The HUB - Issue 45

Bee Healthy Spicy Butterbean Soup A delicious and healthy soup

What you need 1 tin of butterbeans 2-3 Large Carrots 2-3 large tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp of oil 2 medium onions chopped 2-3 vegetable stock cubes Tsp Ground cumin Tsp Ground coriander Tsp Ground pepper

Useful Equipment

A chopping board A blender or liquidiser A sharp knife A large wooden spoon

What you do

Chop Onions and garlic and fry them off in the pot with the oil

Add ½ pint of stock to the pot Chop carrots and tomatoes and add them with the drained

butterbeans Add a teaspoon of pepper and spices ( to taste) On a low heat, soften the vegetables in the oil for 5mins

stirring occasionally Blend soup with hand blender Bring to the boil, put a lid on the pot and cook gently for

about 20 to 30 minutes. The longer you cook the soup the tastier it gets

Check the seasoning and thickness of the soup. (You can add extra boiled water if it’s too thick).

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Bee Healthy is a project which has been developed as part of the Healthy Weights pathfinder programme for Scotland.

Bee Healthy is based in the Viewpark area of North Lanarkshire just outside of Bellshill and the projects aim is to decrease the levels of obesity in Viewpark.

Viewpark was picked due to the fact that it has dedicated boundaries (bordered by motorways and the Viewpark Glen). It also has a wide range of amenities on the Market Square and is the ideal size of community to work with and view the effect of the project in the area.

The Bee Healthy project is aimed at creating a strong cohesive network of organisations, which can work together to tackle obesity levels within Viewpark. With this in mind we plan to help local residents form a reference group for the area informing and collaborating in the development of the project and how it will best affect the community and what will work best in this community.

We also have a brand of the Bee Healthy Bee ( as above), which we hope to integrate into people minds as being tied in with healthy eating and physical activity. When people see the Bee brand they think of being healthy, this we hope to do through a range of promotional campaigns and activities in the Viewpark area, all being under the Bee brand.

The project is aimed at targeting families through community groups, schools and other avenues and, hopefully, we can change attitudes towards eating and physical activity in the area.

Andy Mc Cann, the Project Development Worker stated ‘this is an exciting project for the Viewpark area, there is already a great deal of good work being done in Viewpark to tackle rising obesity levels and we, the steering group and I, see this opportunity of building on existing good practice and creating a strong community spirit around the ‘wee bee’ in dealing with health.’

If you are interesting in being involved in the Bee Healthy project you can email Andy Mc Cann at [email protected] or phone on 0141 771 9043.

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Issue Number 45 3rd - 16th June 2011

Bee Healthy Spicy Butterbean Soup A delicious and healthy soup

What you need 1 tin of butterbeans 2-3 Large Carrots 2-3 large tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp of oil 2 medium onions chopped 2-3 vegetable stock cubes Tsp Ground cumin Tsp Ground coriander Tsp Ground pepper

Useful Equipment

A chopping board A blender or liquidiser A sharp knife A large wooden spoon

What you do

Chop Onions and garlic and fry them off in the pot with the oil

Add ½ pint of stock to the pot Chop carrots and tomatoes and add them with the drained

butterbeans Add a teaspoon of pepper and spices ( to taste) On a low heat, soften the vegetables in the oil for 5mins

stirring occasionally Blend soup with hand blender Bring to the boil, put a lid on the pot and cook gently for

about 20 to 30 minutes. The longer you cook the soup the tastier it gets

Check the seasoning and thickness of the soup. (You can add extra boiled water if it’s too thick).

What is

HIGH

What is

MED

What is

LOW




Viewpark was picked due to the fact that it has dedicated boundaries (bordered by motorways and the Viewpark Glen). It also has a wide range of amenities on the Market Square and is the ideal size of community to work with and view the effect of the project in the area.

The Bee Healthy project is aimed at creating a strong cohesive network of organisations, which can work together to tackle obesity levels within Viewpark. With this in mind we plan to help local residents form a reference group for the area informing and collaborating in the development of the project and how it will best affect the community and what will work best in this community.

We also have a brand of the Bee Healthy Bee ( as above), which we hope to integrate into people minds as being tied in with healthy eating and physical activity. When people see the Bee brand they think of being healthy, this we hope to do through a range of promotional campaigns and activities in the Viewpark area, all being under the Bee brand.

The project is aimed at targeting families through community groups, schools and other avenues and, hopefully, we can change attitudes towards eating and physical activity in the area.

Andy Mc Cann, the Project Development Worker stated ‘this is an exciting project for the Viewpark area, there is already a great deal of good work being done in Viewpark to tackle rising obesity levels and we, the steering group and I, see this opportunity of building on existing good practice and creating a strong community spirit around the ‘wee bee’ in dealing with health.’


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Bee Healthy Spicy Butterbean Soup

A delicious and healthy

soup

What you need

1 tin of bu

tterbeans

2-3 Large Carrots

2-3 large tomatoes

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp of oil

2 medium onions chopped

2-3 vegetable stock c

ubes

Tsp Ground cumin

Tsp Ground coriander

Tsp Ground pepper

Useful Equip

ment

A chopping b

oard

A blender or liquidiser

A sharp knife

A large wooden spoon

What you do

Chop Onions and g

arlic and fry them off in the

pot with

the oil

Add ½ pint of stock to

the pot

Chop carrots and tom

atoes and add them with the dra

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butterbeans

Add a teaspoon of pep

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On a low heat, soften the veg

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5mins

stirring occasionally

Blend soup with hand bl

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Bring to the boil, put

a lid on the pot and c

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about 20 to 30 minutes. The longer y

ou cook the soup the

tastier it gets

Check the seasoning a

nd thickness of the so

up. (You can

add extra boiled water if it’s

too thick).

What is

HIGH

What is

MED

What is

LOW




Viewpark was picked due to the fact that it has dedicated boundaries (bordered by motorways and the Viewpark Glen). It also has a wide range of amenities

on the Market Square and is the ideal size of community to work with and view the effect of the project in the area.

The Bee Healthy project is aimed at creating a strong cohesive network of organisations, which can work together to tackle obesity levels within Viewpark.

With this in mind we plan to help local residents form a reference group for the area informing and collaborating in the development of the project and how

it will best affect the community and what will work best in this community.

We also have a brand of the Bee Healthy Bee ( as above), which we hope to integrate into people minds as being tied in with healthy eating and physical

activity. When people see the Bee brand they think of being healthy, this we hope to do through a range of promotional campaigns and activities in the

Viewpark area, all being under the Bee brand.

The project is aimed at targeting families through community groups, schools and other avenues and, hopefully, we can change attitudes towards eating

and physical activity in the area.

Andy Mc Cann, the Project Development Worker stated ‘this is an exciting project for the Viewpark area, there is already a great deal of good work being

done in Viewpark to tackle rising obesity levels and we, the steering group and I, see this opportunity of building on existing good practice and creating a

strong community spirit around the ‘wee bee’ in dealing with health.’


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Bee Healthy

Adults : 6g per day (2.4g sodium )

* To calculate salt from sodium, multiply sodium by 2.5 *

Children :

Up to 6 months old : Less than 1g a day ( 0.4g sodium )

7 to 12 months : 1g a day ( 0.4g sodium )

1 to 3 years 2g a day ( 0.8g sodium )

4 to 6 years : 3g a day ( 1.2g sodium )

7 to 10 years : 5g a day ( 2g sodium )

Children over 11 years : a day ( 2.4g sodium )

The EatWell Plate

The Eatwell plate applies to all healthy individuals over five years of age, and can be gradually applied for pre-school children, but does not apply to individuals with special dietary requirements.

You should choose a variety of foods from each of these four food groups every day:

Fruit and vegetables

Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods

Milk and dairy foods

Meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of

protein

Foods and drinks in the fifth group i.e. those high in fat and/or sugar, can be consumed sparingly as part of a healthy balanced diet but should not be eaten instead of foods/drinks from the other food groups, or too often in large amounts.

Viewpark Family Centre, is a voluntary community led group meeting the needs of locals by offering support and practical help by encouraging people to actively participate in their neighbourhood - through involvement in leisure classes, support groups, outreach for multi agencies, positive parenting programmes, family learning activities, crèche facilities, volunteering and placement opportunities and an Out of School Care Facility. We are located within Viewpark Community Centre, Old Edinburgh Road, Viewpark - contact Caroline on 01698 801774 for full details of all activities available! New class started: Tuesday mornings from 10.30am – 12.30 - Viewpark Knitting Bee/Craft Class, come along and enjoy a cuppa and a laugh, swap patterns, share your know-how or learn something new! Our Out of School Care continues to collect children from Tannochside, John Paul II, Aitkenhead, St John the Baptist, Term time sessions available from 3pm to 6pm. Also, we cover the long school holidays and in service day’s - availability from 8am to 6pm.

Contact Louise on 01698 801774 or 07709738691 for further details and booking information.

Healthy Cooking Classes

If you have a group or organisation, Bee Healthy can help in promoting healthy eating. We can provide fruit and veg along with Healthy Cooking Classes and Smoothie Making Sessions for all ages and it’s free. We can also help set up Food Co-op’s which are a popular choice within schools and nurseries throughout North Lanarkshire.

If you would like any information regarding any of the above please contact Andy McCann on 0141 771 9043 or at [email protected]

CURVETTE OF THE YEARLanarkshire woman voted Scottish curvtte of the year

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VIEWPARK GARDENSSummer Festival starts this weekend

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THORNIEWOOD SPECIALTribute to United’s great season

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Locals turned out in numbers despite the

showery weather for the annual Bellshill Street Fair event last weekend.The event, which is organised by the Bellshill Community Council took place over the bank holiday weekend was officially opened this year

by newly elected Central Scotland MSP, Richard Lyle.Spanning the whole weekend, the community council arranged activities for everyone to keep the community spirit alive that included stalls selling homemade goods and baking and an array of

fairground attractions provided by M&D Leisure - operators of Scotland’s Theme Park at Strathclyde Park - in conjunction with the Showman’s Guild. This year the stalls were, in the main taken by local charities and various community groups looking to

raise much-needed funds for their organisations.Talking to The HUB Community Council Secretary Duncan McLeod said; “Despite the showery weather, the event was a great success again this year.”He continued; “I believe that the stalls had roaring trade

and it was good to see so many take the opportunity to come and be involved at the Street Fair.”“I would like to thank everyone who helped and the members of the community council for making this event happen.”

continued on page 7

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THERE’S LOADS GOING ON AT UDDINGSTON COMMUNITY CENTRETEL: 01698 813383Playgroup - Monday 12.30-2.30, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 - 11.30. Monday & Friday 12.30 - 2.30Mini Ninjas - For 4-6 year olds. Monday 6.15-6.45pm & Thursday 6.30-7pmYamakai Sports Karate - Monday

6.45-8pm & Thursday 7-8pm. Contact Liam Coakley 07771 818184Arts & Crafts - Tuesday 7-9pm & Wednesday 10am-Noon.Dru Yoga - Thursdays. For info call Kay Elder on 07717 054325.Quilting - Wednesday 1-3.30pm.Dance Connection - Wednesday & Staurday. For info call 0141 778 5559French for children - Starts 26/08.

Spanish for children - Starts 24/08.Tel Joanne on 07535016758.Flower Arranging - Every 2nd Wednesday 7.30-9pm.Tae Kwon Do - Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm & Thursday 5.15 - 6.15pm. For info call Brian Locke on 01259 222810Uddingston Pride - If you are interested in finding out more about the green fingered group who make Uddingston colourful during the summer, call Liz Wilson on 01698 814822Al-Anon, - Family support & health group. Wed 7.45-9pmBaby Clinic - Monday 1-3pm.Zumba - come along dance and get fit fri.6-6.45pmCreative Writing for Children & Adults - contact centre for detailsAfternoon Yoga Class - every Thursday afternoonComputer classes available please contact centre for details

WHATS ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

UDDINGSTON LIBRARY, 51 BELLSHILL ROAD, 01698 813431Book Start Rhymetime - Tuesday 2-2.30pm. For 0-3 year olds. Come along for stories, songs and fun.Readers Group - Second Tuesday of the month 11am.Computer Classes - Wednesdays 9.30am - 12noon. First steps in IT. Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm First Step Web. Call 01698 813431 for info.

BOTHWELL LIBRARY, THE DONALD INSTITUE, MAIN STREET. 01698 853150Readers Group - First Thursday of the month. Please join us for a coffee and a chat.

BLANTYRE LIBRARY, CLYDEVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE. 01698 823808Book Start Rhymetime - Thursday 2-2.30pm. For 0-3 year olds. Come along for stories, songs and fun.Readers Group - One Thursday per month. Please call for details. 8yrs and up.

BELLSHILL CULTURAL CENTRE, JOHN ST. BELLSHILL. 01698 346770Chatter Books - Tuesday (fortnightly) 16th February, 3.30 - 4.30pm. 8-12 year olds. Come along if you like reading and making new friends.

