Re-Gen Issue 120

New Year - New You

ISSUE 120

When we greeted 2014 whilst people from Glasgow were turning over new leaves, our New Years resolution was simple. We’ll make sure that we continue to be your voice in the community.

Next Edition 24th January 2014 10-11

Domestic Abuse Say No to Domestic Abuse

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New Year New You Making the best of the New Year in 2014

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Horoscopes Your stars for the week ahead

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Re-GEN SPORT with Tom Scott 3 Pages packed with local sport

FIGHTING THE BLIGHT OF PAY DAY LENDERS Every S1 Glasgow school kid to get £10 and new Credit Union savings account A NEW scheme has been launched by Glasgow City Council to help tackle the rise in unscrupulous lending and pay day loans.

The scheme aims to not only educate children about seeking responsible finance but also about the benefits of using local Credit Unions instead of pay day lenders.

Firms like Wonga.com and Quickquid are accused of preying on vulnerable communities and trapping people in

a cycle of debt with interest rates of up to 3500%.

The scheme was launched by the City Treasuer, Cllr Paul Rooney, at Lochend Community High School in Easterhouse.

He said that it is important that S1 pupils are taught to “save and manage their money well in the long term.”

GEMAP link up with council for money matters – PAGE 20

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Friday 10th January 2014

Happy New Year!

2014 a chance for a fresh start THERE is no doubt that the change in the calendar holds out the prospect of much excitement and opportunity for Glasgow.

There is so much happening in and around the city so it is little wonder that 2014 has already been dubbed by some as ‘The Year of Glasgow.’

It is hard to know where to start as the eyes of the world focus firmly upon us.

Getting all of these events right will keep us busy enough, but one thing for sure is that 2014 will be a year that is unforgettable.

Top of the list for Glasgow will be the Commonwealth Games.

Already, we can see signs of the impact that the Games are having on the city with great parts of the East End having already undergone a physical transformation.

Add to that the buzz of

the competition itself, the prospect of medals for Team Scotland, the tourists who will visit and the worldwide media interest and you get a boost for the city that will be hard to beat.

As the bells brought in 2014, the message from Glasgow was that we are ready to host the best Commonwealth Games the world has ever seen.

Then a few weeks later, we will host the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, another opportunity to showcase Scotland on the world stage.

And, just in case these two sporting occasions aren’t enough for us, in between them we will have the chance to determine the future of our country in the independence referendum.

Another exciting prospect for the city is when the city will host the MTV European Music Awards.

The EMA awards at the

Hydro will see the biggest celebrities in the world perform whilst a TV audience of millions sees what Glasgow in 2014 is all about.

There will be other occasions in the months ahead that we will cover, campaign for or simply report, with the referendum giving us as a country that rare opportunity to decide what the future of the country will look like.

Whether we are Yes, No or undecided, we should all make sure we grasp that opportunity with both hands.

So let us unite and prepare for a year when the whole world will be talking about Glasgow and the ReGen and if you have coverage, news or comments about the year ahead email, contact us on editor@regennewspapers.co.uk.

It might be a New Year, but we will always be Your Voice in the Community.

The Editor - The Re-Gen

Partnership to help young athletes aiming for the top AMBITIONS to help nurture the next generation of Commonwealth sporting stars were unveiled today through a new official charity partnership between the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust (SCGYT).

The SCGYT invests in promising young athletes through offering them a range of support, including scholarships.

Today’s announcement of an official partnership with Glasgow 2014 means sports fans will be able to play a key part in creating a golden future for young athletes simply by showing their support for Team Scotland at next summer’s Commonwealth Games.

Every purchase of Team Scotland merchandise will help support the work of the Youth Trust, with a proportion of all royalties from the Glasgow 2014 Team Scotland range going to the Trust.

To date, the SCGYT has raised funds largely through donations and fundraising activities at Commonwealth Games Scotland Annual Awards Dinners.

Recently it has focused on making small awards to Scottish athletes in the lead up

to the Games and Commonwealth Youth Games.

The Trust has also provided funding for scholarship support of athletes from Commonwealth Games sports attending the University of Stirling and support of junior Commonwealth Championships for specific sports held in Scotland.

Professor Steve Chapman, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University and Chair of the Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust, said: “Sport and athletes are at the centre of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and today’s announcement takes this commitment one step further.

This charity partnership will deliver real benefits to the next generation of athletes through a range of fundraising activities.

“Every penny raised will be directed towards programmes

and activities which will assist young athletes to progress to represent their country at future Games and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”

Michael Cavanagh, Chairman of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “The Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust has played a long time role in supporting Scottish athletes and this partnership takes things to the next level.

“When we bid for the Games we wanted to ensure that not only Scottish athletes had long term benefits and that the close relationship between Scotland and the athletes and coaches from across the Commonwealth could continue to flourish, as we have much to learn from each other.

This exciting new initiative will make this aspiration a reality.”

Friday 10th January 2014

Work on GHA homes kickstarts major regeneration of Sighthill

Honour for East End volunteer aged 103 Margaret receives British Empire Medal – for second time

THE regeneration of Sighthill has taken a major step forward with the start of work on new Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) homes.

The homes are part of a major regeneration of the area by GHA, Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government.

The 141 GHA homes for social rent are the first stage in the transformation of Sighthill.

Future phases will see new homes for sale, a new school campus and new transport links.

Sighthill is one of eight areas earmarked as a priority for regeneration by Transforming Communities: Glasgow (TC:G), a city-wide initiative which brings together GHA, Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government.

The new GHA homes are a mix of houses and flats, including 11 suitable for wheelchairs and 58 one-bedroom flats.

The £13.7m development is expected to be complete by late 2015.

Glasgow City Council Leader Gordon Matheson, who was on hand to help mark the start of work, said: “The regeneration of the area is very exciting, and will bring almost 800 new homes and a whole host of community and infrastructural improvements.

“This was brought forward by many years by our bid for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, which while ultimately unsuccessful, will leave us a fantastic legacy in the form of a new Sighthill.”

Sighthill had been earmarked as the preferred site of the athletes’ village as part of Glasgow’s bid to host the 2018

Youth Olympic Games.

Despite Glasgow losing out on its bid, the regeneration of Sighthill is going ahead much earlier than previously planned.

Glasgow City Council’s masterplan for the area also includes shops and a new bridge linking Sighthill to the city centre.

Bailie Liz Cameron, Chair of Transforming Communities: Glasgow, said: “This is a fantastic day for Sighthill as we see a massive step being taken on the delivery of what will be the largest Transformational Regeneration Area project in the city.

“At the end of this project, Sighthill will be an area that is far better connected to the city around it, with tremendously improved housing and environment.”

Minister for Housing and Welfare, Margaret Burgess, said: “The Scottish Government has invested £6.1 million in this housing development, which will provide quality, energy-efficient rental accommodation for individuals and families in Glasgow.

“We will continue to work together with GHA and other housing stakeholders to get the most from our resources.

“I want to ensure that we deliver our vision that everyone should have a safe, warm home which they can afford.”

Local residents have been closely involved in the plans for the new homes, with residents on the Sighthill Steering Group working with Collective Architecture on the design of the homes.

Gordon Sloan, GHA Chair, said: “The start of work on

these homes marks the first stage in what will be the transformation of Sighthill.

“The modern, spacious, energy-efficient homes being built here will go a long way in transforming not only the lives of the tenants who’ll live in them, but Sighthill as a whole.”

Glasgow City Council has also set up a Local Delivery Group for Sighthill, chaired by Bailie Allan Stewart and made up of residents, local councillors, the Scottish Government, council and GHA staff. The group will oversee the wider regeneration plans.

Contractors CCG is using an innovative off-site manufacturing process to put together some sections of the buildings – meaning higher construction standards and less time spent on-site.

CCG Managing Director Gary McGregor said: “CCG are delighted to be involved in this initial phase of the wider regeneration plans for Sighthill.

“We are working with GHA and partners to ensure local people and businesses benefit from the investment in the area.

“Securing this project has also allowed CCG to create a number of training and employment opportunities.”

As part of the regeneration of Sighthill, two high-rise blocks in Pinkston Drive have been demolished. The demolition of a third block is due to start this month.

Some Sighthill residents have already moved into a new home of their choice, while others will move into the newbuild homes when they are ready.

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THE New Year Honours has recognised the lifetime of commitment of Sprinboig resident Margaret Miller.

She was given the Bar Award of the British Empire Medal for her work as a volunteer with stroke victims in Ligthburn Hospital.

And Mrs Miller, who started volunteering in 1939, is still taking part in the activities at 103 years old. Speaking to the ReGen she said: “I am thrilled to be recognised in this way.

This award is for all the volunteers who help out with those recovering from a stroke.

“It also goes to show, that no matter what age you are, you are never too old to help out and volunteer in your community.”

Being awarded the British Empire Medal for the second time did cause a little confusion at first.

Daughter Jean, who now does most of the work with the stroke rehab patients at the Lightburn Harmony Club, said: “When my mother first got the letter, I thought there must have been a mistake since she already received the BEM a while ago.

So I telephoned the num-

ber at the top of the letter and it turned out to be the switchboard for Buckingham Palace.

“They confirmed that she was due to get the award again.”

Being awarded the BEM twice puts Mrs Miller in a very special group of those who have, and continue to, demonstrate a high level of service over a significant period of time.

Something that is much deserved for a special woman.

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Friday 10th January 2014

Vulnerable tenants get home checks to beat the winter chill THOUSANDS of vulnerable tenants are getting help to beat the freezing winter temperatures.

Tenants of GHA and Cube Housing Association in Glasgow have signed up for a free winter check to get their home ready for the cold weather.

Around 4,000 tenants have already booked a WinterReady appointment.

A plumber visits the tenant and checks the boiler, pipes and taps and also bleeds the radiators.

Tenants are shown how to set their heating, turn off the water in the event of an emergency and where to find their stop cock.

Tenants also receive handy tips to keep their home warm during the cold spell, help on what to do in the event of a home emergency and how to book a free flu jab.

Tenant Peter Allan, 74, and

his wife Roseanne, 69, from Milton in Glasgow were one of the first to book a home check.

Peter said: “We had it last year as well. It’s very good.

The plumber came out and checked our heating - and he even fitted a new battery in our smoke detector.

“There were no problems with our home.

It gives you peace of mind, especially with the way the weather is getting colder.”

The WinterReady campaign, which is in its third year, is available to GHA and Cube tenants who are over 60 or disabled.

GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “The winter months are a particularly worrying time for our older and most vulnerable tenants.

The home checks and winter tips will give tenants peace of mind during the worst of the weather.”

Liz Ruine, Chair of Cube, said:

“The WinterReady campaign will really help Cube tenants.

It will mean the most vulnerable tenants can keep warm and cosy this winter.”

Tenants are also reminded to make use of: • the Handyperson Service which provides help with small jobs round the home for tenants who are over 60 and the disabled and a free Home Fire Safety visit.

• A Fire Safety Officer will carry out a safety check and fit a smoke detector for tenants who don’t have one.

• the Fuel Advice Service which can help residents stay warm in their home and still save money on their heating bills.

• Welfare Benefit Advisors who can provide free advice and make sure tenants claim all of the benefits they are entitled to.

Councils need the power to limit betting shop growth says local MP

GLASGOW East MP Margaret Curran has hit out at the recent explosion in Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in Glasgow and has urged the Government to take urgent action. FOBTs, which allow users to gamble up to £100 every 20 seconds, have grown in popularity in recent years and there are now an estimated 33,284 in the UK. Current legislation limits each betting shop to 4 FOBTs however there have been accusations that this simply encourages bookmakers to cluster shops together – often in the most deprived areas.

Last December the Government voted to maintain the £100 bet level, refusing to look at reducing the maximum that can be gambled in one spin.

Now Labour is arguing that councils should have the pow-

er to stop bookies from opening up in areas where there is over-provision.

A future Labour Government would also review the number of FOBTs allowed on each premise and take steps to make them less addictive by, for example, requiring pop ups and breaks in play.

Margaret Curran said: “For many people bookies are no longer about horse racing or football coupons, they are about Fixed Odds Betting Terminals.

Indeed, recent analysis has shown that gamblers in Glasgow spend £800 million a year on FOBTS. “At a time when money is tight, there can be little doubt that gambling on this scale is pushing people into financial difficulty.

It’s time the Government opened their eyes to the problem and took action.

By refusing to back Labour’s plans to tackle FOBTS they have shown that they are too afraid to stand up to the gambling industry.”

Commenting on the idea to

give councils the powers to stop betting shops from opening up on high streets, she said: “It’s clear that betting shops tend to be clustered together in areas of high deprivation – just take a walk along Shettleston Road towards Parkhead Cross for proof.

Giving councils the power to stop more shops opening in areas where there is already over-provision will make a huge difference.

“I would urge all the other parties to make common cause with us and help limit problem gambling in our communities.”

Muzzle dangerous dogs in public: Paul Martin MSP

First fundraiser for Sean’s Trust

A TRUST set up to help Glasgow families affected by still birth has organised its first fundraiser.

The race night is to be held on Friday the 28th February,

7pm at the Celtic Supporters Club, London Road.

Tickets are £5 on the door and raffle tickets are £2. To get a hold of yours, contact lindacroker@googlemail.com.

Speaking to the ReGen, Linda said: “Every contribution helps make a difference so all donations, big and small, are welcome.

All the money raised will go directly to helping families in need.

Even the hire of the hall and the DJ are not taking any money and everybody’s generosity has

been amazing.

“The evening promises to be great fun and all for a great cause as well.”

Sean’s Trust is named after baby Sean Ryan who was still born in 2000.

After her experience of going through still birth, Sean’s mother Linda wanted to support families who have or are going through a similar experience.

Some great raffle prizes are already available including a rare Tommy Burns autograph. To get your tickets or to donate a prize, contact Linda via lindacroker@ googlemail.com.

