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Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Legendary 80s band plays at Glasgow city centre record store
The Bluebells played to their fans at Assai Records on Sauchiehall Street. The trio, Ken McCluskey, David McCluskey and Bobby Bluebell, played tracks from the newly updated and extended version of their 1984 album. Sisters. Legendary 80s band plays at Glasgow city centre record store (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT:Business student wins Miss Great Britain Glasgow title Hits like Young at Heart and I'm Falling were on the setlist, delighting the fans who gathered. The band played acoustic versions of songs from the album as well, including Red Guitars and Some Sweet Day.
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Hamilton student wins Miss Great Britain Glasgow title
Jenna Louise Kinnaird from Hamilton will go on to represent the city in the competition to become Miss Great Britain 2025. The business student and retail worker won the coveted beauty contest at the Radstone Hotel in Larkhall. Jenna Louise Kinnaird (Image: Supplied) Hamilton student wins Miss Great Britain Glasgow title (Image: Supplied) She said: 'I had to turn around to my family to make sure I'd heard it correctly, it didn't feel real at first. It was such an overwhelming moment of pride, knowing that all the hard work, preparation, and dedication had truly paid off. "It was a dream come true. 'I entered the competition because I wanted to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone. "I've always been the quiet girl, someone who kept to herself at school, and I knew that entering something like this would push me to confront my anxiety and confidence issues head-on. "Deep down, I've always had a passion to make a difference, and something told me this was my moment to finally put myself out there and start making that impact.' The 20-year-old will travel to Leicester on Friday, October 17, to face the others in the national final. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) READ NEXT:Govanhill festival set up to combat racism to return for ninth year She continued: 'My confidence has soared, and I've learned that with dedication and effort, anything is possible. "The friendships I've formed through this journey are truly unique—we're a group of passionate young women, each with different beliefs but united by a shared desire to create positive change. 'It's a true honour to represent Glasgow, a city full of incredible opportunities and rich culture. Being able to showcase Glasgow on the national stage is a dream come true." Having raised £600 already, Jenna plans to use her platform to support Dementia UK, with a special focus on their Still Me campaign. She also hopes to promote kids' clubs that support children with additional needs. Jenna added: 'I'm raising awareness for this cause means so much to me because it's incredibly close to my heart. "It motivates me to speak out as loudly as I can. Although my gran's condition can't be changed drastically, I am determined to do everything I can to help others and raise funds. "That gives me a deep sense of purpose and achievement, especially knowing how much my family's life has been impacted by dementia.'
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Hamilton dementia awareness campaigner takes Miss Great Britain Glasgow crown
Jenna Kinnaird has now set her sights on the Miss Great Britain title as she bids for glory in the 80th anniversary finals this October. A dementia awareness campaigner from Hamilton has been crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow. Twenty-year-old Jenna Kinnaird, an accounts assistant who volunteers for Kilbryde Hospice, triumphed among a bevy of beauties in the glitzy ceremony at Larkhall's Radstone Hotel on Friday. Jenna raised hundreds of pounds for Dementia UK after her beloved gran's sudden diagnosis last Christmas and is passionate about using her platform to raise awareness of the heartbreaking disease. The brunette stunner, who also competed in the pageant last year, has now secured a place in the Miss Great Britain national final in October. Jenna, a former St John Ogilvie High School pupil, told Lanarkshire Live:"Standing in that top two and seeing how emotional my family were felt nothing short of a moment slowed down in time. "I felt proud, proud of every single girl I have competed with. Altogether for our chosen charities we raised over £18,000. When you put us determined, hardworking girls in a room, change is made. "Visiting my gran's care home was my first stop. I've always kept her updated with my pageant journey and her reaction was one I'll never forget - there was tears and laughter." Jenna previously told how her family's lives were turned upside down when her gran's memory deteriorated and she was diagnosed with dementia at 71. She now aims to educate others on the whole process that comes with it and how it not only affects the older generation, but young people too. Jenna added: "For me my growth and progression from last year's heat already felt like a win, the pageant community welcomed me with open arms. We are all amazing women who are passionate to make change. "The directors Olivia and Katie McPike truly want the best for every single girl and treat us all like family, they put on an amazing show and give every single girl the most amazing opportunities." Jenna has now set her sights on the Miss Great Britain title as she bids for glory in the 80th anniversary finals this October. She continued: "While the nerves are rushing I smile every time, and I'm overcome with a huge sense of proudness to be representing Glasgow. I know Olivia and Katie will have my back every step of the way. "I'll always continue to spread the word of dementia and the information that people can access out there." And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Miss Great Britain Glasgow finalist raises dementia awareness after gran's shock diagnosis
