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Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Thrilling zip slide event to take place in Glasgow
The Zipslide the Clyde event will take place this August, allowing participants the chance to launch from a crane beside Glasgow's Riverside Museum. Those taking part will glide 1245ft across the River Clyde, soaring 100ft above the water and taking in spectacular views of the city skyline. Read more: Glasgow DJ battle pits Clyde 1 GBX team against emergency service workers Book lovers invited to unique swap and sip event in Glasgow Set for Saturday, August 31, the charity event will raise funds to help support people with cerebral palsy across Scotland. Those looking to take part can register online at Those taking part can register solo or as a group, with all proceeds going towards helping people living with cerebral palsy. Organisers are encouraging people to act fast, as only a limited number of spaces remain. More information about the upcoming event is available on the Cerebral Palsy Scotland website.
Glasgow Times
16-06-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
Cerebral palsy charity says life is 'dire' amid financial fight
As funding and grants become more scarce and the cost of living crisis persists, charities like Cerebral Palsy Scotland (CPS) are seeing incomes drop and bills soar. Stephanie Fraser, CEO of CPS, told the Glasgow Times that in the last year, CPS has seen its income drop by 34% while operating costs have risen by 14%. She continued: "Life for charities like us is dire now. Funding has become so hard and due to the cost of living, electricity and gas have gone up. Just standing still and putting the lights on has become increasingly more expensive. 'Trusts and foundations are inundated with applications and some charities have had to close. The situation is that organizations are struggling to survive because of cash rather than because of the impact they have. "We get 89% of our income every year from our own fundraising efforts. We've always lived within our means, but we don't have much reserve. We're not an old, large organisation that can weather a few bad years." (Image: Picture credit: Sean Purser) The charity was first formed in 1995 and previously went by the name Bobath Scotland before rebranding to CPS in 2020. It was set up by a group of frustrated parents who had to travel to London to access help for their children with cerebral palsy. Though the charity used to only help children, they now also accommodate to adults who have any type of cerebral palsy and live anywhere in Scotland. They offer a range of support services and provide opportunities for the cerebral palsy community to socialise, helping them to overcome barriers and build skills while gaining both knowledge and confidence. Stephanie said: "We're here when people need us. "We have a directory of local services that we can put people in touch with, and we have a programme of social events throughout the year too. For example, this week we had an adult get-together in the centre, which is based in Glasgow. She added: "Our aim as a charity is to say yes to anybody who rings us up. We include mental health and well-being in our offer of support. Whether it's groups, peers or one-to-one, there is a range of services that we offer.' READ NEXT: I Kissed A Boy stars talk Dannii Minogue, favourite Glasgow spots and representation The charity also places significant importance on taking care of the family and support network of someone with cerebral palsy. Stephanie explained: "We are very orientated towards supporting the family. It's not just about the person with cerebral palsy. It's about whoever is around them too, like parents, granny, grandpa, siblings and teachers." (Image: Picture credit: Sean Purser) Stephanie went on to say that CPS is the only charity in the country offering this level of support to such a wide demographic. She added: "There are many organisations who do support people with cerebral palsy, but they might only support a certain age group or geographical area or type of cerebral palsy. Whereas we just take people who have the condition - which is the most common cause of physical disability in children in the world - and we say, 'How can we help?'" The charity also has a Glasgow-specific grant to help families in the city who have someone in their lives with cerebral palsy. For more information on the grant or CPS, click HERE The charity recently received funding from Gordon and Slater - which will be used to continue the delivery of their many vital services. (Image: Picture credit: Sean Purser) READ NEXT: Inside the TRNSMT-inspired rave for Glasgow teenagers It comes as Slater and Gordon have struck up a new partnership with CPS. The law firm works widely with families across Scotland who live with Cerebral Palsy and is a longstanding partner of Cerebral Palsy Scotland's sister charity in Wales, CP Cymru. Derek Couper, head of clinical negligence in Scotland for Slater and Gordon, said: 'Cerebral Palsy Scotland plays an outstanding role in helping people across the country affected by the condition, and without them, tailored support would be very hard to come by. Their research shows the struggle that people experience in finding the resources and understanding they need to navigate their lives – which makes the work of this charity absolutely invaluable. 'We are very pleased to partner with Cerebral Palsy Scotland and to help sustain its support service, which plays such a vital role in the lives of so many individuals and families. We look forward to working with Stephanie and her team going forward to maximise support for people across the country living with this condition.'
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Balamory producers seek out Scots kids to star in hit show's reboot 20 years on
The show has been commissioned for two new series on CBeebies from next year, with some of the old characters expected to make an appearance. Balamory producers have launched a casting call for Scots kids to star in the hit show as they prepare for its return after 20 years. The CBeebies show, which aired from 2002 until 2005, was based on a fictional pastel-hued island community and residents such as Miss Hoolie, PC Plum, Josie Jump, Edie McCredie and Archie the inventor. The Bafta-winning series, which was originally filmed in the colourful town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, had 15million devotees worldwide and attracted two million viewers a week in Britain. And now its creators are looking for youngsters aged between four and five years old "from all backgrounds and abilities" to be a part of the show, which is set to hit screens next year. Cerebral Palsy Scotland shared the appeal from Lion TV on Facebook, saying: "We're sharing a fun, inclusive TV opportunity from a production filming in accessible spaces in Glasgow this summer (July–Sept 2025)! "They're looking for 4–5 year olds from all backgrounds and abilities to take part – no scripts, just natural reactions and a bit of fun (maybe even a song). "Casting sessions will be held in nurseries or informal meetups with families." Balamory was broadcast around the world, becoming a hit with young audiences in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and South Africa and became famous for its catchy songs. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The programme was cancelled after four seasons and 254 episodes, but the BBC announced in September that it has commissioned two new series, which will begin airing in 2026. Julie Wilson Nimmo, who played Miss Hoolie, declared the return of the show would be "bigger than the Oasis reunion". She said: "Everyone I know loves the show and has been missing it.' In January, following a tender process, Lion Television Scotland, an All3Media company, secured the contract to produce the return of the show. BBC Children's and Education said the new programmes would be filmed in Scotland, either in Tobermory or possibly another Scottish location such as Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Kate Morton, head of commissioning 0-6, said: 'A whole new generation will discover and enjoy Balamory as we bring families together with this new update for CBeebies. "It will be a real treat for parents who grew up with the show to now introduce their little ones to the brightly coloured world getting to know a host of old and new characters together.'