A FRESH call has been made by the Labour MSP for Glasgow Provan to change the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010 and make muzzling compulsory in public places for certain types of breeds.

The call was made ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate this week being led by Mr Martin, in which cross party support has been gathered to look at the effectiveness of the existing 2010 Act. Mr Martin secured the debate following the vicious attack of 8 year old Broagan McCuaig in Garthamlock, Glasgow.

She received serious facial wounds and underwent surgery on her face and leg after being attacked by two American Bulldogs whilst playing in the back court of her tenement last October.

Paul said: “The attack on Broagan has proven to me that we need to consider a change in the law.

“There are two problems

with the law in my opinion at the minute.

Firstly, there is no account taken of the breed or weight of the animal, and secondly, there is no check to see that the owner of the animal will be able to adequately care for their pet.

“In Ireland there is a system of control of dogs that is widely accepted as far superior to anything that we have in Scotland.

They already have dog licences in place where owners are only allowed to own pets once they are aware of their responsibilities.

“There are also a series of tougher rules for those who wish to own certain breeds, including muzzling whilst the animal is in public.

If they can make this work in Ireland, we should be considering this too.

“The main thing that a responsible owner can do is to have their pet micro chipped making identification easy.

I am glad to see Ireland has also just recently introduced compulsory microchipping along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Scotland has to urgently catch up and make sure that such a simple and effective measure is not blocked by the Scottish Parliament again.

“This debate comes 3 years after the Act came into force.

But to make sure we do everything we can to prevent attacks like this in the future, we must consider changing the law to muzzling in public and make sure owners have the proper capacity to care for their animals.”

Friday 10th January 2014

Disabled workers boost as RSBi factory secures new contract for top class furniture SPRINGBURN based Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), a supported employment facility run by City Building, has won its first contract in Aberdeen to furnish 250 student residences for the University of Aberdeen.

The contract worth £400,000 will see RSBi manufacture and deliver furniture for 250 rooms at Keith House and Hector Boece Court within the Hillhead Student Village.

The accommodations will be fitted out with everything from wardrobes, desks and beds to sofas, breakfast bar stools and coffee tables – all crafted to the highest standard by the skilled professionals at RSBi. Around 50% of RSBi employees have a disability making it one of the country’s leading examples of social enterprise, successfully combining commercial success with socially responsible practices.

The skills of the workforce,

in conjunction with advanced production machinery and equipment to cater to their varied needs, ensure products are manufactured to an exceptionally high standard.

City Building executive director, Graham Paterson said: “RSBi is an excellent example of a thriving business which is one of the most successful supported employment facilities in Europe.

“It speaks to the quality of the work consistently produced by our staff at RSBi that we have been in a position to win our first contract in Aberdeen.”

“It further proves that RSBi is a successful commercial business which happens to employ individuals with disabilities but is more than able to successfully compete in the marketplace.”

The contract with the University of Aberdeen represents further growth outside of Glasgow for the organisation in an area of the business it is keen to develop.

RSBi has already demonstrated it can successfully deliver similar projects having recently been brought on board to manufacture and deliver bespoke communal fitted kitchens for students at Dundee University – the first time ever that the company has secured a student accommodation contract outside Glasgow.

Manufacturing furniture for student accommodation is just one of the many services that RSBi offers.

The company has delivered a whole range of projects from providing schools with educational furniture to supplying timber building kits.

RSBi has also worked with Highlands and Islands Fire & Rescue to manufacture and supply office furniture for its call centre.

RSBi are currently in the process of delivering the contract which is due to be completed by early 2014.

Driving you for a mend A NEW project aimed at helping isolated elderly people in the North East of Glasgow is looking for volunteer drivers with their own car to take patients to their GP or hospital appointments.

The scheme has been hailed as a vital service for making sure that older people can access vital health services as well as enjoying a bit of company on the journey to the hospital.

And to help budding volun-

teers, expenses and mileage are available.

Ann Porter, Healthy Journeys Project Officer said: “We want to help those older people who would not be able to attend their appointments due to transport difficulties.

If you are reliable, have a good sense of humour and can spare even as little as a half day per month to help, then we would like to hear from you.

“This is a great opportuni-

ty for someone looking to do something worthwhile in their community.

In return for your commitment we can offer you training and support within a small, friendly team, a mileage allowance and any out of pocket expenses.”

If you would like to volunteer for Healthy Journeys or to find out more, please call free on 0845 605 5955 or email projectofficer@ctglasgow.org

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New Year marks countdown to 2014 Commonwealth Games EXCITEMENT has been building with the turn of the year marking the final 6 months until the world visits Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.

The momentum of the games has already seen the completion of several world class venues, infrastructure and new homes that will help contribute to the legacy of the event.

And it is hoped that by making 2014 the year of Glasgow, the benefits will last well beyond the calendar year.

Organisers are hoping to put on a show that will see elite athletes, spectators and visitors sample the best that the city has to offer when the competition begins on the 23rd of July.

Speaking in his New Year message David Grevemberg, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014, said: “The first day of 2014 brings with it a real thrill and a sense of focus to everyone who has invested so much in making Glasgow and Scotland’s biggest sporting moment a truly outstanding success.

“People from very diverse

backgrounds and interests are coming together with a unity of purpose - to ensure the XX Commonwealth Games is a powerful and genuine celebration of world-class sport and culture that looks to embrace and empower all who experience it.

“Here we are at the final countdown.

The trajectory is set and momentum is building with a real sense of connected ambition that is relevant both locally and globally to individuals and within communities.

“This is everyone’s moment to shine, our chance to welcome the Commonwealth to this proud city and, together, have the time of our lives.”

Police crackdown on Festive Fools

TOUGH action by local police saw a huge increase in those caught drink driving over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Incidents across the North and the East of Glasgow showed that many failed to heed Police advice to leave the car at home, meaning that they will have a court date to start off 2014.

A 31 year old male was arrested and liberated for court after being stopped by officers on Springfield Road in the early hours of Saturday 21st December 2013.

The officers detected a strong smell of alcohol on the male’s breath and he subsequently failed a road side breath test.

The only thing he’ll be getting in the New Year is a bus pass.

A 53 year old male was arrested on the morning of Monday 30th December 2013 when officers had cause to speak with him.

The male, who was driving at the time on Alexandra Parade, failed the roadside breath test and got a few hours sleep in a cell for his troubles.

Alexandra Parade was the location of another drunk driver on the same day when police stopped to speak with a male whose vehicle broke down in front of them in the roadway.

The officers, in an attempt to assist the male approached his vehicle at which time he was at-

tempting to re-start the engine and drive off.

Officers detected a strong smell of alcohol and the driver thereafter failed the road side breath test and was arrested and released to appear at court on undertaking.

A 63 year old male has been reported for dangerous driving and drunk driving after being seen driving erratically by officers.

The officers became concerned when they saw the vehicle failing to give way, striking kerbs and driving in a dangerous manner.

On stopping the vehicle in Torphin Crescent the male was unsteady on his feet and smelling strongly of alcohol.

The male failed the roadside breath test and was arrested and later released to appear at court at a later date.

Officers had cause to stop a vehicle due to its manner of driving on Carmyle Avenue on Monday 30th December 2013 at which time the driver was found to be over the prescribed limit.

The 25 year old male was arrested and released on undertaking to appear at court at a later date.

Also on Monday 30th December 2013 a further male was found to be drunk behind the wheel of a car.

Officers attended a call regarding males in a vehicle drinking alcohol and playing loud

music.

On arrival they found the 34 year old male in the driver’s seat with the engine running and still consuming alcohol.

The male failed the roadside breath test and was arrested and also released on undertaking to appear at court at a future date.

The New Year didn’t change driver habits and a 38 year old female was arrested and held in custody after admitting to having been driving her vehicle whilst heavily under the influence of alcohol on Thursday 2nd January 2014.

The female left her home address in her car having been drinking large quantities of alcohol within, she then drove to an address near to Baldragon Road where she was stopped by the officers.

About 2000hrs on Wednesday 18th December 2013 officers observed a 25 year old male park his vehicle near to Auchinairn Road and make his way into a nearby shop.

Officers observed the male to appear to be under the influence of alcohol and on speaking with him they detected a strong smell of alcohol.

The male thereafter failed the roadside breath test and was arrested and released on undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

A 37 year old male was arrested in Kirkintilloch and held to appear at court from custody on New Year’s Day. Officers on patrol for Hogmanay saw the male driving his vehicle in a dangerous manner, tailgating other vehicles.

The vehicle then attempted to evade the police by driving at speed into an industrial estate and the driver thereafter made off from the vehicle.

He didn’t anticipate the fast response for the officers though who caught him almost immediately.

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Friday 10th January 2014

Take up a New Challenge in North Glasgow This year AT the beginning of a new year our thoughts usually turn to improving our fitness or learning new skills and in North Glasgow there are no shortage of opportunities for you to get involved.

Dive Right In and Swim 4 Change

Intergenerational iPad training

Aged 16 – 24 and not sure what path to take next?

Interested in teaching children an essential life skill? Or potentially playing an influential part in the development of Scotland’s next top swimmers? S

Do you feel you are missing out on technology?

Then you can join our iPad workshops aimed at older residents with fun and creative workshops delivered by young people from local schools.

We are developing a new timetable so if you are interested in ‘getting connected’ then contact Margaret Layden, Regeneration Manager on 0141 630 4288 or e-mail mycommunity@nghomes.net.

This year is a massive year for Glasgow with the Commonwealth Games taking place in the city so why not take up a new challenge now and be super fit by the time the games come to town?

The best thing of all of course is that all of the activities on these pages are totally free of charge so what are you waiting for, sign up, get fit and lean in 2014!

Springburn Academy pupils at a recent iPad training

Calling All Runners!

Coaches and Young Swimmers at Springburn Leisure Centre

Swim 4 Change is a sports leadership programme in partnership with ng homes co-ordinated by Scottish Swimming that can help you do just that!

By signing up to Swim 4 Change you will gain: • UKCC Level 1 teaching aquatics qualification which enables you to assist a fully-qualified swimming teacher.

• National Pool Lifeguard Qualification which means you are a qualified lifeguard • Work experience within a sport and leisure environment • Employability skills development • Support and advice regarding sport and leisure careers and training options

If you are a keen runner you might be interested in doing a 5k run this Saturday 11th January 2014 at 9.30am.

The group are meeting in partnership with ng homes at the Balgrayhill entrance to Springburn Park and they need people who are interested in running to come forward and volunteer to take the Springburn Park Run forward and make it a regular event. After the run there’s an opportunity to recover at the Thomas Muir Coffee Shop at Huntershill Village just a few minutes from the park. Anyone interested in volunteering should e-mail glasgowoffice@parkrun.com or visit www.parkrun.org.uk/glasgow

Springburn (East)

The next Song, Shimmy and Sausage Roll event will take place at Balgrayhill Community Centre on Friday 31st January from 1 – 4 p.m.

Dancers enjoy a song and a shimmy at Balgrayhill.

Don’t miss out! Sign up now to take part in the next Swim 4 Change course For more information please contact: Greg Cann, ng sports legacy coordinator Email: mycommunity@nghomes.net Call: 0141 630 4254 A participant who recently completed the Swim 4 Change course said: “This course has been fantastic for my development as it’s an important qualification to have in the industry I’m now going to be employed in which is the leisure industry. Looking New Line Dancing Classes back I’m very proud that I completed the course and would recommend it to anyone really keen and A new line dancing class will start on Friday 10th enthusiastic in this field, it was a fantastic experience.” January at Balgrayhill Community Centre from 1 – 3 p.m.

Email: info@nghomes.net

Ned Donaldson House, 50 Reidhouse Street Springburn, Glasgow. G21 4LS Tel 0141 560 6000 Fax 0141 560 6005

A Song, A Shimmy and A Sausage Roll

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

Friday 10th January 2014 wDeveloping Local People as Entrepreneurs

Become an ng Green Champion Come along to the next ng green champions event on Tuesday 21st of January 2014 at The Ron Davey Enterprise Centre, 10 Vulcan Street, Springburn.

ng homes has a strong track record of working in partnership with Firstport and Scotland Unltd to support and develop local people as entrepreneurs.

We’ll be finding out what skills you want to learn and what skills you have to share and providing you with information on how to make small changes that will either save you money or help to reduce the impact of climate change.

This partnership has supported Pat Clark with his Open Gates social enterprise that supports prisoners and ex-prisoners through an employment and training programme.

Residents growing their own at Gourlay Street

Reducing, re-using and recycling wastes - it’s not just your paper, plastics and tins - you can also recycle clothes, glass, batteries and plastic bags in your community. This year try to reduce your impact on wasting valuable resources and save land from being destroyed by landfilling wastes.

Reducing energy use in the home - learn small changes that can make financial savings for you and lead to less resources being used through energy production or energy loss in the home.

Love Food Hate Waste Cookery Workshops - want to learn how to make tasty healthy food that’s affordable and good for the environment? Come along to our cookery workshops, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Michelle Sloss enjoyed making a healthy fruit face.

Growing your own food - become a volunteer and learn how to grow your own food at the ng Petershill allotment plot or at the sheltered housing complexes on Gourlay Street or Hawthorn Street.

For more information on how to get involved in any of these activities please contact: Climate Challenge Officer Sarah Robinson on mycommunity@nghomes.net

Another success story is Sylvia Douglas who set up Miss, Ms, Mrs which promotes self-empowerment and self-care for women.

We are happy to announce that ng homes was one of 14 housing organisations in the UK chosen to partner with Unltd within their Building Futures programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for young people aged 16-21 living in social housing to start up and grow social ventures. They will be encouraged to come up with ideas and put them into action with support from ng homes and Unltd staff. There will be three levels of cash awards to support this programme. Louise Cannon, Award Manager, from Unltd said: “Social entrepreneurs are becoming ever more central to the social and economic recovery in the UK, innovating for good and enterprising for sustainability. “We recognise the value Housing Associations add to the communities in which they work and the Building Futures programme is working with some of the most innovative providers, such as ng homes.

