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June 2023

26 June 2023 - Staff Offer - 2 for 1 tickets for 2023 Cycling Worlds Championships : selected sessions

UCI 2 for 1 ticket offer

The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships are taking place in Scotland from 3-13 August this year!

It is the first time that 13 different UCI World Championships will be held at the same place at the same time, and we'll be welcoming over 8000 elite and amateur athletes from over 120 countries!

As a special thank you to all staff for their hard work in supporting the Cycling World Championships, 2 for 1 tickets are being made available for selected sessions.  

Use promotional code 2023UCI on the links below to benefit from this special offer - there's a limited number of tickets available so make sure you don't miss out!

Track Cycling at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome - morning sessions on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 August

Don't miss out on the unique atmosphere of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome as riders reach warp speeds battling it out across a range of events. For the first time in a World Championships, para track and track will take place in the same session, as the planets best cyclists vie to take the prize. Find out more about track and para-cycling track.

Mountain Bike Downhill at Nevis Range, Fort William - Thursday 3 August

Tickets are selling like hot cakes for the Mountain Bike Downhill - so grab your opportunity to experience the immense atmosphere of Nevis Range and the UCI Downhill World Championships. Thursday 3 August is the perfect chance to get to grips with the stunning Fort William course, and up close and personal with the best riders in the world in the all-access pit lane. The day also features the highly competitive Junior riders attempting to qualify for the Finals. Find out more about Mountain Bike Downhill.

Mountain Bike Cross-Country at Glentress Forest, Tweed Valley - Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 August

Mountain Bike Cross-Country is fast and furious. Choose from Cross-Country Short Track, lasting an intense 20 minutes, whilst riders tackle a quick 1.5km course that allows for overtaking, sprinting and stunning viewing; or the gruelling hour-long cross-country race, where riders complete a set number of laps on a brand-new course. After an elbow-to-elbow brawl at the start line sorts the strongest riders from the rest, it's a test of endurance, stamina and tactics.Find out more about Mountain Bike Cross-Country.

7 June 2023 - Celebrate Together with Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving - June 2023

Giving Together means Charities receive more money to support all the good causes we care about but without costing you the earth.

One million UK employees donate to charity through Payroll Giving and here's why:

  • It is tax effective.
  • It's flexible.
  • It's personal.
  • It makes a difference.

Feel in control of when you donate, how much you donate and who you donate to. Supporting a charity is personal so do it your way!

Your Payroll Giving scheme gives you the opportunity to donate to the charity you love direct from your pay making it the most secure, tax-effective way to give.

Donating through Payroll Giving means you will save money as the tax is given back at source,for example, a £10 donation to your favourite charity would only cost you £8 if you are a standard rate taxpayer.  View our Payroll Giving calculator by clicking here

You and your charity will feel good when you sign up to support your charity today by visiting https://udon8.org/glasgowcitycouncil  and completing the simple form.

 

7 June 2023 - Just five minutes could save your life

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This Cervical Screening Awareness Week 19 - 24 June, we're taking the opportunity to remind you that just five minutes could save your life.

That's right a five-minute smear test can stop cancer before it starts.

Even if you expect everything is fine, don't ignore your screening invite if you receive one.  Head over to Jo's Trust for lots more information and advice, particularly if you're nervous about taking the test.

See details on Cervical Screening at NHS Inform or visit https://www.getcheckedearly.org/earlier-the-better/screening-programmes

 

7 June 2023 - "Complete game changer": join during June to enter the prize draw

Glasgow Credit Union - win £50 in prize draw

Formed in 1989 with the purpose of improving the financial wellbeing of Glasgow City Council workers, Glasgow Credit Union has grown over years to become the UK's largest and most successful credit union.

With a partnership spanning over 30 years, everyone working for the council is eligible to join and membership is free. Over 7,000 council staff are already experiencing the benefits of membership with Glasgow Credit Union!

Benefits of joining include:

  • Save direct from your wages every payday
  • A hassle-free way to become a regular saver with the comfort of free Life Savings Protection
  • Exclusive access to personal loans up to £25,000
  • Exclusive access to member-only mortgages, including our 95% mortgage
  • 24-hour access to your account via our website and mobile app
  • Become part of a local, mutual organisation that puts members and the Glasgow community first
  • Savings protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Anthony Oliver, Corporate Procurement Unit in Chief Executive's Department stated: "Saving direct from my wages is a complete game changer and makes setting money aside each month so much easier. I have been a member for over 10 years and during that time it has helped me save for holidays, Christmas and my first house. It's also handy if you ever need to borrow and the loan repayments come straight from your salary which again, makes things feel easier. I have recommended Glasgow Credit Union to countless colleagues over the years and would still have no hesitation in doing so today."

Join before 30 June to enter a £50 prize draw!

Joining Glasgow Credit Union is free and easy. Every council family employee who joins before 30 June will be entered into a prize draw to win £50.

Don't delay, join today!

More information

To become a member, all you need to do is save a regular amount from your salary each month. Find out more at: https://www.glasgowcu.com/gcc-join-today/

 

7 June 2023 - Best Brain Foods: join free webinar to find out more

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Healthy Eating Week is 12-16 June - join us for HSF's Healthy Eating Week webinar called

Nutrition in the workplace: best brain food.

Intuitively, many of us know what is healthy or unhealthy to eat; but which foods are we choosing to 'fuel' us and how well are they living up to their expectations?

To use the analogy, we shouldn't be putting diesel in a petrol car- it may run for a while but what lasting damage does it do to the engine. Let's take a look at the 'Best Brain Foods' and how they impact on our mood and performance for Healthy Eating Week 2023

For more information on the session, speaker and how to register, visit https://www.hsf.co.uk/webinars

 

7 June 2023 - Glasgow Mela 25 June

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Glasgow Mela returns to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 25 June.

Since 1990, this free multi-cultural festival has been bringing music, dance, arts and vibrancy to the heart of Glasgow's West End.

Come along to enjoy 20 local, national and international acts across two stages, as well as delicious food stalls, writing workshops, market vendors and activities for all ages and interests.

More information and to plan you visit go to https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues/glasgow-mela

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