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EXCLUSIVEINTERVIEW with Chief Executive of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games,

David Grevemberg.

WIN!VIP Gymnastics

World Cup Family PassSee back page

CHECK OUT!Our BRAND NEWWhat’s On guide

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Join us in celebrating Glasgow 2014 and enjoy a summer filled with sport and events.

OPENING HOURsMonday – Friday, 9am–5pm // Tel: 0141 276 0727Email: youngglasgow@glasgowlife.org.uk facebook.com/GYSCard

Welcome to this special edition of the Young Glasgow Summer magazine.The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is coming and we couldn’t be more excited!

All the action kicks off from 23 July right through to the 3 August where Glasgow will be taken over by Games fever! We have packed this issue with everything you need to know about the Games and how you can join in on the fun!

We have an exclusive interview with the CEO of Glasgow 2014, David Grevemberg, a Q&A with Danny MacAskill – the amazing Scottish cyclist, plus our brand new ‘What’s On’ guide to keep you up to date with everything that’s going on over the Summer holidays!

Don’t forget to check out our amazing competitions onthe back page!

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PLUS...Travel discounts update16-18 year olds are no longer required to apply for a separate rail voucher or Scottish Youth Railcard to get up to 50% off rail travel. Now all you need to do is show your Glasgow Young Scot Card when buying your ticket.

Please note Bus Concession Cards must be applied for by calling the number below.

NEED A...Replacement Card?Visit youngglasgow.org.uk and click on the 12-18ssection or call us on 0141 276 0727 and we’ll request one for you!

HOW TO...Apply for a Glasgow Young Scot Card.Visit any Glasgow Library and ask for an application form or download one from youngglasgow.org.uk

total cost £7.50 (normal price £10) on production of your GYSC

Available Mon–Fri only (excludes bank holidays)

Call fi rst to check availability and book on 0141 641 0222

membership for £38 for cardholders aged 14–18

DiscountS

FREEFootball pitch hireFree football pitch hire at Glasgow Club centres and Football centres; every Wednesday between 4–5pm.

More info at:glasgowlife.org.uk/sport

FREESwimmingGlasgow Young Scot Card holders can swim for free in any Glasgow Life pool.

More info at:glasgowlife.org.uk/sport

UP TO 8 OFFTravel and entry toAlton Towers resort from Glasgow with Kinghouse Travel.

More info at: youngglasgow.org.uk

total cost £7.50 (normal price £10)on production of your GYSC

Available Mon–Fri only Available Mon–Fri only

RAILUse your Young Scot National Entitlement Card to get up to 50% discount on rail travel;

• One third off most single or return rail fares.• 50% off all weekly or monthly tickets.• One third off most advance purchases.

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10% OFFMerchandise at Glasgow 2014 Offi cial Online ShopYoung Scot cardholders can claim a 10% discount online by entering the code:

GLBM-6ALN-R7M7 at the checkout.

Visit the offi cial shop for a full range of goods at:shop.glasgow2014.com

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04 Offers Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run Super SaturdayGeorge Square4 October 2014

Be part of Super Saturday and get active with your family and friends at Scotland’s biggest weekend of running.

See how fast you can complete the Junior Run. You’ll get a limited edition medal to take home once you cross the fi nish line in George Square!

There are lots of free activities to try and you might even see some famous faces!

GYSC holders aged 16+ can enterthe race for £6.

Register today at:greatscottishrun.comgreatscottishrun.comgreatscottishrun.comgreatscottishrun.com

Glasgow World Cup Gymnastics 2014Emirates Arena6 December 2014See the world’s best gymnasts at the UK’s only round of the prestigious World Cup series.

World Cup sold out in 2012 and 2013, and with the Commonwealth Games Gymnastics sold out, this will be your only chance to see the sport’s top stars compete in Scotland this year.

Budding gymnasts can have a go at some moves in our Come & Try area, and there’s entertainment and competitions throughout the day.