ANNETTE MACDONLD, SCHOOL Of DANCEMember BATD BB ST Ballet, Tap, Disco (Hip hop & street).Viewpark classes available. Please call for more informationAnn: 01698 301 605 Annette: 07759 824 488Motherwell classes every Thursday, Ages 2-6 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Ages 6-10 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Ages 11 and upwards 7:30pm to 9:00pm.For more information contact Ann : 01698 301 605, Annette : 07759 824 488 or E-Mail Annette on [email protected] BEGINNERS BALLROOM / LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASS.Bothwell Parish Church Centre, Main Street, Bothwell.7.30pm on Monday evenings (Also St. Peter`s Hall Hamilton on Thursday and Friday evenings).For details contact Lorraine and Ian on 01698 458386, or email [email protected]

CRAIGNEUKCraigneuk Lifelong Learning Association provides a Mother/Toddler group that runs on a Wednesday morning 9.30 to 11.30am. Please come along and have fun. We are also running a Zumba Class on Friday afternoons 1.00 to 2.00pm And we are also having a Volunteer fair Monday 6th June 10am - 1pm with free crèche facilities. All welcome.To register, or for further information, please contact Louise on 01698 373401 or pop into the unit at 641a Glasgow Road Craigneuk

VIEWPARKSt Columbas Football Club, are looking for players born in 1996 for their Under 15’s team For all positions.Contact Karen Quinn: 07900 994 121

PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST LANARKSHIRE CARERS CENTRETel: 01698 428090The centre provides Support, Training, Information, Access to Services, , Pampering, Contact with other Carers, and most importantly a listening ear with someone who understands.Carer Support Groups and Outreaches:Locally based Carer Support Workers are available to offer Support and Information. For many, their local Carer Support Group provides a valuable relief from isolation and the opportunity to get involved in social activities where it’s difficult to go on your own.Independent Pampering and Chiropody Services:The pampering service is available to all carers and their cared for within our Hamilton premises enabling carers to take time out from their caring role to relax with aromatherapy, reflexology, facials, pedicures, Indian head massage and paraffin wax treatments. Other treatments available include waxing and tinting. Charges are £11 per hour or £6 per half hour. To book an appointment please telephone 01698 428090. We also have a new Chiropody Service available to Carers and the cared for in our Airdrie Office at Airdrie Locality, 92 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie ML6 6AW. Charges will apply from £6.00 to £11.00 depending on treatment required. To book an appointment please telephone 01236 755550.For further information on training and to book your place, please call 01698 428090The above courses are free to Carers. A Carer is someone who without payment provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage without their help because of frailty, illness, disability, mental health issues and substance misuse.CARERS INFORMATION LINE: Freephone 0800 028 0287If you look after someone there may be help available.• Feeling isolated?• Need practical help?• Want to know more about your rights?Free and confidential information every weekday, 9.00am to 4.30pm

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Hello again and let me welcome to your latest

issue of Lanarkshire’s favourite positive newspaper, The HUB.

It is hard to believe that The HUB is two years old! It really does only feel like we started it all yesterday; time certainly does pass very quickly when you are having fun! Ok, those on the ball will notice that we are only at issue 45 – so how can we be two years old?

The truth is, the business started shortly before the first ever publication was published. We started doing all of the hard work before we even printed issue 1.

I would personally like to thank all of the help, support and assistance that we have had from the community during the

past two years, and I firmly believe that without that support, we may not be in the position that we are today.

When you consider that as an industry, the media/newsprint sector has pretty much had a tough old time of it. So for us to actually be growing and moving forward says a lot especially when you look at the other publications closing down local offices, suffering vast advertising revenue declines and forcing redundancies at all levels.

Is the traditional model broken? In my view, when you look at the evidence, you certainly have a case for that statement. However, we could argue all day with certain people that it is in fact not broken. I guess

you will have your own opinion on that, but for us, here at The HUB we have a very clear plan of the way forward.

We believe that every community should have its own HUB newspaper delivering the best of the positive and good news from within. Perhaps, for us, the most important aspect of The HUB is doing it all free! Allowing everyone the opportunity to keep informed of what is going on.

Our business plan for the future focuses around delivering a HUB into communities across the UK. We will also be on the lookout for acquisition projects as in the current state, it is my belief that some the ’big players’ will

look to offload some of their less profitable titles, reducing their net debt.

We will of course, keep you posted on our developments as they unfold.

As always, we do like to hear from you, so please do keep in touch and keep us informed about any event that you are hosting, or about someone in your community that has gone that extra mile.

Until next time, thank you for your continued support.

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A Lanarkshire woman has been selected as a regional

winner in the Scottish ‘Curvette of the Year’ competition. The UK-wide competition organised by the women’s only gym is in its third year and aims to recognise the achievements of Curves members across the UK in achieving a healthier, more positive lifestyle.Beverly Miller from Wishaw, who joined Curves just over 2 years ago, has worked tirelessly to shape up and get fit, resulting in a complete image transformation.The 51-year-old, who attends Curves in Wishaw, has not only dropped six dress sizes and lost over 6 stone, but has also seen a significant improvement to her lifestyle. When she joined, Beverly was fast approaching 50. Fed up with her appearance and back pain Beverly decided she needed to take action and joined her local Curves gym.

She was determined to change from being ‘fat at 40 to fit at 50’, so she began working out five times a week and has currently surpassed her target weight loss. Now she feels fantastic and relishes being able to wear size 10 jeans!Curves has already helped millions of women worldwide, many of whom are going to the gym for the first time in their lives, and now has just under 60 clubs across Scotland. Ann Stigwood of Curves in Wishaw, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Beverly and we are very proud that Curves has helped her to improve her overall quality of life in so many ways. “She was selected from hundreds of Curves members across Scotland and is a real example to those who want to make positive changes to their lifestyle. Everyone at the Wishaw club wishes Beverly the very best of luck in the next stage of

the competition.” Beverly was just pipped at the post for the title of Scottish Curvette of the Year, by Curves Paisley member, Kerry Roberts. Kerry, as Scottish Curvette of the Year 2011 will join finalists from across the UK for an exclusive make-over and photo shoot in London with Chat Magazine, before going on to compete for the overall UK Curvette of the Year title. The UK Curvette of the Year will win a luxury 5* all-inclusive holiday for two people worth £3,000, courtesy of Icelolly.com and £250 worth of Next vouchers and a personal styling session. Gill Brady, international marketing manager for Curves, said: “Curvette of the Year allows us to recognise the women who have not only achieved significant weight loss, but have also changed their lives for the better. “We’ve had some exceptional

applications from some of the most motivating and inspiring women across Scotland and all our members who entered the competition should be extremely proud of themselves.” Curves is not a conventional gym- it is designed specifically for women to target all those well documented problem areas and its friendly, women-only atmosphere makes going to the gym feel less intimidating. A Curves workout lasts just 30 minutes and helps you to keep fit, get healthy, have fun and make new friends whilst shedding the pounds and inches. Its workouts combine strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through

safe and effective hydraulic resistance, making it suit people of all ages and abilities. With thousands of locations worldwide, Curves is the world’s largest fitness franchise. Many clubs now also offer new

Curves® Circuit with Zumba Fitness®, the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba® with the proven strength of training of Curves for a wildly effective workout.

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Uddingston Pride, the local environmental group

responsible for the floral displays and summer baskets which bring colour to the Village held their annual plant sale at The Cross on the Main Street last Saturday 28th. Good quality bedding plants and a variety of other plants

were available for sale on the day which raised over £250. The Village will again be entering into the prestigious Britain in Bloom Competition, as Scotland’s representative in the Urban Community Category. Chair person, Liz Wilson told The HUB; “We were very pleased with the interest shown

at the plant sale. All of the plants were sold and we raised over £250 for our funds.” She continued; “Holding the plant sale really does help us as we feel it keeps us in the public’s mind and lets them know that judging will be in the pipeline.”

Plant Sale Grows Group Funds

MP Visits Training AcademyLocal MP Tom Greatrex is pictured taking some time out from his busy schedule with some of the

new recruits as he visited the training academy of British Gas based at the Hamilton Technology Park.

Speaking to The HUB Tom said; “In many ways, it was a good way to end a week in which I had been involved in the detail of policy and legislation by seeing a positive example of practical steps being taken to make the most of the opportunities that there are to create and sustain jobs as the way in which we produce and consume energy changes.”

He continued; “In the last week in Parliament, I have taken part in debates on energy efficiency, the green deal – the UK wide scheme the government is bringing in to attempt to save energy and reduce domestic bills.“

On Your Bike Alan!

Bellshill Police Officer and keen biker Alan Mulhol-

land pictured above collecting his bike as he prepares to take part in this year’s Breast Way Round charity bike ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

He had just finished packed his bra to wear on the bike ride and was collecting the keys to his motorcycle for the event by Route 66’s Jamie Loudon and Tom McNally.

Alan, will be representing the local Nae Danger campaign

during the trip and said the re-sponse he has had from people in Bellshill, work colleagues, family and friends has been excellent.

He told The HUB, “At last count the donations were in the region of £4,500 and I’m antici-pating that we can get another £2,000 more to come in.”

In the next issue of The HUB we will be printing pictures from the event held at George Square – so make sure that you do not miss your copy!

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Distribution

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EDITOR’S COMMENTS

Scott Mochar, Editor







Pears20p

each

Grapes£1.60

Satsumas15p

each

Turnip50p

Apples15peach

Onions5p

eachCarrots

5peach

Plums20p

each

Kiwis20peachBananas

20peach 2kg Bag

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THERE’S LOADS GOING ON AT UDDINGSTON COMMUNITY CENTRETEL: 01698 813383Playgroup - Monday 12.30-2.30, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30 - 11.30. Monday & Friday 12.30 - 2.30Mini Ninjas - For 4-6 year olds. Monday 6.15-6.45pm & Thursday 6.30-7pmYamakai Sports Karate - Monday

6.45-8pm & Thursday 7-8pm. Contact Liam Coakley 07771 818184Arts & Crafts - Tuesday 7-9pm & Wednesday 10am-Noon.Dru Yoga - Thursdays. For info call Kay Elder on 07717 054325.Quilting - Wednesday 1-3.30pm.Dance Connection - Wednesday & Staurday. For info call 0141 778 5559French for children - Starts 26/08.

Spanish for children - Starts 24/08.Tel Joanne on 07535016758.Flower Arranging - Every 2nd Wednesday 7.30-9pm.Tae Kwon Do - Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm & Thursday 5.15 - 6.15pm. For info call Brian Locke on 01259 222810Uddingston Pride - If you are interested in finding out more about the green fingered group who make Uddingston colourful during the summer, call Liz Wilson on 01698 814822Al-Anon, - Family support & health group. Wed 7.45-9pmBaby Clinic - Monday 1-3pm.Zumba - come along dance and get fit fri.6-6.45pmCreative Writing for Children & Adults - contact centre for detailsAfternoon Yoga Class - every Thursday afternoonComputer classes available please contact centre for details

WHATS ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

UDDINGSTON LIBRARY, 51 BELLSHILL ROAD, 01698 813431Book Start Rhymetime - Tuesday 2-2.30pm. For 0-3 year olds. Come along for stories, songs and fun.Readers Group - Second Tuesday of the month 11am.Computer Classes - Wednesdays 9.30am - 12noon. First steps in IT. Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm First Step Web. Call 01698 813431 for info.

BOTHWELL LIBRARY, THE DONALD INSTITUE, MAIN STREET. 01698 853150Readers Group - First Thursday of the month. Please join us for a coffee and a chat.

BLANTYRE LIBRARY, CLYDEVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE. 01698 823808Book Start Rhymetime - Thursday 2-2.30pm. For 0-3 year olds. Come along for stories, songs and fun.Readers Group - One Thursday per month. Please call for details. 8yrs and up.

BELLSHILL CULTURAL CENTRE, JOHN ST. BELLSHILL. 01698 346770Chatter Books - Tuesday (fortnightly) 16th February, 3.30 - 4.30pm. 8-12 year olds. Come along if you like reading and making new friends.

ANNETTE MACDONLD, SCHOOL Of DANCEMember BATD BB ST Ballet, Tap, Disco (Hip hop & street).Viewpark classes available. Please call for more informationAnn: 01698 301 605 Annette: 07759 824 488Motherwell classes every Thursday, Ages 2-6 4:30pm to 6:00pm, Ages 6-10 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Ages 11 and upwards 7:30pm to 9:00pm.For more information contact Ann : 01698 301 605, Annette : 07759 824 488 or E-Mail Annette on [email protected] BEGINNERS BALLROOM / LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CLASS.Bothwell Parish Church Centre, Main Street, Bothwell.7.30pm on Monday evenings (Also St. Peter`s Hall Hamilton on Thursday and Friday evenings).For details contact Lorraine and Ian on 01698 458386, or email [email protected]

CRAIGNEUKCraigneuk Lifelong Learning Association provides a Mother/Toddler group that runs on a Wednesday morning 9.30 to 11.30am. Please come along and have fun. We are also running a Zumba Class on Friday afternoons 1.00 to 2.00pm And we are also having a Volunteer fair Monday 6th June 10am - 1pm with free crèche facilities. All welcome.To register, or for further information, please contact Louise on 01698 373401 or pop into the unit at 641a Glasgow Road Craigneuk

VIEWPARKSt Columbas Football Club, are looking for players born in 1996 for their Under 15’s team For all positions.Contact Karen Quinn: 07900 994 121

PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST LANARKSHIRE CARERS CENTRETel: 01698 428090The centre provides Support, Training, Information, Access to Services, , Pampering, Contact with other Carers, and most importantly a listening ear with someone who understands.Carer Support Groups and Outreaches:Locally based Carer Support Workers are available to offer Support and Information. For many, their local Carer Support Group provides a valuable relief from isolation and the opportunity to get involved in social activities where it’s difficult to go on your own.Independent Pampering and Chiropody Services:The pampering service is available to all carers and their cared for within our Hamilton premises enabling carers to take time out from their caring role to relax with aromatherapy, reflexology, facials, pedicures, Indian head massage and paraffin wax treatments. Other treatments available include waxing and tinting. Charges are £11 per hour or £6 per half hour. To book an appointment please telephone 01698 428090. We also have a new Chiropody Service available to Carers and the cared for in our Airdrie Office at Airdrie Locality, 92 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie ML6 6AW. Charges will apply from £6.00 to £11.00 depending on treatment required. To book an appointment please telephone 01236 755550.For further information on training and to book your place, please call 01698 428090The above courses are free to Carers. A Carer is someone who without payment provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage without their help because of frailty, illness, disability, mental health issues and substance misuse.CARERS INFORMATION LINE: Freephone 0800 028 0287If you look after someone there may be help available.• Feeling isolated?• Need practical help?• Want to know more about your rights?Free and confidential information every weekday, 9.00am to 4.30pm

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Hello again and let me welcome to your latest

issue of Lanarkshire’s favourite positive newspaper, The HUB.

It is hard to believe that The HUB is two years old! It really does only feel like we started it all yesterday; time certainly does pass very quickly when you are having fun! Ok, those on the ball will notice that we are only at issue 45 – so how can we be two years old?

The truth is, the business started shortly before the first ever publication was published. We started doing all of the hard work before we even printed issue 1.

I would personally like to thank all of the help, support and assistance that we have had from the community during the

past two years, and I firmly believe that without that support, we may not be in the position that we are today.

When you consider that as an industry, the media/newsprint sector has pretty much had a tough old time of it. So for us to actually be growing and moving forward says a lot especially when you look at the other publications closing down local offices, suffering vast advertising revenue declines and forcing redundancies at all levels.

