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SWITCH IT UP Look and feel good for summer by swapping some of these unhealthy ingredients…
You Love
Swap For
Benefits
TOAST & BUTTER
WHOLEMEAL TOAST WITH AVOCADO
Avocados are packed with vitamins and minerals, particularly good for skin and hair. There are also around a quarter of the calories in an avocado making it a lighter and healthier snack.
CRISPS
KALE CHIPS
It’s on all the celebrity diets – even the Kardashians are fans! It’s high in nutrients and very low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.
Remove the stalks, spray on some low-cal olive oil and a pinch of salt. Pop in the oven and bake for 5 minutes for a crunchy snack.
FLAVOURED YOGHURT
NATURAL YOGHURT WITH FRUIT Use low fat or fat free yoghurt and fruit with a spoonful of granola.
ICE CREAM
FROZEN BANANA ICE CREAM (made with bananas only) Freeze your banana. Take it out of the freezer and let it thaw slightly, then puree. Add a teaspoon of natural peanut butter for extra flavour if you like!
Natural yoghurt helps keep your digestive system healthy and has less calories than a lot of flavoured ‘dessert-type’ yoghurts.
No milk, cream or sugar, just bananas – which are packed with vitamins and minerals and much lower in fat than a bowl of ice cream!
HEALTH & BEAUTY
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Benefits of a Glasgow Club Membership include: + Unlimited classes & gym + FREE gym induction and personal programme
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+ Unlimited swimming, sauna, steam & spa*
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To play for my country, in front of my family and to pick up a great win was awesome.
What’s a typical day like for you? I usually wake up about 8am, get showered and have breakfast before starting training about 9.15am. Usually we do some weights first before focusing on line-outs in a meeting. Lunch is about 12pm before we have another meeting, do a rugby session out on the pitch and finish around 4pm. Do you have any rituals before a match? Nothing major, but I like listening to music. At the moment I like Omi-Cheerleader. Who has been the biggest inspiration in your career? Kieran Read, the New Zealand forward, was always someone I looked up to and last summer I went on the MacPhail Scholarship and met him. I trained with him a lot, speaking to him a few times as well which was a great experience. He was a massive idol for me growing up.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Get YOUR Tickets! The Warriors are Glasgow’s only professional rugby team and compete in the GUINNESS PRO12 and the European Rugby Champions Cup. They play their home matches at Scotstoun Stadium and tickets are available online at glasgowwarriors.org or by calling 0844 800 3490.
What’s been your most memorable game? The viagogo Autumn Test against Argentina was my first match at BT Murrayfield and an amazing game. To play for my country, in front of my family and to pick up a great win was awesome. Tell us a bit about your diet? I usually eat quite a lot and will kick off the day with some scrambled eggs followed by a bowl of oats. I will then have a protein shake after my weights session and then usually have meat and vegetables for lunch with the team. After training I have a small dinner before having something bigger a few hours later. What advice would you give to a young person hoping to make rugby a career? Watch as much rugby as you can, try and get yourself in a winning team and enjoy it! What do you like to do in your spare time? I enjoy doing a bit of DJ work at some nightclubs, spending time with my girlfriend, cinema, heading out for something to eat and playing some golf.
Who was your last text from and what did it say? From my Mum who was watching the European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final where there was an interview with Jonny Wilkinson and she text me saying ‘I never realised he had a lisp.’ Last film you saw at the cinema? American Sniper. Favourite meal? I like sweet potato, chicken breast and peas. It’s a nice, clean meal. What song gets you up on the dancefloor? Michael Jackson, Thriller. If you weren’t a professional rugby player, what occupation would you choose? I probably would have gone to uni, lost interest and ended up doing a hands-on, manual labour job.
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PERSONAL SHOPPING AT TOPSHOP Get Summer ready with a Topshop Personal Shopping appointment at their Argyle St store. Let them hunt out the hottest trends of the season for a style upgrade, or give yourself a birthday treat with some personalised style advice. Book an appointment at
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The offer is only available to Young Scot cardholders aged 16 and above. The offer can’t be used in conjunction with other offers. Topshop do not offer this discount online. This offer is only valid when shopping in store.
FASHION
MEET OUR NEW
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Describe your style
Worst trend in the last year?
Modern, tailored with a splash of 1920s to 1990s (missing out the 80s, I never could pull off shoulder pads, or puffed out skirts). I swear by my flared jeans with a trusty tailored white blazer.
Ripped to the max jeans. I tried to see a point but failed. It looked like someone had set them alight. It just isn’t my style, but for those of you who wear them – aren’t you cold?