Find out more and use your discount at glasgowworldcup.com

Competition Alert!Competition Alert!FREE ENTRY for you and

a friend - see back page.

WIN A VIP FAMILY PASS!

to the Glasgow World Cup

Gymnastics 2014 - see back page.

Competition Alert!25% OFF

with Glasgow Young Scot Card25% OFF

TICKETS ONSALE NOW

Enter the 2.5k race

(9-15 years) for £3

with your Glasgow Young

Scot Card (usually £6)

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Our guide to what’s on in Glasgow

during the summer holidays!

SUMMER

holidays

SORTED!

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JULYJULYJULYJULYBasketball Keen to improve your basketball skills? Why not come along to our junior summer coaching camp suitable for beginners and those with playing experience. Everyone welcome!

Cost £6 per day

How do I book? Advance booking required. Email: glasgowcitybasketballclub@gmail.com

Glasgow City Basketball Camps at Eastbank Academy...

12–16yrsWed 2 July – Fri 4 July10am–3pm

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Gymnastics Camp5–16 year olds30 June – 8 August

Give gymnastics a try this summer and improve your skills in fl oor, beam, trampette and vault. Book your place at a Gymnastics Camp in one of the following venues today:

— Glasgow Club Bellahouston— Glasgow Club Castlemilk— Glasgow Club Drumoyne— Glasgow Club Easterhouse — Glasgow Club Gorbals— Glasgow Club Springburn

Age/Cost:

5–15 yearsGymnastics Camp: £8 per session or£36 per week. Early booking is advisableas spaces are limited.

Booking:

BOOK EARLYBooking: direct with Glasgow Club above in advance or you can pay as you go, but numbers are limited.

For more info contact: 0141 287 5948 or visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk/gymnastics

DON’T MISS!

Transformers:

Age of Extinction

Release Date: 10 July

An automobile mechanic and

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and Decepticons – and a

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– on them.

10 July

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Swayed UndergroundUNDER 18’s BEACH PARTY@Tunnel nightclub, FREE ENTRY.

Friday 11 July, 7pm–9pm

Swayed Summer Camp Various FREE activities held over the summer in the South area in your local Libraries & Community Centres

Art, Drama & Sport Sessions for 2–18 year olds

BEACHparty!

See www.swayed.org.uk for more details or call 0141 276 8419

Show your GYSC

and get your

Cineworld ticket at

the Student Rate.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY19th JulyFestival 2014 begins until 3 August

20th JulyQueens Baton Relay arrives in Glasgow

20th JulyQueens Baton Relay fi nish line event at Springburn Park

21st JulyQueens Baton Relay fi nish line event at Victoria Park

22nd JulyQueens Baton Relay fi nish line event at Queens Park

Recreation Grounds

23rd JulyOpening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

3rd AugustClosing Ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

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BIGGERFASTERBETTERSainsbury’s Glasgow Grand PrixHampden Park 11 - 12 July 2014

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Visit britishathletics.org.uk or call 08000 556056

© IAAF 2009

© IAAF 2009

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Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand PrixThe world’s only two-day IAAF Diamond League meeting always attracts world class fi elds and will undoubtedly provide a superb weekend of athletics action. The Grand Prix will take place at Hampden Park on Friday 11 & Saturday 12 July 2014. Already confi rmed are Mo Farah, Christine Ohuruogu, Kim Collins and local favourite Eilidh Child, with many more world and Olympic champions set to be added to the line up very soon.

For more info and to buy tickets visitbritishathletics.org.uk

Interested in Free Running?

Barlanark Community Centre

EVERY WEEK

Interested in Free Running (Parkour – holistic training discipline using

movement). Come along and learn the basics at this free session every

Thursday night 6.30–8pm. Sessions could be busy so phone ahead to

avoid disappointment:

0141 773 1812

ON

Thursday night 6.30–8pm. Sessions could be busy so phone ahead to

ONONONONEVERYEVERYEVERYEVERYEVERYEVERYWEEK!

