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SCOTTISH SEX ABUSE VICTIMS TAKE STEP FORWARD Scottish Government agree to open talks

VICTIMS of historic sexual abuse may be a step closer to receiving apologies and compensation, after the Scottish Government agreed to enter talks.

Michael Matheson, minister for public health, said he hoped the meeting would take place within a month.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission, (SHRC) which gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s public petitions committee, offered to host the talks.

Public and private bodies, including religious organisations, will be invited to take part.

The SHRC also urged MSPs to introduce legislation that would allow bodies to make full and frank apologies to victims, without the fear of leaving themselves vulnerable to civil action.

Many victims still seek a change in the law regarding the “Time Bar” rules which at present fail to meet required standards to be granted legal aid in their right to justice.

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CITY JOBS BOOST VOLUNTARY groups are to receive £4million to create job opportunities for young people, the First Minister has announced.

Alex Salmond revealed the cash in a speech to a Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations conference in Glasgow.

The Community Jobs Scotland programme will fund up to 1200 opportunities for employment programmes,to help people into work.

Mr Salmond made the opening speech at the annual conference, The Gather-

ing, at the SECC. He said one quarter of the opportunities would be for disabled and young people from troubled backgrounds.

Mr Salmond praised the work of the voluntary sector in delivering work in communities and help for vulnerable people across society.

He said: “The third sector’s 45,000 organisations in Scotland, your 130,000 employees and more than one million volunteers, all of you are absolutely central to the wellbeing of communities across the country.

“This government hugely values the work you do, often in partnership with central or local government, in alleviating poverty, helping to reform public services,

creating employment opportunities, and setting up successful social enterprises.

“We want to include you in our decision-making, to involve you in providing and reforming public services, and to work with you in building a fairer and more prosperous country.”

Martin Sime, SCVO chief executive, said: “The announcement of more investment in Community Jobs Scotland will allow the third sector to help change the lives of even more young people.

“Community jobs Scotland works for the young people who get a paid job and it works for the third sector organisations which benefit from extra staff support to help meet growing demand.”

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CRANHILL PARK FEAR

CRANHILL locals say they are afraid to use the park since Jean Campbell’s murder The murder is stuck in the minds of the locals as the killer is still at large.

Walking near the perimiter of Cranhill Park, one young mother said “I would never walk through the park”, she said. “Not now.

Not after what happened to poor Jean.”

Jean Campbell took her dog, Kai, for a walk late on December 13 and was never seen alive again.

Her horrified husband John, 55, after coming home from night shift and discovering she was missing, found her body in a disused playpark.

It is two months since the 53-year-old was discovered, just yards from her home.

But the motive for Mrs Campbell’s murder - and identity of the killer - remain unknown.

Less than 100 yards from the disused playpark, Mrs Campbell’s home lies empty and boarded up.

Outside, on the veranda, clothes are still hanging on the washing line.

Mrs Campbell’s grief-stricken husband has had to move out of their Bellrock Street home.

Posters with “Murder: Information Appeal” branded on them are displayed in the window, with a picture of Mrs Campbell.

Police have stepped up their presence in Cranhill Park which was the scene of a brutal robbery and sex attack in 2011 - in a bid to reassure concerned locals following a string of murders in the area.

In November, the body of 49-year-old Edward Bennett was found in his flat in Cranhill.

Two people, a 40-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, were arrested.

In December, Tracey Meikle was found guilty of murdering of mum-of-two Lorraine Foy, 36, at flats in the area’s Crowlin Crescent.

Local MSP, Paul Martin, said: “Cranhill is an area which has seen three murders in the past few months, and police have to work to provide longterm reassurance.

“I’m really encouraged by the community spirt which has been shown in Cranhill since this tragic incident.

I believe, because of the determination of local people, the person responsible for this crime will be caught.

Community spirit will win in the end.”

Cranhill Park has a long history of gang violence but the situation has massively improved in recent years, after the entire Cranhill area underwent a major programme of investment.

The local community has been urged to come forward with any information.

Murder squad detectives have asked the local community to disclose any information

they may have as they remain convinced the answer lies within the local area.

More than 1100 locals - both men and women - have been DNA tested in bid to find her killer.

Detective Chief Inspector Colin Carey, from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, is leading the investigation.

He said: “The murderer may have sustained minor injuries during the attack.

It is possible that their clothing was dirty or stained with mud or grass.

If you know anyone who came home late on the evening of December 13, or early hours of December 14, with unexplained injuries, dirt- stained clothing or was acting strangely, then please contact police.”

Mrs Campbell was spotted on CCTV at 10.30pm on December 13 near to Cranhill Park. She was wearing pyjama bottoms and a black, hooded puffa-style jacket.

Detectives made an appeal on the BBC’s Crimewatch programme last month, and received “a number of calls” about the murder.

Millions of television viewers watched as the last known sighting of Mrs Campbell on CCTV was played.

Mr Carey said the public response to previous appeals for information had been “very positive” but urged anyone with information to come forward.

He added: “I really do believe that there is someone out there who is harbouring the person responsible.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101

MSP IN RACE HATE INCIDENT

A MAN has been a r re s t e d i n c o n n e c tion with the alleged racial abuse of MSP Humza Yo u s a f.

Chris Chisholm, 30, is set to appear in court following the alleged incident outside Glasgow’s Queen S t re e t t r a i n s t a t i o n earlier this month.

T h e a r re s t c o m e s after footage was c a p t u re d o n c a m e r a by students filming the SNP minister sell Big Issues during International S t re e t Pa p e r Ve n dor week.

Po l i c e y e s t e rd a y confirmed a man

h a d b e e n a r re s t e d in connection with an alleged racial b re a c h o f t h e p e a c e that happened on D u n d a s S t re e t a t a ro u n d 4 . 4 5 p m o n Fe b r u a r y 7 .

A re p o r t has been submitted to t h e P ro c u r a t o r F i s cal.

A s p o ke s m a n s a i d : “A 3 0 - y e a r old man has been a r re s t e d and is p re s e n t l y d e t a i n e d in police custody in connection with an alleged rac i a l b re a c h o f t h e peace following an incident outside Q u e e n S t re e t S t a tion.”

CUT IN KNIFE CRIME IN the last seven years the number of people convicted of handling an offensive weapon has dropped by 67% in Glasgow.

The statistics were released as Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill launched a poster campaign warning young people about the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife, and promoting positive choices.

The poster launch is part of the No Knives, Better Lives (NKBL) campaign which was introduced in Glasgow in 2010 and runs in 10 other local authority areas including Edinburgh.

Campaigners said that all have shown a significant drop in knife-crime activity since the programme was introduced.

The poster campaign will run for four weeks across poster sites on bus shelters, phone kiosks and sport and recreation centres in communities most affected by violent behaviour in Glasgow.

Mr MacAskill, said: “Crimes of handling an offensive weapon (including knives) have dropped dramatically in Scotland, falling by a massive 67% in Glasgow and 60% in Scotland since 2006/07.

“We have consistently said

that the best way to tackle violence is through education and prevention and our £2 million No Knives, Better Lives campaign has been a great success, with handling offensive weapons crime reducing significantly in all 10 areas where the initiative is running.

“There is never an excuse for carrying a knife and we will continue to work tirelessly with all of our partners to hammer the message home and change the culture in which some people think that carrying a weapon is acceptable.

“Backed by our education programmes Scotland already has the toughest knife crime sentencing regime in the UK and those caught risk a significant custodial sentence.”

The figures are from the Recorded Crime Bulletin 2012/13.

Mr MacAskill launched the poster campaign at the Ashgill Recreation Centre in Milton where a range of sporting activities are made available for young people, in support of NKBL’s commitment to promote positive life choices.

The campaign is targeting Parkhead Cross, Govan Cross, Wyndford, Maryhill, Cranhill and Milton which were chosen in partnership with Glasgow Community Safety Services.

Campaigners said the latest statistics show that youth crime is at its lowest level for 27 years with a reduction of 50% across Scotland over the last six years alone.

Councillor Fariha Thomas, chair of community safety Glasgow, said: “The results speak for themselves, No Knives, Better Lives has successfully got young people to think differently about carrying a knife.

In combination with the Glasgow Council’s work to offer alternative activities, we are seeing a real difference in attitudes towards carrying a knife and knife crime.

“Across Glasgow we have used a range of innovative tactics such as hard-hitting talks in schools; youth work interventions, diversionary activities, tough enforcement on the streets and like today’s launch, the use of targeted advertising in areas where young people are known to congregate.”

She added: “Reaching out to young people and peer groups to highlight the fact that carrying an offensive weapon is completely unacceptable is vital to try and prevent the devastating personal consequences knife crime can have on ordinary families here in the city.”

Council Leader opens Glasgow’s new hi-tech operation centre

COUNCILLOR Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council, has opened the new Glasgow Operations Centre (GOC).

The hi-tech facility brings together teams from Community Safety Glasgow’s (CSG) CCTV operation and Traffcom - the council team which monitors the city’s traffic lights and traffic cameras.

With the facilities now pooled, CSG and Traffcom have joint access to the city’s entire network of live and recorded CCTV footage.

The centre, based at Eastgate on London Road, is part of the £24m Future Cities Glasgow programme which will also oversee the installation of advanced digital cameras across the city.

The cameras can be programmed to detect unusual activity that can trigger an alarm allowing further investigation by emergency services.

Councillor Matheson said: “This is a state-of-the-art facility housing our city’s entire network of traffic cameras and public space CCTV, which will

allow us to keep the city running and keep people safe.

“Having both teams working together and operating under the same roof allows access to more information, more intelligence and quicker identification of incidents on our roads and streets.

“It’s a key element of our Future Cities Glasgow programme, which is demonstrating to the world what a smart city can be like.

“It will also play an important role in keeping our city running smoothly during the Commonwealth Games.

“Glasgow will be open for business during the Games, but it will not be business as usual, and the opening of this centre shows we’re getting ready.”

Evidence shows that the majority of Traffcom cameras (86%) are trained on areas previously not covered by CSG (52 out of the 62 cameras operated by Traffcom).

Similarly, 32% of CSG’s cameras (156 out of the 440 cameras operated by CSG) are benefiting Traffcom opera-

tions.

The integrated operations centre will also reduce the need for police staff to manually search CCTV footage for evidence, freeing them to focus on other police priorities.

Faster recognition of incidents will lead to a faster response by emergency services.

Traffcom was previously based on Elmbank Street.

Community Safety Glasgow’s CCTV team moved to Eastgate from Blochairn.

The Future Cities Glasgow programme shows how technology can be used to make life smarter, safer and more sustainable.

In January 2013, Glasgow City Council won £24million from the UK Government’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, after bidding in competition with 29 other UK cities, to show that the local authority could integrate transport, communications and other infrastructure to improve the city’s economy, quality of life and reduce environmental impact better than anywhere else in Britain.

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Elderly Couple COUNCIL ARRANGES FREE WIFI FOR COMMUNITY Robbed at Knifepoint CENTRES IN GLASGOW COMMUNITY centres in Glasgow will offer free WiFi to their users later this year after an agreement between Glasgow City Council and BT. The agreement was made less than two weeks after it was announced that Glasgow had become the first city in Scotland to award an Urban Wireless concession after the council approved the award to BT on 6 February.

BT will be delivering the WiFi infrastructure, with the first phase of the Urban Wireless programme delivered ahead of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

This will see between 50 80 wireless access points installed around high footfall areas and transport hubs around the city centre and parts of the East End to provide free public WiFi internet access being available in the city’s streets and public spaces.

Now 31 community centres and public halls in the city, operated by Glasgow Life, will from later this year offer free WiFi to users of the centres during opening hours.

Free Wifi will improve on people’s experience of living in, working in or visiting Glasgow by enabling them to access information on the council’s online services as well as

tourism and events, jobs, local businesses and services.

As with the Urban Wireless programme recently announced, the WiFi provision at the city’s community centres will feature free access to the network for the first six months and after this period there will be free access for 30 minutes per day per handset.

Access to some sites, including Glasgow City Council’s website (www.glasgow. gov.uk) will remain free permanently.

Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “This is yet more fantastic news for Glasgow, this time for users of community centres across the city.

My administration is committed to extending a network of free WiFi in the city, making Glasgow even more digitally literate and connected.

This will help to bring free wifi access to communities throughout the city.

Free WiFi offers fantastic social, educational and economic opportunities, and providing this in our community centres means everyone in Glasgow will have the chance to take advantage of these benefits.”

Brendan Dick, Director, BT

Scotland, said: “We’re very proud to be working with Glasgow City Council to develop even more WiFi access in the city, this time in community centres.

The massive rise in the use of smartphones and tablets means that people want to get online wherever they are.

BT has a proven track record of delivering large-scale, reliable communication services and we’re delighted to be playing a major role in improving online access throughout the city.”

Glasgow Life will use this new infrastructure to create new community WiFi hubs to create effective, joined-up support, advice and learning services across the city.

It will support specific groups including those who are more likely to be offline.

This partnership means individuals, whatever their age, background or current situation people can be supported to make the best use of the digital technologies available.

Whether learning to use Twitter or Skype to connect with friends and relatives or improving skills or managing welfare benefit online, the WiFi hubs will provide positive opportunities for both individuals and communities.

FREE SHOPPING BUS SERVICE IN NORTH GLASGOW IF you live in the North of Glasgow, there is a free transport service available for retail therapy in the City Centre, as well as a number of shopping centres around the city.

This service is run by the North Area Transport Association (NATA), which is a Lottery Funded initiative allowing this service to run for at least the next year-and-a-half or so; further funding may depend on the popularity of this service: if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!

This service is available to all, irrespective of your age, and without cost.

Free membership is obtainable aboard the bus, but you have to prove that you live within their catchment area, which is Royston.

Destinations include: Tesco St. Rollox on Wednesday mornings; the Forge Shopping Centre on Friday mornings; Tesco St. Rollox on Friday afternoons; the City Centre on Saturday mornings; the Robroyston Asda on Saturday Afternoons.

On Sundays the destinations alternate between Braehead,

Parkhead Forge, Silverburn, and the Glasgow Fort, all leaving around lunchtime.

Return transport is available from all the mentioned destinations and you will have enough time to do your shopping and perhaps have some refreshments afterwards.

Beth Collins of NATA assures The Genn readers that their 16-seater vehicles are

“wheel-chair accessible – but give us a call first to ensure you get our best attention.”

There are quite a number of picking-up and dropping-off points such as Royston Road, Charles Street, the Milburn Centre, and Blochairn Housing Association, etc.

By phoning 0141 548 1565 you can find out the times of these services and the stopping-off points most convenient to you, or alternatively you can visit their web-site: natatransport.co.uk and click on ‘Community Transport’.

H a p p y shopping!

AN 82 year old female and her 84 year old husband were subjected to a terrifying attack on Friday 14th February 2014 when two males burst into their home with weapons demanding money.

The elderly couple were within their property, sheltered accommodation, when they answered a knock at the door and were confronted by the males with their hoods up and scarves covering the lower portion of their faces to hide their identity.

The males, who were in possession of a machete and a meat cleaver, forced the couple into the bedroom where they demanded money.

The telephone cable and alarm cables were disconnect-

ed and on finding money in the property the males made off in a transit van.

The alarm was raised and after police rushed to the scene an investigation ensued through which the van was traced nearby and one of the suspects identified.

A 33 year old male was arrested and held custody to appear at court and enquiries continue to trace the others involved. The elderly couple were left shaken but uninjured.

Chief Inspector David Pettigrew, Area Commander for Calton and East Centre, said ‘This is a particularly concerning incident in which a vulnerable and defenceless couple have been targeted, which will no doubt

affect them and their families for a long time.

I would urge anybody with any information or who may have been a witness to the incident to contact the police regarding it, no matter how minor they may feel the information to be.

We must do our best to protect the vulnerable and prevent incidents of this nature from occurring again and put those responsible behind bars where they belong’.

Police Scotland would urge anybody with any information about this incident to contact them on non-emergency number 101 or if they wish to remain anonymous they can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Dog dirt fines reach new high

A RECORD number of dog owners have been fined for failing to clean up after their pets.

Over the past 10 months the number of people being fined for the offence has almost doubled Clean Glasgow’s ongoing campaign has resulted in 1398 fixed penalty notices issued since April last year - almost double the 760 fines handed out in the previous year.

The anti-dog fouling campaign has received overwhelming public support.

Last year, 1298 calls were made to the Clean Glasgow hotline about problems with dog dirt.

Enforcement officers from Community Safety Glasgow - the city council’s partner in Clean Glasgow - are continuing to monitor local neighbourhoods to spot anyone creating a potential health hazard by failing to clean up after their dog.

Council leader Gordon Matheson, chairman of the

Clean Glasgow Campaign, said: “We have run a sustained campaign against dog fouling which has taken in both education and enforcement.

“We have aimed to change people’s habits by making it clear irresponsible behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

“People hate dog fouling. It has a very negative impact on how they view their city, their street or even their own close.

“The majority of dog owners are respectful of other people and pick up after their pets but those that don’t must face the consequences.

“For some reason, a minority of people think this behaviour is perfectly acceptable.

Even worse, they think they will never be caught.

“I want to turn that on its head.

We are targeting dog fouling with real conviction using intense resources such as enforcement officers, CCTV and direct communication with lo-

cal residents.

“We will chase payment from people who are fined and we will use every tool in the box to confront persistent offenders.

“It is dirty, dangerous and antisocial.

It is also completely unnecessary and through the clean Glasgow campaign, I can assure you we cannot and will not tolerate it.”

Mr Matheson added: “We are extremely pleased with the progress we are making.

I am especially happy with the level of support Clean Glasgow is receiving from the general public.

“The overwhelming majority of Glaswegians are making it clear they will not accept this anti-social behaviour and are phoning in to report those who flout the law.”

Fines for dog fouling start at £40 and rise to £60 if unpaid within 28 days.

Dirty dog owners can be reported through the Clean Glasgow hotline on 0800 027 7027.

Children make a change at Caledonia Primary School ON 21st Febuary pupils at Caledonia Primary School will be dressing ‘back to front’ to change children’s lives.

They will join thousands of schools across the country by taking part in UNICEF’s Day for Change to raise funds for UNICEF’s work - helping millions of vulnerable children around the world.

In 2014, Day for Change is all about education. Going to school gives children the chance of a brighter future. But about 68 million children around the world still don’t have access to education.

UNICEF is working to change this and want every child to have the opportunity to go to school.

To raise money for UNICEF’s important work, pupils all over the UK will be doing something different: from holding fancy dress parties, sports days, cake sales, and sponsored walks.

All this will raise money to transform the lives of children.

Caledonia Primary School will join the fun by holding their Day for Change on Friday 21st February.

UNICEF receives no money from the UN budget and instead relies on voluntary donations from people like you.

This is why fundraising events like Day for Change are so important to help UNICEF continue to help children around the world to survive and thrive.

With the support of schools like Caledonia Primary School UNICEF can help more children.

Schools and youth groups can join this effort by registering for Day for Change at: www.dayforchange.org.uk

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Man stabbed in murder bid attack in Glasgow A 24-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in the Saracen area of Glasgow.

It happened at about 10:30 on Friday on Balmore Road opposite the bus stop, near to Balmore Square.

Police said the victim was involved in an altercation with two other men and a woman.

He was then stabbed by one of the men.

Detectives said they are treating the attack as attempted murder.

They have appealed for witnesses.

The suspect was described as white, in his early 20s, around 5ft 8in in height, medium build with short dark hair.

He was wearing a grey hooded tracksuit top with a black

t-shirt underneath, grey jogging bottoms and white trainers.

The assault occurred on the roadway mid morning and I’m sure it would have been witnessed by passers by and motorists.”

The other man was described as white, also in his early 20s and around 5ft 8in tall.

He was wearing an orange hooded top with dark jeans and black trainers.

The woman was described as white, in her early 20s, with a thin petite build.

Officers have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and collecting CCTV images from in and around the area.

Det Sgt Alan Cuthbert said: “It’s not clear what the motive was for this particular attack.

“We know that there was an altercation between them which left the 24 year-old man with serious stab wounds.

“The assault occurred on the roadway mid morning and I’m sure it would have been witnessed by passers by and motorists.

There are also a number of business premises and we are keen to hear from owners and staff.”

