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the World Cup The countdown is on for the final and the excitement is electrifying! Even if you’re not a football fan at least you’ll be pleased that it’s nearly over!

BarBeCue’S There’s nothing more summery than the smell of a barbecue. Chicken wings, burgers and salad never tasted so good!

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WaSpS We can’t stand still for a minute without being attacked by those pesky wasps.

hayfever Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes…when will they find a cure for hayfever?

SCottiSh Weather Jacket or no jacket? Umbrella or no umbrella? The Scottish weather is just too unpredictable, we don’t know whether to wear a sunhat or a rainmate!

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Poor old Pete has had a rough few years and we would like nothing more than to see him with a nice girl like Frankie. With both of their pop backgrounds there might even be a duet on the cards!

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The Black Eyed Pea has reportedly got the hots for Cheryl and now she’s officially single we’re hoping there might be some sparks flying between the two of them! We’ve got 3 words for Will.i.am: “Go Get Her.”

She’s the superstar no-one expected. He’s the cuddly music mogul who’s also an eternal bachelor. We think Britain’s Got Talent star SuBo should take charge and ask X-Factor’s Louis Walsh out on a date. We hear wedding bells already!

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01 proteCtion

Use a daily moisturiser with an SPF factor of 15 or higher as it will help to protect your skin and combat any early signs of ageing. Remember that you’ll be exposed to harmful rays even on a cloudy day. allow 10 minutes for it to absorb before applying other make up.

02 lighten up

Try not to wear foundation in summer, for a fresher lighter look try a tinted moisturiser, apply with a damp sponge for an even look. a little concealer dabbed under the eye will give added radiance.

03 SCruB up Well

Scrub & exfoliate your face and body to keep it looking fresh.

04 fake it

Sunbeds are out and bronzer and tanning products are in. There is nothing better than the appearance of a healthy glow to make you feel better, but this can be achieved safely using bronzer and tanning products.

05 eSSential Waterproofing

There is nothing worse than running mascara and make up, so if you plan to be near water or doing an outdoor activity use waterproof make up and mascara.

06 the eyeS have it

Eye shadows in lighter, neutral shades are perfect for the summer. For a more summery appearance, swap your black mascara for brown-black or brown, a touch of mascara and a little eye liner will ‘open’ up the eye and bring your face to life.

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are You readY to trY this season’s biggest hair trend... side braids?The side braid has been the chosen hair style by the designers for their catwalks and celebrities for the red carpets...so jump on board with this trend..! It’s perfect for Summer.. so soft and feminine and such an easy look to achieve.

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haiR coMEs ThE sUMMERheRe ARe OUR hOT TIps fORTIp TOp TResses ThIs sUMMeR.

01 Beat the frizz

Deep condition your hair weekly as humid weather can cause frizz.

02 don’t BloW it

The sun gives you enough heat already so instead use some wax or an alcohol free texturiser and leave it to dry naturally.

04 aCCeSSorieS

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, accessories including bows and embellished slides and combs are making a comeback. If you find they slip out of your hair, simply backcomb the area of hair first.

05 Summer lookS

Hair seems to get oily, sweaty and greasy in the summer due to the humid temperatures, so wear your hair in a loose wavy style or side braids for a bang on trend look. See our feature below for more info.

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the health benefits of swiMMing are MAssIve! swiMMing is not onlY a fun aCtivitY; it tones Your entire bodY, provides an exCellent CardiovasCular workout, strengthens Your heart MusCle and iMproves deliverY of oxYgen to Your MusCles.

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bodY puMp: (age 16Yrs+):Workout using weights to music helping increase your metabolism & improve your body shape.

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bodY step: (age 14Yrs+):Kill calories; improve your heart & lungs and tone your legs and bum with this high intensity workout using a step platform.

bodY balanCe: (age 14Yrs+):Movements and stretches to music, helping you relax, increase flexibility & improve posture.

CirCuits: (age 14Yrs+):a great overall workout class based on interval training, aimed at improving muscle strength & endurance.

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piCk a Cardio exerCise You enjoY or else You won’t keep it up for verY long, like running, walking, swiMMing, biking, hiking, rowing, stepper, etC. these Can be done outdoors as well as indoors, but with tYpiCal sCottish weather it Might be safer to head inside!

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Don’t stick to the same workout routine for too long, or your body will adjust to the stress level. For cardio, mix days on the crosstrainer with the treadmill. Ideally young adults should do a minimum of 30 minutes moderate-intensity exercise, 5 days a week. alternating machines to target different parts of your body!

MixiT Up

For cardio, you’ll want to incorporate hills. This will make you stronger and make your workout time even more effective. Take them easy at first, but once you’re used to them, up your pace!

TakE iTEasY

Limit your sugar intake. It’s easy to say you should cut it out completely for great results, but let’s be realistic, we can’t do that! It’s all about balance so instead make chocolate a treat for weekends.

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to build MusCle You need to CoMbine strength training with a diet of CarbohYdrate-riCh foods like pasta and riCe, but You’ll also need a little More protein (Meat, eggs, Milk) to provide MusCle.eat sMall aMounts of protein and CarbohYdrate before and after strength training. a low-fat Milkshake or sMoothie is a great option!

