A good turn out of Rotarians and Partners enjoyed a talk from Chris Hever and Jennifer Teale on their business of Hypnotherapy, Indian Head Massage and Reiki based in Glasgow and Kirkintilloch – the Rotarians were really interested in the presentation – which included a five minutes session by Chris – who is an affiliated member of the British Society of clinical Hypnosis. Members closed their eyes and relaxed – while Chris requested them to close their eyes - clear their minds and fill them with pleasant thoughts.

Kathryn is pictured with her mother and President Tom.

Cumbernauld Rotarians had their minds stretched back to earlier times in Cumbernauld – when Ian Shillady a young student architect who lives in Condorrat and is at Strathclyde University present his Thesis on “Cumbernauld Town Centre from concept to present day”. It was fascinating to see and hear a young professional’s analysis of Cumbernauld Town Centre as many Rotarians present had been involved or had seen the Town Centre develop over thirty years. This led to many questions and an analysis of the centre from the audience – Ian was ably thanked by Jim Donnelly for giving the Club an exciting evening and food for thought.

Victoria Kelly gave an excellent talk to members on the Dogs Trust - a national organisation with a base in Glasgow.

Vicky highlighted their believe that no healthy dog should ever be destroyed and that every dog should have a chance to lead a happy and healthy life in a loving home.

There are lots of ways to find a suitable dog – Dogs Trust think rehoming is the best one. Dogs Trust works with you to match your needs to the needs of dogs. The Trust knows that choosing the dog that’s right for you leads to happy people and happy dogs. The objects of DOGS TRUST is to protect dogs from maltreatment, cruelty, suffering. Andy Cunningham gave the vote thanks referring to his own dogs and thanking Vicky for her excellent talk.

Ross Morrison gave a very interesting talk on the background to Scotland’s canals and the modern internationally recognised engineering phenomena “The Falkirk Wheel”. Ross showed that the Falkirk Wheel is not only a success but is part of an expanding tourist industry working closely with other attractions in the area.

Rotarians and guests had the pleasure of a very interesting talk by international artist Gerard Burns on his work and the skills used in producing modern oil paintings in the traditional methods used by all the early masters.

Gerard brought along his oil paints, mixed colour on his palette and showed the oil paint being applied to one of his paintings.

Pat Salter the new Director of Craighalbert Centre gave Rotarians a very interesting presentation on the work of “The Siblings Group” which supports the brothers and sisters of the children with motor impairment. We were fortunate to have a parent and assistant with the group Veronica Mullen with us as a guest and also Rotarian Gill Sinclair fund raising Manager

Angela Gillies fund raising Manager at Strathcarron Hospice gave a wonderful and moving presentation on the work being carried out at Strathcarron. Although Rotarians are familiar with the excellent work being carried out – it was very interesting to hear it explained in detail and to hear the wonderful achievements at the Hospice – which make fund raisers proud.

President Tom Reilly gave a cheque of £1500 to Pat Salter to support the work of “The Sibling Group” and a cheque of £1500 to Angela Gillies to support the work of Strathcarron Hospice. Frank Clark gave a vote of thanks expressing how delighted The Rotary Club of Cumbernauld were to be able to support two excellent local charities.