Who is your fashion icon?
Can you share any fashion-related tips and tricks you’ve learned?
You couldn’t make me choose between Marilyn Monroe and Victoria Beckham. For guys it would have to be 100% Ryan Gosling. Best trend in the last year? For guys I loved the comeback of the original ‘worn-in’ Chelsea Boots, which are in again this season. Hands down my favourite female trend was the ‘sneaker trend’, allowing us to wear trainers with everything. My feet owe Nike a huge thank you. I always went to uni in my fur jacket and trainers!
Never buy a size too small or too large if they don’t have your size. It either makes you look oversized in a bad way, or you show too much. Remember to try online or order in store. I also recommend investing in a good pair of jeans – from shape to length and colour. You’ll wear them all the time (I promise).
I recommend investing in a good pair of jeans
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FASHION
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loral is everywhere, from Vogue to Beyoncé’s wardrobe. This top looks great with white or blue denim and can be worn alone with a black trenchcoat on top.
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hese shorts will keep you bang on trend this Summer. Team with a sweater and pumps for a casual style, or a white tanktop, white blazer. and brown shoes for a special event.
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ersatile and clean cut, wear this shirt with chino shorts and your Toms, or straight trousers and brogues. Keep black and white and you will be owning the monochrome trend.
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oms are not only a Summer essential, but a wardrobe essential. Handy for holidays at the beach or walks in the city. These shoes will keep you cool and comfortable.
COOKING CORNER
BANANA & CHOCOLATE GRANOLA BARS INGREDIENTS Use a measuring jug • 1 tsp. butter • 120ml flaked almonds • 360ml cashews, coarsely chopped • 240ml banana chips, chopped • 360ml rolled oats • 360ml Rice Krispies cereal • 240ml honey or brown rice syrup • 60ml Grade B maple syrup
proper tasty!
• 1/2 tsp. salt • 60ml dark chocolate chips or chunks • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS 01 Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Spread the almonds and cashews on a sheet of baking paper and toast them in the oven for 6–8 minutes, or until they start to brown a bit. Remove from oven and cool.
02 In the meantime, grease a 9x13 baking dish
with the butter and set aside. Now, mix the oats, rice cereal, banana chips and chocolate chunks in a big bowl. Add the nuts once they’ve cooled.
03 In a small saucepan, heat the syrups, salt
and vanilla extract over medium-high heat, stirring to avoid burning. Once the syrups come to a light boil, continue to cook for an
additional 3–5 minutes until the syrup begins to thicken, then pour it over the oats and nuts. Mix everything together so that the syrup evenly coats everything in the bowl. Your chocolate chunks may melt at this point, but that doesn’t matter – it’ll just make it more chocolatey.
04 While it’s still warm, pour the contents
of the bowl into your prepared baking dish. Using a rubber spatula, pat everything down so it’s nice and compacted. Let it cool to room temperature. You can also put them in the fridge to make cutting easier.
05 Cut into squares.
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WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S NEW
Barefoot Bowls at Kelvingrove FREE No dress code, no rigid rules, no special footwear (or even no footwear), the choice is yours. Come and give it a go on the fantastic greens used at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ADULT AND JUNIOR EQUIPMENT PROVIDED!
APRIL–SEPTEMBER
STAFF WILL BE ON HAND TO SHOW YOU THE ROPES!
Saturday & Sunday, 9am–6pm
Monday–Friday, 9am–9pm
Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls and Tennis Centre, Kelvin Way, Glasgow G3 7TA
For more information:
07920 048 945
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July
Ticket Prices Heats
Adult £10 / Conc £8
Finals
Adult £15 / Conc £12
Day Pass
Adult £23 / Conc £18
Weekend Pass
Adult £44 / Conc £35
Competition Pass Adult £105 / Conc £85
Concession Tickets Concession tickets are for students in full-time education and for senior citizens aged 60+.
*Under-16s ticket must be purchased with at least 1 Adult Concession ticket. Maximum 8 Junior tickets per Adult / Concession ticket.
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2015 IPC Swimming World Championships 13–19 July 2015 It’s your first chance to see some of the biggest names in para-sport in action since the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Come along and support the likes of Great Britain’s Ellie Simmonds, Brazil’s Daniel Dias, the USA’s Jessica Long and Glasgow’s very own Andrew Mullen as they battle it out in the pool for victory! For more info and booking:
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COMING SOON REGISTER TO RUN! Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run Super Saturday George Square 03 October 2015 Be part of Super Saturday and get active with your family and friends at Scotland’s biggest weekend of running. See how fast you can complete the Junior Run or sign up with your siblings for the Family Mile. You’ll get a limited edition medal to take home at the end of the day once you cross the finish line in George Square! There are also lots of free activities and giveaways throughout the day!
Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Junior Run – 2.5k race (9–15 yrs) • £3 for Glasgow Young Scot Card holders (usually £6) Register today at:
greatscottishrun.com
YouNGGLASGOW.ORG.UK FOR MORE INFO ON WHAT’S ON ACROSS GLASGOW
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July/ AUGUST
World Pipe Band Championships Glasgow Green Sat 16 August
Merchant City Festival Sat 25 July – Sun 2 August
Glasgow Green will be transformed into a riot of colour, live music and Scottish culture as bekilted pipebands from around the globe do battle for the biggest prize in the piping world.
Merchant City Festival is 9 days of action-packed entertainment in the heart of the city - with tons of free activities and events to enjoy. The streets will come alive with a vibrant mix of fashion, art, sport activities, food & drink, music stages as well as an array of eclectic street theatre, not to mention delicious world foods from our international markets.
The World Pipe Band Championships also includes a Kids’ Zone, Highland Dancing and Highland Games events, and loads of delicious food to enjoy. It’s an extraordinary event that attracts an international audience, and it’s on your doorstep. Why not check it out?
Find out more at:
merchantcityfestival.com
For full programme and ticket information, and to find out about the Grade 1 Qualifiers on Friday 14 August, visit:
Book tickets online or phone:
theworlds.co.uk
0141 353 8000
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COMING SOON
The Turner Prize Tramway, Glasgow October 2015 – January 2016 FREE admission Coming to Scotland for the first time, one of Europe’s most important and prestigious contemporary visual art awards. The Turner Prize will leave its home at Tate Britain to be hosted at Tramway, and from October to January you can see the exhibition of work by the four shortlisted artists for free. Look out for an exciting programme of activities to take part in including workshops and tours. More info coming soon at:
tramway.org 25 Albert Drive Glasgow G41 2PE
YouNGGLASGOW.ORG.UK FOR MORE INFO ON WHAT’S ON ACROSS GLASGOW
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Free Youth Groups WEST Blairdardie Youth Club and Friday Night Football Blairdardie Sports Pavilion, 479 Blairdardie Road, G15 6JP For 14–18yrs
eaST Fusion Youth Group Barmulloch Community Centre, 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, Barmulloch, G21 3PX Every Tuesday & Friday starting Tuesday 07 July, 6.30–8.30pm Activities include DJ workshops, dance workshops, gaming, table tennis, pool, arts & crafts and a chill-out area. For more info call: 0141
276 1785
Youth Club and Football Training Tuesdays, 7–9pm Hang out with your pals and play sports, pool, table tennis or listen to music and meet new people. Football training takes place in the sports hall and players selected during this session will play in the city-wide 11-a-side Friday Football League. League games take place on Fridays, 6–10pm. All transport, strips and coaching are FREE of charge. In partnership with A&M Scotland. For more info call: 0141
276 1525
or email:
CommunitesNorthWest@glasgowlife.org.uk
SOUTH Jenniburn Seniors
Jenniburn Centre, 370 Tormusk Road, G45 0HE Every Thursday, 6.15–7.45pm Ages: 13–18 years Need something to do during the holidays? Come along to the Jenniburn Centre and take part in activities including; arts & crafts, sports, board games and team games. You can also browse the internet or play games on our PCs and consoles. For more info call: 0141
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THE SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT
YOUR MSYP Did You Know? The Scottish Youth Parliament is made up of 150 young people aged 14–25 from across Scotland who represent constituencies and national voluntary organisations.
There are two elected Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) per Scottish Parliamentary constituency, with another 50 from national voluntary organisations. Glasgow has the highest percentage of MSYPs in Scotland with a potential 16 seats.
Your new MSYPs are... Glasgow Anniesland
Alana McKenna & Mhairi Fraser
Glasgow Cathcart
Martin Gallacher & John Gillies
Glasgow Kelvin
Fiona Ross & Suleman Jehanger
Glasgow Maryhill & Springburn
Callum MacLeod
Glasgow Pollok
Aqeel Ahmed & Thomas McEachan
Glasgow Provan
Stephanie McQuillan & Taylor Greaves
Glasgow Southside
Fatma Mohamed
Glasgow Shettleston
Suki Wan & David Stewart
By-elections will be held in Glasgow Southside and Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn and the results of these elections will be announced as they happen.