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Make sure your technique is correct. Theres no point in lifting weights if you aren’t targeting your muscles properly. If you’re unsure speak to one of the instructors at your gym.

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Involve more muscles and repeat the same amount of exercises per muscle i.e. 5 x’s rows and 5 x’s bench presses. This will ensure balanced training and allow you to grow quickly and safely.

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Be versatile with your workout. Weight machines are great and safe for targeting specific muscles but free weights can be used for loads of different exercises.

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Muscles don’t grow when you’re working out, they grow when you’re resting. Start with 3 full body workouts during the week and focus on intensity not how long it took. Get lots of rest and be careful not to overwork yourself!

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During exercise our bodies get hot, and our main way of cooling down is to sweat, which means we lose fluid. Try to drink 300ml to 500ml of fluid in the 15 minutes before your workout, then about 150ml to 250ml every 15 minutes during exercise.

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ChOOse A hIGh spf WITh UvA pROTeCTIOn: SPF alone doesn’t work as well without UVa protection. UVa rays can seriously damage you skin as well as increase your risks of developing skin cancer, so make sure your lotion carries both.

LIps: Everyone forgets their lips need special protection from the sun, or they’ll end up dry, flaky and sore – not a good look. Vaseline makes a great SPF 15 lipbalm for just £1.69 or splash out on Uvistat lipscreen SPF 50, £4.95 (from Boots).

Cool eYewear: Shield your eyes from those harsh UVa and UVB rays when you’re in the sun and you’ll not only look cool, you’ll be protecting your eyes against long term damage.

Re-AppLy: One application of sunscreen won’t fully protect you for the full day – especially if you’re on holiday and in and out of the pool. Make sure you re-apply every few hours, particularly on your shoulders, face and ears.

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doing sit-ups will help give Me a flat stoMaCh?

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FALsE: You have no control over where you will lose weight with exercise or dieting. You can tone specific areas of the body like your abs with sit-ups and other abdominal exercises, but they won’t wipe out the fat that’s covering them. You can try regular aerobic exercise to help you lose weight all over.

brisk walking is enough to keep MY heart healthY?

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TrUE: Exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous to be beneficial. Brisk walking or swimming – on most days of the week can help keep your heart healthy.

if MY MusCles aren’t sore the daY after a workout, i haven’t pushed MYself hard enough?

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FALsE: Forget the idea of “no pain, no gain.” a little muscle soreness is OK, anything more means you’re pushing too hard or too fast and could put yourself at risk for injuries.

if You stop training with weights, the MusCle that You have will turn to fat?

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FALsE: Muscle is muscle, fat is fat. But if you stop exercising – particularly if you stop strength-training – you’ll lose muscle mass, which will make your body look less toned.

You burn More fat when You exerCise first thing in the Morning on an eMptY stoMaCh?

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FALsE: Your body needs food as fuel, Eat a banana before your morning workout so you don’t “hit the wall.”

You should alwaYs stretCh before Cardio and weight training?

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FALsE: a cold muscle will tear much more easily than a warm one. Warming up is important but this can be done in other ways such as running which gets your heart beating and your body warmer. Stretching is best saved for after your workout when your muscles are primed and warm.

You Can be fit and fat?

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TrUE: Research shows that overweight people can have good cardiovascular health if they exercise regularly. Still, many experts say it’s best to be both fit and lean.

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if there’s no pain is there no gain? if You stop training will Your MusCles turn to fat?

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Did you know that hundreds of people from Scotland will take part in an 8 minute ceremony to represent Scotland as part of the Handover Ceremony at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on Thursday 14th October?

Glasgow Young Scot Cardholders Hannah and Katie-ann will be part of this ceremony and join this cast of hundreds to train and perform in what will be a truly exciting and historic event watched by millions of people from around the world. Check out the next editions of The Grid for Hannah & Katie-ann’s updates on being part of this unique experience.

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Get together with a group of friends and take part in fun water games and challenges which include Water Walkerz and inflatables and you could win the Swipeout trophy for your pool as well as some fantastic prizes.

ContaCt Your loCal glasgow Club pool for More details or to register.

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WAyne ROOney D.O.b: 24/10/1985born: Englandheight: 5’10”Current Club: Manchester Unitedposition: forward

LIOneL MessI D.O.b: 24/06/1987born: Argentinaheight: 5’6”Current Club: barcelonaposition: forward

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sUpeR fACTs:Ronaldo was nicknamed ‘cry-baby’ as a child. His mother said: ‘He used to cry when he passed (the ball) and his friends didn’t score.’

He was an amazing player even at 11 years old. Paulo Cardoso, his first coach at Sporting Lisbon, said: ‘at the end of the game the players gathered around him, they knew he was a special kid.’

as a teenager he would train using weights on either foot and then dribble with the ball. He thought it would improve his technique because without weights he would be even faster.

after he played against Manchester United in a friendly Sir alex Ferguson said: ‘at half-time I knew I had to sign this boy. He was sensational.’

