Skyline Autumn/Winter 2019

AUTUMN/WINTER 2019

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ISSUE 31

Skyline Image: 'Rattray Head Sunrise'

by Craig Scott

SCOTLAND'S BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FILAMENT PD LAUNCH NEW STUDIO SIGN UP FOR THE SPINATHON FOR CHILDREN IN NEED WIN A MEAL FOR TWO AT STRIP JOINT

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CONTENTS 19 VOLUNTEER WITH LAUNCH

04 FILAMENT PD LAUNCH NEW

STUDIO SPACE

CALLING ALL SKYPARK FOOTBALLERS

06 STRONG TENANT GROWTH

07 GSA CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP: 20 JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM OF

SKYPARK MENTORS OUTCOMES BEYOND PERFORMANCE 21 REACH PHARMACY 08 SCOTLAND'S BEAUTY

KICKSTART MOVEIT FITNESS

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION PROGRAMME 10 BRIGHT HORIZONS NURSERY 22 WELLBEING SERVICES

DISCOVERY DAY 11

23 FOCUS ON: PAUL MCARDLE

SPINATHON FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

13 LEIDOS: CODE TO SUCCESS

NEW SERVICE: RESET YOUR HEALTH

24 DIARY DATES

14 MARIACHI FESTIVAL

17 CHARITY FUNDRAISERS: LEIDOS 25 MACS ADVENTURE WEST HIGHLAND WAHEY

BYTE NIGHT & FLEET ALLIANCE

GREAT SCOTTISH RUN 26 FEATURED SKYPERKS 18 ENTERPRISE CAR CLUB 27 WIN A MEAL FOR 2

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DINING IN AT SKYPARK

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WELCOME THE TEAM

Stephen Ellis Asset Manager

Angela Higgins Specialist Advisor

Malcolm McFetridge Centre Manager

Lynne Feighan Deputy Centre Manager

Welcome to the latest edition of Skyline our cosy Autumn/Winter issue, hats and scarves at the ready!

It’s been a hectic summer here, where despite the weather it was great to see so many of you joining in our Mariachi street festival! Thank you to everyone that turned out and made it fun and make sure you take a peek at our photos on page 14.

Congratulations to more of our rising stars who share their success stories; Filament PD, Dermalogica and Fleet Alliance have expanded here with us and we’re delighted that they are all staying part of the Skypark community!

We’ve just heard that Pudsey is making a special appearance on 15th November when Paul McArdle’s Spin for Children in Need is back for local good causes. You can sign up now with Brian!

Find out more about the our wellbeing initiatives just launched, as well as our weekly services. We also have lots of opportunities for you to get into the festive spirit this December - check out page 24 for the lowdown and other dates for your diary.

Finally, check out the back pages for a great range of deals and a competition. And don't forget to sign up to our mailing list to receive our twice weekly e-newsletter to stay informed of all the latest happenings at Skypark, and to be entered into our monthly prize draw to win a restaurant voucher!

Enjoy Skyline, and we hope you are inspired whatever the weather!

Best wishes Brian McCrae Concierge

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RISING STARS FILAMENT PD LAUNCH NEW STUDIO SPACE

n this issue our congratulations go to the talented team at Filament PD, a specialist product design agency that focuses on connected products and IoT – Filament’s business is expanding and has just launched a contemporary studio space in Skypark!

Left: From concept to launch, Filament PD developed the first self-service M&S coffee machine, on behalf of brand Matthew Algie.

Below: The connected world is in the 3rd wave of development - where physical and digital are converging to create connected hardware experiences.

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The team work with clients that range from funded start-ups to global brands, many of which have secured funding through Scottish Edge a competition that supports entrepreneurial talent. Filament develops products across multiple sectors from digital health care, smart offices and consumer electronics to financial security. Craig Lynn, new business director of Filament PD brings us up to speed with connected hardware and IoT and all we need to know on the internet of things!

“Alongside co-founders Danny Kane, design director and managing director Gregor Aikman, we started the business after leaving Product Design Engineering from the Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow University. We graduated in 2008 and set up another consultancy. Filament is our second company since graduating. We are proud of the new studio space and are committed to expanding the team over the coming years.

The studio has the added benefit of being next door to our workshop, so as we can seamlessly move from design to making on a daily basis.

“There are huge opportunities ahead for connected product design. The connected world is in the 3rd wave of development where physical and digital are converging to create connected hardware experiences.

This happens through a network of internet connected objects that collect and exchange data. Our team of designers and engineers set out to understand from the outset the users’ needs, the technology and market to discover the insights that matter. Demand for connected product and data – the new ‘holy grail’ - is growing rapidly across multiple sectors and comes with the benefit of providing valuable information.

“Our clients range from start-ups, CupClub and Beringar to global brands KBA and Tchibo”, explained Craig. “From concept to launch, we developed the first self-service M&S coffee machine, on behalf of brand Matthew Algie.