“We are really excited to support the organisation in enabling young people to tackle the most pressing of social issues by investing their ideas and supporting them to make it a reality.”

We will be holding information sessions in the near future regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Keep checking www.nghomes.net for further details. Any young person interested in finding out more should contact Robert Docherty or Margaret Layden on 0141 630 4288 or e-mail mycommunity@nghomes.net

Email: info@nghomes.net

Ned Donaldson House, 50 Reidhouse Street Springburn, Glasgow. G21 4LS Tel 0141 560 6000 Fax 0141 560 6005

Keys to Learn Keys to Learn is open to you if you are over 16 and live in North Glasgow or if you are homeless, have been affected by homelessness in the past, or are having housing problems.

Latest participants on the Keys to Learn course at Petershill Park.

In the FREE 8-week course you can learn new computer and digital photography skills, take part in healthy cooking sessions, use or improve your reading, writing and number skills, tackle basic DIY tasks, improve your confidence and complete a personal project.

The course is part time so it won’t affect any benefits you may receive. It’s provided by Glasgow Clyde College and runs 3 days a week: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 2:45pm.

For more info or to sign up Call Martina, Pauline or Aileen at GHN on 0141 420 7272 / 07834437185 e-mail info@ghn.org.uk or write to Freepost RSEJ-SULT-REEU.Glasgow Homelessness Network Unit 16a, The Adelphi Centre,12 Commercial Road ,Glasgow, G5 0PQ

On The Ball With Football Plans There are a range of exciting football related programmes and workshops planned for 2014 or world cup year and ng homes are actively looking at finalising a number of additional projects that will provide even more opportunities for the wider community so watch this space.

First up is a primary schools programme which will kickoff on 13th January and run until 28th March 2014. The coaching and educational programme will be provided to 12 local Primary Schools in the North of Glasgow.

Partick Thistle FC and Glasgow City Ladies FC will deliver the programme which is supported by Glasgow City Council Area Partnerships.

Coaching and workshop sessions will also be delivered on a Friday evening starting on 13th January at Possilpoint Community Centre for boys and girls aged 8-17yrs.

Celtic FC and Rangers FC will deliver the sessions as part of our work in supporting the Scottish Government Tackling Sectarianism programme.

Also starting on 15th January is a 6 weeks Art project involving Saracen Primary School and St Teresa’s Primary School. Art and workshops will be used as a means to explore sectarian issues with young people and their parents. The workshops are supported by Nil by Mouth and will be delivered by Campaign Director Dave Scott.

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For more information on any of the football related activities please contact Robert Docherty, Football Development Partnership Manager on 0141 630 4254 or e-mail mycommunity@nghomes.net

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Mutual exchange scheme to help tenants get on the move HOUSING association tenants looking to downsize in the wake of welfare reforms are being urged to consider ‘swapping’ homes.

Tenants who wish to move to a smaller home to minimise the impact of the Bedroom Tax could benefit from a mutual exchange.

The scheme matches tenants who are looking to move to a smaller property with tenants seeking a bigger home.

More than 100 tenants of Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) have already agreed a mutual exchange.

It is hoped more tenants of GHA and Cube Housing Association and – which are all part of Wheatley Group – will consider the option as a way of finding a home which meets their needs.

GHA tenant Ryan Hunt from Glasgow was looking for a two-bedroom home for himself, girlfriend Necole Burrows and 16-month-old son Ryan.

A tenant in the same block was looking to downsize due to the Bedroom Tax. The two households got the exchange they were looking for – and only had to move one floor.

Ryan, 28, said: “We were in a one-bedroom flat, but it was crammed, especially after we had Ryan.

He had so much stuff - it was everywhere.

“We’d been living in the flat for six years and liked the block and the neighbours.

We didn’t want to move too far.

“We were delighted when we got the call to say GHA had found a tenant in our block that was looking for a move from a two-bedroom flat to a one-bedroom.

It was perfect as it meant we could stay in the same area.”

Ryan even received help to move his furniture from the 19th floor to the 20th.

He added: “From the phone call to moving in took only a month or so.

The concierge was also brilliant.

They moved everything for us and helped us settle in.

“The flat needed a bit of

work.

But we were told we’d get help with that as well.

We’ve had the rooms plastered and also new carpets fitted. I’d recommend the home swap 100 per cent.”

Margaret Moore, Housing Access Leader for Wheatley Group, said: “We know many of our tenants are looking to move as a result of the welfare reforms.

We want to do everything we can to help those tenants find a home which meets their needs.

“A mutual exchange is another option for people who are under-occupying or over-crowded.

We can help bring people together and help tenants move into their new home.”

Tenants looking for a home swap should speak to their Housing Officer or ask at their local housing office.

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New Year means new rules for business waste

REGULATIONS to help Scotland become one of the most resource efficient nations in Europe have come into force as of 1st of January 2014.

The new rules aim to ensure that the minimum level of service on offer to households and businesses across Scotland is better than that of today and signal the end of landfilling biodegradable municipal waste in Scotland.

A phased approach to rolling out the key measures in the regulations has been adopted to ensure that there is sufficient time for businesses, particularly small businesses, to adopt new recycling services.

The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 were passed by the Scottish Parliament on 9 May 2012.

The regulations make the following provisions: • Businesses to present metal, plastic, glass, paper and card for separate collection from 1 January 2014.

• Food businesses (except in rural areas) which produce over 50 kg of food waste per week to present that food waste for separate collection from 1 January 2014.

• Food businesses (except in rural areas) which produce over 5 kg of food waste per week to present that food waste for separate collection from 1 January 2016.

• Local authorities to provide a minimum recycling service to householders.

• Waste contractors to provide collection and treatment

services which deliver high quality recycling.

• A ban on any metal, plastic, glass, paper, card and food collected separately for recycling from going to incineration or landfill from 1 January 2014.

• All new incinerators must ensure that metals and dense plastics have been removed from residual municipal waste prior to incineration.

• A ban on biodegradable municipal waste going to landfill from 1 January 2021.

The regulations will have a significant effect on industry practices and infrastructure provision in Scotland, particularly for those involved in the management of municipal waste.

Support is available from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) about the new rules to help businesses with the transition.

The phased approach to implementation set out in the regulations provides time to get ready for the new requirements.

The requirement for businesses to recycle key dry recyclables and food waste (where applicable) will be jointly enforced by local authorities and SEPA.

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2014 - Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abuse Conviction figures show that fight goes on to end relationship violence OVER the past 15 years, people’s attitudes on a whole range of issues have changed.

Whether it is towards smoking or drink driving, the things that maybe people thought were acceptable a few years ago have now become socially unacceptable.

Thankfully, one of the chang-

es is the turning of a blind eye to domestic violence.

For too long, a see no evil hear no evil approach was taken with even official authorities like the Police and Court Service reluctant to intervene in cases of a domestic nature.

Thanks to the leadership of some senior police officers, this has now changed and the

message is loud and clear – domestic abuse, there is no excuse.

Here we have included a guide from Police Scotland about how to identify domestic abuse, and what to do if you think you are affected.

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse exists in all

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sections of our communities.

Domestic abuse can exist in all types of relationships between partners and ex partners.

Abusers and victims can be male or female, any race or religion and from all different types of background.

Police Scotland works to a nationally agreed definition of domestic abuse which has been adopted by the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service.

This is: “Any form of physical, sexual or mental and emotional abuse which might amount to criminal conduct and which takes place within the context of a relationship.

“The relationship will be between partners (married, co-habiting, civil partnership or otherwise) or ex-partners. The abuse can be committed in the home or elsewhere.”

There is a common misconception that domestic abuse is just physical abuse.

This is not the case.

Domestic abuse can be physical, sexual, and emotional or mental abuse.

Physical abuse includes all types of assault and physical attacks like hitting (including with objects), punching, kicking and burning.

Sexual abuse includes forcing you to have sexual intercourse or forcing you to en-

gage in sexual acts.

Emotional abuse includes threats (including threats of violence); criticism and name calling; controlling what you do, where you go and who you speak to; threatening your children, isolating you from friends and family; accusing you of being unfaithful; threatening to ‘out’ your sexual orientation to family, friends or work.

What do I do if it is happening to me?

Keeping Yourself Safe Everyone’s situation and circumstances are different; however the need to keep yourself and your children safe is of the utmost importance.

Remember it is not your fault and there are others who can help you.

If you have concerns about your safety you should contact the police who will be able to assist.

In addition you may wish to consider some of the following: Phone numbers Keep a list ready of important phone numbers (e.g. police, friends, family, helplines) for you and your children.

Tell a Friend or Neighbour Are there friends or neighbours you could tell about the abuse?

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Ask them to call the police if they hear angry or violent noises.

Teach children how to get help If you have children teach them how to dial 999 to ask for the police.

Make up a code word that you can use when you need help.

Safer places in the Home Think about safer places in your home where there are no weapons.

If you feel abuse is going to happen, try to get your abuser into one of these safer places.

Think about how you could get out safely Even if you do not actually plan to leave the home, think about how you could do it and where you could go.

Practice ways of getting out by doing things that get you out of the house - taking out the rubbish, walking the dog, going to the shop.

Put together a bag of things you use every day and hide it where it is easy for you to get it or ask someone you trust if they would keep this for you.

Emergency phone calls Can you get access to a phone to call the police for help?

Calls to 999 are free even if they are from a mobile phone.

You should also be aware that the number 112 (the European emergency services number) will also connect you to Police Scotland.

Reporting domestic abuse: How to report Domestic Abuse If the incident requires immediate attention please contact your local police office.

Friday 10th January 2014 In an emergency always call 999 (if the incident is ongoing or life is in danger).

If you have been the victim or witness to domestic abuse, or have concerns regarding a victim of domestic abuse there are several ways you can report this to the police.

If the incident is urgent, this is the best way to report it.

If someone is in immediate danger always phone 999.

If you are unable to go to your local office or remote reporting site (or prefer to remain anonymous), you can submit the form directly to us.

Download a form online and post it to the Domestic Abuse Coordination Unit at the following address: Domestic Abuse Coordination Unit, 173 Pitt Street, Glasgow, G2 4JS

dio recording, threatening text messages or abusive mail.

Reporting incidents assists Police Scotland in tackling domestic abuse.

The information you provide is valuable.

It enables us to identify areas of concern and patterns of behaviour that could lead to the prosecution of offenders and to ensuring the safety of the victim.

We will record all information submitted and appropriate action will be taken.

You can help us to help you by providing as much detail as possible about what has happened to you.

Making a note of the time and date and place the incident(s) took place.

Providing the names and addresses of anyone who saw/ heard the abuse or whom you told about what was happening to you.

Keeping anything that may confirm what happened to you e.g. mobile phone video or au-

Standards you can expect Police Scotland and the Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal Service have agreed a joint protocol outlining procedures and practices to be followed in domestic abuse cases.

What will the police do?

Police Scotland is committed to providing a professional, sensitive and consistent approach to victims of domestic abuse.

This means: • Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of victims, their families and any other person present.

• Thorough investigation of all incidents, securing all available evidence and taking appropriate action.

• Actively pursuing offenders so that they can be held accountable through the criminal justice system.

Ensuring that appropriate information and advice is provided in relation to the support available from other agencies.

Domestic Abuse Liaison Officers Domestic abuse liaison officers are not responsible for the routine investigation of domestic abuse incidents but will ensure a close monitoring of reported incidents, liaison with other agencies and will provide a personal link to victims to explain police procedures and provide you with information regarding your legal rights and options.

Effects of domestic abuse on children Children are often described as the ‘forgotten victims’ of domestic abuse.

They are affected not only by directly witnessing abuse, but also by living in an environment where someone, usually their mother, is being repeatedly victimised.

Children in a home where the mother is being abused are also

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at greater risk of being abused themselves.

Children can witness violence in the home in a number of different ways.

They may see or hear the abuse or even be involved in the violence (e.g. a child may be in his mother’s arms when she is assaulted).

They will also experience the aftermath and sense the tension in the build-up to the abuse.

Even when the parents believe the children were unaware of what was happening, the children can often give detailed accounts of the events.

As well as the physical violence often found in abusive relationships, the children will almost certainly be subjected to frequent emotional abuse of the mother in the form of name-calling, accusations and threats made by the abuser in their presence.

Consequently, on all occasions when children are present during domestic abuse incidents or ordinarily reside in the household where the abuse is taking place, the police attending the incident will have concern for the welfare of the children.

This means that information regarding the incident will be shared with the local social work services and the Children’s Reporter.

Domestic abuse in young relationships Domestic abuse isn’t just something that happens to adults.

Five percent of all domestic abuse incidents reported involve girls between 16-18 years old.

Many more are going unreported.

What counts as abuse?

Domestic abuse doesn’t always involve physical violence.

If your boyfriend/girlfriend tries to control or dominate you, threatens you or makes you feels nervous, that could be abusive behaviour.

Does your boyfriend/girlfriend embarrass or humiliate you in front of family, friends or in public?; deliberately destroy your property or cherished possessions?; force you to engage in sexual acts that you are not comfortable with?; threaten to publish explicit photos of you on social network sites or send you or your friends threatening text messages? This is domestic abuse.

Abuse can happen at any time but it often begins or gets worse after you’ve broken up and/or when a girl is pregnant or has recently had a baby.

Warning signs It’s important to know the difference between loving and controlling behaviour.

What might appear as someone caring for you can be signs of an abusive relationship.

If this is your first relationship you may not have a lot of experience in spotting the warning signs Here are some things you might want to look out for: • Does he text + call you all the time?

