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Your week in the stars! Horoscope by Angel Anne Smith
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Hope for Community Projects with new Law Plans for greater local decision making
A NEW law will make it easier for communities to take over public sector land and buildings, reform the community right to buy and give communities greater say in the provision of services. The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill is designed to strengthen and nurture community participation and encourage enterprising community development. Communities will be able to identify and ask
for any public sector land or buildings that they feel they could make better use of than its current owner. The decision whether to transfer that asset will be based on which proposed use would provide the greatest benefit to the community. Local authorities will have a duty to provide allotments linked to and triggered by actual demand and to protect permanent allotment sites from closure. CONTINUE ON PAGE 2
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Where current allotment provision is not sufficient to satisfy demand, the local authority will be under a duty to keep waiting lists below a specified target whether by acquiring land or otherwise. There will be new duties to strengthen Community Planning, so that public sector agencies work as one to deliver better outcomes for communities Views will also be invited on how communities might benefit from legislation to improve the national and local focus on improving outcomes, currently implemented through Scotland Performs. The Bill also proposes: • Streamlining and extending the existing community right to buy to cover urban and rural communities as part of our ambition to have 1 million acres in community ownership by 2020. • Providing new powers to help councils deal with defective and dangerous
buildings, and to provide local relief schemes on business rates. • Increasing transparency about the management and use of Common Good assets. Launching the Bill consultation at Castlemilk Stables in Glasgow, Local Government and Planning Minister Derek Mackay said: “Scotland’s people are its greatest asset and it is only with the confidence that comes with independence that people will be able to fully determine their own futures. “The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill is about people and communities taking their own decisions about their future. “The Bill will help community groups to take over public land and buildings where they think they can make better use of them than their current public sector owners. “This Bill will also reform the community right to buy, giving urban communities in Scotland same rights as rural commu-
nities, where it is in the public interest. “Rules on Scotland’s allotments will also be simplified. Allotments foster a community spirit and provide a range of benefits such as a cheap source of fresh fruit and vegetables, and therefore a healthy diet.” COSLA President, Cllr David O’Neill, today welcomed the consultation saying: “COSLA welcomes the extension of the duty of Community Planning to encompass the whole of the public sector, which we believe will improve how partners work together locally and deliver better outcomes for our communities. “We are also delighted to see the Scottish Government being explicit in its commitment to local democracy. “To this end, COSLA will be arguing that the European Charter for Local Self-Government, mentioned in the consultation, should be enacted as part of the Bill, thus guaranteeing the political,
administrative and financial independence of local authorities.” Jennifer Wallace, Policy Manager at the Carnegie UK Trust said: “We welcome todays publication of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill which contains a range of proposals that we believe will help Scotland’s communities to thrive. “In particular, we support the proposal to place a duty on Scottish Ministers to develop, consult on and publish the outcomes they seek for the people of Scotland. Scotland is already recognised as an international leader on measuring wellbeing through its use of Scotland Performs. “The proposals would put this approach on the statute books, enabling and requiring future governments to also set out their own vision for improving the wellbeing of the people of Scotland, and ensuring that we can hold them to account for progress towards better outcomes.”
12 Candidates for Shettleston By-Election Twelve candidates will contest the by-election in the Shettleston ward of Glasgow City Council following the death of popular Labour Councillor George Ryan. Polling day will be on Thursday 5 December 2013. The battle will be largely between the 2 main parties in Glasgow, the Labour Party and the SNP. Speaking to the Re-Gen, Labour candidate Martin Neill said: “This is a by election nobody wanted. It is clear from being out campaigning just how much people valued George Ryan’s work as their local representative. “As an East End resident I take pride in the regeneration work that has been undertaken by the Labour-led administration at Glasgow City Council. Myself and the Labour team will be out and about spending the next 4 weeks speaking to as many people as possible.” The full list of candidates are:
Charles Baillie, Britannica Tommy Ball, Scottish Socialist Party - People Not Profit. Jamie Cocozza, Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition Laura Doherty, Scottish National Party (SNP) Alasdair Duke, Scottish Green Party John Flanagan, No Bedroom Tax - No Welfare Cuts. Raymond McCrae, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Victor Murphy, Scottish Christian Party ‘Proclaiming Christ’s Lordship’ Martin Neill, Scottish Labour Party James Speirs, Scottish Liberal Democrats Arthur Misty Thackeray, UKIP. James Trolland, Scottish Democratic Alliance There is still time to register to vote by post. Anyone who wishes to do so should contact the Electoral Registration Officer on 0141 2874444 or via www. glasgow.gov.uk/elections.
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Community remembers Victoria YoMo show they Cross Heroes on Armistice Day have the moves THIS week saw veterans, politicians and locals gather at Bridgeton Cross to remember some of the heroes who sacrificed their lives in conflicts throughout history. And Bridgeton in the heart of the East End has a special place for those wishing to pay tribute, being the home of no fewer than 3 Victoria Cross recipients. Thanks to the campaigning efforts of locals and Clyde Gateway to have Major John Simpson, Piper James Cleland and Private Henry May recognised for their bravery, Bridgeton Cross now has a permanent memorial after the restoration 3 years ago.
THE Youth Charity YoMO has paid tribute to their volunteers at their 2013 Awards Ceremony earlier this month. Over 50 volunteers have given their time and expertise by giving a combined 2000 hours to help young people in their community. Over 100 people packed out the Glenburn Centre for the awards ceremony. Certificates awarded included: • Introduction of Young Peoples Grant Making • Developing Decision Making Skills • Preparing to Volunteer • Bronze, Silver and Gold Youth Achievement Awards • Saltire Awards • Heart Start training; and • Anti Bullying peer edu-
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration in the British Army, awarded for “valour in the face of the enemy.” It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals and can be presented to a person of any rank in any service and to civilians under military command.
Who Eusebi’s are and what they do is simple, seasonal, sensational and authentic - superb product and superlative service beyond all expectation is @ the heart of who we are & what we do
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Eusebi’s in Shettleston Road voted best takeaway in Scotland
cator After the presentations everyone enjoyed something to eat before the young volunteers were presented with a YoMo volunteer hooded jumper. A bit of dancing and some fun and games meant that an enjoyable night was had by all. A wee surprise was in store for the young volunteers as 4 limos turned up to whisk them away in luxury. All the staff and volunteers would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended on the night to celebrate with the award winners. Thanks also go to FUSE and Easthall who helped during the evening.
every picture tells a story... Real people real passion
Superbly sourced foods and wines - every event and day - that is the Eusebi Way. The Real People in the photo are Eddie and Gina, husband and wife who began the Eusebi Story, they brought the cool, the delicious product and the love of good healthy food to Glasgow - the story continues through their daughter Giovanna who honours their values to this and every day, working to ensure that the
best and the exclusive are showcased in their shop and ‘on the road’ - always. Giovanna works and consults with the leading european artisan producers, brands, venues and 5* hotels ensuring that authentic Italian Cool can be bespoke and enjoyed in Glasgow, the UK and beyond.
The Eusebi Deli at 793 Shettleston Road, Glasgow G32 7NN • T. 0141 763 0399
AN East End delicatessen has been celebrating this month after being voted the best takeaway in Scotland. The award was given to ownerW Giovanna Eusebi
at the annual Scottish Italian Awards.W The deli on Shettleston Road has a long history in the area with the Eusebi family having worked and served people in
the East End for 4 generations. They have been at their current address at 793 Shettleston Road for over 45 years. Speaking to the Re-Gen about the award, Giovanna said: “This is great recognition for our shop. We pride ourselves on getting the authentic Italian ingredients for our gourmet meals and deli.
I personally travel to Italy to meet suppliers and find exciting new flavours for our recipes. “Whether it is Sicily, Calabria, Rome or Bologna, I will travel across the country to find the best wines, meats, oils, cheese and pasta for our customers.” But it is not just Italian ingredients that makes Eusebi’s so special, with local produc-
ers providing fresh fish, meat and vegetables. And many of the dishes will have their own Scottish twist on the Italian classic. Giovanna and her staff have been recognised for their innovative gourmet ‘take-away’ style ready meals that make people travel across the city to sample. “The hard work of our staff is important so this award
is a great achievement for them. But most of all I want to thank our loyal customers who voted to give us this award. “They are the driving force behind my passion for good quality authentic Italian food.” To check out what’s on the menu at Eusebi’s, 793 Shettleston Road, visit the website on www.eusebi-food.co.uk.
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Friday 15th November 2013
Your Horoscope Predictions By Anne Smith
Aries
(21 March - 20 April)
There is a real sense of adventure where love is concerned this month, you are discovering how, special and unique your personality is, others may find you or this new revelation a little dramatic, but grin and bare it as the new you evolves.
Taurus
(21 April - 21 May)
Slow and steady is your key phrase this month, as paying attention to what is occurring as you slowly reveal your plans, there could be a new project which connects to a hobby which opens up a new opportunity.
Gemini
(22 May - 21 June)
It seems as if it has been one step forward and two back of late but the good news is the new moon phase on the 3rd has caused a more realistic and movement in the direction you desire, go you!
Cancer
(22 June - 23 July)
Leo
(24 July - 23 Aug)
A great month to blow away the cobwebs or to start a project you have been thinking about for some time, there is a fresh feel to you this month and people are drawn to your positive approach, try not to overload your commitments.
Time to go back to the drawing board and strip all plans bare as you got a little lost there for a while, refocus and keep eye on your goals and one step at a time is your key phrase this month, no need to rush!
Virgo
(24 August - 23 Sep)
Hold on tight as life takes on a faster and much more demanding pace, keep yourself true to your core values and you will land on your feet, remember discernment is key this month so look at all facts before making a measured decision.
Libra
(24 Sep - 23 Oct)
The inner light or eureka moment happens for you this month as a sudden dawning or reality helps you blast your way through the red tape which previously clouded your judgement.
Scorpio
(24 Oct - 22 Nov)
The sun is still in your sign which brings you a feeling of inner relief and calmness, there is a situation about to be revealed which will need careful examining, before you make a decision, stick to facts.
Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec) A testing time for you who is normally so carefree you feel the ground shift before your feet, this uneasiness will soon stop as the sun approached your sign, and then you can become the receiver of good news in abundance.
Capricorn
(22 Dec - 20 Jan)
Aquarius
(21 Jan - 19 Feb)
Pisces
(20 Feb - 20 Mar)
It is a month where you will feel under a little bit of pressure as you will have to think out of the box as well as being flexible and going with a last-minute changes in stead of the tried and tested ways however this new adaptable you will grow on you and others and leaves you feeling positively refreshed
Aquarius January 20 – Feb 19 There is a feeling of evolvement in your sign this month it is as if you are become who and what you are meant to be this month, a great month to follow your intuition too.
It is a month to focus on your creative abilities as well as selfcare, you are a sensitive little fish this month, so spend time alone doing what you want to do and give yourself some nurturing.
What is guilt and how do you cope with it?. Guilt is an emotional warning sign that most people learn through their normal childhood social development. Its purpose is to let us know when we’ve done something wrong. It prompts us to re-examine our behavior so that we don’t end up making the same mistake twice. Its amazing how quickly guilt can kick in for the smallest, most meaningless things in our lives. Guilt works best to help us grow and mature when our behavior has been offensive or hurtful to others or ourselves. If you feel guilty for saying something offensive to another person,or putting work over your family, that’s a warning sign with a purpose: Change your behavior or else lose your friends or family. We can still choose to ignore our guilt but then we do so at our own peril. This is known as “healthy” or “appropriate” guilt because it serves a purpose in trying to help redirect our moral or behavioral compass. The problem arises when your behavior isn’t something that needs examining, nor is it something that needs to be changed. For example, a lot of first-time mums feel bad about going back to work part-time, fearful it may cause unknown damage to their child’s normal development. That’s simply not the case in most situations, however, and most children have a normal, healthy development even when both parents work. There’s nothing to feel guilty about, and yet we still do. This is known as “unhealthy” or “inappropriate” guilt because it serves no rational purpose. If you’re feeling guilty for eating five bars chocolate in a row, that’s your brain’s way of trying to get the message to you about a behavior you probably already recognize is a little extreme.