After the attack, the three people made their way up Balmore Road towards the Lambhill area.

The suspect and the woman made their way along the street on the right hand side of the road and the man wearing the orange top walked along the left hand side of the road, police said.

GOVERNMENT MINISTER OPENS RED TREE BRIDGETON MARGARET Burgess MSP, the Minister for Housing and Welfare has officially opened a new business centre in Bridgeton which has the potential to bring up to 120 jobs to the east end of the city.

Red Tree Bridgeton provides twenty six office suites and two shop units in a variety of sizes for small and medium sized enterprises in a location that offers superb public transport options a mere three minutes from Glasgow city centre.

A development delivered by Clyde Gateway, Red Tree Bridgeton involved the conversion of a series of vacant and derelict shops at 21-51 Dalmarnock Road and the transformation of what was an eyesore building into an attractive and spacious location which is ideal for modern businesses.

The construction of Red Tree Bridgeton was completed in March 2013 with the first two tenants moving in the following month. This level of early interest has been maintained ever since and half of the suites and

units are now occupied by a wide range of businesses including accountancy, marine technology, buildings research, hairdressing & beauty treatments, health & safety training, construction management and information technology, providing 60 jobs.

Margaret Burgess said: “It is my pleasure to open the Red Tree Business Suites here in Bridgeton - a top quality facility that will support companies interested in locating to, or expanding within, the Clyde Gateway area.”

The total cost of the project was £4.25 million, of which Clyde Gateway contributed £3.1 million with a grant of £1.15 million being awarded by the European Regional Development Fund.

The quality of the conversion has already been recognised with Red Tree Bridgeton being shortlisted for the Scottish Property Awards 2014.

Further information on the Red Tree Business Suites can be found at www.redtreebusinesssuites.co.uk

PLAN TO BLOCK POSSIL DISABILITY MOBILES IN PRISONS

GROUP FACES AXE

THE Disability Community, based in Possilpark say they have reached crisis point because of a lack of cash.

The centre, in Possilpark, runs social clubs and dozens of classes, as well as after-school care for people with a range of physical and learning disabilities.

In 2008 the centre also featured on the Secret Millionaire TV series when property tycoon Nick Leslau spent time with service users and staff.

He donated £225,000 which was used to upgrade the building.

However, despite a 30-year history, the group may have to close down immediately.

The organisation has issued an urgent appeal in a bid to raise £50,000 to secure its future.

Madonna Mayneshas worked at the centre for more than two years as the adult and youth coordinator The 32-year-old said: “It would leave a hole in the community but we don’t think we

can operate any longer.

“The staff know they won’t be paid at the end of the month - there’s no money there.

“We desperately need funding to keep going.”

Over the last few week the funding gap has become apparent to staff.

They have been kept going over the years by cash from organisations, including Glasgow City Council, Children in Need and the Big Lottery Fund, as well as donations from members of the public and private companies.

Every week the group supports up to 600 people across the city and delivers 26,000 home-made meals a year.

Melanie Fyfe, 38, who runs Cook ‘n’ Care, said the service was a “lifeline”. She added: “We are at breaking point. We don’t have enough funds to see us through to the end of this financial year.

“We don’t have enough money coming into the centre to cover the expenses of running our services and we know

our members can’t afford for us to put club or meal prices up much higher.

“It looks like all our services will have to stop.”

Among the facilities on offer are social clubs for different age groups, arts and crafts, literacy lessons, gardening, sports and a laundry service.

Ms Maynes said: “It provides people with physical or leaning disabilities the chance to socialise without feeling anxious about what company they are in.

“For example people with autism can find certain social situations stressful. Our clubs give people independence and a safe space.”

Staff are urging people to donate anything they can to save the group.

They have sought financial advice and have a plan in place for the coming financial year, which starts in April.

Ms Maynes said: “We want to continue. We would ask everyone to donate whatever they can to help us.”

NEW legislation to block mobile phones in prisons has been announced by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill.

Signal blocking equipment is to be piloted at two prisons by the end of the current financial year.

Mobile phones have been used in prisons for activities including organised crime, harassing victims and involvement in gang activity.

Access to mobile phones has also been associated with drug supply, violence and bullying.

The number of mobiles found in prisons since 2011 reached a total of 1,988.

Legislation to be introduced by the Scottish Government will allow prison management to interfere with wireless telegraphy in order to prevent and investigate the use of illegal electronic communications devices by those in custody.

In December 2013, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) awarded contracts for the installation of the state-of-theart technology at two sites, HMPs Shotts and Glenochil.

Mr MacAskill said: “This Government made it a criminal offence for a prisoner

to possess a mobile phone and the SPS has already invested considerably in the use of technology and intelligence capability to detect and prevent the use of mobile phones in our prisons.

“This new legislation will allow SPS to further extend their technology to disrupt the use of mobile phones by prisoners and is scheduled to be operational in a matter of weeks.”

Colin McConnell, chief executive of the SPS, said: “Possessing or attempting to introduce a mobile phone into a Scottish prison is against the law.

“We will do everything we can to make the use of such devices impossible, and the introduction of this state-of-the-

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art technology is one of a range of measures we intend to take to detect, restrict and disrupt the use of mobile phones in our prisons.

We will report any discoveries to the appropriate authorities.”

The move was welcomed by the Conservatives.

John Lamont said: “This is something we’ve been urging the Scottish Government to do for some time, so we’re glad it’s finally happening.

“When the technology exists to do things like this, it’s crucial we use it.

“It’s completely inexcusable for mobile phones to continue to find their way into prisons.

“So if that can’t be stopped, this is the next best thing.”

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Home Energy Eggs are Just Cracking Say ng homes tenants TENANTS of ng homes have been saving on their electricity bills thanks to an innovative wireless energy-saving device which switches off appliances and lights that have been accidentally left on in their homes.

With households running more appliances and gadgets than ever before, many devices are left switched on or in standby mode, resulting in wasted power and higher utility bills. The energyEGG detects when someone enters a room, remains in it or leaves. It acts like a remote control, wirelessly switching off connected appliances at the mains when the room has been empty for a period of time.

As part of Home Energy Checks (HECs) ng homes tenants have been offered an energyEGG. The HECs identify which appliances tenants may need the energyEGG for and how it could be of wider use.

The energyEGGs were tested by a range of customers including families, retired households and tenants with disabilities.

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Email: info@nghomes.net

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

Maggie McCart, from Balgrayhill is also a fan of the energyEGG, she said: “I think it’s great. My daughter Megan often falls asleep and leaves her Xbox on. The energyEGG switches it off so it will be saving me money on my electricity bills.”

John Watt, Energy Efficiency Project Officer for ng2 said: “We are delighted that ng homes tenants are making good use of the energyEGG. Anything that helps reduce fuel poverty and promote energy saving behaviour changes can only be a good thing.”

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Springburn (East)

With its remote control function the energyEGG makes it easier to switch off difficult to reach sockets. Pat Scott from Springburn who suffers from arthritis said: “I love the energyEGG. It has been a life saver since my operation and my back problems. I have difficulty switching off the TV from the socket and I often forget to turn it off at night, I can either use the remote or the energyEGG switches off the TV if I forget.” It’s estimated the energyEGG will save Pat around £50 per year.

ng homes is the only housing association in the UK to trial the energyEGG with its tenants and Chairperson John Fury said: “With fuel bills rising all the time we are always looking at ways to help our customers. The energyEGG seems to be doing just that. We are delighted to be working with TreeGreen on providing our customers with this innovative product.”

The energyEGG was invented in Glasgow by Brian O’Reilly of start-up company TreeGreen after being driven to distraction by his three young daughters continually leaving on games consoles, TVs and stereos when they had finished using them. Brian will be pitching the energyEgg to the “Dragons” on the BBC’s Dragons Den on Sunday 23rd Feb and it will also feature on shopping channel QVC on 24th Feb.

Website: www.nghomes.net

www.facebook.com/ngsportslegacy ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association

Possilpark (West)

Kenna Rossine House, 252 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5LF Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005

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Sporting Opportunities for all in North Glasgow ng homes are pleased to announce the continued roll-out of FREE swimming lessons for under-5s attending nurseries and living in North Glasgow.

As part of the ongoing partnership with Scottish Swimming, Glasgow Club and NHS (Northeast), and following a Children and Families grant from The Big Lottery, pre-schoolers can take advantage of a block of 10 week swimming lessons at Springburn Leisure Centre. So far, 100 youngsters have been involved in a pilot scheme and the latest block of lessons started on Wednesday this week – spaces are still available for a number of lessons and can be booked via the centre reception on 0141 276 1690 Option 1.

space on a Wednesday morning session (9:3010am), please call the centre reception on 0141 276 1690. Option 1 and leave your details. ng sports legacy and School of Hard Knocks Go Inside

delivery has been an intensive introduction to the game, with a School of Hard Knocks match planned against the original Sky-created team at the end of the month. In the classroom sessions, the group has looked at roles of leaders and what makes a champion, and there is a plan to link any newly-released prisoners to employability workshops and job fairs later in the year.

For more information on the SoHK charity, please contact: scotland@schoolofhardknocks.org.uk North Glasgow primaries to Jump2It and embrace basketball A number of local primary schools across Springburn are being offered the chance to take part in a National basketball initiative during the next few weeks. Jump2It, delivered by

Following the successful airing on Sky Sports of the School of Hard Knocks, a rugby-themed social inclusion and employability programme filmed in Possilpark last year, ng homes have again teamed up with the SoHK charity to look at how sport can assist confidence and self-esteem in socially disadvantaged areas. This time the recipients of the project, that looks to use sport as the catalyst for positive social change, are 22 prisoners in HMP Low Moss, who are nearing the completion of an 8-week block of work.

Adult and Child Swimming Classes NOW, in addition to offering FREE swimming to children under 5, ngsportslegacy and ng homes, in partnership with Scottish Swimming and Glasgow Club, are piloting Adult and Child classes for under-3’s and their parents. This will be a similar 10-week block of lessons to children living in the Springburn and Possilpark postcode areas, and are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis to assess requirement. To book a

Since November, the prisoners, made up of long and short termers, have received a weekly input of rugby and education designed to create a specific rugby team as well as develop social and employability skills. With only one participant having any previous rugby experience, the sports

Scottish Sports Futures (SSF), in partnership with Glasgow Rocks and Scottish basketball, will be introducing the sports to local children and running a series of weekly clubs, culminating in some tournaments and festivals to allow the kids to show off their skills. In order to support the fun and interest in the sport, SSF, along with local club Storm basketball and ngsportslegacy, will run a community session on Thursday evenings at Springburn Leisure centre (5pm6pm), and really keen players will be able to hone their skills at another session with Storm club players on Saturdays (11am-1pm, at North Glasgow College)! All sessions are FREE until Easter, and for more information contact any of the following, or simply turn up and play!

Contact: 0141 630 4254 Email: mycommunity@nghomes.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/ngsportslegacy www.facebook.com/GlasgowStorm

Springburn (East)

Email: info@nghomes.net

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

Website: www.nghomes.net

@ng_homes ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association

Possilpark (West)

Kenna Rossine House, 252 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5LF Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005

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New Shettleston Councillor Announces Surgeries

SHETTLESTON’S newest Councillor, Martin Neill, has announced his new surgery times which he hopes will increase the opportunities for local residents to raise issues with him.

Councillor Neill has already got the surgeries underway and has met with a number of local residents seeking his help with local matters.

People in the Shettleston Ward can meet their Councillor on the first Monday of the month at Eastbank Academy at 5.30pm or at the Tollcross Community Centre at 6.30pm.

Councillor Neill also sits on the second Tuesday of the month at these locations.

Councillor Neil said” “I hope that my new surgeries will allow for as many constituents as possible to come and meet with me to discuss any issue of concern they may have.

In addition to my monthly surgeries I will be holding roving surgeries throughout the local area.

Roving surgeries are a great way of taking my surgeries as close to constituents as possible.

I hope to be able to get round as many areas as I can over the next few months.”

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Council plans threaten city parks

BOB Doris, MSP for Glasgow has been approached by several constituents over proposed new rules for Parks in Glasgow.

The proposals, if accepted, could dramatically restrict the public’s right to freely congregate in public and open spaces, or even listen to music in the park.

Particular concerns were raised which would require gatherings or groups comprising 20 or more to obtain written permission from the Council before they can congregate, play (or practise) any organised sport, radio or musical instrument, amplified music or speech.

The new proposals, if approved, could negatively impact the use and enjoyment of all Glasgow’s parks including many in the north of the city such as Maryhill, Springburn, Ruchill and Alexandra Parks.

Public concern is growing as reflected in the online petition drive objecting to the proposed Parks Management rules.

In fact, the online drive has seen an increase in signatories to 12,899 in just 12 days.

Commenting, Glasgow MSP Bob Doris said: “I agree with the Council

Consultation agreed for Sighthill school campus THE council is to consult on a new primary school campus in the north of the city which will include St Stephen’s Primary, St Kevin’s Primary, Sighthill nursery and a community leisure facility.

At the Executive Committee today (Thursday 6 February) there was cross-party support from councillors for the proposal and the recommendation for the consultation to begin on Monday 3 March.

As Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council explains: “The plans for Sighthill are tremendously exciting and bring forward the transformation of the area by 20 years.

“Our plans could see in excess of 5,000 people housed in the area surrounding the

proposed new campus so the need for new, bigger, brighter and state of the art schools is a must.

“The plans also include a community facility with a dance studio, fitness suite and weekend access to the new campuses multi-purpose games hall and all weather pitch - a fantastic additional leisure facility for the people of Sighthill.

“I would urge everyone with an interest in the consultation to give us your views on this exciting venture.”

The new Sighthill campus was part of Glasgow’s bid to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2018 and the council made a promise that regardless of the outcome, the proposal for the new schools would still go ahead.

that parks should be protected as open spaces for future generations.

However, their approach appears to be needlessly heavy handed and restrictive. Glasgow’s parks are there for our citizens and visitors to enjoy responsibly, and the Council proposals go too far and put that at risk.

Indeed the unintended consequence of these proposals infringe upon the very basic right to assemble.

“The proposals in question will not only inconvenience the public but also risk the public’s view of our parks as being open and welcoming environment, to one that is restrictive and unfriendly.

“I have asked the Council to reconsider these ill-conceived measures and think again.

A group exercising or playing football- or even just listening to the radio- could find themselves in trouble if these plans go ahead.

That’s not acceptable. Laws already exist to protect against those causing trouble in our parks and they should be used when needed.

However, Glasgow is supposed to be a friendly city, and surely that should extend to our parks.”

MAN INJURED IN SERIOUS ASSAULT NEAR GLASGOW PUB POLICE officers attended the incident near The Politician bar in Maryhill.

A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked close to a busy Glasgow pub.

The man was a victim of a serious assault near The Politician bar in the Maryhill area on Saturday night.

Police said it happened at about 19:20. They have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

A spokeswoman said: “Officers attended and the man was taken to hospitalwhere he is being treated for his injuries.

“Inquiries are ongoing to confirm the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

Games under fire for stance on carbon footprint legacy THE organisers of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games are under pressure for reneging on commitments to deliver a longterm environmental legacy for the sporting spectacle and for backing off from assessing the impact of the event on the climate.

A representative of the organising body CG2014 has ­ confirmed there are now no plans to calculate the carbon footprint of the Games, and efforts are instead being aimed at reducing carbon emissions during the 11-day event this summer.

The confession has been ­criticised by Dr Richard Dixon, head of Friends of the Earth Scotland, who said early talks to find ways of compensating for climate damage caused by Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games had quickly been abandoned by green groups as a “waste of time”.

Dr Dixon has estimated the Games will cause more than 100,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, 20,000 tonnes attributable to the air travel of 6500 competitors and officials.

The construction of the athletes village is likely to have contributed 2300 tonnes, and much of the rest will come from visitors flying to spectate.

He said: “I shouldn’t have to do the calculation, but the organisers haven’t honoured their commitment to do that.

Glasgow is not alone - at London 2012 there was an in-

itial desire to do something to offset the carbon impact, but in the end they decided it was too difficult.”

However, officials had not responded to realistic suggestions for leaving a sustainable environmental legacy, he said.

“There were discussions with organisers about how to achieve a sustainable environmental legacy that would endure long after the games had finished, but those broke down,” he said.

“Some good work has been done with solar panels at the athletes village, but the global impact of the games in terms of carbon emissions hasn’t been addressed and that’s very disappointing.”

Despite the challenges, it is possible for the organisers of big events to deliver imaginative carbon off-setting ideas, he said.

The Gleneagles G8 Summit saw participants installing solar water heaters and low-energy light bulbs in a South African township, to help counterbalance the climate impact of the meeting of global leaders.

The Commonwealth Games could have supported the Solar Aid project which aims to eliminate use of kerosene lamps in African villages by 2020, Dr Dixon said.

“One million people could have benefited from this, for not a lot of money and it would have been a nice story.

Instead, while some good work has been done with solar panels at the athletes’ village, there is no fundamental legacy.

There is no new wind farm, no solar panels on all the venues.”

Initial talks had broken down because green campaigners did not think their ideas were being listened to, he added.

“The meetings were a waste of time as officials were not responding to suggestions.”

Dr Dixon added: “The Commonwealth is full of poor countries and investment in them would be a double bonus,” he said.

“That is where we are disappointed. They could have done more to offset carbon emissions.”

Organisers have installed solar panels on 700 homes in the athletes village, and plan to use electric vehicles and an energy centre with eco-friendly boilers.

Gareth Talbot, the environment and sustainability manager for Glasgow 2014 said: “We are committed to delivering a sustainable Commonwealth Games.

“At the bid stage the importance of sustainability was recognised and this was highlighted by the preparation of a strategic environmental assessment and the development of sustainability policies to guide.

Legal high hospital admissions rise

HUNDREDS of people have been admitted to hospital across Scotland after taking so-called legal highs in the past five years, according to new figures.

The problem, highlighted in a Scottish Parliament debate last week, may be getting worse, with admissions more than doubling over the last two full years.

Only six health boards could supply numbers, suggesting that the real total could be much higher than the 323 recorded by the NHS since 2009.

Substances sold as legal highs are produced to have similar effects to drugs such as ecstasy, but they fall outside the UK Government’s misuse of

drugs laws.

“Scotland already faces a major headache with alcohol and drugs, and we can’t afford to let the problem of legal highs spiral out of control.

A summit will be held to discuss ways to crack down on Scotland’s sale and supply of legal highs, Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham told MSPs last week.

Legal highs are often labelled and sold as plant food or bath salts, or marked as not fit for human consumption, as a tactic to avoid the law, the minister said.

They are easily accessible online.

A Scottish Government

spokeswoman said: “New psychoactive substances (NPS) can be extremely dangerous and it is impossible to know the contents and the dangers a drug may pose, whether it is legal or not.

Recording theprevalence and use of NPS and the associated health harms is a challenge, which is being experienced internationally.

“Last week, the Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs announced that the Scottish Government would be commissioning research on NPS in Scotland to understand more about the scale of this issue and who is using these substances.

GENN Do you want to be a musician?

Free courses available IF you want to learn to play a musical instrument, or write a song, or be involved in a community choir, etc., here’s your chance to learn for free.

In collaboration with Cumbernauld College, and funded

by Glasgow Connected Arts Network the New Rhythms for Glasgow (NRFG), these free workshops are based in Flemington House, Springburn. Kim Stuyck, Manager of the NRFG, asks The Genn readers, who are interested in enrolling to either phone in, or send in an E-mail.

These free beginners’ workshops (you do not need to have had any musical experience whatsoever) begin on the 17th of February and last for eight weekly sessions from 6-8pm: on Mondays keyboards; Tuesdays guitar; Thursdays choir-singing.

To obtain more information, and to enrol, you can either phone 0141 557 1123 or send an E-mail to: info@ nrfg.org.uk .

For budding musicians this is too good an offer to miss!

9 CANDLE WARNING COUPLES are being reminded to snuff out their candles at the end of their romantic evening in a bid to prevent fires in the home.

Candles sparked nearly 1,000 house fires in a year, resulting in nine deaths and more than 400 casualties, according to latest fire statistics for the UK. Nationally, there are an average 92 candle fires a month.

“Candles should always be used in proper holders or secure containers as tealights can easily burn through a surface, especially if they are on top of a television or shelf.

