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THERE’S SOMEBODY OUT THERE THAT KNOWS SOMETHING

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E believe that the local community holds the key to solving this inquiry and appeal to anyone with information to come forward to the police That’s the message from Police following a renewed Crimewatch appeal on Jean Campbell’s death shown on Monday 28th April.

Jean was found murdered in Cranhill Park on 14 December and in a renewed effort to find her killer the officer leading the investigation appeared on Crimewatch to renew appeals for information.

Det Ch Insp Colin Carey said: “Our inquiries have been intense and thorough, with a dedicated team of experienced detectives working around the clock on the inquiry, however the person responsible for her murder and the reason why it happened have still to be established.

“I really do believe that there is someone out there who is either harbouring the person responsible or knows who is responsible but has not been in contact with police.

“This can of course be for a number of reasons, fear or intimidation being the most obvious.”

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We also have a dedicated email address that you can contact without saying who you are.”

He added: “However, I would stress that if you have information but do not wish to approach the police directly, then please call Crimestoppers, who are offering a reward of up to £5,000.

“It may be that there are still people who have not yet come forward to police - if that is the case, please make that call,” he said.

“One small piece of information could prove vital in progressing our investigation and finding the person responsible for this crime.”

Mrs Campbell was killed some time after 22:30 on 13 December, police have said.

She was found the following morning by her husband when he returned from a night shift.

Her German shepherd dog Kai was found in the park.

“Over 1,500 DNA samples have been taken from people, both men and women, in the area with hundreds of homes visited when conducting the house-tohouse inquiries.

GREATER MILTON & POSSILPARK CREDIT UNION LIMITED

In the absense of banking facilities in Milton, the credit union offers affordable and reliable financial services to the community, regardless of people’s resources or their level of income. Low interest loans are available to members.

Any surplus the credit union makes on its activities during the year can be returned to the members in the form of a dividend. Members can save as often as they like and, up to a certain limit, as much as the like. The credit union operates from two additonal collections points:

Cadder Community Centre Tuesday 7pm - 8pm Possilpark Parish Church Saturday 10am -12pm

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DOG FOUND IN MARYHILL

A SEVERELY underweight dog has been rescued after being found wandering in a Glasgow residential area.

The one-year-old female crossbreed was spotted walking in residential gardens on Tresta Road in Maryhill.

A member of the public contacted the Scottish SPCA on Thursday, April 17 to report a

sighting of the small black and tan canine.

The dog was collected by Scottish SPCA senior inspector Billy Linton and taken to the charity’s Lanarkshire animal rescue and rehoming centre in Hamilton.

Staff at the animal welfare facility have named her Nikita.

Senior inspector Linton said:

“Nikita is a very friendly wee dog and unfortunately she isn’t microchipped which makes it difficult for us to find out where she came from.

“At the moment our enquires have not led us to identifying her owner and we are appealing to anyone who may recognise Nikita to get in touch with us

New free 111 number launched for NHS 24 FROM April 29, people in Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be able to call NHS 24 free, simply by dialling 111.

The new and easy-to-remember telephone number was launched by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Alex Neil and means that people throughout Scotland will no longer be charged when calling the national telehealth and telecare service from a landline or mobile.

NHS 24 will continue to deliver the same high quality service for anyone seeking advice and support within Greater Glasgow and Clyde during the out of hours period when their GP surgery is closed.

Health Minister Mr Neil said: “I strongly believe that our NHS should be free at the point of care for all, and this new number will help to protect these founding principles of the NHS. “The new number is easy to remember, and free to call, which will ensure everyone across Scotland can access support and advice from NHS 24 whenever they need it.

NHS 24 already provides a valuable service to patients across Scotland when their GP surgery is closed, and there will be absolutely no change to the high quality service provided through this

new number.

“By introducing the 111 number we are removing any barrier for the public to access the health advice when their GP surgery is closed.

This will help to ensure people have access to health information and support, including access to a GP, when they really need it.

In Scotland, the 111 number will be run by NHS 24 as a public service, in public hands – serving the needs of patients.

“This is in complete contrast to the approach adopted by the NHS in England, where different organisations, including private sector providers, are contracted to provide the number in different regions.”

Mother-of-two Lee Armstrong, supports the change to the new number.

Lee, 37, has a seven-yearold daughter Charlotte who has type one diabetes.