Such behavior may be self-destructive and ultimately harmful to your health and well-being. So the rational purpose of this guilt is simply to try and convince you to change this behavior. If your guilt is for a specific and rational purpose – e.g., it’s healthy guilt – take action to fix the problem behavior. While many of us are gluttons for self-punishment, ongoing guilt weighs us down as we try and move forward in life. Healthy guilt is telling us we need to do something different in order to repair relationships important to us (or our own self-esteem). Unhealthy guilt’s purpose, on the other hand, is only to make us feel badly for little legitimate reason.) While sometimes we already know the lesson guilt is trying to teach us, it will return time and time again until we’ve actually learned the lesson fully. It can be frustrating, but it seems to be the way guilt works for most people. The sooner we “learn the lesson” – e.g., make amends, work to not engage in the same hurtful behavior in the future, etc. – the sooner the guilt will disappear. If successful, it will never return for that issue again. Accept. you did something wrong or hurtful, you will have to accept that you cannot change the past. But you can make amends for your behavior, if and when it’s appropriate. Do so, apologize, or make-up for the inappropriate
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behavior in a timely manner, but then let it go. The more we focus on believing we need to do something more, the more it will continue to bother us and interfere with our relationships with others. Guilt is usually very situational. That means we get into a situation, we do something inappropriate or hurtful, and then we feel badly for a time. Either the behavior wasn’t so bad or time passes, and we feel less guilty. If we recognize the problem behavior and take action sooner rather than later, we’ll feel better about things (and so will the other person) and the guilt will be alleviated. Obsessing about it, however, and not taking any type of compensatory behavior (such as apologizing, or changing one’s negative behavior) keeps the bad feelings going. Accept and acknowledge the inappropriate behavior, make your amends, and then move on. Guilt’s purpose isn’t to make us feel bad just for the sake of it. The feeling of guilt is trying to get our attention so that we can learn something from the experience. If we learn from our behavior, we’ll be less likely to do it again in the future. If I’ve accidentally said something insulting to another person, my guilt is telling me I should (a) apologize to the person and (b) think a little more before I open my mouth.
If your guilt isn’t trying to correct an actual mistake you made in your behavior (e.g., it’s unhealthy guilt), then there’s not a whole lot you need to learn. Instead of learning how to change that behavior, a person can instead try to understand why a simple behavior most people wouldn’t feel guilty about is making one feel guilty. For instance, I felt guilty for spending some time playing a game during regular work hours. Since I work for myself, however, I don’t really keep “regular work hours,” but it’s hard for me to change that mindset after years of working for others. Nobody is perfect, even our friends or family members who appear to lead perfect, guilt-free lives. Striving for perfection in any part of our lives is a recipe for failure, since it can never be attained. We all make mistakes and many of us go down a path in our lives that can make us feel guilty later on when we finally realize our mistake. The key, however, is to realize the mistake and accept that you’re only human. Don’t engage in days, weeks or months of self-blame or battering your self-esteem because you should’ve known, should’ve acted differently, or should’ve been an ideal person. You’re not, and neither am I. That’s just life. Guilt is one of those emotions that we feel is telling us something important. Be aware that not every emotion, and certainly not every guilty feeling, is a rational one that has a purpose. Focus on the guilt that causes loved ones or friends harm. And remember to be skeptical the next time you feel guilty – is it trying to teach you something rational and helpful about your behavior, or is it just an emotional, irrational response to a situation? The answer to that question will be your first step to helping you better cope with guilt in the future.
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7. South Park character (7) 9. Cognisant (5) 10. Vestment worn by priests (3) 11. From Montevideo perhaps? (9) 12. Mess up (5) 14. Emitting a smell (7) 16. Ban on trade (7) 18. Small column or pillar (5) 19. Type of biscuit (9) 20. Large flightless bird (3) 21. White of an egg (5) 22. Vegetables battered and deep-fried (7)
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1. Word game (8) 2. Dull (4) 3. Attack from hiding (6) 4. Capital of Mozambique (6) 5. Male singing voice (8) 6. Cruel (4) 8. One who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system (11) 13. Sled (8) 15. Kitchen utensil (8) 17. Place to stay on holiday (6) 18. Warm and humid (6) 19. Canines (4) 20. Small ornamental bag (4)
Friday 15th November 2013
Emirates Arena plays host to Cycling Stars Sir Chris Hoy watches Scottish Stars of the future SCOTTISH Cycling has unveiled a strong team of home grown riders to race Revolution Series Round 2 in Glasgow’s Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome on Saturday 30th November. The man himself will also be in attendance at the venue that bears his name. James McCallum, Callum Skinner, Ross Edgar, Evan Oliphant, John Paul, Charline Joiner and Kayleigh Brogan will be among the Scottish riders competing at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome later this month. Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy will be in Glasgow for Revolution Series Round 2 to see the HOY Future Stars in action and launch the first track bike in his HOY range. Hoy wrote on Twitter last week: “Very excited to finally unveil my first
@HOYbikes track bike as well as 650c youth track & road models @ RevolutionUK round 2 in Glasgow!” A blend of endurance and sprint racing will unfold across two sessions (1pm-4pm and 7pm-10pm) with Elite Championship, UCI qualification and HOY Future Stars points on offer. Councillor Archie Graham, Chair of Glasgow Life and Executive
Committee Member for the Commonwealth Games, said: “The Revolution Series is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Glasgow and Scotland to come along and watch world class cyclists compete in our fantastic £113 million Emirates Arena. I really hope the home crowd comes out in their droves to support the strong Scottish team we have competing.
“We are committed to bringing major sporting events to the city and developing sport at all levels. Getting the chance to see some of their cycling heroes will help to inspire future generations to get involved in the sport.” A free shuttle bus service to Glasgow city centre will operate from the Emirates Arena after the evening session.
Letters to remind serving soldiers of home this Christmas MSP for Glasgow Region Bob Doris is writing to a serving soldier as part of a campaign to remind troops of home over Christmas. The campaign, run by Support our Soldiers and backed by Barr and Tunnocks (who between them are also contributing 220 cases of goodies), asks MSPs to write a “bluey” to one of the Desert Rats troops stationed in Afghanistan to let them know how much their service is appreciated. MSPs from all parties are taking part. The Glasgow MSP also met with Jimmy Sinclair, the last surviving veteran of the original Desert Rats. Bob said: “It is heartening to see Scotland’s Parliament come together to show our support for our forces overseas. “The Christmas period is a time of rest for many, when they can be with families and loved ones. That’s not
an option for our soldiers, who will be in Afghanistan serving their country. “With Armistice Day approaching, it was also good to meet in Parliament with veteran Jimmy Sinclair, who is supporting the MSP initiative to send letters to our forces this Christmas. Aged 102, Jimmy is a remarkable man, a member of the original Desert Rats who served in World War 2 at El Alamein and Monte Cassino. “Today’s forces deserve all our support, and sending a Christmas letter to the front line is just a small gesture to remind them that they are in our thoughts.”
‘Service with a smile’ at Park Dental Company Park Dental Company has been celebrating their 1st year anniversary since opening of their new clinic in the East End of Glasgow. The practice has gone from strength to strength since opening at 19 Main Street, Bridgeton. Offering a wide range of cosmetic treatments as well as dental care, Park Dental Company is hoping that next year will be just as successful. Dentists Elise and Cate have a wealth of experience dealing with the public, especially when a patient hasn’t been to the dentist for a while or might be a little nervous about getting treatment. Speaking to the Re-Gen, Elise said: “Having worked in the local area for a year now I feel like Park Dental are an established part of the community. I know how important it is that people have a dentist that they can feel confident and comfortable going to see. “We pride ourselves on giving people free, confidential consultations in a friendly and welcoming en-
vironment. Just get in touch if you have any questions.” Cate said: “We get to meet some great people working in Bridgeton, it hardly feels like a year since we first opened our doors. We don’t just offer dental treatment, we have a whole new range of cosmetic procedures as well. “One thing is for sure though, we will always guarantee that the patients will have a smile.” From December both dentist will be offering sedation within the practice for the more nervous of patients.
If you are nervous about treatment, come along for a chat and find out more about how we can put you at ease and get you on your way to the perfect smile. Different types of procedures are available at the practice, including laser whitening, dermal fillers, wrinkle reductions, skin peels, dental implants and many more. So whether you are an NHS or private patient, why not get in touch with Park Dental Practice at 19 Main Street, Bridgeton, or call 0141 550 0014 to find out what they can do for you.
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Friday 15th November 2013
More North Glasgow people realise potential on Activate Programme
Joy Henderson receives her certificate from Patricia Ferguson MSP and Glasgow University’s Louise Sheridan
Active in their community - the graduates. ng homes Board Member Bill Rossine receives his certificate
Pat McDonald shows her delight
ng homes staff proudly display their certificates
Lynnda Wardle (Bridges Project) and Margaret Layden (ng homes) celebrate with Violet Uwera
Heather Gray with Special Guest
Springburn (East)
A FURTHER 24 local people have successfully completed the community development Activate course supported by ng homes and delivered by Glasgow University. The main aim of Activate is to give local people active in their communities an opportunity to reflect on what they do and why they do it in order for them to be more effective in working for the communities where they live and work. Activate strengthens local networks and people get a chance to listen to each other and see different ways of working together. In particular, having a group where there is a mixture of ages, ethnic backgrounds and work or voluntary experiences enables participants to think more deeply about the work they are doing, challenge their own views and that of others. The areas covered by the course include
Email: info@nghomes.net
Ned Donaldson House, 50 Reidhouse Street Springburn, Glasgow. G21 4LS Tel 0141 560 6000 Fax 0141 560 6005
the values and principles of community development, anti-discriminatory practice, power and participation, local and global links, group work, learning for change, monitoring and evaluation. Over the period of time that ng homes has partnered with the delivery of Activate it has brought together volunteers and staff from a number of local community organisations. These include Phoenix Futures, Red Road Family Centre, Young Peoples Futures, Children Inclusion Partnership, North Glasgow Food Initiative, Depot Arts, Faith in Throughcare, Bridges programme and ng homes itself. Amongst those being awarded at last week’s ceremony were Bill Rossine an ng homes board member and Fraser Porter a young volunteer on the ng Sports Legacy programme. Bill said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the Activate course and I was delighted to meet
Stephen Lauder - proud of his achievement
Website: www.nghomes.net
www.facebook.com/ngsportslegacy ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association
Possilpark (West)
Kenna Rossine House, 252 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5LF Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005
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William Forey celebrates his success on the night.
Liz Davies from Possilpark was all smiles
Heather Gray is pleased as punch. ng homes Commonwealth Apprentice Jennifer Paton is delighted with her success.
Stephanie McDougall with her award
so many enthusiastic people from our community.” Fraser said: “I think it’s a great course and would encourage people to do it. You learn so much not only from the excellent tutors but also from your fellow students.” Patricia Ferguson MSP for Springburn and Maryhill presented certificates to the group and said: “I always knew there were a lot of people hard at work in our communities and its great to see so many of them complete the Activate course. What I really like about Activate is it gives people the opportunity to go on from here and study at University.” ng homes was awarded the Bridges Award for Excellence in Employability recently from the Bridges project for their partnership working in relation to the Activate course.
Helen Martin, Senior Lecturer at Glasgow University said: “Activate also provides access to further and higher education with some students moving on to study with John Wheatley College (Working with Communities) and Glasgow University (BA Community Development). People progress into other areas of voluntary experience, further education or work. Everyone was very appreciative of the opportunity to get involved in the Activate Course.” Activate is open to anyone over 16 years of age and there is no upper age limit. Those that take part will learn about community work and local/global issues through discussion and group work. Anyone interested should contact Margaret Layden, Regeneration Manager on 0141 560 6000 or email mycommunity@ nghomes.net
Mark Shannon with his hard earned certificate
Eleanor Akintula loved the Activate course.
Springburn (East)
Email: info@nghomes.net
Ned Donaldson House, 50 Reidhouse Street Springburn, Glasgow. G21 4LS Tel 0141 560 6000 Fax 0141 560 6005
Karen Burt can’t hide her satisfaction
Danielle Cowan with her certificate
Local ng sports legacy volunteer Fraser Porter celebrates his latest success.
Website: www.nghomes.net
@ng_homes ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association
Possilpark (West)
Kenna Rossine House, 252 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5LF Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005
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New College for Glasgow Officially Launched GLASGOW Kelvin College celebrated its official opening last week. Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion at the College’s Springburn campus building. A creation of the merger between North Glasgow, Stow and John Wheatley Colleges, Glasgow Kelvin College promises to bring a new dynamic learning institution to the communities of north east Glasgow and beyond. It will combine the very best of each organisation to bring a range of specialism’s and expertise to all its learners, expanding and developing its unique approach to widening access. From its five campuses – City, West End, Springburn, Easterhouse and East End - the College will deliver programmes from introduc-
tory to degree level, with a focus on relevant workplace, vocational and personal development skills. The Cabinet Secretary said: “This is an exciting day for the staff and students of Glasgow Kelvin College. It is a tribute to their hard work that this milestone has been reached. “The aim of these reforms has always been about making the college sector work for students, communities, staff and employers and creating opportunities for them to thrive. “Colleges have a hugely important role in growing our local and national economies by developing people’s skills and getting them ready for work. By creating colleges of scale and influence, and combining resources and expertise, we make the journey onto further learning or into work easier.” Interim Chair of the Board of Management of Glasgow
Kelvin College, Irving Hodgson, said: “With the bringing together of three great Glasgow learning institutions – Stow, North Glasgow and John Wheatley – we aim to forge a strong, sustainable and outstanding organisation which is confident enough to be innovative and ground-breaking in its approach, yet flexible and supportive enough to meet the needs of all learners. “The creation of Glasgow Kelvin College is a landmark
event for Glasgow’s communities and beyond. It is a unique opportunity for learners, staff and stakeholders to shape and develop a learning organisation which meets their needs and ambitions, and addresses the strategic priorities of the city and nation in encouraging economic growth. Our thanks go to all the staff who have worked so hard to make this possible and we look forward to creating a centre of excellence in Glasgow Kelvin College.”