Carntyne Youth Group

with Glasgow Life and Urban FoxEVERY WEEK

The youth club is open every Wednesday from

6.15–8.45pm. Activities include football, pool, table

tennis, arts ‘n’ crafts, xbox one and much much

more. The club is currently open to any young

people starting secondary school in August 2014.

Sessions could be busy so phone ahead to avoid

disappointment:

0141 773 1812

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Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival

Tramway10–12 JulyYDance are taking up residence at Tramway this July for the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival 2014. The event will feature performances by youth dance groups from across the Commonwealth, an evening of dance-themed fi lms and a performance of new dance works created by young choreographers.

For more info contact:0845 330 3501 • www.tramway.org

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JULY

Introducing Festival 2014

19 July – 3 August

Join the party as Festival 2014 transforms the

whole city from 19 July – 3 August, with events

in lots of unexpected places. Glasgow Green

Live Zone, the Merchant City Festival and

Kelvingrove Bandstand will truly have

something for everyone.

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See glasgow2014.com/festival2014 for more information.

Entry is FREE and unticketed, with music

stages, sports activities, great food and

funfair rides.

• Tune in to the sounds from our Living Room main stage with music

ranging from electro-pop and indie to hip hop and celtic. Celebrate with

a line-up that includes Admiral Fallow, Errors, King Creosote, Stanley

Odd, Tigerstyle, The Phantom Band and Lau.

• Over in the Back Garden you can race your mates or take on a team

challenge. Then why not head over to the Kitchen for a tasty snack while

watching the latest sporting action on a massive screen?

• Have a laugh in the fabulous Playhouse with the Glasgow International

Comedy Festival. We’ll be joined by comedians including Janey Godley

and Hardeep Singh Kholi.

Keeping the party moving will be awesome street dancers and BBoys,

as well as fun ceilidhs.

Be at the heart of the sporting action and feel the sweat with the Marathon,

Time Trial and Road Race happening live on site.

Get ready for Glasgow Green Live Zone, the home of the

Games Time experience from 24 July – 3 August. The whole

park will be transformed into Glasgow’s biggest home

and you are invited to our spectacular house party.

GLASGOWGREEN LIVE ZONE

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Queen’s Baton Relay20 – 22 July 2014

Cheer on the Queen’s Baton Relay near you!

The Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in Glasgow on 20 July 2014 for the last three days of its global journey. It has come 190,000 kilometres around the world to be here, visiting hundreds of schools and being carried by legendary athletes.

The baton will kick off its journey from People’s Palace before travelling around the North, West, East and South of Glasgow. It will pass iconic landmarks that make Glasgow famous such as Gallery of Modern Art, George Square and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

So check out where you can see the baton pass near you and help us show the world how Glasgow celebrates the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay’s arrival.

Keep an eye on: www.glasgow2014.com/batonrelay or follow us on twitter @batonrelay2014 for more details.

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The exciting journey of the Baton through Glasgow fi nishes each day with special Finish Line Celebration Events at Springburn Park (20th), Victoria Park (21st) and Queen’s Park Recreational Grounds (22nd).

Expect to see a feast of Commonwealth fl avours with incredible circus acts; stunning dance performance; and a spectacular music programme including the energetic force of Salsa Celtica. You can also get involved with come and try sports, arts and dance activities along with lots of special entertainment.

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Win an exclusive family pass to each of the finish line events!

See back page.

Win an exclusive family pass Win an exclusive family pass to each of the finish line events! to each of the finish line events!

See back page.

Merchant City Festival 24 July – 3 August

Glasgow’s craziest cultural festival returns for its 13th year and has an awesome line-up of FREE entertainment just for you! The fun starts on 24 July until 3 August – 11 days of zany performances, live music, fashion, dance, comedy, tours and much more.

Don’t miss:

• Vintage – a chance to get glammed up in our beauty salon in a 40s/50s/60s style and get dancing like your granny used to! Vintage DJ’s will be spinning some soulful and rocking tunes in Merchant Square.