Charlotte, was diagnosed with the condition when she was four and now uses an insulin pump.

Lee has contacted NHS 24 on several occasions looking for advice and reassurance when she is worried about her daughter’s blood sugar levels.

Lee said: “As a parent, I have always found it useful to have someone at the end of the telephone

when GP surgeries are not open at the weekend or in the evenings.

I have always been impressed that information about Charlotte and her condition is passed on quickly by NHS 24 to out-of-hours staff.

On several occasions, staff have gone above and beyond to make sure Charlotte receives the right treatment or that I am given the correct advice as a parent.

I think the move to the free telephone number will make it even easier for parents like me to contact the service in what is a positive development .”

NHS 24 Chief Executive John Turner said: “By dialling 111, patients throughout Scotland will receive the same high quality, trusted service that NHS 24 has delivered for more than ten years.

We will continue to work with our partners across Scotland to provide high quality support to patients and their families on the new number, which is easy to remember and free to call.”

“NHS 24 has been serving the people of Scotland for more than ten years now and the move to a freephone number represents the next stage in the development of the country’s provider of telehealth and telecare services.”

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Memorial Garden in Bridgeton BRIDGETON community and learning centre paid a fitting tribute to the late Betty Redmond who was one of the founders of the centre in 1984.

Betty who was a community activist helped set up the Bridgeton, Calton, Dalmarnock community council in 1975 and was still the secretary when she passed away.

She was also remembered for her 50yrs as a qualified youth worker involved running youth clubs and also regular holidays for young people Bettys tireless efforts to better her community seen her

having a major hand in the setting up of BCD credit union in 1991 which now has over 8000 members with a turnover of around £8 million per year The garden was built after an application for funding.

Her son local councillor George Redmond said he would like to thank Bridgeton community centre for this fitting tribute to his mum who was and still is an inspiration to not only her family but the community in general.

It is hoped that people young and old alike can enjoy this garden for years to come as a fitting memorial to Betty.

Scotland’s population highest ever

SINCE the union 307 years ago Scotland’s share of population was falling and over the last hundred years our numbers have been diminished by emigration both to the rest of Britain and to the wider world.

Now the figures tell us that this trend has been reversed to a point where we are at our highest population ever. Is it coincidence that this change corresponds to the time scale

of devolution?

Could it be that we are now doing something right?

For the tenth year in a row more people came to live in Scotland than left the country to go and live in the rest of the UK or overseas The National Records of Scotland (NRS) estimated that in mid 2013 there were 5,327,700 people living in the country - a rise of 14,100 from the previous year However, for the first time in nine years net migration from the rest of the UK was larger than that from overseas.

More people arrived in Scotland from the rest of UK and fewer people left to go in the opposite direction, compared with the previous year. Obviously not everyone is terror struck by the thought of an independent Scotland.

GLASGOW GREEN SEXUAL ASSAULT

POLICE Scotland Detectives at London Road Police Office are continuing enquiries and appealing for information after a 27 year-old woman was assaulted in Glasgow Green on Saturday 19 April 2014.

Around 2330 hours on Saturday night, the woman was making her way home from work.

As she walked into Glasgow Green from Saltmarket, a man approached her from behind, pushed her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.

The woman struggled with the man and he subsequently let go of the victim and fled the scene.

The only description available of the suspect at this time is that he is white, around 5ft 8 inches in height and had short dark hair.

Detective Inspector Diane Caldwell of London Road Police Office said today: “This was an extremely up-

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setting and frightening ordeal that this woman experienced.

Although she did not require hospital treatment, she is badly shaken as a result of the incident.

“A forensic examination is taking place at the area where this attack took place within the park. Detectives are also carrying out further enquiries in the local area and gathering CCTV footage in an effort to gather more information on the man responsible.

“It is vital that we trace this man, and I would urge anyone who may have been in the park and witnessed this assault take place, or who may have seen him acting suspiciously or running through the park to contact police as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively phone CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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AMBERS CAFE With its rustic-chic style, AMBER Café Bistro is a refreshingly simple neighbourhood Bistro in Balmore road North Glasgow.

Its dual function as a Café and Bistro offers up something for everyone.

The goal at Amber cafe is to cook elegant, clean and honest food from classic bistro dishes such as steak frites to a simple sandwich served in artisan bread.