Back row: Craig Lynn, Eilidh Price, Brian Magennis, Andreas Eliasson, Erin Kennedy and Gregor Aikman Front row: Danny Kane, Bernard Lawless and Jaine Chisholm

“We are currently at a really exciting development phase working with a number of companies. Through connected hardware in reusable cups and lids, CupClub provides a consumable as a service model which monitors and provides traceability of the use of their reusable coffee cups, providing valuable insights to suppliers and business owners not to mention the significant environmental benefits”.

Notably, Filament’s client are award winning. CupClub has just won Fast Companies “Best UX design of 2019” and Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s “New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize in 2017.” Their client Sunstore Technologies, creators of a solar oven that enables off grid clean cooking, won the “Grand Prix and Gold Medal” by the Association of European Inventors at the 47th Salon International des Inventions.

“Businesses across all sectors from property, healthcare and security are starting to see the benefits of connected products and IoT. It comes with the benefit of providing valuable insights and information, on how connected products and even buildings operate in real life”, Craig finished.

Exciting times lie ahead for Filament with several ground breaking products in the development pipeline. Craig continued: “Beringar is developing a range of smart sensors that allows ‘buildings to talk’.

These sensors feedback in real time how buildings are used by people, along with key environmental data; and KBA, a company that provides high security printing solutions, is creating a scanner aimed at detecting fraudulent bank notes.

Filament PD launch their new studio space in Skypark.

To find out more on Filament PD please visit www.filamentpd.com Contact: craig@filamentpd.com / 0141 248 7695 5

STRONG TENANT GROWTH AT SKYPARK It’s been a hectic 6 months and we are delighted to announce that we have agreed 13 deals across new lettings and lease renewals, reinforcing strong tenant growth and retention at Skypark.

Fleet Alliance is the latest company to expand here. The company has taken an additional 3,324 sq ft, on a 5 year lease to occupy a total of 9,939 sq ft. In addition, Dermalogica the skin care specialist has taken 2,037 sq ft on a new 5 year lease.

Other notable new leases include Travel 2 that has signed to 17,936 sq ft and Startline has signed to 7,481 sq ft, while Filament PD has agreed on 2,348 sq ft in a recent expansion.

Two new lettings have also been agreed in the Skyhub business centre on 347 sq ft and 590 sq ft. Furthermore, five companies have agreed regears to remain in the Skyhub on a total of 1,802 sq ft of office space.

12 months, which now sees Fleet Alliance manage over 37,000 vehicles worth a combined value of over £1billion. This gives us significant size in the leasing sector, and we don’t intend to stay still now. We are expecting greater growth in the coming months and the additional business space here at Skypark will provide the scope for us to accommodate this. We’re delighted to continue our strong relationship with the place we call our company’s home.”

Caroline Callaghan of Dermalogica Training Academy that has been a long term Skypark tenant commented: “We are a Training Academy for all professional skin therapists who have opened accounts with Dermalogica. We train therapists up to Expert level within our brand and see in the region of 2,500 therapists per annum at the Academy.

We have decided to remain at Skypark as it is in an excellent location, to accommodate our accounts who travel from all over the UK with access to car parking, Finnieston’s bars and restaurants and all of Skypark’s amenities.”

Martin Brown, Managing Director, Fleet Alliance Group said: “We have been going through a period of rapid growth in the last

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DERMALOGICA STORE IN SKYPARK 3 IS NOW OPEN - ALL SKYPARK RESIDENTS WELCOME!

SKYPARK AND SATELLITE FIRM SPIRE INSPIRE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART’S LIVE PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION ‘OUTCOMES BEYOND PERFORMANCE’ WHERE SPACE MEETS ART

Outcomes Beyond Performance - the third exhibition from the Skypark and Glasgow School of Art Curatorial Fellowship took place on 13th September, featuring satellite models from the data and analytics company Spire, which collects data from space to solve problems on Earth. The models acted as linchpins to the artworks and performative actions.

The exhibition was devised and led by Holly Knox Yeoman that will see the launch of an Outcomes Beyond Performance book in November, featuring creative writing responses from the student artists and invited workshop artists.

Holly Knox Yeoman, exhibition leader, said: “The micro-residency took place over three days in May. Residencies, offer creative people, time and space away from their usual environment and obligations. It was structured through visits to Spire; studentled workshops; and workshops led by invited writers and artists Fritz Welch, Nikki Kane, Hussein Mitha and Naomi Garriock. This made a temporary-network - a constellation of exchange, experimental activity and responses occupying the meeting room and reception area of Skypark, exploring artistic practice and the creative economies' relationships to business, investment, innovation and technological advancement.”

Commenting on behalf of Spire Global, James Pearson, head of global communications said: “Spire is an international company built from amazing local communities of brilliant people around the world. Scotland has become a vital part of the organic growth of that community, as Glasgow has produced more satellites than any other city in Europe, including the 100 launched from Spire. We hope our participation in this effort illustrates our edict to assure we equally support the growth of these communities that deeply support our most vital asset - our people."