Tenants get connected in High Rise Wi-Fi Trial MORE than a hundred households in a Glasgow multi-storey will be able to connect to the internet as part of a new project to encourage digital participation. GHA has teamed up with the Scottish Government and BT to give tenants in a block in Kirkton Avenue affordable wi-fi access. It is hoped that if the trial is successful, it will be rolled out to all of the GHA’s properties in Glasgow. The trial project will see each of the 138 homes in the block offered a new tablet to connect to high speed wi-fi access points throughout the building, linked back into the main BT network via a single fibre cable. BT Scotland director Brendan Dick added: “The idea of giving tenants the ability to get online is one that many housing associations across the UK are considering, but here in Glasgow it is already a reality. “We’re proud to be
working with the Scottish Government and GHA to connect people digitally and help them build a better future. They’ve shown great leadership in their ambition to make sure tenants can draw on the internet services that most of us take for granted – online shopping, discounts, jobs, training, social networking and entertainment. “At BT, we believe in the power of communication to make a better world and transform people’s quality of life. Through our Connected Society programme we help people gain the skills and confidence they need to join the online community. “As well as providing a potentially life-changing facility for their tenants, housing associations will see improved efficiencies. Tenants and housing officers will be able to link to internal systems to report and manage faults, pay and process bills, download information and complete other
business.” Once the technology is in place, the system can be used to access services in areas such as telecare, telehealth and smart-metering, as well as the online welfare reforms which are on the horizon. The long-term aim for GHA is for every one of its homes to have internet access.
Only one third of GHA’s tenants are currently online. Figures also show 90 per cent of GHA tenants over the age of 65 have never used the internet. Glasgow as a whole has a low level of broadband take-up – with only 50 per cent of Glaswegians online compared to 80 per cent in the whole of the UK.
Fools with Fireworks bring Chaos to the North and East POLICE Scotland have reported a surge in incidents requiring their response over the course of the fireworks weekend. Despite many warnings about the dangers of misusing fireworks, several arrests have been made at a number of locations in the North and East of the city. A 21 year old male has been reported to the procurators fiscal following an incident outside Celtic Football Park on Tuesday 5th November 2013 when he was seen to light a large rocket firework and throw it into the roadway at passing traffic when the road was busy with an increased volume of traffic attending Bonfire Night displays. An incident occurred outside Whitehill School at lunchtime on Thursday 31st October 2013. Pupils near to the school gates saw 2 youths in possession of a firework light it and throw at them. The pupils narrowly escaped injury when the firework went off. The youths involved were traced nearby having set off further fireworks and disposed of the remaining on sighting police approaching them. As a result a 14 year old and a 13 year old male have been reported regarding the incident. A further incident occurred at Fernbank Medical Centre on Fernbank Street during the evening of Bonfire Night when a firework was thrown into the medical centre. Staff within had luckily just left the reception area where the firework was thrown in and the carpet set alight. Staff evacuated the building and the fire service attended. Police Scotland would urge anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact them using the non emergency number 101. Also on 5th November at 1855hrs in Coxton Place officers who were on patrol had cause to speak with a male who was in possession of a large rocket type firework. The male was found to be 16 years of age and as such was reported
regarding the incident. At 1800hrs on 5th November a 17 year old male was seen by officers to light and thereafter throw a firework near to Drumlochry Road. The male was reported regarding the incident in contravention with the Explosives Acts 1875 and 1923. A short time later at 1930hrs a 16 year old male was also found in possession of fireworks on Altyre Street. As officers approached the male he set the firework off in the street. He was also subsequently reported regarding the incident. A 34 year old male who should have known better has also become subject to a report to the Procurators Fiscal after officers passing Sunningdale Road observed him to be in possession of and thereafter light a rocket firework in the roadway. Officers on patrol on Bonfire Night discovered a bonfire in waste ground near to Melvaig Place, Glasgow with a small crowd enjoying the heat. They further then observed a male in the crowd to light a firework and throw it into the air above the crowd which subsequently went off. As a result a 19 year old was arrested and by sheer luck no persons were injured by the flying firework. In a further incident on Wednesday 6th November the actions of a 15 year old male truly shocked those on board a bus. The bus was travelling on Shettleston Road at 1750hrs when it stopped at a bus stop to uplift passengers. As passengers, including children were boarding the bus the youth was seen to step onto the bus and throw a lit firework at the feet of a child who waiting awaiting payment being made for his entry to the bus. The firework exploded sending sparks throughout the bus and striking passengers. All passengers on the bus escaped without injury and the youth, who was identified by several persons, was traced and arrested following the incident.
Never too old to help Children in Need RESIDENTS at Greenfield Park Nursing Home kicked off their fundraising efforts for Children in Need with a Halloween Party last week. Residents were entertained by singer Ross Ferguson as they enjoyed a buffet, tea and coffee, raffles, a Pudsey scratch card and of course a visit from Pudsey himself. The staff were encouraged to dress up or wear a onesie for the party and pay £1 a time to do so. The
total raised was £103.56 this included £30 we spent on a giant Pudsey from the BBC studios to raffle. The fun continued the following day as the home celebrated their second birthday. Again, singers Ross and Cathy entertained residents as well as June from Cakes’N’Crafts who provided the beautiful birthday cake. A few special guest visits from Tiger Tim Stevens and the Lord
Provost of Glasgow also delighted those who had turned up for the celebrations. Tim’s mother had been resident in the home before she passed away earlier this year. He is a familiar face to the staff and wanted to thank them personally for all the care they provided for his mum. The Lord Provost spent
Name your local champion to carry the Queen’s Baton COMMONWEALTH Games Organisers are urging people to put forward their nominations for who they think should be the baton bearers as the Queen’s Baton Relay makes its way across the country. Commonwealth Games Scotland and Glasgow 2014 need up to 4,000 inspirational people – those who make a difference to their communities - to carry the baton on its 40-day journey through Scotland next year. Until 22 November anyone can nominate their own local champions to be baton bearers. To be a baton bearer, people are required to: • Be 12 years old or older at the date of nomination • Have made a positive contribution to the lives of others through community sport • Undertaken voluntary work or contributed to schools or youth organisations • Contributed towards greater inclusion for disadvantaged or marginalised sectors of the community • Been a role model or mentor to youth through
time chatting to residents and posing for photographs before presenting the Activity Staff Josie, Marilyn and Carol with a plaque they had made of the city’s crest telling the story of the bird, the bell the tree and the fish. A great time was had by all and congratulations to all those who helped make the fundraising so successful.
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Dog attack shows review of law needed says local MSP GLASGOW Provan MSP Paul Martin has urged the First Minister to review the effectiveness of the Dangerous Dogs Act. The plea follows a serious incident in Garthamlock on Friday 18 October where an eight-year-old girl was attacked by two American bulldogs while she played with friends. After questioning the First Minister in the Scottish Parliament, Paul said: “The introduction of the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act was a positive step forward in dealing with the problem of dangerous dogs and irresponsible owners, but more work needs to be done to prevent dog attacks from happening in the first place. “We need to ensure that all local authorities are fully complying with the requirements of the Control of Dogs
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(Scotland) Act, particularly with regard to Dog Control Notices. I am also strongly in favour of compulsory microchipping, which I believe could lead to quicker identification of dangerous dogs”. The First Minister shared Paul’s sympathy for the victim and her family and assured him that there are a number of measures in place already, including the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010, to prevent incidents such as this one. And this week the Labour MSP lodged a Motion in Parliament calling for the review of the 2010 law. Paul added: “I sincerely hope this motion receives cross-party support so the Parliament can debate the effectiveness of existing dog control laws. Too many children in Scotland have suffered because the current laws are not robust enough.”
Maryhill Locks Commercial Lease Opportunity to secure a commercial lease in the Kelvindale/ Maryhill area of Glasgow for Retail/Commercial purposes on a Class 1 basis. Attractive 2,045 square foot new build unit with potential for sub division. The 2,045 Square foot unit is owned and managed by Maryhill Housing Association and will be let on the basis of a full care and repair lease with controlled opening hours and non licensed premise. The unit will be let as a shell only with tenant responsible for fit out, including fit out cost. A long term lease may be considered dependent on circumstances. The unit is expected to be available for let from December 2013, although exact date will require confirmation.
sport • Displayed a level of individual achievement against the odds • Made a significant contribution to their local community The Queen’s Baton relay is on a 190,000km, 248-day international journey through all nations and territories of the Commonwealth before it arrives in Scotland on June 14, 2014. It then travels
for 40 days to every local authority area in Scotland. Nominations can be made via the Glasgow 2014 CommonwealthGames website www.glasgow2014.com and close on 22 November. A Judging Panel including representatives from a wide cross section of Scottish community organisations will assist in selecting the successful nominations for each local authority area.
For further information and for full details of how to make a submission please contact:
Elinor Taggart Development Consultant Direct Dial: 0141 948 1120 Tel: 0141 946 2466 Fax: 0141 945 4457 Email: etaggart@maryhill.org.uk Please note submissions will be subject to an evaluation and selection process and the deadline for completed submissions is 12.00 noon Monday 2nd of December 2013.
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Credit Union
Credit where it’s due – huge advantages of joining your local Credit Union IN difficult economic times, trust in financial institutions has been hit hard. The media report a constant stream of banker’s bonuses and risky investments because of greed. But there is one type of financial institution that you can be guaranteed to have you at the heart of everything they do, your local Credit Union. There are a number of advantages of joining your local branch, so why not get the details of your Credit Union from the information on this page, and see how you can benefit from joining. Customers are owners The executive management of any company must answer to its own-
ers. With a publicly-traded banking institution, shareholders care about only one thing: making money. In these companies, management often makes decisions that benefit the shareholder but inconvenience the customer. Shareholders might be happy when a bank decides to charge a new fee to increase revenue (and as a result, the stock price), but those who use the bank’s services do not want additional fees. With credit unions, the set of owners and the set of customers are one and the same. All decisions should benefit everyone. Credit unions are non-profit. Non-profit status means that more of the profits are shared with
the owners/customers. That doesn’t mean that the institutions can’t earn a profit; any business needs to earn money to survive. The difference is that there isn’t a pressure to find ways to make money off the customers. Additionally, credit unions benefit from exemption from federal tax, and that saved expense help more of the unions’ revenue to be put to work. There are fewer fees and higher savings rates. As a result of the advantage listed so far, credit unions typically offer free accounts with no minimum balance requirements. Fees are generally absent from credit unions. Interest rates on savings, certificates of deposit, and
some checking accounts often significantly exceed those offered by banks. In the same respect, interest charged for loans and credit are often lower. In fact, some credit unions are regulated such that the interest rate on loans and credit cards must not exceed a certain rate.
GREATER MILTON & POSSILPARK CREDIT UNION LIMITED In the absense of banking facilities in Milton, the credit union offers affordable and reliable financial services to the community, regardless of people’s resources or their level of income. Low interest loans are available to members. Any surplus the credit union makes on its activities during the year can be returned to the members in the form of a dividend. Members can save as often as they like and, up to a certain limit, as much as the like. The credit union operates from two additonal collections points:
Cadder Community Centre Tuesday 7pm - 8pm Possilpark Parish Church Saturday 10am -12pm 922 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GLASGOW G31 4HE, TEL: 0141 551 8387
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Calton Heritage and Learning Centre Opens THE official opening of a new hub designed to commemorate and celebrate the community of Calton was carried out this month. The Calton Heritage and Learning Centre opening was
followed by a candlelit vigil for victims of 1889 Templeton’s carpet factory disaster who perished near to where the new centre is located. November 1 had special significance as it marked
the 124th anniversary of the 1889 catastrophe that robbed the community of many young women and girls. Twenty nine young weavers were killed when a wall was blown over at the site of the original Templeton’s carpet factory at nearby Glasgow Green. The anniversary was chosen for the official opening as it allowed Calton residents to remember the past while celebrating a new community hub which marks a bright future for the area. The ceremony was performed by former Calton councillor Ruth Simpson who was instrumental in helping the dream of a new community hub become a reality. Ruth spoke of the tremendous effort by local people to create the centre and also of the determination by “Calton women” which has helped the community over many decades right up to the present day. The Calton Area Association along with Thenue Housing successfully obtained funding for the centre from The Big Lottery and Glasgow City
Council. Betty Cosgrove, who chairs the area association, said: “This is a dream come true. For five years we had been campaigning for a community hub after local people told us it was the one thing they wanted “It was a special day for Calton – not just because of the official opening of the centre but because it was an occasion when we could remember local women and girls who so tragically lost their lives in the carpet factory disaster and whom we will never forget.” Charlie Turner, Chief Executive of Thenue Housing, said: “The local community has been campaigning for a much needed facility like the Centre for many years. Much hard work has gone into the effort by many local people. Thenue Housing is proud to have played its part in helping turn the Calton Heritage and learning Centre into a reality. “The candle-lit remembrance of the girls and women who died was a highly appropriate way of marking a very important day for Calton.”