• Does he want you to spend ALL your time together?

• Does he get jealous when you chat to friends + other boys?

• Does he make you wear clothes he likes?

• Does he pressure you to take the relationship further?

• Does he try to humiliate you when you fall out?

• Does he say he’d KILL himself if you left him?

• Does he get violent with you?

There is no reason why your boyfriend should humiliate, control or be violent to you.

Remember, if you are being abused you are not to blame.

It is not your fault and you don’t have to put up with it.

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The history of the New Year resolution…

IT is thought that some of the earliest New Year’s resolutions began with the ancient Babylonians around 4,000 years ago.

The made promises to their gods at the start of the year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts.

Mind you, they celebrated New Year at the start of March, it was not until the Romans that January became the accepted start of the year.

The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus.

Janus lends his name to the month of January, and is known for having two faces, one facing into the past and one into the future.

In the middle ages, noble knights took what was known as the “peacock vow” at the end of Christmas season each year.

This was to symbolize their commitment to the chivalric code.

Many other cultures have similar parallels in the kin of

New Year resolutions.

In Rosh Hashanah, Judaism’s New Year, people are expected to reflect upon their wrong doings over the year and both seek and offer forgiveness.

The concept, regardless of beliefs or culture is universal, in that it is an opportunity to reflect and self improve at the start of a New Year.

New Year’s resolutions have become more popular in the past 80 years, with around 40% of adults making some kind of promise to themselves.

This figure was around about 25% of the adult population in 1930.

A study in 2007 from the University of Bristol showed that 88% of those set New Year resolutions fail, despite the fact that just over half were confident of keeping their resolution at the beginning.

Why not buck the trend and make sure that you succeed in what you want to do with your New Year’s resolution.

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New Year: why not turn gardening into a fitness routine?

NOT many gardening activities get you really puffing and blowing, but increasing your heart rate in short bursts is vital, so this year strive to do more strenuous activities to push up your heart rate. Plan to run more while pushing your mower or even disconnect the drive mechanism.

Chopping wood, shifting barrows of compost and digging will also raise your heart rate, but much routine gardening falls into the category of endurance exercise. This means that you work out for a longer period at a lower heart rate – and this consumes a surprisingly high amount of calories.

Three hours of the more gentle activities, such as planting, weeding and pruning, consume the same amount as an hour’s intensive workout in a gym. They will also certainly improve your endurance fitness (and your garden), but you do need to work them in with some shorter bursts of resistance exercise such as turning the compost heap, fast raking, or shovelling to get your heart beating faster.

In Japan gardeners and manual workers run to pick up a spade or turn off a tap. If you can get into the habit of running in short bursts and generally attacking any job with more gusto, it is a brilliant way to tune your body and mind. If you have been too sluggish, it is worth investing in a heartrate monitor watch. Calculate your maximum heart rate and watch your fitness improve over the year.

Gardening can result in injury. The problem is that most gardeners repeat the same movement over and over again and use just one side of the body; they never warm up, they never stretch and they don’t engage core mus-

cles, which is vital to prevent pulling a muscle.We all are guilty of this, so use supreme effort to break your “one-sided body” habit. Whether raking, hoeing or digging,will alternate the sides of your body.

You should also perform any activity in 20-minute bursts, so you are swapping around the use of various sets of muscles and not straining others.

As most gardeners get older, they become less supple and start to creak. If you stretch daily, you can reverse this and get into all sorts of positions you have not achieved since your teenage years.

Squatting is the least flattering position, but it is beautifully beneficial, especially to your hips. The massive rise in hip replacements is worrying, but if you manage to squat daily (gradually and not too low to start with) you will be putting your hip joint through a wide range of movement which engages areas of hip cartilage that are not often mobilised.

Research has indicated that regular squatters seem to have fewer hip replacements, possibly because squatting stimulates the regeneration of cartilage which otherwise is thinning.

Gardening undoubtedly grows on you. Perhaps this is why it helps many people with depression or anxiety. It makes you feel as though you are achieving something as it responds to your labours.

Just half an hour of leaf raking makes you feel calmer and less forlorn.

Gardening definitely energises, even when exhausted, a few hours in the fresh air puts the spring back in your step.

Undoubtedly gardening produces optimists though and that probably is the biggest benefit of all.

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Make 2014 your year AS the holidays end and we slowly return back to normal, thoughts might turn to what the year ahead has to offer.

What is it that I want to achieve?

Am I happy with the way things are going at work?

Do I want to get fitter and healthier?

The New Year is a per-

fect opportunity to try and achieve these goals.

Make a resolution today to maye 2014 your year.

Take up a new hobby ARE you musically talented but haven’t played for a while?

Maybe you want to make 2014 the year you pass your driving test.

There are lots of hobbies that can open a lot of doors.

Taking up a new sport has many benefits and there are huge opportunities across the city.

Whether it is taking part in a team sport like football, hockey or bowls then the facilities are on your doorstep.

Or maybe an individual sport like golf or martial arts can teach you discipline, keep you fit and have great fun at the same time You might find that you have a natural talent for something and that can give you a positive focus for the year ahead.

Or maybe you have an interest in arts and crafts but have never thought about taking it more seriously.

You will find that there are a huge number of clubs and societies across the city with similar interests and attitudes to you.

So whether it is photography or local history, have a look about to see what is available near you.

Music is also something that can bring together everything that people look for in a hobby.

Skill, friendship and fun.

You might not have been taught music since you were at school but you are never too old to try a new instrument.

Having a natural ability in the first place is an advantage, but how will you know you are good at something or enjoy something before trying it?

Give it a shot, you never know, you might be a natural.

Get healthy in the New Year ONE of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get healthy.

We might have overdone it at Christmas time with the calorie counter and the sight of our belly bulging can guilt trip us into token efforts of losing weight.

But let it be a serious proposition this year.

Losing weight and getting healthy is a great goal and the benefits are numerous.

There are lots of groups out there who can offer advice on healthy diets, keeping active and making progress towards the person that we want to become.

Enough excuses from 2013, this year will be the time that you can do it.

Try learning a new skill IS THERE something that you have always fancied learning about?

Whether it is to help you develop your professional career or it is just for the joy of learning, seize the opportunity to expand your horizons.

Having so many great learning centres and colleges in the North and East

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of Glasgow means that there are plenty of opportunities to learn a new skill or study a subject that is close to your heart.

For example, do you always enjoy doing beauty treatments for yourself and your friends?

There are some great part time courses that would help give you the proper skills that would give you that show stopping look.

And you never know, if you enjoy it that much, you could even set up your own studio and make a little bit of extra money.

Or have you been itching for that promotion at work but maybe just not getting the break?

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your line of work would give you the edge and stand out to your current or prospective employer.

Even if you have always fancied learning Spanish just for fun or would like the skills so you can fix your own car, there is something available for you.

College’s offer flexible and customised learning that can fit around your work or childcare commitments. There is no harm in looking.

Funding is also available for most courses with grants and bursaries for some.

Have an informal chat with your local college to see what they can offer you.

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Stub out smoking as your New Year’s Resolution HEALTH professionals often state that nearly 7 in 10 smokers think about quitting on a regular basis.

The New Year is often a symbolic time for trying to ditch a habit that for many people has been a huge part of their lives.

There are a number of benefits to quitting smoking, and many people have said that is easier than they thought.

Even if you are a long time heavy smoker, you start to feel the physical health benefits very quickly.

You can also save a fortune meaning that you can enjoy your new health with some other treats.

In the long term as well the risk to you and others around you are reduced without passive smoking.

Everyone knows how hard it can be with former smokers often talking about getting cravings. Here are some tips from Smokeline Scotland about how to deal when cravings hit your attempt to beat the cigarettes.

Most smokers get cravings.

They come from nicotine

withdrawal symptoms and the loss of a strong habit, the the good news is that the worst is over after a month or so.

Here are some great ways to take your mind of cigarettes and give you a better chance of staying a non-smoker.

Take a break if you are feeling irritable. Something as simple as having a drink of water or juice can help Try deep breathing and give your back, neck and arms a good stretch. All of these are great stress busters.

Laughing is a fantastic stress reducer. Call a friend who makes you laugh or watch a comedy DVD Get some exercise if you can, walking is a great way to get moving If you need to put something in your mouth, try sugar free gum If you need to put something in your hands, find something to fiddle with, like a pencil, coin or a puzzle.

Even if you have tried before, then you can still try again.

When it comes to quitting,

some people manage it first time, but many have to try more than once before they eventually succeed.

Every time gives you valuable lessons to help boost your chances of success in the future.

Think about your will power for example.

What worked for you last time?

And what did you find difficult? What situations tripped you up?

What made you give up giving up? Take a moment to think and write down what happened last time and what you felt went wrong.

Smokeline advisers can help you work out a quit plan that works for you, is based on the way you smoke and the situations you think you will find difficult.

Make this the time you quit for good and start enjoying all the benefits of no longer being a smoker.

For many a smoker, the psychological change in the calendar counts as a new opportunity to overcome a barrier that has been holding them back for a while.

Why not make your 2014 smoke free?

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Case Study - Alison gives up with help of a group ALISON Kelly is a 50 year old woman who lives in the Craigend area of Glasgow.

She had attended her G.P. after she had been diagnosed with COPD. Alison was a 40 a day cigarette smoker and her GP told her “It’s not a case of can you give up, it’s a case of you HAVE to” and gave her contact details for the stop smoking service.

Alison contacted the service

and after being advised on the range of support services available, decided to attend a group at Easterhouse Health Centre.

Alison explained “I was initially nervous and didn’t know what to expect but found that the staff were really helpful and gave me reassurance and help.

I found the group to be a fantastic source of support, with everyone in the same situation

of wanting to give up smoking.

I found it to be a really beneficial and rewarding experience.

I would certainly recommend a group to anyone wishing to quit smoking.

Alison is now enjoying the health and financial benefits of being smokefree. For free help to stop smoking contact the Smokefree Community Services team 0141 201 9832.

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Local business building for the future

Green jobs boost as new call centre opens in Bridgeton AN East End company has announced that they plan to open a call centre in Bridgeton, bringing 10 jobs initially into the area.

It is hoped that this will increase to over 20 new roles as the business continues to grow.

The new jobs represent another step in the remarkable growth of the business,

having being founded just under a year ago.

The jobs will be on offer with DM Energy, a company that specialises in making your home energy efficient.

As well as offering advice about how to reduce your energy bills, the company assists in getting people Government grants meaning that many customers do not

need to pay a penny to get their homes insulated.

Speaking to the ReGen, owner of DM Energy Joe Morris said: “We are really excited about the extra work we can take on because of this expansion.

When I first started a year ago, I never thought that we would have had such a high demand for our services.

“The new staff will be making sure that we can reach as many people as possible so that they can benefit from the grants that are available.

Winter is a tough time for many and the bills just seem to keep going up but we are there to help you try and get on top of things and heat your home more affordably.”

Joe’s commitment to the area has been recognised by this paper having won the Community Business of the Year at the 2013 ReGen Stars in the Community Awards. He said: “Having the support of the local community means a lot to the whole DM Energy team, and that is why I always try to recruit locally

where possible.

“It is not just about the advice or products we can offer people, but the chance to really improve people’s living standards.”

There are a wide range of measures that people can take to make their home more energy efficient and to help cut fuel bills.

DM Energy offers free consultations to see whether or not you are entitled to loft or cavity insulation, new

boilers, LED lighting, under floor insulation, double glazing and other measures.

Government grants have been available now to help households tackle fuel poverty as well as making sure that the country as a whole reaches its own climate change targets.

It is not just those who are on benefits that are eligible as call centre manager Shanade Cusack explained: “Even if you are working

full time, the grants are designed to help as many peo ple as possible.

“With the environmental benefits and the benefit to your fuel bills, getting in touch with us is a no brainer.”

If you have any questions or would like a free consultation with no obligations then all you need to do is call 0141 375 0505 or visit www. dmenergy.co.uk for more information.

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DON’T DROWN IN DEBT IN 2014 WITH the Christmas and New Year festivities coming to a close, it is only a matter of time before we start to see the bills dropping through the letter box.

It might be a New Year, but the same old problem of how to pay for it remains.

Often we find that the advance on our December salaries becomes a big problem for the extended January period, and many will turn to pay day lenders or other debt just to get by.

Debt can be a dangerous spiral with companies like Wonga. com offering short term, easy accessible loans at eye water-

Help is out there to overcome Debt Mountain

SCOTCASH has urged people to not panic if they think that they have overdone the budget during the Christmas holidays.

The organisation is a Glasgow based Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) originally started by Glasgow City Council, GHA, RBS and others to give advice, offer loans and affordable credit for residents across the city.

Scotcash has recently opened up in several locations across the East of the city and is encouraging people who might be experiencing financial difficulty to get in touch.

Speaking to the ReGen, Linzi Wilson from Scotcash said: “Everyone likes to enjoy

themselves over Christmas and the New Year, understandably so.

But as we move into January and the bills start to come through the door, sometimes it becomes very difficult to balance the budgets.”

“The message is simple, if you have any questions, then get in touch.

We have money advisors on site at locations throughout the local community, so if you would like an appointment that suits you, then that is not a problem.”

“We aim to help people get back on track with advice and affordable credit.

This is especially important for those who might be tempted to go to pay day lenders who have huge interest rates.

In our experience, this leads to a bigger and bigger cycle of debt.”

Linzi also highlighted some of the other services that Scotcash offers. She added: “It is not just advice on debt

but help with loans and savings.

We also help people set up bank accounts, something that is becoming increasingly important as benefits and other payments are starting to exclusively pay only in to bank accounts.”

“Do not be shy or embarrassed about coming to ask for advice, we will always do what we can to help.”

To book an appointment call us on 0141 276 0525

ing interest rates of many thousands of percent.