Most importantly, don’t leave any candles burning unattended.”

“It’s important to never leave candles unattended.

Don’t get too caught upin the moment that you forget to blow out the candles before you go to bed.”

• Do not leave burning candles unattended and remember to put them out completely when leaving the house or going to bed • Keep candles away from flammable materials including curtains and decorations, and never stand them under a shelf • Always place candles in a stable holder, and remember to stand tea lights on a heat-resistant surface (they have been known to burn through baths and televisions).

Amazing artwork unveiled at Parkhead Hospital AN innovative artwork display designed exclusively by Parkhead Hospital patients has been unveiled at the hospital in the east end of Glasgow.

Patients and their families, hospital staff and members of Theatre Nemo attended the official unveiling of the artwork today (Thursday 6 February), which has been named ‘A view over the common’.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Occupational Therapy staff (OTs) and staff from Theatre Nemo have been working with 12 patients from Parkhead Hospital over 10 weeks to produce an amazing eight-piece canvas display.

The artwork is displayed in the hospital’s main stairway and depicts landscapes and skylines.

The patients decided that they wanted their artwork displayed in the main stairway to improve the space by communicating hopefulness and maintain a link with the natural world.

The project was funded by NHS Endowment monies and aimed to encourage patients to take part in creative activities using the art project as a therapeutic activity.

Patients were invited to get involved as a way of encouraging them to learn new skills and enhance their self-esteem and recovery.

Artwork is well-known for

having therapeutic benefits and feedback from the patients who participated has identified an improvement with self-worth, improved confidence, improved social interaction and engagement.

Joanne McRae, Occupational Therapist at Parkhead Hospital, commented: “This has truly been a worthwhile project.

As the project evolved, patients became actively engaged and took full ownership of the project from the planning stage, artwork development to identifying the space and naming of the piece.

“It really helped patients to recognise their potential through contributing, and really opened up new perspectives, enabling patients to experience self-rediscovery, empowerment and a sense of purpose.

“Our patients reported that following the project they felt ‘valued’, ‘respected’, ‘included’, ‘capable’ ‘hopeful’, ‘delighted’ and ‘proud’.”

Hugh McCue, Project co-ordinator and co-founder of Theatre Nemo: “Theatre Nemo has been working with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde since 2004 to promote and encourage patients to get involved in creative activities.

“This project encouraged patients to look at how they could improve their environment with art and were also asked

to consider what visitors to the hospital might also like to see.

“Their development throughout this project has been very rewarding and they should all be proud of their achievement.”

The project is now being formally evaluated with a view to offering more sessions in the

future.

Patients who took part in this project also have the opportunity to work on similar projects within the community and have already signed up to link in with Theatre Nemo’s ‘think big’ community artwork project.

HEALTHIER SCOTLAND COOKING BUS If you’ve never seen a Cooking Bus in action before you are in for a treat. This giant, hi-tech articulated lorry opens out into a spectacular purpose-built kitchen and classroom where qualified food teachers give pupils, teachers and the wider community a taste of quality cooking.

This Cooking Bus, funded by the Scottish Government as part of its Healthier Scotland programme and Food Standards Agency Scotland, is run by Focus on Food, the leading organization to support the teaching of cooking in schools and communities across the UK. Participants climb aboard for lessons under the expert eye of Advisory Teacher Sarah McCoshim, whose planned programme of cooking activities is tailored to the age of those taking part and supports the work of the schools or community group they are working with. There will also be training for the teachers and the wider community, so that they can continue helping youngsters cook with confidence long after the Bus has rolled out of the yard.

Focus on Food Cooking Buses tour the UK delivering lessons to children and adults alike on how to prepare, cook and enjoy real food.

Scottish Minister for Public Health Michael Matheson said: “The Cooking Bus can bring cooking to life in a fun and interactive way. Through the Cooking Bus, pupils, teachers and community groups across Scotland are getting the opportunity to learn about the food they eat and have a go at cooking simple, nutritious meals. And even more importantly, the skills and knowledge individuals gain from their time on the bus will help them make healthier choices throughout their lives.”

The Healthier Scotland Cooking Bus is part of the Scottish Government’s efforts to improve the health of children and

families in Scotland. As well as teaching cooking, nutrition and food safety and hygiene to pupils the Bus will welcome mums, dads, guardians and carers and community groups on board to reach the wider community. The core of all lessons will be handson cooking.

Professor Charles Milne, Director of the Food Standards Agency in Scotland, said: “The Food Standards Agency Scotland welcomes the opportunity to work in partnership with the Scottish Government on the Cooking Bus initiative. This project will generate real enthusiasm about food in schools and communities. We are totally committed to engaging children, as early as possible, in understanding the link between food and health and preparing them to make informed choices about what they eat in the future.”

Sarah McCoshim, Advisory Teacher on the Healthier Scotland Cooking Bus comments. “Many children have never cracked an egg or cut a tomato, The Healthier Scotland Cooking Bus provides pupils with a unique opportunity to take part in a ‘hands on’ practical cooking session (or activity). The Cooking Bus approaches the teaching of nutrition and healthy eating in accordance with the Curriculum for Excellence and sessions are designed to inspire young people to learn about the social importance of food in their diets, school and wider community.

The majority of participants agree that the recipes are practical, do-able and economical and leave the Bus feeling empowered to try the recipes at home and appreciate the dietary value and economic sense of home cooking.”

This project will generate real enthusiasm about food in schools and communities. We are totally committed to engaging children, as early as possible, in understanding the link between food and health and preparing them to make informed choices about what they eat in the future.”

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GENN WEEKLY PROGRAMME

MONDAY 10am – 3pm Members Snooker & Pool Club Community Prize Bingo 7.30pm until 10pm.

Cherrykees Children Dance Club. Hip Hop & Disco 6.30pm – 9.30pm TUESDAY Members Activity Day Club/Lunch Club 10am – 3pm Arts & Crafts, Card making Group 10am -3pm.

GESH members club 6pm-9,30Pm WEDNESDAY Senior Citizens Lunch Club 12am – 3pm 3 Course Lunch £2.50 Followed by Bingo and other Activates (New members welcome transport provided) Disabled Members Country & Western. Night 6pm – 9,30 Cherrykees Under 10 Gymnastics 5-6pm Cherrykees Over 10 Gymnastics 6pm -7pm Cherrykees Slow Dance 7pm – 8pm Cherrykees Disco 8pm –9pm THURSDAY 9am – 4pm Available for various training activities/ conference 6pm – 9-30pm Members Club night for cards domino’s, snooker, pool, darts etc Children’s Cherrykees Dance Club 6.30pm-7,30pm – Under 10’s 7,30pm – 9,30 Over 10’s Slimming Class(Gwen McCreadie) 5.45Class 7pm Class £10 to join/then £4 weekly FRIDAY 9am – 4pm Community Groups Training Friday Night Members Disco £2.00 entry fee 6pm until 10pm SATURDAY 11AM – 1PM Cherrykees Advanced Dance Class 11am – 1pm SATURDAY AFTERNOON 1PM – 5PM FUNCTION HALL AVAILABLE FOR CHILDRENS PARTIES Saturday Night Our Function hall is available for all community events such as birthday parties, weddings, engagements, and Charity Fundraisers.

CALLING ALL SENIOR CITIZENS! DON’T BE LONELY OR ON YOUR OWN! Gesh hold a tea dance for Senior Citizens the last Monday of each month.

We would like to take the opportunity to invite along any individuals or groups who would be interested in meeting new people and enjoying a fun filled day.

Transport can be provided for anyone in the local area. Entrance fee of £3.00 which includes Tea/Coffee & Snack plate containing Hot snack, cakes, biscuits & prize bingo with free raffles and entertainment. Each event starts at 1pm-4pm.

GESH also have a lunch club every Wednesday 12-3pm with availability for Senior Citizens around the Garthamlock, Craigend, and Ruchazie & Easter house Area.

Each individual pays £2.50 for a 3 course nutritional meal following a game of bingo and other activates.

Transport can be provided for anyone.

Contact Cheryl if you want to hire a table

Sunday:- Our function hall is available for Christenings and First Communions

GESH

Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands

1 Redcastle Square, Garthamlock, Glasgow G33 5EG

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Colin and Justin launch new furniture recycling scheme

CELEBRITY designers Colin and Justin today launched a new furniture recycling scheme to help tenants struggling to set up home.

Wheatley Housing Group has introduced the service to help people renting properties with its four social landlords – Glasgow Housing Association, Cube, Loretto and West Lothian Housing Partnership.

The new Home Comforts service – which collects and up-cycles unwanted furniture and then distributes it to tenants in need was given a big thumbsup by TV stars Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan at the scheme’s Glasgow shop in Maryhill.

The furniture is collected from abandoned flats and from staff across Wheatley Group. A team of seven staff then clean or steam clean all items, test all the white goods and carry out minor repairs.

Alan Popowicz (48) has already benefited from the service.

Alan, a British Army veteran with the Royal Signals Corp, had no furniture when he moved into a GHA home. He said: “Thanks to the Home Comforts service, I now have a sofa, a wardrobe, table and chest of drawers. It really helped me get started in my new home. When you haven’t got anything, anything you do get means so much.”

The team receives requests

from tenants who need furniture but have no way of buying it.

They look at the family composition as well as room size, age of the tenant and match them up with the most appropriate furniture.

The scheme has already helped 160 tenants to furnish their new homes. A wide variety of furniture has been donated, including suites, beds, tables, chairs and cookers.

Colin said: “‘To take discarded items, repair them, reinvent them and then give them to someone in need makes perfect sense to us, as the comforts of home are so important. This scheme helps tenants without a lot of money create homes they can be proud of, and a good home is something we all should have access to.

Justin added: “So please, support this great initiative, donate your unwanted items and make a difference to someone in your community.’

Jacqueline Norwood, Neighbourhood Services leader, said: “Some of our tenants have very little furniture when they move into their new home. Our Welfare Benefits Advisers and Housing Officers can refer customers to the scheme, to help them find the basics they need to get started. ”Cookers and sofas are the most popular but we’re struggling to keep up with the demand for white goods.”

Forrest Furnishings are also supporting the scheme. They are donating any pieces of furniture they pick up when delivering new furniture to their customers.

Jobs opportunities overseas come to Glasgow THE dream of a new life in Australia, Canada or New Zealand will soon become more of a reality for thousands of Scots at the SECC on the 22nd and 23rd February.

Australia needs skilled workers ; three new mines are set to open creating thousands of opportunities for migrants.

In New Zealand, the Christchurch earthquake requires skilled migrants to help rebuild the city, and in Canada too, there are many thousands of vacancies in oil and mineral rich provinces like Alberta.

The UK’s biggest jobs and emigration events, Down Under Live & Canada Live will be back at the SECC, Glasgow to cater for a growing audience wanting to leave the UK behind in search of a new life abroad.

Recent government statistics revealed that that Australia is the top destination for people migrating from the UK, with over 11,000 people moving from Scotland alone.

In 2013, an estimated 489,000 people emigrated overseas from the UK. For most, it is the promise of a higher quality of life, with enhanced job prospects that en-

tices them to move.

Australia’s unemployment rate is half that of Scotland, and the Australian state governments is actively recruiting skilled workers to help with vital skill shortages. 42 year old Mark Hickford and his family moved from Dumfries to Adelaide in Australia, and says he has no regrets about leaving.

“I’m not sorry I moved as I believe the quality of life has more potential than the UK, and the weather is better.

“While he admits to missing friends and family, he is adamant that the lifestyle in Australia is better than she could have hoped for in the UK. The key for a successful move overseas is to get independent, trusted advice and that is what visitors can get from their day at the show. Staged in a friendly and helpful atmosphere, each day features over 6 hours of dedicated presentations on emigrating, with the aim of providing answers to the hundreds of questions potential migrants have.

Every aspect of the emigration process is covered, from shipping your goods to where the best schools are, so that vis-

itors will leave with a plan for starting their new life.

Hundreds of job opportunities will also be on display, as well as the opportunity to talk to recruiters and employers, and experts with long experience of helping people to emigrate will staff over 30 stands that visitors can browse during the day.

Moving to the other side of the world may well be a massive undertaking, but as Mark Hickford advises “Just do it.

Whatever you think you’ve got to lose by not taking a risk will invariably still be there if it doesn’t work out.

We are here to stay!”

Visitors will be able to enjoy a full day of seminar talks, have free visa assessments for all 3 countries and get information on taking a Working Holiday.

Down Under Live – the UK’s biggest event for emigrating to Australia & New Zealand will run alongside Canada Live, a show dedicated to all things Canada at the SECC in Glasgow on the 22nd and 23rd February 2014.

Doors open on both days at 10am and tickets cost £10 each in advance for access to both shows.

Training Boost for Carers GLASGOW carers are to receive specialised training from Scotland’s biggest care provider to help them better support the person they care for.

Developed in consultation with carers and Glasgow’s six carer’s centres, the training is a key part of Glasgow City Council’s effort to bolster support for unpaid carers.

The new training programme will be delivered by the council’s arm’s length company, Cordia, which delivers support packages to over 95% of people who require home care in Glasgow.

Courses will be run at different times and locations to ensure there is the greatest possible flexibility for carers and will offer a range of tailored information and practical guidance.

Topics to be covered during the training will include moving and handling, medication awareness, emergency first aid, working with dementia, challenging behaviour, personal care and palliative care.

Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Gordon Matheson, helped to launch the new training course programme at the Cordia Learning and Development Academy in Springburn.

Councillor Matheson said: “Carers have an unbelievably important role in our society, supporting family members, friends and loved ones in often

difficult circumstances.

Taking on a caring role for someone can be a daunting prospect.

People can naturally be worried about whether they are doing things right or getting them wrong and that’s why the training programme for carers will be so useful.

“Cordia has a team of highly skilled trainers that works with Cordia’s home care staff and I’m delighted that Glasgow carers will be able to tap into their expertise.

The training programme will help develop skills and allow carers to approach their role with greater confidence.

“As a council, we are fully committed to supporting carers and we hope this latest helping hand will make a practical and significant difference to carers as they go about their daily lives.”

The Glasgow Partnership for Carers was launched in 2011 to bring together the council, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and third sector organisations to ensure carers receive the support they need from the moment they become carers.

A Carer’s Champion was appointed in 2012 and the Carer’s Privilege Card was launched last year to provide carers with discount on a range of services, including many offered by the council and its arm’s length companies.

The training programme will be mostly delivered at Cordia’s Learning Academy but, depending on the needs of the carers, trainers will also lead courses within the city’s carer’s centres.

All training will be delivered in small groups.

Cordia is also looking to extend the service to include a volunteer network which would see former carers passing on the benefit of their own experience.

David Melvin, managing director of Cordia, said: “We are proud to be able to support the city’s carers, further helping them to provide vital support for friends and family members.

“These training courses will be extremely valuable as carers will be able to use the knowledge which our team has developed through many years of working with elderly and vulnerable individuals.”

The council wants to see as many people with a caring role formally registered as carers.

This entitles carers to a range of support from the council, including an assessment of an individual’s training needs.

There are currently 7000 registered carers in Glasgow with an estimated 56,000 people in the city acting as a carer in total.

More information on support offered to carers can be found here , or by calling the Carers information and support line on 0141 353 6504.

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World-Class Attraction on East-End’s Doorstep gets Funding THE plan to create Scotland’s largest urban nature park – The proposed Seven Lochs Wetland Park – has been awarded £250,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund on the 8th of February to help tidy it over for the next year or so.

In due course a second grant of £4.2 million from this same fund seems to be a formality.

This new outdoor tourist attraction is huge and would stretch from Hogganfield Loch in the west to Drumpellier Country Park in the east, a distance of almost 9 kilometers, covering an area of almost 20 square kilometers.

As its name suggests this new park is to encompass the seven main lochs in the area including Bishop Loch, Lochend Loch, and Hogganfield Loch.

Numerous ponds, nature reserves, ancient woodlands, raised bogs, marshes, streams and meadows are also features of this vast innovative country park of national significance.

The area is also home a large variety of plants, insects and animals.

The work in setting-up of the first phase of this unique attraction should see fruition by the year 2020: the planning stage at the moment envisions tourist facilities such as interpretive centres, tea-rooms, picnic areas, car parks, and extensive new networks of paths to enable exploration on foot, on bicycles - and even on horseback!

The pathways will also include the ‘Seven Lochs Trail’, which is planned to be the principal route through this massive park linking up the seven lochs along with the appropriate signage to help you to find your way around.

The initial aim is to ‘join up’ the existing parks, the nature reserves, waste ground, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, the mediaeval buildings of Provan Hall, and archaeological sites with new pathways, and tree plantings.

By so doing create a new and coherent expanse of country park with the aim of preserving and enhancing its vast and unique biodiversity.

It would eventually become one of Scotland’s biggest outdoor attractions connected directly to the communities of Glasgow’s east end, and also drawing visitors from the central belt and beyond.

On completion, this “hidden gem” of a park is expected to be a world class attraction that is expected to have all sorts of positive implications for the local communities.

These would include health benefits because of the outdoor activities on offer such as walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits as well as educational and recreational activities.

On offer would be new employment and career opportunities in areas of considerable social and economic deprivation as well as connecting people with the natural heritage that surrounds them – a perfect place to unwind in fact; and so easily accessible by road and rail transport.

We have to thank the last ice-age for this opportunity in recreation.

It was the melting and retreating glacier that formed a number of “kettle ponds” known as the “Garnkirk Chain” that created the wetlands, lochs, ponds, marshes and raised bogs that are so intrinsic in this project.

The area, as a result, is now one of considerable ecological importance for both fauna and flora and contains one of the largest areas of reed-bed habitat in Scotland.

This rich and unique bio-diversity is of major significance requiring on-going preservation and conservation.

This area has a history going back to the iron-age at least: crannogs, or artificial islands on which people used to live, were discovered on Lochend Loch and Bishop Loch.

Re-creation of one of these crannogs is proposed for Lochend Loch itself, which is hoped to be both an attraction in its own right as well as an educational opportunity that hopefully would prove popular with school visits.

Just beyond the eastern fringe of the proposed park was an area once occupied by monks in the twelfth century, giving this district the name of the Monklands.

It was later inhabited by Bishops.

The location of the historic Bishop’s Palace is one of many archaeological sites that would be of special educational interest.

Proposed plans are to include the creation of new wetland habitats and environmental enhancement of former industrial sites and derelict land.

A new bridge would be built across the M73 motorway creating a habitat and access link between Commonhead Moss in Glasgow and the Drumpellier Country Park.

Other key features will include a newt pond at Glenboig, picnic area and a viewing platform at Bishop Loch, a viewpoint at Frankfield Loch, bird hides, boardwalks, visitor centres, and car parks.

Seven access points to the park will be created at key locations.

As testimony to the perceived importance of this project, a rather large number of organisations are pulling their resources and sharing their respective expertise to make it work.

They are known collectively as the ‘Seven Lochs Partnership’ and include: Glasgow City Council; North Lanarkshire Council; Forestry Commission Scotland; Scottish Natural Heritage; The Conservation Volunteers Scotland; Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership;

and the Glasgow Preservation Trust (who are helping with the restoration of the mediaeval Provan Hall).

This is a tremendous recreational and leisure opportunity right here on our own doorstep.

Over the foreseeable future the ‘Seven Lochs Partnership’,

together with local volunteers, will be working with the local land-owners and communities in and around the proposed site of this massive attraction to arrange for the planning of proposed recreational activities for this new parkland.

Glasgow has a huge number of parks: around 70 or so

- probably more parkland for its size than any other comparable European city - and is thus the envy of Europe in that regard.

This proposed new park would go further in enhancing the Gaelic meaning of the name ‘Glasgow’ as ‘the Dear Green Place’.

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GENN Holiday Focus If camping is so tough, why do we like it so much?

CAMPING was supposed to be one of those dowdy pastimes that became perversely fashionable for a moment, only to become just as unfashionable again once everybody tried it and found out what it actually entailed.

But camping hasn’t gone away; it’s more popular than ever.

Thanks to the recession, camping and caravan trips last year were up 27% on the previous year. Sales of tents and other equipment continue to climb.

Both the high and low end of the market have expanded rapidly. “Glamping” – where you sleep in a luxuriously appointed tent someone elso has put up for you – is seen as an acceptable, if not preferable alternative to staying in a B&B, but you can also get a tent in Tesco for a tenner.