Is the traditional model broken? In my view, when you look at the evidence, you certainly have a case for that statement. However, we could argue all day with certain people that it is in fact not broken. I guess

you will have your own opinion on that, but for us, here at The HUB we have a very clear plan of the way forward.

We believe that every community should have its own HUB newspaper delivering the best of the positive and good news from within. Perhaps, for us, the most important aspect of The HUB is doing it all free! Allowing everyone the opportunity to keep informed of what is going on.

Our business plan for the future focuses around delivering a HUB into communities across the UK. We will also be on the lookout for acquisition projects as in the current state, it is my belief that some the ’big players’ will

look to offload some of their less profitable titles, reducing their net debt.

We will of course, keep you posted on our developments as they unfold.

As always, we do like to hear from you, so please do keep in touch and keep us informed about any event that you are hosting, or about someone in your community that has gone that extra mile.

Until next time, thank you for your continued support.


A Lanarkshire woman has been selected as a regional

winner in the Scottish ‘Curvette of the Year’ competition. The UK-wide competition organised by the women’s only gym is in its third year and aims to recognise the achievements of Curves members across the UK in achieving a healthier, more positive lifestyle.Beverly Miller from Wishaw, who joined Curves just over 2 years ago, has worked tirelessly to shape up and get fit, resulting in a complete image transformation.The 51-year-old, who attends Curves in Wishaw, has not only dropped six dress sizes and lost over 6 stone, but has also seen a significant improvement to her lifestyle. When she joined, Beverly was fast approaching 50. Fed up with her appearance and back pain Beverly decided she needed to take action and joined her local Curves gym.

She was determined to change from being ‘fat at 40 to fit at 50’, so she began working out five times a week and has currently surpassed her target weight loss. Now she feels fantastic and relishes being able to wear size 10 jeans!Curves has already helped millions of women worldwide, many of whom are going to the gym for the first time in their lives, and now has just under 60 clubs across Scotland. Ann Stigwood of Curves in Wishaw, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Beverly and we are very proud that Curves has helped her to improve her overall quality of life in so many ways. “She was selected from hundreds of Curves members across Scotland and is a real example to those who want to make positive changes to their lifestyle. Everyone at the Wishaw club wishes Beverly the very best of luck in the next stage of

the competition.” Beverly was just pipped at the post for the title of Scottish Curvette of the Year, by Curves Paisley member, Kerry Roberts. Kerry, as Scottish Curvette of the Year 2011 will join finalists from across the UK for an exclusive make-over and photo shoot in London with Chat Magazine, before going on to compete for the overall UK Curvette of the Year title. The UK Curvette of the Year will win a luxury 5* all-inclusive holiday for two people worth £3,000, courtesy of Icelolly.com and £250 worth of Next vouchers and a personal styling session. Gill Brady, international marketing manager for Curves, said: “Curvette of the Year allows us to recognise the women who have not only achieved significant weight loss, but have also changed their lives for the better. “We’ve had some exceptional

applications from some of the most motivating and inspiring women across Scotland and all our members who entered the competition should be extremely proud of themselves.” Curves is not a conventional gym- it is designed specifically for women to target all those well documented problem areas and its friendly, women-only atmosphere makes going to the gym feel less intimidating. A Curves workout lasts just 30 minutes and helps you to keep fit, get healthy, have fun and make new friends whilst shedding the pounds and inches. Its workouts combine strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through

safe and effective hydraulic resistance, making it suit people of all ages and abilities. With thousands of locations worldwide, Curves is the world’s largest fitness franchise. Many clubs now also offer new

Curves® Circuit with Zumba Fitness®, the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba® with the proven strength of training of Curves for a wildly effective workout.

LANARKSHIRE WOMAN VOTED ‘CURVETTE OF THE YEAR’

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Uddingston Pride, the local environmental group

responsible for the floral displays and summer baskets which bring colour to the Village held their annual plant sale at The Cross on the Main Street last Saturday 28th. Good quality bedding plants and a variety of other plants

were available for sale on the day which raised over £250. The Village will again be entering into the prestigious Britain in Bloom Competition, as Scotland’s representative in the Urban Community Category. Chair person, Liz Wilson told The HUB; “We were very pleased with the interest shown

at the plant sale. All of the plants were sold and we raised over £250 for our funds.” She continued; “Holding the plant sale really does help us as we feel it keeps us in the public’s mind and lets them know that judging will be in the pipeline.”

Plant Sale Grows Group Funds

MP Visits Training AcademyLocal MP Tom Greatrex is pictured taking some time out from his busy schedule with some of the

new recruits as he visited the training academy of British Gas based at the Hamilton Technology Park.

Speaking to The HUB Tom said; “In many ways, it was a good way to end a week in which I had been involved in the detail of policy and legislation by seeing a positive example of practical steps being taken to make the most of the opportunities that there are to create and sustain jobs as the way in which we produce and consume energy changes.”

He continued; “In the last week in Parliament, I have taken part in debates on energy efficiency, the green deal – the UK wide scheme the government is bringing in to attempt to save energy and reduce domestic bills.“

On Your Bike Alan!

Bellshill Police Officer and keen biker Alan Mulhol-

land pictured above collecting his bike as he prepares to take part in this year’s Breast Way Round charity bike ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

He had just finished packed his bra to wear on the bike ride and was collecting the keys to his motorcycle for the event by Route 66’s Jamie Loudon and Tom McNally.

Alan, will be representing the local Nae Danger campaign

during the trip and said the re-sponse he has had from people in Bellshill, work colleagues, family and friends has been excellent.

He told The HUB, “At last count the donations were in the region of £4,500 and I’m antici-pating that we can get another £2,000 more to come in.”

In the next issue of The HUB we will be printing pictures from the event held at George Square – so make sure that you do not miss your copy!

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Sports award for champion Ricky

World boxing champion Ricky Burns received the

prestigious European City of Sport Person of the Year award on Friday (20 May) during a professional boxing evening at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.

Provost Tom Curley presented Ricky with the award on behalf of the European Capitals of Sports Association and North Lanarkshire Leisure. The award is recognised and supported by the European Parliament.Provost Curley said: “To have a world boxing champion from North Lanarkshire is tremendous and a just reward for all the hard work Ricky has put in to get to this level.

“Ricky is a terrific ambassador for our area and his dedication to his sport is reflected in his ongoing success and it was a pleasure to present him with this latest award.”

The former Commonwealth super-featherweight champion and secured his world super-featherweight crown when he defeated Roman Martinez on a thrilling night at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow last September.

The evening of professional boxing at Ravenscraig featured five bouts and included boxers managed by major promoters Tommy Gilmour and Alex

Morrison.John Swanson, Facilities

Manager with North Lanarkshire Leisure, added: “We hope to once again make Lanarkshire a major hub for Scottish boxing and Ravenscraig provides an ideal venue to showcase up and coming boxing talent.

“To have a world boxing

champion along on the evening provides a great incentive to young boxers to try and replicate his success.”

North Lanarkshire is this year the European City of Sport which is an award for areas with fewer than 500,000 residents and recognises excellence in using sport to improve lives and communities.

Provost Curley presents Ricky Burns with his Sports Person of the Year award.

Blooming great fun!

Viewpark Gardens is hosting an action packed couple of

days on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June with a summer fun festival and the great news is – ENTRY IS FREE!

There will be entertainment for all the family with kiddies' rides and a bouncy castle, face painting, arts, crafts and other play activities to get involved in.

The Countryside Rangers will also be on hand with loads of nature and environmental

activities and, for a touch of sport, North Lanarkshire Leisure will be providing a load of sporting games to take part in.

A stage will showcase a combination of music and childrens entertainers, magicians, clowns and balloon modelling. You might even get invited up to join in the act - a chance to be a star!

You can also enjoy a wander round the gardens and admire

the glasshouse exotics and all the other areas in their early summer splendour.

Councillor Helen McKenna said: “The festival offers a great day out and I would encourage everyone to come along and enjoy a fun-filled day out in the beautiful surroundings.”

For further details please log on to: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/viewparkfun

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Sports award for champion Ricky

World boxing champion Ricky Burns received the

prestigious European City of Sport Person of the Year award on Friday (20 May) during a professional boxing evening at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.

Provost Tom Curley presented Ricky with the award on behalf of the European Capitals of Sports Association and North Lanarkshire Leisure. The award is recognised and supported by the European Parliament.Provost Curley said: “To have a world boxing champion from North Lanarkshire is tremendous and a just reward for all the hard work Ricky has put in to get to this level.

“Ricky is a terrific ambassador for our area and his dedication to his sport is reflected in his ongoing success and it was a pleasure to present him with this latest award.”

The former Commonwealth super-featherweight champion and secured his world super-featherweight crown when he defeated Roman Martinez on a thrilling night at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow last September.

The evening of professional boxing at Ravenscraig featured five bouts and included boxers managed by major promoters Tommy Gilmour and Alex

Morrison.John Swanson, Facilities

Manager with North Lanarkshire Leisure, added: “We hope to once again make Lanarkshire a major hub for Scottish boxing and Ravenscraig provides an ideal venue to showcase up and coming boxing talent.

“To have a world boxing

champion along on the evening provides a great incentive to young boxers to try and replicate his success.”

North Lanarkshire is this year the European City of Sport which is an award for areas with fewer than 500,000 residents and recognises excellence in using sport to improve lives and communities.

Provost Curley presents Ricky Burns with his Sports Person of the Year award.

Blooming great fun!

Viewpark Gardens is hosting an action packed couple of

days on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June with a summer fun festival and the great news is – ENTRY IS FREE!

There will be entertainment for all the family with kiddies' rides and a bouncy castle, face painting, arts, crafts and other play activities to get involved in.

The Countryside Rangers will also be on hand with loads of nature and environmental

activities and, for a touch of sport, North Lanarkshire Leisure will be providing a load of sporting games to take part in.

A stage will showcase a combination of music and childrens entertainers, magicians, clowns and balloon modelling. You might even get invited up to join in the act - a chance to be a star!

You can also enjoy a wander round the gardens and admire

the glasshouse exotics and all the other areas in their early summer splendour.

Councillor Helen McKenna said: “The festival offers a great day out and I would encourage everyone to come along and enjoy a fun-filled day out in the beautiful surroundings.”

For further details please log on to: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/viewparkfun

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25 Woodhall Road, Cambusnethan, Wishaw, ML2 8PY

Tel: 01698 384528

www.camby.co.uk

Facebook/Camby Miners

Free Hall Hire for Members and Non MembersNew Members Always Welcome

Fri 10thJames Grant

Sat 11thLauren KyleAfter Midnight

Sun 12thCarvery 2.00 - 5.00

Karde-Oke with Siobahn

4.00 - 7.15

Cover to Cover 7.30 - 10.00

80’s Disco 10.00 - 11.30

Fri 3rdVelocity

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Sun 5thCarvery 2.00 - 5.00

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4.00 - 7.15

Riff Raff 7.30 - 10.00

80’s Disco 10.00 - 11.30

FUN FOR EVERYONE AT OPEN DAY

Croftbank Care home in Uddingston hosted their annual open day recently where friends and family could join the

residents for an afternoon of fun.Despite the weather, there was a great turn out and those who

did attend enjoyed some of the offerings such as home baking, bouncy castle, raffles and other prizes.

Pictured above are some of the staff, family and friends with some of the residents.

Community Sports Hub Launched at Braidhurst High SchoolA new community sports

hub was launched in Motherwell on Wednesday 25 May.

A key part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Legacy Plan, the development of Community Sports Hubs, aim to increase the number of people of all ages participating in sport and physical activity in local communities across Scotland.

“Hubs are about creating a more joined up approach to increasing participation in sport,” explained Christine Pollock, Executive Director of Learning and Leisure Services.

“We’ll be developing sports hubs in the area around specific sites, including school and community sports facilities, in particular where there has been a significant investment in improving facilities.”

Other hubs in North

Lanarkshire include St Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge and St Maurice’s High School, Cumbernauld.

All Hubs will:• developthelocal

sporting infrastructure • encouragesustainability• increaseaccessibility

for all people within a local community • offerarangeofsporting

activities • createamorejoined

up approach to increasing participation

The North Lanarkshire model will be around identified sites across NL. These sites will include school and community sports facilities and initially the North Lanarkshire approach will focus on school sites.

The first phase development of CSHs will allow us to further develop the use of the school sports facilities

out of school hours with a particular focus on sites with enhanced facilities, building on the progress made through the Sports Comprehensives initiative, such as the one at Braidhurst HS.• Clubsandgroupswhoare

using the sites will go through a club accreditation Scheme to ensure that they are safe and effective clubs. There will be wider benefits such as the use of the Club Room in the School as a base for clubs and a Coach Education Programme being tailored to the users of the hub.• Whereappropriate,use

of the gym will take place, such as here at St. Andrew’s and there will be classes for parents while their children are taking part in the clubs. Similarly opportunities for younger children can be offered to parents undertaking other activities on the site.• Aspartofindividual

agreements with Clubs, school sport programmes in and after school will lead into community club activity in the evenings and at weekends. A CSH will provide the vehicle for promoting local club activities and sites as a place for accessing opportunities to get involved in sport and physical activity.• Continuoustrainingand

development of a skilled and motivated delivery workforce e.g. coaches, teachers, leaders, and other volunteers who make a difference to our sport and our communities will be a priority. A successful club operating within a Community Sports Hub will be more financially sustainable, better governed, have higher membership levels across age ranges, a wider range of activities and services, and have a higher local profile for their organisation.

Councillors Alan Valentine, Annette Valentine and Paul Kelly withChristine Pollock (Executive Director of Learning and Leisure Services) and Braidhurst HT Derek Hannan along with sports workers at the launch.

The annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition to be held at Park Church in Uddingston, starts on Tuesday 7th June and will run

through until Saturday 11th June.The event, which allows talented individuals to showcase their

work in public, is set to be a roaring success if last year’s event is anything to go by.

The exhibition costs just £1.50 for entry and is open until 20:30 during the week and will close at 16:00 on the Saturday.

Community Garden Open Day

The Organic Growers of Bothwell are delighted to announce the Bothwell Community Garden Open Day will be held on

Saturday June 11th 2011.The garden will be officially opened by Dr Ken Chisholm, in the

presence of garden members and their families, local councillors and supporters of the garden.