‘I’m not worried I’m young. It’s an incentive to do the best I can. I’m living a dream I never want to wake up from.’Christiano Ronaldo

sUpeR fACTs:Messi became the youngest player ever to score a league goal for Barça in 2005 in a match against albacete aged 17.

His nickname with the Barcelona fans is Leo.

In 2006 Messi became the youngest player to play for argentina in a World Cup tournament. His goal in this match made him the youngest scorer of the 2006 World Cup and the 6th youngest scorer in the history of the tournament.

as a child he suffered from a hormonal problem that was preventing him from growing as normal. Barcelona tempted him to Spain by offering to help with his medical bills.

He is one of the highest paid footballers in the world on an annual salary that is close to £30million.

‘When I am running with the ball, nothing else matters and I think I am the only person on the entire planet.’Lionel Messi

sUpeR fACTs: He made his first debut in 2002 aged 16 against Spurs at Goodison Park and is Everton’s youngest ever goalscorer.

In his first season he scored 6 goals and assisted four.

Before turning 17 and becoming eligible for a professional contract he was playing for £100 a week.

He became the youngest ever England international player in Feb 2003.

He scored a hat-trick on his debut for Manchester United.

Childhood football hero: alan Shearer.

‘I should probably save my energy and stay up front, but I think it’s just the way I have been brought up - I want to win and I try to give everything to do that.’Wayne Rooney

ChRIsTIAnO ROnALDOD.O.b: 5/02/1985born: Portugalheight: 6’1”Current Club: Real Madridposition: forward

With World Cup fever at Boiling point, there’S never Been a Better time to deCide on the QueStion that’S Been on everyone’S lipS for monthS…Who iS the World’S BeSt footBaller?

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sUMMER baDMinTonFor further info contact Jill O’Neil on 0141 287 5971 or email: jill.oneil@csglasgow.org

sUMMER TEnnis caMpsglaSgoW CluB SCotStounand gorBalSFor further info contact TENNis DEvELoPMENTon 0141 287 5576 or email tennis@csglasgow.org

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Interested in taking part, contact: Gordon Gavienas on 0141 639 2991

DisabiliTY spoRTs sUMMER pRogRaMMEFor further info contact Fiona MacNeil on0141 287 5632 or email: fiona.macneil@csglasgow.org

TablETEnnisglasgow Club CastleMilk from 10am till 12noon every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 29th July to 12th Aug

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baskETball caMpsaRE YoU agED 12-16 YRs? Then come along to our Basketballcamps for fun, coaching, games &competitions, all abilities welcome.Eastbank Academy from10am till 3pm on Wed 30th Junetill Fri 2nd July. Price £12,Contact Willie Cameron on0141 276 1525 to book or formore info.

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eaCh CaMp lasts for 5 daYs for 2.5 hrs per daY.scotsoun stadium (10am-1pm) 1st young person in family £35 with GYSC 2nd young person in family £18 with GYSC 3rd young person in family FREE

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Bring water & wear comfortable clothes and be prepared for lots of athletics fun.

For more information about your nearest athletics camp email sean.watson@csglasgow.orgor telephone Karen Green on 0141 287 4200.

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Looking for something to do this summer? Check out glasgowlife.org.uk to find out what’s going on at sports centres, swimming pools, museums, libraries, concert halls and arts venues. Plus a great range of Zest holiday programme and Glasgow Young Scot and Kidz Card activities, many of which are free. Make the most of your summer with Young Glasgow!

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ThEn coME along To oUR glasgow YoUng scoT sUMMER sURgERiEs anD applY foR a caRD.hERE’s a lisT of oUR sUMMER YoUng scoT sURgERiEs:

whaT To bRing wiTh YoU

Photo I.D/Proof of Date of Birth – Passport, Pass Card, Photo Driving Licence, IND (ARC) Card OR Birth Certificate and completed application with a verified photo by a photo referee. Proof of Address in your name (within last 3 months) – bank statement, letter from school/college. Evidence of attending your school if you reside outside the Glasgow boundary. Please remember to bring along original documents only, no photocopies will be accepted.For further information on how to apply please contact Glasgow Young scot on 0141 276 0727

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Do YoU nEED aglasgow YoUng scoT caRD?

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sUMMER?

Where’S g? We have hidden 3 piCtureS

of the grid logo on the zeSt WeBSite

Log onto the Zest website and find the 3 hidden Grid logos.

Then email us at youngscot@csglasgow.org and tell us

where they were hidden? We will enter all correct entries into

a competition to WiN £100 of activity vouchers.

win £100 ofacTiviTY

voUchERs

coMp alERT!

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TIVITIES

all

PRE-

SCHOOL

www.zestweb.org

Best of all most Zest activities are FREE with a Glasgow Young scot Card or a

Glasgow Kidz Card so what are you waiting for, check out the Zest website and

start planning your summer of fun.

For more information on Zest, log onto www.zestweb.org or telephone 0141 287 8998.