If someone borrows £100 just to get by, they might find that what they pay back is 3 times more, meaning more borrowing, and more exorbitant interest payments.

There are things you can do to help drowning in a debt monster.

The Scottish Government have set up a website to give practical advice on how to get back on top of your finances.

When lenders are phoning and writing chasing payments, it can add stress to your everyday life.

They can speak to people

who are hounding you for repayments, as well as using Government legislation to freeze interest charges and help with writing off unaffordable payments.

Even if you are unemployed, there are still things you can do.

Every debt is different and there are various solutions to help each one.

Check out their website for hints about avoiding getting in debt in the first place, but also who to speak to should you find yourself in difficulty this New Year.

Visit www.debtadvisorscotland.co.uk.

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GEMAP link up with council to tackle extortionate interest rates Future Savers scheme targets teens with money advice EVERY young Glaswegian will be given an account with a safe community credit union as part of a bid to halt the rise of high-cost payday lenders.

The Future Savers scheme, launched by Glasgow City Council this week, is the first of its kind in the UK. Dubbed ‘Glasgow’s Starter for Ten’, the initiative will see the council open thousands of new credit union savings accounts for S1 pupils, with an initial deposit of £10 in each one.

Over time, this will ensure that every young person in the city has access to a dependable, responsible option for savings and money advice.

It will also mean that, as adults, they will always have a better alternative to payday loans if they decide they need to borrow.

The project was launched

by City Treasurer Cllr Paul Rooney at Lochend Community High School in Eas-

terhouse, where he met the first young Glaswegians to open Future Savers accounts.

Every secondary school has been matched with a credit union and more than 4,000 S1 pupils will be eligible to receive Glasgow’s Starter for Ten this year.

Cllr Rooney said: “What we want to do with this project is give every young Glaswegian a safe and secure relationship with a credit union that is responsible to its members and to its community.

“Straight away, they will start to learn about managing money and will have the opportunity to save.

“And if, years from now, they decide they need to borrow; they will also have access to a lender that knows them well and will help them - rather than simply see them as an opportunity to turn a profit.”

Research carried out by the council during 2013 suggests around 100,000 residents are regularly using non-standard forms of

credit - fuelling a city market worth more than £57 million a year.

A cross-party sounding board created to investigate the extent and impact of payday loans in the city proposed a range of actions for all levels of government - including the innovative scheme to prevent young Glaswegians getting caught in a debt trap.

Other steps include the council committing not to lease any of its commercial property to payday lenders and working with the £13 billion Strathclyde Pension Fund to ensure no direct investments are made in the trade.

Members are also lobbying Westminster and Holyrood governments to reform how lenders are allowed to operate - and to give local authorities greater planning powers to prevent high-cost lenders from swamping local high streets and town centres.

The council has already blocked computers on its networks from accessing payday loan websites; and has now been successful in encouraging some of the city’s biggest employers and institutions to do the same.

At the same time, the authority is offering incentives to credit unions to be more visible in their communities; including rent subsidies and rates relief.

Glasgow is already recognised as the country’s credit union capital, with one in every six UK accounts held in the city.

The Future Savers

scheme is set to boost that membership even further, with thousands of new accounts likely to be opened every year.

Cllr Rooney said: “It is clear that many people who use a series of short, expensive loans actually need longer-term credit, but often perceive it to be quicker and easier to get money with payday lenders.

“However, if someone already has a relationship with a credit union, then it can respond quickly and offer affordable, sustainable finance when it is

needed.

“Just as importantly, it can also help them to save and manage their money well in the long term; which the payday lenders are just not interested in.”

Local Councillor Maureen Burke was also at the launch in Easterhouse.

She said: “This is a great project to help change our relationship with unaffordable credit. Tackling the extortionate rates of the pay day lenders will take a bit of time but I am confident that action like this will pay off in the long term.”

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Easthall Housing Association 9 Glenburnie Place Easthall (tenants only) 1.30 - 4.30 pm

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Haghill/Dennistoun Credit Union 316 Duke Street (drop in) 10.00 am - 12 noon

Barlanark Community Centre 33 Burnmouth Road Barlanark (drop in) 10.00 am - 12 noon

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New rights for young people in care HUNDREDS of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people are to be given greater rights to continuing their care placement into early adulthood from next year, the Scottish Government has announced.

From April 2015, teenagers in residential, foster or kinship care who turn 16 will be entitled to remain looked after until the age of 21 under new provisions proposed for the Children and Young People Bill.

This increased support, to

be funded by £5 million a year up to 2020, is in addition to the Scottish Government’s recent commitment to provide support up to the age of 26-yearsold for care leavers to help them move into independent living.

Minister for Young People Aileen Campbell said: “It is vitally important that the support available to young people leaving care will help make the transition to independent living as comfortable and successful as possible.

Care leavers in Scotland currently receive care and financial support up to the age of 21 and we have already committed to extending this to 26.

“We are now able to announce that, from April next year, those 16-year-olds in foster, kinship or residential care will have a right to stay up until the age of 21 before receiving aftercare.”

The Scottish Government is also announcing a further, longer-term ambition to allow those care leavers who may

need it the opportunity to return to care, up to the age of 21.

Later this year an expert group, including representatives from the organisations above will meet to consider how best to implement this.

They will look at key issues such as the availability, affordability and suitability of care provision to deliver that aim, without impacting on existing and future care users.

Ms Campbell added: “We rely on the expertise of

everyone involved in working with looked after children and care leavers so we want to put all the mechanisms in place to best-support them in assisting young people achieve their full potential.”

Martin Crewe, Director of Barnardo’s Scotland, said: “Since the Children and Young People Bill was introduced, hundreds of Barnardo’s Scotland supporters have taken action to ask the Scottish Government and MSPs to strengthen support for

care leavers, and we are very pleased that the Minister has responded by bringing forward these amendments.

“Allowing care leavers to return to some form of care, and increasing the number who can receive enhanced support after leaving care, will help particularly vulnerable young people when they need it the most.

“We will continue to work closely with the Scottish Government on the detail of these proposals and planning their implementation.”

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National Youth Theatre to Stage Glasgow 2014 Village Ceremonies The Village Ceremonies at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be created and performed by the National Youth Theatre (NYT).

The Village Ceremonies include the Opening of the Athletes’ Village, the Farewell Ceremony and Team Welcome Ceremonies, combining games protocol and spectacular outdoor theatre that will greet each team as they arrive.

The Village Opening and Farewell Ceremonies will be “inspired by a modern Glasgow with all its inspirational cultural references”

according the NYT CEO & Artistic Director Paul Roseby.

The cast of 60 performers aged 15-25 will be made up from NYT’s Glasgow-based social inclusion programme alongside performers from the rest of the country.

The outreach programme - Now Your Turn - based at Platform in Easterhouse offers free weekly workshops and intensive holiday courses to local disadvantaged young talent.

Paul Roseby, Artistic Director and CEO of the National Youth Theatre said: “It’s fitting that the

best of young British talent has been chosen to welcome athletes from around the world as they step off the plane and get their first impression of the Games.

We’ll be staging youthful and inventive ceremonies full of spectacle and style that capture the spirit of Glasgow and we’ll get the party started!”

The NYT also created the Olympic and Paralympic Team Welcome Ceremonies at London 2012, which were hailed by Tony Hall, BBC Director General and Chairman of the Cultural Olympi-

ad, as the highlight of his Games. Channel 4 described the ceremonies as “Shakespeare, meets Glastonbury, meets the best of British art.”

An NYT cast also sang the National Anthem at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the Bird’s Nest Stadium, while touring the first British Theatre production to China’s National Centre for Performing Arts in Tiananmen Square.

Jill Miller, Head of Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme and Director of Culture at Glasgow Life said:

“The Opening Ceremony of the Athletes’ Village will be one of the first experiences for the competitors when they arrive in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games.

The National Youth Theatre is working with young people from Easterhouse to deliver innovative and exciting ceremonies which will not only represent the spirit of Glasgow and the Commonwealth Games but will be an unforgettable experience for all those who take part.”

The NYT was founded in 1956 as the first youth theatre in the

world and works with thousands of young people each year, staging work in the West End, across the UK and around the world.

Global stars who started their careers at the NYT include Dame Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, Chiwetel Ejiofor – who played the role of Othello with the NYT at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow as a teenager in 1990 - and Scottish actors Ashley Jensen, Kenneth Cranham and Freya Mavor. Laurie Sampson, the Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland, also trained with the NYT.

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It is all go now for now on in as you plan ahead for 2014 there will be some major changes in and around you, some of you may be thinking of moving home or further afield, abroad? Whatever you decide this is the right time to get plans into action, keep focused and clear in all your communications.

Time to get your house in order, time to sort out all that paper work which is gathering dust, time to get back into the world, have you got the message yet? No more procrastinating time for action, life is about to take a turn for the better, so be prepared!

After a period of feeling low and reminiscent of the past you will be happy to know your thinking is beginning to lift to restructuring your weeks ahead, there is a positive feel to your mood now as you plan how to make the next move forward, there are some interesting times ahead so stay upbeat.

Good news for you this month, some news you have been waiting on finally arrives and you are so relieved to find that it is exactly what you had hoped for, there are reasons to celebrate around you and a wish for, this time of stagnation is at an end, time to role forward.

Financial issues are at the top of your list, so even in this cloudy weather get those sun glasses on as you cannot afford (literally) to be tempted by bling of any description, you have to get your financial house in order and once you have it in place commit to it and you will feel the better for it.

A sociable creature, you like change or you become board, however this month is urging you to stick with the tried and tested, a month when you have to keep an eye on the detail, as you cross the T’s and dot the I’s the conclusion is good! once the sun enters your own sign you can go back to the flighty creature you prefer but not before.

Some of you have been experiencing difficulties on the home front, things are not as cosy and snug as you would care to admit, however there are bigger things that will come to you if you begin your New Year with an open heart and speak the truth as once all the cards are on the table you will move into a more harmonious phase.

After what we might say was a sticky time you can now breathe a sigh of relief as things are about to change, the sun is still shining in your chart and it brings with it some good news to do with children, there is a feeling of conquering the world about you just now, but remember think before you leap.

You seem to be juggling more than you can physically handle at this present moment, time to bite the bullet and ask for assistance, try to avoid giving your opinion were it is not wanted and try listening for the next wee while, as there is something important which could reveal a wish come true.

As the sun pre pairs to enter your sign you can feel it warmth approaching from the distance and when it enters your sign on the 20th of the month you will hear the fan fair of victory as this will be a great time for you and all those you hold near be patient you are almost out of the dark and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

LETS start the year by looking at interesting life facts and then concentrate on life changing facts.

Interesting presumed facts...

1. Shoes are the first thing people subconsciously notice about you.

Wear nice shoes.

2. If you sit for more than 11 hours a day, there’s a 50% chance you’ll die within the next 3 years.

3. There are at least 6 people in the world who look exactly like you. There’s a 9% chance that you’ll meet one of them in your lifetime.

4. Sleeping without a pillow reduces back pain and keeps your spine stronger.

5. A person’s height is determined by their father, and their weight is determined by their mother.

6. If a part of your body “falls asleep”, you can almost always “wake it up” by shaking your head.

7. There are three things the human brain cannot resist noticing - Food, attractive people and danger.

8. Right-handed people tend to chew food on their right side.

9. Putting dry tea bags in gym bags or smelly shoes will absorb the unpleasant odour.

10. According to Albert Einstein, if honey bees were to disappear from earth, humans would be dead within 4 years.

11. There are so many kind of apples, that if you ate a new one everyday, it would take over 20 years to try them all.

12. You can survive without eating for weeks, but you will only live 11 days without sleeping.

13. People who laugh a lot are healthier than those who don’t.

14. Laziness and inactivity kills just as many people as smoking.

15. A human brain has a capacity to store 5 times as much information as Wikipedia.

16. Our brain uses same amount

power as 10-watt light bulb!!

17. Our body gives enough heat in 30 mins to boil 1.5 litres of water!!

18. The Ovum egg is the largest cell and the sperm is the smallest cell !!

19. Stomach acid (conc. HCl) is strong enough to dissolve razor blades!!

20. SMILE. It is the ultimate antidepressant.

Life Changing Facts...part 1 ONE of the most underestimated life facts is that knowing something doesn’t really help you unless and until you have the will to implement that answer.

In your life, you will be faced with difficult questions. At different stages, the questions might be different.

These can range from career choices to relationships or anything for that matter.

By the basic way evolution has shaped your brain, is that you have got the potential to get answers to all your questions. But sometimes it is very easy not to implement those answers.

The Re-Gen Crossword What makes you passionate?

Anything that gets the fire in the belly going will pull you forward this month, wither it is work, family or play, time to re address a situation or re-evaluate a business opportunity it is not often that we are given a golden opportunity so re-think if you like what you read, take that chance.

You may decide to make some commitments not only for the short term but for the long term too, some of these will require financial backing, so it is time to put a bit away for the future now, as in the end it will pay off dividends. There is some good new regarding underlying health issues of the past as things seem to be lifting now.

For example, for being fit all it takes is to exercise and bring up your heart beat to slightly above normal level and sustain it for about 20-30 minutes. But it is so easy not to do.

This is a prime example of knowing the answer and not implementing it.

Don’t tell me it is tough and I don’t have the time.

Do you have the time to eat, sleep, and perform all your morning routines?

You are not too busy to do that are you?

So, if you make time, you will have time.

If you pick one and only one out of these then take Baby steps!

What is a baby step worth?

Re-wind back to your childhood.

Way back to when you were crawling.

You saw your parents and other folks walking and you also wanted to walk like them.

Did you immediately start running when you had that wish?

No. You tried to take your first step.

You might have failed and

failed miserably a couple of times before you actually made your first step.

Then you again fell. You got up and next time you took two steps.

And eventually you started running.