For more information:
syp.org.uk
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GLASGOW YOUTH COUNCIL / CINEMA
ON YOUR CINEMA TICKET
SPEAK UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
SHOW YOUR GLASGOW YOUNG SCOT CARD AT CINEWORLD OR VUE CINEMAS AND BUY YOUR TICKET AT THE STUDENT RATE!
Do you want to experience new challenges, make a difference to your community and the lives’ of other young people across Glasgow? What about meeting new people, enhancing your skills and at the same time having fun? If you answered YES to all of the above the Glasgow Youth Council could be right up your street! To find out more, email: MartinGallacher.GYCSecretary@outlook.com
Meetings are monthly and take place from 6–8pm at the City Chambers.
RELEASED: 21 AUGUST 2015 STARRING: CARA DELEVIGNE, NAT WOLFF, HALSTON SAGE From the author of 'The Fault In Our Stars', 'Paper Towns' follows the adventures of Quentin Jacobsen, who has always loved classmate Margo, and follows her on a road trip. The day after their all-night journey, however, Margo doesn't turn up at school, and she's still missing a week later. Quentin soon discovers that she has left clues to her disappearance for him, and he sets out on another road trip to try and solve the mystery.
2015 World Gymnastics Championships The SSE Hydro 23 October – 01 November 2015 Prices from £8 The greatest gymnastics show on Earth is coming to Glasgow in 2015. Get close to the spectacle of the World Gymnastics Championships as 500 of the world’s best take to the floor. Gymnasts will thrill and amaze you as they battle to become World Champion and a legend of the sport.
Book your tickets at: 2015worldgymnastics.com
Prize Package includes:
Be a sports reporter for the day! Fantastic prizes up for grabs!
• Family ticket (2 adults, 3 under 16s) for the full session for the Men’s Qualification round on the 25 October – an all-day ticket. • Your chance to be a reporter for the day. • A meet and great with a gymnastic star on the day of your visit to the Championships.
Ever fancied being a reporter? Well here’s your chance. Simply answer our question below for the chance to win tickets to the 2015 World Championships, plus write an article on the event and have it featured in the next edition of the Young Glasgow magazine!
• A 2015 World Championships t-shirt signed by Team GB’s very own Louis Smith.
Question:
• Post your entry to: FREEPOST RSUR-GAGS-YLLY, Glasgow, G4 0QW
Tell us which former Olympic bronze medal winning Gymnast is a 2015 World Championships ambassador?
Enter Now!
• Or email it to: youngglasgow@glasgowlife.org.uk
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Coping with grief When someone close to you dies it can be shattering. Martin, 16, lost both his mum and dad. Losing mum
The aftermath
‘12th August 2007 started off as any normal Sunday. Just back from a holiday, I was desperate to see my friends. I kissed mum on the forehead and ran outside.
Following his mum’s death, life was hard. As well as dealing with his grief Martin faced inconceivable challenges.
I was playing in the street when I heard sirens then saw an ambulance stop outside my house. I ran home to a horrifying scene; my mum on the floor while two medics tried to resuscitate her. I ran to find my older sister and we returned home to find she had died of a heart condition that I also have.’
‘I was bullied – threatened, hit and ridiculed because my mum wasn’t there to help me. I didn’t tell anyone – it was hell. Life fell apart, including my relationship with my dad. I became my younger brother’s full time carer. It was too much pressure and six years on I became unwell. It was then I moved in with my sister and began to find peace again.’
REAL-LIFE
The second blow ‘Around Christmas 2013, I learned my dad had terminal lung cancer. He died two months later. I didn’t speak to anyone about it until suddenly the reality of everything hit me and I broke down. With the unforgettable support of friends and family I got through it.’
Moving forward After opening up and facing what he’d been through, Martin began focussing on his future. ‘I found my passion – helping young people. I stood for the Scottish Youth Parliament and joined the Glasgow Youth Council. I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for people around me. MSP James Dornan is a support and inspiration – I’m not after his seat yet but I’m ambitious and would like to be where he is one day. Sarah and Donald from Glasgow Life have given me great opportunities.’
If you’re facing loss Martin says: Find your passion and throw yourself into it. • Remember you can still make the person you’ve lost proud. I always keep it in my heart that my mum and dad gave me my hero; my sister, and I know if I work hard they’d be proud. • Finally remember you are NEVER alone; there are lots of groups with other young people like you.