COMPETITION CLOSES ON 1sT AUGUsT 2010

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hERE aRE jUsT soME of ThE acTiviTiEs YoU’ll finD on ThE nEw zEsT wEbsiTE:

aRE YoU agED 12 YRs+? fancY soME spoRTs, DancE, gaMing oR TRips oUT?

Then come along to the G&C Summer Camp 2010 @ Govan High School

Mon 5th July – Fri 6th August from 11:30am – 4pm

5 weeks worth of free activities, all in 1 location!

This is your chance to meet loads of new people and take part in sports, arts, team games, dance, gaming, and trips out. Free minibus pickups across the South West too!

Call 0141 276 8770 or emailjoanne.donaldson@csglasgow.org for more info.

fancY TRYing oUT soME filM classEsoR skaTEboaRD DEsign sEssions?

Then Get into the Grove @ Kelvingrove art Gallery and Museum. Come along and try out our film classes, skateboard design or other creative sessions. all workshops are free of charge.

For more info or to book call 0141 276 9509or email: michelle.berry@csglasgow.org

www.glasgowmuseums.com/grove

MUlTi spoRTs sEssions aT YoUR local glasgow clUb lEisURE cEnTREs.

inflaTablE sEssions aT YoUR local pool.

fREE fooTball & baskETball sEssionsUrban stuff, Every friday 6pm – 9.30pm

Multi-use games area, brockburn Rd, pollok

www.urbanstuff.org

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sunshine on leith Tue 28 Sep - Sat 2 Oct, The King’s Theatre Glasgow

a show worth walking 500 miles for! This is a fantastic musical that everyone must see. It is crammed full of a superb range of songs from Scottish band ‘The Proclaimers’ that will appeal to all and is guaranteed to delight and entertain audiences everywhere.£10 tiCkets for gYsC holders on top 4 priCe bands, for all perforManCes.

Quote: YoungsCot £10 to reCeive Your speCial disCount

sCotkart, CaMbuslang & ClYdebank12-15Yrs 1st session £12, 2nd session free16-18Yrs 1st session £14, 2nd session freeMon – Fri only, excluding bank holidays.

LAsEr PLANET: Scotkart Clydebank 3 laser sessions for the price of 2, available Mon-Fri only (Total cost £7.50 on production of your GYSC).

TErMiNATor PAiNTBALL ArENA:Scotkart Cambuslang£22 p.p fixed rate for all GYSC holders. Available Mon-Fri only (Includes all equipment, field entry and 300 paintballs).

To book any of the above offers call Cambuslang: 0141 641 0222, Clydebank: 0141 951 8900.www.scotkart.co.uk

free gYs eventMondaY 5th julY at the bridge, easterhouse froM 12 noon.It’s 5th July and school’s finished for summer, sograb your Glasgow Young Scot Card and head tothe Bridge in Easterhouse! We’ve got an amazingafternoon packed with loads of free activitiesespecially for you.

FREE aCTIVITIES ON THE DaY INCLUDE:

Hawaiian Pool Party with DJ (2pm – 4pm)

Water Walkerz (12 noon – 1pm)

Competitions

Flower arranging

Museum activities

Library activities

and loads MORE!

If you don’t have a GYSC, don’t worry, you can pick up an application on the day.

junior great sCottish run50% disCount with your Glasgow Young Scot Card.See page 15 for full details on how to enter.

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paradise island golfxsCape, braehead2 rounds of golf for the priCe of 1When you show your Glasgow Young Scot Card (Available from Mon 28th June – Friday 30th July 10)

loCh loMond aQuariuM sea life50% off entrY with gYsC! onlY 30 Minutes froM glasgow. Tel: 01389 721 500 or log onto www.sealife.co.uk

M&d’soffer 1: CosMiC bowlShow your Glasgow Young Scot Card and voucher (see below) at Cosmic Bowl before 12.30pm and play one game of ten pin bowling for only £1.50, July & august only.

offer 2: devils islandShow your Glasgow Young Scot Card and voucher (see below) at Devil’s Island and play one game of mini golf adventure for only £2.00, available any day, July & august only.

vouCher You must log onto www.gridmag.co.uk and print off the M&Ds super saver voucher and take this along with your Glasgow Young Scot Card to M&Ds. Hand over your voucher and show your card for the above offers.

bedlaM paintball50% off go bedlaM paCkages.(GYSC holders’ Pay just £10 instead of £20, includes 8 paintball game scenarios, equipment hire, full instruction and insurance and team photograph)

25% off junior extreMe paCkage.(Pay just £40 instead of £55 includes 4 reloaders of paint, 2 course hot lunch, 8 paintball game scenarios, equipment hire, full instruction and insurance and team photograph)Bedlam Paintball, Call 08453 707 571 to book.

glasgow ski Centre £10 off 5 week Course total Cost with disCount £45 (usual priCe £55)Glasgow Ski & Snowboard Centre,16 Dumbreck rd, Bellahouston, Glasgow. Tel: 0141 427 4991

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The vOTInG LInes hAve OpeneD sO vOTe fOR yOUR TOp 3 fInALIsTs nOW!voting Closes: 15th julY.