Look out for the book ^ available to view in Skypark 1 Reception from the end of November

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Above: Seán Kerr’s White Islands: It is an extremely rare occurrence for snow to lie on the islands of Northern Salt Marsh on the Isle of Harris. To time it at sunrise and low tide was a coming together of rare factors to create a very special scene. Only 20 minutes later the ice and snow had started to disappear and the islands submerged. “The Beast from the East”, a cold weather storm from Siberia was to be thanked for this. I loved the combination of the ice and flowing water, the blue tones created by the stormy skies and light contrasting with the brilliance of snow.

Left: Escaping South by Andy MacDougall. Below: Cul Mor Sunset by Graham MacKay. Right: Lone Autumnal Tree at Glen Coe by Neil McDade.

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NEW PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION:

Scotland’s Beauty

We’re delighted to welcome a new photography exhibition to Skypark 1 this autumn. The Society of Scottish Landscape Photographers present Scotland’s Beauty, a collection of stunning images of Scotland’s beautiful landscape featuring mountains, glens, lochs, coastlines and forests.

The Society of Scottish Landscape Photographers is a collective based around the principles of quality, environmental awareness and the promotion of Scotland’s landscape. The membership represents some of the best photographers of the Scottish landscape currently active and the Society was formed for professionals and top quality amateurs, with many national and international awards winners, as well as major company ambassadors and nationally published photographers.

The exhibition features the work of 20 of the finest landscape photographers in Scotland to showcase their work and the landscapes that inspire them.

Several images were recognised in the latest Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year awards, that included the overall winner Allan Donald’s Shining Peak, Stob Coire nan Lochan, Glencoe and the landscape category winner Seán Kerr’s White Islands, Harris.

Scotland’s Beauty will also feature images by Neil McDade, Lone Autumnal Tree, Glencoe; Ruth Grinrod, On the Rocks, Harris; Alistair Dick, Killiecrankie Tree Abstract; Andy MacDougall, Escaping South, Pentland Hills; Alistair Mann, Crow’s Nest; John McSporran, The Eagin Mountains, Glencoe; Euan Ross, Sea Slabs #1; Neil Pitchford, Ben Lomond; David Queenan, Sunflower Rise, West Lothian; Graham MacKay, Cul Mor Sunset; Paul Miller, Lochan of Ice, Lochan na h-Achlaise; Chris Hoskins, Portmore Loch, Borders; John Thow, Firecracker, Castle Stalker, Port Appin; Scott Campbell, Storm Brian Looms, West Coast of Scotland; Ian Barnes, Ever Green, Plodda Falls near Glen Affric; Craig Scott, Rattray Head Sunrise.

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Seán Kerr, a member of the society and organiser of the exhibition said: “Scotland’s beauty is both rich and diverse and the images in this exhibition capture all of this. We hope that tenants will be able to take some time out of their busy day to enjoy the collection, that brings Scotland’s awe-inspiring landscapes to adorn Skypark’s walls”.

Scotland’s Beauty is one of five exhibitions being held in Scotland and other locations are Edinburgh, Perth, Birnam and the Isle of Harris. For a preview of images and full details of each exhibitor please see the eBook here: issuu.com/daviehudson/docs/glasgow_book Davie Hudson is the Society’s founder and chairperson. www.redstagphotography.com The exhibition runs to December 2nd in Skypark 1 and is sponsored by both Zeiss Camera Lenses and Kase Filters, two leaders in the photography world.

Visit soslp.com for more information or please contact sean@seankerrphotography.com / 07920 238926

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PUDSEY BEAR MAKES A SPECIAL APPEARANCE

Skypark’s resident personal trainer and sports massage therapist Paul McArdle, is calling for volunteers to get back on the saddle alongside special guest Pudsey Bear for this year’s 10 hour Spinathon for Children in Need!

Organiser of the event, Paul McArdle, personal trainer and Skypark tenant said: “We’re delighted to welcome back a very special guest Pudsey Bear, who will be cheering everyone on and available for photos. In return for a £5 donation, spinners can take turns to ride 20 minute slots, cycling for 90 miles in total; the equivalent of a return journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh. We hope to smash our £1,300 total that we raised last time. Every penny goes to Children in Need, to support projects and children in the local area.

It would be great to have as many Skypark companies as possible taking part whether individuals, teams or buddies! Please sign up with Brian our concierge at reception as soon as possible.”

In case you didn’t know, Paul McCardle’s Fitness and Functional Massage Therapy is based right here in Skypark! Paul’s specialities include sports specific training, posture and movement, weight loss programmes, core and back care programmes, post and anti-natal programmes and group fitness training. As a member of the Scottish Massage Therapists organisation, Paul provides a range of sports massage to treat soft tissue injuries, posture, and many other issues. www.paulmcardlefitness.co.uk Contact: 0772 9612 932 paulmcfitness50@gmail.com

The all-day spinathon takes place on Friday 15th November in Skypark 1 reception, from 8am-6pm when volunteers will take turns to ride 20 minute slots and donate £5 to Children in Need. To take part please sign up in advance with Brian at Skypark 1, reception@skypark-glasgow.com.

