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Gary Maguire MBE was born on the 19th October 1978 in the Gorbals and grew up in Arden and Govan where he attended St Anthony's Primary School and St Gerard's Secondary School.

Gary is married to Andrew and is employed as a Cultural Services Coordinator managing CLD programmes, Libraries and Community Facilities for Glasgow Life.

Gary has a BA in Community Education and an MSc in Advanced Professional Studies from the University of Strathclyde and also studied at the University of Western Sydney.

Gary was named Scottish Youth Work Manager of the Year in 2012.

In January 2015, Gary was named on the New Years honours list, receiving an MBE for services to the community of the South West of Glasgow.

Gary lost his mother Margaret in July 2012 to Familial Amyloidosis a rare kidney disorder which effects 1 in every 100,000 families. In 2013, Gary established the Purple Ball in memory of his mum and in aid of Kidney Research UK.

Gary also featured on the BAFTA award winning episode 'Jackie and John' of BBC Three's Don't Tell The Bride which was also voted best episode ever.