The 3 acts with the most votes will go through to our Fame academy and start preparing for the final on Wednesday 3rd November at the aBC in Sauchiehall St where one will be crowned City Sounds winner 2010 and get their own single produced and perform at the Winterfest Stage in George Square.

You’ll be able to see if your favourite made it into the final in the next edition of The Grid and also win tickets to the final.

www.gyscitysounds.com

the aCts are all registered and their deMos and piCtures have been uploaded on to the CitY sounds website, so log on todaY and CheCk theM out and vote for who You think should grab one of the top spots.

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who are the 4 MeMbers of jls?

a. astley, Marvin, Ortise, JD

b. Martin, ashton, Otis, JB

c. ashton, Marvin, Ortise, JB

question onE

how ManY brit awards did jls win this Year?

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

questionThREE

what does jls stand for?

a. Jack the Lad Swing

b. Jolly Love Songs

c. Junior Love Singers

questionTwo

whiCh rihanna song did jls “sMash” twiCe during the x faCtor?

a. Rude Boy

b. Don’t Stop The Music

c. Umbrella

questionfoUR

whiCh MeMber of the saturdaY’s is Marvin dating?

a. Una

b. Rochelle

c. Frankie

questionfivE

TickETs To sEEjls aT haMilTonRacEcoURsE.sEE backpagE To EnTER

win

Question 1: CQuestion 2: aQuestion 3: BQuestion 4: CQuestion 5: B

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DiscoUnTaT cREaTionsTUDios

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Neil was born with Cerebral Palsy and has mild to severe hearing loss. He has been attending drumming lessons at Creation studios from Jan 10 and loves learning to play a new instrument, “I have learned a lot since I first started, my disability hinders my learning process slightly, but the instructors are really good and patient, when i wear my hearing aids i can hear the music and also i can feel the beat through my legs, i would definitely recommend these lessons to everyone”

Neil also uses his GYsC to get FrEE swims and a discounted GYM membership.

cREaTion sTUDiosMerchant City, Glasgow10 wk block of Drum or Guitar Lessons£45 GYsC price (Normal Price £50)

All lessons must be booked in advance.For more information or to book TEL: 0141 237 7653

read more about Neil in our real life storyon page 34

liTTlEDRUMMER boY

the grid went out toCreation studios andCaught up withroddY graY, Managerof Creation studios andneil johnston age 14who is CurrentlYtaking druMMing lessons.

our top 5 albuMs for Your ipod this suMMer!

sEx AND THE CiTY 2:Top Track: Love is Your Colour - Jennifer Hudson & Leona Lewis

BECAUsE i Do (EP):Pearl and the Puppets:Top Track: Mango Tree

THE TWiLiGHT sAGA:Eclipse: Top Track: Neutron star Collision (Love is Forever) - Muse

GLEE: The Music: volume 3: showstoppers - Top Track: Bad romance

BioNiC: Christina Aguilera. Top Track: Bionic.

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caREERfUTUREIt’s never too late to start thinking about which career path to follow. Whether you’re choosing Standard Grade or Higher subjects or maybe you’re heading off to University after the summer, stopping and thinking about your future can be pretty scary, but a good way to start is to think about what motivates you as a person. Here are some of our tips to help you prepare:

Make a list of aCtivities You’ve enjoYed - both inside and outside sChool, College or work. what was it about theM You liked? e.g. You Might find that You enjoYed:

getting to know More about a partiCular subjeCt / solving Challenging probleMs / working as part of a teaM / Meeting new people

get the skills and QualifiCations You’ll need Interviews give employers a chance to meet potential candidates, but they don’t give the full story. Having extra skills on your C.V. is a great way to stand out, especially if they are appropriate to your chosen career - just don’t overdo it!

getting a teMporarY job. Volunteering or work experience will help you increase your skills and impress employers, not to mention make contacts for when you’re fully qualified! You can also look into gap year activities (see page 26 for more info).

look out for fairs and events. Especially if they focus on a career you’re considering. Go prepared and write a list of questions you want to ask. They may also be able to provide leaflets and booklets on their profession. If in doubt a careers adviser will also be able to give you some tips on how to prepare.

talk it to with the people who know You best Once you’ve got all the expert advice, it can be useful to talk to family and friends. In the end, you’ll have the best idea of what’s right for you.

froM there You should have a good idea of what You want to aChieve and feel Confident enough to reaCh for the stars! good luCk!

caREER DEcisions aRE soMEThing wE all havE To Think aboUT. wE askED 100 YoUng pEoplE which caREER DiREcTion ThEY wanTED To aiM foR:

Primary Teaching 18

Languages 15

Journalism 11

Psychology 9

sport 7

Business 7

Health and Beauty 7

social Work 6

Nursing 5

Childcare 5

Cabin Crew 4

Drama 3

Medicine 1

Politics 1

Construction 1

planningan UnUsUalcaREER?lET Us know anD YoU coUlD bE fEaTURED inoUR nExT issUE.EMail Us aTYoUngscoT@csglasgow.oRg

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hERE is MoREinfoRMaTionon planningYoUR gap YEaR!

