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The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New funding to resolve gender 'injustice' in Scottish golf
Scotland's most decorated female golfer, Catriona Matthew, played a key role in advising both the foundation and Scottish Golf on bringing the programme to fruition. Read more: "Experience has taught me that making that step from the top of the amateur game into the professional ranks can be tough a transition," Ms Matthew said. "We all want to see more Scots competing at the top of the women's game and this programme is designed to help bridge the gap for young professionals. "I know from captaining both Lorna and Hannah in last year's Curtis Cup that they are players with a bright future, and we all want to help them reach their full potential. By putting in place this programme and laying down strong foundations of support, my sincere hope is that many more aspiring Scottish players will follow Hannah and Lorna and benefit in the years ahead." The new programme comes on the back of Scottish Golf being able to send squads out to the Bahamas over the past two years through receiving support from the Sean Connery Foundation, which was established in 2020 to reflect the James Bond actor's passions and guiding principles. Read more: "He always wanted to champion talented people who couldn't otherwise get a break, backing excellence in need," his son Stephane Connery said. "Sean greatly admired the women's game, and he saw an injustice in how little attention it got in comparison to the men's." As part of Scottish Golf's broader "Women and Girls Strategy", a separate three-year fund is being established to support employment by its member clubs of full or part-time dedicated to growing and retaining female membership. Clubs looking to welcome more women and girls, and those seeking to build momentum and growth in female participation, will be eligible for support. The phased investment from the fund will be matched by the clubs. A further "Club Education Fund" targeted specifically at the female workforce is being established to upskill and retain employees within golf. Its ambition is to get more women into leadership, managerial and key decision-making positions within clubs.
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Scottish Golf handed James Bond boost as they team up with Sean Connery Foundation to support women's game
Sean Connery Foundation involved in major tie-up with Scottish Golf Jason Connery reckons dad Sean would be proud to see his country's female golfing starlets shoot for the top. Scottish Golf has announced a Women and Girls Strategy including major new partnership with the Sean Connery Foundation. Three long-term visions are to support Scotland's top female amateurs as they move into the professional ranks, a three-year fund which supports the employment of full or part-time staff dedicated to growing and retaining female members and a fund targeted specifically to retain female employees within the sport. Hannah Darling and Lorna McClymont are the first to be backed with the pair facing the elite this week at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open. Connery's sons were in attendance at the announcement and Jason said: 'Our hope for the Scottish Golf Women's Professional Transition Programme is that it alleviates the financial stress on these young women, who are extraordinary golfers, as they transition into their professional career. 'Seeing Scots at the top of the mountain, and leaderboard, is really what we hope to see. Dad would be so proud.' Stephane, chairman of the Sean Connery Foundation, added: 'The foundation was established in 2020 to reflect Sean's passions and guiding principles. He always wanted to champion talented people who couldn't otherwise get a break, backing excellence in need. 'Sean greatly admired the women's game and he saw an injustice in how little attention it got in comparison to the men's. We've been building a partnership with Scottish Golf over the last couple of years and, in that time, it has become evident that while there is a lack of funding in the women's game, there is no lack of will or commitment. 'It made complete sense for our foundation to try and assist in that area. Both Lorna and Hannah are seriously talented. We've met them, we know them and it's important to us that they feel the people supporting them care about who they are and what they need.' Darling turned professional this week ahead of the Dundonald event and said: 'It gives me a bit of a foundation moving forward. The people behind it have identified an area where they can really help us. 'With me and Lorna being the first to receive it, it's really nice. We can start our pro careers on the front foot almost and not worried about not making enough money to play the week after. The Sean Connery Foundation are stepping into that really well and it's exciting for us all. 'We played in the pro-am with them and that's what they said. They just wanted to make sure that we were set and go focus on playing golf rather than worrying about the finance or any of the stress that comes with it. They've been awesome and really get it, which is cool. The Sean Connery Foundation have identified the women first. They have been awesome putting their finance there.' McClymont, who turned pro last year, added: 'It's huge. I think it just takes such a weight off, which definitely helps. I think having that [finance worry] off your mind, you're just able to go out and just be free because, at the end of the day, if you have stuff like that in your mind, then you're not going to be able to perform to your best. 'I mean golf in general is an expensive sport, so I think, especially for kind of younger girls looking up, if that weight can be taken off them, then absolutely, yeah, it's huge. 'It's a quite cool kind of programme to be a part of and I'm just grateful that I can be part of it, especially the first year of it as well, it's definitely going to be pretty exciting.' McClymont and Darling have been supported throughout their journey on Scottish Golf's performance pathway, representing Scotland at age-group level, on the international stage, as well as, memorably, being part of Catriona Matthew's victorious Curtis Cup team last year at Sunningdale. Matthew said: 'We all want to see more Scots competing at the top of the women's game and this programme is designed to help bridge the gap for young professionals. 'By putting in place this programme and laying down strong foundations of support, my sincere hope is that many more aspiring Scottish players will follow Hannah and Lorna and benefit in the years ahead.'