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CodeClan is Scotland’s first and only SQA accredited digital skills academy on a mission to help bridge the digital skills gap in Scotland’s growing tech industry.

Leidos is a global science, technology and engineering company, tackling some of the most complex problems in government, health, transportation, defence, safety and security.

To celebrate #NationalCodingWeek (w/c 16 September), we caught up with two coding fans – Blair from Leidos and his mentee, Erin – to find out how they’re continuing to learn and develop their skills for future success…

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Blair is an Application Support Analyst in the Emerging Capabilities team at Leidos, based in Skypark 1. He recently embarked on a Data Analysis course at digital skills academy, CodeClan (https://codeclan.com/)

Erin (far left) is a 17-year-old school student, mentored by Blair, who completed a 4-week paid internship with Leidos this summer as part of the Career Ready programme (https://careerready.org.uk/)

“As part of the work Leidos is starting to do in the field of data science and engineering, I started a 14-week intensive course in Data Analysis at CodeClan. The course is aimed at people who perhaps don't work in IT but are looking to make a change in their career, or like me, have coding skills they’re looking to develop in a new area. I was a programmer in a previous company so when I found out there was an opportunity to build my skills and learn new languages I jumped at it. Following some pre-coursework to get everyone in our class to the same starting point, we’ve gotten to grips with the R and PostgreSQL languages, the language of statistics, we’ve learned from industry experts about data governance and quality, privacy and cybersecurity. We’ve been well looked after outside of class as well, including beer pong and pancakes! So I’m excited for what these new skills can do for my future but to then learn that my mentee Erin has found coding is her passion as well has doubled that excitement. The guidance I’ve tried to give her has centred round the idea that everyone needs to work so you may as well do something you enjoy, and I’m delighted Erin’s internship gave her a chance to try it and helped her realise what her next steps can be. Coding is never boring, there’s always another problem to solve, it affects every area of life, so there’s an incredible variety of fields to work in and creating solutions that have positive real world effects is immensely satisfying.”

“Before I started my Leidos internship, I wanted to be a marine biologist. I’d studied IT in school until 3rd year but following a few challenges in my class, I’d dropped it and switched to chemistry. I wasn’t really interested in computing at that point – it was just another subject. My internship changed all that!

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During my internship, I was in a group with 7-8 other students learning step-by-step how to code a website. We all had different backgrounds so it was good being able to go through the training together but at our own paces. Problem solving skills were important; we were given a project brief but we had to come up with our own design solutions and figure out the best way to code them. I really enjoyed the challenge of all this (even when things went wrong and I found out it was due to one tiny little thing missing in my code!); being able to create something and see my work come together was really exciting.

I never pictured myself having a career in IT but now I’m hoping to follow in my mentor, Blair’s, footsteps. For anyone else who’s interested in learning to code, I’d say go for it! There are loads of free online resources to help you get started, or you could try a course like Blair’s at CodeClan. Once you know how to code, you can do anything – from creating apps, games, all kinds of software, technology to help people… there are so many options open to you.”

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Muchos gracias for joining us at our annual summer party on the 30th August. This year’s theme – all things Mexican was celebrated with incredible music from Rapido Mariachi and the Bossa Nova Trio, vibrant folk dancing from Colibri Mexican Dance, Hulu hoop workshops, a bucking bronco, side stalls and circus performers. We sipped frozen margaritas, and enjoyed delicious churros and tacos.

Through your kind donations, buying of raffle tickets and bashing of pinatas we raised close on £400 for Finding Your Feet, an amputee support charity.

Visit Facebook.com/skyparkglasgow for more photos of the day.

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COULD YOU SPEND ONE NIGHT SLEEPING ON THE STREET SO A YOUNG PERSON DOESN’T HAVE TO? Byte Night is the UK’s biggest corporate sleep out event. Taking place on Friday 4th October across 12 regions, Byte Night gives you the chance to network with fellow businesses, enjoy a unique team bonding experience, and spend an unforgettable night sleeping under the stars.

Why sign up to sleep out?

Every year, 83,000 young people in the UK experience homelessness through no fault of their own. Relationship breakdown, mental health issues, neglect and abuse drive young people onto the streets, leaving them without support and with nowhere to call home.

Byte Night raises money to fund our work with vulnerable young people, giving those who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness a brighter, more stable future.

How you can help…

Leidos, based in Skypark 1, has signed up and set themselves a target to raise £1,000 for Byte Night.

Will you join Leidos and thousands of others on 4th October to help fight youth homelessness?

You can help them reach this target by donating here: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/leidos-byte-night-scotland-west

To take part in the event, simply go to bytenight.org.uk and register for #ByteNight2019

FLEET ALLIANCE ON THE RUN FOR MAGGIE’S CENTRE Please support this great cause!

Once again, the keen runners at Fleet Alliance took on the Great Scottish Run on Sunday 29th September.

Three members of staff ran the 10K and one took on the half marathon! We're hoping Skypark tenants can help us to raise our target of £1,000 for Maggie's Centres and support a great cause! Maggie’s offers free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends. Help is offered freely to anyone with any type of cancer. Simply drop into a Maggie’s Centre at any time - you’re always welcome.