Locals have their say Major European prize at consultation event for GHA Chief Executive Clyde Gateway held a very successful consultation day-long event at the Olympia on 7 November with a substantial number of local residents and workers coming along to talk in detail about the regeneration work taking place all over Bridgeton and Dalmarnock. Jim Clark of Clyde Gateway said: “Instead of having an annual public meeting in 2013 we thought it would be better to provide an opportunity for people to sit down with senior staff from Gateway and talk with us direct about what we have done in the past and for us to listen and learn about what they think are the most important issues for us to tackle over the next three years. “I want to thank everyone who took the time to come along and make the Olympia consultation such a success. It was very heartening to get
a lot of positive feedback for so many of our achievements with the re-topening of the Olympia and the efforts we have put into providing jobs and training for local residents getting special mention. “It was also very interesting to take be able to spend time talking with and listening to local people and hear what it is they would like to see us focus our efforts on as we look to build on the legacy that will be delivered through the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Clyde Gateway
prides itself on the quality of public consultation and once again we have taken very careful note of all the views and opinions passed on to us at the Olympia and these will be used to shape our programme of commitments in the coming years.” A similar consultation event has been organised by Clyde Gateway to take place on Friday 15 November at the Emirates Arena between 11am and 7pm to which all are welcome.
GLASGOW Housing Association (GHA) was this week presented with the “Leading with Vision, Inspiration and Integrity” prize at the 2013 EFQM Finals in Vienna, Austria. Earlier this year, GHA won an EFQM Good Practice award, beating off competition from international organisations such as electronics giant Bosch, for its “Think Yes” behavioural-change programme for staff. Commenting on the achievement, GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “This latest prize is another tremendous achievement and I was proud to accept the prize on behalf of the organisation, but it really belongs to Chief Executive Martin Armstrong, the Executive and Leadership teams and all the staff at GHA who deliver services to our customers every day with passion and commitment.” The EFQM Finals in Vienna featured global leaders and representatives of countries from Russia to Spain and England to Turkey and
Belgium. Over 30,000 organisations across Europe use the EFQM framework. EFQM Chief Executive Marc Amblard said: “Our assessors were particularly impressed by the outstanding leadership of GHA. “With a visionary and inspirational Chief Executive, it would be too easy to think that this is vested only in him. However, it was fully demonstrated at assessment that similar leadership skills are comprehensively embedded in the wider leadership team. “Of particular note are the extent to which leaders engage with stakeholders and partners, and also the extent to
which they have secured the loyalty, commitment and trust of their employees. We are delighted to recognise their great efforts and we are convinced they’ll inspire others.” A team of assessors spent a week at GHA in June interviewing staff and looking at how the organisation is focused on helping its 45,000 tenants. Two years ago GHA won Scotland’s business of the year title and was the only organisation from the public, private and voluntary sector to gain the maximum five-star Recognised for Excellence rating by Quality Scotland.
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Friday 15th November 2013
Tollcross Housing Association
Tollcross Housing Association - Almost 40 Years! 2014 will be the 40th anniversary of the formation of Tollcross Housing Association and the organisation is looking forward to another great year. A number of events are being planned to celebrate this historic event and recognise the work of the Association and dedicated Committee members over all of those years. Tollcross Housing Association is now one of the biggest community based Association’s in Scotland with over 2200 houses in the Carmyle, Tollcross, Lilybank and Newbank areas. In addition the Association pro-
vides a factoring service for over 800 homes and commercial properties. There was a great turnout of members at the Association’s recent AGM and Ian Smith was elected as the new Chair of the Association for the coming year. Ian has lived in Tollcross all his life and he is determined to see the Association go from strength to strength. Ian said “I’m honoured to be given the privilege of serving as Chair of Tollcross Housing Association It’s another exciting period of change in the history of the Association. The new build project at Dalness Street is now
nearing completion and that will provide another 47 much needed high quality rented houses in the area. In addition we’re also looking at proposals to develop in other locations in the East End. The new office will be another massive step forward for us. Staff are split over two main offices at the moment. The accommodation is not great and it’s beginning to restrict what we want to do for our tenants and customers. The proposed new office will bring everyone together for the first time since the stock transfer and provide a new building that meets
the need of our tenants, committee members, staff and the wider community. In addition we’re also looking at plan to create a community hub in the old office on Braidfauld
Street. Next year is the 40th birthday of the Association and it’s amazing to look back at how the Association has grown and changed over those years. But we never
forget that the basics are just the same as they’ve always been. We continue to work hard to do the very best for the East End and always do the very best we can for our tenants and customers.”
Proposed New Office New Homes in Tollcross for Tollcross Housing Nearing Completion Association The proposals for the Association’s new offices are now progressing at pace. The planned new office will be located at the corner of Dunira Street and Tollcross Road, immediately opposite Tollcross Park. The Association is delighted with design of the proposed new facility and the Full Planning application for the project has now been lodged with the City Council. The new building will offer a much better environment for tenants, customers and staff and provide a range of facilities that will allow the Association to improve the standard of services it provides to all customers. The clearance of the inter war stock in the Dunira Street area is also progressing well
and the Association has been working hard with residents to ensure that everyone gets suitably re housed. A demolition contractor will be appointed within the next few weeks and hopefully the demolition of some of the empty closes can be carried out as soon as all the utility and service disconnections have been completed. The Association is hopeful that Glasgow
City Council will support plans to build houses and flats on the remainder of this site following the demolition of the existing stock in this area. The target is to get on site with the office and the housing by mid 2014. We’ll keep you updated as things progress.
The work on site at Braidfauld House, just of Dalness Street is progressing really well. All of the 47 new houses and flats should be finished by the end of March 2014, but the first handovers might happen before Christmas this year if the weather is kind. The main contractor, City Building, hopes to have the first 11 house completed by early December 2013 so hopefully the first lucky new tenants move into their new houses in time for Christmas. The Association is now considering plans to develop sites at Altyre Street and Ogilvie Street. These two projects could provide over 100 much need new homes.
84 Braidfauld Street, Tollcross Glasgow G32 8PJ 213 Braidfauld Street, Tollcross, Glasgow G32 8PS
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Want free, fun and friendly fitness in Glasgow’s east end? Look no further than the Tollcross Parkrun Established earlier this year, the Tollcross Parkrun has quickly become one of the east end’s most popular running events – and the group is looking for new recruits. The free weekly run takes place in the city’s Tollcross Park and is supported by Parkrun (www.parkrun.org. uk), who help to organise free, weekly 5k runs all across the UK. The Tollcross Parkrun is open to anyone looking for a fun and regular local run, which both experienced and novice runners can take part in together. Now, its organisers want to encourage local wouldbe runners, of any ability to come down and give this friendly 5k a try. Volunteers are on hand to offer support and encouragement to both regular and first-time runners. Event director David Stirling said: “Tollcross Park will be one of the key sites for the Commonwealth games next summer, and we’re keen to see the Tollcross Parkrun become one of the park’s key events for local residents
looking for a free and simple way to keep fit. “What has been great to see since we launched earlier this year, is the camaraderie and encouragement shown by our runners, and the new friendships that have formed. The main advantage to the Parkrun is that no matter the time it takes you to complete your run, the overall benefits to your health and wellbeing can be life changing. We have already seen some of our regular runners make incredible progress – and it’s free!” Regular runner and volunteer Stuart Rennie said: “Tollcross Parkrun is a wonderful event, which has helped encourage me to become more healthy and
active. I recently completed the Great Scottish Run, my first half marathon, which I would not have been able to do without the support and encouragement of the volunteers and my fellow runners.” The Tollcross Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9.30am, with a briefing for first-time participants ten minutes before the start. Runners set off from the mini bandstand, near the former winter gardens and follow a course around the park’s perimeter, taking in some wonderful views of Glasgow. Afterwards, all runners are invited to come and have a coffee, cake and some friendly chat with the team
at the nearby Tollcross International Swimming Centre, a key venue at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. To take part, just register at www.parkrun.org.uk/tollcross where you will receive a unique barcode allowing you to record the result of each run you take part in. There are also directions to the event, links to previous results, photos and more. Our online results page allows runners to record and track their progress and hopefully see an improvement in their fitness levels. For more information on Tollcross Parkrun please email the team on tollcrosshelpers@parkrun.com or visit www.facebook.com/ tollcrossparkrun.
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Tollcross Housing Association has recently invested over £1 million upgrading many of our tenement properties in the Lilybank area including re-wiring, modern fitted kitchens and new bathrooms with overhead shower. Many of the flats within the Lilybank area benefit from communal gas heating and hot water which is included in the price of the rent.
Please call if you are interested in applying for one of these properties on 01417631317 option 2 and ask for Braidfauld Team
Additional Information: Rent for the properties are approximately £243.33 £284.44. Tenantswithin in receiptt of full Housing Investment Tenement stockBenefit are required to pay approx. £45.52 per month for the Communal gas and Hot water service.
THIS Friday will see Shettleston and Tollcross residents tune into STV’s ‘Finding Scotland’s Real Heroes’ programme to find out if the Shettleston Community Growing Project (SCGP) has won a prestigious ‘Real Heroes Award.’ The SCGP was nominated in the Environmental Project category and in August, a film crew spent a day at the Eckford Street site talking to members and recording the many activities that go on. The project will compete with others from across the country in a public vote with the big announcement on Friday. The Real Heroes nomination comes hot on the heels
of the SCGP’s success at the Evening Times ‘Streets Ahead Awards’, where the project won not only ‘Best Community Initiative’ but also best project overall. It also comes at the end of a fantastic growing season for the project; the warm, sunny weather produced bumper crops ranging from the usual carrots and cabbages to the more exotic pumpkins, aubergines and even grapes. The SCGP is always happy to welcome new members - as plot holders, volunteer gardeners (Green Volunteers) or Smelly Wellies. You can get in touch with them at Shettleston Housing Association on 763 0511.
Long term hope for Tollcross hidden gem THE Winter Gardens in Tollcross Park will be protected in “bubble wrap” as local groups and politicians find a long term solution for the restoration of the building. The Winter Gardens have been closed for 3 years following storm damage in the winter of 2010/2011. And now, following a petition presented to the Public Petitions Committee at Glasgow City Council, local Councillor Frank McAveety has been asked to look at how to find a long term solution to sustain the building well into the future. A taskforce consisting of Auchenshuggle Community Council, Friends of Tollcross Park and Tolcross Walkers Group
Tollcross Housing Association has recently invested over £1 million upgrading many of our tenement properties in the Lilybank area including re-wiring, modern fitted kitchens and new bathrooms with overhead shower. Many of the flats
have already met with Cllr McAveety to discuss the restoration and what potential uses the Gardens would have to make the building sustainable. Speaking to the Re-Gen, Cllr McAveety said: “It is important we protect the building in the first instance and to stop any further deterioration to the fabric. That is why we have seen the council put on this protective plastic wrap. “The next stage has to be to get the restoration work underway and find a sustainable community use.” The Winter Gardens Restoration Group now plans to meet with officials at Glasgow City Council with the group remaining optimistic about the future.
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Carbon Footprints Nursery
Celebrating our 1 year Anniversary!
Places now available! for 3-5 year olds contact Marie at Carbon Footprints Nursery on 0141 548 6500
Friday 15th November 2013
Carbon Footprints Nursery
One year on... It’s now a year since the Lord Provost formally opened Carbon Footprints Nursery. The nursery is one of the key wider role projects undertaken by Milnbank Housing Association and the purpose built building was the final part of the £15m Great Eastern re-development. Since opening, the nursery staff has worked hard to ensure it delivers a high quality learning experience for local children. The nursery Manager, Marie Doherty, said, “the last year seems to have flown by very quickly, but I’m really pleased with the progress we’ve made in achieving our main objectives. The feedback received from parents has been very encourag-
ing so our main priority is to build on the positive start we’ve made”. The nursery’s first anniversary also provides a moment of satisfaction for the voluntary committee members who were instrumental is making sure the idea of a nursery became a reality. Milnbank Housing Association committee
member, Jo Donachy, told the RE-Gen, “to see the nursery in full flow is simply wonderful. It makes all the effort we put into this project really worthwhile. I’ve been involved since a nursery was first suggested and there were a few occasions when we wondered if it would ever get off the ground.
It’s now a real pleasure to attend meetings and hear Marie our Manager give us reports on how the nursery is progressing, especially the employment and training opportunities it offers to local people. We were also delighted that the Nursery was recognised at the recent Re-gen awards”.