CaMp aMeriCa would be

MY ideal gap Year. it’s a

great ChanCe to Meet

new people and learn

about other Cultures,

You also get up to ten

weeks to travel

around aMeriCa.

katie Ann - Age 18

i would love to go

to australia for a

Year and work as

a surfing

instruCtor.

exploring franCe

would be great. i’d

also reallY like to

spend soMe tiMe

working in

barCelona.

i would love to travel froM the north to

the south of new Zealand during our winter

when it’s reallY warM there and learn

about the Maori traditions.

Laura - Age 17

i would spend a Year in franCe working in a restaurant. hopefullY this would help iMprove MY frenCh! it would be great to learn about the Culture and Meet lots of new people.

Gillian - Age 18

This sUMMER wE’RE Talking aboUTgap YEaRs! the grid hit the StreetS to aSk glaSgoW young SCot Card holderSWhat their ideal gap year Would Be!

Hajen - Age 18

i would love to live in turkeY for a while and enjoY soMe niCeweather for a Change!

Stacey- Age 18

MY ideal travel destinations would

be franCe, spain, italY and luxeMbourg.

i would love to work in euro disneY

during MY travels but it would also

be good to iMprove MY language

skills. Monica - Age 16

Emily - Age 16

hAve yOUR sAy 26

mind the

gap

i’d love to travel aCross europe for

6-12 Months after i finish universitY. i

reallY want to live abroad when i’M older – but i don’t know where! i’M sure this would help Me Choose.

Evelyn - Age 17

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hERE is MoREinfoRMaTionon planningYoUR gap YEaR!

CAReeRs27

a gap year iS an option more and more SChool, College and univerSity leaverS are ConSidering. Some people prefer to travel, Work and re-Charge Before jumping BaCk into eduCation.

01 plan ahead

Some prefer taking a Gap Year between School and Uni, whilst others prefer waiting until their education is finished completely. Whatever your preference, research your choice and make sure it will benefit you in the future as future employers will want to know what you did on your Gap Year and saying you did nothing won’t look good!

02 Be finanCially SeCure

Loads of Gap Year students work for the first six months and then travel, using the money they’ve earned in the second six months – a great way to experience the best of both worlds!

03 do your reSearCh

Make sure you know all you need to about your chosen destination, get a good guidebook and carry out lots of research into its laws, customs and language, also think about how you will travel and where will you stay and try and book your first nights accommodation. Finally if you plan on working make sure you have the correct work permit and visas.

04 no fear

Don’t let the fear put you off: Earth is a big planet, but as long as you’re well prepared you should be feeling ready for the challenge! Even the remotest countries have email access.

05 Be preparedOkay so you haven’t even left yet, but you don’t want to come home after what may be the best year of your life to… nothing. Make sure you have College/Uni preparations sorted and your deferred year is confirmed so you have nothing to worry about while you’re away!

www.lonelyplanet.com/uk www.trailfinders.com www.madventurer.com www.gogapyear.com

UsEfUl siTEs

finallY, safetY is the Most iMportant thing! Make sure You:

Visit your GP before you depart and find out what jabs you may need. Take any prescribed medicine with you and keep it to hand.

Get comprehensive travel and medical insurance before setting-off. Keep in touch with friends and family to let them know where you are, and check in every other day.

Be aware of what is around you and keep away from situations that make you feel uncomfortable. avoid potentially dangerous ‘no-go’ areas, in particular after dark.

Keep an eagle eye on your possessions. Never leave your bags unattended or with someone you don’t totally trust. If possible travel with friends.

sTaY safE

06 Safety

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KnIGhT AnD DAy due out: 25th Junea lonely woman’s seemingly harmless blind date suddenly turns her life upside down when she accidentally gets involved with an international super spy and is forced to flee the country with him while he protects a dangerous new piece of technology, action based comedy starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz where nothing and no one, even themselves, are

what they seem.

The sORCeReR’sAppRenTICedue Out: 13th AugustOrdinary student Dave Stutler is recruited by a sorcerer to battle against the forces of evil in Manhattan, after a crash course in the art and science of magic, the unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It’ll take all the courage Dave has to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer’s apprentice in this romantic comedy adventure.

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TOy sTORy 3 3Ddue out: 23rd JulyThe toy box opens again to bring back our favourite gang of toy characters.

This time andy’s preparing to depart for college and Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang are facing life without him.

After some twists and turns, the toys find themselves in a day-care center where they have to survive playtime with a bunch of pre-school children. During an attempted escape Buzz is damaged and turns into a Spanish version of himself much to the other toys’ discomfort and Jessie’s amusement. Will the toys make it home safely to see andy before he leaves and will Buzz get fixed?

sCOTT pILGRIMvs The WORLDdue out: 6th August Scott Pilgrim’s life is so awesome. He’s 23 years old, in a rock band, “between jobs”, and dating a cute high school girl. Everything’s fantastic until a seriously mind-blowing, fashionable, roller blading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. But the path to Ms. Flowers heart isn’t covered in rose petals. Ramona’s seven evil exes stand between Scott and true happiness. Can Scott beat the bad guys and get the girl without turning his precious little life upside-down?