The gates will be open to the public from 2pm where tours of the garden, along with various stalls and light refreshments will be available.

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THE WINNERS Cara Richardson, Jennifer Docherty, Matthew McDonald, Emily McArthur.President Saghir Sheikh in the background presented the cup to the winners

Fourteen teams of four competed for the Rotary Club of Bothwell & Uddingston’s Annual Inter Primary School

Quiz. After four rounds of 10 questions five teams were very

close. It took until the last round, the seventh for St Brides PS, Bothwell to be acclaimed winners, with Bothwell PS B team second and Bothwell PS A team third.

St Brides has now been entered into the West of Scotland Rotary Clubs District final in June.

Nicholas J. Scullion and Co. join the Compensate Personal Injury Network

Nicholas J. Scullion and Co. has joined the Compensate

Personal Injury Network enabling clients to gain local access to justice if involved in an accident.

The Network allows firms of solicitors to access both the expertise of specialist personal injury lawyers and access to the Compensate funding scheme which underpins the ability to offer the no win no fee service. The firm is a milestone in the life of the Network being the 100th firm to join the scheme which is run in Scotland.

Nicholas J. Scullion and Co., based in Hamilton, are a long established, highly respected and dynamic law firm set up in 1977 with an award winning criminal law and conveyancing practice. Nicholas Scullion, Managing Partner of the firm said: “Although we have in the past successfully pursued personal injury cases, we do recognise the benefits of the Network, both in accessing funding and the expertise it has to offer. Given the duty of care and responsibility we have to our client’s best interests, we feel this arrangement is mutually beneficial. We have never actively sought this seem of work, we feel the Network allows us to market these services safe in the knowledge that that the partnership approach will offer our clients the opportunity to access the required expertise and therefore a successful conclusion.”

The Network which has been running for just over four months allows firms of solicitors in Scotland to provide

a top quality no win no fee service free of hidden costs or risk, giving members the options to either refer cases directly or work in partnership. The Network has been set up and run by Digby Brown Solicitors, Scotland’s largest and longest established personal injury practice.

David Wilson, Partner in the Glasgow office of Digby Brown commented: “We are delighted to welcome Nicholas J. Scullion and Co. to the Network. As an extremely progressive and forward thinking firm they understand the benefits that the Compensate Personal Injury Network can bring. The firm are extremely client focussed and understand that the quality of the services offered underpins their future business success. Being part of the Compensate Network allows existing and new client’s access to justice in the field of personal injury an ever changing field of law in Scotland.”

“If you have been in an accident in which you have sustained a personal injury, speaking to an experienced personal injury lawyer is of paramount importance and will make a significant difference to the outcome of your claim. The Network is run on a no win no fee basis without hidden costs, expert witnesses can be utilised, as the case will be funded, to bolster your case and fully explain your loss and in addition the experience of the Network speeds up the process as well as helping with robust negotiations,” he commented.

The HUB took a stall this year on behalf of S2 Uddingston Grammar pupils Alice Dorran and Emma McFayden who have been working hard at raising money for their charity, Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. At the street fair, the girls sold off some home baking and even managed to meet their local MP Tom Clarke as he did his rounds, taking time out to talk to the girls about their achievements.

On the Sunday entertainment was provided by various dance groups such as Uddingston based Carol McLean’s Dance Academy and Dance Dynamics Cheer Squad, who showed off their dance and cheer leading skills. On the Monday, Strathclyde Fire and Rescue also attended, just like last year showing off some of their equipment, educating the public about the role and challenges faced by modern day fire fighters.

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Bothwell Childminding Group were recently

awarded £3,660 from the lottery funded, Awards for All.

The funds will be used by the group to purchase new equipment for the children to use.

The scheme is aimed at getting lottery money

into local communities by providing grants from £500 - £10,000, specifically aimed at for non-profit or voluntary community groups.

Elaine Hoolahan from the group told The HUB; “It’s a great amount of money that we received from Awards from All. The money will benefit all the children in the group.”

Local Group Receives Award For All

As part of National Microchipping Month,

which takes place in June, Dogs Trust Glasgow is urging owners to ensure their dogs are chipped and that their microchip contact details are updated and correct. A microchip is a small electronic device the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under the dog’s skin.It is coded with a unique number that is linked to their owner’s contact details on a national database. Microchipping is a great way to permanently identify dogs, but an owner can only be contacted and reunited with their missing dog if their registered details are up to date.To encourage more owners to get their dog microchipped, the Rehoming Centre based in Glasgow is offering the service for free* between 6th and 12th June. Philip McCarlie-Davis, Manager of Dogs Trust Glasgow, says:“National Microchipping Month is vital in raising awareness amongst owners of the importance of getting their dogs microchipped. To support the event, from 6th to 12th June local dog owners can get their canine companions chipped for free at the Rehoming Centre.

Anyone interested should call 0141 773 5130 to make an appointment. All dogs are eligible, not just those rehomed from Dogs Trust.”

Dogs Trust Glasgow supports National Microchipping Month

FREE MICROCHIPS FOR ALL!

As a Councillor within the Thorniewood Ward, North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) covering the areas of Tannochside, Viewpark, Fallside and Birkenshaw I am delighted to give an insight into my role within the community and share this with readers of the Hub.

Holyrood Election - Edinburgh

It would be appropriate to make some comment within the Political Hub about the recent Holyrood Election on 5th May for Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). As a Labour Councillor I was disappointed with the result but realistic to know that some Labour voters decided to vote for another political party or did not take part. There have been a number of meetings since then to discuss what went wrong and whilst it is still too early to have a definite answer there are some common threads appearing which suggests the Labour Party could have done things differently. These include having our own Scottish identity, not having a strong leader in place (everyone agrees Ian Gray is an experienced well educated and likeable person – but did not have those leadership qualities). There are other views expressed but these will go into the system when a full evaluation takes place. The six week election period certainly gave me a chance to meet people on the doorstep and hear their views on a

number of issues. Please note that Thorniewood Ward is an extremely large area and I was unable to knock on everyone’s door.

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC)

Hub readers may remember that NLC introduced a £55M saving package ‘Hard Choices – Big Decisions’ in December last year covering the next two years up to March 2013. Councillors were all aware that decisions taken then may impact on certain sectors of our community and whenever we had the details of what it really meant to our community councillors would reserve the right to review individual decisions that were taken. I am delighted to report that the planned reduction to reduce the free 3 mile to 2 mile school transport for secondary schools will be reversed and this recommendation will be put forward at the next full Council Meeting. We identified that over three thousand children would have lost this free service and given the issues of non availability of service buses on certain routes and problems associated with the safe walk to school plans it was important to take this decision. The free bus service will be business as usual.

Another difficult decision taken at that time was to introduce car park charges into NLC. Councillors were aware this would not be favourable within our communities but we have had our budget cut in real terms by nearly £20million

pounds and we have to look at certain income generation plans to try and ensure we maintain a service to all our citizens, including the elderly, the disabled the vulnerable and our children. A consultation exercise has commenced this week which will last until June which will enable all residents from NLC to feed back with their views about car park plans. A number of people have made statements that all the car parks in NLC will be affected which is untrue and that costs will be extortionate which again is not the fact. All of this will be covered within the consultation period and I would urge as many people as possible to respond before the deadline. A £20 million reduction to the NLC budget from the Scottish Government at Edinburgh is a major problem and there is no doubt we cannot help everybody all the time but we need the appropriate finance in place to assist those most vulnerable in our community.

THORNIEWOOD WARDI hold regular monthly

Surgeries within the Ward on a rotational basis and I have to report that enquiries to me are escalating. I have now been a councillor since May 2003 and every single year since then there has been an increased demand for my service.

Housing allocation along with homelessness, housing repair issues and environmental issues are always a regular enquiry at the Surgery. Whilst the sale of council houses has slowed down the demand for housing has increased. We have been fortunate to have new house build programmes in Johnstone Crescent at St Columbas Church + Juniper Road and another 40 new houses will be built on Laburnum Road area. We are delighted with this new social house build programme in

conjunction with the planned new roofs, roughcast, new kitchen, bathroom and rewiring – all in all a positive outcome for the Thorniewood Ward which will assist the residents within our community.

A particular service close to me is the Thorniewood Credit Union. As a previous Debt Counsellor for NLC it was part of my job to set up a credit union within our community. In 1990 I held a meeting in Burnhead Hall to encourage members to join a working group to establish and run their own credit union. After many years of training with the volunteers the Thorniewood Credit Union opened the doors in 1993 and has went on from strength to strength since then. I am delighted to report that Thorniewood Credit Union has just purchased its own piece of land behind the Burnhead Health Centre and they intend to erect a brand new purpose built building. This will allow the credit union to grow and develop further. The building should be opened for business in late 2012 – well done to everyone involved at the credit union.

I hope this brief note gives an idea of the type of work I do within my Ward and at the Civic Centre in Motherwell. I am available at my Surgery within Burnhead Hall, Fallside Hall, Viewpark Community Education Centre and Tannochside Senior Citizen Centre on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month on a rotational basis. Surgeries start at 5pm. Please contact the Civic on 01698 302677 (my direct number) to speak to me or find out more about the Surgeries. Please note I conduct home visits for people who cannot attend the surgery due to illness or disability. In addition I can be contacted by email on [email protected] or at home on 01698 815754.

Councillor Bob Burrows



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Local Group Receives Award For All

As part of National Microchipping Month,

which takes place in June, Dogs Trust Glasgow is urging owners to ensure their dogs are chipped and that their microchip contact details are updated and correct. A microchip is a small electronic device the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under the dog’s skin.It is coded with a unique number that is linked to their owner’s contact details on a national database. Microchipping is a great way to permanently identify dogs, but an owner can only be contacted and reunited with their missing dog if their registered details are up to date.To encourage more owners to get their dog microchipped, the Rehoming Centre based in Glasgow is offering the service for free* between 6th and 12th June. Philip McCarlie-Davis, Manager of Dogs Trust Glasgow, says:“National Microchipping Month is vital in raising awareness amongst owners of the importance of getting their dogs microchipped. To support the event, from 6th to 12th June local dog owners can get their canine companions chipped for free at the Rehoming Centre.

Anyone interested should call 0141 773 5130 to make an appointment. All dogs are eligible, not just those rehomed from Dogs Trust.”

Dogs Trust Glasgow supports National Microchipping Month

FREE MICROCHIPS FOR ALL!

As a Councillor within the Thorniewood Ward, North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) covering the areas of Tannochside, Viewpark, Fallside and Birkenshaw I am delighted to give an insight into my role within the community and share this with readers of the Hub.

Holyrood Election - Edinburgh

It would be appropriate to make some comment within the Political Hub about the recent Holyrood Election on 5th May for Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSP). As a Labour Councillor I was disappointed with the result but realistic to know that some Labour voters decided to vote for another political party or did not take part. There have been a number of meetings since then to discuss what went wrong and whilst it is still too early to have a definite answer there are some common threads appearing which suggests the Labour Party could have done things differently. These include having our own Scottish identity, not having a strong leader in place (everyone agrees Ian Gray is an experienced well educated and likeable person – but did not have those leadership qualities). There are other views expressed but these will go into the system when a full evaluation takes place. The six week election period certainly gave me a chance to meet people on the doorstep and hear their views on a

number of issues. Please note that Thorniewood Ward is an extremely large area and I was unable to knock on everyone’s door.

North Lanarkshire Council (NLC)

Hub readers may remember that NLC introduced a £55M saving package ‘Hard Choices – Big Decisions’ in December last year covering the next two years up to March 2013. Councillors were all aware that decisions taken then may impact on certain sectors of our community and whenever we had the details of what it really meant to our community councillors would reserve the right to review individual decisions that were taken. I am delighted to report that the planned reduction to reduce the free 3 mile to 2 mile school transport for secondary schools will be reversed and this recommendation will be put forward at the next full Council Meeting. We identified that over three thousand children would have lost this free service and given the issues of non availability of service buses on certain routes and problems associated with the safe walk to school plans it was important to take this decision. The free bus service will be business as usual.

Another difficult decision taken at that time was to introduce car park charges into NLC. Councillors were aware this would not be favourable within our communities but we have had our budget cut in real terms by nearly £20million

pounds and we have to look at certain income generation plans to try and ensure we maintain a service to all our citizens, including the elderly, the disabled the vulnerable and our children. A consultation exercise has commenced this week which will last until June which will enable all residents from NLC to feed back with their views about car park plans. A number of people have made statements that all the car parks in NLC will be affected which is untrue and that costs will be extortionate which again is not the fact. All of this will be covered within the consultation period and I would urge as many people as possible to respond before the deadline. A £20 million reduction to the NLC budget from the Scottish Government at Edinburgh is a major problem and there is no doubt we cannot help everybody all the time but we need the appropriate finance in place to assist those most vulnerable in our community.

THORNIEWOOD WARDI hold regular monthly

Surgeries within the Ward on a rotational basis and I have to report that enquiries to me are escalating. I have now been a councillor since May 2003 and every single year since then there has been an increased demand for my service.

Housing allocation along with homelessness, housing repair issues and environmental issues are always a regular enquiry at the Surgery. Whilst the sale of council houses has slowed down the demand for housing has increased. We have been fortunate to have new house build programmes in Johnstone Crescent at St Columbas Church + Juniper Road and another 40 new houses will be built on Laburnum Road area. We are delighted with this new social house build programme in

conjunction with the planned new roofs, roughcast, new kitchen, bathroom and rewiring – all in all a positive outcome for the Thorniewood Ward which will assist the residents within our community.

A particular service close to me is the Thorniewood Credit Union. As a previous Debt Counsellor for NLC it was part of my job to set up a credit union within our community. In 1990 I held a meeting in Burnhead Hall to encourage members to join a working group to establish and run their own credit union. After many years of training with the volunteers the Thorniewood Credit Union opened the doors in 1993 and has went on from strength to strength since then. I am delighted to report that Thorniewood Credit Union has just purchased its own piece of land behind the Burnhead Health Centre and they intend to erect a brand new purpose built building. This will allow the credit union to grow and develop further. The building should be opened for business in late 2012 – well done to everyone involved at the credit union.