Camping is suddenly for everybody.

Perhaps it’s because camping is to living as cooking is to barbecuing.

It’s basically an outdoor version of housekeeping.

There is something so primally satisfying about escaping from our reliance on infrastructure that it turns

the most tedious chore into an adventure. Suddenly making toast is interesting, just because it’s so hard.

It’s all too easy to forget what a night in a tent in Britain can be like – but when you’re out in the elements even good weather can be bad weather.

Hot and sunny, cold and rainy, whatever: it all comes under the general heading of exposure, and people die of it all the time.

Camping is exciting because even at its most tame it’s still a tiny bit dangerous, although when you’ve finally put up your tent and fetched your water and made your

toast, mere survival can get – whisper it – a little boring.

Nature and beer have a powerful effect on the human spirit.

At dusk building a fire, which definitely counts as Something To Do, becomes infinitely more challenging, and therefore more rewarding Cooking on a campfire is part of the fun and adventure.

After a hasty supper an even more daunting challenge – the traditional singing round the campfire – presents itself.

Music and camping do not necessarily mix but it makes for fun and many memories for the future.

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10 Reasons to Book a Caravan Holiday

OVER the last few years, the economy has become much worse, which is the reason many people choose to stay close to home rather than running off to an exotic destination for a holiday.

If you are choosing to stay in your own country for your holiday, then there are a few options with regards to accommodation.

You can take your family and go stay in a hotel, you can go camping or you can book a caravan.

Having a holiday in a caravan can be very exciting and loads of fun for the entire family.

Here are ten reasons why you should opt for a caravan this year The view Nothing could be better than waking up in the morning, sitting on a chair outside your caravan and gazing out over a beautiful lake while you sip on your freshly brewed coffee.

Many hotels can also provide you with views such as these, but will end up paying a pretty penny for it.

Breakfast on the fire outside definitely beats sitting in a stuffy dining room of a hotel.

The kids will also love watching the eggs and bacon bubbling in the pan.

Home cooking Booking a caravan holiday and making your own food can save you loads of cash, which you can then spend on something else while you are away.

Not only will cooking food save you money, it is also much healthier than eating out at restaurants all the time.

If you are a vegetarian, then you can at least make sure that you get a well balanced meal out of your caravan kitchen.

Travel insurance When you choose to go on a caravanning holiday, you don’t have to fork out for travel insurance or worry about your suitcase not turning up at the airport.

You should however take out caravan insurance to as this will cover things like repair if

your caravan is damaged in transit, recovery to a garage to be fixed and can also cover some contents too if anything is damaged or goes missing.

The Caravan Club offers a range of different levels of cover depending on the size & value of your van.

Children love caravans You will be pleasantly surprised to see just how excited the kids get when they realize that your new temporary home is going to be a caravan.

Kids love hotels, but they love caravans even more.

Caravans present children with the opportunity to hide and explore, and play a number of games that they would not be able to play in a hotel.

Just be sure to keep an eye on them when they are alone in the caravan.

Accidents do happen!

Rain? No Problem!

If you go camping and it starts to rain, you often do still end up getting wet, as the water tends to find a way into tents.

If you opted for a caravan, then you will stay dry in your mini home and you can enjoy a movie with the kids or play board games while it is pouring outside.

When the rain stops, you can carry on with business as usual.

Just remember to pack in the games – a caravan with nothing to do can turn into a disaster!

If you want to avoid the rain altogether, be sure to check the weather forecast online for the dates you’re thinking of travelling.

Invite the neighbours over Talk to your fellow caravaners, you never know when you will meet friends!

Many people make long-term friends while they are on a caravanning holiday.

You will meet many people who have the same love for the outdoors and similar interests while you are on holiday.

Why not invite one or two of them over for a BBQ at your temporary home?

They may even have kids that are the same age as yours who can play together.

Parking is not a problem Many hotels charged seriously over inflated rates for the privilege of parking your car there.

This is not the case when you go for a caravan instead.

You can just park your car next to your rented caravan without having to pay extra.

It is also very convenient that you can load up your car, which is only about a meter away when you want to go somewhere.

You do not need to worry about dragging baggage down flights of stairs if the elevator does not work – no stairs in the caravan park!

Better caravans With many more people opting for a caravan holiday, the manufacturers are making more and more improvements to their caravans in order to make your holiday as comfortable as possible.

Although renting a caravan is convenient, if you enjoy using one for your holidays, then you may want to invest in one of the new models on the market.

Buying your own luxurious caravan can actually end up saving you lots of cash over a period of time.

Treat your friends Everyone knows how demanding modern day life is, so why not book a larger caravan for your next holiday and invite one or two of your friends along for the trip.

It is a great way to spend time with your friends, who you cannot always see on a regular basis.

It will not cost you much more to hire a slightly larger caravan and your friends will really appreciate all the effort you have made to give them a break away.

It is a memorable holiday Taking your family away on a caravan holiday in the middle of nature is a great way to make wonderful memories.

The images that you capture on your camera are priceless and can be kept for generations to come.

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GENN Countdown to Spring Get ready for Spring with MKM Building Supplies MKM is the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchant, with 42 branches across England and Scotland – with large expansion plans.

The all new Glasgow branch located on Nuneaton Street, Dalmarnock, opposite the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, occupying three acres, MKM is designed to be a one – stop shop for tradesmen, developers of all sizes and for DIYers by providing everything they need under one roof.

MKM stock a huge range of products from leading manufacturers with clear and competitive pricing.

With their wide range of kitchen and bathroom, roofing, landscaping, building, plumbing, joinery supplies, and their friendly team available to offer professional advice MKM Building Supplies really do have everything you need to complete your next DIY or self build project from start to finish.

MKM offer a free design service on all of their kitchens and bathrooms with a friendly and professional team to hand throughout your project.

MKM Glasgow’s landscaping range features a wide se-

lection of products including natural stone, block paving, decorative paving, walling, fencing and a variety of decorative aggregates.

The MKM Glasgow branch is also powered by renewable energy, through the use of solar and biomass systems.

The branch also has plans to become a centre of excellence for environmentally friendly building materials and techniques, with a demonstration area where customers can see green innovation for themselves.

For more information on renewable energy, how it can help save the environment and money, pop in to the Glasgow branch for more information.

Pop in to MKM Glasgow to see their imaginative showrooms designed to inspire your next project - all with experts on hand to give you the right advice and the help you need to pull your project together – on time and on budget.

• Vast range of products in stock with many for self selection • Fast, friendly & efficient service • Unique, traditional & contemporary styles to suit any

budget • Complimentary design service on kitchens and bathrooms.

• Highly competitive prices across our product range.

• FREE reliable local delivery service MKM Building Supplies has been crowned Independent Builders’ Merchant of the Year for the seventh time in nine years at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

They believe in being the ‘local merchant for local people’.

MKM are proud of their customer service and believe that it’s their employees who really set them apart from the competition.

MKM are the UK’s largest and fastest growing Independent Builders’ Merchant with an expanding branch network.

With over 83 staff employed throughout the four Scottish branches, MKM Building Supplies also have plans to take on local school leavers through an apprenticeship scheme and give them full training in the building supplies trade.

MKM Glasgow, 71 Nuneaton Street, Glasgow, G40 3JT – Tel: 0141 551 3444

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Get your garden ready for spring middle, when you’re making over your garden.

This ensures that your outdoor areas are fully protected from the weather, before you start planting and mowing.

Some of our fences have been destroyed by wind and rain this year, so it is important to get the structure back.

Use concrete fence posts to stop everything from blowing over, and then repair or revamp your fence panels.

Walls may take a little longer to rebuild, so consider hiring a professional for the job.

If you don’t have a fence or wall, then you should create some kind of garden border using plants, shrubs and trees.

Once your perimeter has been revamped, you will find it a lot easier to complete the rest of the garden.

IT’S that time of year again, where we look out of the back door and wonder what on earth we are going to do with the garden.

All of your hard work from

last year has probably been destroyed by the winter weather; so what now?

You don’t need to spend weeks revamping your garden, here’s how to give it a makeo-

ver in 3 easy steps Step 1: Fences, walls and borders We always suggest working from the outside towards the

Would you like a Men’s Shed in Shettleston?

MEN’S Sheds are communal workshops and social areas where men can work on their own projects or hobbies, help or get help from others on individual or group projects and relax over a tea or coffee.

It’s an idea that started in Australia 12 years ago, spread to Britain a few years later and now there’s a move to set one up in Shettleston.

Imagine the typical wooden shed that many men might have – or wish they had – in their back garden.

It will likely have a workbench, some woodworking tools and supplies, electricity for power tools and a comfy seat on which to enjoy a mug of tea and a read at the paper.

Imagine this multiplied a few times and populated by other like-minded men and you have a typical Men’s Shed.

Once they have reached retirement age, many men can feel at a loose end.

The long awaited deliverance from the 9-5 grind may have failed to live up to its promise

and the long days of freedom ahead have become a bit less appealing.

Furthermore, with a lifetime of experiences and skills behind them, many men feel they still have a lot to offer.

Men’s Sheds can help men retain a sense of purpose, can help them make new friends to replace workplace colleagues and can even keep them healthy – numerous studies have demonstrated the health benefits of keeping physically and mentally active through similar projects.

As one Shettleston resident put it…..

“I am a 66 year old retired construction and transport manager and having worked for over 50 years now find it difficult to fill my day.

There is nothing suitable in the local area.

I came across Men’s Sheds on the internet and after speaking to friends in a similar situation I feel this would be beneficial for the local community.

It would help people keep

busy, learn new skills and, more importantly, help others like me keep physically and mentally fit.”

Although aimed principally at retired men, younger men who are not in employment could also benefit from Men’s Sheds and might even pick up useful skills that could help them find work.

Following a request from some Shettleston residents, Shettleston Housing Association is trying to gauge interest in the idea of a Men’s Shed in our area.

Do you think it’s a good idea and is it something you would be interested in joining?

We would especially like to hear from any men interested in becoming part of a steering group that would work with us to develop a Men’s Shed project.

Contact Jane McBride at the Shettleston Housing Association office for further information or to express an interest on 763 0511 or jane.mcbride@ shettleston.co.uk.

Step 2: The main garden area This is the area that will probably take the most time, depending on how large your garden is and whether it is lawn, decking, gravel or paving stones.

Here are some quick fixes for whatever type of garden you

have: Lawn – This is the most popular garden type, with most of us having at least some small areas of grass. Before you start making any changes, ensure that the ground is dry, and there’s no muddy swamps around.

You can then decide whether you need some new turf or if it’s just a case of touching up the muddy patches with grass seed.

Decking – A quick way to spruce up your decking is with a power washer, then either some varnish or paint.

Make sure that whatever your decking is made from is suitable for power washing and/or painting first.

Gravel – This low maintenance garden type will barely have been touched by the winter weather, but it is good to give it a clean and a revamp.

Use a garden hose, on low, to give your gravel a clean and an instant refresh.

Paving Stones – Lots of little weeds try to climb through the gaps in paving stones, even in the winter. If you want your garden to look better, quicker,

then use a gardening fork to dig out those creepers.

Step 3: Flowers and finishing touches Now that the main part of your garden has been cleaned up and is looking fresh, you can add all of the fun finishing touches.

Buying potted plants can be expensive, so consider buying your favourite flowers in seed formto plant before the Spring.

This time of year is perfect for growing, even if you have to start your seedlings inside before taking them out.

If you would rather cut down the time it takes then just buy some readymade plants from your local garden centre, nursery or boot sale. Have a look around for some interesting accessories when you’re shopping for plants, to add that personal touch.

These three simple steps are easy for anyone to do, no matter what your experience with gardening.

Just make sure you get your makeover completed before the Spring, so you can enjoy your new garden in the sun.

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Countdown to Spring:

Give your wardrobe a spring clean

Here are a few things you can do to get ready for spring: • Paint your bedroom a fresh, new color • Buy a small bunch of daffodils • Check out a gardening book from your local library • Pick one cupboard and clean it out • Go through your winter clothes and separate out the items that are worn, torn, or the wrong size • Try a new hairstyle or hair color • Think of one thing you want to do for yourself this month and then do it • Set aside your chores when a sunny afternoon comes along and go outside to enjoy it Spring is a time of renewal, a time when we shake off those winter “blahs” and start emerging into the fresh air.

Make the most of this change of season and enjoy yourself.

Feng Shui your home FENG SHUI is an ancient practice which has been used by the Chinese for centuries to create a harmonious environment and living space.

This is achieved by enabling positive energy (or chi) to flow freely around the home.

According to the ancient art, when there is clutter, dirt and negativity, the chi will cease to flow which it claims can lead to bad fortune, health and relationships.

Certain colours, plants and objects all affect the flow of the chi energy through your home. Here are a few tips on how to Feng Shui your home.

Clutter-free entrance hall There shouldn’t be any shoes or slippers lying around near the main door of your house. Allow the space at the main door to be free and clear.

The chi (energy) rides with the wind and will carry the smells of shoes and slippers into your house causing sickness. Chi then travels about

in your house looking for water in which to settle, if there are no water fountains or fish tanks, then the Chi will be dispersed on the wind.

Mirror, mirror on the walls There should be no mirrors opposite or at the side of your bed. Mirrors opposite the bed can attract a third party into your relationship. Be careful where you place mirrors, especially in the bedroom.

Separate fire and water In your kitchen, ensure that the refrigerator, washing machine, wash basin and toilet aren’t opposite a cooker. The fire and water elements will clash causing family members to have disagreements.

Don’t bunk up Don’t allow children to sleep on bunk beds. The child sleeping on the bottom bunk will not have “fresh chi” and so his health might suffer.

But if you must have bunk

beds due to space constraints, then monitor your child’s health. You could also put a 6 rods wind chime or a crystal sphere around the child’s bed to break up the “stale chi”.

Banish beams There shouldn’t be a beam above your bed. A beam above a bed causes chi to be pressured, thus encouraging you to have pressures in life.

If there is a beam in the bedroom, don’t place furniture underneath it.

Say no to red Don’t have a red sofa as the colour red represents the element of fire. A red sofa gives rise to heavy work pressures, troubles and obstacles.

Let some air in Open your bedroom windows for at least 20 minutes a day to allow fresh chi to come in. If you don’t you will be sleeping with stale chi every night and you don’t want that!

According to the rules of Feng Shui, red is just too fiery for the living room

AS the evenings get longer, our thoughts turn to spring being the traditional time for embarking on a thorough cleanup - both inside and outside the home.

But dig a little deeper and you might be surprised to discover the real cost of closing the cupboard through the winter months with a half-hearted pledge to sort it out later: the hidden piles of clothes from seasons gone by.

Research by home furnishing experts IKEA reveals that on average Brits are hoarding £1,212 worth of clothes.

Despite having wardrobes filled with the latest fashions, 40% of people claim to be bored with their togs and only three per cent say they feel excited about choosing a different outfit each day.

A third also admit to wearing only 10% of their outfits, resulting in a shameful £1,090 worth of clothes left hanging on the rails, untouched, unloved and unwanted.

Almost half of the nation - 45% - describes the state of their wardrobe as ‘unorganised chaos’ and nearly a quarter admit to grabbing the first thing that comes to hand each morning with 23% saying they wear the same old trusted outfits

over and over again.

But a simple furniture reorganisation could be the key to rediscovering our clothing caches without splashing out yet more dosh on designer creations.

Bedrooms expert Pippa Swain says: “Our research shows that despite having a wealth of outfits to choose from, Brits are often left feeling frustrated and uninspired by the contents of their wardrobes.

“Instead of buying new clothes, money-savvy Brits should invest in storage solutions that help rediscover the items they once loved.”

Celebrity stylist Grace Woodward has teamed up with IKEA to give hoarders some top tips on how to tame their wardrobes: 1. Clarity is Key Clear out your wardrobe every year for the coming season: if it doesn’t fit or can’t be worked into an outfit, then get rid of it. Put the things you simply can’t bear to part with in a box and if you haven’t missed them in four weeks, put them in the charity pile.

2. Hang with Pride Once you have de-cluttered, the next step is reorganising.

It’s important to make the most

of the space within your wardrobe and never overfill - you don’t have to hang everything.

3. You Are Your Canvas Making a great outfit is like painting - using colour and texture to create something interesting. If you know instantly where to reach in and grab those little extras like accessories, then your look becomes your own unique creation.

Drawers and dividers are not only amazing space savers but they help you stay organised with separate spots for belts, scarves and tights.

4. Kick Off Shoe racks and boxes are the key to footloose and fancy free self-expression - and a must for good shoe care too. Boxes with clear fronts help keep dust away and make it easy to choose the right pair for your outfit.

Grace advises: “Just as you have many different roles to play in a day, so does your wardrobe. It needs to organise your clothes, hang them properly, show off your best bits and keep all those things you’d rather forget cleverly hidden away. A good wardrobe fitted properly with clever de-cluttering solutions can transform your clothes from shabby to chic in no time.”

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Window Dressing

Spring Beauty tips AS winter is slowly winding down it’s hard not to think about spring.

Shopping for fun, flirty, warm weather clothing and shoes can be a great way to battle the last of the winter blues.

However, your feet may still be out in the cold.

Dry, cracked skin and brittle nails may threaten to keep you in snow boots until the next winter is upon us.

Luckily, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that your feet are in perfect shape to show off this spring.

Foot masks, foot scrubs, fun nail polish colors and intensive moisturizing treatments can work wonders for your feet and your self-esteem.

How to dress your windows Curtains do more than just keep the light out. They maintain privacy, divide a room and provide a punch of colour and personality.

Yet many people ignore window dressings when they redecorate, sticking to plain, ill fitting or just plain ugly curtains or blinds. Follow these tips to get the perfect look for your windows.

Consider Role Just as important as style is the role your window dressings will play in a room. Do you wish to block out light in a bedroom? Choose a lined curtain or dim out blind. Or is privacy of utmost importance? Then a bamboo blind or frosting (great DIY options are now available) may be better Don’t Shy From Colour and Texture When you’ve spent time and money getting your room just right it’s a shame to simply hang a boring beige roller blind.

A brightly patterned curtain or heavily textured blind can change a room from bland to bling in an instant.

Hangings Count When choosing curtains consider how you would like them to be hung. Gathered curtains on a rail can look dated but tab tops have a casual breeziness, a box valance is boldly luxurious while a rod and rings imparts a neat, classic feel to your room.

More modern are the eyelet curtains which have a simplistic, almost nautical feel.

Go Bespoke Buying curtains or blinds off the shelf may save money but badly fitting dressings stand out a mile and won’t always be fit for purpose. Why buy a

blind which hangs an inch from the sill or a pair of curtains which don’t hang right? Going made-to-measure allows you to choose your ideal combination of fabric and shape for your room.

Foot Soaks The first step in any good foot care routine is the soak.

This allows your skin to soften, which makes the removal of dead skin cells and rough calluses that much easier.

Foot Scrubs While we’re all big fans of great winter boots, they don’t tend to do your feet any favours.

By the time spring rolls around, your feet will be begging for some TLC. Foot scrubs are an instrumental step in any foot care routine.

Tracks Are Key Just as important as the curtains themselves are the poles or tracks you hang them on.

Choose a sturdy pole which will take the weight of your curtain without bending and which will suit your style - more decorative poles look good with eyelets or ties while simpler poles are better for rings.

Keep Curtains Out Of Kitchens In both kitchens and bathrooms curtains look fussy and out of place and gather dirt and moisture which leads to mould.

Pick a simple roman or roller blind but add interest with a bold design to ensure your window doesn’t fade in to the background.

Try Non-Fabric Wooden and bamboo blinds can look fantastic in modern spaces and make an interesting change from the usual curtains.

In traditional homes, particularly those with large bay windows there’s really nothing as sophisticated as shutters - panelled or louvered to suit the style of your home.

Shade Glass Rooms Conservatories and sun rooms take the brunt of the sun’s rays. It can prove expensive to protect them with specially created blinds but it’s important to do so. Just an hour in the full sun can turn a conservatory in to a sauna, negating the price you paid for it in the first place!

A foot soak that is prepared with moisturizingingredients and essential oils can be relaxing.

Honey and lemon Fill a large bowl with warm water. Add a half cup of honey, a half cup of apple cider vinegar and the juice from one lemon.