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Enterprise also offer Skypark businesses the opportunity to open a corporate account with the Car Club. Benefits of opening a business account include: • • • • • •

Preferential rates and fees Reduce per mile reimbursement Alternative to taxi spend Meet sustainability goals Increase in productivity Centralised billing

To find out more and apply for a corporate account, check out the business section of the Enterprise Car Club website: www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk/gb/en/ contact-us/business.html

We have a hybrid car located in the visitor car park, available for pay per trip rental.

The car can be booked from £4.50 an hour and Enterprise offer free membership to Skypark staff. Our on-site car adds to the 20+ vehicles accessible across Glasgow, and 1,100+ cars and vans across Scotland and the UK. How do you book it out? Here’s the lowdown on joining the Car Club: JOIN – To join, visit the website and complete the application form, upload a selfie, a picture of your driving licence and add in payment details. Follow the link: www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk/SKYPARK to join for free (saving you £20).

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Call Kathy on 07576912020 to place an order.

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LAUNCH FOODS APPEALS FOR JANUARY VOLUNTEERS Our resident charity Launch Foods is thanking all of Skypark’s volunteers that have stepped up to help feed Glasgow’s children and is appealing for volunteers to help in January when the school term begins in 2020.

Launch Foods began because Craig Johnson its founder could make no sense of the reasons why so much surplus food exists and yet every day children are going hungry.

In just 48 weeks, Launch has provided 57,000 free meals to feed Glasgow’s primary school children in the communities that need it most. Launch’s food truck is providing in excess of 300 meals each day to primary school kids immediately after their school day. Launch is a 365 day operation including school holidays when it works with the charity Achieve More to provide their kids lunch each day over the holiday period.

Craig Johnson the founder of Launch Foods said: “Every day hunger is a massive issue for children and families in many areas of Glasgow. Launch sets out to solve the issue of food surplus going to waste, throughout the year including school holidays to try to plug the gap. Thanks to everyone at Skypark that has volunteered so far, it’s been a great response! We would love it if more Skypark tenants could volunteer for January 2020 when the new school term begins to help on our food truck.”

Launch Foods is appealing to the Skypark community to volunteer just a few hours of their time to help them continue their work. They are looking for one or two volunteers a day for the new January term in 2020.

If you can spare some time, please get in touch with Denise@launchfoods.org The meeting point is the Launch Foods unit on the ground floor of Skypark 5 (by the rear door entrance).

You will be transported to the school and returned back to Skypark. You will be helping wrap the food for transporting to the school, handing out the food to the children from the Launch truck and then back to Skypark to help clear up.

Skypark, Brakes Group, Simon Howie Foods, Highland Spring, Braehead Foods, SEC and IKEA are all helping to feed Glasgow’s children.

Visit www.launchfoods.org

CALLING ALL SKYPARK FOOTBALLERS We’re pleased to announce that Skypark is the proud sponsor of the local amateur football team Finnieston Park Football Club.

To celebrate the sponsorship, Skypark is calling for footballers interested in taking part in a football charity fundraising game next spring. To find out more please get in touch with Loraine@skypark-glasgow.com

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JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM OF SKYPARK MENTORS AT SKYPARK WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT MCR PATHWAYS MENTORING CHARITY WHO ARE LOOKING FOR MENTORS TO JOIN THEIR PROGRAMME

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olunteers are signing up from all walks of life to be matched with a young person in one of Glasgow’s Secondaries. Can you help a young person realise their full potential and be defined by their talent, not their circumstances?

All you need is one hour a week and a willingness to put a young person first. MCR Pathways will provide all the training and support you need. There are schools across Glasgow and surrounding areas where you can get involved.

Corien Staels, Managing Director of Wheel Air has recently signed up: "First hearing of MCR Pathways in the Skypark newsletter I just knew I had to get involved. It's not hard to remember what being a teenager was like and I know I would have benefited from having a mentor myself. Mentoring plays a big role in my journey as an entrepreneur, so why not pay it forward?

Being involved with Notre Dame High School has been exciting so far, even though we're just getting started. Hearing how many young people in Scotland are still looking for a mentor hopefully makes it ever so clear to everyone else in Skypark to get involved too."

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Can you become a mentor and be there weekly to listen, encourage and support a young person? When one person mentors two lives are changed.

Visit mcrpathways.org to register and choose an info session to attend.

YOUR LOCAL REACH PHARMACY Our local Finnieston Chemist, Reach Pharmacy goes the extra mile for Skyparkers. Not only can you get your prescription collected and delivered to your office the Pharmacy now offer an automatic reorder service direct from your GPs Surgery for repeat prescriptions.

There are a host of other services available too.

They have a walk-in travel clinic with no booking necessary, offering an A-Z of travel vaccines and an Aesthetics Clinic offering a variety of non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Both clinics offer a 10% discount for Skypark employees.