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ACross: 1. The Sixth Sense, 3. Jerry Maguire, 5. Spiderman 7. Titanic, 9. Shrek, 11. Karate Kid, 13. Gladiator, 15. Elf, 17. Home alone, 19. The Hangover

DoWN:2. Dirty Dancing, 4. Star Trek, 6. Twilight, 8. Terminator, 10. The Wizard of Oz, 12. Scarface, 14. Star Wars, 16. Rocky, 18. a Few Good Men

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acRoss: 1. “I see dead people.” (3,5,5) 3. “Show me the money.” (5,7) 5. “The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the Goblin and took the spider out.” (9) 7. “I’m the king of the world.” (7) 9. “I’m supposed to be rescued by my true love, not by some ogre and his pet!” (5) 11. “Wax on, Wax off.” (6,3) 13. “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the North.” (9) 15. “Did you hear that?” (3) 17. “Say good night, Kevin, “Good night, Kevin.” (4,5)

Down: 2. “Nobody puts Baby in the corner” (5, 7) 4. “Live long and prosper” (4,4) 6. “I’m the world’s most dangerous predator” (8) 8. “I’ll be back.” (10) 10. “There’s no place like home.” (3, 6, 2, 2) 12. “Say ‘hello’ to my little friend!” (8) 14. “May the Force be with you.” (4, 4) 16. “Yo, adrian!” (5) 18. “You can’t handle the truth!” (1, 3, 4, 3)

TEsT YoUR filM knowlEDgE in oUR cRosswoRD; gUEss ThE filM ThaT ThEsE faMoUs filM qUoTEs aRE fRoM.

are you afilM bUff?

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wE’RE loving ThE RETURn of DocToR who alThoUgh wE won’T liE, wE wERE pRETTY gUTTED whEn DaviD TEnnanT DEciDED To hang Up his TaRDis. howEvER wE havEn’T bEEn DisappoinTED wiTh ThE ElEvEnTh DocToR anD his siDEkick, hoT scoT aMY ponD!

Take our qUiz to see if you’re a real Doctor who superfan!

1. Which planet is the Doctor from? a. Galileo b. Gallifrey c. Galaday

2. Who played the 10th Doctor? a. David Tennant b. Tom Baker c. Christopher Eccleston

3. What is the other name for Doctor Who monsters ‘The Weeping Angels’? a. The Lonely Assassins b. The Lonely statues c. The Weeping Ghouls

4. What is the name of the robotic dogs who have the catchphrase ‘Affirmative’?a. Bones b. K9 c. Pedigree one

5. What does TArDis stand for? a. Time and relative Dimension in space b. Terrifying and really Dangerous in space c. Triumphant and righteous Doctor in space

Top Tv pick: the apprentice

You’re hired! The 6th series of The apprentice is due to air this summer. Once again Lord Sugar is on the hunt for entrepreneurs who have drive, determination and raw business talent!

wE lovE glEE so wE’vE pickED soME of oUR favoURiTE qUoTEs To gET YoU ThRoUgh To ThE nExT sEason!sue sylvester: You think this was hard? Try auditioning for Baywatch and being told they’re going in another direction. That was hard.

sue sylvester: I’m all about empowerment. I empower my Cheerios to live in a constant state of fear by creating an environment of irrational random terror.

Mercedes jones: Oh, hell to the no! Look, I’m not down with all this background singing nonsense. I’m Beyoncé, I ain’t no Kelly Rowland!

kurt: They’re gonna throw fruit at us. and I just had a facial.

will to finn: You still owe me that report on... what you did last summer. finn to will: almost half way done with almost all of it Mr. Shu.

Rachel: Nowadays being anonymous is worsethan being poor. Fame is the most important thing in our culture now.

answERsQ1-b, Q2-a, Q3-a, Q4-b, Q5-a

5 Extraordinary. You could be the twelfth Doctor!3/4 Excellent work. You’re next in line to be a serious sidekick.1/2 Diabolical. Hop in the Tardis back to Planet Skaro.0 You’re Prisoner Zero. EXTERMINaTE!

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Get stuck into these books this summer

GeT 10% Off GAMes WITh yOUR GysC ATGlasgow fort store only

Before the Transformers arrived on Earth a vicious civil war raged on their home planet of Cybertron. Now you’ll have the chance to fight as both Decepticons and autobots in a war that destroyed generations of Transformers.

Wii | released: 03/2010

TRAnsfORMeRs: wAR fOR CybERTROn

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attention all Harry Potter fans! Released this month LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 is a magical, fun-filled adventure based on the first four books and films. Have fun with potion-making, spellcasting, puzzle-solving, broomstick flying and more!

xbox | released: 04/2010

LeGO HARRy POTTER

The shORT seCOnD LIfe Of bRee TAnneR - An ECliPSE nOvEllA

JUsTIn Lee COLLIns - GOOd TiMES

Become the ultimate athlete in the comfort of your own home with Nintendo Wii. There are fourteen track and field events to compete in and test your skills against! This is the athletics game everyone’s been waiting for.