10 Duke Street, Glasgow G4 0WX Email: marie@carbonfootprintsnursery.com Website: www.carbonfootprintsnursery.com Search for us on facebook
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16 Days of Action
A World Free from Violence against Women
THE annual campaign to raise awareness of gender violence has been launched this month by Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership (GVAWP). The group includes representatives from Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Community Safety, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Women’s Voluntary Organisations and Glasgow Life. In 1991 the 16 Days Campaign was envisioned by women from around the world who
met together at the first meeting of the Women’s Global Leadership Institute. It is thanks to their efforts and that of many women’s rights activists around the world that 16 Days is the huge success and phenomenon that it is today. The 25th of November was chosen to mark the beginning of 16 Days of Action. This date commemorates the anniversary of the brutal murder of three sisters, named Mirabel, who were killed in the Dominican Re-
public, in 1960 for their political activism and outspoken resistance to the regime at that time. At the fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, women’s organisations and government representatives met from around the world and produced the Beijing Platform For Action. This document set out the actions which if implemented would significantly reduce incidences of violence against women. We must continue to
demand the implementation of the Beijing Platform For Action. Violence against women is an issue for all countries and their populations regardless of generations, religions, occupations, sexual orientation, abilities, political persuasions and socio-economic backgrounds. The 1st of December is World Aids Day and a day marked to raise awareness of the numbers of women and children raped in conflict and infected with HIV. The 6th December this year marks the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. In 1989 at the Ecole Polytechnique at the University of Montreal 14 young women engineering students were gunned down by Marc Lepine because they were women. The 10th December is International Human
Rights Day recognising that women’s rights are human rights and ends the 16 Days of Action. As in previous years, support for the 16 Days of Action is demonstrated by wearing a white ribbon. The white ribbon symbolises support to prevent violence against women. The white ribbon was initially used after the Montreal massacre. A group of men came together to add their voices to the campaign to end men’s violence against women. White ribbons will be distributed through various outlets in the City. Look out for them and make sure you wear yours between 25th November and 10th December. Here in our question and answer section, we bust some of the myths associated with gender violence: Q: Isn’t it just a per-
sonal choice that women make when they get involved in prostitution? Most women enter prostitution because of lack of choice and many are coerced by pimps or traffickers: it is the men who buy sex who are exercising free choice. It is well documented that the vast majority of women in prostitution are poor, homeless and have already suffered violence and abuse throughout their life. 70% of those involved in street prostitution have a history of local authority care. Nearly half report a history of childhood sexual abuse. Q: Isn’t it Alcohol and drugs that make men violent? Many men are violent when they are stone cold sober. Others never touch alcohol, yet regularly abuse their partner.
For Further information contact Michael McCourt (Initiative Manager) @ Helenslea Community Hall. Call: 0141 556 1195
North East Violence Against Women Implementation Group is working in North East Glasgow to eliminate all forms of violence against women and supports 16 days. www.nhs24.co.uk Glenburn Centre 6 Glenburnie Place Glasgow G34 9AN 08444148296 (new local rate number) or 0779 646 4442
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16 Days of Action Blaming drink or drugs have a responsibility to is an excuse, a way of speak out against it, only denying responsibility. then will we end it. Both may be the trigger Q: Wouldn’t women for a particular attack, but leave abusive partners they are not the cause. if it was that bad? Q: Isn’t Domestic vioThere are many realence a private matter sons for staying with that we shouldn’t get an abusive partner. The involved in? abused woman may fear For too long domestic viwhat her partner will olence has been allowed do if she leaves, or she to happen behind closed may believe that staying doors. People think that with him is better for the what goes on in the children. There are also home is private, and not practical considerations their problem. However, to take into account. domestic violence is a She may not have access crime. It is against the to money, or anywhere law. It is the repeated, to go. She may not random and habitual use know where to turn to of intimidation to control for help, particularly if a partner. The abuse can English is not her first be physical, psychologlanguage. And when she ical, financial or sexual. is emotionally and finanAnyone forced to alter cially dependent on her their behaviour because partner she can be very they are frightened of isolated. Women from their partner’s reaction is different cultures can find being abused. Domestic it particularly difficult to violence is male abuse of leave an abusive man as power, no one deserves this would bring shame to be abused. We all on both themselves and TOLLCROSS TOLLCROSS ADVICE ADVICE TOLLCROSS ADVICE WORK CLUB & LEARNING & LEARNING CENTRE CENTRE
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be made between a forced marriage and an arranged marriage. An arranged marriage is one in which the families of both spouses are primarily responsible for choosing a marriage partner for their child or relative, but the final decision as to whether or not to accept the arrangement lies with the potential spouses. Both spouses give their full and free consent. The tradition of arranged marriage has operated successfully within many communities for generations. A forced marriage, however, is one where one or both parties are coerced into the marriage against their will and under duress. Duress includes both physical and emotional pressure, ranging from emotional pressure exerted on victims by family members, to more extreme cases involving assault, being held cap-
tive, rape, and in some cases the threat of murder. Forced marriage is a violation of internationally recognised human rights provision and a form of violence against women; it cannot be justified on any religious or cultural basis. Q: Aren’t foreign women involved in the UK sex industry simply migrant sex workers? The majority of trafficking victims did not engage in prostitution in their home country and come here under the illusion of their trafficker that they are going to undertake legitimate work. For the minority of women that are aware that they are going to become involved in the sex industry, they usually have no idea of the slave like conditions
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Children in Need 15 November 2013
Celebrities line up to support appeal FRIDAY the 15th of November will see famous names take part in the annual BBC Children in Need appeal. A concert organised by Gary Barlow will be raising funds along with Robbie Williams, Kings of Leon, Dizzee Rascal, Little Mix, The Wanted, Tom Jones and Keane. The performances will help the appeal try and break the record of £27m raised last year. Ellie Goulding has also just released her the official Children in Need song, “How Long Will I Love You?”, with download sales that have
started strongly. Fund raising Packs are available on the Children in Need website at www.bbc.co.uk and whether you want to do your bit as a group, with your school or workmates or as an individual, there are lots of great hints and tips to make sure you make as much money as possible for good causes. One activity that has proven popular this year is making lots of money by dressing up...or down. Pyjamas might not necessarily be suitable work wear, but why not organise an all day pyjama party at your
work place and get sponsorship for it at the same time. Or how about a fancy dress theme, the fancier the better. Wear your costumes out an about for the day, raise a few laughs at meetings, and also a lot of money for the appeal. And if you really fancy getting the attention of your workmates, why not purchase an official Children in Need onesie from ASDA and wear it with pride? There are lots of things you can do, so join your favourite celebrities and support Children in Need this Friday, 15th November.
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Funding Boost for FUSE Fuse Youth Café are delighted to announce a funding package from The peoples Community Fund which will expand its youth services to target and support young people in the East End of Glasgow who are under-achieving, by raising and recognising achievement and creating opportunity.
Three new staff posts will be created, a Youth Employment and Attainment Worker, a Youth Issues Worker and a Youth Arts Project Worker. The programme called Fuse Achieve Plus and has been developed by Fuse over the past 18 months. A full-time Youth Employment and Attainment Worker will develop partnerships
with local schools, public and private sector to deliver alternative accreditation opportunities, plan careers events and deliver social enterprise programmes. This Worker will deliver an employment skills programme comprising of a job club - teaching skills in CV writing; job applications and interviewing. Links will be made to other training providers for vocational training programmes and as well as linking to Jobcentre Plus; Skills Development Scotland; and Jobs & Business Glasgow for external support. Links will be made to the volunteer coordinator for volunteer training and liaising with SCVO for Community Jobs Scotland opportunities.
The Youth Issues Worker will develop programmes in and around the Fuse Youth Café to help identify barriers that are preventing the development of children and young people living in the area. Issues such as drug and
alcohol misuse; sexual health; mental health; sectarianism; anti-social behaviour and bullying will be addressed. The Youth Arts Project Worker will use arts as a tool to engage with young people with a view to diverting them
from negative behaviour patterns. Events such as gig nights; music sessions; spray art; photography; and film making will be programmed to support the issue based youth work.
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Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014
Glasgow Hits All Targets City ready to host 2014 event according to latest progress report The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today wrapped up its fifth Coordination Commission (or ‘CoCom’) meeting in Glasgow overviewing progress towards the XX Commonwealth Games to be staged in Glasgow, Scotland from 23 July to 3 August 2014. The CoCom has concluded that the Games organisers have demonstrate a clear understanding of all aspects of Games delivery, with detailed plans to meet the needs of athletes, spectators, volunteers and other stakeholder groups. The reviews included indepth technical reviews of transport, security, Gamestime command, control and communications, capital works on venues, overlay
(the work done to create the branding and ‘look and feel’ of the Games) and operations. In addition, the G2014 Organising Committee, Glasgow City Council, Police Scotland and Scottish Government reported on progress against Gameswide planning and delivery. Bruce Robertson, Chair of the CGF Coordination Commission, said: “Based on our reviews and the comprehensive information provided we are very impressed with progress made since our last Coordination Commission review in earlier in April this year. The quality of the partnership between the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, Glasgow City Council, Police Scotland and
the Scottish Government is excellent and we see an increasingly integrated effort with a total focus on delivering the best Commonwealth Games ever. With the Games now just eight months away, the excitement in Glasgow and across the Commonwealth is building. “The launch of the Queens Baton Relay was been extremely well received and today the Baton is in the Gold Coast - our next Games host in 2018. When the Baton returns to Scotland on 14 June we know it will start a wave of community celebration, and will reinforce the image of Scotland all over the world. “The response from the Scottish people to the opportunity of carrying
the Baton, buying tickets and volunteering has been outstanding. Already we know, based on this public response and the response of the corporate community, with 33 commercial partnerships now concluded, that the Games are going to be an outstanding success.
“Against this backdrop and in world-class venues full of passionate Scottish sports fans, the best athletes in the Commonwealth will have the opportunity of a truly global audience to achieve outstanding results and to showcase their talents” said Mr Robertson.
“Live Zones” Across Glasgow During 2014 Commonwealth Games Some of Glasgow’s best-known and historic locations will be at the heart of celebrations during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2014 and Glasgow City Council, alongside Glasgow Life, have revealed plans for ‘live zones’ at Glasgow Green, the Merchant City, and for further activity at the refurbished Kelvingrove Bandstand and other locations across the city. The Live Zones will play a prominent part in Festival 2014 – which will transform the host city from 19th July to 3rd August as an invigorating mix of entertainment, culture and enjoyment fills the streets, spaces and stages of Glasgow. Festival 2014 will build on the nationwide Culture 2014 programme to show Glasgow, Scotland and the Commonwealth at their best. The zones will have a range of activities for everyone to enjoy, from watching the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and major sports occasions on the big screen, to highlights of Festival 2014, the Games time cultural festival which will show-
case the best of Glasgow and Scotland’s arts and culture alongside that of the Commonwealth. There will be something for everyone in a varied programme of music, dance, theatre and comedy for families to enjoy and take part in and a range of interactive sports and games zones where people can emulate some of the athletes on show at the Games. The zones will be in operation throughout the Games period from 23 July to 3 August, 2014. Councillor Archie Graham, the Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games and Chair of Glasgow Life, said: “Glasgow knows how to put on a party and whether you’re in town to watch a sporting event, or just want to sample the excitement, you won’t have to go far to be part of the Games. “Glasgow has an outstanding track record in hosting events, such as the Merchant City Festival, Mela and World Pipe Band Championships – and we plan to build on that success by hosting the biggest party the city has ever seen.” Festival 2014 will be at
the heart of the Games experience, enhancing spectators, visitors and Glaswegians’ experience of the host city, bringing it to life in new and exciting ways, as well as playing a practical role in helping people navigate the city between sports venues. A major expansion of the Merchant City Festival, will see this popular event play a crucial role in bringing Festival 2014 to the heart of Glasgow’s cultural quarter. Dr Bridget McConnell,
the Director of Ceremonies, Culture and Queen’s Baton Relay at Glasgow 2014, said: “Glasgow will be brought to life during Games time, through an extraordinary programme of cultural events and shows across the city and by the activation of live zones. “We want the entire city to celebrate the Games, with a festival feeling across the live zones, which builds excitement and pride for both visitors and citizens alike. Glasgow
will be on the biggest of global stages and we want everyone to be part of the show.” Planning for the live zones remains at an early stage and full confirmation – and details of performances and times – will be released in due course. If you want to keep up to date with everything that’s happening across both Glasgow and Scotland as part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme, then go to www.glasgow2014. com/culture and sign up for alerts.
THOUSANDS of elite athletes competing for gold and glory next year will do so in packed stadia across Glasgow and Scotland. Preliminary research reveals that 57% of tickets were sold in Scotland (22% within Greater Glasgow), with a further 40% going to Home Nations sports fans. A further 3% were sold outside the UK to non-Commonwealth nations. Tickets to Commonwealth nations are from an additional pot, sold through the Commonwealth Games Associations themselves, which means the overall numbers of international visitors will rise. However, for those who still want to be part of the UK’s next big sporting event there are still great opportunities to experience live sport in Glasgow next summer. Tickets will be sold online via the Glasgow 2014 Ticketing website tickets.glasgow2014.com or via the Glasgow 2014 Ticket Hotline 0844 826 2014 (Option 1), open 24 hours a day. Calls cost 5p per minute from a BT landline. Other networks may vary. Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive David Grevemberg said: “The demand for Glasgow 2014 tickets has been simply incredible and we want to thank everyone for their massive response to our invitation to be part of making Glasgow 2014 a great moment in sporting history. “We are really proud of meeting the ambitions of making the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games accessible, affordable and available to as many people as possible. “ What a fantastic fanfare for athletes across the Commonwealth setting their goals for Glasgow. I want to once again say a huge thank you to everyone, and particularly the home support here in Scotland, for helping ensure the success of this event and for such an amazing response.”