Suppose somebody told you while you were taking baby steps that you are never going to run if you walk like this, would you have cared?

No. But sometime during the growth path you forgot to take baby steps and started to leap from one point to another.

Baby steps are very powerful in any walk of life, be it career or relationship.

If you think that something is not going as it is supposed to go, then you can make it right by following these simple baby steps: • Stop and think carefully where you want to go.

• Breakdown the task in hand to small things the cumulative of which will yield you the end result.

• Write it down. (please don’t skip this one) • Pick the first one and work towards achieving it.

• Once you completed a sub task, tick it and move on to the next.

The beauty of this life fact is that you are assured to get the result.

Initially you will start very slowly.

But ones you reach the third or fourth task in your list, you will cruise at top speed.

Remember when you were a baby; you were a winner who refused to give up when you fell down.

That winner is still somewhere inside you and over the next few issues we will look at the further facts that will step you closer to the YOU you commit to be.

CHECK FOR ANSWERS ON PAGE 29

Across

1. Twelve (5) 4. Hoard (5) 7. Unaware (9) 8. Gape (4) 10. Wore away (6) 12. Birds of prey (6) 13. Notion (4) 16. Large spider (9) 18. The lowest point of anything (5) 19. Implied (5)

Down

1. Journal (5) 2. Menagerie (3) 3. World’s longest river (4) 4. Secret or hidden (6) 5. Bustling (7) 6. Abated (5) 9. Placed a bet (7) 11. Thinner (6) 12. Consumed (5) 14. Proficient (5) 15. Female relative (4) 17. Part of a circle (3)

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New centre coming soon for Angel Anne I wanted to let ReGen readers know about a new little centre that I am opening in February in Easterhouse.

The aim is to offer people healing and heartening of the soul for the local area.

It is a friendly and welcoming environment for all.

The name of the centre is The Eastern Spirit Philosophy and will be hosted at The Hub, 46 Wellhouse Crescent, Easterhouse. It will be open on Sunday evenings at 7pm and anyone is able to pop along for the start of the session at 7pm.

If you have never been along to something like this then why not give it a try, you might be in for more than you bargained for.

Just get in contact with me on 07506723569 if you have any questions or would like more details.

St. Paul’s Carol Singers Saint Paul’s Glee Club sing at The Forge THE fifty pupils of Saint Paul’s Glee Club in Shettleston recently undertook an afternoon of carol singing at The Forge shopping centre in Parkhead.

The children from Primary 4 to Primary 7, who have only been singing together since late October, sang their hearts out and were a credit to their school.

They brought Christmas joy to the many shoppers who stopped to listen and received a number of compliments.

The wide range of Christmas songs that the Glee Club performed included White Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Silent Night and Merry Christmas Everyone.

Staff from Saint Paul’s would like to thank the parent helpers who accompanied the Glee Club to The Forge and all those who came along to support their performance and make donations. A grand total of £203.93 was raised for charity and Saint Paul’s school funds.

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Environmental

WARM HOMES Further funding HELPS ENVIRO confirmed for climate action CHALLENGE projects

Helpline receives more than 51,500 calls in two months T H OUSAN DS o f h o u s e h o l d s a r e to h ave a wa r m e r w i n t e r t h a n k s to t h e S c o t t i s h G ove r n m e n t ’s home energy h e l p l i n e.

T he H ome Energ y S c otland hotline [ 0 8 0 8 8 0 8 2 2 8 2] has help ed thou s ands of householders make their homes greener, war mer and more energ y ef ficient since the launch of its national c amp aign at the end of S eptemb er.

Af ter c ont ac ting the hotline, 3 , 375 house holds have b een referred for insulation and heating p ackages as p ar t of the H ome Energ y Ef ficienc y P ro grammes for S c otland ( H EEP S ) and 6 ,0 2 2 tenants and private sec tor landlords have b een awarded vouchers under the Green H omes C ash b ack S cheme w hich gives b oiler, glazing and heating c ontrol disc ounts.

T he hotline, w hich offers free imp ar tial energ y ad vice and sup p or t , makes sure households know w hat energ y initia tives they are entitled to.

Since the national c am p aign launch, the hotline has received an average of 5 ,15 7 c alls p er week and c all centres rep or ted that they were 5 0 p er cent busier direc tl y af ter the ad ver t was screened on television for the first time.

T he S c ot tish G overn ment has a bud get of £ 74 million this year to help S c ots reduce their fuel

bills, increase energ y ef fi cienc y and t ackle fuel p ov er t y in 2 013 / 14 .

H ouseholders c an also ap pl y for up to £12 0 0 towards home improve ments that will make their home war mer, greener and more c ost ef fec tive and many will also qualif y for energ y - s aving home improvements such as in sulation, b oilers or central heating for free.

D eput y First M inister N ic ola Sturgeon s aid: “It ’s reassuring to see that our H ome Energ y S c otland hotline is making a real dif ference to householders around the c ountr y with thous ands of households now t aking up our home energ y and green homes initiatives.

“H owever, there are still far to o many households strug gling with fuel p ov er t y, w hich is an absolute sc and al in a c ountr y as en erg y rich as S c otland and I would urge p eo ple to t ake time to c all the hotline and find out w hat sup p or t they are entitled to. “ We are d oing ever y thing we c an within our limited p owers to pro vide a wide range of energ y ef ficienc y measures to individual households and to lo c al authorities. But we need the full p owers of indep endence to full y t ackle all the c auses of fuel p over t y. “ We made our p osition clear ab out how the En erg y C omp any O blig ation and the War m H omes D is -

c ount would b e funded.

T hese c osts would b e met by central resources. B y p assing on these reduc tions to their c onsumers, energ y bills will b e re duced by around five p er cent – ap proximatel y £ 70 ever y year – w hile main t aining our investment in t ackling fuel p over t y. “ T his is a fairer way of p aying for energ y ef ficien c y measures than through p eo ple’s energ y bills and would enable us to design a new means of funding , and delivering energ y efficienc y improvements to S c ot tish homes that are fairer and b et ter suited to our needs.”

W illiam Stewar t , 7 9, c alled the hotline last Feb ruar y and is alread y enjoy ing the b enefits of a new b oiler, ro of insulation, c avit y wall insulation and draught- pro ofing w hich were all inst alled free of charge.

H e s aid: “I c alled the H ome Energ y S c otland hotline last Februar y after I heard ab out it from a friend. T hey sent an ex p er t out to lo ok at my home and tell me w hat home improvements they c ould help me with. I was entitled to a new b oiler, insulation and draught excluders. “ T he dif ference in my pro p er t y is like night and d ay. T he new b oiler is so much more ef ficient than the old one so the mon ey I sp end on energ y bills g oes fur ther.”

THE latest round of Clim a t e C h a l l e n g e Fu n d (C C F ) awa r d s w i l l s e e 2 3 c o m m u n i t y- l e d p r o j e c t s s h a r e £ 2 .6 3 m i l l i o n .

Env ironment and Cli m ate Chang e M inister P aul W heelhouse has c on fir me d the 16 th round of C C F award s, su p p or ting c ommunities right ac ross S c otl and to t ake ac tion to cut c ar b on emissions themsel ves.

A nnounc ing the l atest C C F award s, M r W heel house s aid: “Clim ate c h ang e is a serious is sue b oth here in S c otl and and fur ther afiel d and all work c ar rie d out to limit the imp ac t of this glo b al issue is to b e welc ome d .

“S ome of the b est ini tiati ves to re duc e c ar b on emissions are d ev ise d and d eli vere d at a lo c al level.

H ere we have another 2 3 c ommunit y - b ase d pro je c t s from around S c otl and , e ac h w ith c re ati ve id e as to help m ake our c ar b on fo otprint sm aller. “ T he Clim ate Challeng e

Fund is a unique sc heme prov iding financ ial su p p or t for c ommunities, b oth ur b an and r ural, to re duc e emissions and m ake S c otl and more sus t ain ab le. T hose re c ei v ing su p p or t this time have d emonstrate d a re al d e sire to m ake a p ositi ve imp ac t on our c olle c ti ve ef for t s to m ake S c otl and g reener, w ith proje c t s that are b oth innovati ve and inc lusi ve.

“E arlier this ye ar, we ex tend e d the ter ms of the C C F to enc ourag e initia ti ves aiming to su p p or t c lim ate resilienc e ac ti v it y along sid e c ar b on re duc tion. I ’ d like to remind c ommunities throughout S c otl and that there is still ne arl y £ 11million of Cli m ate Ch alleng e Funding avail ab le for future pro je c t s.”

D av id G unn, Clim ate Ch alleng e Fund M an ag er s aid: “I shoul d like to c on gratul ate the 2 3 c ommuni t y g rou p proje c t s award e d Clim ate Challeng e Fund

g rant s in this l atest round of funding . T heir hard work and ef for t has re al l y p aid of f and there are some fant astic proje c t s now in re c eipt of fund ing . We lo ok for ward to work ing w ith them in the imp lement ation of their proje c t s.

“G rant s u p to £ 15 0 ,0 0 0 p er ye ar, p er proje c t are avail ab le through the Cli m ate Challeng e Fund and c omp lete d a p p lic ations und er £ 3 0 ,0 0 0 b enefit from stre amline d month l y funding d e c isions. We urg e c ommunit y g rou ps to ap p l y for g rant s now and help m ake their lo c al are as more sust ainab le p l ac es to li ve and work . “ T he Clim ate Challeng e Fund has b een imp or t ant in su p p or ting 6 3 5 c ommu nit y g rou p proje c t s th at have b een award e d g rant s tot alling more than £ 5 4 .7 million. Kee p S c otl and Be autiful is ver y proud to b e m anaging and d evelo p ing the Clim ate Challeng e Fund on b ehalf of the S c ot tish G over nment.”

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Welfare Reform

Young targeted next in callous welfare cuts Under-25s look likely to lose Housing Benefit in next round of welfare cuts CHANCELLOR of the Exchequer George Osborne MP has said in a speech that Britain was facing a year of ‘hard truths’ in 2014 as there were more cuts to make and the economy still had big problems.

He said he expected the bulk of the savings to come from welfare, specifically citing potential plans to remove housing benefit for under 25s.

This follows recent comments from Prime Minister, David Cameron, who said “We’ve put a cap on housing benefit, but I still think there’s more we can do to reform our benefits system.”

He also added that he would like to see all young people in a position to ‘earn or learn’.

YMCA strongly believes that access to the benefit system, including housing benefit, should be based on

‘need’ not on the rather crude measure of whether an individual is of a certain age or not.

Denise Hatton, chief executive, YMCA says: “In yesterday’s speech, The Chancellor George Osborne MP spoke of the need to face ‘hard truths’ but in actual fact, many under 25s are already doing so.

Perhaps it is the Chancellor who needs to see for himself the real hard truth for those dependent on the benefits the Government seems so intent on cutting.

“For the thousands of vulnerable young people that YMCA works with on a daily basis, far from being a lifestyle choice, housing benefit is an invaluable safety net.

There are many reasons why young people feel unable to continue living in at home – from family breakdown, overcrowding, death or illness of a parent or a

concern for their safety. Many under 25s may also have children of their own to support.

“At a time of extreme youth unemployment and limited employment options, the Government should be doing more to focus on the real reasons that people are struggling and supporting young people to overcome the barriers that prevent them getting in to education and employment and out of poverty, rather than punished for being unable to do so.”

Figures showed that the increase in the Housing Benefit bill has coincided with record low numbers for new build properties.

The Labour opposition at Westminster has argued that the way to reduce the Housing Benefit bill is not by cutting it from young people but by building new homes.

Rents have hit record highs and are rising

twice as fast as wages.

The number of people in the queue for a social home is at a record high.

Hilary Benn, Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary, said: “Three years into the Tory-led government, there are still simply not enough homes being built to meet the needs of young people, families and many older people looking to downsize into suitable accommodation.

“House building remains below half of the numbers required, and that’s why Ed Miliband has asked Sir Michael Lyons to come forward with proposals to reform the land market, widen the range of house builders, enable towns without enough building land to grow to meet need and encourage the building of new towns and garden cities.”

Emma Reynolds MP, Shadow Housing Minister said: “The growing housing shortage is central to the cost-of-living crisis but this Government has refused to take the action needed and is presiding over the lowest levels of house building in peacetime since the 1920s.

“The failure of the Government to build the homes the country needs and to tackle the cost-of-living crisis will mean home ownership

remains out of reach of low and middle-income earners, rents will continue to rise faster than wages and waiting lists will grow ever longer.”

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Police Scotland

Local Police News Happy New Year from Police Scotland!

POLICE Scotland would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

The leftovers are long since finished, the decorations are down and the post Christmas diets, detox’s and fitness plans are well under way!

The New Year brings about new opportunities for everyone should you have been a victim of crime, indirectly affected by crime, or indeed the person perpetrating the crime looking for the quiet life in 2014.

Now our cloudy heads have cleared a little we can look forward to the year ahead and the changes we plan to make.

Police Scotland plan to continue building the new force, working with our partners to achieve the best we possibly can and keep people safe.

Spare a thought for the officers who worked tirelessly over the festive season, leaving their families at home to celebrate without them so they can be on the streets sorting out the dysfunctional families that cant let the festivities pass without inviting the police in to sort out their family disputes and New Year parties gone wrong.

Spare a thought for their families who had to celebrate without their loved ones, the children who woke to find Santa had been but that mum or dad wasn’t there to see them open their gifts as they were at work.

Also spare a thought for those who have lost someone dear to them in 2013.

The recent events in Glasgow at The Clutha left Glasgow and the country in shock so in the wake of this we would urge you to look to the ones you love, count your blessings and make 2014 a good one!

Tis the Season to be Fraudulent!

A CHRISTMAS shoppers plans went wrong when they attempted to get their gifts for

free recently!