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Expert names exact date to sell or part-exchange your car before 'boiling point'
UK motorists considering flogging or part-exchanging their vehicles have been urged to act swiftly to cash in on heightened demand and competitive prices - but there's not long left Brits thinking of selling their car have been urged to act quickly - or risk losing out on sky-high profits. A car finance expert has revealed the best time to sell or part-exchange your car to secure a substantially better deal. According to inside analysis, the used car market is right on the cusp of reaching peak demand, so owners have a brief window to maximise their returns before sales conditions cool off after reaching the 'boiling point'. Motor Finance Expert at Ocean Finance, Lorna Macpherson, pinpointed this month as the optimal moment to act. So, if you've been thinking about upgrading or getting some extra cash for your current vehicle, she suggests now is the best opportunity to benefit from heightened buyer interest and increased offers. In a statement sent to the Mirror, the expert said: "July is one of the strongest months for selling or part-exchanging. There's more demand for cars during the summer, especially from families getting ready for holidays or young drivers preparing for university in the autumn. "That pushes prices up, especially for fuel-efficient or family-friendly cars, and mid-July is when that demand really peaks. If you're planning to switch or cash in, I'd aim for Saturday, July 19. Waiting until later in the year could mean a lower offer and less money in your pocket." Pricing fluctuations in the used car market are influenced by a number of factors, including consumer demand, availability of stock and broader economic conditions. Right now, these factors are aligning to create a strong seller's market, but such favourable conditions may not last much longer. Delaying the decision to sell or part-exchange could mean buyers lose interest or shift their focus elsewhere, particularly as we move towards the end of the summer and run-up to new vehicle registration in September — when the new 75 plate arrives. Lorna's advice serves as a timely warning for those postponing their decision. Acting on or before Saturday, July 19 not only increases the chances of getting a quicker sale, it could also add hundreds of pounds to the price. For drivers looking to optimise the value of their vehicles, carefully timing the sale is crucial — those who wait too long risk missing out. If you're on the receiving end of this, and you're looking to purchase a second-hand car — it's worth shopping around to make sure you get the best deal possible, and avoid buying any unreliable models that can be costly to repair. As previously reported, veteran car dealer Tom Kershaw warned against buying three popular brands or risk ending up with a 'money pit'. The expert's don't touch list includes Fiat, particularly the iconic Fiat 500, BMW, and Land Rover. You can read more about why Tom refuses to buy vehicles from these brands here.
Glasgow Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Top Glasgow chef reveals 'dream' for West End restaurant
Lorna McNee, star of the BBC's Great British Menu, says her dream is to get a second star for Cail Bruich. The prestigious restaurant was fully booked for 18 months following the receipt of its first star, which is considered one of the highest accolades in the industry. 'I would love to say we're going to get two stars – that's the goal, that's the dream,' she says, smiling. Lorna McNee in the Cail Bruich kitchen (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest) 'All I can say is that I'm continuously trying to get better. I look at food all the time. I look at new produce, I look at new projects to try and make ourselves better. 'And for me, mainly, it's about trying to be better as a leader, about being better for my team, and trying to let them know we're pushing for two stars.' Speaking on the Murphy Wealth Human First podcast, Lorna, who is Scotland's only female Michelin-starred chef, also discusses feeling 'imposter syndrome' when she returned to The Great British Menu as a judge. She was awarded Champion of Champions on the show in 2019 and earlier this year, joined the judging team for the 20th series. Lorna with her fellow contestants in 2019 (Image: BBC) 'I judge everything I do, and it's never perfect,' she admits. 'To be asked to come back as a judge was one of those things. 'That moment of, I can't believe I'm being asked to do this. It's that whole imposter syndrome… and then going and sitting in a room with Tom Kerridge, obviously a two Michelin-star chef, and Ed Gamble, who's been doing it for so long and is a very successful comedian.' She adds: 'I was really, really intimidated. And I've obviously done the show. I've won the competition. I'm a chef. I've won a star. I know what I'm talking about. You're still sitting there like, why am I in this room?' Lorna McNee received a Michelin star for Cail Bruich six months after joining (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest) Lorna, who worked at the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles for 13 years. took up her first head chef role at Cail Bruich in August 2020. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star for the first time in January 2021 – less than six months after she joined. Despite her fears, Lorna, who grew up in Morayshire, says being part of the Great British Menu has been 'fantastic'. 'It's completely different [to the day to day],' she adds. 'I walk in wearing my jogging bottoms and I come out looking so glamorous – that's really fun. 'And then tasting other people's food is really interesting, because it's different styles and techniques. You learn new things and taste mostly good stuff. "So absolutely, it's really great to be involved in something like that.' Lorna is one of a series of prominent Scottish businesspeople interviewed by Murphy Wealth CEO Adrian Murphy for Human First. Previous guests include Scotland and Glasgow Warriors international turned entrepreneur Adam Ashe, Sub Club founder Mike Grieve, and former Dyson and Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan.
Sky News
26-06-2025
- Health
- Sky News
Why weight loss jabs might not be a wonder drug
👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 Recent years have seen the advent of weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. They work by suppressing users' appetites, leading to weight loss. They've been described as wonder drugs but now, new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) show they may be associated with inflammation of the pancreas, which could lead to death. Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's science correspondent Thomas Moore about these new findings and how cautious they should make us. We also hear from Lorna, a mother who got acute pancreatitis while she was on a weight loss drug - she believes the drugs are not worth the risks.