• Live music on three stages including one dedicated to up and coming young musicians!

• Scrumptious food from around the world in our fabulous markets – wedare you!

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Want to know more?

Visit merchantcityfestival.com or Follow us on Twitter @merchcityfest Find us on: facebook/merchantcityfestival

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Kelvingrove Bandstand24 July – 3 August

Head to Kelvingrove Park and experience sensational entertainment at the newly re-opened Kelvingrove Bandstand from 24 July – 3 August. It’s the perfect location for those sunny Summer days. Sit outside in the Amphitheatre and chillax while we entertain you with an amazing line-up of music, magic, fi lms, spoken word and other quirky events.

Best of all, the events are FREE!

Get online to see what it’s all about glasgow2014.com/festival2014

To Basketball & Gymnastics Campsare still on throughout July! See p6–7

Quick Reminder!

Want to know more?

Visit merchantcityfestival.com or Follow us on Twitter @merchcityfest Find us on: facebook/merchantcityfestival

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Glasgowis ready. Are you?We’ve been talking about the 2014 Commonwealth Games for years and now they are fi nally here! Tickets have been snapped up and everyone is getting very excited about the largest sporting event ever to be held in Scotland.

During the Games some of our Glasgow Life sports venues will temporarily close to become Games venues, but don’t worry alternative arrangements have been made in nearby facilities so that Glasgow can stay active during the Summer months.

Wee Sport Sites will also pop up at a selection of Glasgow Clubs to provide sports taster sessions, bringing that big Games experience to your local area.

Check outglasgowlife.org.uk/sport

for the latest information.

ARE YOU THE NEXT SCOTTISH CHAMP?GymnasticsArtistic or Rhythmic, discover the world of poise, strength, grace and suppleness with our professional Gymnastics coaches. We have classes for children aged 18 months to 16 years.

For more info and to book classes visit: glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/gymnastics

Tel: 0141 287 5948Email: gymnastics@glasgowlife.org.uk

Inspired by the 2014 Commonwealth Games? Want to try out a new sport during 2014? Glasgow Life runs a wide sports programme for kids of all ages and abilities all year long. Here are just a few you may want to try out.

CATCH THE GAMES ACTION FROM 24TH JULY.

For a full list of all sports available through Glasgow Life go to:

glasgowlife.org.uk/sport

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ARE YOU THE NEXT SCOTTISH CHAMP?AthleticsTrack, fi eld, marathon… discover the exciting world of athletics this year. With a number of athletics programmes running both term time and throughout the holidays there is something for everyone.

For more info visit:glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/athletics

Tel: 0141 287 4725 Email: athletics@glasgowlife.org.uk

SwimmingMore at home in water than on land?

With 12 pools around the city, all offering The Learn to Swim programme there has never been a better time to improve your skills.

For more info; visit: glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/swimming

Tel: 0141 287 5947Email: swimming@glasgowlife.org.uk

Inspired by the 2014 Commonwealth Games? Want to try out a new sport during 2014? Glasgow Life runs a wide sports programme for kids of all ages and abilities all year long. Here are just a few you may want to try out.

CATCH THE GAMES ACTION FROM 27TH JULY.

For a full list of all sports available through Glasgow Life go to:

glasgowlife.org.uk/sport

CATCH THE GAMES ACTION FROM 24TH JULY.

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING GLASGOW 2014 With the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games only weeks away, sport is the topic on the lips of Glaswegians as well as millions ofviewers throughout the Commonwealth.

Young Glasgow wants you to be inspired by the incredible events taking place this summer. If you’ve been thinking about getting more active or trying out a new sport then why not do it in 2014 and be part of the Games legacy.