I hope this brief note gives an idea of the type of work I do within my Ward and at the Civic Centre in Motherwell. I am available at my Surgery within Burnhead Hall, Fallside Hall, Viewpark Community Education Centre and Tannochside Senior Citizen Centre on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month on a rotational basis. Surgeries start at 5pm. Please contact the Civic on 01698 302677 (my direct number) to speak to me or find out more about the Surgeries. Please note I conduct home visits for people who cannot attend the surgery due to illness or disability. In addition I can be contacted by email on [email protected] or at home on 01698 815754.

Councillor Bob Burrows

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The Myrtle Tree CaféSit In Take AwayTel: 01698 747099

The Mascots and the staff congratulate the "Wood" on their promotion And the very best for

2011 - 12 season

"for a fine fare of food"

Kane Barry Scott Liam Thomas

756 Old Edinburgh Rd

Proud to support Thorniewood Utd

Football pictures available at www.thehubpaper.com

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Having followed the team over the season, here we pay tribute to their achievements.

Dont forget that you can access our junior football pictures on our website.

Stephen Mullen: Player of the year, Players player of the year and Top goalscorer

Brian Wharton: Runner up - Players player of the year

Mark Daly: Runner up - Player of the year

Jamie Brophy: Sponsors player of the year

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You never said "I'm leaving"You never said goodbye

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In Life we loved you dearly.In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a place,that no one could ever fill.

You left us peaceful memories,your love is still our guide,

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Our family chain is brokenand nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one,the Chain will link again.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Mr & Mrs Christopher Ferry

would like to invite

......................................................................................

to join them in the celebration of their

Silver Wedding Anniversary

at Place to be, Address

on Day, Date 2009

at 7.30pm

RSVP:Tel No

or Tel & Address

www.GH joiners.co.ukAll Joinery Work Undertaken

• Bannisters • Doors • Floors • Kitchens • Locks & Windows •

FREE EstimatesCall: 01698 321523 or 07733 081733


Hamilton, Well Road.

(opp Shell Garage)


Sun - 11am - 5pm






01698 477788


01698 252799


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1000’sof remnants

in stock


CLE

ARANCE

O F F E R

was £6.99 per tile

NOW 99p per tile


01698 477788

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delivery on

all roll end

carpets over

£99

PUBLIC NOTICE

Bellshill

Bellshill Community

CouncilAnnual General Meeting

Wednesday 15th June 2011 @ 7.00pm

Bellshill AcademySkye Suite.

Contact our Sales Team on:

01698 803 909or email us at: [email protected]

Advertise Your Vacancy Here

Electronic Security Systems

Administration Assistant - Immediate Start

Due to expansion, we have a vacancy for an experienced administration assistant. The ideal candidate will have excellent IT and communication skills.

Please apply immediately to:Diane MaherGoldshield Electronic Security Systems LtdSuite 22-23 Ellismuir House , Ellismuir Way , Tannochside Park, Glasgow G71 5PWTel: 01698 [email protected]


Q’s Views!The HUB is pleased to have the infamous‘Q, from Airdrie’ writing for the Entertainment Pages, to give you all some comic relief. As a regular contributor to the Glasgow Metro newspaper, and a regular in the comedy scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Q has given the HUB an exclusive column, which we are sure will have you wanting for more in the next edition of the HUB!

CROSSWORD SUDOKUAcross1. Restricted (7)5. Perils (5)8. Detection device (5)9. Villain (5)10. The sheltered side (7)11. Flightless bird of Australia (3)12. Chasm (5)14. Complies (5)19. Prohibit (3)20. Diplomatic (7)22. Nimble (5)23. Light beam (5)24. Reside (5)25. Boring (7)

Down1. Food store (6)2. Decoration (5)3. Goals (7)4. Fin (6)5. Stiff (5)6. Stage set (7)7. Repress (6)13. Dressing (7)15. Perplexed (7)16. Overseas (6)17. Dialect (6)18. Tusked marine mammal (6)20. Test (5)21. Lariat (5)

A PLEA TO PARENTS

The other day I overheard 2 kids listing a large number

of toys they were getting. It would take me all day

to list every single item, but the most expensive ones on the list included an X-Box, an HD television, a Blu-ray player, and a season ticket for Celtic. These items weren’t for Christmas, or even a birthday. They were for a First Communion.

In my considered opinion the whole First Communion thing has got completely out of hand. When I was a kid, it was about receiving the blessed sacrament for the first time, and was a proud day for the first communicants and their families. Now it’s all about who gets the most money and gifts.

Indeed, last week as I drove past a church the other day with a non-religious friend in the passenger seat we saw a stretched limousine and a vintage car parked outside. I had to explain to him that it was for a First Communion and not the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. And

anyway, why would the future King of Britain chose to marry in Coatbridge?

To any parents reading, I implore you- get a grip. It is an important day in the life of both you and your children, but splashing ludicrous amounts of cash on the event simply devalues it and turns it into a pantomime. Besides, at the rate some parents are spending at, by the time I have children of my own- a first communion dress will cost more than the wedding dress bought by the new Duchess of Cambridge.

URBAN LEGENDThere is an urban legend

of a Glasgow man who, in the 1980s, was greeted by 2 STV executives at his front door. They asked if they could use his flat for a spot of filming, and in exchange for this they offered him a handsome sum of money, additional cash to take his family away for the day, and for his hallway to be repainted in the colour of his choice. Needless to say he bit their hand off for the deal.

A few weeks after filming he discovered exactly why they offered to repaint the hall. They’d filmed an episode of Taggart there. A particularly gory episode of Taggart, I might add, where someone was murdered with an axe, leaving the hall covered in blood, and a dead body sprawled across

the floor.Indeed, in the scene

following the murder, Jim Taggart Himself was alleged to have stood over the dead body (axe still embedded in the chest) stating “This is the most

vile, disgusting murder I have ever seen in my life”. Given that he regularly investigated murders in Glasgow, that was quite a statement.

I recalled this story upon hearing that Taggart may not be getting commissioned for another series. Whilst I’m not the greatest fan of the show, it is something of a Scottish institution, and it would be sad to see its passing. So here’s hoping for 3 things. One- that Taggart can be saved. Two- that David Hayman, the only famous Scottish actor NOT to have appeared in the show finally gets a part. And three- the Taggart team finally investigate a realistic Glasgow murder, such as 2 neds getting in a fight over a bottle of

Lambrini or something like that.

By the way, I have no idea if the Taggart axe murder story is true or not, but you have to admit it was a belter. I am told that the poor flat owner took years to sell his flat, as most potential buyers had seen the episode in question and didn’t fancy a flat that gave them nightmares!

THE NEW GENERATION OF MOBILES

I recently got a Blackberry, and for some reason every time I send an email to someone the words “Sent using my Blackberry” appear at the bottom. It annoys me that the makers of the phone think that me buying their phone isn’t enough, and that I should give them some free advertising every time I send an email.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Anne SmithAries (21 March - 20 April)

Taurus (21 April - 21 May)

Gemini (22 May - 21 June)

Cancer (22 June - 23 July)

Leo (24 July - 23 Aug)

Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)

Libra (24 Sept - 23 Oct)

Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb)

Pisces (20 Feb - 20 Mar)

You are entering into a brilliant period for increasing your earning power, and you’ll be busy taking charge of your finances. Money-making opportunities are likely to present themselves, and you feel especially motivated to take advantage of them. Whether it’s a promotion or an all-new position, this is a good time for pursuing your dreams and asking for what you want.

Neptune is retro grade from the 3rd of June so be prepared to go within to find the answers you will be drawn into nature, if you follow your instinct and take that walk you will let go of all the negatives of the past and embrace a fresh start as this is indeed time for your new year to begin and a new way of thinking.

Saturn turns direct from the 13th of June and you could face a few restrictions, stay positive and you will overcome them. You seem to have released some of the demons from your past and a lighter much happier Gemini is surfacing. Time to blow away the cobwebs and start again.

As your sign is ruled by the moon the next full moon on the 15th of June is significant for you as you are peeling back your shell and revealing the vulnerable side of yourself which few get to see, and guess what we like it. It is nice to see the real you. Time for change, let go of the past and embrace a warm and bright future.

The majestic lion, the King of the Beasts, is Leo’s symbol. Throughout history, the lion has symbolized sovereignty, rulership, and courage this month is going to see just that. You have accrued all this power within you this month and all who no longer serve you better watch out. In with the new and out with the old!

While you’ve been rather introspective recently, dear Virgo, and you continue to be withdrawn in the first week of May, you begin to come out of your shell this month. You are hungry for adventure and experiences that lift you above your usual concerns and daily routine. Educational or travel opportunities are opening up in your life, and will continue to do so throughout 2011.

June is a strong month for taking charge of finances, dear Libra, and in particular those shared with others, debts, and loans. It is a good time for borrowing or settling debts, if necessary. Either way, dealing with debt now tends to generate positive outcomes. Relationships have been making headlines in your life recently, and this month, the more intimate aspects of sharing with a special someone become your primary concern.

The first half of June is excellent for work matters, It’s a strong period for personal influence on the job. Some of you might even meet a special someone through your work or health activities. Close partnerships become a major focus as the month progresses. In fact, throughout the remainder of 2011, relationship opportunities are likely to be priority.

Whether it’s a new romance or an existing one, passions run high. Casual dating, entertainment, and creative hobbies all fare well now. As June progresses, work matters become a stronger priority, as do any self-care and health programs. It’s an excellent time not only for finding work, but also for relationships on the job.

By mid-June, your creative juices stir, and you find more opportunities to enjoy yourself. Romance is highly favored now. Your mood is playful and others more readily appreciate your unique romantic and creative style. Artists can find much success now and in the months ahead, and dabblers can pick up new interests.

The pace of your life continues to be hectic as you have a finger in many pies now. The first week of the month is excellent for learning and communication. You are getting your message across with charm and grace. By mid-month, you enter an extended period in which home and family life come into strong focus and are set to improve.

While June can begin at a hectic pace, you’re likely to find much solace in home and family as the month progresses. Efforts to make improvements to your home life should be very successful this month, and you’re likely to want to entertain from home or do some redecorating. This month, Jupiter moves to a favorable position in relation to your sign, boosting not only your confidence but also both motivation and ability to communicate effectively with others.

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Hi everyone I hope you are all well and didn’t suffer any damage to life or limb during last week’s gale force winds. Hard to believe you can have weather like that at this time of the year. Despite the calendar telling us summer was almost here mother nature other things on her mind. Never mind the weather men tell us summer is definitely coming, they just don’t know when. So to cheer you up I have come up with a nice all weather summer meal. Open a chilled beer or pour a nice glass of wine and enjoy.

Hot steak sandwichesThe best steak you can afford cut into wafer thin strips2 red onions thinly sliced1 large bag of mixed salad leaves1 boxed brie or camembert cheese…you can use sliced cheddar if you prefer but won’t have same oozy gooeyness.MayonnaiseSalad dressingCiabbata bread rolls cut in half lengthways

Fry off the onion until soft. Fry the steak very quickly in a little hot oil until just cooked. Use the mayo to butter the top side of your sandwich. Layer onion steak and top with a couple of thin slices of brie onto the bottom slice of bread, pop under the grill and grill until melted. Top with dressed leaves. Close the sandwich and serve immediately, If you prefer a more zingy sandwich spread top of bread with mustard.

Warm Potato salad with bacon and onions.New potatoes halved and boiled3-4 slices of smoked ham cooked until crispy1 Onion chopped finely and fried with the bacon.3-4 tbsp mayonnaise

Combine all the ingredients whilst they are still hot and serve this warm.

Sticky apple crepes3 large bramley apples peeled and sliced2 tbsp of sugarLarge knob of butter1 pack of ready made crepes

Cooke the apples with the butter and sugar until brown and golden. Roll up in the crepes and serve with a dollop of thick cream or ice cold vanilla ice cream.

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Q’s Views!The HUB is pleased to have the infamous‘Q, from Airdrie’ writing for the Entertainment Pages, to give you all some comic relief. As a regular contributor to the Glasgow Metro newspaper, and a regular in the comedy scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Q has given the HUB an exclusive column, which we are sure will have you wanting for more in the next edition of the HUB!

CROSSWORD SUDOKUAcross1. Restricted (7)5. Perils (5)8. Detection device (5)9. Villain (5)10. The sheltered side (7)11. Flightless bird of Australia (3)12. Chasm (5)14. Complies (5)19. Prohibit (3)20. Diplomatic (7)22. Nimble (5)23. Light beam (5)24. Reside (5)25. Boring (7)

Down1. Food store (6)2. Decoration (5)3. Goals (7)4. Fin (6)5. Stiff (5)6. Stage set (7)7. Repress (6)13. Dressing (7)15. Perplexed (7)16. Overseas (6)17. Dialect (6)18. Tusked marine mammal (6)20. Test (5)21. Lariat (5)

A PLEA TO PARENTS

The other day I overheard 2 kids listing a large number

of toys they were getting. It would take me all day

to list every single item, but the most expensive ones on the list included an X-Box, an HD television, a Blu-ray player, and a season ticket for Celtic. These items weren’t for Christmas, or even a birthday. They were for a First Communion.

In my considered opinion the whole First Communion thing has got completely out of hand. When I was a kid, it was about receiving the blessed sacrament for the first time, and was a proud day for the first communicants and their families. Now it’s all about who gets the most money and gifts.

Indeed, last week as I drove past a church the other day with a non-religious friend in the passenger seat we saw a stretched limousine and a vintage car parked outside. I had to explain to him that it was for a First Communion and not the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. And

anyway, why would the future King of Britain chose to marry in Coatbridge?

To any parents reading, I implore you- get a grip. It is an important day in the life of both you and your children, but splashing ludicrous amounts of cash on the event simply devalues it and turns it into a pantomime. Besides, at the rate some parents are spending at, by the time I have children of my own- a first communion dress will cost more than the wedding dress bought by the new Duchess of Cambridge.

URBAN LEGENDThere is an urban legend

of a Glasgow man who, in the 1980s, was greeted by 2 STV executives at his front door. They asked if they could use his flat for a spot of filming, and in exchange for this they offered him a handsome sum of money, additional cash to take his family away for the day, and for his hallway to be repainted in the colour of his choice. Needless to say he bit their hand off for the deal.