Talk about it If you’ve been affected by the loss of someone close there are organisations to help. • Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland help anyone experiencing bereavement. Visit their website at:
crusescotland.org.uk • Find out more about the Glasgow Youth Council here:
/glasgowyouthcouncil • Find out more about the Scottish Youth Parliament here:
syp.org.uk
Follow Martin /MGPolitician @MartinCathcart MartinCathcart
Martin with First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon (January 2015)
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MADE THE grADE? Play the waiting game well No matter what way you look at it, exams can be stressful. From preparing and studying, to sitting the exam itself there are plenty of opportunities to feel overwhelmed. And it doesn’t necessarily stop when you leave the exam hall. Waiting for your results, when you’ve done everything you can to impact them, can be the hardest part of all.
If you find waiting for your exam results starts to get in the way of you enjoying your summer try these tips to help you handle hanging on in the most chilled way you can. • Take a break from social media – avoid getting whipped up into a results-waiting frenzy and take a break from the constant stream of posts and tweets about how nervous everyone is. Aim to limit your time on social media to five minutes three times a day, or give yourself two social media free days a week. • Distract yourself – A sure-fire way to increase your stress and worry levels is to sit indoors dwelling on what’s to come. Don’t fall into this trap and force yourself to get out of the house. Meet friends, go to the cinema, go for a swim, play a sport or look into volunteering or part-time work opportunities. • Enjoy your time of freedom – think back to when you were up to your eyes in revision. You probably spent time dreaming of what you’d do with those long, lazy summer days when the exams are behind you. Now those days are here don’t spend them worrying! Relish this time because before you know it you’ll be on to the next thing and busy with your next year at school, college or university, or looking for a job. For loads of ideas on what you can do with your summer to take your mind off your approaching results, visit:
youngglasgow.org.uk
CAREERS
The results are in: now what? The results you receive will determine the decisions and actions you have to take next. Whether you got what you hoped for, didn’t do quite as well as you’d have liked or missed the mark completely you need to take steps to ensure your future goes in the right direction...
‘I got the results I needed.’ Congratulations! If your results mean you’ve been accepted to the college or university of your choice you can get planning this exciting step into your new life straight away! Even though you got the results you wanted you might still be unclear about what you want to do with them. For advice and information visit Skills Development Scotland’s online careers information and advice service myworldofwork.co.uk
‘I passed but didn’t do as well as I’d hoped.’
‘I failed. I didn’t get the grades I expected.’ Not getting the exam results you wanted can be devastating. But it doesn’t mean the career path you are aiming for is closed to you – far from it. There are many different routes to getting to where you want to be and adults in jobs they love have rarely followed a straightforward path to get there. Skills Development Scotland careers advisers are here to help. Get in touch via their website to find out about all the routes you can take, including resits and alternative education paths.
The good news is you passed, not getting what you were aiming for just means you need to get researching and find out what options are open to you. Contact the university or college you hoped to attend to find out about their clearing deadlines and visit myworldofwork.co.uk for advice.
What’s next? No matter what the results you received were, make sure you reach out to the support networks around you to ensure you make the right decisions for your future. Your family, friends, Skills Development Scotland’s careers advisers, school teachers and college lecturers can provide you with advice and support during this key time in your life. Other key organisations that can provide support include:
Young Glasgow: youngglasgow.org.uk Skills Development Scotland: myworldofwork.co.uk SQA: sqa.org.uk
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SPORT
SUMMER OF SPORT
Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome FREE NO COACHES NO COSTS JUST YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS BOOK NOW!
T&Cs • Subject to availability. • Free play sessions – not coached or supervised. • Cannot be used for “event” bookings. No block bookings.
Have a kick-about with your pals in our 5s pitches, play basketball or netball at the home of the Rocks and Scottish Thistles, or try your hand at badminton at the Commonwealth Games host venue. No racquet? No ball? No problem, we are happy to lend you ours, just return at the end of your hour. Hourly sessions bookable daily between 1pm and 5pm Monday–Friday throughout the summer holidays (29 June – 07 August 2015) with your Glasgow Young Scot Card.
TO BOOK: In person at reception or over the phone on:
0141 287 7000 Please have your GYSC number available. You will also need to show your card on arrival.
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eMags, eBooks and Audiobooks* Life is hectic – with homework, studying for exams, part-time jobs, not to mention juggling your social life – it’s not always easy to find the time to pop into your local library to borrow a book. Glasgow Libraries fantastic eBooks service lets you download books without even having to leave your bedroom!
FREE for Library ! members
Whether it’s fiction to help you switch off from studying, a classic for your English class or a biography on your favourite sports or film star, we have a huge range of eBooks to choose from. Find out more at:
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