Wii | released: 03/2010

inTERnATiOnAl AThLeTICs

by Justin Lee Collins publisher: Ebury Press

He’s one of the funniest and most lovable comedy presenters of the 21st century, but life pre-Comedy Hero wasn’t always ‘Good Times’ for the cuddly Bristolian. This hilarious account of growing up and experiencing the ups and downs of JLC’s weird and wonderful world will have you in hysterics most of the way through. a top read!

Released: 3rd June 2010

by stephenie Meyer publisher: Atom

With the book being released just before Eclipse, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is a background story to a character who is introduced in the upcoming film. The book tells the story of Bree who has recently become a ‘newborn’ vampire recruited by Victoria to close in on Bella and the Cullens. Stephenie Meyer reportedly wanted to keep the story short enough for her website, however as Bree’s character developed so did the length.

Released: 5th June 2010

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tweets:

“art is good for expressing Yourself”

“saw a filM at goMa about how Your heart still beats and Your bodY still Moves when You’re sleeping”

“saw soMe realistiC living Conditions in glasgow turned into art”

“we had a blast with eoghann Making weird piCs”

“it was interesting froM art that i’ve seen before. eaCh pieCe was different; filM, piCtures, sCulpture, even a woMan singing.”

our favourite exhibitions

‘lowlands’ bY susan phillipsZ at the river ClYde

‘lowsalt’ bY various artists at vestiges park

‘universal Miniature golf (the proMised land) bY jiMMie durhaM at glasgow sCulpture studios.

‘david shrigleY at kelvingrove art gallerY and MuseuM’

don’t forget galleries in glasgow are freefor More info on MuseuMs in glasgow visit: www.glasgow.gov.uk/MuseuMs

OUR CHAMPiOnS TAKe On The G.I

The G.I. fesTIvAL Of vIsUAL ART hAs CATApULTeD GLAsGOW’s ART sCene InTO The

21sT CenTURy, feATURInG exhIbITIOns ThAT WILL MAKe yOU ThInK TWICe AbOUT ART!ARTiST EOGHAnn MAC COllA And ARTS wRiTER ROSAliE dOUbAl TEAMEd UP wiTH OUR CHAMPiOnS. HERE’S wHAT THEy HAd TO SAy…

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The Wacky and Wonderful Vestiges Park

Inside ‘the Duchy on Duke St.

Rosy with some of our G,I

Champions

Creepy door handle at Vestiges Park

Planning our G.I tour

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MY naMe is neil. i have Cerebral palsY and i’M also deaf. this Means i have diffiCultY walking and hearing.

because of this i don’t get out very much and when i do i have to rely on my mum to take me. just because i’m disabled it doesn’t mean i’m stuck in the house all the time. i do different kinds of things like deaf drama, horse riding and wheelchair basketball. i also enjoy wheelchair athletics and do the junior great scottish run 3k.

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nEil’S WheeLs

I go to a mainstream secondary school in Glasgow and I am one of the few disabled pupils in the school. I go round the school in a K-walker and occasionally in my wheelchair. I also use a sports wheelchair for active sports such as volleyball. My school has a swimming pool and I have a special chair to get in and out.

You may think that it is hard for me to do things, but since I

was born disabled I don’t really mind if I can’t do some things that other people can, such as football and other running sports. I try to enjoy life as much as possible. Sometimes though when I see kids my age going out on their own I wish I wasn’t disabled so I could do the same things as them and go out with them.

Recently I have started learning to play the drums at Creation studios for three reasons;1 – I wanted to see if I could play the drums,2 – I needed a second instrument for my Standard Grade music (I also play the piano), and 3 – I wanted to show people that even thoughI am deaf, I can play musical instruments.

Even though I’m disabled I’m also doing quite a lot of things in my life. I have tried many things that people without disabilities may not have had

the opportunity to do, such as bi-skiing, horse riding with the riding for the Disabled Glasgow Group, and abseiling in a wheelchair (even though it scared me witless!). Many of my friends are disabled but we try not to let it hold us back.

I have made a film with my deaf friends through solar Bear, the deaf youth theatre company. I have enjoyed several outward bound holidays with the National Deaf Children’s society and I am learning sign language with the West of scotland Deaf Children’s society.

My Mum started a charity called Neil’s Wheels which helps other physically disabled children get sports wheelchairs. These are easier to push around than normal chairs and let us play all sorts of sports. She also runs holiday camps for wheelchair and power chair users and is helping set up a power chair football club for some of my friends who use power chairs.

Just because I’m disabled, it doesn’t mean I can’t do things. If you look back in history, Ludwig Van Beethoven was deaf, but composed great music. In sports, Tanni Grey Thompson never let Spina Bifida hold her back, and she won lots of Olympic gold medals. People shouldn’t be judgemental about people with disabilities. Give them a chance to show their talents and you might be surprised what we can do!

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