WHAT’S ON OFFER NORMAL PRICE GLASGOW YOUNGSCOT CARD PRICE

Swim at any Glasgow Life pool £3 FREE

5-a-side Football Pitch Hire at: Barlia, Crownpoint, Emirates Arena, Glasgow Green, Petershill, Scotstoun (Wednesdays only)

Peak: £30.10Off Peak: £15.30 FREE

Round of golf at any Glasgow Life course £1.25 – £8.00 FREE

6 month Glasgow Club membership £84 £38

SAVE MONEY ONSPORT WITH YOUR

Find a sport to suit you and where you can save money with your Glasgow Young Scot Card at youngglasgow.org.uk

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Summer Holiday ACTIVITY

PROGRAMME 30 June - 8 August 2014

Sports and fun sessions during the school holidays

Club 511 H Glasgow Kids Club H Pool ActivitiesAthletics H Badminton H Cycling H Football

Gymnastics H Rugby Union Swimming Lessons H Table Tennis H Tennis

Download the brochure or pick one up at any Glasgow Club from 10 June

0800 027 0470 www.glasgowlife.org.uk

DON’T MISS!Guardians of the Galaxy Release Date: 01 Aug

It’s billed as the 10th movie in the Marvel

Cinematic Universe, but this band of

galactic misfi ts – including a giant tree

and a gun-toting raccoon – have little in

common with the square-jawed likes of

Captain America. Nevertheless, this could be the

biggest, and funniest, superhero fi lm of the year.

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AUGUST

Merchant City Festival andKelvingrove Bandstand are still

on in August. See p18-19

Quick Reminder!

MY GENERATION: Youth Art & Design WeekTramway 4–8 August

Looking for something a bit more creative to do during your summer break?

Tramway are offering a week of visual art and design activity. You can learn loads of amazing techniques from professional artists and makers.

If you don’t want to commit to the whole week, they will also be offering taster sessions on 4, 8 & 9 July 1–4pm for just £4.

For more info contact: www.tramway.org

0845 330 3501

freshnlo Pedal for Scotland, Scotland’s biggest bike ride,

is holding a Glasgow Family Ride at the Emirates Arena for

a second year running, featuring an epic new Drop n Roll

stunt show with Danny MacAskill and friends.

Danny MacAskill freshnlo Pedal for Scotland Family Ride...

...is back for a second year, with a brand new Drop and Roll stunt show!

Where?Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy

Velodrome, 1000 London Road,

Glasgow, G40 3HG

What?Bring your bike and take part in a 7 mile

circular cycle route around Glasgow

Green. Ideal for all ages and abilities –

ride with family or friends! You can raise

money for a great cause along the way

with the event’s charity partner,

STV Appeal.

Head to the Velodrome and enjoy a range of

cycling activities and demos including the

legendary Danny MacAskill’s all new Drop

and Roll stunt show.

Who?You! And Danny MacAskill with top trial

riders, Duncan Shaw, Ali C and young gun

Fabio Wibmer.

When?21st September 2014

How much?Entry costs £8 for adults and £5 for

children. A family ticket is available for

£19 and includes entry for two adults

and two children. Tickets go on sale soon!

Stay tuned at…

pedalforscotland.org

/PedalforScotland

@pedalscotland

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SEPTEMBER

Danny talks about his all new Drop and Roll show which

he’s bringing to Glasgow Velodrome as part of the freshnlo

Glasgow Pedal for Scotland family ride, on 21st September…

How_does_working_as_a_team

compare_to_performing_on

youR_own?It’s so much more fun to be putting on a

show whilst riding with my friends when

everyone can push each other. Performing

as a team also helps keep the tempo of the

show high. How_did_you_come_up_with

the_name_Drop_and_Roll?

I thought of the name after seeing a

YouTube clip of the American infomercial

on what to do if you ever catch

fi re; “Stop, drop, and roll”

Do_any_of_your

Drop_and_Roll_team

do_any_other_sports?

Even though everyone on the team

focuses on trials riding we are also

all keen mountain bikers. Fabio is

actually a national level Motocross

rider and Ali does a lot of climbing

to keep his old bones nimble. I’ve

been known to compete at regional

level sheep sheering competitions

on my native Isle of Skye.

How_do_you_practice_for_

the_show?Most of the practice just comes from

being out riding the streets in Glasgow

and nearer to showtime, riding the new

rig as much as we can.

