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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire cheerleaders prepare for World Championships In America
Fame Xtreme Dance & Cheer's youth team 'Showtime' are fundraising for the trip. Bellshill-based Fame Xtreme Dance & Cheer's youth team 'Showtime' have secured a bid to compete at the All-Star World Championships. The prestigious event will be held in Orlando, Florida, from April 16 to 19, 2026. Fame Xtreme chiefs say this incredible opportunity 'is a dream come true' for these young athletes (aged eight to 12), who all live within the Lanarkshire area and train in Bellshill. They now aim to put Scotland on the map as they go head-to-head with the best teams from around the world. As the team prepares for their trip to America, their fundraising efforts are already underway. The team are also seeking sponsorship from local business and individuals who want to help make this journey possible. All funds raised will contribute towards competition fees and training wear. For anyone interested in supporting the team, you can do so by contacting the coaches via email at famextreme@ – every contribution will make a huge difference and is greatly appreciated by the young athletes aiming to represent their community and country on the world stage.
Glasgow Times
11-08-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Nostalgic girlhood museum to open in Cumbernauld mall
Bellshill-based Wendy Hesketh is bringing the landmark project to Cumbernauld after seven years of planning. Trendy Tuesday Girl Museum will showcase British girls' bedrooms throughout the decades – offering visitors a trip down memory lane through its large assortment of toys, clothes, shoes, posters, bedding, furniture, electronics, wallpapers, beauty products and much more. Wendy Hesketh (Image: Supplied) Wendy has amassed the impressive collection over decades, starting in 1987 with the purchase of a Mandy annual and continuing into 2025 with help from eBay, Gumtree, charity shops and car boot sales. She said: 'This museum concept means so much to me because for the first time, we have a museum that honours girls and preserve female culture. Read more: John Daly: Many parents feel underinformed and underutilised by schools "It's exciting to link people with objects from their past, to trigger happy memories of growing up. "Ordinary, working-class people's lives matter too, not just the rich. "We deserve a page in history, even with our plastic fashion dolls, boy band posters, platform shoes and jangly bracelets. Wendy has amassed the impressive collection over decades (Image: Supplied) "Full, vibrant lives that should be remembered fondly." But Wendy says her agenda is more serious too – as she hopes the museum will remind visitors of the challenges still facing women in 2025. The museum founder said: 'There is still a gender pay gap and there is still an unacceptable level of gender-based violence. (Image: Supplied) "That needs to be noted and considered unacceptable. "I think it's important to document the treatment of women in the recent past and to compare that with where we are now." Since setting up the website and social media feeds for Trendy Tuesday back in 2018, Wendy has organised temporary exhibitions at other spaces – including a Christmas-themed pop-up at Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life in Coatbridge. Wendy also created 13 "reminiscence boxes" using vintage suitcases filled with objects from the past. These were tested on patients at Wishaw General Hospital and St Andrew's Hospice. Wendy is thrilled to now be bringing her project to the physical space at 20-22 Teviot Walk, The Centre, Cumbernauld. However, there is a lot of work to complete in order for her vision to be fully realised – from transforming the former Bright House unit, to physically moving the collection there and finding volunteers. Wendy is seeking old furniture to complete bedroom displays, as well as local artists and makers to share their work in the museum's gift shop. A crowdfunder has been set up to meet these aims but it has stalled at £350 so far. Wendy is hoping to boost that figure to not only open the museum but provide a space for the local community to gather. She said: "We plan to have groups in to learn knitting, weaving and rug making etc. "We are more connected yet more socially isolated than ever. "We want to change that. "We can also use our space to hold events and other activities aimed at reducing social isolation and advocating for disadvantaged groups." Wendy hopes the museum will spark up conversations between young and old, men and women. She said: "We're proud to be the UK's first and only museum of girlhood. "We're here to preserve what growing up as a girl in Britain was like, from the 20th century. "Our museum explores identity – mostly through the prism of gender, but also ethnicity, class, and sexuality – in the modern world. "We want all ages, from Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z (born from 1997 onwards) to be able to identify with our objects. "Brothers, dads, uncles and male partners won't be left out – they will be able to identify with many of the objects too." To donate to the crowdfunder, visit: You can also follow the museum on its social media platforms including Facebook: and Instagram:
Daily Record
11-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Employer Charter awards for 14 North Lanarkshire companies and charities
Provost Kenneth Duffy presented Employer Charter awards to the companies at an event marking the achievements of organisations which have received the accreditation. Fourteen local companies and charities have been recognised by North Lanarkshire Council for their high standards of excellence. Provost Kenneth Duffy presented Employer Charter awards to the companies at an event marking the achievements of organisations which have received the accreditation. The charter is based around four commitments by employers: to pay all staff the Real Living Wage; employ North Lanarkshire residents; use local businesses in the supply chain where possible; and ensure fair work practices which attract and retain employees. Businesses which achieve two or more of these commitments receive a bronze, silver or gold accreditation. Membership of the charter is free. 'Congratulations to all the businesses and charities on the awards which highlight their commitment to investing in their employees, being a positive employer and a responsible business,' said Provost Duffy. 'Our Employer Charter delivers benefits for both employers and employees as well as supporting our continuing work to develop a sustainable, diverse economy in North Lanarkshire.' Hotworx in Bellshill provides gas boiler, renewables and oil boiler central heating servicing, installation and repairs. The Gas Safe and OFTEC accredited team install heating systems, offering a long-term quality guarantee and high quality after sales service. Saltire Facilities Management, based in Bellshill, is one of the UK's largest property services providers, and partner to public sector organisations, serving social housing tenants and private homeowners. Bellshill-based Document Data Group Ltd specialises in printers/photocopiers, document management, IT support, and telecoms and broadband. They support organisations with the flow of documents from print to secure storage. Igne in Bellshill provides a comprehensive range of construction materials and geotechnical testing services. NL Carers Together, based in Motherwell, are contracted by University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council to provide a range of support services to local carers. Greenerleaf Estate Maintenance Ltd in Coatbridge delivers a wide range of environmental works including specialist cleaning, end of tenancy property clearances, ground works, pest control and fumigation. Cliftonville & Coatdyke Community Group is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation and community hub based in Coatbridge, providing a welcoming, inclusive space that supports people of all ages through community-led activities, events, and services. Airdrie-based charity Lanarkshire Carers provides information, advice and support to people who care. They are commissioned by University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership to provide Adult Carer Support Services to local carers. BEC Machined Plastics and Engineering Supplies in Cumbernauld manufacture and supply high-quality, precision-engineered components to industries such as renewables, oil and gas, subsea, and defence and help customers find the best engineering solutions for their applications. G4 Claims is a family run Wishaw-based accident management company. They have built a strong reputation for offering high levels of customer service, taking the stress out of a car accident. Ponies Help Children in Harthill rescues ponies and encourages and nurtures bonds between them and children and young people. This bond supports the development of emotional resilience. trust, and social inclusion, as well as promoting mental and physical well-being. Bells Food Group in Shotts is a family run company operating for over 90 years. With over 80% of shell pie sales in Scotland being Bells pies, the brand has become a household name. Morgan Sindall, based in Motherwell, are a group of specialist businesses, delivering housing and mixed-use partnership schemes, fit out and construction services across the UK for the public, commercial and regulated sectors. The company received Gold accreditation. FBD Consultancy are an experienced business growth specialist, and accountancy and tax practice based in Dennyloanhead. They work according to their core values that keep the focus on delivering quality, friendly service to their clients.
