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From the President        

Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of the victims of the recent atrocities in Paris. It is impossible to make any sense of the appalling images that we have seen on our TV screens and newspapers over the weekend. The terrible events in Paris on 13th November, coming so close after the bombings in Beirut and the downing of a Russian passenger jet flying home from Sharm El Sheik the previous week, serve to remind us that there are fanatics out there that will stop at nothing and target anyone to try and destroy our freedom and way of life.

Despite some of the negative publicity in the media, I do think that the airlines and operators have done a pretty good job in very difficult circumstances to repatriate and rebook passengers caught up in the problems. Of course it is inconvenient for many, but sometimes we have to see the bigger picture. The lives that have been lost and changed forever....

As for the longer term impact on the Travel and Tourism business, unfortunately, we will have to wait and see.
 
Under such circumstances, it hardly seems appropriate to mention our annual SPAA Travel Awards night. But I would just like to congratulate all the winners and commiserate with the runners up and nominees - there will always be next year!
 
Just a reminder that the Glasgow event of the Scottish Travel Agents Roadshow (STAR) takes place at the Glasgow City Hotel on the evening of Tuesday 24th November. There will be lots of great exhibitors and prizes - so please make sure you come along.
 
Also save the date for the SPAA Christmas Lunch on Thursday 10th December at the 29 Club Glasgow - always a great wee event!

                    Alan Glen - SPAA President


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SPAA Diary 2015

Tuesday 24 November : STAR Exhibition - Glasgow                           #STARgla
Don't miss it! Great Exhibitors + Great Prizes - Register now at [email protected]

Thursday 10 December : Annual Christmas Lunch - Glasgow         #SPAAchristmas

For details visit www.spaa.org , or contact Janice Hogarth at [email protected]


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Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of people with autism throughout the whole life journey. As the largest provider of autism-specific services in Scotland, the charity deliver a wide range of support options for children and adults each focused on improving quality of life. In addition, Scottish Autism seek to share their knowledge and expertise with parents, carers and other professionals in order to promote understanding and the development of skills and strategies needed to provide the best care and support for people with autism.

Scottish Autism provides a range of family and professional support that is made possible through generous public donations and fundraising activities. Activities include the Autism Advice Line (click) which offers emotional and practical support to individuals with autism, families and professionals. A team of dedicated autism advisors are on hand to provide a direct first response to families looking for support, information and guidance.

Right Click (view below) is Scottish Autism's online support programme for parents and
carers of individuals with autism, offering three distinct programmes including the young 
child, teen and adult.  This online programme enables parents to further understand autism and develop effective skills and strategies to support their family.

Right Click
Right Click

To find out more about autism and how it affects individuals, please visit this interactive animated resource click here
 
For more information on how you can help support families affected by autism and get involved in fundraising click here



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