A few weeks after filming he discovered exactly why they offered to repaint the hall. They’d filmed an episode of Taggart there. A particularly gory episode of Taggart, I might add, where someone was murdered with an axe, leaving the hall covered in blood, and a dead body sprawled across

the floor.Indeed, in the scene

following the murder, Jim Taggart Himself was alleged to have stood over the dead body (axe still embedded in the chest) stating “This is the most

vile, disgusting murder I have ever seen in my life”. Given that he regularly investigated murders in Glasgow, that was quite a statement.

I recalled this story upon hearing that Taggart may not be getting commissioned for another series. Whilst I’m not the greatest fan of the show, it is something of a Scottish institution, and it would be sad to see its passing. So here’s hoping for 3 things. One- that Taggart can be saved. Two- that David Hayman, the only famous Scottish actor NOT to have appeared in the show finally gets a part. And three- the Taggart team finally investigate a realistic Glasgow murder, such as 2 neds getting in a fight over a bottle of

Lambrini or something like that.

By the way, I have no idea if the Taggart axe murder story is true or not, but you have to admit it was a belter. I am told that the poor flat owner took years to sell his flat, as most potential buyers had seen the episode in question and didn’t fancy a flat that gave them nightmares!

THE NEW GENERATION OF MOBILES

I recently got a Blackberry, and for some reason every time I send an email to someone the words “Sent using my Blackberry” appear at the bottom. It annoys me that the makers of the phone think that me buying their phone isn’t enough, and that I should give them some free advertising every time I send an email.

DO

DG

Y P

ICT

UR

E

Have you got any dodgy

pictures that you would

like to add to our

‘Dodgy picture hall of

shame’?

Then send them in and

the next dodgy picture

might

be yours in a future

issue of the hub for

everyone to see!

[email protected]

4 Friday 3rd June 2011 Re-GEN NorthRe-GENTHE

Sizzling Suzie’s Spring Spreads

01698 803909

START UP SPECIALStarting your own business? Or just time for a change?An all inclusive package could be for you!!!

1. STATIONERY PACK*Logo Design, 500 Deluxe Business Cards, 500 Compliment Slips, 500 Letterheads and 5000 Flyers

Business cards printed on 400gsm matt laminated both sides.

Comp slips and letterheads printed on 120gsm bond.

Flyers, single sided, printed on 135gsm gloss

All full colour. Basic artwork included

From

£269SAVE £104

2. BUSINESS PACK*

Everything inlcuded in option 1 PLUS: 5 page website (artwork included)

£660SAVE £312

3. BRANDING PACK*

Everything inlcuded in option 1 PLUS: 5 page website PLUS: Van/Car graphics. (Artwork included). £890

SAVE £980

Need something different?Call today for a bespoke quotation:

* Terms and conditions apply, details given on request


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Anne is a Spiritualist Medium, Tarot reader and a Reiki Master & available for private consultation, healings and church services

contact, ANNE on 07506723569 Email [email protected] or visit www.angelanne.co.uk

Your Horoscope Predictions

By Anne SmithAries (21 March - 20 April)

Taurus (21 April - 21 May)

Gemini (22 May - 21 June)

Cancer (22 June - 23 July)

Leo (24 July - 23 Aug)

Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)

Libra (24 Sept - 23 Oct)

Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb)

Pisces (20 Feb - 20 Mar)

You are entering into a brilliant period for increasing your earning power, and you’ll be busy taking charge of your finances. Money-making opportunities are likely to present themselves, and you feel especially motivated to take advantage of them. Whether it’s a promotion or an all-new position, this is a good time for pursuing your dreams and asking for what you want.

Neptune is retro grade from the 3rd of June so be prepared to go within to find the answers you will be drawn into nature, if you follow your instinct and take that walk you will let go of all the negatives of the past and embrace a fresh start as this is indeed time for your new year to begin and a new way of thinking.

Saturn turns direct from the 13th of June and you could face a few restrictions, stay positive and you will overcome them. You seem to have released some of the demons from your past and a lighter much happier Gemini is surfacing. Time to blow away the cobwebs and start again.

As your sign is ruled by the moon the next full moon on the 15th of June is significant for you as you are peeling back your shell and revealing the vulnerable side of yourself which few get to see, and guess what we like it. It is nice to see the real you. Time for change, let go of the past and embrace a warm and bright future.

The majestic lion, the King of the Beasts, is Leo’s symbol. Throughout history, the lion has symbolized sovereignty, rulership, and courage this month is going to see just that. You have accrued all this power within you this month and all who no longer serve you better watch out. In with the new and out with the old!

While you’ve been rather introspective recently, dear Virgo, and you continue to be withdrawn in the first week of May, you begin to come out of your shell this month. You are hungry for adventure and experiences that lift you above your usual concerns and daily routine. Educational or travel opportunities are opening up in your life, and will continue to do so throughout 2011.

June is a strong month for taking charge of finances, dear Libra, and in particular those shared with others, debts, and loans. It is a good time for borrowing or settling debts, if necessary. Either way, dealing with debt now tends to generate positive outcomes. Relationships have been making headlines in your life recently, and this month, the more intimate aspects of sharing with a special someone become your primary concern.

The first half of June is excellent for work matters, It’s a strong period for personal influence on the job. Some of you might even meet a special someone through your work or health activities. Close partnerships become a major focus as the month progresses. In fact, throughout the remainder of 2011, relationship opportunities are likely to be priority.

Whether it’s a new romance or an existing one, passions run high. Casual dating, entertainment, and creative hobbies all fare well now. As June progresses, work matters become a stronger priority, as do any self-care and health programs. It’s an excellent time not only for finding work, but also for relationships on the job.

By mid-June, your creative juices stir, and you find more opportunities to enjoy yourself. Romance is highly favored now. Your mood is playful and others more readily appreciate your unique romantic and creative style. Artists can find much success now and in the months ahead, and dabblers can pick up new interests.

The pace of your life continues to be hectic as you have a finger in many pies now. The first week of the month is excellent for learning and communication. You are getting your message across with charm and grace. By mid-month, you enter an extended period in which home and family life come into strong focus and are set to improve.

While June can begin at a hectic pace, you’re likely to find much solace in home and family as the month progresses. Efforts to make improvements to your home life should be very successful this month, and you’re likely to want to entertain from home or do some redecorating. This month, Jupiter moves to a favorable position in relation to your sign, boosting not only your confidence but also both motivation and ability to communicate effectively with others.

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Hi everyone I hope you are all well and didn’t suffer any damage to life or limb during last week’s gale force winds. Hard to believe you can have weather like that at this time of the year. Despite the calendar telling us summer was almost here mother nature other things on her mind. Never mind the weather men tell us summer is definitely coming, they just don’t know when. So to cheer you up I have come up with a nice all weather summer meal. Open a chilled beer or pour a nice glass of wine and enjoy.

Hot steak sandwichesThe best steak you can afford cut into wafer thin strips2 red onions thinly sliced1 large bag of mixed salad leaves1 boxed brie or camembert cheese…you can use sliced cheddar if you prefer but won’t have same oozy gooeyness.MayonnaiseSalad dressingCiabbata bread rolls cut in half lengthways

Fry off the onion until soft. Fry the steak very quickly in a little hot oil until just cooked. Use the mayo to butter the top side of your sandwich. Layer onion steak and top with a couple of thin slices of brie onto the bottom slice of bread, pop under the grill and grill until melted. Top with dressed leaves. Close the sandwich and serve immediately, If you prefer a more zingy sandwich spread top of bread with mustard.

Warm Potato salad with bacon and onions.New potatoes halved and boiled3-4 slices of smoked ham cooked until crispy1 Onion chopped finely and fried with the bacon.3-4 tbsp mayonnaise

Combine all the ingredients whilst they are still hot and serve this warm.

Sticky apple crepes3 large bramley apples peeled and sliced2 tbsp of sugarLarge knob of butter1 pack of ready made crepes

Cooke the apples with the butter and sugar until brown and golden. Roll up in the crepes and serve with a dollop of thick cream or ice cold vanilla ice cream.

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RCZ going after TT’s crown When it comes to sleek sports coupes, if you were to ask most people to name one, the chances are they would say Audi TT. The TT now in its second generation continues to be a hit with both male and female drivers alike. So, what might you ask is Peugeot doing by bringing out a car to challenge the TT? Enter the new RCZ.

Can Peugeot pull this off? Well first impression suggests it looks remarkably

similar to the old style TT side on, however it does have that sporty appeal. I can see how this car will sell, it looks great! The real test although is in can it make you smile?• Canitshift?The 161bhp 2.0-litre diesel and 154bhp 1.6 turbo petrol will no doubt appeal to pragmatists, but enthusiasts will head straight for the 197bhp 1.6 turbo. It isn’t exactly blistering off the mark, but the most impressive aspect of this engine is its strong mid-range urge and willingness to rev. • Ride&HandlingThe petrol-engined RCZs steer neatly, corner keenly and don’t roll much even when the tyres start to protest. However, you have to put up with a rather jiggly ride. By contrast, the diesel versions feel a tad less sporty and have more in common with a well-sorted family hatchback than a bespoke coupe. • Safety The RCZ majors on secure handling, but full electronic stability control is on hand to help out if the worst happens. Four airbags will also help to cushion the blow. An immobiliser, an alarm, deadlocks and remote central locking are all designed to discourage thieves• HowPracticalisit?The RCZ does have four seats, but in effect it’s

a two seater because the rear ones are next-to-useless for adults – head- and legroom are extremely tight and the rear seatbacks are fixed bolt upright. The rear seats do fold down, but even with them in place the RCZ has a decent-sized boot. • Whataboutthetoys?Entry-level Sport models have sports seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, alloy wheels an MP3-compatible CD/radio, USB port and rear parking sensors. GT cars add leather upholstery, electric heated seats, front parking sensors, automatic lights and wipers, plus larger alloy wheels.


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Villagers Season Comes to a Close

With the extremes of the winter weather having

extended the league campaign into May the Villagers brought the curtain down on another season on Saturday with the traditional end of season Crocks v Colts fixture.

With the S1 squad providing an excellent build up to the game, with an exhibition match against Cumbernauld, the scene was set for the old gladiators to take on their more youthful counterparts in the annual fixture.

With the wind and rain making handling difficult the Crocks played a more controlled game, keeping the play tight. What they lacked

in fitness they made up for in experience and this ensured that the Colts didn’t run the old boys ragged in the opening exchanges. That said, the Colts had their moments and with a bit more composure should surely have had the game out of sight before half time.

As it was, the Crocks started the second half with a slender lead, and despite a further 2 tries from both sides it was the Crocks who held on to record a 29-25 victory, their 4th win in the past 5 seasons.

Despite their defeat, if the Villagers can keep this group of young players together then the future of the Club is in safe hands.

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SNCL Premiership 2011Team Played Won Tied Lost BPL PP Pts % AGE NRRForfarshire 3 3 0 0 0 0 30 100.00 19.56Carlton 5 5 0 0 0 0 50 100.00 19.02Heriot’s 5 3 0 2 4 0 34 68.00 3.70Arbroath United 3 2 0 1 0 0 20 66.67 16.33Aberdeenshire 5 3 0 2 2 0 32 64.00 19.62Watsonians 5 3 0 2 2 0 32 64.00 3.01Barclays Wealth Grange 5 3 0 2 2 0 32 64.00 -7.39Greaves Clydesdale 4 2 0 2 2 0 22 55.00 16.12Stoneywood-Dyce 4 2 0 2 0 0 20 50.00 -18.23Dunfermline Knights 5 2 0 3 2 0 22 44.00 8.16Greenock 3 1 0 2 0 0 10 33.33 -26.50Local Life Ayr 4 1 0 3 4 2 12 30.00 -7.07McCrea FS West 4 1 0 3 2 0 12 30.00 -8.38Tunnock’s Uddingston 4 1 0 3 2 0 12 30.00 -14.93Drumpellier 4 1 0 3 0 0 10 25.00 -12.41Stirling County 3 0 0 3 2 0 2 6.67 -19.99

The weather was dry, and Luke Wooder made a good

start from pole. Ben Thompson in 2nd was

close and Steven prentice 3rd was following.

Wooder, Thompson, and prentice were pulling away from the rest of the grid.

As the laps rolled own, the lead changed every lap, Wooder having the best position for most of the race. On lap 9 Thompson ran wide and Prentice saw the gap and went for it, but the move put Prentice into a spin when Thompson closed the door.

Prentice caught back up by lap 10, and Wooder was under pressure from Thompson.

Thompson then pushed Wooder off and that let Prentice slip through for the lead and the win, Wooder rejoined in 14th.

Prentice won and has been on a run since sept 2010, Thompson was 2nd, Tushar Vivekananda 3rd.COMER CADETWith 27 on the grid the race was surprisingly uneventful.

Wayne Tayforth won from pole never coming under any pressure. Daniel McCauley from 6th finished 2nd,

Shanaka clay 3rd, Ryan Anderson, 4th Jack Phillips 5th, Jack Brails ford 6th.JNR TKMRyan Stronch was on pole and was being pushed all the way by Martin Miller, Jordan Irvine, was holding 3rd.

Midway and Irvine went by Miller after a mistake when

Miller ran wide. as the laps went by there was nothing Irvine could do and Tronach held on to win. Miller managed to hold on to 3rd.MINI MAXHarry Webb won from pole, Chad little finished 2nd having started 8th Philip Rawson was 3rd from 4th.

Dave Wooder finished in 4th starting from 3rd.JNR ROTAXJack Barlow had a fight on his hands with Kyle Fowlie chasing all the way. George Williams was running 3rdhaving made 2 places on lap 1.

Corby, Gormley, Ryan Morgan, and Jay Goodwin were all battling for position, letting the leaders pull away.

Barlow won from pole, Fowlie just couldn’t put enough pressure on him Williams finishing 3rd.JNR BLUECharles Wagner had a much deserved win starting 5th, and driving smoothly all the way to win just over a sec ahead of Cameron low in 2nd.

Josh Armstrong finished where he started 3rd Tommy Leckie had a nightmare starting on pole could only finish in 4th.WORLD FORMULAStuart McDougall started on pole, and looked sure to win, but with 3 laps to go one of the pistons let go leaving McDougall, with little power, then the power valve burst, so he finished dead last.

