Did you miss Friday's Children In Need spectacular from Glasgow?

The talented cast members teamed up with The Gospel Truth Choir for a stirring rendition of 'Last Request'. We hear the actors spent a lot of time practising the song in their dressing rooms but they had only one rehearsal together as a group before they went on stage - talk about nerve-wracking!

The sound of singing Shieldinch featured a host of cast members: Libby McArthur, Eileen McCallum, Tom Urie, Neil McNulty, Pamela Byrne, Taryam Boyd, Rian John, Holly Jack, and Reanne Farley all joined in.

You can watch highlights from Children in Need Rocks Scotland, and take a wander backstage and meet the stars with a selection of exclusive clips.

Members of the River City cast made an all-singing appearance with The Gospel Truth Choir at Children in Need Rocks Scotland last night. Take a look at exclusive pictures from the cast's glittering gospel gig at Glasgow's SECC - looks like much fun was had!

You can still donate to Children in Need by visiting their website.

Watch out for some Sheildinch residents who'll be making an appearance at this year's Children in Need extravaganza.
Children in Need Rocks Scotland will be on BBC One Scotland on Friday 19 November from 19.00.
John Barrowman and Jackie Bird will present this year's show which will be coming live from Glasgow's SECC. Singer Alexandra Burke, chart-topping popsters McFly and boy band The Wanted will be among the acts joining Pudsey on stage.

So keep your eyes peeled for familiar faces from River City on the live coverage of Children in Need Rocks Scotland.

Photo of Ryan Fletcher in 'Beautiful Burnout' courtesy of Gavin Evans/NTS

A play whose cast is nearly fifty per cent River City alumni is touring the country's theatres to rave reviews. Beautiful Burnout by Bryony Lavery is a buzzing piece of physical theatre set in a Glasgow gym. It tells the story of aspiring champions, battling for success in the world of one of the most controversial sports - boxing.

Stuffed with great choreography, set on an innovative raised stage and featuring a pounding soundtrack by Underworld, the play tells the story of young Cameron Burns and how his interest in boxing changes his life forever. Ryan Fletcher, who played River City's Vader, continues his stage success in the role of Cameron. Lorraine McIntosh, aka Deek's mum Alice Henderson, plays Cameron's mum and she has a mixed attitude towards her son's passion. Lorriaine discussed her role when the play premiered at the Edinburgh Festival in August.

Photo of Ewan Stewart in 'Beautiful Burnout' courtesy of Johan Persson/NTS

In another lead role is Ewan Stewart, who played ex-con and Shieldinch boxing club svengali Daniel McKee. Ewan plays a boxing coach, who's charged with training up the ambitious young boxing talent.

You can catch the National Theatre of Scotland's production of Beautiful Burnout playing various venues in Scotland and England, before it heads to New York in 2011.

Friday 23 July is 80s day on Radio Scotland. There'll be a day of programming inspired by the decade of the filofax, Frankie and The Kids from Fame. In this mood of nostalgia we thought we'd take a look back in time and see what connections we can spot between River City and the world of 80s music!

As Glasgow's a city of music it's not surprising that, at one stage or another, many of the River City cast, past and present, have dipped their toes into the world of pop and rock.

During the 1980s Deacon Blue brought their anthemic soul-tinged rock to a world stage. At the forefront, singing her heart out, was Lorraine McIntosh, who played Deek's troubled mum Alice.

We hear on the River City grapevine that Libby McArthur, aka Gina Rossi, was in a band called Sophisticated Boom Boom. They performed in some Peel Sessions. Meanwhile, in another 80s connection, Juan Pablo di Pace, who played Jo Rossi's illicit other half Luca, made an appearance in the video for a song first made popular by Steve Winwood in 1982. The 2004 video by Eric Prydz for 'Call on Me' featured Juan Pablo enjoying a rigorous work-out.

So you love River City and you also are fond of gardening - we have the ideal opportunity for you to combine your two hobbies!

Radio Scotland's Out of Doors will be broadcasting live from a YMCA in Bellshill on Sunday 23 May - with Shieldinch's own Deek and Bob on hand to help.

But the lads need some assistance. Why not come along and join the team for a fun, free Springwatch Wild Day Out? You could help transform a patch of land into a wildlife-friendly spot. Presenter Euan McIlwraith will be joined by the River City stars, Gordon McCorkell and Stephen Purdon, and they'll be getting their hands dirty.

They'll be at the YMCA, Orbiston, Bellshill, in North Lanarkshire. You are more than welcome to join them! If you can't come along to Bellshill, then tune into Out of Doors on BBC Radio Scotland at 1100.

Events like this are happening nationswide, so find out where the nearest Springwatch Wild Day Out event is happening. Only in Ormiston can you see Deek and Bob getting their hands dirty.