Glasgow 2014 has become a part of daily life in Barrhead and the world’s third biggest sporting event – drawing in global audiences of over a billion people – continues to thrill and excite.

Despite Barrhead’s own David Smith failing to secure a spot in the high jump final, Clydesider Pauline Sim has still been blown away by the reaction to the games.

The Cross Stobs woman, a nurse and medical student, told the News: “Everytime I leave the house in my Clydesider uniform I get a lot of smiles and hellos from people around Barrhead when I am going for the bus or the train.

“I think it is absolutely wonderful and the atmosphere around the games is absolutely electric.” Pauline is a team leader for spectator services and is lucky enough to be present at some of the biggest events taking place across the city, including the opening ceremony at Celtic Park, the rugby sevens at Ibrox and athletics events in Hampden.

And the 35-year-old can’t get enough of the friendly atmosphere at the events.

She continued: “The atmosphere at every venue has been absolutely buzzing, even when Scotland aren’t doing well the people are still throwing their support behind the other countries and teams.

“It isn’t a case of Scotland are out let’s go home, and there is a lot of good banter going around as people come and go from the stadium.” Pauline, also a talented classical musician, has also had dozens of photo opportunities with athletes from across the participating countries, but admits the stars of the show so far have been the Scottish Terriers which led the teams out at the opening ceremony.

She said: “The owners were so proud and everyone was coming up and petting them and saying hello it was great fun.

“It has also been a pleasure to meet all the athletes and they have been really great in stopping to take pictures with people, shaking hands and giving out high fives.” Pauline, who is also has been doing her best to bring a bit of the atmosphere back to Barrhead with her. She added: “My sister has been taking her family along to the games and she’s a teacher so she has been going along with the school kids too.

“I think the whole thing has been fantastic and while it is extremely busy it is all worth while because of the atmosphere and joy it brings to people.

“You can see that everyone is having a great time, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I feel priviliged to be a part of.

“We won’t see another games in Glasgow in our lifetime, so it was a no brainer to get involved.”