Will_you_be_going_to_any

Commonwealth_Games_events?

As we have been so busy setting up the

show over the winter I missed the boat

with all the ticket ballots. So if anyone

has any spare tickets, feel free to

send them my way. ;)

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Simply answer the following question:

In November 2010, Danny MacAskill and

Red Bull Media released a fi lm called

‘Way Back Home’ documenting a journey

from Edinburgh to which Scottish island?

Email your answer to:

youngglasgow@glasgowlife.org.uk

by the 13th of July.

Simply answer the following question:

WIN TICKETS... ...TO SEE AND MEET DANNY IN

ACTION AT FRESHNLO PEDAL

FOR SCOTLAND!

Dorothy Perkins

£16.20*

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£14.85*

Topshop

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Dorothy Perkins

85*

The_key_to_nailing_this_trend_is_to

pick_monochrome_pieces_in_sleek_styles.

This_co-ord_sweater_and_skirt_set_with

sporty_skate_shoes_ticks_all_the_boxes!

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sporty_skate_shoes_ticks_all_the_boxes!

* All Prices with 10% discount deducted, using your Glasgow Young Scot Card Feature by Katy Gordon

Topshop

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Sports Luxe

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pick_monochrome_pieces_in_sleek_styles.

This_co-ord_sweater_and_skirt_set_with

sporty_skate_shoes_ticks_all_the_boxes!

This trend has become a high street favourite which

is handy as the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is just around the corner!

To_break_up_the_black_and_white_vibes_choose_a_brightly_coloured_tee_in_a_graphic_sport_inspired_print._Pair_it_with_mirrored_shades_and_you're_good_to_go.

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* All Prices with 10% discount deducted, using your Glasgow Young Scot Card Feature by Katy Gordon

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Sport your hairfor Summer!Fishtail Plait...

01 Smooth hair with

paddle brush. 02Work a fi shtail plait into

hair from either side, or

back of head, then pin to

head to secure.

03Or roll plait up to the side

and secure with pins to

create alternative style. 04 Finish with

hairspray.

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Our step-by-step guide

to help you achieve this

Summer’s hottest hairstyles

for long hair!

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Hair tips from our hair expert...

James Chesnet

Chesne Hair Glasgow | 0141 548 8888

111 Ingram Street, Merchant City

chesnehair.com

Plaited Bun...

01Smooth hair with

paddle brush and

secure to a high pony. 02 Section pony into

3 equal parts.

03Plait each section and

then wrap around base

to create bun effect. 04 Secure with pins

and hairspray.

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Everything you’ll ever want to know about

music for FREEYour Glasgow Library membership

card gives you FREE access to a fantasticrange of online resources including rock’s

back pages.

All you need to get started is your librarycard number.

For more info contact:rocksbackpages.com

Everything you’ll ever want to know about

music for FREEYour Glasgow Library membershipYour Glasgow Library membershipYour Glasgow Library membership

card gives you FREE access to a fantasticcard gives you FREE access to a fantastic

FREELibrary Access 24/7Your library card also lets youfi nd out facts, FREE and quickly,with our 24/7 library.

For more info go to:www.glasgowlife.org.uk/research247

TOTALLY

Good nutritional advice and tips can be found on these sites;

NHS Choices: nhs.uk/livewell

British Heart Foundation: BHF.org

The Nutrition Foundation: nutrition.org.uk

Diabetes UK: diabetes.org.uk

Health & Beauty

Glasgow Club personal trainer,

Billy Bremner gives us his tips

on getting fi t for Glasgow’s

summer of sport!

TOTALLYTOTALLYGlasgow Club personal trainer,

RIPPED!

TECHNIQUEAn important key factor in training is

technique. Don’t worry about how heavy

you can lift. Only increase your weights

once you can comfortably lift the weight

you are on with good form.

A KEY LIFT - THE SQUATAn excellent exercise utilising the

quads, glutes, and core muscles

amongst others.