The honey infuses the skin with moisture, the vinegar is antibacterial and can act as a muscle relaxer, and the lemon is invigorating.

Soak your feet for 10 minutes or until the water cools Lime and mint Fill a large bowl or basin with warm water and add a half cup of Epsom salt.

Add the juice of one lime and several sprigs of crushed mint.

The Epsom salt purifies and softens the skin, while the lime and mint soothe and cool your tired feet.

With scrubs, you can slough away the dead skin cells that accumulated during the winter.

Commercially prepared foot scrubs are available, but a DIY version is less expensive and can be customized with your favorite scent or essential oil.

Brown sugar Combine a cup of brown sugar with a third cup of almond oil.

Slather your feet generously with this mixture and massage gently, paying special attention to your heels and the base of the toes.

Rinse with warm water.

Sea salt Sea salt is a sturdier compound than sugar, thus it’s the perfect ingredient in a scrub for feet that might need a little extra help.

One cup of sea salt mixed with a third cup of peppermint or coconut oil makes a strong

yet invigorating scrub.

After you’ve soaked your feet, apply the scrub gently, taking care not to be too harsh on your delicate skin.

Foot Masks Foot masks are important in the preparation of sandal-ready feet as they are intensive moisturizing treatments.

After your feet have been thoroughly scrubbed, locking in the moisture is instrumental in maintaining that soft and silky feeling.

Try a few of the following natural ingredients for amazing results.

Avocado This amazing fruit has long been renowned for its high vitamin E content and superior moisturizing properties.

Mash the flesh of an avocado in a bowl with a few teaspoons of honey until the texture is somewhat smooth.

Coat your feet with the mixture, then wrap them in plastic bags to seal in the moisture.

After 15 minutes remove the bags and rinse your feet in warm water.

Egg Yolk and Lemon Egg yolks are rich in protein and have long been used as skin moisturizers.

Separate the yolks of two eggs and place them in the blender with the juice of one

lemon.

Turn the blender on and add olive oil in a thin stream until the texture becomes light and creamy.

Remove the mixture from the blender and smooth it over your feet.

Wrap your feet in plastic and relax for 15 minutes.

Remove the plastic and rinse your feet thoroughly with warm water.

Nail Polish Once your feet have been soaked, scrubbed, and moisturized, they’re ready for a coat of polish.

Using a cuticle stick, gently push the toenail cuticles back.

Then, swipe your nails with a cotton ball soaked in polish remover to get rid of any traces of moisturizer.

This allows the polish to adhere better.

Place toe separators on your feet, then choose your polish.

Popular hues for this spring include tropical blues and greens, pale pinks and shimmery, opalescent shades of white.

Paint your nails carefully, then relax and allow the polish to dry completely, which takes about 30 minutes.

When you’re finished, you’ll be ready to put your best foot forward and tackle spring!

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£3 Million CHARITY NEEDS 700 Cancer LOCAL VOLUNTEER Centre COLLECTORS Boost SNP MSP Bob Doris is hoping those living with cancer will pick up the phone and benefit from MacMillan Cancer Support’s £3 million project that integrates financial, emotional and practical support for Glasgow residents living with the disease.

The new project, developed in partnership with both Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, will ensure cancer patients have access to services with just one phone call. The project also ensures that every newly diagnosed cancer patient is sent a letter offering a visit from a dedicated worker who will then advise the patient how to seek assistance in areas where they need help.

Still in its nascent stages, the project will begin with provision of services to patients suffering from prostate, lung, colorectal sarcoma and gynaecological cancer, but will extend services to all patients within three months.

Mr Doris welcomed the fact that Glasgow will become the first city in Scotland where services are automatically offered to cancer patients, and said: “The sad reality is that many cancer sufferers do so in silence. The ravaging nature of the disease makes it extremely difficult for patients to seek help.

“With the integrative nature of this new service, patients will be able to get help that they need, financial or otherwise. To this end, the project will have succeeded in providing the best service of all: the knowledge that patients don’t have to fight cancer alone.”

Donate 2 hours this March MARIE Curie Cancer Care is appealing for people in the Glasgow area to donate 2 hours of their time this March to collect for the charity’s annual Great Daffodil Appeal.

The appeal is Marie Curie’s biggest fundraiser, which encourages everyone to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin in March.

The charity needs volunteer collectors to encourage people in the local community to wear a daffodil pin and give a donation.

The money raised will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to local people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow.

Susan Cuthbert, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie Cancer Care in Glasgow said: “We need over 700 people

from Glasgow to help with our collections this March.

Donating just one or two hours of your time to the appeal will allow Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to terminally ill people and their families at the time when they most need support.”

Irene, Marie Curie supporter said: “Most people know of about the amazing work of Marie Curie Cancer Care, so it is great to help during their Great Daffodil Appeal.

You meet many interesting people in the course of the collections!

Anyone who volunteers will get a lot of satisfaction from doing so and knowing the money raised is for such a worthwhile cause.

Every £20 funds an hour of nursing, it all adds up.”

To volunteer to collect for Marie Curie and support the Great Daffodil Appeal call 0141 557 7563 or visit www. mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil.

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MARIE CURIE CALLS FOR 8th FOR THE GREAT DAFFODILSunday APPEAL December 12pm - 5pm Stars Olivia Colman and Jim Carter join the campaign MARIE Curie Cancer Care is appealing for people in the Glasgow area to donate 2 hours of their time this February and March, to hand out the charity’s daffodil pin in return for donations as part of the charity’s Great Daffodil Appeal.

The appeal is Marie Curie’s biggest fundraiser which encourages everyone to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin during March.

The money raised from the Great Daffodil Appeal will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to local people with terminal illnesses in their own home and in the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow.

Actress Olivia Colman said: “I’m supporting Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal and urging anyone who has an hour or two to spare this March to sign up and collect funds for the charity.

The money you raise by encouraging people to donate and wear the charity’s

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daffodil pin will help Marie Curie Nurses provide free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes, as well as vital support for their families, at the most difficult of times.”

Olivia was also joined by actor, Jim Carter.

He said: “I am calling on everyone who has an hour to spare this March to please sign up to collect funds for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal.

Just an hour of your time will help Marie Curie Nurses provide more care to people with terminal illnesses at home or in one of its hospices, as well as invaluable support for their loved ones.”

Susan Cuthbert, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie in Glasgow said: “We

need over 700 people to help us collect this March.

We’re so pleased Olivia Colman and Jim Carter are supporting the campaign and urging everyone to sign up to collect. Collecting is a really enjoyable and rewarding experience and I hope everyone will help us make this year’s Great Daffodil Appeal a big success.”

To volunteer to collect for Marie Curie and support the Great Daffodil Appeal call 0141 557 7563 or visit www.mariecurie.org. uk/daffodil.

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Boxers train for the Commonwealth Games at the Olympia ON Wednesday the 29th of January 2014 a new sports facility was officially opened in the East End of Glasgow adding to an already impressive array of sporting facilities and venues in that locality.

Already open for business are: The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome; The Emirates Arena; The Commonwealth Pool at Tollcross; and joining them now are the new boxing training facilities housed in the Olympia building in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

All of these venues are fully equipped to internationally recognised standards.

The Olympia, a B-list building, was originally opened as a variety theatre and dance hall in 1911 with seating for 2000, and was originally envisaged to be Glasgow’s answer to the London Palladium.

In 1924 the building was taken over by the Scottish Cinema and Variety Theatres, who converted it into a cinema – a fate that was to befall many Scottish Theatres.

It was extensively refurbished in 1938, but the number of seating was reduced to 1689.

In 1963 it was part of the ABC chain of cinemas until 1974, being subsequently converted into a bingo hall

by County Bingo.

Closure took place in 2000 after a stint as a furniture store.

A major fire four years later (in which a man, who had been squatting in the building, died) seriously damaged the fabric of the structure and its future looked bleak.

Clyde Gateway stepped in and bought the building for £1.8 million in 2009.

Further funding totalling £8.2 million was supplied by Scottish Government Town Centre Regeneration, sportscotland, Glasgow City Council and other agencies to allow upgrading of the building to 21st century standards and subsequent conversion to a library, a gym, and office space on the top floors.

This was completed in 2012 as part of the story of the regeneration of the East End. The state-of-the-art library was opened in December of that year, but the innovative surprise was that the building was envisaged right from the outset to accommodate a new boxing gym on the first floor under the auspices of Boxing Scotland (formerly Amateur Boxing Scotland) who would use it as their Scottish headquarters.

Glasgow’s East End has a rich tradition of boxing and this was part of the reason for choosing the Olympia, another reason being that boxing is one of the core sports of the Commonwealth Games in which the East End is playing no small part!

As a sport, boxing has always been considerably under-funded in Scotland and consequently was served by volunteers, using old warehouses, dilapidated huts, converted churches etc., the length and breadth of the country, for training.

With this new High Performance Centre, the sport is looking forward to a new and optimistic future for our boxing elite.

Richard Thomas, chairman of Boxing Scotland, describes his new HQ as “a fantastic facility.”

He maintains that this new

RUGBY SEVENS SCHEDULE RELEASED GLASGOW 2014 this week confirmed the match schedule for the Rugby Sevens competition at this summer’s Commonwealth Games.

Reigning champions New Zealand, who have won all four Commonwealth Gold medals to date, will face Canada in the opening match of the competition on Saturday morning July 26 while Delhi finalists Australia take on Sri Lanka.

Home nations Scotland, England and Wales kick off their campaigns later in the morning session against New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Malaysia respectively.

The Saturday evening session promises to be thrilling viewing for rugby fans as the

teams in each of the four pools fight it out for a spot in the medal quarter-finals and the chance to compete for gold on Sunday.

Among the Saturday evening games on show are Canada v Scotland, Samoa v Wales, England v Australia and South Africa v Kenya.

Opportunities still remain to be part of the Rugby Sevens crowd at Ibrox for the Saturday evening session only with ticket prices starting from just £15 for adults and £7.50 for concessions (under 16 and over 60). Tickets are on sale on a first-come, first-served basis online at glasgow2014.com/ tickets or via the Ticketing Hotline at 0844 826 2014.

Please note there are cur-

rently no available tickets for the Saturday morning session and both of the Sunday sessions.

A total of 45 games will be contested across two days of fierce competition at Ibrox Stadium in a fast and furious contest which requires teamwork, skill and stamina as two teams with seven athletes on the pitch go toe to toe for glory in games which last just 14 minutes.

David Grevemberg, Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive said: “The Rugby Sevens competition at Glasgow 2014 will be a truly world-class field and, as the match schedule announced today confirms, is set to be a gripping contest. Rugby Sevens is action-packed and fast-

paced and, since all of the teams will be playing in each session of competition, this superb Glasgow 2014 sporting showcase guarantees fans the chance to see world-class rugby in action.”

IRB Chairman, Bernard Lapasset, said: “The Rugby Sevens competition has proven to be a hit with fans at previous Commonwealth Games and I am sure that Glasgow 2014 will be no different with many of the world’s top teams participating as the sport returns to Scotland, its spiritual birthplace.

“This prestigious event is always fiercely contested and while HSBC Sevens World Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens champions New Zealand

probably start as favourites, they will be pushed hard by the likes of England, Samoa, Australia and South Africa, not to mention the home team Scotland and many emerging Rug-

by nations such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Barbados.

“Sevens often produces surprises, so no doubt every team will head to Glasgow with the ambition of winning a medal.”

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state-of-the-art training centre, with all its equipment including a full-sized ring

and countless punch-bags, is something to be proud of and an inspiration to those wish-

ing to train up.

The full-sized ring is on a sprung floor and acoustically

Focus on Badminton

BADMINTON players are the gymnasts of racquet sports.

Watch as they lunge, stretch and leap, sending the shuttle flying across the court.

Widely regarded as the fastest racquet sport in the world, with shuttles travelling at more than 300km/h, Badminton will feature on all 11 days of the Games programme.

Six Gold medal events will take in Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles, Mixed Doubles and a combined Mixed Team event.

Singles and Doubles competitions will consist of a straight knockout draw, while the Mixed Team match will be contested over a range of preliminary rounds before a Finals knockout format

reveals the eventual winners.

Competition will take centre stage across six purpose-built courts at the Emirates Arena.

To purchase tickets for this sport please visit the Glasgow 2014 Ticketing website tickets.glasgow2014.com Venue: Emirates Arena [East End] Watch out for: Malaysia and England traditionally dominate this sport, which has tens of millions of followers and players around the world.

You will also see rising stars from Scotland, India and Singapore who will challenge for the medals in Glasgow.

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damped from those using the library below.

Other facilities include

video equipment allowing frame-by-frame study of individual performances in the

ring and during training.

Boxing Scotland is so proud of their new home that plans are afoot to invite foreign boxers to come to the Olympia to spar along with the Scottish trainees, with boxers from Russia among the first contingent that will journey to Glasgow.

In the forthcoming Commonwealth Games there are planned to be 13 weight categories (which means that there are 13 Boxing Gold Medals up for grabs).

For the first time ever in Commonwealth Games history, women boxers are competing – and in three weight categories: Flyweight; Lightweight; and Middleweight, whilst the men compete in 10 weight categories.

The heats, being staged at the SECC, take place over eight days from 25th of July to the finals on the 2nd of August which will take place in the Hydro (nick-named the “dustbin lid” by the Glasgow cabbies).

With this new facility at the Olympia Scotland may therefore hopefully perform better than expected, and the boxers representing England and Canada, who until now have been somewhat prominent in this sport, should watch out!

The staff of Genn would like to wish all our boxers and all our athletes the very best of luck in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.

GETTING GLASGOW READY THE city council and partners are now engaging with the city’s businesses, on Gamestime operations and how local firms can maximise the opportunities available, through the Get Ready Glasgow programme (getreadyglasgow. com).

Temporary Public Entertainment Licence applications have now been applied for the Live Sites at Glasgow Green, Kelvingrove and Merchant City - here, people will be able to watch the major events of the Games on large screens, play sports and view comedy, music and theatre.

In relation to the other legacy aims the council has for the Games, there has also been a tremendous impact in terms of making Glasgow a more Active city: more than 350,000 people have used or attended events at the Emirates Arena since its opening in October 2012; almost 12,500 people have completed coaching courses over the past four years; and the numbers of junior clubs, volunteers and members have also increased significantly

over that period.

The council’s 2014 Legacy Framework is already leaving the city a greener place through sustainable design and a central heating centre at the Athletes’ Village, which will reduce energy bills for residents; Glasgow was on a shortlist of four for the European Green Capital 2015 and will now host a Green Year in 2015; and ten new wildflower habitats have been created in parks in the run-up to the Games.

Games-related work across Glasgow is creating a more accessible city.

Just some of the projects delivering this include: the reopening after refurbishment of Dalmarnock Railway Station; Subway Upgrade works at Ibrox, Partickhill, Hillhead, Kelvinbridge and Kelvinhall stations either complete or ongoing; dedicated cycle routes across Glasgow; and various public realm and refurbishment projects at sites such as Anderston Quay and Saltmarket.

Finally, the council’s lega-

cy plans are helping to make Glasgow a more inclusive place: around 6,000 tickets will be allocated by the council to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents and to those who have made a great contribution through volunteering or other achievements; and the number of people of visitors to the volunteerglasgow.org website has increased by 30% over the past year; and more than 100 international educational partnerships linked to the Commonwealth have now been established.

107 community projects and organisations in the city have now been granted legacy status, giving them the right to use the council’s Glasgow 2014 Legacy logo.

The council has already engaged with local communities and businesses over the plans for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and how to get involved through a number of meetings over the past few years, and these meetings will continue in or near Games venues in the months before 23 July.

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­Ovarian Cancer Facts and Figures How common is ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer death in women, after breast, lung and bowel cancer.

However, the average GP will see only one case of ovarian cancer every five years.

Each year in the UK there are approximately • 7,000 cases of ovarian cancer. This is roughly 135 women each week • 4,300 deaths from ovarian cancer Why is early diagnosis so important?

Most women are diagnosed once the cancer has already spread which makes treatment more challenging.

Diagnosed in the earliest stage of ovarian cancer, women have a very good chance of surviving, with five year survival rates of above 90%.

When diagnosed at the latest stage, five year survival rates are below 10%.

This is why early diagnosis is so important.

Research has shown that just 3% of women in the UK are very confident about recognising a symptom of ovarian cancer.

Delays in diagnosing ovarian cancer are not uncommon. Women sometimes delay seeing their GP, and GPs sometimes do not recognise the potential importance of the symptoms women report.

What increases the risk of someone developing ovarian cancer?

The two most important aspects affecting a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer during her lifetime are age, and family history.

The risk of ovarian cancer does increase with age, and particularly after the menopause.

Over eight in ten cases will occur in women who have gone through the menopause.

Most cases of ovarian cancer are ‘sporadic’ or one offs.

This means that close female relatives of someone with ovarian cancer do not necessarily face an increased risk of developing the disease themselves.

However in around one in every ten cases, a family link can be identified.

If a woman has two or more close family relatives with a history of ovarian cancer, or ovarian cancer and/or breast cancer then she should discuss her family history with her doctor.

Both sides of a woman’s family (mother and father) should be considered.

Can anything reduce the risk of a woman developing ovarian cancer?

There are a number of things which significantly reduce a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer, but none offer complete protection.

• Having children • Breastfeeding • Taking the oral contraceptive pill for a number of years Can ovarian cancer be confused with other conditions?

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often similar to those of other less serious but more common conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome.

However the increased frequency and persistency of the symptoms are what help to distinguish between ovarian cancer and other conditions.

It should be noted that women over the age of 50 rarely develop irritable bowel syndrome, and should a GP think this is the case, they should make sure they have considered other causes such as ovarian cancer.

How does the UK’s survival rates for ovarian cancer compare to other countries?

The UK has the lowest survival rate for ovarian cancer in Europe.

It is estimated that in the UK, if survival rates matched the best survival rates in Europe, 500 women’s lives would be saved every year.

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• Across the UK prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

• Every hour one man dies from prostate cancer - that’s more than 10,000 every year.

• Over 40,000* men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year - that’s more than 100* men diagnosed every day.

• It’s estimated that by 2030, prostate cancer will be the most common cancer.

• One in eight men will get prostate cancer.

• Over a quarter of a million* men are living with and after prostate cancer.

• Two out of three adults don’t know what the prostate gland does.

• In Scotland more than 2,800* men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in Scotland.

• More than 800* men die from prostate cancer every year in Scotland.

• Every day two men die from prostate cancer in Scotland

23 Spotlight on Royston

GENN ROYSTON/ROYSTONHILL is a district in the Scottish city of Glasgow.

It is situated north of the River Clyde.

It was previously known as Garngad and is still known as such by residents with a familial link to the area.

It is notable for its large population of Irish Catholic descent, this heritage is becoming even more strongly supported, with an annual St Patrick’s Day Festival Glasgow Irish Festival 2010 now being a regular event supported by the whole community.

There are few vestiges of the old Roystonhill in evidence these days other than a few street names, some street having succumbed to development.

The church steeple has been converted into a tower monument and the church hall carries on its service as a local community centre.

The former convent has been relocated in the Robroyston area.

The previous stigma of deprivation earned in its slum years, has largely been shed with the recent program of newbuild

housing and renovations to social housing.

Standing on the site of The Spire Park on Roystonhill are two buildings; the Rainbow Hall and the grand Spire itself.

The Rainbow Hall is a sandstone building now used as a very busy community venue.

The Spire is all that remains of what once was the Townhead Parish Church.

Having been neglected for many years the local authority decided to have it demolished, but the local people fought, and succeeded in saving the main feature of the building, a Spire visible for miles across Glasgow from all directions.

The Park is landscaped in such a way as to attract all sorts of use, from gruelling bmx rollerblading and skateboarding to the sort of planting that, when fully mature will allow folk to spill out of the Hall and sit in the sun looking out from this high point, right to the edges of the city.

The two parks act as bookends to an area of the North East of Glasgow that although not very large, is fragmented for a number of historic rea-

sons.

Both at landmark sites,they help us consider everything in between them as one place and to start the process of thinking about the communities along the road as one, working together.

The development of the two parks has been a consultative one, bringing local people together to discuss the problems and successes of their area.

The process has brought architects to work collaboratively with artists as part of the design team.