The team have created an excellent dining experience with an amazing service team. Always willing to help with anything from special dietary needs to a special table to ensure your visit is an enjoyable one. The kitchen is led by the chef who uses incredible local produce to create a varied menu that has customers coming back for more.

The café allows a relaxed environment where you can feel welcome just calling in for a coffee and a friendly face but feel equally relaxed ordering a sandwich or meal, be it alone or with friends, family or with children.

This is not a formal restaurant, they just believe in offering quality home-cooked food in tranquil surroundings..

If you need to hold a meeting or party etc. just let them know and they will endeavour to accommodate you in any way they can.

The team are passionate about using and supporting local suppliers where ever possible and cooking with fresh ingredients.

They feel very lucky to have a county where there is so much fantastic produce to use! There is a specials board which changes regularly with seasonal dishes. There are delicious home made cakes and fluffy scones. They also cater for take outs at competitive prices. The team are always open to suggestions about ways that they can improve the menu so if you have any ideas, please feel free to share them!

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Sprinboig to get new post office THE new branch will open at Costcutters, 60 Springboig Road at 13:00 on Monday 19 May where it will operate as one of the new local style Post Office branches.

The previous branch closed in November last year as the sub-postmaster was unable to maintain a Post Office service.

It’s clear that the Post Office plays an important part in the lives of customers, particularly to elderly and disabled customers and the new location is on the main road 650 metres away from the current site.

The proposed new location is served by a frequent local bus service (route no 4) and the bus stop is immediately outside the new site.

For customers using their own transport, off road parking is available at the front and the rear of the premises.

Further roadside parking is available in Glen Avenue which is directly opposite the premises This new way of offering

Post Office services will meet customer needs, whilst helping to provide future sustainability for the branch.

The new local style Post Office will operate from an open plan till located at the shop counter, enabling customers to carry out a wide range of Post Office products and services alongside retail transactions.

The change also means that the Post Office hours are aligned to the shop so local residents will benefit from significantly longer opening hours, including Saturday afternoon, Sunday opening and longer opening times throughout the week, so they have more flexibility to use our services, seven days a week and at times that suit them better.

Councillor Jim Coleman said.

“It is good news the Post Office is coming back into the community as many people still visit the Post Office. It is excellent it is going to be back again, and I hope people use it

FERGUSON HITS OUT AT SALMOND EUROPE SPEECH

RESPONDING to the First Minister’s speech at the College of Europe, Scottish Labour’s external affairs spokesperson Patricia Ferguson said: “Not only does Alex Salmond assert that an independent Scotland will be an automatic member of the European Union, he seems to want to dictate the terms of Scotland’s membership without negotiation.

“He pretends to the people of Scotland that all of the UK and Europe will dance to his tune and that there will be no consequences of breaking up our current partnership.

“His thinly-veiled threats about blockading the rest of Europe from Scottish and even Norwegian waters will not go down well with those he seeks to persuade about Scotland’s membership.

“These tactics are hardly about ‘constructive engagement’ or about being a good neighbour that wants to work in partnership with its neighbours.”

Right to buy debate SFHA celebrate the Scottish Parliament Stage 1 debate on the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

The SFHA was established in 1976 and has around 116 members providing affordable housing and wider community services in Scotland, as well as a further 200 commercial members.

The SFHA is owned by its membership and exists to support the work of housing associations and co-operatives in Scotland by providing services, advice and good practice guidance.

The SFHA is the voice of the principal builders and managers of new affordable housing for rent in Scotland. Housing Associations own and manage around 40% of the country’s affordable rented housing stock, over a quarter of a million homes across Scotland.

Housing associations and co-operatives are not-for-profit bodies regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator.

The Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee has listened closely to the evidence put forward by the SFHA and

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agreed with them that the implementation of a one year notice period, as opposed to three, strikes a fair balance between giving tenants a reasonable opportunity to exercise their right to buy if they so wish and allowing landlords and their lenders a degree of certainty about their stock levels fairly quickly.

Right to Buy has had its day and has no place in 21st Century Scotland.

It has been beneficial to a relatively small number of individuals, but clearly a loss to the greater public good.

Half a million social rented homes have been lost in the 30 years of this policy in Scotland, very often the better stock in the more popular areas.

The SFHA and its members have campaigned for its abolition for years, and must now thank the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee for listening closely to the arguments which were put forward and now look to the Scottish Parliament to endorse this reduced notice period when the Bill passes into Stages 2 and 3.