Pictured: Gifty Appiah and Mohammed Dawd

Reach Pharmacy | 1094 Argyle Street | G3 8LY 0141 204 0298

Heading into winter our on-site Flu Clinics start in conjunction with Reach. Flu strains change hence the need to vaccinate yearly. We have two clinics running in the Treatment Room from the end of October.

Please email Brian on the Concierge Desk to book your slot. Our treatment room is located Level -2 in Skypark 1.

Mohammed Vaqqas Haq, our friendly local pharmacist loves being a familiar face around Skypark. He says "I have worked closely with Skypark on the prescription side and at the on-site flu clinics and enjoy the familiarity and trust that has developed.

I regularly see Skypark staff along Argyle street which always makes me smile – we’re here to help and strive to satisfy when it comes to staff welfare and healthcare."

TRAVEL CLINICS

Reach Pharmacy Travel Clinics at Argyle Street Monday – Wednesday 9-5pm, and alternating Saturdays. 10% DISCOUNT - Quote Skypark

FLU CLINICS 30 OCTOBER & 5 NOVEMBER

Please email Brian on the Concierge Desk to book: reception@skypark-glasgow.com

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arcus Kitchen a founder of Kickstart Bootcamp, understands how feeling lost or unable to lose weight or get healthy can put you off even more. Marcus said: “If you want to lose weight, get healthier or even tone muscle, then we can help you discover the confidence you need to gain control of your health and fitness.

“Exercise is fantastic, countless studies have shown us that exercise has so many benefits other than simply weight loss; increased energy levels and better sleep are just a couple of the positives.

“Joining us at Kickstart Bootcamp you will have the support and ability to lose weight confidently and enjoy the foods you love to eat, we don’t restrict your diets or cut out carbs, but educate you on how to eat healthily and still enjoy the cake or a night out with your friends.

MONEY BACK & GET FIT WITH KICKSTART BOOTCAMP! IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO REBOOT YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE AND BE A PART OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN MARCUS AND HIS TEAM AT KICKSTART BOOTCAMP!

Marcus continues: “When you join us you become part of our community. You are invited to join our facebook group just for our members, where you can share any problems you have, ask any questions you have and get the support that you need when you need it.

“Join us today on our MoveIt Programme and in 8 weeks we promise that you will feel better, feel stronger and fitter. And to top it all off when you complete the programme you get 50% of your money back…It’s a no brainer!” finished Marcus.

To find out more please get in touch by email: marcus@glasgowbootcamp.co.uk / www.glasgowbootcamp.co.uk Or join our facebook page and sign up for our email list to gain access to our free group. www.facebook.com/KSBootcamp/

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WELLBEING SERVICES

PHYSIO CLINIC

EVERY MONDAY

Physio Focused offer a number of different treatments, including: manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, deep tissue massage and ergonomic assessments. They also focus on aftercare and injury prevention, and offer strength and conditioning services to further your return from injury.

HEALTH & NUTRITION

EVERY TUESDAY

Got a health or dietary problem? Catherine Walker can help you reset your health. She is a qualified Herbalist & Nutritional Adviser specialising in digestive, hormone, weight and skin issues.

BEAUTY TREATMENTS ACUPRESSURE EVERY THURSDAY MASSAGE

Treatments for both ladies and gents with Doreen Sinclair - waxing, tinting, manicures and pedicures with weekly special offers.

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY 30 minute seated acupressure massages with Anna. No need to remove any clothing and no use of oils – the perfect express massage to fit into your busy schedule and get you ready for the weekend!

SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE

1-TO-1 & SMALL GROUP YOGA

Anyone can benefit from sports & remedial massage. If you have any aches and pains you may feel the benefit of regular massage with Paul.

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.

BY APPOINTMENT

BY APPOINTMENT

KCR & CTR THERAPY & MASSAGE EVERY WEDNESDAY

Kinetic Chain Release and Connective Tissue Release Therapy with Gwen Baxter. Also available: Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Indian Head and Natural lift facial massage.

HOLISTIC THERAPIES

BY APPOINTMENT

Sacha McKenzie offers a range of individual therapies tailored to your needs, from reiki to reflexology and energy balancing. Group workshops for businesses are also available to help improve creativity, energy flow and boost performance.

ADVANCED BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. USE OUR ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM ON MYSKY OR BOOK DIRECTLY WITH EACH THERAPIST EXCLUSIVE SKYPARK RATES ARE AVAILABLE, JUST ASK YOUR THERAPIST FOR THEIR LATEST OFFERS

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PERSONAL TRAINING AND SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE

PAUL MCARDLE

Paul is passionate about aiding recovery, helping you perform at your best and developing your fitness. He says of his background ‘As a junior physical training instructor in the Army Cadet Force at the age of 16, I developed a passion for helping others develop their fitness. This inspired me to become a personal trainer and has motivated me to make fitness a key part of my life – as a former competitive bodybuilder, my passion now lies in the great outdoors where I spend my time walking, climbing, cycling and kayaking.’

Qualified personal trainer and sports massage therapist Paul has a dedicated treatment room in Skypark 1. He also runs personal training sessions at Hillhead Sports Centre in the West End of Glasgow.