Technique: Stance – feet roughly shoulder width

apart, toes in a 10 to 2 position, shoulders

back and down, chest high. Place fi ngers

behind your head and push elbows back.

Keeping the tension in the torso, breath in

to prepare and, holding that breath, begin

the squat. Try and lower until you hips are

below your knees. If you start to bend at

the hips – stop! and start again. Breathe

out on the way up.

TRAIN LIKE A MANDemonstrate good lifting technique, return

the weights to the rack when you fi nish

and follow good spotting technique. Allow

others to ‘work in’ with you when feasible

and respect the area in which you train.

The only people who will drop weights

are Olympic lifters and power lifters, and

they will only do this when they are using

equipment especially designed for this

purpose.

TO GET LEAN – EAT CLEAN

Eating right requires the same discipline,

determination and organisation as your

training.

If you fail to prepare, you are preparing

to fail. Eating clean is about knowing what

you are putting into your body, keeping it

natural and balancing your nutrients.

Good nutritional advice and tips can be found on these sites;

NHS Choices:

British Heart Foundation:

The Nutrition Foundation:

Diabetes UK:

TOTALLYTOTALLYGlasgow Club personal trainer,

Billy Bremner gives us his tips

on getting fi t for Glasgow’s

summer of sport!

TECHNIQUEAn important key factor in training is

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Tell_us_about_your_career_

in_Gymnastics?

I started when I was 4 years old. My big

sister used to do gymnastics and I thought

it looked great fun, so my mum took me

along. I then moved to Bellahouston Sports

Centre where I now train 30 hours a

week with the City of Glasgow Gymnastics

Club. I’ve now been doing gymnastics

for 13 years.

Have_you_always_wanted

to_be_a_Gymnast?

I haven’t really done any other sport apart

from gymnastics and I love being in the

gym, so I would say yes I have always

wanted to be a gymnast.

How_do_you_feel_about

competing_in_the_Glasgow

2014_Commonwealth_Games?

I think Glasgow 2014 will be an incredible

experience especially with the home

crowd. I think the atmosphere in all the

venues will be amazing with all the home

support cheering Team Scotland on.

It will also be lovely having family and

friends in the audience watching

and supporting.

It will also be lovely having family and

friends in the audience watching

and supporting.

Tell_us_about_your_career_ Have_you_always_wanted

With 8 amazing days of Artistic & Rhythmic Gymnastics

at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, we interview

Team Scotland’s gymnast Amy Regan.

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What`s_been_your_biggest

achievement_in_your

Gymnastics_career_so

far_and_what_are_

your_future_goals?

I have loads of achievements

that I am really proud of so

I fi nd it hard to choose my

biggest. The ones I am

most proud of are; winning

the All-Around title at Northern

Europeans in 2013 also being

the Scottish Senior Champion

for 4 years in a row, fi nishing

4th in the Floor fi nal at the

Commonwealth Games in

2010 and fi nishing 3rd on

vault at the British

championships.

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involved_in_Gymnastics?

Glasgow Life run loads of classes

throughout the city that cater to all levels

of ability so I would start there (see below

for more info).

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most_challenging_parts_of

your_routine?

I really enjoy performing on fl oor, I love

getting to dance to music as well as all

the tumbles. My favourite and probably

most challenging move would be the fi rst

tumble in my fl oor routine which is called

a double straight. This is where you do

two somersaults in the air in a straight

position. I love it because you feel like you

are fl ying.championships.

are fl ying.are fl ying.

The gymnastics programme at Glasgow Sport is an ideal way to get involved

at any level of gymnastics. With classes for children aged 18 months to 16 years.

For more info and to book classes go to:

glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/sports-development/gymnastics

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achievement_in_your achievement_in_your

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far_and_what_are_

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involved_in_Gymnastics?involved_in_Gymnastics?

Glasgow Life run loads of classes Glasgow Life run loads of classes

With 8 amazing days of Artistic & Rhythmic Gymnastics

at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, we interview

Team Scotland’s gymnast Amy Regan.