Jenna Kinnaird has been named a finalist in the glitzy ceremony which will take place in Larkhall's Radstone Hotel on June 20. A big-hearted accounts assistant from Hamilton is raising awareness of a cause close to her heart as she sets her sights on the Miss Great Britain Glasgow crown next week. Jenna Kinnaird, who volunteers for Kilbryde Hospice, has been named a finalist in the glitzy ceremony which will take place in Larkhall's Radstone Hotel on June 20. The stunning 20-year-old brunette will compete against dozens of other beauties for the coveted title for the chance to win a place in the Miss Great Britain national final in October. And while the former St John Ogilvie High School pupil says it would be a "dream" to win the contest, Jenna, who is competing for the second year in a row, is most proud to be raising awareness and funds for Dementia UK following her gran's shock diagnosis. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today She told Lanarkshire Live:"My gran was 71 when she diagnosed with dementia at Christmas last year. She had been working as a home carer for people with memory loss right up to when she was diagnosed. It was very fast moving as she was working at the start of the week, and by the end of the week she could no longer live alone. "It completely turned our lives upside down when her memory deteriorated. I knew I had to look into how the dementia affected my gran's capability to live alone and wanted to educate others on the whole process that comes with it and how it not only affects the older generation, but young people too. "My family and I never thought dementia would be something that we would have to deal with so soon. I knew I had to use my platform to let people know there is help out there." As well as taking part in a charity run for Hamilton Judo Club, Jenna was determined to raise funds for Dementia UK after her gran's sudden illness. Last month she held a quiz night at Giovanni's Italian Kitchen restaurant in her hometown which raised over £600. Shy and introverted as a child, Jenna says pageanting has given her the confidence to shine on stage and she can't wait to show the judges all the good work she has been doing for her local community in the lead up to the final. Jenna will compete in four rounds on pageant day in the hope of being crowned Miss Great Britain Glasgow: interview, swimwear, fashion and eveningwear. Jenna added: "I was always really shy and anxious as a child. In school I was quite quiet, very introverted. "I've always been more confident on social media and was approached by Miss Great Britain Glasgow via Instagram. I just went for it and it definitely built my confidence so much that I decided to do it again this year. "I'm so excited to take part in the finals. I'm excited to show the judges all the work that I've put in this year, compared to last year. "I love my community and I love helping out so I want to show that I'm prepared to make that time for others. With all the things I've done and the people I've met, I already have a feeling of proudness. I'm getting to go up on that stage and show everything I've done which I feel really good about." She continued: "And raising money and awareness for a charity so close to my heart, it does already feel like I've won. It's everyone's dream to win, but I'd be so happy for any of the other girls to win as we've became such good friends, it's so nice to see. "My family are over the moon - they're my biggest supporters. And I don't drive so they're my taxi rides here, there and everywhere! My sister Hanna is autistic and really struggles with her confidence so she always tells me how much it means to her that I get up on the stage." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook?
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Daily Record
Scots beauty queen who witnessed pals' abusive relationships fights to protect women
Grace McCabe, whose work for women's safety was recognised by the United Nations, will compete for the crown of Miss Great Britain Glasgow. A Scots beauty queen has pledged to use her pageant platform to help end gender-based violence after years of tireless campaigning that has seen her recognised by the United Nations. Grace McCabe, from Strathaven, is one of the finalists for Miss Great Britain Glasgow and will take to the stage at the Radstone Hotel in Larkhall on June 20. The 21-year-old, who competed in last year's Miss Scotland pageant, will battle contenders in a number of rounds, including ones in fashion wear, swimwear and evening wear. If successful, she'll compete at the 80th anniversary of the national Miss Great Britain finals on Friday October 17 at the Athena in Leicester. However, behind the pageantry, lies a determined criminal law graduate with the aim of making Scotland safer for women and girls. She told the Daily Record: "I went into pageantry in an unconventional way. Many people enter pageants and then think of what charity they are going to support. Whereas I have campaigning for the safety of women since I was 15 years old. "I've witnessed domestic violence first-hand and had close friends in abusive relationships. Women are being killed by their partners every single day. I couldn't sit back anymore. "I realised people in pageants were making a big impact by raising loads of money and awareness. I wanted to push myself and build my confidence but also make a bigger impact than I am just now. "I owe it to women to use this platform to fight for their safety. Whether I win or not, I'll never stop fighting. This is my life's mission." The Glasgow Caledonian University law graduate previously co-led the Own Our Zone campaign with Girlguiding Scotland, which called for safer public spaces and was backed in the Scottish Parliament with a motion of support. Grace continued: "When I became lead volunteer with Girlguiding Scotland, it was just after Sarah Everard had been murdered. We wanted to do something real to make streets safer through better lighting, safer toilets and planners taking women's needs seriously. The campaign launched and we got backing in the Scottish Parliament. It was incredible." The campaign also earned Grace a nomination as a Safe Spaces Now Champion by UN Women UK, where she was shortlisted in the top six out of over 300 nominees for actively working to combat sexual harassment in public spaces. "I was the youngest one there at 20 years old," she said. "I stood alongside women who had changed laws. It was surreal – especially when I think about being bullied at school for speaking out. "I had a strong sense of right and wrong from a young age, but being a girl, I was constantly shut down. Now, I've stuck to my guns and it's paid off because I am able to help other women." The pageant hopeful began supporting Women's Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire after witnessing the horror of abuse and the tragic outcome that can come from it. In November, she raised over £1,000 and donated five carloads of makeup, toiletries and other essentials to help women escaping domestic abuse. She added: "Quite often with femicide, when male partners kill their female partners, that is the first time they have laid hands on them. However, there are usually warning signs. I knew I had to give back to a charity which supported women leaving these horrible situations. "The thing with domestic violence and rape there is never any justification for it. It is an epidemic that isn't talked about enough. I have had friends who have gone through it. That's the reason I do criminal law. "If I am fortunate enough to win, I hope that the increased platform and reach will mean I am able to share resources about prevention work to a wider audience. "I intend to inspire other girls to work on this issue because everyone has to be involved for us to end gender-based violence." 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'.