They have come in to the area to solve the issues that the groups of people have highlighted.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

Don’t throw anything out that could come in handy later down the road. While being benevolent may make you feel good, don’t try to lift others unless you are sure you are standing on firm ground. A discussion with your partner or new flame brings hope of real satisfaction and a greater sense of togetherness. Your thoughts are dreamy, fantastic, and faraway right now. Your imagination and intuition is heightened, which benefits any creative or artistic work you may do. However, your practical reasoning ability and your ability to focus on the here-and-now are diminished. Your judgment regarding concrete matters is a bit fuzzy at this time, so you may wish to delay making important decisions

This cycle brings a strong emphasis on asserting your personality and presence in-person. Life is very much live, not taped, and your successes will bloom from added self-confidence and the ability to catch your stride foremost among others. This is not an ego trip, but rather a blossoming of new internal energy. his is a time for rediscovering the value of others.

Real breakthroughs can happen for you right now. A willingness to try new approaches to tackling problems will pay big dividends.

Taurus

Scorpio

(21 April - 21 May) What is said and what is felt may not at all be the same today, so watch out for inner contradictions coming from those around you. Putting pen to paper may mean a rewrite down the line, so be careful what you sign, and intentions and reality may not be on the same page. A better time for winding things up than diving in.

You could find yourself in narky little debates with friends and family today if you’re not careful. It’s best to sit back and listen to the conversation that proceeds rather than get involved with what, at the end of the day, is probably fairly petty political or religious discourse anyhow. Always remember that the bottom line is the peace and contentment you feel, not how well you can sway others to your view

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

You could be so attached to certain emotions, memories, or relationships from your past that they could cause a problem in your present relationships.

Your emotions will be intense but not very stable today which could lead to difficulties and undesired changes in your current associations and romantic relationships.

You mustn’t overcompensate for a basic incompatibility between you and another person. At times it is a fact of life that certain personalities just don’t click. Don’t bend over backwards for something that is probably only going to be short-lived anyhow.

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

A cycle of nostalgia and domesticity begins now emphasizing a need for security and a sense of roots. Family, home, relatives, and real estate play a bigger part in your life. You want to belong on a private, intimate, personal level... to be needed, and to feel its okay to have needs. A new confidence in yourself is awakened at this time.

You realize what is really important to you, and you are likely to make promises to yourself that you will not become distracted from things that are important to you. Do not forget this promise in the future!

You are bold, daring, and enterprising during this time. You feel hemmed in by present circumstances and feel an uncontrollable urge to enlarge your vistas. Your restless need to accomplish more and break free of present limitations may inspire you to seek a new job, look at new places to live that offer more opportunities, increase advertising of products that you market, or peruse business opportunities in your local area.

Rigid thinking on your part can get you into trouble today. It’s important for you to keep an open mind when judging the ideas of others as well as your own. Somewhere in the mix an off the wall idea is going to come your way that will turn out to be a real winner. Stay receptive to all ideas and you won’t miss it!

Cancer

Capricorn

(22 June - 23 July)

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

An interesting encounter with someone who could become an ally or future partner is highlighted during the course of today.

Once you complete the study or work that needs to be done, you are going to feel so pleased with yourself. A little trip or change of scenery may do you well. You’re sweeping some of your finances under the rug. If things seems as if they are in a state of upheaval on the monetary front, that’s because you’re not prepared to look at the real issues and the practical solutions to those problems. Be prepared to look at things fairly and squarely and to take a hard line if money is slipping through your fingers just now

There is an emotional pull between family responsibilities and career interests. You may have to find a way in which to blend the two areas together. Changes are likely to affect your immediate environment, through the possibility of moving or enlargement of your present home. A rush of activity for several days can have the phone ringing off the hook as new ideas and propositions that require either your opinion or your decision come your way.

Your challenge will be sorting out the important from the less pressing. Don’t obsess on things but decide quickly and move right along to the next.

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

(21 Jan - 19 Feb)

You make yourself perfectly clear at this time, coming across in a very direct, articulate manner. Your honesty and willingness to communicate openly impresses others. If you are in a profession dealing with words, ideas, or communications, this is a very positive and fruitful time for you. You are at cross purposes with the people in your environment who are most able to benefit you. You tend to come on too strong, to be oblivious to others’ needs and intentions, or to act inappropriately now. You feel an urgency to take positive steps to achieve your goals, but be certain that you are not overstepping yourself, as this can cause considerable enmity at this time.

Your efforts to get ahead and advance your own interests are likely to be met with resistance or animosity. Try to do as much as you can on your own, without trying to force others to agree with you or join you.

You’ve been careless and this refers to assuming that you have more time available than you really do. This is all to do with some unforeseen paperwork that is going to require more time than you had allowed for clearing the backlog. You’d better get cracking quick smart!

Virgo

Pisces

Just a Thought DID you know that people who laugh live longer?

Proverbs 14:30 says, “A relaxed attitude lengthens a man’s life.” (TLB) Someone once asked President Lincoln how he handled all the stresses of the Civil War. He said, “If it hadn’t been for laughter, I could not have made it.”

Many famous comedians grew up in poor homes with lots of problems. They coped with their troubles by learning to laugh and making others laugh.

So learn to laugh. If you can laugh at it, you can live with it. And besides, if you learn to laugh at your troubles, you’ll never run out of anything to laugh at! Life is full of funny situations Laughter really may be the best medicine. It provides an excellent workout to tighten your stomach and strengthen your heart, and regular laughing may boost your immune system. Leading a busy, serious life, however, can make laughing more the exception than the rule. If you want to live a happy, healthy, joy-filled life, you need to learn to laugh Smile more. Studies have shown that people laugh harder while holding a straw in their teeth, rather than holding a straw in their lips. This is because your body responds subconsciously to the sensation of smiling and assumes laughter will come. If you’re ready to start laughing more, smiling more will trick your body into it.

Many people’s resting face is a kind of scowl. Train yourself to smile as you’re working, jogging, and even while you’re concentrating reading a book. Make a nice smile your go-to face.

As you’re walking to work or to the bus, make a point of smiling at each stranger you pass on your way. It’s a good way to practice and get ready for laughing, and it’s also polite Surround yourself with funny

Clearing the wood to see the trees people. You’re all ready for a fun night with friends and someone decides to start complaining about work. If you’re feeling down in the dumps and having trouble learning to laugh, it’ll be worse if you’re surrounding yourself with “Negative Normans.”

Instead of socializing with people who bring you down, hang out with your friends that are always up and making you laugh.

Take control of bad group conversations. If you’re in a group of complainers, change the subject. If everyone’s talking about things they don’t like, talk about things you do like. People tend to spiral and follow suit, so one person can bring the collective laughter down several notches.

Bring it back up by asking a silly question or telling a light-hearted story.

You don’t have to dump unfunny friends, but make a point of seeking out new friends who make you laugh and who are ready to laugh. When you’re around them, you’ll be ready to laugh too.

Watch funny movies and TV programs. Even if your taste runs more to drama or horror, take a break from your usual habits and watch something funny. Find the things that make you laugh the hardest and spend time laughing instead of thinking hard about a plot or being depressed by a documentary.

If modern comedies don’t do it for you, check out the hucksters of yore. Watch Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor team up together, or check out one of John Candys films. Go back even farther and check out I Love Lucy, the Marx Brothers, Abbot & Costello, and Buster Keaton to get some sense of the grandparents of comedy.

Switch off the news. It’s harder to laugh if you start every day by listening to a catalogue of atrocities and economic disparity. Instead, download comedy podcasts or listen to humorous

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radio programs and get your news fix by reading the paper later in the day.

If you’re a newspaper addict, start with the funnies and the human interest stories before you get too deep into the depressing stuff. Switch back and forth to keep your mood light. Don’t overdose on darkness.

Laugh at yourself. Learning to laugh at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and depressed people. If you can turn awkward moments, mistakes, and shortcomings as opportunities for a good laugh at your own expense, those things will hold less sway over you.

Laughing at yourself helps to distinguish between “who you are” and “what you do.” Everyone mucks up at some point, and it doesn’t have to define you as a person. Laughing at yourself communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal Don’t worry about the sound of your laugh. Everyone’s laugh is unique, so as long as yours is polite and the source of legitimate joy, you don’t need to worry about having an “ugly” laugh.

There’s no such thing.

If you’re uptight about laughing and constantly worried what people will think of you, it’s hard to really let go and have fun. If you’re hanging out with the kind of people who make fun of someone for laughing, find new friends.

Take your time. You’re probably a busy person, but learning to take time out for yourself and spend time just being yourself will lighten your mood significantly and keep you calm and ready to laugh. Ambition and work are good things, but in moderation, so learn to temper your goal-making and your competitiveness with a willingness to laugh at yourself and enjoy your life.

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Send requests through channels and things will flow more easily. Feelings and desires may feel like you are on a wild ride, and trying to find balance may be a challenge. Today’s beginnings may mature into tomorrow’s turmoil’s, so don’t fly off the handle and don’t jump into something you’re not sure of. Let the energy settle until tomorrow, then decide on it. A sense of struggle or of being overwhelmed by obstacles and blockages is likely to characterize this period. Be patient and don’t demand too much of yourself at this time. Work quietly and steadily and rely only on your own resources.

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Exciting developments in your career make this time period a very positive one. A jolt of enthusiasm and vitality into your work picks up your spirits and gives you much to be excited about. Now is the time to seek out more creative outlets, more exciting and interesting work. You may want to have fun and lots of it just now, but this is the pendulum swinging to the opposite side in the extreme. There’s no problem with pleasure but when the desire becomes too strong, then the obsessive side of your star sign can override your better sensibilities.

Again, the age old saying, everything in moderation, needs to be adhered to.

you enjoy each day. Unwind by playing a record and smiling to yourself, having your favorite drink. wForce a few chuckles. When you’re alone at your house, or when you’re driving to work, try laughing a few times as realistically as you can. Often, your body needs a kind of jump start to get in the mood for laughter. Even if you don’t find something particularly funny to laugh at, just making yourself laugh can get you started on a healthy giggling fit.

Start with three short “ha” sounds and do several sets of forced laughs to get started with.

You’ll be surprised at how quickly forced laughs can turn into legitimate ones.

Think of something you found funny in the past and laughed at.

Recall it during your laugh session to help stimulate the laugh mood.

Pay attention to the physical sensations of laughter. Regular laughing may boost your immune system, oxygenate your blood, tighten your stomach muscles, and release healthy chemicals in your brain that boost your mood.

When you laugh, put your hand on your diaphragm and feel it.

When you practice laughter in the future, make sure you can feel it deep in your body.

Treating laughter as an exercise will keep your funny muscles strong. Practice laughing with a wide grin and a deep belly chuckle. You’ll feel better afterward.

Commit to laughter. If you decide that you’re going to laugh more, make yourself laugh at least once every day. Practice sets of laughing on your way to work, or after you get home and you want to unwind a bit.

At work, schedule regular laugh breaks. Better than a cigarette, take fifteen minutes to cue up a funny YouTube video and have a healthy chuckle to keep yourself productive and relaxed

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Happy Birthday: Woodland Nursery: Coconut Corner Childcare Centre THE forest school is 1 year old on March 1st and for the last year have been taking children 3 - 5 year old, two days a week, every week to enjoy the fresh air and out door life at Drumpelier Country Park.

These outings allow the children a chance to spend time outdoors in the fresh air, instead of glued to a television or computer screen, allowing them to learn about nature and also teaching them to take risks in a controlled environment.

How many people can fondly recall their childhood play, disappearing for the day and only returning for dinnertime? Of mornings spent building dens, or afternoons spent damming the local river?

New research has found that: • 42% of children have never made a daisy chain • 32% have never climbed a tree • 50% of children aged 7 – 12 are not allowed to climb a tree without an adult present • 25% of children have never rolled down a hill • 72% of adults played outside rather than indoors compared with 40% of children nowadays.

(Play Scotland and Play England statistics) There are a number of different reasons for this downward trend, including lack of appropriate play areas, parental fears over safety, and increasing access to modern technology, but we are hoping we can address this for Coconut Corner children and start a lifelong love affair with nature.

On a Tuesday and Friday our chimps head to Drumpellier Country Park for their outdoor nursery. The days are spent building dens, climbing trees, hiding, going on bug hunts, and all manner of imaginative play.

There is no extra cost for this and all equipment is included.

Our full range of waterproof clothing means bad weather isn’t a problem.

For more details feel free to contact us.

The woodland nursery was made possible with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

The photographs showing some of the children enjoying taking part.

Beauty students pampering local residents in Sandyhills ON a grey winter Wednesday, Sandyhills’ residents could go to their warm local community centre and get pampered; nail treatments, facials and back massage were on offer

by Beauty Therapy students from Glasgow Kelvin College.

Between 10am - 3.30pm the local residents could drop in for a treatment - no booking ahead was necessary - and enjoy the caring attention from one or more of the Level 6 Beauty students, practicing their skills and craft, all overseen by their lecturer, Tracey Kernahan.

Relaxing back massage treatment.On the day local resident Sheila Porteus was given a facial and a back, shoulder and neck massage.

After it she praised: “It was wonderful, I really

enjoyed that. I’ll try to come next month again.”

Doreen McRindel, a committee member for the Community Centre also got her nails done in aluscious colour and said: “I love my treatments, I just love it.” This pampering will be a regular feature, taking place once a month in the Community Centre in Sandyhills, with various Beauty students from Glasgow Kelvin College.

The student also run a drop-in session at Glasgow Kelvin College in Easterhouse, on Fridays.

The centre manager, Margaret Reid, is working for the centre to become a meeting place for all people in the community; arranging the pampering sessions as well

as craft classes, soup kitchen and other events for residents and the local community.

There is also a learning centre within in the community centre, where people can come in and use the computers for study, job searching, emailing, social networks, playing games, or taking part in an organised course, provide through the Glasgow East Learning Network (GELN).

Sandyhill Community Centre, supported by the housing association and thelocal college, is showing that a good partnership has benefits for all partners and for the wider community.

Pop in and find out yourself. You will find Sandyhills Community Centre at 20 Balbeggie Rd.

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City set for LED lights GLASGOW City Council have decided to replace their existing street lighting with LED alternatives.

According to Business Green, the council has become the first to use a new loan scheme from the Green Investment Bank (GIB), using the funds to make the switch to energy efficient lighting.

It is expected that the city will replace 70,000 of its current street lights with LED street lights in an attempt to reduce energy consumption, light pollution, and costs.

There are a reported 7 million street lights installed in the UK, costing over £300 million each year for electricity alone.

Producing over 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and accounting for 40% of authorities’ energy use, LED street lights offer a more cost-effective, energy efficient alternative.

The Green Investment Bank reports that the cost of switching to low energy streetlights can be made up between 5 and 15 years,

while councils could see their electricity bills reduced by as much as 80%.

Visible Lighting welcomed news that street lights in Glasgow will be replaced by LED alternatives and a representative for the company shared their thoughts: “It’s welcome news that Glasgow City Council have decided to install energy efficient street lighting.

News of countries around the world installing these lights have been common in recent months, with many towns in the UK and further

afield such as New York and LA adopting the new lighting.

Aside from the significant energy savings these lights can bring, there are also a host of benefits for councils.

Not only can the clear, concentrated beam of light help to minimise light pollution and make the streets safer for residents, but maintenance costs can also be reduced.

We look forward to seeing the installation of LED streetlights in Glasgow and following news of further locations switching to energy efficient street lighting.”

Recycling Guide Recycling Recycling means using waste materials to manufacture new products.

Materials like cans, glass, paper and textiles are valuable resources that can be used to make new products.

Recycling items is a good thing to do because it: • Saves the Earth’s natural resources.

• Saves energy and reduces the risk of climate change.

• Reduces the need for landfill.

Ways you can recycle your waste?

Recycling Centres & Points There are a number of council run recycling centres and points, as well as charity donation banks and drop-off points for items such as mobile phones and ink cartridges in all local authority areas in Scotland.

Kerbside Recycling Schemes Over 80% of Scottish households now have access to a kerbside recycling scheme. To find out more information on

the schemes operating within your local area please click here.

Bulky Uplift Each local authority provides a service for uplifting bulky household items such as furniture, fridges and washing machines.

Uplifts can be requested by telephone or at your local office, and may involve a charge.

Some council’s will pass on good quality items to charities so they can be reused.

Recycle on the Go Providing easy-to-use, conveniently located recycling facilities in popular public locations will help Scotland achieve a higher recycling rate and bring financial benefits too. It is estimated that achieving a 70% recycling rate by 2025 could boost Scotland’s economy by around £178million.

Recycle and Reward ‘Recycle and Reward’ gives users incentives like money back, or discount vouchers for

returning empty bottles and cans, safe in the knowledge that all items collected will be sent for recycling.

Zero Waste Scotland is piloting this incentivised r cycling for the Scottish Government.

Every Can Counts Aluminium and steel – the materials used to make drink cans – are infinitely recyclable.

This means they can be melted down and endlessly reused with absolutely no loss of quality, in what’s known as ‘closed loop’ recycling.

Zero Waste Scotland is a supporter of Every Can Counts in Scotland.

Every Can Counts can help you to start, or increase, recycling the drinks cans used within your business or organisation.

Every Can Counts offers free help and advice with all aspects of your setting up and promoting your recycling scheme.

Every Can Counts will fit in easily as part of an existing recycling scheme, or works as a stand-alone programme.

Campaign targets costly food waste ENVIRONMENT Secretary Richard Lochhead is encouraging Scots to reduce the amount of food they waste Reducing food waste could save households almost £40 a month, according to a new campaign.

We throw away around one fifth of the food we buy every year - creating around 630,000 tonnes of waste which gives off harmful greenhouse gases.

Zero Waste Scotland said that as well as helping the environment, reducing what we toss in the bin could result in savings of £470 a year.

A new campaign aims to get Scots to “shop smarter” and recycle foods that cannot be eaten like banana skins, bones and tea bags.

Iain Gulland, director of Zero Waste Scotland, said: “Food waste that cannot be used or avoided is easily recy-

cled or composted.

“Over half of households across the country now have access to food recycling services and councils are continuing to roll these out in towns and cities nationwide.

Recycling food waste can also generate renewable energy and be turned into a fertiliser to benefit Scottish farmers.”

The Scottish Government has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. This includes a ban on food waste from landfill sites by the end of 2020.

Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said: “If we used up all the food and drink we currently waste, it would cut carbon emissions equal to taking one in four cars off Scotland’s roads.

“The best thing we can all do is to prevent food waste, but

MATERIALS including nappies and cooking fat clog the sewers.

A campaign to stop people flushing rubbish down their drains and clogging the sewer system is highlighting the £7 million annual cost to taxpayers.

Around 80% of the 40,000 blockages last year were caused by people putting the wrong things down sinks and toilets - from nappies to cooking fat, and even pants and jeans, according to Scottish Water.

The utility company is running a broadcast campaign to help people understand how they can play a part in keeping the system flowing while saving on household bills.

“Cooking fat, oils and grease coupled with bathroom waste such as cotton buds, nappies and baby wipes creates a perfect storm of solidified fat and material that can’t break down easily like toilet paper and collects inlarge clumps beneath Scotland’s streets,” Scottish Water says.

“This leads to the misery of flooding of thousands of properties across Scotland, leaving householders and communities with the hassle and expense of repairing damaged property and sometimes resulting in pollution to local rivers and burns.”

Drains are designed to take only used water, human waste and toilet paper, the firm insists.

Iain Gulland, director of Zero Waste Scotland, said: “I welcome the launch of this new initiative by Scottish Water to raise awareness of how to keep the sewer system clear

sometimes it can’t be avoided.

As well as helping people to reduce food waste, this year’s campaign is encouraging Scots to recycle the food they can’t use, by using food waste collection services which have now been rolled out in more than 50% of the country, or by composting at home where these services aren’t available.

“By reducing the amount of food that ends up in landfill, we’ll be cutting harmful greenhouse gases.”

The campaign comes a month after new waste regulation rules made it compulsory for all Scottish businesses to recycle key materials including food waste.

The website greenerscotland.org offers tips on wasting less food, advice on composting and the availability of local food waste collections.

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of waste.

“Where food waste is concerned, it’s important that consumers understand how to dispose of it properly. Food waste that cannot be used or avoided is easily recycled or composted.