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Friday 15th November 2013
Christmas Countdown
Countdown to Christmas – 6 weeks to go! THE magic of the festive season is fast approaching and with just 40 days to go it might seem like there is a lot to do before Santa and his Elf’s appear at your door on Christmas Eve. One traditional way of enjoying Christmas is to take in a pantomime, and with Glasgow being the home to no fewer than 17 theatres in the city centre alone, there are plenty of opportunities to take in a show. This year sees The King’s Theatre on Bath Street put on their production of Aladdin. Famous faces including Karen Dunbar and Des Clarke will try and beat their performances in last year’s huge hit Cinderella. An audience favourite, Alad-
din promises to build on last year’s production, with a new script, costumes and will contain all the magical ingredients which makes the panto season so enjoyable for young and old. The Pavillion Theatre on Renfield Street will be staging the story of The Magical Adventures of Pinocchio with their star cast including River City’s Steven Purdon and singer Michelle McManus. It is sure to be a sing a long, join in adventure and puts the Glasgow twist on the original story. The hilarious script and stunning costumes will surely make this production unmissable. The SECC will also be getting into the festive mood with their pantomime
adventure of Dick McWhittington. John Barrowman will play the lead of Dick and will be accompanied by The Krankies as Councillor Krankie and Jimmy Krankie. This show will also have spectacular special effects, amazing 3D sequences and a lot of audience participation making it a truly family show. The tradition of the pantomime has a long history in the UK. Pantomime has combined many elements of theatre throughout its existence, and by adapting it has survived. The fable or fairy tale has to be well told, incorporating the all important elements of good battling against evil, and emerging triumphant. In this respect, the concept
varies little from the medieval morality plays, performed on village greens. To this day “tradition” says that the Pantomime villain should be the first to enter, from the “dark side”, stage left, followed by his adversary the good fairy from stage right. This echoes the tradition in medieval times when the entrances to heaven and hell were placed on these sides. Why book your panto today for you and the kids. After a long day Christmas shopping, take the weight of your feet and have a few laughs as you get into the festive mood. Visit one of the great theatres in Glasgow as we countdown to Christmas.
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that we have to give away. A family ticket allows 4 people entry to the 7.30pm showing on the 28th of November. This year’s production promises to be Glasgow’s funniest and family friendly show.
It is sure to be a sing a long, join in adventure and has an all star cast with River City’s Steven Purdon, Pavilion favourite Dean Park, singer Michelle McManus and Clyde 1’s Girl about town Shebahn Littlejohn.
So for your chance to enter our draw for the family tickets to see The Adventures of Pinocchio, all you need to do is give us your answer to the following question!
Send your funniest answers to paula@regennewspapers.co.uk by the 25th of November and we will publish the best answers in the next edition of the Re-Gen. Good Luck!
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Christmas Countdown
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Shoppers to get into the Festive Spirit in Glasgow THOUSANDS of Christmas shoppers in Glasgow city centre will be dazzled by the festive themes in the heart of the shopping areas this year. A unique series of street theatre animations will surprise passers-by and engage city retailers at seven locations along Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street, Queen Street and Argyle Street, before Toy Solider performers take to the air in a stunning aerial finale, which promises to sprinkle Christmas spirit on all who gaze on. Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Gordon Matheson, said:
“Glasgow is a spectacular city and the Style Mile Spectacular promises to show why we are worthy of that reputation. With less than six weeks to Christmas this is one of the many highlights in a packed programme of free events set to amaze and delight visitors to the city centre. If you are looking for something to get you in the Christmas Spirit come along on Sunday, the Style Mile Spectacular is the perfect way to kick-start the festive season.” Paul Mitchell, General Manager of House of Fraser Glasgow and Chair of the Glasgow City Centre Retail Association added: “We are
anticipating an outstanding Christmas this year, and the Style Mile Spectacular is a magical way to mark the beginning of the festive period. With the best retail offering outside London, the city’s stores cater for all Christmas shopping needs and with a host of special events and a jam packed entertainment programme, shoppers can expect an array of festive fun and frolics in the city.” This Sunday, a stunning snow white Snow Queen and Jack of Frost stilt walkers, festive favourites such as Santa, Teddy Bears and dancing Christmas Puddings set to delight the crowds.
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Shoppers will also be mesmerized by Sir Foxley’s Victorian magic tricks, Christmas Fairies and additional street theatre performers, Tap It Unwrap It and Man in a Christmas Present who will be gifting smiles to all they encounter. The Out of the Box theme will be rounded off outside the Gallery of Modern Art on Queen Street where Santa’s mischievous Elves will present all the children who visit with a memento of a spectacular day. There are over six weeks of events planned in the city, continuing with the opening of Glasgow on Ice in George Square on 23 November.
The newly refurbished George Square will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland with an indoor Christmas marquee programmed with a host of free family-friendly entertainment, seven days a week including traditional choirs, festive movies, live music, Santa story
times and pantomimes. Much loved favourites including St Andrew’s Day and Hogmanay are also returning, creating festive magic for the whole family. For more information on what’s going on in Glasgow at Christmas visit www.glasgowloveschristmas.com.
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Environmental
Free Energy Advice for Homeowners People across Scotland are being urged to take advantage of an offer to seek assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, helping to reduce household energy bills. Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced that households can apply for a free Green Deal assessment which, once completed will provide advice on how homes can be made greener and more energy efficient and qualify households for a Green Homes
Cashback voucher. Getting loft insulation, for example, can reduce energy bills by up to £175 per year, while replacing single-glazed windows with double glazed ones could save the average home around £165 per year. And taking simple steps to draught-proof can cut £55 per year off the average property’s energy bill, while getting a new, energy efficient boiler could save a three bedroom home owner up to £300 annually. Mr Ewing said:
“It is my belief that everyone in Scotland should live in a warm and safe home that doesn’t cost the earth to heat. In these current economic times, it is more important than ever that people take advantage of money saving opportunities like these when they can. “There is a wide range of financial support and offers available to Scottish households to support them when it comes to making the decision that is right for them. And from today, households can apply for
a voucher for a free home energy assessment. “I would urge anyone who would like to reduce their energy bills to contact the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Scotland hotline line as soon as possible to find out about how to get a Green Deal assessment and to find out about the offers available to them.” More information on the Green Deal assessment and on how to apply for a Green Homes Cashback voucher can be found at
Ready for Winter? Are you ready for winter this year? Are you prepared for any potential severe weather or travel conditions? This year everyone in Scotland is being encouraged to ‘think ahead’ and be prepared for all kinds of severe winter weather, whether at home, on the move, in the workplace, or in your community. Severe weather can occur at any time of year, but is most likely during the winter months. It can cause a range of problems – but you can be ready for them. Don’t wait until it happens. By doing a few small things now you could save a lot
of trouble later, and it only takes a few simple steps. On the move In severe weather conditions, your journey could take longer than expected, so: • Check the weather forecast and road conditions • Consider whether you need to travel right now or if you can wait until the weather improves • Consider alternative routes • Consider alternative modes of transport • Make sure your car is ready for a journey in poor weather • Pack a few essential items just in case (blanket,
ice scraper etc) • Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged • Tell someone your destination and when you expect to arrive • Consider fitting winter tyres to your vehicle In the home Be prepared for severe weather by making your home more energy efficient, keeping dry (protecting pipes and knowing how to turn off the water supply if you need to), staying connected (keep a battery operated radio and a list of emergency contact numbers to hand) and
creating an emergency kit full of essentials: • Your household plan, including emergency contact numbers • A battery operated torch and spare batteries (or a wind up torch) • A battery operated radio and spare batteries (or a wind up radio) • Any essential medication, some toiletries and a first aid kit • Three days’ supply of bottled water and ready to eat food (that won’t go off) • Copies of important documents like insurance policies and birth certificates, in case you need to locate these quickly or prove your identity • Pencil, paper, a penknife and a whistle • Spare keys to your home and car • Spare glasses or contact lenses • Pet supplies • Food supplies • Formula/baby food
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Scotland Decides
Ship Building on the Clyde THE tragic news that 835 jobs will be lost at Scotstoun, Govan and Rosyth Shipyards has brought into question the long term viability of shipbuilding in Scotland once again. Overall, 1800 jobs are to be lost across the UK with the yard in Porstmouth only remaining open to carry out repairs and maintenance, meaning the Clyde will be the single UK location for warships to be built. The job losses are as a
result of the end of the aircraft carrier contracts that have sustained work across the sites for several years. The next big order from the Ministry of Defence will be the new Type26 destroyers and has raised the question of whether or not an independent Scotland would be able to compete for these new contracts. Politicians and Unions are agreed on one thing, that everything should be done to help Scottish
shipbuilding, but the way in which to do that has caused a bitter divide. Is it realistic for the shipyard’s biggest customer, the UK Government, to place orders in a separate Scotland? Or could independence mean that the yards could diversify to survive? Here, we look at both sides of the argument, with two notable advocates from the Better Together and Yes Scotland campaigns.
Dr John Reid, former UK Defence Secretary Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister Over 10 years ago I was privileged as Scottish Secretary to play a part in the survival of the former Kvaerner – now Govan – yard on the Clyde. I know the passion that shipbuilding inspires. The loss this week of hundreds of jobs from the Clyde and Portsmouth shipyards is a bitter blow for those involved. Amid the gloom, however, there was a silver lining for workers in Govan and Scotstoun when the UK Government announced a contract for three offshore patrol vessels on the Clyde. This continuity of orders is exactly what was envisaged when the carrier contract was first negotiated, in order to ensure the survival of a strategic asset for the UK. The Defence Secretary and BAE Systems also went on to identify Glas-
gow as the preferred site for the Type 26 contract. These orders will safeguard jobs on the Clyde for years to come. The wider lesson from the last few days is that the only way to secure the future of Scotland’s shipyards is to remain in the UK. This is not a matter of political opinion; it is a matter of fact. It is a fact that since World War II no UK Government of any political stripe has ever commissioned the building of a warship in a foreign country. It is a fact that for security, as well as economic and political, reasons we build these ships here at home in the UK. The nationalists either have no real understanding of our defence industry or else they are deliberately misleading the people of Scotland.
In recent days, for instance, Nicola Sturgeon has argued that a separate Scotland would still have access to big defence contracts from the rest of the UK – from what would then be a foreign country. This flies completely in the face of the facts. As does her assurance to the Scottish Parliament that contracts are currently being awarded to foreign countries like South Korea and Australia, so they would be awarded to a separate Scotland just as easily. She forgot to mention that the tender for ships to South Korea was for tankers, rather than the warships so expertly built on the Clyde. In contrast we have heard from academics and trade unionists people who deal in the facts of real life, people with years of experience working in Scotland’s defence industry. Their message is very simple - the sustainability of Scotland’s defence industry is inextricably tied up with our place in the UK. As part of the UK we can pool and share our defence resources for the benefit of the people of Scotland and those across the whole of the UK. In my view that truth is simple - the best future for Scottish defence jobs is as part of the UK. In this, as in so many other areas, we are stronger together and better together.
I care deeply about the shipbuilding industry and its future, as I know Johann Lamont does. I will work with anybody anywhere to secure the future of an industry that is very important to Scotland both practically and emotionally. Let me also say that my heart goes out to the people of Portsmouth, because I know that their shipbuilding industry is as important to them as the Clyde’s is to us. The problem that we have is that—as we saw recently with the further downsizing of our shipbuilding industry—naval procurement alone, however important, is not enough to secure that future not just for 10 years but for 20, 30, 40 or 50 years. That is what I want to do. On the issue whether the type 26 frigates would be built on the Clyde in an independent Scotland, let me deal with that directly by saying two things. First, what we heard yesterday from BAE Systems and from the Secretary of State for Defence is that the Clyde is the best place to build those ships—end of story. Secondly, the UK Government would
have nowhere else to build those ships. I found something quite interesting this morning in a press release on the Royal Navy website that is headed “Britain and Australia to work together to create possible frigates of the future”. The press release starts by saying: v“Among the closer co-operation between the two countries’ military will be seeing whether we can work jointly on ... the Royal Navy’s Type 26 ‘Global Combat Ship’”. On a visit to the BAE Systems shipyard in Perth, Australia, Philip Hammond said: “Areas of potential co-operation include future frigates, with the Royal Navy’s Type 26 design ... the first of
many opportunities for future collaboration. In times of budget pressures for all nations, it makes sense to maximise economies of scale and work with our friends to get the best value for money on all sides.” I ask in all seriousness, to explain to me in simple terms why it should be okay for the UK Government to collaborate with a country 10,000 miles away but collaboration between two countries that share the same island would not take place. We should be getting behind the shipyard to say that it is the best place to build the type 26 frigates regardless of the outcome of next year’s vote.
