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Rory Bremner brings the laughs to Quarriers in Glasgow
One of the nation’s most-loved impressionists Rory Bremner gained a first-hand insight into the work of Quarriers, an Official Charity of The 2014 Ryder Cup, as he visited the charity’s Stopover Service in Glasgow recently. Meeting several young people during his visit, Rory spoke with them about their experiences and backgrounds, learning how they are supported by Quarriers through its Stopover Service and its pioneering Coaching for Life initiative.
Dales Cycles
New cycle shop opens at Queen Street train station
Cyclists who use Glasgow’s Queen Street train station as part of their journey are in for a treat with the opening of a new cycle shop in the station. Dales Cycles, Glasgow’s oldest
and largest local bike shop, recently opened its first outlet in one of the city centre’s train stations. The new store is designed to promote integrated travel and will cater for the needs of commuters who use both train and bike, as well as tourists looking to hire some wheels to explore Scotland. The new store, located in the
station’s former lost property office, provides a range of services, including repairs and bike hire, and is stocked with clothing and essentials such as tyres, inner tubes, lights and nutrition products. Dales Cycles has worked in partnership with First ScotRail to launch the in-station store. Cyclists arriving at the station will be able to leave their bike in the shop and have Dales Cycles’ team of expert mechanics carry out urgent repairs while they’re at work, collecting their bike at the end of the day.
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Dales Cycles has opened a outlet in Queen Street Train Station.
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As well as offering guidance
and encouragement regarding the opportunities young people have with Quarriers, Rory also provided the inevitable laughs with some of his latest gags. Rory is an ambassador
for Coaching for Life which offers support and guidance for young people who are facing disadvantages such as homelessness, leaving care, emotional trauma and neglected education. Through the initiative, participating young people work with a dedicated Life Coach towards a more positive future, focusing on everything from participating in new activities to finding education or employment opportunities. Quarriers Stopover Service
Rory Bremner visited Quarriers’ Stopover Service in Glasgow
provides supported accommodation for young single homeless people aged 16-25 and works in partnership with other agencies to provide specialist support to help address any difficulties they may be facing.
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