What makes Paul’s service unique? Paul’s functional fitness and sports massage background means anyone – not just athletes can benefit from his service. If you have aches and pains (particularly back pain) Paul can help you. He has years of experience in relieving muscle tension and treating chronic conditions.

His combination of remedial and deep tissue massage, muscle energy and neuromuscular techniques and advice on follow up exercises, will mean you get a programme personalised to your needs.

For more information on Paul and his services www.paulmcardlefitness.co.uk Please phone 07729 612932 to book an appointment. Paul’s Treatment Room is located in Skypark 1, off the stairwell before the 1st Floor.

NEW SERVICE: RESET YOUR HEALTH Are you concerned about weight, health, skin, hormone or digestion issues? We have a new Health and Nutrition clinic run by qualified Herbalist and Nutritional Advisor Catherine Walker who specialises in this area.

problems. Catherine is looking for 4 people to work with her and improve any of the above issues. Participants will feature in the Spring edition of Skyline sharing their experience and results.

Initial mini consultations (15 minutes), are free of charge. Catherine is available on Tuesdays and after work. Simply call or text to make your appointment.

Interested? Text ‘Skypark Clinic’ and your issue of interest to Catherine on 07842 821926

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Volunteers are also required to take part in an 8-week programme to support weight loss, hormone balancing, digestion issues and skin

Want to book an appointment? Phone or text 07842 821926 For further information on Catherine and her services visit: www.resetyourself.uk

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DIARY DATES NOW - 2 DECEMBER SCOTLAND'S BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

1 NOVEMBER PRETTY LINKS POP-UP

3 OCTOBER THE SOCIAL

5 NOV, 3 DEC, 4 FEB DR BIKE

FASHION JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES 11:30-2:30PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS

23 OCTOBER JOHN MUIR COUNTRY STORE CHEESE, BISCUITS, CAKES, PRESERVES, CONFECTIONERY & GIFT HAMPERS 11AM-2:30PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

30 OCT & 5 NOV FLU VACCINATION CLINICS WITH REACH PHARMACY SEE PAGE 21 FOR MORE INFO

31 OCTOBER SWEET SATISFACTION PIC N MIX POP-UP STALL 11AM-3PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

GET FESTIVE WITH US THIS CHRISTMAS Join us this December for a month of present wrapping, giving, making and buying as we bring the Christmas Spirit to Skypark!

SAVE THE DATES! 3 DEC • Our Christmas Trees Go Up 4 DEC • Present Wrapping 5 DEC • Christmas Social 8&9 DEC • Wreath Making Workshops 11 DEC • Christmas Shopping Event 20 DEC • Christmas Pick n Mix Pop Up

POP-UP SHOPPING, LIVE MUSIC, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINKS 12-2PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

WITH URBAN BLOOMS 6-8:30PM, SP1 MEETING ROOM SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO

7 NOVEMBER THE SOCIAL

11 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT

POP-UP SHOPPING, LIVE MUSIC, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINKS 12-2PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

POP-UP SHOPPING, FESTIVE MUSIC, COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS 12-2PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

15 NOVEMBER SPINATHON

FOR CHILDREN IN NEED, WITH PAUL MCARDLE SEE PAGE 11 FOR DETAILS

4 DECEMBER GIFT WRAPPING FOR 'CHRISTMAS IN ANDERSTON' FROM 10AM, SP1 MEETING ROOM SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO

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5 DECEMBER THE SOCIAL

9 & 10 DECEMBER WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS

FREE BIKE MAINTENANCE 1-4PM, FINNIESTON SQUARE

POP-UP SHOPPING, LIVE MUSIC, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINKS 12-2PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

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For all the latest event & workshop listings visit: www.skypark-glasgow.com/events/ and facebook.com/skyparkglasgow

6 FEBRUARY THE SOCIAL

SHOPPING, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINKS 12-2PM, SKYPARK 1 RECEPTION

17 FEBRUARY FASCINATOR WORKSHOP

WITH ANA MARIA FROM ULTIMATE DESIGN HATS 6-8PM, SP1 MEETING ROOM

4 DECEMBER

Get in the festive mood with a Skyperk discount on tickets to the Country Living Christmas Fair: 21-24 November at the SEC, Glasgow.

Buy one get one ticket free!

This annual celebration of all things festive is a must for anyone looking to find everything for the perfect Christmas celebration under one roof!

Save £19 with our Skyperk 2 for 1 offer and enjoy a day of festive fun.

Simply quote promo code: 241CLGPR7 when booking online at www.countrylivingfair.com or CALL 0844 209 7348

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9 & 10 DECEMBER

Christmas present wrapping for the Anderston Community Event

Get creative with a Wreath Making Workshop with Urban Blooms

The countdown to ‘Christmas in Anderston’ on December 6th is on, and Skypark is donating 350 Christmas presents for this annual festive event.