If you think Glasgow’s summer of big events ends with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, think again! On Saturday 16 August, Glasgow Green will be transformed into a riot of colour, live music and Scottish culture as bekilted pipebands from around the globe do battle for the biggest prize in the piping world.

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1. From a young age you have been interested in sport. What life lessons did you learn from playing sport?

Life lessons teaches you determination on how

to win but also how to fail and I think this is

critical as you don’t learn or achieve anything

in life without trying. Sport gives people a

safe place to start trying to meet some of

their ambition, get over their anxieties, how to

connect with people, depend on people and be

part of a team.

2. What advice would you give to anyone inspired by the action this summer who wants to get involved in sport?

Go out and try as much as you possibly can.

Try something new. This is such an exciting

time and we are in such a fortunate and

privileged position here in Glasgow this year

to be witnessing the wrap up and beginning

of a fantastic Commonwealth Games but also

have this fantastic inspiration in both sport and

cultural events.

3. So far Glasgow 2014 has involved young people in its journey through the creation of the mascot and opening the applications for the volunteering programme to young people. How can young people stay involved and empowered during this final leg?

If you are on social media- these are fantastic

ways of staying in touch but, the streets of

Glasgow are going to be filled with absolute

magic during the games time and at the wrap up

of the games time. I would also ask every young

person to think about what they can do within

their communities to make a difference. Legacy

doesn’t happen to you, it happens by you so I

challenge each young person to really get out

there and make Glasgow shine.

4. You studied sports management and have gone on to have an incredible career - What advice would you give to young people who want a career in sports management?

Having a passion for something you believe

in and in my case growing up in the city of

New Orleans, I had a passion for my city,

neighbourhood and sport. So when I was

finished my own career of wrestling I wanted

to be able to make change through sports,

if you have a real drive whether that’s something local around your neighbourhood or

something bigger and broader like running a

Commonwealth Games just be passionate about

that.

5. What will make the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games different from other Commonwealth Games?

First and foremost the people of Glasgow.

Glaswegians are going to make this Commonwealth Games truly spectacular.

The XX Commonwealth Games are coming to

Glasgow on the 23 July to the 3 August! We were

lucky enough to get an exclusive interview with

Chief Executive David Grevemberg.

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Staying true with the “People Make Glasgow”

theme, these Commonwealth Games are going

to be warm, welcoming, exciting, and dynamic

and ultimately the backdrop that is Glasgow

is absolutely fantastic. During the actual

commonwealth games and beyond this city will

shine wrapping its arms around 11 days of

fantastic sport and culture.

6. London 2012 had many magical moments which really helped to inspire a nation – what do you think will be Glasgow 2014’s magical moments?

I think Glasgow 2014 will have plenty of magical

moments. Of course you will have fantastic

sporting achievements on the field of play but

the story of Glasgow with people coming from

afar to discover this great city is going to be

magic in itself. If people weren’t familiar with

Glasgow before the Commonwealth Games they

certainly will be afterwards.

7. For Families and young people who missed out on tickets for the games, how can they get involved in celebrating Glasgow 2014?

We of course have the Queen’s Baton Relay, but

we also have a very rich and packed cultural

programme that’s offered throughout Scotland

but also here in Glasgow during Games time.

We are going to have Festival 2014 and there is

going to be plenty of opportunities for people to

join in the magic.

8. What will be the legacy of the Games, firstly for the city of Glasgow, secondly for its young people and finally for you personally?

Fantastic infrastructure and venues which is

a legacy for the citizens of Glasgow and for

visitors that may be coming for sporting and

entertainment events.

For young people these Games have really

created an expectation that major events,

sporting activity and cultural activity can be led

by children.

For me personally we have a broader understanding of what it means to be a part

of the Commonwealth, connected with the

Commonwealth but more importantly with all

that great conversation that people have, the

courage to take great action, change things in

their communities which can go on and change

things around the world.

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