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Opposition Politicians try to reverse “Bedroom Tax” Coalition Government hears of continued misery of social tenants MPs from across the political spectrum have united in their opposition to the so called ‘Bedroom Tax’ in Westminster this week. The Labour Party used use an Opposition Day Debate to call on the Government to repeal the Bedroom Tax with immediate effect, in the light of evidence that the policy is unfair and unworkable. Evidence has come to light showing that the Bedroom Tax could cost more than it saves. However, to ensure it can be reversed without any additional borrowing, the party will call for funds to be raised by reversing recent tax cuts benefiting the wealthy and cracking down on bogus self-employment in the construction industry. The Bedroom Tax hits 660,000 housing benefit claimants including over 400,000 disabled people. For the vast majority of those affected, there is
nowhere smaller to move to, hitting vulnerable people with an average bill of £720 a year through no fault of their own. Those who do move often end up in the private rented sector which means a higher Housing Benefit bill for the taxpayer. The Department for Work and Pensions’ own impact assessment shows: • Over 400,000 of those affected are disabled, according to the government’s own figures • The tax also hits 220,000 households with children which, based on average UK family size, could mean as many as 375,000 children affected • Families hit will be forced to move or face losing an average £14 a week, or £720 a year. In addition, there is mounting evidence that the policy is resulting in unanticipated costs and perverse consequences as families are
pushed into more expensive private rented accommodation while local housing providers’ budgets are hit by mounting arrears. Rachel Reeves MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: “This out-of-touch Government is hitting hard-pressed families at the sharp end of the cost-of-living crisis with the Bedroom Tax at the same time as cutting taxes for millionaires. And there is mounting evidence it isn’t even saving the money the government said it would. “It’s time to repeal this unjust and unworkable policy – and this vote gives MPs a chance to show where they stand. But if Tory and Lib Dem MPs vote against repeal, we won’t let them forget it – and we’ll step up our campaign to elect a Labour government that will.” The motion brought forward at the Opposition Day Debate read: “That this House regrets the pernicious effect on vulnerable and in many cases disabled people of deductions being made from Housing Benefit paid to working age tenants in the social housing sector deemed to have an excess number of bedrooms in their homes; calls on the government to end these deductions with immediate
effect; furthermore calls for any cost of ending them to be covered by reversing tax cuts which will benefit the wealthiest and promote avoidance, and addressing the tax loss from disguised employment in construction; and further calls on the government to use the funding set aside for Discretionary Housing Payments to deal with under-occupation by funding local authorities so that they are better able to help people with the cost of moving to suitable accommodation.” Unfortunately, despite the attempts of the opposition parties, the Government majority defeated the motion. For the meantime, it looks like the heinous Bedroom Tax will be with us for a little while longer.
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Local Police News Robber on the Run! A 23 year old male has been arrested following a robbery on Cumbernauld Road recently. On 1st November a female was forced into her house at knife point at which point the accused took a quantity of money from her before fleeing the scene. He was identified by witnesses and was also found to have been reported missing previously. The male was subsequently found and arrested regarding the incident. Domestic Assault A 23 year old male recently became victim of a serious assault when he allowed his ex-girlfriend into his home along with a further ex-partner of hers. The incident occurred on Saturday 2nd November 2013 within a dwelling house in the Glenisla Street area. The visitors to the victim attacked him with a hammer leaving him with serious head injuries. As a result a 21 year old female and a 24 year old male were arrested and held to appear at court the next lawful day. Disqualified Driver Traffic officers were on patrol recently when they had cause to stop a vehicle which turned out to be being driven by a disqualified driver! Officers were travelling on the Gallowgate near to The Forge Shopping Centre on Thursday 7th
November 2013 when they stopped the vehicle. The driver was also found to have no insurance for the vehicle. A 36 year old male was arrested following the incident.
Serious Assault A 49 year old male was taken by surprise recently when walking on Frankfield Street at 2245hrs on Tuesday 29th October 2013 when he was suddenly repeatedly struck about the head and body with a large kitchen knife. The assailant made off but not before leaving the key to his own home behind! It’s always good when the accused assists police with enquiries and as a result a 43 year old male was arrested.
the incident. Dangerous Driving A 50 year old male was stopped by officers on 29th October 2013 having made a dangerous manoeuvre on The M8. The officers were travelling on the M8 during the afternoon at which time the motorway was busy and approaching peak time. The officers observed the male travelling in lane 2 and without indication travel from lane 2 across lane 1 and into the slip lane for junction 8 cutting across solid white lines and chevrons in doing so. The males last minute decision to take the exit he had clearly missed resulted in him being reported to the Procurators Fiscal regarding the incident.
Culpable and Reckless Conduct Officers were shocked recently to stumble across a quantity of prescribed medication attached to its owner’s front door. The discovery was made at 1745hrs on Thursday 31 October 2013 when there was a high volume of children out Trick or Treating in the area, chapping doors. When officers investigated further they found the owner within who stated he had put the parcel there by way of a message to his partner to inform her he had attended at the local carry-out establishment! A 35 year old male has been reported regarding
Domestic Assault A domestic incident recently took a strange twist after it was initially reported as a random assault on a female by a group of youths on Shettleston Road striking her to the head with a brick. Officers attended and investigations were made into the report however the allegation appeared unsubstantiated. After further enquiries and the 39 year old female victim being hospitalised due to the severity of her injuries the true events were established, the victim’s partner, a 53 year old male, was arrested regarding the incident on 29th October.
Robbery A robbery occurred during the afternoon of 31st October 2013 at commercial premises on Westmuir Street when a male entered the premises in a state of intoxication brandishing a glass bottle. Due to his level of intoxication the male stumble and fell into a display however on picking himself up he threatened staff with the bottle and emptied the till of a large quantity of cash before fleeing the scene. Officers traced the 25 year old male nearby and he was arrested and appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court for robbery and offences in contravention with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995.
Male Questioned Police Powers A 19 year old male learned police powers the hard way recently! On 1st November 2013 officers were called to a disturbance ongoing within a dwelling house in the Baillieston area. On arrival they were refused entry to the premises by the accused who proceeded to shout and swear at the officers, maintaining his stance refusing them entry. Officers explained their powers of entry to premises where there is a disturbance ongoing however the accused still refused entry and attempted to give the officers a lesson in powers of entry by informing them they needed a warrant. Unfortunately for the male he was wrong and he was subsequently arrested! Dangerous Driver Narrowly Misses School Children Traffic officers were on patrol recently in the Possil area when
they observed a driver who was behind them in queuing traffic to suddenly pull away at speed, wheels spinning and fail to obey a keep left sign thereafter overtaking the queue of traffic and a school bus. The incident occurred at 0835hrs on 1st November and the bus being overtaken was stationery school bus picking children up for school. The vehicle narrowly missed several children who were approaching the bus. As a result an 18 year old male was reported to the Procurators Fiscal.
Domestic Robbery A 32 year old female got a fright recently when she attended at a friend’s home address in the Maryhill area in order to lend the friend some money. On arrival she was violently attacked by her ex partner who only ceased his sustained attack upon her when a neighbour entered the property and intervened. The 26 year old male accused thereafter took the victims money. Police were contacted who attended and the male was arrested following the incident on Friday 8th November 2013. Murder On the morning of Thursday 7th November 2013 a disturbance occurred within a dwelling house on Crownlin Crescent resulting in the death of a 49 year old male. Following the disturbance a 29 year old female presented herself at London Road Police Office to report the incident. As a result a 29 year old female has been remanded in custody and a 40 year old male has been released on bail awaiting trial.
Wasting Police Time In the early hours of Friday 8th November 2013 Police Scotland received a call from a female stating she was feeling suicidal and was in possession of a gun. Officers attended and spoke with the reporter who admitted she was not in possession of a gun and was not suicidal. When asked why she had made the call she stated she had done this once before and caused firearms officers to attend her home address and she thought it would be a laugh to do so again. The female was reported to the Procurators Fiscal regarding the incident. Robbery A 17 year old male has been arrested following a robbery committed on Sunday 10th November at Foognik on Lamlash Crescent. The male entered the premises acting aggressively towards the shop owner. He then attempted to take monies from the till escaping with a quantity of cash. The male then left the premises damaging the shop owner’s vehicle as he did so following a struggle with the shop owner. Officers were contacted who attended immediately and on tracing the accused he was arrested after a short footchase. The 17 year old male was detained in custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Coirt the next lawful day.
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SHETTLESTON Bowling Club are holding their Annual Presentation Evening on Friday, November 22 ( 7.30pm), writes JACK HIGH. It is expected over 100 people will be in attendance. Congratuations to the male and female sections ( winners and runners-up). The Culrain Street club have earned a hugely successful reputation within East End bowling circles since they were founded in 1906. EASTERN Carpet Bowls League, who were stunned by the late resignation of Whitevale Bowling Club, have bounced back with their weekly fixtures. WEEK 3: North British 4 points, Springboig 2 points (22-22 shots); Garrowhill 6 points, Sandyhills 0 points (23-13 shots). Re-listed fixture - Mount Vernon 5 points, Garrowhill 1 point ( 21-16 shots). WEEK 4: Shettleston 0 points, North
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MIKE DEVOY, who has served Scottish District Bowling circles for over 20 years, including arranging all fixtures/ results throughout ( including finals) prior to Northfield, Ayr, is standing down. Mike, formerly of Riddrie B.C. and currently Blackhill, will officially bow out at the Bowls Scotland Annual General Meeting. My thanks goes to Ian Colligan ( Shettleston) for passing on this sports item.
Spotlight on the Amateurs Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy, Glasgow West Second RoundAFC Airdrie Albion 5, AFC Carluke 0; Airdrie Workmens 0, Tap Shop 2; Alpha 3, Gartferry 3 ( 3-4 pens); Belhaven 1, AC Drongan 0; Bishopbriggs 1, New Stevenston United 0; Bobbys Bar 3, Valley Thistle 1; Cadzow 4, Stonehouse 3; Calderbank 1, Bullfrog 2; Carluke Vics 3, Holytown Phoenix 6; Castlemilk East 2, Westhill 2 (5-3 pens); Cellar Bar Colts 4, The Craft AFC 4 ( 3-4 pens); Charlies Bar 4, Jerviston 3; Chasers 1, Cadzow Harp 1 ( 4-3 pens); Clarkston 3, Thornwood 5; Cleland Club 8, Bar 12 AFC 1; Cumbernauld Colts 2, Kings Arms 2 ( 3-4 pens); Coach & Horses 3, M.K. Dynamo 4; Drumchapel FC AFC 5,
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playing a Melbourne State Select Squad at Toryglen Regional Football Centre ( Indoors Pitch) on Saturday, November 23, 12 noon kick-off. GLASGOW CITY F.C. will round off the Women’s season with the Scottish Cup final against Hibernian at Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld.