Kevin Pollock won the race from 3rd on the grid having

ever getting any serious trouble..Seems the gremlins where out to get the drivers, reigning champ Grant Finlater was having engine trouble finishing 5th.david Etherege was 2nd, Craig McCann in 3rd.ROTAX MAXOn pole John Pike seemed to have the win in the bag, but midway through the race started going backwards, finishing in 7th.Ed Brand was on top form qualifying on 9th, he drove his socks off for a comfortable win. Shaun Slavin was 2nd from 3rd.ross Wyllie finished 3rd with Thomas Arme rounding off the top 4.FORMULA BLUEMartin Morris won making it 2 in a row for the weekend.

Douglas Simpson was happy with 2nd.and the older statesman Steve Barlow made the podium in 3rd, Jonny Elliot just missing out in 4th.CLASS 4 GEARBOXThese boys can shift, with average speeds of 75mph, this was fast and furious.

Jack Hawksworth was hard to beat setting the lap record with a time of 28.26.

British GP winner Dan Borton was 2nd and just couldn’t match hawks worth for speed, tom Witts was driving well for his 1st time at Larkhall and finished 3rd. Last years champion Tom Duggan would have to settle for 4th

With few opportunities to overtake the race settled down early on, but it was a good finish to the weekend.

WSKC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Andy McLinden, started running in his 30's just when the marathon boom took off in the early eighties. He joined Hamilton Harriers in 1982 and became a coach in 1990. Andy has won numerous titles over the years in all his age groups. Last week Andy represented Great Britain at the European Masters in France taking the silver medal for the Half Marathon in 1.20 hours. He also placed 5th for the 10k event in the 0ver 60's age category.Andy's goal this year will be to lift the goal medal at the 5 Nation Cross Country Event in Bellahouston Park, watch this space....

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Motherwell 18a Albert Street

TUNNOCK Uddingston’s miserable start to their

Scottish National Cricket League Premier Division campaign continued on Saturday as they as they lost by six runs to newly-promoted Ayr at Bothwell Castle Policies.

Due to several interruptions the match was reduced to 43 over a side. Uddingston captain Ricky Bawa lost the toss and Ayr elected to bat first sending in professional Michael Papps and Andi McElnea to open their innings. With Paul Hoffmann still nursing an injured shoulder Bawa and Ras Priyandar Shana opened the bowling for the villagers.

Battling cautiously Ayr didn’t loose their first wicket until Bawa had McElnea caught out for cover for six out of a total 30 in the 12th over.

After this reverse Papps steadily accumulated the runs in partnership with Neil Smith (29) and David Johnston (28)

Ayr were on 147 for 3 after 38 overs when Bawa who had been rotating his attack in a bid to secure wickets, put on Alec Day and in the space of two overs he had put his side in what should have been winning position.

In the first over the young Australian armature trapped Papps Ibw when he

was on 77, clean-bowled Colin McCrossin with his next ball, and took two more wickets in his next over.

Day got 1 more wicket as Ayr were 170-8 at the end of their43 overs under the Duckworth Lewis rules the Villagers were set a target of 184 in 43 overs.

Bawa sent Hoffman and Mo Pamran to open the innings but, after stroking four boundaries and a single, Australian Paul was out in the third over with the score at 19.

Amir Gul (2) followed him into the pavilion in the six over, quickly followed by Calum McLeod (5) in the ninth.

When Pamran (13) fell in the 13th over, Uddingston had lost the cream of their batting with only 41 runs on the board, for the

loss of four wickets.This brought Priyadarshana

and Day together, and they added 66 runs before Ras was trapped Ibw for 34, with the score 171-5.

Day, having already having excelled with the ball by taking five wickets for 13, showed his mettle with the bat in partnership with first Bryan Clark (6) and the stubborn Gregg Watson (22), But the score was 171-7 in the 41st over when Day was run out to a direct hit after scoring a priceless 59.

The last three wickets made little difference as Uddingston were all out for 178 in the final over.

Uddingston will hope to bounce back on Saturday when they travel to Edinburgh to face Grange.


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Villagers Season Comes to a Close

With the extremes of the winter weather having

extended the league campaign into May the Villagers brought the curtain down on another season on Saturday with the traditional end of season Crocks v Colts fixture.

With the S1 squad providing an excellent build up to the game, with an exhibition match against Cumbernauld, the scene was set for the old gladiators to take on their more youthful counterparts in the annual fixture.

With the wind and rain making handling difficult the Crocks played a more controlled game, keeping the play tight. What they lacked

in fitness they made up for in experience and this ensured that the Colts didn’t run the old boys ragged in the opening exchanges. That said, the Colts had their moments and with a bit more composure should surely have had the game out of sight before half time.

As it was, the Crocks started the second half with a slender lead, and despite a further 2 tries from both sides it was the Crocks who held on to record a 29-25 victory, their 4th win in the past 5 seasons.

Despite their defeat, if the Villagers can keep this group of young players together then the future of the Club is in safe hands.

<<< CRICKET

SNCL Premiership 2011Team Played Won Tied Lost BPL PP Pts % AGE NRRForfarshire 3 3 0 0 0 0 30 100.00 19.56Carlton 5 5 0 0 0 0 50 100.00 19.02Heriot’s 5 3 0 2 4 0 34 68.00 3.70Arbroath United 3 2 0 1 0 0 20 66.67 16.33Aberdeenshire 5 3 0 2 2 0 32 64.00 19.62Watsonians 5 3 0 2 2 0 32 64.00 3.01Barclays Wealth Grange 5 3 0 2 2 0 32 64.00 -7.39Greaves Clydesdale 4 2 0 2 2 0 22 55.00 16.12Stoneywood-Dyce 4 2 0 2 0 0 20 50.00 -18.23Dunfermline Knights 5 2 0 3 2 0 22 44.00 8.16Greenock 3 1 0 2 0 0 10 33.33 -26.50Local Life Ayr 4 1 0 3 4 2 12 30.00 -7.07McCrea FS West 4 1 0 3 2 0 12 30.00 -8.38Tunnock’s Uddingston 4 1 0 3 2 0 12 30.00 -14.93Drumpellier 4 1 0 3 0 0 10 25.00 -12.41Stirling County 3 0 0 3 2 0 2 6.67 -19.99

The weather was dry, and Luke Wooder made a good

start from pole. Ben Thompson in 2nd was

close and Steven prentice 3rd was following.

Wooder, Thompson, and prentice were pulling away from the rest of the grid.

As the laps rolled own, the lead changed every lap, Wooder having the best position for most of the race. On lap 9 Thompson ran wide and Prentice saw the gap and went for it, but the move put Prentice into a spin when Thompson closed the door.

Prentice caught back up by lap 10, and Wooder was under pressure from Thompson.

Thompson then pushed Wooder off and that let Prentice slip through for the lead and the win, Wooder rejoined in 14th.

Prentice won and has been on a run since sept 2010, Thompson was 2nd, Tushar Vivekananda 3rd.COMER CADETWith 27 on the grid the race was surprisingly uneventful.

Wayne Tayforth won from pole never coming under any pressure. Daniel McCauley from 6th finished 2nd,

Shanaka clay 3rd, Ryan Anderson, 4th Jack Phillips 5th, Jack Brails ford 6th.JNR TKMRyan Stronch was on pole and was being pushed all the way by Martin Miller, Jordan Irvine, was holding 3rd.

Midway and Irvine went by Miller after a mistake when

Miller ran wide. as the laps went by there was nothing Irvine could do and Tronach held on to win. Miller managed to hold on to 3rd.MINI MAXHarry Webb won from pole, Chad little finished 2nd having started 8th Philip Rawson was 3rd from 4th.

Dave Wooder finished in 4th starting from 3rd.JNR ROTAXJack Barlow had a fight on his hands with Kyle Fowlie chasing all the way. George Williams was running 3rdhaving made 2 places on lap 1.

Corby, Gormley, Ryan Morgan, and Jay Goodwin were all battling for position, letting the leaders pull away.

Barlow won from pole, Fowlie just couldn’t put enough pressure on him Williams finishing 3rd.JNR BLUECharles Wagner had a much deserved win starting 5th, and driving smoothly all the way to win just over a sec ahead of Cameron low in 2nd.

Josh Armstrong finished where he started 3rd Tommy Leckie had a nightmare starting on pole could only finish in 4th.WORLD FORMULAStuart McDougall started on pole, and looked sure to win, but with 3 laps to go one of the pistons let go leaving McDougall, with little power, then the power valve burst, so he finished dead last.

Kevin Pollock won the race from 3rd on the grid having

ever getting any serious trouble..Seems the gremlins where out to get the drivers, reigning champ Grant Finlater was having engine trouble finishing 5th.david Etherege was 2nd, Craig McCann in 3rd.ROTAX MAXOn pole John Pike seemed to have the win in the bag, but midway through the race started going backwards, finishing in 7th.Ed Brand was on top form qualifying on 9th, he drove his socks off for a comfortable win. Shaun Slavin was 2nd from 3rd.ross Wyllie finished 3rd with Thomas Arme rounding off the top 4.FORMULA BLUEMartin Morris won making it 2 in a row for the weekend.

Douglas Simpson was happy with 2nd.and the older statesman Steve Barlow made the podium in 3rd, Jonny Elliot just missing out in 4th.CLASS 4 GEARBOXThese boys can shift, with average speeds of 75mph, this was fast and furious.

Jack Hawksworth was hard to beat setting the lap record with a time of 28.26.

British GP winner Dan Borton was 2nd and just couldn’t match hawks worth for speed, tom Witts was driving well for his 1st time at Larkhall and finished 3rd. Last years champion Tom Duggan would have to settle for 4th

With few opportunities to overtake the race settled down early on, but it was a good finish to the weekend.

WSKC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Andy McLinden, started running in his 30's just when the marathon boom took off in the early eighties. He joined Hamilton Harriers in 1982 and became a coach in 1990. Andy has won numerous titles over the years in all his age groups. Last week Andy represented Great Britain at the European Masters in France taking the silver medal for the Half Marathon in 1.20 hours. He also placed 5th for the 10k event in the 0ver 60's age category.Andy's goal this year will be to lift the goal medal at the 5 Nation Cross Country Event in Bellahouston Park, watch this space....

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Motherwell 18a Albert Street

TUNNOCK Uddingston’s miserable start to their

Scottish National Cricket League Premier Division campaign continued on Saturday as they as they lost by six runs to newly-promoted Ayr at Bothwell Castle Policies.

Due to several interruptions the match was reduced to 43 over a side. Uddingston captain Ricky Bawa lost the toss and Ayr elected to bat first sending in professional Michael Papps and Andi McElnea to open their innings. With Paul Hoffmann still nursing an injured shoulder Bawa and Ras Priyandar Shana opened the bowling for the villagers.

Battling cautiously Ayr didn’t loose their first wicket until Bawa had McElnea caught out for cover for six out of a total 30 in the 12th over.

After this reverse Papps steadily accumulated the runs in partnership with Neil Smith (29) and David Johnston (28)

Ayr were on 147 for 3 after 38 overs when Bawa who had been rotating his attack in a bid to secure wickets, put on Alec Day and in the space of two overs he had put his side in what should have been winning position.

In the first over the young Australian armature trapped Papps Ibw when he

was on 77, clean-bowled Colin McCrossin with his next ball, and took two more wickets in his next over.

Day got 1 more wicket as Ayr were 170-8 at the end of their43 overs under the Duckworth Lewis rules the Villagers were set a target of 184 in 43 overs.

Bawa sent Hoffman and Mo Pamran to open the innings but, after stroking four boundaries and a single, Australian Paul was out in the third over with the score at 19.

Amir Gul (2) followed him into the pavilion in the six over, quickly followed by Calum McLeod (5) in the ninth.

When Pamran (13) fell in the 13th over, Uddingston had lost the cream of their batting with only 41 runs on the board, for the

loss of four wickets.This brought Priyadarshana

and Day together, and they added 66 runs before Ras was trapped Ibw for 34, with the score 171-5.

Day, having already having excelled with the ball by taking five wickets for 13, showed his mettle with the bat in partnership with first Bryan Clark (6) and the stubborn Gregg Watson (22), But the score was 171-7 in the 41st over when Day was run out to a direct hit after scoring a priceless 59.

The last three wickets made little difference as Uddingston were all out for 178 in the final over.

Uddingston will hope to bounce back on Saturday when they travel to Edinburgh to face Grange.


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1 Kilsyth Rangers F.C. 24 15 6 3 50 24 26 51 2 Thorniewood United F.C. 24 14 6 4 49 31 18 48 3 St. Anthony’s F.C. 24 12 5 7 46 33 13 41 4 Neilston Juniors F.C. 24 12 5 7 40 31 9 41 5 Cambuslang Rangers F.C. 24 10 4 10 51 41 10 34 6 Glasgow Perthshire F.C. 24 9 6 9 31 42 -11 33 7 Vale of Leven F.C. 24 8 8 8 44 42 2 32 8 Port Glasgow F.C. 24 9 5 10 42 50 -8 32 9 Dunipace F.C. 24 7 8 9 26 35 -9 29 10 Greenock Juniors F.C. 24 7 7 10 47 46 1 28 11 Shettleston F.C. 24 8 3 13 33 38 -5 27 12 Johnstone Burgh F.C. 24 7 4 13 30 40 -10 25 13 Blantyre Victoria F.C. 24 3 3 18 27 63 -36 12

1 Yoker Athletic F.C. 22 15 3 4 60 25 35 48

2 Larkhall Thistle F.C. 22 14 2 6 60 34 26 44

3 Benburb F.C. 22 12 5 5 45 32 13 41

4 St. Roch’s F.C. 22 12 2 8 58 45 13 38

5 Stonehouse Violet F.C. 22 11 2 9 58 47 11 35

6 Maryhill F.C. 22 9 4 9 32 40 -8 31

7 Carluke Rovers F.C. 22 9 3 10 49 54 -5 30

8 Wishaw Juniors F.C. 22 9 1 12 36 53 -17 28

9 Lesmahagow Juniors F.C. 22 9 0 13 45 46 -1 27

10 Royal Albert F.C. 22 6 5 11 27 41 -14 23

11 Forth Wanderers F.C. 22 5 5 12 25 53 -28 20

12 Newmains United F.C. 22 3 4 15 36 61 -25 13

<<< LADIES FOOTBALL

Kilmarnock 0 Hamilton 4

Hamilton travelled to Kilmarnock to face the team currently bottom

of the league having lost all of their games so far this season.