Over half of households across the country now have access to food recycling services and we are continuing to roll these out in towns and cities nationwide.

“Waste is a resource and there are significant environmental and economic benefits for Scotland if we work together to manage it more efficiently.”

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Bob Doris MSP THE last few weeks have been some of the most dramatic yet in the run-up to this year’s independence referendum.

At the beginning of the month, we had David Cameron lecturing us from Olympic Park about the dangers of independence.

Unfortunately, his speech was permeated by a romanticised vision of Britishness which bore no relation to the harsh realities facing many in the UK today – much of which is a consequence of his government’s ruthless reforms to welfare.

However, this was the kind of thing we’d heard from the No campaign many times before.

What following was much more disturbing: Tory Chancellor George Osborne visiting Edinburgh to tell us that, if we vote for independence, we’ll be blocked from using the pound.

Following this pronouncement, he quickly fled without taking

questions from the assembled Scottish press corps. Labour and the Lib Dems, naturally, gave Osborne their full backing.

Increasingly, these parties speak with one voice as they fight against Scotland’s self-determination.

I believe the pound will continue to be used, as doing so would be in the interests of both an independent Scotland and the continuing UK: the cost to business of having to exchange money at the border would be prohibitive.

Also, opinion polls indicate that the public in England and Wales favour a currency union.

It’s unsurprising that many, including former Labour First Minister Henry McLeish, believe Osborne’s threat is just a bluff.

As if this wasn’t enough, we also had the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, suggest that Scotland’s application to the EU would likely be blocked by Spain.

This had even less basis in reality than Osborne’s intervention, and the EC has since sought to backtrack.

We are already in the EU and will continue to be so.

There is no realistic chance that oil-rich, fish-rich, energy-rich Scotland would be blocked from membership – least of all by Spain, whose fishing industry is largely dependent on their ability to fish in our waters under EU arrangements.

It’s true that there is a threat to our EU membership, though: the right-wing movement south of the border to pull us out, to which Labour and the Tories are falling over themselves to pander.

The key message of this month has been that UK politicians will say absolutely anything to scare us into voting No. Meanwhile, support on the doorstep locally for Yes continues to grow.

Ruth Davidson MSP Parliamentary:

Constituency Office:

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Telephone: 0131 348 6370

Telephone: 0141 357 2739 Text relay calls welcome

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Constituency Office Information: Elaine Herlihy: reposnsible for constituency casework Tel: 0141 357 2739 Email: Elaine.Herlihy@ scottish.parliament.uk

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If you wish to meet Ruth please call 0141 357 2739 or 0131 348 6370 to arrange an appointment

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Ruth Davidson MSP POTHOLES are more than just annoying – they are dangerous, damaging and are taking vital funds away from our public services.

But, as you may have read recently, it seems that much of our road network is crumbling before our eyes.

The result is that councils across the country are paying out hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation to drivers whose vehicles have been damaged by potholes.

More worryingly, it seems that this problem is particularly acute in Glasgow.

The figures – uncovered by under Freedom of Information - show that Glasgow City Council paid out a staggering £360,000 last year to drivers,

more than ten times that of our capital neighbours in Edinburgh.

Whether this is a result of an increase in the so-called “compensation culture” is not clear.

However, this rise in costs for local authorities is a worrying trend which must be addressed. In Glasgow’s case, it is now putting unsustainable pressure on council budgets.

Some critics suggest the problem is caused by shortterm repairs rather than proper investment in the fabric of our roads.

Such a “sticking plaster” approach does little to solve the problem in the long-term, and simply means that potholes open up again whenever the next bout of freezing weather

occurs.

At a time when local authorities have to be careful with their spending, roads budgets are often seen as an easy hit for quick savings and cuts.

But reducing investment in roads simply stores up problems for the future, increasing potential liability for problems resulting from poor roads.

Unfortunately, the only way these compensation figures will be reduced is when the overall standard of our roads is improved and maintained.

As ever, if you wish to contact me about any issue please do not hesitate to email me on ruth.davidson.msp@scottish. parliament.uk or call my constituency office on 0141 357 2739.

Calling all Councillors and MSPs The role of an elected member within Parliament is one of great importance within the local community.

It is therefore also of great importance that each member, whether Councillor or MSP, is able to provide a constant train of information demonstrating their leadership abilities and their plans for the community.

At the Genn, we want to provide you with a platform which can be used to convey that information to your constituents and the public at large.

Our Political Representation Forum is open to all elected members and allows you to connect with all parts of the community ensuring that everyone is represented fairly and equally.

This will also allow you to address local concerns in a public manner and provide information on the political demands currently facing your ward.

By taking part in our monthly forum you can be part of the Genn’s voice in the community, encouraging wider communication and engagement with your constituency and creating an open discussion regarding the betterment of the community and plans for the future For more information please contact us at advertising@thegenn.co.uk.

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GENN Welfare Reform

Bin the bedroom tax

The fight goes on...

IN the last edition of the GENN, we reported the welcome news that agreement had been reached between the political parties over the bedroom tax.

As part of the Scottish budget for this coming year, extra money has been found to

help those affected by this cruel measure brought in by the UK Government.

This means that tenants will be able to get discretionary payments to make up the money lost through benefit cuts imposed by the bedroom tax.

Although this is good news, a lot of time, effort and expense will have to go into making sure that tenants apply and receive these discretionary payments.

However, it would be wrong to think that the problems caused by the bedroom tax have gone away.

There is something wrong when bringing in new benefit rules result in having to find different ways to “mitigate” the worst effects of it.

In our view that suggests the new Rules are unfair in the first place.

So the only way that the injustice of the Bedroom Tax can

be fixed is to get this measure off the statute books once and for all.

Until it’s repealed, tenants will have to wait and worry about whether discretionary payments will continue to be available.

If not, many vulnerable families could still lose their home.

That’s why the GENN will keep on campaigning on this issue.

We will continue to seek as-

surances from both SNP and Labour politicians that they remain committed to get rid of the bedroom tax.

It’s normal for politicians to think that a problem has been sorted and to move onto the next issue, but we intend to keep reminding them that this injustice still hangs over many of our most vulnerable families.

That’s why the fight to bin the bedroom tax goes on.

NEW GRANT HELPS THOUSANDS THE Scottish Welfare Fund was set up to provide community care grants and crisis grants after the powers were transferred north from Westminster.

In the first six months, between April and September last year, 7330 awards were made in the city.

The majority, 4460, were crisis grants for emergencies, mostly for food and heating at an average cost of almost £100 each.

The remaining 2870, were Community Care Grants, at an average of more than £900, to help people stay in their own home or set up a new home.

The grants in the city were higher than most other local authorities, with the Scottish average at £65 for crisis grants and £600 for Community Care.

Margaret Burgess, Welfare Minister, said: “It is heartbreaking to see the impact of welfare reforms laid bare, with people coming forward for help to buy everything from food to shoes to beds.

“These figures show over £18 million has now been claimed and we are expecting that to increase further as awareness of the fund grows.”

Charities welcomed cash reaching people in need but were concerned at rising poverty.

Martin Crewe, Director of Barnardo’s Scotland, said: “It is welcome that these statistics show that more of the money that the Scottish Government has rightly set aside is reaching those in need.

“Worryingly, our services are seeing increasing numbers of families in severe poverty, struggling to meet their basic needs.

Graeme Brown director of Shelter Scotland said: “It is vital that people know about and can access help at their time of immediate need.”

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Local Police News Known Housebreakers Arrested

AN operation being led by Chief Inspector David Pettigrew, Area Commander for East Centre and Calton has seen significant numbers of housebreakers arrested.

The operation began at the beginning of the year in an attempt to target housebreakers who were continuing to cause misery for householders and families.

The operation began following implementation of Operation RAC across Scotland to attempt to identify those responsible for break-ins and thefts and bring them to justice.

East Centre and Calton area also identified housebreakings and other theft as a local priority and along with a national increase of 4% in housebreakings it was identified action had to be taken.

Since implementation of the operation in the East End there have been a significant number of arrests with over 35 known housebreakers arrested and further housebreakers arrested for drug related offences.

Many of those arrested are now facing custodial sentences for their crimes and many householders are celebrating the return of some of their stolen property.

Over and above these arrests warrants have been executed, offenders have been identified through DNA analysis and tactical stop searches have been implemented with a rate of return well above average for stolen goods.

Chief Inspector David Pettigrew said ‘Following on from significant numbers of arrests of known housebreakers in the area the community can rest assured we are continuing to tackle housebreakings as a priority.

I am delighted with the results we have achieved so far in such a short period of time.

Housebreakings are invasive and distressing and my message to those engaging in this criminal activity in the East End is that we will use every resource available to us to take you out

of our communities and put you behind bars’.

Anyone looking for crime prevention advice for safeguarding your properties can find it on our website at www. scotland.police.uk or alternatively can contact their local community policing team.

Glasgow Green Assault

A 34 year old male was assaulted within Glasgow Green whilst walking through the park alone.

The male was returning home after visiting a friend nearby at about 0300hrs on Thursday 6th February 2014. He was approached from behind at attacked by 2 males with bottles.

The culprits made off from the scene immediately following their attack on the victim who managed to make his way home and raise the alarm.

The victim was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he received treatment to a head wound.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible for the attack and Police Scotland would urge any persons who have any information to contact them on non-emergency number 101 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Kerb Crawler Caught out

by Protective Mother

THE quick thinking of a 15 year old girl and her mother has resulted in the arrest of a male.

The young girl was walking on Gallowgate in the early evening of Friday 7th February 2014 on her way to meet friends when a vehicle stopped and asked if she wanted to make some money.

When the offer was declined by the girl it was doubled in exchange for sexual gratification.

The girl ran from the locus however not before taking a mental note of the vehicles registration number as it made off.

She then contacted her mother by telephone who immediately attended to uplift the girl after which they had a brief tour of the area before finding the vehicle and the male in question still driving around the area.

The male observed them following him and stopped his

vehicle at which time he was confronted by the 50 year old female.

Her quick thinking and determination not to let the male get away saw her jump into the passenger seat of his vehicle and refuse to leave until police arrival!

The 59 year old male was arrested after admitting he was looking for a prostitute and didn’t realise the age of the girl.

Clearly a terrifying experience for the young girl and the brave actions of her mother have prevented anybody else becoming victim to this male for which she can be commended.

Licence at Risk for Use of Mobile Phone

A 54 year old male who appears to think he is above the law will have a long wait to hear if he gets to keep his drivers licence or not.

The male was observed by police officers driving his vehicle on Cumbernauld Road.

The officers attention was drawn to him as he was using his hand held mobile telephone.

The vehicle was stopped and the driver informed a report would require to be submitted to the procurators fiscal and could not be dealt with by means of a fixed penalty ticket due to the number of points already on the drivers licence.

In a situation such as this most drivers would see the error in their ways, not this man however, who felt the blame lay firmly with the officers for stopping him!

Those who don’t realise the dangers of their actions tend to be those who continue in those actions which may be the case in this situation.

Housebreaker Arrested!

OFFICERS were called to a property on Millroad Drive on Thursday 6th February at about 2300hrs after receiving reports of a male breaking into a dwelling house there.

On arrival the officers found the premises insecure and on entering the property found the male within.

The 44 year old was arrested and held custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court the following day.

The male claimed the property was his home where in fact it

belonged to his father who stated the male had not lived there for over 17 years!

Fight against Counterfeit Goods Continues

AS previously reported by us there has been a recent focus on the sale of counterfeit goods across the east end of Glasgow with over £2 million worth seized in recent months.

Police Scotland has not eased off in this area and a warrant to search premises was executed with promising results!

Large quantities of counterfeit cigarettes were seized from the premises which had been available for sale to unsuspecting customers who believed they were buying genuine goods.

The fight against counterfeit goods will continue in the East End with Chief Inspector David Pettigrew leading the operation who recently stated ‘Every pound made from the sale of counterfeit goods goes towards funding serious and organised crime.

This operation is two fold.

It’s about cleaning up the area for the local community and disrupting the activities of serious and organised criminals’.

Anybody with any information regarding the sale of counterfeit goods can contact their local police using non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if they wish to remain anonymous.

Bogus Workers Arrested

A 53 year old male and a 49 year old female from Western Europe have been arrested recently following a course of conduct which spanned between January 2010 and November 2013 netting them over £6000 from a vulnerable woman.

The pair befriended the 86 year old victim who has been suffering brain cancer for some time. When her health began to deteriorate family members found the victim had provided money to the pair on several occasions over a long period of time, identifying strange activity on her bank accounts.

Police were contacted and on Thursday 13th February 2014 both accused were arrested for fraud.

Often the elderly are the most vulnerable to this type of emotive crime.

There are a number of ways to protect vulnerable people and family members, one of which is to help with finances, setting up direct debit payment of utility bills and overseeing other bank enquiries and financial matters.

For further advice visit www. scotland.police.uk or if you have any concerns contact your local community policing team on 101 for advice.

Hammer Attack

ON the evening of Wednesday 5th February 2014 a 35 year old male was attacked whilst engaging in conversation with his girlfriend on Balbeggie Street.

The incident occurred shortly after 10pm and saw the victim approached by two males after which an argument ensued.

The males warned the victim’s girlfriend to leave as he had a knife at which time they began a violent and sustained attack on the man by stabbing him repeatedly and striking him to the head and body with a hammer.

The attack continued after the male managed to escape into a nearby vehicle which was also subsequently attacked by the males.

The victim made off from the area straight to Shettleston Police Office where medical attention was sought for his injuries.

He was conveyed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he was treated.

The two males were later traced and a 21 year old male and a 22 year old male were arrested and appeared at court the following day where one of the males was remanded in custody and the other was released on bail with special conditions imposed.

Drink Driver Arrested

POLICE on patrol’s good observations of a female driver of a vehicle, near to Kilchoan Road in the early hours of the morning on Saturday 8th February, saw them detect a drunk driver.

The eagle eyed officers attention was drawn to the vehicle when they saw its windows were steamed up, causing the driver to have limited vision.

On stopping the vehicle a strong smell of alcohol was detected and the driver failed the

roadside breath test.

The 39 year old female was arrested and release don undertaking to appear at court at a specified date.

Dafty’s Delivery Leads Police Right to his Door

A HUNGRY 34 year old’s craving for a takeaway got the better of him on Tuesday 4th February when he phoned for a takeaway to be delivered to his home address.

Just after 11pm the delivery he had ordered arrived at which time he took the food from the delivery driver and closed the door, failing to pay for the food.

Police were contacted and attended and without too much difficulty traced the culprit to his home address, the address he ordered the food to be delivered to and also the address he committed the crime at!

He was arrested and reported regarding the incident and may want to do some research into that old saying, something similar to not committing crime on your own doorstep?!

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DOWN MEMORY LANE

GRAEME GWYNNE... with his trophy haul following an outstanding season at Sandyhills Bowling Club.

GRAEME GWYNNE is among the list of top and wellknown East End bowlers.

Three years ago, Graeme won every competition he entered - six in total - at Sandyhills Bowling Club.

That achievement created a new record in the club’s 81year history.

Graeme’s trophy-haul was Club Champion, Presidents, Handicap Singles, Nominated Pairs alongside Willie Morton, Balloted Pairs with Stuart Cochran and Nominated Triples, which also involved Alan Saunders and Willie Morton.

Going further back in history, Springboig’s Graeme, a former Champion of Champions, won the Junior Singles (Under-25) Trophy in 1995.

Five years later, he narrowly failed to become the first player to secure a history-making double against Singles opponent Robert Moles (Titwood) in the prestigious Regal Glasgow Bowling Association Championships on Shawlands Green.

Moles recorded a 21-15 shots victory.

Regal were tournament sponsors for the sixth successive year, and the Championships covered Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours and Senior Fours (over 60s).

Three hours of quality bowls in brilliant sunshine did produce two East End success stories.

ST ROLLOX left it late in the Pairs match, when Billy Shortt and Sandy Horn held off Victoria Park’s Dave Vaisnys and Gordon Ramsay to win 16-15 after 17 ends.

GARROWHILL repeated their title success of 1983, when they defeated 1982 winners Cardonald 22-12 in the Senior Fours over 15 ends.

The club were represented

by David Williamson, Fergus Greig, Tom Mossan and skip Bill Gilbert.

After medals had been presented, Garrowhill president Bobby Weir went forward to receive the trophy.

Remaining on the Year 2000

theme, CENTAUR A.F.C. won the Burnside Amateur Football League after a play- off.

Mark Mosson scored their first half winner against great rivals Finnart, who had defeated Centaur in the Scottish Cup final.

Other domestic silverware winners, with runners-up in brackets, were: Gold Cup Centaur (Cathkin).

League Cup- Finnart (Cathkin).

Knock-Out Cup - Cathkin (Finnart).

Bronze Cup - Wellhouse (Coach and Horses).

SHETTLESTON JUNIORS top goalscorer Andy Thomson was voted their Player of the Year. Thomson, who hit 25 competitive goals after a move from Baillieston Juniors - where he was leading scorer and Player of the Year at Station Park - pipped ever-present Brian Harkin for the award.

Brian gained some consolation by winning the Players’ Player of the Year trophy.

POSTAL CONFIRM DINNER DATE

POSTAL United have announced their next Sportsman’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 8.

St Thomas Church Hall, on Cumbernauld Road, Riddrie, will host the fund-raiser be-

tween 7pm and midnight.

Guest speakers are M.C. John McKelvie and ex-Shettleston Juniors and Motherwell F.C. winger John Gahagan.

A three-course meal - served at 7.30pm- bar facilities, raf-

fles and auctions are planned to raise money for the Central Scottish Amateur League club.

Tickets cost £25, and a block booking of eight or more can be negotiated.

TRANS WORLD SOCCER CUP

QUARTER-FINALS: Age Group 2001 - East Kilbride F.C. 0, Hutchison Vle 1; Harmony Row Y.C. 0, Newcraighall Leith 0 (4-2 on pens); Rangers SABC 4, Jerviston F.C. 0; St Mirren Y.C. 1, Edina Hibs 8.

Age Group 2000 - Ayr Boswell 3, Milton 1; Celtic Juniors “B” 2 The Celtic BC 1; Hamilton Accies 1, Syngenta 2 aet; Hillwood Boys’ Club 6, Calderbraes 1.

Age Group 1999 -Blantyre BC Yellow 2, Townhill F.C.

1; The Celtic BC Green and Whites 1, Hamilton Accies 2; Tynecastle F.C.1, Fraserburgh Link-Up 5; Westwood Rovers 1, Kilsyth Athletic 0.

Age Group 1998 - Albion BC 2, Fernieside 3; Hutchison Vale 3, Harmony Row Y.C. 2 after extra-time; Musselburgh Windsor 2, Mill United 1; Syngenta 2, Rossvale Thistle 3 after extra-time.

Age Group 1997 – Antonine F.C. Blacks 3, Gourock YAC 0; Barrhead YFC 2, Tynecastle

F.C. 3; Glentanar 0, Edina Hibs 1; Mill United 1, Syngenta 3.

Age Group 1995- Baillieston Juniors v North Merchison; Colony Locos 1, Glenburn Miners Welfare 1 ( 4-3 on pens); East Kilbride F.C. Gold 0, F.C. Bonnybridge 2; West Park United 3, Barrhead YFC 3 (5-6 on pens).

Age Group 1992 - Campsie Black Watch 4, Murieston 0; Goldenhill 2, Arsenal BC 1; Mill United 3, EKFC 2; Tower Hearts 2, Johnstone Burgh 1.

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Coach Jamie McGowan explained: “Jim became involved away back at the start of the season, but due to business commitments he has just managed down to the club for a

photograph.

“We really appreciate his involvement. I explained to him about the Genn sports coverage, and he was very impressed.”

SELF-HELP BRINGS TEAM SUCCESS CRANHILL United Secretary Stephen Brown has revealed self-help laid the foundations for the East End club’s entry into the amateur grade.

Three years ago, a group of Easterhouse lads decided to move up from 7-a-side football, and approached Stephen for help in finding them an organised league.

Said Stephen: “Unfortunately, we were too late, so the next best thing was to organise our own Monday Night League with official referees taking charge.

“Other teams from Drumchapel, Maryhill and Partick came on board through word of mouth.

