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Last Chance to Join Race for Life Run Entries for 5k Event On Sunday Close at Midnight

WANT to be part of one of the UK's biggest ever Race for Life events? You only have a few hours left to sign up for the Cancer Research UK 5K at Glasgow Green on Sunday - so get your entry in now!

Active Learning Aids Literacy Kids Spread the Word On Scheme

CHILDREN taking part in a pioneering literacy scheme are helping other schools boost standards. Pupils from Kildrum Primary in North Lanarkshire were invited to a school in South Ayrshire to share their experiences of the Active Literacy programme.

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MP Ann praises work of college GLASGOW North MP Ann McKechin has praised Central College Glasgow in helping businesses through the recession and preparing for the upturn.

Search for Best Floral Displays

GARDENERS in South Lanarkshire are being urged to take up a summer challenge. South Lanarkshire Council hopes that its 12th annual Garden Competition has added two new categories this year: best council house tenant's floral/ornamental garden and the best community group project.

Council to Run Activity Classes

A RANGE of classes for adults and children is taking place this summer in South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire Council has organised film and animation, music, dance, drama and visual arts and crafts events across the county.

Classes to Teach Sign Language

AN initiative to encourage more people to learn sign language is being launched in Glasgow. Deaf-Access is s tarting deaf awareness evenings in the city. They start on Tuesday, June 9, at Langside Hall in the south side and Partick Burgh Hall in the west end.

Youth Web Channel Launches

A YOUTH web channel based in Glasgow has launched. Transform TV involves teenagers not in education, training or employment learning TV and media skills as part of a pilot project.

Orchestra Fi Nishes On a High Note

CLASSICAL music lovers are in for a summer treat as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra covers the composing greats. The event, in the Grand Hall of Glasgow's City Halls on Thursday at 2pm, is entitled Afternoon Performance 4: Finish ing the Unfi nished.

Mental Health Care at Home

NEW community-based mental health services in Ayrshire and Arran are offering people with mental health problems an alternative to hospital . An out-of-hours crisis service was launched last month Run by the Ayrshire Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, people are seen in their own homes outside normal working hours.

Three-Year Plan for a Better Life

A THREE-year plan has been launched aimed at improving the lifestyle of people in East Renfrewshire. The targets are for residents to cut down on cigarettes and alcoho l, be fitter, learn smarter, feel safer in their homes and on the streets, recycle more, use their cars less and enjoy a better environment.

Peak Performers Prove Clydebuilt Is Best

GLASGOW hikers reached their peak to help boost the Big Build appeal to build a modern GBP16million cancer hospice for the city. Staff from Thales UK's Govan site emerged triumphant after tackling three peaks across the UK in aid of the appeal, backed by the Evening Times.

Elaine Out to Help You Get Spotless Mum Writes a Book to Help End Misery of Acne

IT'S every teenager's dream - a cure for spots. Now a mother who says her youth was "destroyed" by acne claims she has come up with a plan to help others banish the pimples.

Paisley's Paolo Stays Sunny Side Up for Store Gig

Tea Party Thanks for Volunteers

Recycling Event in City

Pot Luck As Pupils Find Lessons a Meadow Lark

AN OASIS of flowers is being created by school children in Glasgow's East End. Nearly 200 primary and special needs pupils are transforming a piece of land near the Glasgow Fort shopping centre.

Students Brewing Up Beer Labels

FIVE students at Ayr College are brewing up something different to end their academic year. The HND Visual Communication students are lending their talents to the launch of Ayr's fi rst micro-brewery.

Chas Joins Festival Fun for Funds

THE Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) will be joining in the fun of the Hungama Multicultural Festival on Sunday, as charity partner of the event. CHAS will be selling merchandise and holding a 'Guess the Teddy's Birthday' contest for kids, with a BMX bike for the winner.

Chance to Go Wild in the Country

THE Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) is inviting people to go wild in the countryside this month Wildlife Week, which runs from June 6- 14 and is co-ordinated by SWT, includes over 230 events and activities. There's everything from from pond dipping, counting butterflies, spotting peregrines, watching badgers by moonlight and identifying rare plants.

Thug Attacked Church Revellers Gang Trashed Hall After Gatecrashing Hogmanay Party

A THUG is facing a lengthy jail sentence for attacking parishioners at a church hall Hogmanay party. Colin Wallace, 21, assaulted church-goers with glass bottles and furniture and stabbed them with broken bottles after his friend was asked to leave the hall in Glasgow's East End.

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