The Christmas chancer thought he’d try his luck in Smyths Toy Store at Glasgow Fort on Friday 20th December 2013 when he went to the store with a stolen scooter and tried to swap it for a different colour.

Staff immediately recognised the scooter as having been stolen a short time earlier and informed the male his wish could not be granted at which time he left the store with the original stolen scooter.

Security was contacted who stopped the male still within the shopping centre area and police were contacted.

On police arrival staff reported that a short time earlier a female had entered the store and paid for a scooter and then left the store with two, the second of which was the scooter the male had attempted to exchange.

Enquiries were made and it transpired the male and female were partners and she too was subsequently traced by the officers.

As a result a 33 year old male was reported to the Procurators Fiscal for attempted fraud and a 29 year old female was reported to the procurators fiscal for theft.

They might not have had the scooter for Christmas but at least they had each other!

Hogmanay Horror for Elderly Gentleman HOGMANAY celebrations were brought to an abrupt end by one family when and 80 year old male was attacked in his own home having returned from a family party nearby.

The elderly gentleman was returned home, where he resides with his daughter and family, shortly after midnight after which his daughter who had helped him home left and returned to the party.

A short time later a family member checked on the male and found him to be seriously injured and a female still within the property.

Police were contacted and the female was arrested and held custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Attempted Murder BOXING Day didn’t quite go as planned for a Torogay Street resident when he was within his home and persons attended at his door.

When the 37 year old male opened the door he was pushed into the property and violently assaulted by two persons known to him.

The injured party managed to flee the locus and raise the alarm after which he was hospitalised after suffering a stab wound and other lacerations to the body.

A 38 year old male and a 38 year old female were arrested and held in custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court after which the male was remanded and the female released on bail to await trial.

Abduction ON Monday 23rd December 2013 a 40 year old female was abducted by persons known to her near to Ruby Street, Glasgow.

The female attended at a flat where she was held against her will and assaulted by the perpetrators.

Following her ordeal a 41 year old male and a 48 year old male were arrested and held to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Handgun Seized ON Monday 23rd December 2013 Police Scotland officers carried out a search of a premises as they believed an occupant there was in possession of a handgun and ammunition suitable for the handgun.

As a result of the search a 36 year old male was arrested and held custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court where he was subsequently remanded in custody for contraventions of the Firearms Act 1968.

Murder Fugitive Arrested ON Saturday 4th January 2014 Police Scotland officers traced and arrested a male who was wanted for murder after a lengthy operation.

The 26 year old male had been sought following the death of 26 year old Sean Humphrey whose body was found in a dwelling house on Etive Street, Shettleston in October 2013.

The 26 year old arrested male was held in custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Murderers Friend Arrested FOLLOWING on from having traced and arrested the earlier mentioned male wanted in connection with the murder of Sean Humphries in October, a 27 year old female has also been arrested for attempting to pervert the course of justice after the wanted male was found within her home.

Following her arrest the female was held in custody and also charged with offences in contravention of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Woman Attacked in Glasgow Green A WOMAN walking through Glasgow Green at about 0545hrs on Sunday 5th January 2014 was subjected to an attack by a male.

Following the attack the female raised the alarm and Police Scotland traced a 26 year old male who was subsequently arrested and held custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Framptons Fracas CELEBRATIONS during New

Years Day in Framptons became a fracas in the toilets that night when an altercation between two males escalated into a fight.

The men involved were separated by the security staff on duty.

Police were contacted and attended finding one male with bite injuries to his nose requiring plastic surgery.

Two males aged 38 and 25 were arrested and released on undertaking and a further male age 30 was arrested and held custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Man Abuses Ambulance Staff AMBULANCE staff became the victims of an abusive patient recently when they were called to an address in the Possilpark area by a male who reported his partner as injured.

Whilst dealing with the injured female they noticed the male was also injured and after examination both parties were advised to attend hospital.

On route to hospital the male became verbally abusive towards the paramedics and on being asked to leave the ambulance the male assaulted one of the paramedics by throwing a bowl of vomit over him.

A 25 year old male was arrested and held to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court from custody.

Serious Assault A 24 year old male who was being sought following an incident in Springfield Gardens,

Glasgow early on Sunday 5th January has been arrested.

The male attended at the home address of a female and confronted her and another person who was also within the address at the time.

The male then attacked the occupants of the house one of whom fled however was chased and further assaulted.

The male victim suffered lacerations to the head and body and required hospital treatment. The 24 year old male was held custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court regarding the incident.

Shoplifter EAGLE eyed security officers at The Forge Retail Park were on the ball recently when they observed a male in an intoxicated state.

The security officers were concerned regarding his behaviour and level of intoxication and kept observations on him.

They then observed the male to take a watch from an open cart stall and make off towards the entrance without making any attempt to pay for the watch.

The security officers gave chase and detained the male until police arrival.

As a result a 36 year old male has been reported to the Procurators Fiscal.

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BOB’S TARGET - FIND A SPONSOR!

ROBERT TOOHILL has been on a 25-year mission with the West of Scotland Youth League - to find various competition sponsors.

Judging by his success rate - and more importantly keeping them on board - he has the midas touch when it comes to persuading small or large businesses to part with their hard-earned cash.

This thankless, voluntary task has involved bringing a host of new trophies into Under-21 football.

A sponsors’ budget can include awards for both finalists, man-of-the-match nomination, plus the referee and his two assistants.

Bob, who was League Secretary and assumes the mantle of Match Secretary, told me: “We have a great product in our grade of football and this certainly helps, but it is hard work.

“Once a sponsor is in place, it is my job to pick out trophies ( which they like) to suit their budget, have them fully engraved and organise the after-match presentations. Every sponsor is invited to attend their final, and if facilities allow we provide some form of hospitality.”

The longest-running spon-

sors’ deal created the Celtic Suppporters’ Association Golden Goals Cup, which ran for 35 years.

Said Bob: “That tournament - which still exists today under the Only Sport banner - really started sponsorship at Under-21 level.

“One of the best-ever finals took place at Celtic’s Barrowfield Training Ground on the old red ash surface between Tower Hearts and Anniesland Waverley.

A certain Billy Stark, now Scotland’s Under-21 coach, was part of an excellent Anniesland team.”

In 1992, the West of Scotland Cup was founded following the tragic road accident death of one-time St Benedicts and Milngavie player Richard Watt.

Glasgow businessman Gary Mellors put up a trophy for the winners (Knightswood Juveniles) and individual awards.

A year later, the competition gained even more importance when Mr Toohill secured Hampden Park for the final. Winners Motherwell Orbiston and Scottish Cup holders Kilpatrick Juveniles served up a classic - ending in a 3-2 extra-time thriller,

which looked like going into penalties.

The next sponsor was Charlie Wright, who was well known in Under-21 football and ran his company, C and C Meats, from Duke Street’s Meat Market.

Nowadays, Bob has an excellent relationship with firms who sponsor every domestic competition, and he added: “ Things are going well at the moment.”

John Bell, of LSK Supplies, has been on board for 5 years, combining all three domestic divisions, plus the West of Scotland Cup. Ian McCallum owns Only Sport, and is into his second year of promoting the Golden Goals Cup and a League Cup for Second Division clubs.

Alan Differ, Head Coach at Campsie Black Watch, has linked his business, Birdston Kennels, into another League Cup tourney which pulls together Premier and First Division teams, plus the excellent Glasgow Cup. Said Mr Toohill: “Through your paper, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of them for helping us to maintain the excellent profile Under-21 football has within the West of Scotland.”

CHEQUE THAT!... Robert Toohill, right, accepts sponsorship for the West of Scotland Under-21 Cup from Charlie Wright, whose company C and C Meats were based at Duke Street’s Meat Market.

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KEEPER CHARTS PROMOTION

STEPHEN MATHER, pictured between the poles during this training drill set-up by Coach Chris Todd, insists he has regained his confidence as a junior football goalkeeper since signing for Dunipace.

NORTH-Glasgow based goalkeeper Stephen Mather insists being snapped up by promotion-seeking Dunipace Juniors helped him regain his confidence again.

A short-lived opportunity to play with Petershill Juniors in the Super Premier Division ended in abject disappointment for the big shot-stopper, who was previously part of successful promotion campaigns at Glasgow Perthshire and Thorniewood United.

In addition, winning the St Anthony Player of the Year trophy was considered to be one of his best achievements in the junior game - and he is eager for more!

Said Stephen: “I would loved to have had a crack at the Super Premier Division.

“I played seven pre-season games with Peasy and only conceded goals in two of them - yet I was told I looked nervous. I knew the writing was on the wall when, despite being promised Mikey White and I would each get game-about in the early-season Sectional League Cup, I was left on the substitutes’ bench.

agement decided to go with another goalkeeper because they wanted somebody with more experience.

Frankly, I found their way of thinking strange because I had already played in the previous 16 fixtures!

“In the end, Blantyre Vics came from nowhere to win the title (even their manager Willie Harvey couldn’t believe it), and we only went up as the third-placed promoted club due to a better goal difference than Carluke Rovers.

The fact we finish third tells its own story...

“Two season later, I managed ten shut-outs in the First Division with Thorniewood United.

We could only manage a 1-1 draw against Johnstone Burgh in our second-last game, which gave Kilsyth Rangers the opportunity to go on and clinch the title. Thorniewood were runners-up.

“Even if we had won at Shettleston( another 1-1 draw), it would not have been enough.

I can tell you going up with Kilsyth wasn’t good enough as far as I was concerned.”

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“To be honest, the whole matter was not a pleasant experience, but I have learned from it. Dunipace Juniors are allowing me to go and play, and more importantly, they respect me highly.

“There are no dressing room super stars or big-time charlies at the club.

Just 11 guys on the park who work for each other.

“Having the opportunity to work with goalkeeping coach Chris Todd most Monday evenings has been a terrific added bonus. Chris is also my Group Coach at the Shot Stoppers Goalkeeping Academy, and their support throughout all of this has been nothing short of brilliant.”

Charting another possible promotion in the Central District First Division drives Mather on, and this time winning a championship medal would make up for previous disappointments.

He revealed: “I was a Glasgow Perthshire regular in the 2008-2009 Central Second Division campaign.

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WINTER CARPET BOWLS

CHAMPIONS North British are top of the Eastern Carpet Bowls League pile again going into the last four weeks’ of this season’s fixtures, writes JACK HIGH. WEEK 7: Garrowhill 6 points, North British 0 points (37-5 shots); Sandyhills 2 points, Shettleston 4 points ( 19-18 shots).

WEEK 8: Springboig 4 points, Mount Vernon 2 points (25-24 shots);North British 4 points, Springboig 2 points (30-11 shots ).

WEEK 9: Shettleston 4 points, Springboig 2 points ( 29-18 shots).

WEEK 10: Springboig 2 points, North British 4 points (15-18 shots); Sandyhills 3 points, Garrowhill 3 points (18-21 shots). In the re-arranged game between

FINNART WINTER REPORT CARD

Mount Vernon and Springboig, which was postponed from WEEK ONE, the scoreline was: Mount Vernon 2 points, Springboig 4 points (16-19 shots).

P

W

D

L

F

A

Pts

North British

21

13

1

7

141

134

27

Garrowhill

18

10

2

6

133

90

22

Springboig

24

10

0

14

146

181

20

Shettleston

18

9

0

9

119

109

18

Mount Vernon

18

8

1

9

130

125

17

Sandyhills

21

7

2

12

129

159

16

Whitevale - all fixtures null and void due to their resignation.

FOSTERS SCOTTISH CUP DRAW for the 5th Round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy is - Boca Seniors v Fairfield AFC; Brucefield or Beechwood or Albion or Cleland Club v Minto Lounge; Castlemilk Dynamo v Rolling Barrel;

Castlemilk United v FC Brig or Springhall or Medda Sports Bar; Charlies Bar v Bullfrog; Dykehead v Cranhill United; Fintry Athletic v Windlaw; Glasgow Thistle v East Calder Daltons; Harvester v Newton Vale; Hillview or Belhaven v

Gartferry; Redding v Tayport; Salters v The Geet; Shotts Thistle v Rutherglen Vogue (holders); St Bernards v Drumchapel Thistle; The Craft v East End Athletic; Thornwood v Queens Park Spiders.

LSK SUPPLIES WEST YOUTHS National Lady Darling Supplementary Cup: Third Round - Lochend 1, Barrhead YFC 0; Harmony Row 6, Musselburgh Windsor Colts 3; Falkirk Athletic 5, Bonnyton Thistle 5 aet ( 4-1 on pens); Bonnyrigg Rose 2, Port Glasgow 0; Tynecastle 1, Victoria F.C. 0; Sauchie Juniors 6, Baillieston Juniors 2; Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts 2, Tranent Juniors 0; Rosyth F.C. 2, Cavalry Park S.C. 1.

LSK Supplies West of Scotland Cup - Steins 2, Castlemilk AFC 1; Port Glasgow 1, Campsie Black Watch 5; Antonine 1, Erskine YFC 1 ( 4-2 on pens); Harmony Row 2, Arsenal BC 3; Tower Hearts 5, Eastwood 0.

Birdston Kennels League Cup - Falkirk Ath 4, Campsie Black Watch 3; Baillieston Juniors 2, Steins Th 0; Rutherglen

Glencairn 2, Harmony Row 1; Rossvale 2, Tower Hearts 5; Goldenhill 3, EKFC 2.

Only Sport League Cup Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 2, Castlemilk 2 ( 7-6 on pens); Victoria F.C. 2, Giffnock S.C. 1; Calderhill Thistle 0, Mill United 3.

