Rise in young athletes at Giffnock
AFTER recent events like the London Olympics, the number of children signing up for a local athletic club in East Renfrewshire has gone sky-high.
An overwhelming 187 new members have signed up to Giffnock North Amateur Athletics Club plus making a total of 17 new volunteers and 18 coaches.
Councillor Mary Montague said: “It’s brilliant to see our young people so inspired by the London Olympics and the forthcoming commonwealth games in Glasgow.”