We had a great wee league, and a cup tournament was also played off (final) at Airdrie’s ground.”

Cranhill won both competitions, and the spin-off prompted them and three other teams to apply for membership of the Sunday Central Amateur Football League.

Added Stephen: “We won Division 2B last season, reached the Scottish Sunday quarter-finals (losing out on penalty kicks against Real Mermaid), and were due promotion into Division One. “However, before the campaign started a team from Cumbernauld asked if they could drop out of the remier

Division, and we were afforded the opportunity to replace them.

We struggled early on (three games), but have since come a long way, and are through to the Scottish Cup quarter-finals again.”

Ross McLeod and Stuart McNally are currently unavailable with long-term injuries.

Helping Stephen Brown to run the team are coaches Chris Muir and Stewart Scott, and First Aider Robert Wilson, who attend monthly meetings to discuss team matters.

Twice-weekly training sessions take place at Greenfield, while Stepford Road is used for home games.

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PETERSHILL striker Ryan Smillie was out on loan at Shotts Bon Accord.

Italian-born goalkeeper Bruno Maltoni, formerly of Glenafton Athletic, was on the Petershill subs’ bench for the Central League Cup match against penalty-kick winners Bellshill Athletic.

Peasy goalkeeper Stevie McNeil, who sustained a bad knee injury which required 25 stitches in their Scottish Junior Cup clash at Irvine Meadow, is undergoing physio treatment.

Said Stevie: “When the stitches were removed, there was a lot of swelling and fluid around the knee, which I

couldn’t bend properly.”

ST ROCH player-coach Shaun Fagan has quit James McGrory Park due to work commitments.

Fagan had stints at senior level with Stirling Albion and Motherwell.

Treasurer Frank Brady said: “He leaves the club with our best wishes.”

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MATCH ACTION REPORTS

WINTER CARPET BOWLS MATCH SECRETARY Alex Morrison has confirmed the N.E. Leagues (Outdoor Season) will take place at Garrowhill Bowling Club on Friday, March 14, starting a 7.30pm. A full turn-out of all club delegates is requested.

Fixtures will be published in these sports pages.

Meanwhile, the race for the Winter Carpet Bowls title is hotting up now the Individual Championships have been decided. Can North British hold off all challengers to win yet another title?

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Night at North British.

All Finals.

Singles - Garrowhill 4, Mount Vernon 3.

Pairs - Shettleston 9, Sandyhills

1.Triples - Shettleston 7, Springboig 4.

Rinks - Shettleston 9, Garrowhill 5.

WEEK 11 - North British 3 points, Shettleston 3 points (53,4-8, 4-4); Mount Vernon 3 points, Sandyhills 3 points (11-1, 8-8, 4-5).

WEEK 12 - Shettleston 4

points, Mount Vernon 2 points (5-9, 12-1, 13-3); Garrowhill 4 points, Springboig 2 points ( 7-3, 12-2, 4-5).

WEEK 13 - Mount Vernon v North British; Garrowhill v Shettleston; Springboig v Sandyhills.

WEEK 14 - North British v Garrowhill; Shettleston v Sandyhills.

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

FOSTERS SCOTTISH SUNDAY

RESULTS from the 5th Round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy are: Boca Seniors 0, Fairfield AFC 6; Cleland Club v Minto Lounge; Castlemilk Dynamo 5, Rolling Barrel 2; Castlemilk United v Springhall or Medda Sports Bar; Charlies Bar 1, Bullfrog 4; Dykehead 2, Cranhill United 2 (1-4 on pens); Fintry Athletic 2, Windlaw 1; Glasgow Thistle 3, East Calder Daltons 2; Harvester 4, Newton Vale 1; Hillview 4, Gartferry 1;

Redding 3, Tayport 3 (2-4 on pens); Salters 0, The Geet 0 (3-4 on pens); Shotts Thistle 5, Rutherglen Vogue (holders) 2; St Bernards 1, Drumchapel Thistle 1 (4-2 on pens); The Craft 1, East End Athletic 1 (5-6 on pens); Thornwood AFC 4, Queens Park Spiders 2.

DRAW: 6th Round - Fairfield Sports and Leisure v Cleland Club; Castlemilk Dynamo 1, Thornwood AFC 1 ( 3-2 on pens); Fintry Athletic v Castlemilk United or Medda

S.C.; Glasgow Thistle 1, Tayport AFC 1 ( 5-6 on pens); Hillview 3, St Bernards 1; Shotts Thistle 4, Harvester 4 (7-8 on pens); East End Athletic 0, Cranhill United 6; The Geet 0, Bullfrog A.F.C. 5.

FOSTERS Scottish Amateur (Saturday) Cup, 6th Round - Campsie Minerva 0, Glasgow Harp 1; Carluke Baptist 6, Eastvale 3; Finnart 4, East Kilbride AFC 3; Wellhouse 1, Aitkenhead Thistle 0; Bannockburn 6, Blochairn Star “A” 1.

LSK SUPPLIES WEST YOUTHS

TRANS WORLD Soccer Scottish Under-21 Youth Cup, Quarter-Finals Campsie Black Watch 4, Murieston 0; Goldenhill 2, Arsenal BC 1; Mill United 3, East Kilbride F.C. 2; Tower Hearts 2, Johnstone Burgh 1.

National Lady Darling Supplementary Cup: Quarter-Finals - Bonnyrigg Rose v Tynecastle F.C.; Lochend YC v Sauchie Juniors; Falkirk Athletic v Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts; Harmony Row Y.C. V Rosyth F.C. LSK Supplies West of Scot-

land Cup, Third Round – Mill United 4, Giffnock S.C. 0. Sauchie 2, Rob Roy 4.

Premier Division Rossvale 2, Baillieston Juniors 0; Baillieston Juniors 2, Clydebank 2; Steins 2, Glasgow Ams/ Arthurlie 4; Harestanes 1, Harmony Row 4; Glasgow Ams/ Arthurlie 2, Rutherglen Glencairn 0; Johnstone Burgh 0, Campsie Black Watch 4; Goldenhill 3,St Peters 3; Tower Hearts 6, Rossvale 0.

First Division - Falkirk Athletic 5, Arsenal BC 1; East Kilbride Rolls Royce 5, Vale

of Clyde 1; East Kilbride F.C. 6, Claremont 2; Eastwood 0, Falkirk Athletic 8; Antonine 4, Glasgow University 2; Falkirk Athletic 4, Glasgow University 1; Vale of Leven 0, Kilsyth 1; E.K. Rolls Royce 2, Antonine 2; Pollok 3, Arsenal BC 3; Second Division Erskine 1, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 3; Castlemilk BC 4, Cumbernauld Colts 1; Giffnock S.C. 2, Stewarton Annick 4; Calderhill 3, Mill United 1; Port Glasgow 7, Barrhead 2; Cumbernauld Colts 3, St Columbas 1.

S.Y.F.A. WEST REGIONAL CUP

THE Celtic Boys’ Club Under-15 team produced a stunning 8-1 second round victory against highly-fancied visitors, Milngavie Wanderers, in the West Region Cup. Rangers SABC beat hosts Pirie Park 6-3.

Under-14: Croftfoot 3, Rangers SABC 4; Celtic Juniors 6,

Linwood Rangers 0.

Under-15: Fulham 0, Pollok United 3.

Under-16: Old Firm Alliance 0, Celtic BC 7; Baillieston Juniors 5, Cambuslang 0; Rossvale Thistle 11, Broomhill 1; Rangers SABC 4, Johnstone Burgh 0; Glenbrae 0, Jimmy Johnstone Academy 12.

Under-17: Busby Ams 1, Celtic Youth 7; Camlachie 1, Bute Youth 0; Lenzie Youth Club 1, The Celtic BC 0; Easthall Star 3, EKFC Blue 2.

Under-19: Rangers SABC 1, Rossvale Madrid 0; Maryhill Juniors 2, West Park 2 ( 7-6 on pens); Baillieston Juniors 4, East Kilbride F.C. Gold 1.

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EAST END ATHLETIC 0, CRANHILL UNITED 6.

UNITED cruised into the Fosters Sunday Scottish Cup quarter-finals at windy Stepford Road. Christopher O’Connor put them ahead (50 mins) from Gary Rae’s free kick, and three minutes later Malone (East End) was red carded.

Two goals in a four-minute spell from Shaun Cairney and Gary Rae had Cranhill in easy street.

Substitutes James Kennedy and scorer Paul Martin combined to make it 4-0.

Visitors’ goalkeeper Donald Grantkept the score down, but was beaten again by Marc McGeough and Donald Gillan.

CELTIC BOYS’ CLUB 1, MILNGAVIE WANDS 1.

CELTS halted Milngavie’s 100% league record. Paul Rankin scored in two minutes, and ‘keeper Daniel Farrel saved a Kalvin Warren penalty kick.

Substitute Ben Jenkins equalised.

Meanwhile, in the West Regional Cup, Celts crushed Milngavie Wanderers 8-1.

BAILLIESTON JUNIORS 4, EAST KILBRIDE F.C.GOLD 1.

UNDER-19 Second Round West Regional Cup. Stephen Paterson (2) and Nicky Fraser gave Ton a 3-0 interval lead.

Dale Dickson converted another chance. Gold’s Steven Oates scored with a penalty kick.

K I R K I N T I L L O C H ROB ROY 1, PETERSHILL JUNIORS 4.

RABS went ahead through a Jordan Chisholm own goal after 5 minutes.

Peasy hit back with counters from Richie Burke (10 mins), Craig Palmer penalty (18), and Chris Mackie (40 ).

Mackie made it 4-1 in 49 minutes.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 0, CARLUKE ROVERS 5.

PROMOTION-chasing Rov-

ers led 1-0 with a goal from Stephen Murray. Ex-Queens Park striker Ian Watt, who recently signed a contract extension until 2015, added a second, and Dean Kindlan made it 3-0.

Watt missed a penalty kick, but Greg Cavanagh and new signing John Kane added further goals.

• In November, Carluke put six goals past ‘Shire on league business at John Cumming Stadium.

TYNECASTLE A.F.C. 5, ICC A.F.C. 1.

FOUR goals (two of them penalties) from last season’s top marksman Jamie Cochrane.

The other counter came from Miller.

WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2, HARESTANES A.F.C. 2.

A good first half for the home side.

Brian Hughes netted early on, and was followed by a 23 yard free kick from Thomas Sinclair under the defensive wall.

Sinclair also hit the bar with a long range shot Second half, Harestanes netted via a poorly-awarded penalty kick, and their equaliser came from 30 yards.

CAMBRIA A.F.C. 2, GLASGOW HARP A.F.C. 4.

FIRST Round of the William Turner Challenge Cup. Harp scorers: Darren Simpson, Mark Shanta, Michael Giblin and Niall McClure.

ROSSVALE MILAN 2, MILTON ROVERS 3.

GREAT result for Milton, who advanced into the Regional Cup quarter-finals with goals from Jemma Marriott (2) and Callum Neill.

When Rossvale staged a fightback, goalkeeper Callum Wallace was equal to the call with some great saves.

MARYHILL JUNIORS 3, GLASGOW HARP A.F.C. 5.

FLOODLIGHT Monday friendly at Summerston’s John Paul Academy.

Goals from Darren Simpson (2), Mark Shanta, Ronnie Whiteside and Gordon McClune.

TOWER HEARTS 2, JOHNSTONE BURGH 1.

LATE Scottish Cup Under-21 winner from Graham Boyd at Greenfield Park. Boyle put Tower ahead, but Sloan equalised in this quarter-final clash. Tower play Goldenhill in the semi-finals.

PETERSHILL JUNIORS 2, BELLSHILL ATHLETIC 2 (3-4 on pens).

PEASY were dumped out of the Euroscot Engineering Central League Cup after Athletic, from the District First Division, took a 2-0 lead through Gary Miller and Chris Dolan.

Replies from Chris Mackie and Richie Burke in a 13-minute spell took the First Round clash straight into penalties, and Bellshill won 4-3.

WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 3, POLLOK AMATEURS 2.

TUESDAY friendly. Goals from Brian Hughes, Marc McGeough and Andy Dorrans.

GREENOCK HSFP 1, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2.

PREMIER Division win for ‘House, who netted through Brian Hughes and Thomas Sinclair.

CASTLEMILK A.F.C. 1, FINNART A.F.C. 1.

EQUALISER from Dale Wallace. Meanwhile, a combined Amateurs/ Under-19 Finnart squad had an excellent Glasgow Green friendly against IRVINE MEADOW, who scored twice in the last 15 minutes.

CELTIC BOYS’ CLUB 1, FINNART 2.

TWO goals from Jakub Dwomski put the Under-14 team at the top of the GADYFL. Man of the Match - Persley Sojila.

THE GENN SPORTS FEEDBACK

Tom, The members and coaches at Finnart have been really impressed with your reports and coverage, so a massive thanks again. I have asked them to keep providing me with information that I can send onto you.

Many thanks again, Jamie McGowan, Under-14 Team Coach.

• I am grateful to Finnart A.F.C. for allowing us to publish a letter they received from Asda recently linked to bag-packing they carried out at Parkhead We covered the story in issue 121, and the letter was passed on for my attention by Jamie McGowan, having been sent via Mr John Flannigan, on behalf of Asda Management, Parkhead.

It reads: “Asda Parkhead would like to thank Finnart Star A.F.C. for bag-packing in aid of Cash for Kids during 2013, and

we hope we can work together in the future for both groups, ensuring we make the community a better place for all involved with Asda Parkhead, Finnart Star A.F.C. and Cash for Kids.”

Hi Tom, A big thank-you for the two stories in the sports section, which involved myself and West of Scotland Under-21 Youth League Football. I didn’t know I was so famous! Seriously, they are greatly appreciated.The new 32-page paper and extended sports coverage is great. Keep up the good work.

Regards, Bob Toohill, Match Secretary, LSK Supplies West of Scotland Under-21 League.

Hello Tom, Many thanks for your sports story on Milton Rovers and my son Callum. He was delighted there was so much information

contained in the article.

Thank you again, Stuart Wallace.

Dear Tom, The expanded sports section is excellent. Keep up the good work.

Regards, Stuart Rae. Broomhouse F.C. Media and Website Officer.

Tom, Your new-look sports pages are excellent, and members have commented on the professionalism of your lay-out.

Keep up your good work as it is greatly appreciated.

Hopefully more local clubs will furnish items to you.

After our Annual General Meeting on March 11 I will furnish you with our Syllabus for Season 2014.

Regards, Ian Colligan, Shettleston Bowling Club.

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NEW-LOOK FOR BUDHILL EXPANSION

BILLY McNAUGHT is confident dedication and hard work can help establish the longterm future of Budhill Football Academy.

McNaught has assembled 12 boys teams, and their expansion programme of development will shortly involve a girls’ section.

Saturday morning coaching sessions have been on-going (from 9am) at Stepford Road, Easterhouse, as Budhill prepare to enter their Under-13 Girls into the SWF West Region League next month.

A younger Under-9 are age group is also planned, and the prospect of both coming on board is another boost for the East End club.

Said Billy: “A great deal of hard work has taken place in a relatively short space of time, and we are delighted.

“We noticed kids in Budhill needed a place to play football in a safe and friendly environment. Now all the boys teams play in the Central Region League set-up, and train two

nights a week.

“They are loving it. None of our 23 coaches/committee or myself take a wage, so every penny brought in, or raised through the parents, goes into the club.

“The biggest expenditure we have is pitch lets. Nearly £10,000 alone as we are the newest football team in the area.

“The club’s dream is to have our own pitch, then every day there would be at least one coach to overlook our kids playing football.

We would have dressing rooms and small snack bar for our parents to enjoy refreshments, and a good old natter.”

Budhill Academy has put their volunteers through coaching and first aid courses.

Proper Disclosure Clearance (Safeguarding Children) qualifications are recognised by the SFA, SWF and SYFA. The amount of time spent on them alone highlights their dedication to the cause.

Billy McNaught is keen

to attract sponsors, but thanked a couple already on board. AAC Security Systems (07508026144) and David Andrews from Target Driving School (07738519828).

He has paid tribute to the tremendous support provided

by Lisa Marie (Active East), based in Glasgow Kelvin College, who helped Budhill complete grant forms, and organise vital club business.

The Council-run facility at the Emirates have given practical advice about possible funding opportunities.

To obtain more information about the East End set-up go to: Budhillfootballacademy. co.uk.

Academy Head of Groups are: 2002 - David Andrews, Thomas Reid, Peter Kane and Jason Livingstone.

2003 - Billy McNaught and Zviadi Didberidz.

2004 - Andrew Jarvie, Darren McEwan, Allan Clacher and Michael Toner.

2005 - Steven Moncrieff, Andrew Crichton, Jamie Alling-

BUDHILL Football Academy ... hard work and dedication can establish their long-term future. ham and Jack Alexander.

2006 - William McAulay.

2007 - James McIvor, John McManus and William Arundel.

2008 - Kirk Joyce.

PLAYERS WANTED TOP 10 BOWLERS

BAILLIESTON B.C. 1997 team seek good Boys’ Club level or ex-Pro Youth goalkeeper and central defender. Training Tuesday and Thursday, with Sunday games.

Contact 07773043499.

BROOMHILL Sports Club require adult players (all positions) for new amateur team, plus Under-21 level for season 2014- 2015.

Call Alastair McColl on 07757690725.

MUIRTON A.F.C. seek players for Saturday Morning Amateur League.

Call 07940761875 or 07887527534.

BUDHILL Football Academy require players born 2002 (all positions) They will shortly be moving

up from 7s to 11-a-side,and ideally seek players who have already competed at this level, or have experienced 7-a-side football, and are now seeking a new club.

Call 07453306788.

KINGS PARK Rangers A.F.C. urgently require an experienced adult goalkeeper for the Scottish Amateur Football League (Saturday football).

Home games at Glasgow Green, and Toryglen training sessions every Wednesday from 7pm.

Telephone Secretary Colin McDonald on 07534228797.

SPRINGBURN A.F.C. are looking for quality players (aged 21-35 years) to go into a Saturday League 2014-2015.

Telephone 0141 258 5148 or 07826457736.

DRAW for the First Round of the Top 10 Competition involving East End Bowling Clubs is: Sandyhills v Mount Vernon, and Springboig v Shettleston.

Semi-Final pairings are

Sandyhills or Mount Vernon v Springboig or Shettleston; Garrowhill v North British.

The final is scheduled to take place week commencing March 10, and games consist of 9 ends plus 1 trial end.

NORTH FESTIVAL SYFA West Region are looking at the possibility of running a 7-a-side Festival at New Petershill Park, Springburn, on Tuesday, April 8. From 10am until

3pm.

Free entry to 2003 age group teams.

The Festival is being supported by North Glasgow Homes.

Girls Coaches - Amanda Brown, Claire Murray, Patricia Mitchell and Vanessa Power.

Main Committee - Billy McNaught, Claire Lindsay, Peter

Kane, Allan Clacher, Elizabeth Clark and Claire Murray.

Child Protection Officers Billy McNaught, Claire Lindsay and Elizabeth Clark.

GARROWHILL BOWLERS A.G.M

JIM CLARK was appointed Gents’ President at the recent Garrowhill Bowling Club Annual General Meeting.

SADIE BROWN has become the Ladies’ Section President.

Other officials: Gents Vice-PresidentAndrew

Davies.

Ladies Vice-President - Irene Whitelaw.

Garrowhill Club Secretary - David Kerr.

Club Treasurer - Billy Key. Club Match Secretary - Alex Morrison.

TOP CITY FRIENDLY GLASGOW Ci t y F.C. have li ne d -up a t op Sund ay f ri e nd ly agai nst Manche st e r Ci t y, who p lay

i n t he Wom e n’s Sup e r Le ague .

Th e N ew Peters h i l l Pa rk cl a s h wi l l k i ck - o ff a t 2 p m.

KEEPER COACHING SUNDAY CLUB SEARCH

EAST and North-Glasgow based Boys’ Club goalkeepers have been enrolling for a series of goalkeeper coaching courses

running through to March.

Age groups are: 12-14 years and 15-18 years.

Call 07772237185.

NEW Third Division clubs are being sought by the Sunday Central Amateur Football League to join their set-up next

season.

Call 07810588507 or email interest to: sundaycentral@ live.co.uk

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