71 Houldsworth street Glasgow, G3 8ED Opening Hours Tues – 8-5pm Wednesday – 8-5pm Thursday 8-5pm (later by arrangement) Friday & Saturday 8-5pm 0141 204 4456 07732 101843

WILSON’S CATCH OF THE DAY – OUR FRIENDLY FINNIESTON FISHMONGER! Shop local with your Skyperks card!

Former chef Stuart Wilson has an eye for the reel-y good stuff. From collecting lobster and langoustines straight off the boat in the evening to handpicking the tastiest fish at market before dawn, his instinct for flavour means Wilson’s Catch of The Day is one of the best stocked fishmongers in Glasgow.

Passionate about the country’s larder, he chose to set up shop just as the food scene was taking off in Finnieston. “It is a thriving and energising place to be’ he says ‘and has become the go to place for Glasgow’s food lovers.’

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Stuart also sells a selection of local and seasonal game, poultry and vegetables, with free range bronze turkeys sourced from Alloa coming in for the Festive Season and Christmas trees from the Galloway forest.

Hooked? Stuart is offering Skypark employees a fin-tastic 20% off orders on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, with late opening (by arrangement) on a Thursday. Please phone or text ahead for late opening. Last order date for turkeys is 8th December, for Christmas trees 30th November.

There is nothing fishy about this deal!

WIN A GIN TASTING IN THE FINNIESTON!

Win a gin tasting for you plus 3 friends including our very own on site distilled gin Felons!

BOOK A GROUP GIN TASTING

To enter this competition, simply email Loraine@skypark-glasgow.com by 5pm on Friday 11th January, include your company name and contact details.

Enjoy a Scottish gin tasting for just ÂŁ15pp! Taste 3 scottish gins including our very own on site distilled gin Felons!

Available Sunday-Friday All day | 6-18 people For information and availability call us on 0141 222 2884

By entering this competition you agree to receiving emails from Kained Holdings Ltd. Your personal information will be kept confidential and will never be sold to third parties. It will only be used for communications related to Kained Holdings venues. You will have the opportunity to opt out of receiving these communications every time you receive an email. Please refer to our website for our privacy policy.

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