THE GENN GOES GLOBAL A RECENT letter to the Editor was received via our web site from John (Sunshine coast Queensland Australia) to say how much he enjoyed reading The Genn and being kept upto date with his childhood hometown.

John told us he spent his first 15years in Newbank and enjoyed many happy hours playing in Tollcross park.

He attributes his good English and spelling habits to the excellent Teachers that taught him from an early age at Newlands primary.

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GENN GHA tenants are loving life in brand new city-centre homes A CITY-CENTRE location which lay underused for years has been transformed into 46 stylish homes by GHA. The final tenants have just moved into the spacious, energy-efficient homes in Duke Street/High Street – many of them moving from the Sighthill multi-storey blocks which are being demolished.

Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council, officially welcomed tenants to their new homes.

And he heard how they are loving life in their modern, city-centre flats.

The city-centre spot formed part of the site of Duke Street prison, which closed in 1955 and was demolished a few years later.

The land has been largely unused since the 1970s.

Tenant Margaret Thomson, swapped her flat in Sighthill for her new home in Duke Street last November.

Margaret, 65, said: “I lived in Sighthill for 44 years and brought my children up there.

Some of my new neighbours are from Sighthill so that helps.

“I love my new home. It’s much warmer, there are no draughts and the rooms are much bigger.

The location is great too – I’m out and about in town more than I ever was before.”

The £5.8million development, a mix of two and three-bedroom flats, is built in two blocks, with three of the flats built to wheelchair-standard.

The new homes were built to help provide modern, energy-efficient places to live for GHA tenants whose homes have been earmarked for demolition as part of the regeneration of the city.

The homes were built by contractor Cruden Ltd, with part funding by the Scottish Government.

The homes are just the latest to be completed by GHA as part of the regeneration of the city’s communities.

GHA finished 48 new homes in Carnwadric in December last year and work has also started on 141 new homes in Sighthill, 157 in Barmulloch and 100 in North Toryglen.

Another 100 new homes in Roystonhill, and 116 in Scotstoun, will begin next month, while a further 98 homes are being built for GHA tenants at the Commonwealth Games Village in Dalmarnock.

Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “I am delighted that the residents of these new homes in Duke Street and High Street are enjoying living there so much, and I wish them well.

“The new homes are representative of many that are now being built across Glasgow by GHA and our other housing partners, marking a change in the type of flats and houses being made available in the city.”

Tenants on the committee of GHA’s local office were closely

involved in the plans for the new homes.

GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “I’m really happy our tenants are enjoying life in these spacious, modern, energy-efficient homes.

“This development has breathed new life into an area which had been underused for decades and helps GHA continue to play an important role, along with our partners, in the regener-

ation of the city.”

Cruden and its subcontractors created jobs and apprenticeships for Glasgow people as part of the new-build contract.

Allan Callaghan, Managing Director of Cruden Building and Renewals Ltd, said: “It is valuable to get feedback directly from tenants who live in the development, and we’re very pleased that Margaret is happy with her new home.”

Explore Your Options for Straighter Teeth @ Clyde Dental ARE you one of the millions of adults in need of adult braces who are unhappy, self-conscious or even embarrassed of your smile?

Many adults spend their entire lives covering their mouths when they laugh, smile or talk.

They feel stuck because they do not want to wear adult metal braces for years or they are concerned that other corrective teeth straightening procedures could be too invasive or too expensive.

Now, there is an effective, safe and affordable cosmetic braces solution that fits your lifestyle.

Short Term Orthodontics A combination of proven orthodontic techniques, modern materials, and clear orthodontic brackets gently straighten and align teeth in an average time of just six months.

Short term orthodontics is useful when correcting cosmetic issues but sometimes a more comprehensive approach is required.

Conventional Braces The term, ‘conventional braces’, simply describes the type of braces that we are all generally familiar with.

Your treatment can last anywhere between 1 and 3 years, depending upon the amount of movement necessary.

Once your treatment is completed you will need to wear a clear nighttime retainer for at least a year which holds the teeth in their new position until they settle permanently into their new position.

Conventional braces are almost always used when treating kids and

teenagers as this is an ideal time to correct malocclusions and get a comfortable bite and nice appearance.

Sometimes teeth are removed to make space to do this.

Aligners The aligners are a transparent type of device which is similar in appearance to a brace.