BROOMHOUSE F.C. striker David Omozik has proved a hot handful for amateur football defences this season. Photograph kindly taken and supplied by Mr Peter Quinn. WHITEFIELD ROVERS 3, BROOMHOUSE F.C. 3. BOTH teams finished with ten men as Rovers forced a Scottish Amateur Cup replay with their 94th minute penalty kick equaliser. The homesters led after 8 minutes. David Omozik levelled with a penalty kick after Gary Rae had been fouled 15 minutes later. In 40 minutes, Omozik showed his strength and finishing ability following fine play by Daryl McKernan. Without doubt, the double first half sending offs reduced much of the play’s quality until David Quinn headed home an excellent Joe McGowan cross after 77 minutes. Whitefield cut the deficit two minutes later and, after Colin Cairns missed a chance, Rovers stunned ‘House by winning and converting an injury-time spot kick to ensure a replay. BROOMHOUSE F.C. 1, WHITEFIELD ROVERS 3 aet. EVEN first half. Rovers netted after 47 minutes. ‘House levelled when Mark McFarlane lashed home from just outside the area after Daryl McKernan’s free kick had been blocked in 64 minutes. Whitefield scored in the 4th and 26th minute of extra-time. BROOMHOUSE F.C. 11, HELENSBURGH AFC 0. WEST of Scotland Amateur Cup. Scorers: David Omozik ( 17 mins), Darren Hogan (20), Mark Anderson ( 32, 62, 87), David Quinn ( 55, 66, 69), Chris Keane ( 85), Gary Rae ( 75, 78). GREENOCK JUNIORS 4, MARYHILL JUNIORS 4 ( 4-3 on pens). ‘NOCK held their nerve after Maryhill fought back from 4-1 down in the New Coin Holdings West of Scotland Cup. O’Donnell and Paton netted Maryhill’s goals. Greenock converted penalties through Carter, McKenna, Scott and Docherty, while Maryhill’s Ferguson, Begg and Paton were successful from 12 yards. SHETTLESTON JUNIORS 9, SALTCOATS VICTORIA 1. VICS came off the back of a league win over Darvel, when they ran up against first round goal-happy Town in the West of Scotland Cup at Greenfield Park. Strikers Scott Anson and Keigan Parkers were in superb scoring form. Jamie Doyle,back in the Town fold after leaving Shotts Bon Accord, netted a double. Shell-shocked Saltcoats denied ‘keeper Gavin Wallace a shut-out four minutes from time, when Scott Knight set-up scorer Jordan Stewart. VICTORIA CROFTFOOT 2, TYNECASTLE AFC 5. SSMFL clash, and full debuts were given to recent signings Liam Edward and Gerry Ward, who cancelled out a Croftfoot opening goal. Chris Hughes made it 2-1, and Edward added a third. Kevin Taylor head-
ed No 4 after great left-wing work by Jamie Cochrane, who extended the scoreline (5-1).A late defensive lapse was punished by Croftfoot. One-time Hearts player, Jose Quitongo, has also signed for Tynecastle A.F.C. EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE 2, TYNECASTLE AFC 3. GOOD win at Petershill Park. Kevin Taylor, Jamie Cochrane and an own goal won the points. CLUB Round-Up: Finnart Ams 3, Inverclyde 1. Scottish Under-14 Cup - Montieth 1, Finnart 0 ( in dreadful weather conditions). Under-13 - Celtic BC 9, Finnart 1. 2003 - two defeats ( both 3-2). 2006/2007 - two wins, three draws and two defeats. WELLHOUSE 2, COLVILLE PARK AFC 3. TRAILING 2-0 after 12 minutes, ‘House conceded a third. Marc McGeough converted a run and cross from Robbie Peebles before half-time. Substitute Brian Caldwell netted with a shot in off the bar 15 minutes from time, but the visitors held out. TOWER HEARTS 4, RUTHERGLEN GLENCAIRN 2. GOALS from Boyd (2), McLeery and Thomas sent Tower, who trailed 2-1 during the second half, into the fourth round of the Trans World Soccer Scottish Under-21 Cup. MARYHILL JUNIORS 3, E.K. GOLD 3. UNDER-19 Scottish Cup thriller, which saw Gold come back from 3-1 down. Thomas Clark (2) and Martin Hope netted for ‘Hill. SAFA SCOTTISH SELECT 2, CENTRAL SCOTTISH AFL 0. SWITCHED indoors to Ravenscraig for this challenge match, the Scottish team soon took control, and Jordan Longmuir was the busier goalkeeper. David McKay opened the scoring in 20 minutes before picking up and injury and being replaced by Brian Hughes (Postal United). Michael Mullen made it 2-0 with a cracking free kick after 57 minutes. POLAND 0, SCOTLAND 4. WOMEN’S World Cup - a hat-trick from Jane Ross ( 23 mins, 42 and 46), and a Jo Love 65th minute goal. The Scots’ next Group Four qualifier is against Poland on home soil (April 5), before they travel to Bosnia five days later. SCOTTSH JUNIOR CUP, Second Round: LIVINGSTON UNITED 4,VALE OF CLYDE 0. STRIKER Daniel Forbes bagged a hat-trick, and Man of the Match Steven Dolan netted in a shock cup exit for the Tin Pail squad. CULTER 2, ASHFIELD JUNIORS 3. DESPITE having defender Darren Kelly sent off early on, the North Region Super League champions and Grill League Cup finalists, led 2-0.
Full credit to the Saracen Park club, who staged the cup fightback of the second round, and won the game thanks to a Shaun Fraser goal in time added on. ST ROCH 3, THORNIEWOOD UNITED 5. NO happy cup day for ex-United chiefs John Fallon Senior and his son, who are in charge at James McGrory Park. Scorers: Safedem Man of the Match Jordan Brown (2), and Max Assanti. MARYHILL JUNIORS 1, CARNOUSTIE PANMURE 1. 2004 Cup winners Panmure went ahead with an early Barry Myles goal. Gerry O’Donnell hit a great equaliser in 48 minutes. Carnoustie twice struck the woodwork. KILSYTH RANGERS 5, SHETTLESTON JUNIORS 1. TOWN, well fancied pre-match given Kilsyth’s poor league form, led through Scott Anson inside 10 minutes. ‘Gers equalised from 25 yards, and finished good winners. Scorers: Francis Kelly (2), one a penalty, David Waters, Phil Dolan and Ryan Carr. ST ANTHONY 3, PETERSHILL 3. MIDFIELDER Paul Woods rescued a cup replay for Peasy with two spot kicks inside the last 13 minutes. Chris Mackie,who also had a penalty saved by Ants ‘keeper Tony Curran, netted the opening goal. Patrick Cullen turned the game completely with counters in 29 mins, 37 and 61. Woods made it 3-2, and after Curran was red carded, squared an amazing cup-tie from 12 yards. PETERSHILL JUNIORS 3, ST ANTHONY 0. THREE goals in five firsthalf minutes were enough at Springburn. Scorers: Paul Woods ( 29 mins), Liam Finnigan (32) and Chris Mackie (34). KILSYTH RANGERS 0, ASHFIELD JUNIORS 2. MID-table ‘Field followed up their Culter win with an excellent league result at Duncansfield.Karl McCrone hit the decisive second goal. No information available from club on first goalscorer. WELLHOUSE 7, UDDINGSTON ANVIL 0. BUNRIGH Trophy Third Round. Bad injury to full back Robbie Peebles took the gloss off this cup win. An opponent fell on Robbie as he went into a last-minute tackle. Sustained shoulder and arm injury (in three places). Goals from Brian Caldwell (2), Andy Dorrans ( 2), Jamie Caldwell, Marc McGeough and Chris Hopkins. CLUB Round-Up: Under-19 Regional Cup - Finnart 5, Wishaw 1. Under-14 - Finnart 2, Muirton 1. Under-13 - Finnart 1, Dumbarton 9. 2003 -One win, one defeat. 2004 - Two defeats. 2006/2007 - Three wins, two draws, two defeats.
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PETERSHILL co-managers Willie Paterson and Scott Smith will again hammer home the message to their players that a combination of complacency LOCAL experts are aiming to and being over confident shape yet another generation of young Scottish goalkeepers. will not bring success in Shot StoppersJunior Academy has the Scottish Cup. helped create future careers Having suffered a fright for over 87 junior and senior against St Anthony in their football signings in a 19last were 13 yearouting period -- Ants the impressive minutes away from a senlist includes Scotland internationalist sational 3-1 winDavid untilMarshall Paul - thanksconverted to a forward-thinking Woods two and innovative penalty kicks - coaching the pair structure. would surely settle for a Long before senior clubs had repeat the 3-0 winning thoughtof about working with replay scorelineyears - as of they boys’ under-10 age, prepare to entertain third Shot Stoppers were already organising Sunday coaching round visitors Ballingry courses all over the Rovers, who were country. founded Primary schools also asked in 1956. Ironically, Peasy for help to further boost their were dumped out of the grassroots scheme. 2011-2012 national trophy The success story shows by following a secno Rovers, sign of ending just yet as Conor Cullen (16)extra-time proved ond round replay, this summer when he signed and penalties. a two-year, full-time deal A 2-2 draw in Glasgow was with Glasgow Celtic. Group matched by anBryceland identical can Coach Stephen replay before proudlyscoreline claim to have fully Ballingry went throughthe 4-2 developed and nurtured raw potential of kid glove Cullen at Shot Stoppers.
on spot kicks. What really upset the Springburn management,apart from leading twice in both games, was watching their Ore“For Park Stephen revealed: the hosts equalise record, he came with to us virtually never having the lastexperienced kick of the any ball in form of proper goalkeeping extra-time when the cup-tie coaching. At the have samebeen time, should already we brought a young Falkirkput to bed. based lad called Sean Brown Ballingry spent money on board, and hebig finished up last season under United, formerand signing for Dundee bossEnder DaveRhys Baikie, and was East Murray snapped up by Motherwell they achieved Premier F.C. so that says a great deal League promotion into about the what we are doing at Shot McBookie Super League Stoppers.” structure - finishing Conor Cullen, who only four wanted points adrift of champiwas by several ons Newtongrange Star.his professional clubs during Academy stint and has played In May, Baikie moved back for Scotland at youth level, to take charge of Tayport continues to keep in touch Juniors, where he previouswith his old coaching set-up. ly the Scottish Junior Hewon admitted: “I will never Cup. His was replaced by forget what Shot Stoppers ex- for Burntisland Shipyards did me, and during my return visits itUnited has been great and Oakley manager looking at how goalkeepers I Stevie Kay, who overhauled worked alongside are not only their playing staff with a progressing, but also watch host emerging of summer signings. new talent. I am Last month, backroom grateful to Shotthe Stoppers for staff wasme boosted with the allowing access to their pre-season training sessions – following a request from Celtic
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PETERSHILL B.C. 2001 FINNART ( Bridgeton) are require players ( all seeking players for their MARGARET McMILLAN won the Shettleston Club Ladies positions) forBowling Saturday Under-13 team. Boyshas born Championship for the 7th time - and a third consecutive time, after football. Training in 2001. beating PatContact Clarke inofficials the final. Other morning results, with runners-up in brackets. Presidents - M training McMillannight (M White), Martin Trophy - A Laing are held on (F Adair), prior to their at sessions Nominated Pairs - C Cochrane and M White (M Cameron and I Fletcher), Tuesday and Thursday Crownpoint on a Thursday Balloted Pairs - M Murphy and M Eastwood ( J Allan and I Fletcher). 2 evenings. (7pm). Bowl Pairs - M McMillan and H Painter (P Clarke and J Allan).
arrival of one-time Aberdeen and Glasgow Celtic central defender Willie Garner, who had spells in junior management with Glenrothes and Tayport, Academy goalkeeping coach and more recently was No Colin Meldrum - before I went on holiday.” 2 at Kelty Hearts. Ballingry, Conor’s father, Mr Robert who have signed 23 yearCullen, a lifelong Partick old midfielder Scott Finlay Thistle supporter, said: “I from Newburgh Juniors can’t thank Shot Stoppers on a temporary transfer, enough for their professional had centre-back Jonathon development of my son, and sent off afterthem 32 ISinclair have recommended ever sinceof totheir other5-3 people minutes second (parents and coaches). That is round success at Fraserhow highly I rate them. burgh United. “Conor and I were absolutely Formerwhen Hibs,he Airdrie buzzing signedand the Berwick RangersHis striker deal at Parkhead. squad Darren is Smith netted in that number 91 - pity it wasn’t 71 because I wouldthe have had a game. However, star field day with that one!” man was Steven Leslie, Meanwhile, 12 goalkeepers who bagged a hat-trick at Shot Stoppers have been alongside 16th minute celebrating anumerous awards opening goal from from last season andStewart preMcDonald. season tournaments. The list includes Bradley Over atUnder-15 Saracenstar Park, ASHMain, was voted Tower FIELDwho Juniors manager Hearts’ Players’ Player of John Conlin will be hoping the Year, and then played a for a cup double over Girsignificant part in helping his van Football Club. new club, Jimmy Johnstone Last month, the Glasgow pair met Academy, win the
City Cup last month. For more information on the Academy check out the following: www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ shotstoppersgoalkeeping THIRD round of the Fosters
PETERSHILL prepare for another Scottish Junior Cup visit from Ballingry Rovers... and they will be hoping for a better outcome than two seasons ago. at the same venue in the first round of the New Coin Holdings West of Scotland Cup. Joe Barclay scored twice, with Jamie Gilmartin and Karl McCrone also on target as the North Glasgow club recorded a 4-2 victory. Jordan Ryan hit a double for the visitors’
inside the last 16 minutes. Conlin and his own backroom staff have had a massive job rebuilding the player-squad following last season’s top-flight relegation campaign, and long-serving manager Stevie Rankin moving to Irvine Meadow. Latest ar-
rival is on-loan Kirkintilloch Rob Roy defender Steven Baillie. Junior Cup games: Saturday, November 23. Ashfield v Girvan, Petershill v Ballingry, Carnoustie or Maryhill v Colony Park. Kick-offs 1.45pm.
TOP TALENT... Goalkeeper Conor Cullen is back at Shot Stoppers after signing a two-year deal with Glasgow Celtic F.C.. Also pictured (left to right) are Academy Group Three coach Chris Todd, Mr Robert Cullen and Group Two coach Jonny Fyfe. Street, and tickets are FORMER FIFA referee Bripriced £30. an McGinlay will host the Scottish Amateur Sunday Other speakers are broadannual Petershill Juniors Trophy is scheduled caster Tam Cowan, and fund-raising Sportsman for November 17,and the sports impressionist Paul Dinner on Sunday, NovemGARROWHILL Bowlers Ian Muir, Anne Kenyon, Lennie Packer Junior, PROPOSED Scottish Junior Cup dates this season are: First Round fourth round pairings bring Reid. ber 17 . September 28. Second - October 26. Third – November 23. Fourth and Lennie Packer Senior won the Birrell Corrance Shield as part of this year to an end taking place- at the club’s Family Fortunes Day. - January 18, 2014. Fifth - February 15. The Sixth event - Marchis15. Semi-Finals onApril December 12/13, and8. 19/20. Final - May 25, 2014 (Provisional). the Masonic Club, Vulcan
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