The game turned out to be a lot trickier than was expected as Hamilton were made to work hard for their victory

Manager Kevin Murphy said after the match “I am happy with the second half performance and the attitude the players showed after the break. I made

four changes from last week and that may have had some bearing on the first half performance”.

Hamilton started this game slowly and struggled in the first half to get any impetuous going forward. Only one chance was created and that was well saved by the Kilmarnock keeper.

A tough team talk at half time between Manager and Players resulted in a more spirited second half display.

The increase in tempo paid dividends almost immediately when Gill Inglis playing further forward than normal picked the ball up on the half way line and powered her way to the edge of the box before sending a shot high into the net to put Hamilton one up.

Hamilton then took control of the match and scored another two goals in quick succession, a great one two between Helen Templeton and Cheryl

McCulloch on 55 minutes allowed the latter to finish neatly with a shot that sneaked under the keeper.

Five minutes later a terrific long ball out of defence by Lynsey Hogg found Inglis running into the penalty box where she slotted the ball home for her second of the match and to put Hamilton three goals to the good.

The fourth and final goal arrived with only ten minutes left, a mistake in the home defence landed at the feet of

Toni Mason who rifled it low and hard into the corner.

This was the proverbial game of two halves a lack lustre performance in the first half was turned around by a more positive attacking second period.

Manager Murphy summed up the performance “We have now scored eleven goals in our last two games without conceding, that gives us a strong foundation to build on for our next game against Rangers”.

Premier League

Hamilton 7 Falkirk 0Under 17’s

Hamilton welcomed Hutchison Vale to the John

Cumming Stadium in Carluke for this SWPL match.

Manager Kevin Murphy said after the match, “We got off to a flyer today scoring after only two minutes but then took our foot off the gas and did not put any great pressure on the Falkirk goal. Credit to the girls though as in the second half we took the game to them and showed some clinical finishing running out easy winners at the end.”

Hamilton started quickly and scored in under two minutes when Helen Templeton slid a lovely ball in behind the full

back to Ashley McDonald who steadied herself before firing low into the net to put the home side one up.

The rest of the first half turned into a bit of a struggle as Falkirk battled hard to stay in the match and Hamilton failed to take advantage of any chances that came their way.

The second half was only three minutes old when Hamilton doubled their lead; a great through ball to Cheryl McCulloch gave her the space to hold off the challenge of the visitors defence to fire a superb shot into the top corner from just outside the box.

Hamilton then turned the screw on the Falkirk defence and scored another four goals in a rampant ten minute spell. The first of these followed a bad mistake in defence; McCulloch latched onto a poor back pass and squared it for Gill Inglis to fire home. Inglis doubled her own tally when good work in the box by Toni Mason allowed her to lay the ball back for her to thump it home. After Falkirk failed to clear a corner McDonald managed to knock home number five from close range. Number six followed quickly when a long ball down the middle caught the visitor’s

defence napping McCulloch latched onto the pass and slid the ball home.

The final goal arrived with only seven minutes left on the clock a free kick by Lynsey Hogg was controlled by McCulloch who laid it into the path of Helen Templeton who took one touch before finding the bottom corner.

Manager Kevin Murphy summed the day up “We have now won our last here games and hope to continue this excellent form next week against Kilmarnock”.

Hamilton’s next match is away to Kilmarnock on Sunday 29th of May.

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Thorniewood travelled to Greenfield Park last Friday

evening for their final league match of the season, in the knowledge that only a win would force Kilsyth Rangers into getting a win the following day to decide who would be champions.

Shettleston on the other hand were fighting for divisional survival making it an all round tense affair in front of a fairly large crowd.

The visiting ‘Wood’, despite needing the win, really were slow to get out the blocks with most of the early chances falling to the Glasgow side. Both sides had chances to take the lead but neither could take advantage.

With everything to play for, tensions were running high and the game boiled over in the 35th minute when ‘Town’s’ Brown and ‘Wood’s’ O’Neil clashed off the ball, resulting

in the Thorniewood man having to leave the pitch with a heavily bleeding nose. ht0-0

In the second period Shettleston again had the upper hand and the best of the early chances. They then took the lead in the 64th minute when Brown, who was lucky to be still on the pitch, scored creating jubilant scenes in what had become a very hostile environment.

With the chance of a league

title, if they managed to win, the Thorniewood management team changed tactics to more attacking formation which saw the introduction of McGowan and Devlin.

The changed paid instant dividends for Thorniewood who managed to get on the front foot for the first time in the match and they levelled in 75 minutes when a Martin Devlin corner on the right was headed home by Mark Daly. With the

game level, Shettleston were relegated if the result stayed the same. As a result, they threw everything forward in search of another goal which would secure league safety.

However, in the dying minutes ‘Wood’ pushed Newman and Daly forward in an attempt to keep the title hopes alive but as in the Johnston Burgh game the little bit of luck and composure required wasn’t forthcoming

with the only cheers at the final whistle coming from a group of Kilsyth players and fans who had made the journey to watch a highly entertaining yet tense game.

In all, the result was slightly disappointing as it brought an end to a fantastic season for Thorniewood who can now look forward to Super League football next season, whilst Shettleston face Second Division games.

Faulds battling for the ball in ‘Woods’ last match of the season.

Protect Your children

from the Sun As children are far more sensitive to the harmful effects of UV radiation, it is vital for them to wear sunscreen, protective clothing, hat and sunglasses. The threat of the sun’s harm to our eye is just the same as it is to our skin. The fact that the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun are damaging to all the layers of our eyes, sunglasses are truly necessary to wear. Everybody is advised to wear sunglasses especially when outdoors. As early as infancy, wearing of sunglasses is advised

During warm spells it is crucial to ensure that children become accustomed to drinking more fluids so that they do not end up dehydrated. When leaving the home it is also helpful to always bring a bottle of water or children's flask.

The Rising Five Playgroup in Viewpark Community Centre held a food week in conjunction with the Bee Healthy project. In the first week of May the staff at The Rising Five playgroup in Viewpark

community Centre decided to hold a food awareness week with their under 5’s and in close partnership with the Bee Healthy project held two days in which the kids identified fruit and made

vegetable face, some of which you can see from the photos. They also drew their favourite fruits, and there is some budding artist amongst the youngsters!

Andy Mc Cann , the project co-ordinator of Bee Healthy said ‘ This is a fantastic way of educating

youngsters in good healthy food and is part of the ethos of the Bee healthy project in Viewpark. It is great that we can get involved in activities like this and hope to do more. I feel it is important for a

child’s development to be able to identify and taste different fruit and vegetables, which can have a hand in stopping the ‘ I don’t eat fruit and veg attitude’ which I hear often in my daily working life’

All in all it was a fun and refreshing look at fruit and vegetables and we hope that it leads onto other activities.

If you run a playgroup and would like to get involved in something like this then please do not hesitate

to contact Andy Mc Cann at [email protected]

Yummy, Scrummy fruit for my tummy

A budding Delia Smith getting ready to create a masterpiece

BEFORE

A gallery of fruity pictures from a bunch of Rising Fives little artists

The pictures above show how the kids used their imagination to create these fruity faces from a selection of

fruit and vegetables

AFTER

One of the kids getting ready to tuck into the delicious fruit

BEE THERE

Bee Healthy Under 5’s Runaround

Lunch Club

A chance for young ‘uns to run about

and have fun

Tuesday 1st March 2011, 11.30am-1pm

Viewpark Community Centre,

Old Edinburgh Road, Viewpark

All Welcome

Bee Healthy Carrot & Coriander Soup

What you need Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, sliced

450/1lb carrots, sliced

1tsp ground coriander

1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock

Large bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Useful Equipment

A chopping board

A sharp knife


A saucepan

Blender or food processor

What You do.

Slice Onions and carrots. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the sliced onions and the

carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.

Stir in the ground coriander and season well. Cook for 1 minute.

Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Simmer until the

vegetables are tender.

Whizz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth. Reheat in

a clean pan, stir in the fresh coriander and serve

Protect Your children

from the Sun As children are far more sensitive to the harmful effects of UV radiation, it is vital for them to wear sunscreen, protective clothing, hat and sunglasses. The threat of the sun’s harm to our eye is just the same as it is to our skin. The fact that the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun are damaging to all the layers of our eyes, sunglasses are truly necessary to wear. Everybody is advised to wear sunglasses especially when outdoors. As early as infancy, wearing of sunglasses is advised

During warm spells it is crucial to ensure that children become accustomed to drinking more fluids so that they do not end up dehydrated. When leaving the home it is also helpful to always bring a bottle of water or children's flask.

The Rising Five Playgroup in Viewpark Community Centre held a food week in conjunction with the Bee Healthy project. In the first week of May the staff at The Rising Five playgroup in Viewpark

community Centre decided to hold a food awareness week with their under 5’s and in close partnership with the Bee Healthy project held two days in which the kids identified fruit and made

vegetable face, some of which you can see from the photos. They also drew their favourite fruits, and there is some budding artist amongst the youngsters!

Andy Mc Cann , the project co-ordinator of Bee Healthy said ‘ This is a fantastic way of educating

youngsters in good healthy food and is part of the ethos of the Bee healthy project in Viewpark. It is great that we can get involved in activities like this and hope to do more. I feel it is important for a

child’s development to be able to identify and taste different fruit and vegetables, which can have a hand in stopping the ‘ I don’t eat fruit and veg attitude’ which I hear often in my daily working life’

All in all it was a fun and refreshing look at fruit and vegetables and we hope that it leads onto other activities.

If you run a playgroup and would like to get involved in something like this then please do not hesitate

to contact Andy Mc Cann at [email protected]

Yummy, Scrummy fruit for my tummy

A budding Delia Smith getting ready to create a masterpiece

BEFORE

A gallery of fruity pictures from a bunch of Rising Fives little artists

The pictures above show how the kids used their imagination to create these fruity faces from a selection of

fruit and vegetables

AFTER

One of the kids getting ready to tuck into the delicious fruit

BEE THERE

Bee Healthy Under 5’s Runaround

Lunch Club

A chance for young ‘uns to run about

and have fun

Tuesday 1st March 2011, 11.30am-1pm

Viewpark Community Centre,

Old Edinburgh Road, Viewpark

All Welcome

Bee Healthy Carrot & Coriander Soup

What you need Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, sliced

450/1lb carrots, sliced

1tsp ground coriander

1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable stock

Large bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Useful Equipment

A chopping board

A sharp knife


A saucepan

Blender or food processor

What You do.

Slice Onions and carrots. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the sliced onions and the

carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.

Stir in the ground coriander and season well. Cook for 1 minute.

Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Simmer until the

vegetables are tender.

Whizz with a hand blender or in a blender until smooth. Reheat in

a clean pan, stir in the fresh coriander and serve

Each of these is ONE PORTION OF FRUIT & VEG

o One whole medium-sized fruit or vegetables e.g. apple, orange, banana

o A couple of small fruits or a cup of very small fruits e.g. 2 plums, a cup of grapes or berries

o ½ -1 tablespoon of dried fruits e.g. dates, sultanas, prunes, apricots

o 2-3 tablespoons of cooked or tinned fruit

o A piece of a big fruit e.g. ½ a grapefruit, wedge of melon, couple rings of pineapple, ½ avocado

o 3 tablespoons of raw, cooked, frozen or tinned vegetables o Bowl of salad

o Glass of fruit juice (150ml) – only counts ONCE per day

DON’T count a glass of squash or a fruit “drink” or fruit yoghurt or fruit and nut chocolate or a tablespoon of jam. There’s just not enough fruit in them to make a portion!

o What about potatoes? Eat plenty of potatoes, but DON’T COUNT THEM AS ONE OF YOUR 5 PORTIONS. Potatoes contain vitamins, fibre and minerals. Like bread and cereals, they are a very good source of starchy carbohydrates, which fill you up and give energy.

A what’s on for the hive of activity that is a busy summer for Viewpark!

Fruits and Veg Available from :

June

Peaches and Nectarines Great month for Stone Fruits with peaches and nectarines coming into season. So why don’t you try some of our delicious peaches and nectarines next time you visit the food co-op Scottish Strawberries Becoming available around the middle of the month, and are the cream of the strawberry crop for this summer. Galia, Cantaloupe and Water Melon In plentiful supply within this month and are refreshing for those warm days. Scottish Ayrshire Potatoes Very fresh and at their best this month.

July

Cherries Probably the top month for stone fruits. Raspberries Scottish raspberries are in season and are an ideal accompaniment to a healthy breakfast. Spanish Plums

Primo/ Savoy Cabbage Great month for vegetables and nothing betterat this time of the year. Iceberg Lettuce Ideal for a lovely crisp salad on those warm summer days.

August

Royal Gala and Golden Delicious Apples

South African Oranges

Nectarines The eating quality of Nectarines should last well into August and September. Corn on the Cob All root crops should be in good supply throughout this month. Spinach A lovely fresh and crisp way to enhance the flavor of a summer salad. Or why not try our delicious spinach and potato curry recipe which is available at our food co-op.

Scottish Strawberry season commences from May until October

Scottish Raspberries season commences from June until September

Scottish Tomato season commences from May until October

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD GROUP The Duke of Edinburgh Award Group runs in Viewpark Community Centre on a Monday evening from 6:30 – 8:30pm, all sessions are free. Anyone between the ages of 14-24 can join. Taking part in the Award gives you the opportunity to complete a programme of activities in four sections and over three progressive levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. It’s great fun with a great bunch of people! The sections are: VOLUNTEERING Undertaking a service to individuals or the community, e.g. helping at an after-school club or being an active member of a youth council or forum. PHYSICAL improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities e.g. improving your karate skills or Zumba classes SKILLS Developing practical and social skills and personal interests e.g. learning how to juggle or learning how to cook . EXPEDITION Planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad e.g. taking part in a two day walking and camping adventure. The second is a new joint venture between Community Learning & Development & Active Schools. The pilot programme is starting on Friday 20th May from 6:30 – 8:30pm in Birkenshaw Sports Barn and will run for 12 weeks. Anyone between the ages of 12 – 18 can attend and the session will include a variety of sporting activities including football; basketball; dance sessions; Zumba. All sessions are free. Come along and have some fun. If you are interested in any of the above programmes please contact: Elaine McAteer on 01698 274554 or [email protected] or look for Bellshill Youthwork on Facebook and send me a message.

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