Come along and get your creative juices flowing and take home the perfect wreath for Christmas. All materials are provided, along with superb tuition and guidance. Mince pies and a complimentary drink included. Each class last takes place in the meeting room in Skypark 1 from 6-8:30pm. £30 (with your Skypark discount, usually £45)

Can you spare half an hour to help us wrap presents for the local community? Helper elves required at our wrapping station in the Meeting Room, Skypark 1. Pop along on the day - festive tunes, mince pies and a cuppa will be provided, Christmas jumpers optional!

To book your place call 0141 816 7000 or email hello@urban-blooms.co.uk

MACS ADVENTURE RAISE A WHOPPING £17,551 FOR GLASGOW CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHARITY Fraser MacRae, along with his Macs Adventure Colleagues, walked 40 miles in one day to raise vital funds for Glasgow Children's Hospital.

Fraser tells us more about their challenge and the motivation behind supporting this great cause...

Fraser and Arlo

"Saturday 3rd August was simply unbelievable! Walking 40 miles while trying to pay attention to the logistics of 50 fellow walkers, problem solving and making changes along the way was one of the toughest things I have ever taken on. We had a plan in place and had prepared for every potential issue we could think of……except one. Who knew it could actually be sunny in Scotland!! It was scorching all day, which is never great for a ginger at the best of times! With the added hurdles the sunshine brought it helped to create an incredible atmosphere.

"40 miles in a day is insane, walking 40 miles in 25° muggy heat, to be honest is madness! I am so proud of everyone involved and sincerely cannot thank them all enough! Our volunteer marshals and first aiders each went above and beyond the call of duty, standing in the baking sun, staying late into the night, encouraging and giving the necessary boost to some, lets be honest, fairly haggard faces. All of our walkers dug deep and powered through tough conditions, clawing, crawling and battling through the miles, determined to put themselves through the pain barrier for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital.

They even kept going when the sun disappeared to be replaced by torrential rain for the final couple of hours.

"Everyone of them is a hero and there is no one who could have given more.

The result of all of their blood sweat and tears is that first of all, my name is mud in the office, but on top of that they have also raised an astounding amount of money! As it stands we will be handing a cheque to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity of £17,551!! This includes an incredibly generous donation from Neil, the original Macs Adventurer, of £8500!

"Everyone had their reasons for taking this on but my personal motivation for putting this together was my son, Arlo, who had a bit of tough start in life and is still a regular visitor the children’s hospital. Being able to carry him over the finish line and watch peoples reactions to seeing him smiling away on my back (while plucking what little remains of my hair out) will forever remain as one of my happiest moments of my life.

"I am gobsmacked by the money we have raised and have never been prouder to work for Macs Adventure!"

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FEATURED SKYPERKS EMIRATES EXCLUSIVE FARES Emirates latest offer exclusive to Skyparkers expires on 30th November 2019 so be quick to take advantage of the discount! Enjoy exclusive Business Class and Economy Class fares. Save £100 on Business Class bookings and £25 on Economy Class bookings when you fly from Glasgow or Edinburgh to all destinations on their network. Terms and conditions apply - please visit MySky for full details and discount code.

NETTL 25% OFF Nettl are offering all Skypark employees an exlusive 25% OFF printing, displays, signs & web design!

Nettl is the largest network of neighbourhood web, print and design studios in the UK and Ireland. Need a website, a brochure, an exhibition stand or maybe even signs for your business? We’ve got you covered. We’re experts in Digital, Print and Creative Design!

CITY CARS 10% OFF FARES City Cars Glasgow is offering all Skypark employees 10% off all bookings (Individual and account) City Cars private hire has proudly provided a friendly, reliable taxi service to the West End of Glasgow for over 20 years as well as offering airport transfers and executive hire cars.

Call 0141 959 1212 to book! There are no surcharges! Same rates every day!

Airport Services: Fixed prices and Minibus available. Airport meet and greet with suited driver and name plate to meet customer. Executive cars available on request.

If you wish to open an account or have any queries please contact Ashleigh on 0141 319 4342 All proceeds go to Brain Tumour Research. See page 21 for more information.

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A MEAL FOR TWO

Strip Joint specialises in hand rolled and made to order pizza and calzones (2-4-1 all day every day). Their brand new grilled sandwich menu has been a huge hit since launching.

Deep filled and grilled under the press grill you won’t find a better lunch in Finnieston. Choose from a pizza slice of the day (or classic Margherita) to be teamed up with a side for only £4.95. Lunch offers run Monday - Friday 11-3 (for Fridays please book in advance, it gets busy). Take away also available for all lunch and main menu offers.

Music lovers will be pleased to hear Strip Joint now stock new release and classic Vinyl. They’re also the only place in Glasgow with WEST Tank beer. Try a St Mungo from the Tank in an ice cold, handled glass and you’ll never go anywhere else for a pint again.

Email Brian at Reception@skypark-glasgow.com by Friday 10th January to be entered into the competition By entering this competition you agree to receiving emails from Strip Joint. Your personal information will be kept confidential and will never be sold to third parties. It will only be used for communications related to Strip Joint. 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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