Only Sport Golden Goals - Tower Hearts 3, Rutherglen Glencairn 3 (3-1 on pens); Arsenal BC 3, Harestanes 1; Glasgow University 0, Kilsyth 1; East Kilbride F.C. 2, St Peters Giffnock North 1; Baillieston Juniors 3, Johnstone Burgh 3 ( 4-3 on pens); Harmony Row 2, Pollok Juvs 2 ( 3-4 on pens); Campsie Black Watch 3, Bonnyton Thistle 3 ( 4-3 on pens).

Premier Division - Rutherglen Glencairn 4, Steins 1; Bonnyton 1, Goldenhill 2; Glasgow Ams/ Arthurlie

3, Harestanes 1; Johnstone Burgh 8, St Peters Giffnock North 0; Rossvale 2, Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 5.

First Division - Claremont 1, Eastwood 1; Falkirk 2, Vale of Leven 0; Arsenal BC 4, Glasgow University 2; Kilsyth 2, Busby 2; Vale of Clyde 2, Pollok Juveniles 2: Vale of Clyde 1, Claremont 1.; Arsenal BC 3, Kilsyth 2.

Second Division - Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 1; Victoria F.C. 4, Castlemilk BC 1; Stewarton Annick 2, Mill United 5; Erskine YFC 3, St Columbas 2; Wishaw W. Wanderers 7, Port Glasgow 1; Cumbernauld Colts 7, Stewarton Annick 0; Port Glasgow 5, Stewarton Annick 1; Castlemilk BC 2, Calderhill 5; Victoria F.C. 3, Wishaw W. Wanderers 4; St Columbas 1, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 3.

RE-GEN SPORT - INSIDE TRACK GLASGOW City F.C. Vice-Captain Leanne Ross gained her 100th Scotland international cap in a 4-3 defeat against Chile.

ANDERSTON Victoria F.C. are set to expand next season, with Saturday and Sunday teams.

Experienced players will be required.

For more information contact Club Chairman Ian Elliott on 07984743106.

TYNECASTLE A.F.C. are half-

way through their 35th anniversary year, and chasing more success.

SPRINGBURN A.F.C. have started to target experienced players, aged 21-36 years, for the 2014-2015 season.

Training is on a Wednesday night.

Phone 0141 258 5148.

FIXTURES: Central District First Division - Maryhill v Benburb; Neilston v Glasgow

Perthshire; Shettleston v Cambuslang Rangers.

Central District Second Division - St Roch v Newmains; Vale of Clyde v Vale of Leven.

In the Super Premier Division, Petershill host Clydebank. All kick-offs 1.45pm.

GLASGOW Girls F.C. will hold their annual Awards Night at the Grand Central Hotel on Friday, February 21 ( 7.30pm1am).

Send your stories and photographs to the Re-Gen Sports desk at sport@regennewspapers.co.uk or call Tom on 07814269198

FINNART A.F.C. Under-14 team enjoyed their pre-Christmas treat with a day out sledging and using the Ice Slide at Xscape Braehead. Pictured are: team captain Kenneth Crampsie, Connor McKenzie, Persley Sojila, Kelvon Rooney, Bailey McGuire, Keiran Frame ( being choked!), Jordan Wright, Jamie McGowan, Eoghan Kenny and Julien Kouame.

YOUNG players who commit themselves to Finnart A.F.C. Are certainly learning that “Variety is the Spice of Life”.

Pre-Christmas, two Sundays were set aside for bag packing at Asda, Parkhead.

The dual purpose was to raise money for club funds ( training fees and general costs), and also help one of Asda’s own projects, namely Cash for Kids.

By helping other less fortunate than themselves, the youngsters attained a “feel good factor”, which was further extended in spectacular fashion!

Under-14 coach Jamie McGowan revealed: “Last year we took our team ice skating.

This time, as a reward for their efforts so far during the season and help them gel together even more, Xscape Braehead hosted a party of 24 for some sledging, and great fun on the Ice Slide.

“The boys are already looking ahead to the next one, and early suggestions include go-karting, paint balling, or watching a Braehead Clan Ice Hockey game.

“We always encourage coaches in younger age groups to follow suit.

“The 2004 team (18 in total), and 2003 kids ( 3 of them), went sledging in the week leading up to Christmas.”

For many years, Finnart A.F.C. earned a fearsome (and winning) reputation in the Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy.

Now coach McGowan is fully

behind the switch to bringing through and developing their own talent at grassroots level.

In yet another Re-Gen Sports exclusive, we asked him to review the club’s WINTER REPORT CARD on every team under their banner.

We thank him for his thought-provoking insight.

MINI KICKERS: Started in 2012, and a team ( boys born 2003) play every Sunday at Toryglen Regional Football Centre, which is also the venue for a 2004 squad.

Both look after their own affairs, and the project has been further enhanced with parents becoming coaches through help from Finnart, and attaining qualifications, plus the necessary Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Teams 2006 and 2007 play four games ( 4-a-side) at Toryglen.

This month until March, coaches Phil Blair and William Woodburn intend working with the boys on a Sunday morning at Glasgow Green to bring them on even further.

Backed up by another one hour coaching session every Tuesday at Dalmarnock Primary School - a base for most of the Finnart teams - the young groups have shown signs of enjoyment, improvement and potential. Fun activities help develop skills.

UNDER-13: Not having the best of times due to a combination of players leaving and change of coaches. Hopefully, with new arrivals the boys

will continue to develop. The potential is there, and the aim must be developing stability and consistency.

UNDER-14: Sit second in the GADYFL, reached the fourth round of the Trans World Scottish Cup, and through to the second round of the West Regional Cup ( away to Pollok United).

Not scoring as many goals as their displays warrant, but a huge positive has been the number of shut-outs recorded (9 in 16 games). The coaches reckon they have come a long way together with these youngsters.

UNDER-19: Second-top in the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth League, plus Regional Cup and League Cup quarter-finalists.

Manager Derek Blair is happy even although the players have produced some indifferent performances and results.

Once again, consistency is a priority during the second half of their campaign.

AMATEURS: Ended 2013 top of the Scottish Amateur Football League. Still involved in the Scottish Amateur (Saturday) Cup, and West of Scotland Cup. Manager Phil Blair has been happy with performances/ results as the team improves every week.

The addition of younger lads into the squad at the start of the season has gelled well alongside Finnart’s more experienced players.

Overall, prospects are looking good.

MILTON KIDS TO GO DUTCH

MILTON Rovers are set to sample the Holland experience this Easter.

The Under-13 ( 2001) team will go up against Dutch, German, English, and Danish opposition at the Netherlands Easter Trophy on 19-20 April.

Rovers will base themselves in Zuthsen, and play matches at Hengelo and Keyenborg ( near

Arnhem).

There is also an added bonus for the youngsters with a tour of the famous Ajax Arena Amsterdam Stadium before returning to Scotland.

Goalkeeper Callum Wallace is one of a number of top-performing stars this season.

Callum is certainly reaping the benefit of specialist coach-

ing, under Stephen Bryceland and Stevie Cameron, at the Shot Stoppers Goalkeeping Academy, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer.

Milton play in the LFDA, and have won 13 games on the bounce. An excellent 5-2 victory against Moorlands clinched their fourth round place in the Regional Cup recently.

RE-GEN SPORTS FEEDBACK Dear Tom, Re-the new 32 page paper, it’s a great sports spread. Loved our wee bits but in general it’s a great read. Good to see how others are doing.

Hope this is the way forward for the paper.

Thanks again for your support and time taken to place our items in the paper.

The boys loved the Blackpool story.

We had a bag-pack day at

Asda, and I put a paper at every cash desk.

The boys were talking to people about it.

One parent echoed my thoughts by saying “it was like being there again” reading your report.

Mark McKenzie, our other coach, was really impressed with the additional information regarding the running of the competition that you added.

Checked the end-of-year paper

( issue 119) on Facebook and it’s absolutely brilliant again.

The boys are loving it!

I shared it on Facebook and passed on for everyone to pick it up.

We have another bag-pack day (pre-Xmas), so we will be sticking the paper into people’s bags again... Spread the word!

Can I thank you again on behalf of Finnart A.F.C. Kind Regards, Jamie McGowan, Under-14 Team Coach.

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PEASY FACE MEADOW CUP PRESSURE IT’S shaping up to be their most important pressure-game of the season for Petershill - a Scottish Junior Cup fourth-round meeting against Ayrshire hosts Irvine Meadow on Saturday, January 18 ( kick-off 1.45pm).

Led by former Ashfield Juniors boss Stevie Rankin, Meadow will be more than confident of repeating their 3 -1 Super Premier Division victory over Peasy in early December.

Since his appointment, Rankin has dismantled the former Premier champions squad - they finished fifth last season - and replaced them with a host of signings from his old club, who ironically were relegated after a two -leg play-off against Largs Thistle.

Petershill have endured contrasting fortunes. Last season,they finished runners-up to champions Auchinleck Talbot, but are now in a real relegation dogfight alongside the likes of Largs, Arthurlie and Pollok.

The form book can go right out of the window in the Junior Cup - as we have already seen this season with holders Auchinleck and beaten finalists Linlithgow Rose crashing out of the tournament - but travelling Petershill supporters must be wondering if their team will respond to the big cup-tie atmosphere which will undoubtedly be generated at Meadow Park.

A repeat of the fighting spirit shown in those two December games (league win and West Cup victory) against Pollok on the South Side of Glasgow would do nicely!

SHETTLESTON Juniors, knocked out of the cup (5-1) at Kilsyth Rangers, hope January can put their Central District First Division promotion campaign back on track.

A mixture of family commitments, injury and suspension hit the Greenfield Park club before the turn of the year.

Prior to that Kilsyth defeat, Town had strung

PLAYERS WANTED FINNART A.F.C. ( Bridgeton) are looking for players at Under-13 level. Boys born in 2001.

Contact officials prior to their training night at Crownpoint on a Thursday (7pm).

GREATER Easterhouse Under-14 team seeking players for LYFA Saturday Morning League.

Train on a Tuesday and Thursday.

Call 07779161347.

PETERSHILL B.C. 2001 require players ( all positions) for Saturday morning football.

Training sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

BUDHILL A.F.C. require players for their new amateur football team.

Contact 07702131328.

RANGERS SABC 2003 require players.

Call 07908996257.

PARTICK WEST A.F.C. want experienced players and a team manager.

Phone 07825295898 or 07727632618.

together an impressive eight- game winning sequence.

Such is the nature of the First Division that three or more successive defeats can reverse a team’s progress.

Hopefully, new signings can end their “blip”, and put pressure on a number of promotion rivals.

That list includes Bellshill Athletic, who are groundsharing with “landlords” Vale of Clyde at Fullarton Park, Dunipace, Larkhall Thistle, Carluke Rovers, and St Anthony.

Additional firepower has arrived with the transfer of Steven “Dunga” McClung from Cambuslang Rangers.

He made a telling contribution to the Somervell Park club’s Second Division title-winning success under former boss Alan Wardlaw last season.

When Wardy suddenly quit in November, several of that squad sought a new challenge - including McClung, who has also played at East Kilbride Thistle and Petershill.

Busy midfielder Ross

PROMOTION is a realistic target for Shettleston Juniors in the Central District First Division this season.

Hepburn arrives back in the East End after being introduced into junior football via The Celtic Boys’ Club.

Hepburn was originally signed by Kirkintilloch Rob Roy manager John Richardson.

After being released to allow him regular football at Under-21 level, the pair were reunited at Pollok

GUNNERS WEST SHOCK ARSENAL B.C. produced a shock 3-2 victory against Harmony Row in the third round of the sponsored LSK Supplies West of Scotland Cup. That result over their Premier Division hosts and

former Scottish Challenge Cup holders guaranteed the newly-promoted North Glasgow team a quarter-final place.

Tower Hearts are also through after crushing visitors Eastwood 5-0.

LADY DARLING PLACES

EIGHT quarter-final places in the National Lady Darling Supplementary Cup have been split between the East Region, Fife Region and West of Scotland Under-21 clubs.

Bonnyrigg Rose, Lochend and Tynecastle F.C. are attempting to win back silverware carried off by Tower Hearts last season.

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts and Rosyth F.C. kept the Fife flag flying with tough home games.

However, Falkirk Athletic, Harmony Row and Sauchie, who knocked out Baillieston Juniors in the third round, will offer strong West League opposition.

Juniors.

Deprived of a regular starting slot, Ross left last summer and was snapped up by new Rabs boss Stewart Maxwell before reverting back to Glasgow’s South Side under short-term manager Stephen Docherty.

Meanwhile, former Hearts and Hamilton Accies winger Jose Qui-

tongo, who was a registered player at Tynecastle A.F.C. This season, agreed to become the new manager of Muirkirk Juniors last month.

Angolan-born Quitongo, who trained at Petershill last season, brought in former Stonehouse and local amateur manager David Lyons as his assistant.

CANDY ROCK FREES ST ROCH have released defender Eddie McArdle and East Kilbride-based midfielder Jordan Fletcher.

McArdle has since signed for Newmains Juniors.

Martin Brogan, who was wanted on a trial-basis by Kirkintilloch Rob Roy, has left Garngad.

The former Petershill Under-21 and Rossvale Juniors defender has penned a deal at Adamslie Park.

Brogan’s departure takes the Candy Rock squad down to 17 players.

Goalkeeper Jordan Brown had been troubled by a thumb injury, but Grant Wood is proving to be

a more than adequate replacement.

Defender Graeme Highlands is slowly returning to fitness, but midfielder Gary Stewart faces a spell on the sidelines with his knee injury.

Striker Jordan Logan, sent off in a high-scoring league clash at Vale of Clyde, has landed in more trouble with the beaks.

Said Treasurer Frank Brady: “Jordan was automatically banned for two games.

However, he was called into the referee’s room after the game. As a result of that indiscretion, a further one-game suspension plus a fine has been imposed.”

‘HOUSE XMAS VISIT WELLHOUSE Amateurs F.C. organised a weekend visit to Liv-

erpool for their Christmas Night out.

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