42 - Sunday, December 3, 1989 - North Shore News Santa to visit NV rec centre AN OLD-FASHIONED Christmas party is being hosted by the staff at recCentre Karen Magnussen. Events include a visit from Santa and his elves and a Christmas carol sing-alone. Thai police didn’t help From page 40 the tour itinerary but where the guides get commission, and filthy restaurants with MSG-laden foods o This, of course, is not only a Thai problem — I've hit some perfectly dreadful tours in many parts of the world. As to how to protect yourself, the only possible safeguard is to book your tour through a reputa- ble hotel or through the local gov- ernment tourist office. Cruise ships, also, try to give their passengers a fair deal but they get burned too. If you have an hour to spare | can tell you about some of the awful shops and restaurants I’ve been guided to, especially in the Middle East. Slasgow new hub of tourist industry From page 41 in Europe) and streets of splendid Victorian architecture. Glasgow is also the home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose Glasgow School of Art is a shrine for architects and designers, and indeed the man who invented the rainproof coat lived in the city. And although arch-rival Edin- burgh has long nurtured a reputa- tion for being the seat of Scottish culture, thanks largely to its sum- mer festival, Glasgow is home to all but one of Scotland's perform- ing arts companies — the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and National Youth Orchestra for Scotland. Here also is the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and the innovative Glasgow Citizens Theatre. Glasgow’s central location and new energy have made it the hub of Scotland’s booming tourist in- dustry. Trains from London take just four hours and Prestwick Air- port is just 40 minutes away. Within an hour of a city hotel, visitors can be at Lock Lomond, playing golf ai Prestwick, Troon or Turnberry, visit the Burns country or be well on the Road to the Isles. And if time permits, there’s always Edinburgh. For more information, and schedules of events, contact the British Tourist Authority, Suite 600, 94 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Ont. M5R 3N3, tele- phone 416-961-8124. Why we ebhber HOPE Can you imagine what it's like to be told you have terminat cancer - to be offered no hope? The staf! of HOPE know, they've refused to die. They choose to fignt back. They believed that what they did personally could make a difference between fife and death. Ten years later, HOPE :s run by recovered cancer patients. | HOPE CANCER HEALTH CENTRE | 2574 W. Broadway 732-3412 The party will be held Wednes- day, Dec. 20, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m., at recCentre Karen Magnussen, 937 Lynn Valley Rd., North Van- couver. Bring the family and enjoy hot and conditions. Delco’s comprehensive selection ensures that you get the right batlery for the job, for most domestic or import cars and trucks. And don't forget they're backed by a limited war- ranty of up to 72 months. See us for warranty terms apple cider and horse-drawn sleizh rides around the facility. All activ- ities are included in the regular public skate admission fees. For more information contact the recreation centre at 984-934}. Enjoy world-class holiday cuisine atthe New World Harbourside Hotel, “Christmas around the World” Buffet. weekdays. Special Dinners and Brunches. Christmas & New Your's. For further information and reservatieas, call che Festive Desk. 689-9211. NEW WORLD HARBOURSIDE T1484 West tiastenps Street Nancouver BO Canada vad sha DAILY DEPARTURES FROM North Vancouver RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Cat! 681-8687 ONE DAY LIFT TICKET WiTH RETURN SKI EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION ADULT 549 | SENIOR § YOUTH °46 | CHILD ° Delco batteries keep you off the hook. This winter, don't be left out in the cold. Hook up with the name you can count on. AC-Detco. Delco stands for dependability, for sure-fire starts day in and day out. So don't get stuck at the side of the road. Let us install a new Delco battery for you today.