They are worn for two to four weeks before being replaced with another aligner.

They gently move the teeth into the desired position over a period of time.

Duration of orthodontic treatment.

The length of time you wear an orthodontic device depends upon the extent of the problem and available treatment. Plus your dentist/orthodontist will recommend suitable forms of treatment such as a particular type of brace.

Most braces are worn for a period of 1 to 3 years apart from the faster acting braces which are effective in a matter of months.

This is then followed by wearing a retainer which helps to keep your newly positioned teeth in place.

A retainer is usually worn for at least a year following the wearing of a brace but there are cases where it has to be worn on a permanent basis.

Retainers can be clear gum shields that are worn over night or a fixed wire placed behind your teeth.

FAQ Q. Will the wires rub on my tongue and gums?

Occasionally some patients experienced slight discomfort.

We advise all patients to let the practice team know if there is any discomfort as usually a small adjustment or trimming of the wire will help Q. How will it feel when I have my brace fitted?

You will feel the brace in your mouth and it may feel a little strange to begin with.

Don’t worry, most of our patients feel like this.

After a short period you will become accustomed to the sensation of having a brace in your mouth and it will feel quite normal to you.

Q. I am worried about how it will look and that I will feel embarrassed to smile. What do other patients say?

You needn’t worry about how your brace will look to your friends and family.

They will all be interested to see your new brace just like you did.

But like you they will soon get used to it and it will become part of your familiar features quickly.

Clyde Dental Shettleston and Clyde Dental Baillieston both work closely with Clyde Dental Centre to provide a comprehensive range of dental treatment.

So whether its straighter teeth, missing teeth, whiter teeth or routine dental care Clyde Dental have it covered.

It is currently registering new NHS patients, one of our friendly team would be delighted to arrange registration and an initial consultation. Phone (See advert for your nearest practice) or Visit www.clydedental.com for more details.

Getting Glasgow Walking WHY not give walking a try.

Walking regularly can help you relax and reduce stress levels, sleep better, lose weight – walking for half an hour burns around 130 calories.

All over Glasgow free short and friendly Health Walks up to 2 ½ miles long are led by trained volunteers and are suitable for all ages and abilities.

The new Health Walks Summer/Autumn brochure details the 54 walks happening weekly across the city.

In the North and North East there are walks in Barlarnark, Dennistoun, Easterhouse, Tollcross, Springburn, and Riddrie.

For the full range of walks go to the current health walk timetable at www.glasgowlife. org.uk/healthwalks or contact Heather Macleod, Walk Glasgow Co-ordinator on 0141 287 0963.

Heather says: “We want to encourage everyone to become more active.

Exercise comes in many guises and playing sports or going to the gym is not for everyone.

Walking is a great alternative.

It’s free, can be done locally and no special equipment or facilities are required!

Joining a local health walk is also a great way to meet new people.”

Success stories from North East Walks include significant weight loss for members, better mobility and balance.

In addition to the Health Walks programme there are also a range of walks organised as part of the Glasgow Sport Walking Programme.

These include leisurely Garden Walks, Country Park Walks or more strenuous Hill Day Walks.

Further information on these can be found at www. glasgowlife.org.uk/walking.

Free woodland walks also take place from 10-2pm on the following dates organised by Axis Health Hub. • Sat 3rd May 2014 at Bishop’s Loch • Sat 14th Jun 2014 at Strathclyde Country Park • Sat 5th Juyl 2014 at Boden Boo (Erskine) • Sat 2nd Aug 2014 at Mugdock Country Park • Sat 6th Sept 2014 at Garscadden Woods If you would like to find out more or book a place please contact:Sandra MacDowell 0141357-6747 or Email sandra@ axishealthhubs.org.uk

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ng homes Promoting Equality and Diversity in North Glasgow Easter holiday Football Festival at Petershill Park

OVER 300 people attended ng homes community football festival at Petershill Park for under-elevens teams from football clubs in Greater Glasgow including North Glasgow. There was also a club from Balloch in West Dunbartonshire taking part!

The event was organised through ng homes Community Football Partnerships and aimed at promoting diversity and equality. It was funded by the Scottish Government and supports the Government’s Tackling Sectarianism campaign.

It proved a huge success and was a great advert for grassroots football and collaborative working. Coaching and supervision of the three Soccer Sevens pitches was provided by experienced coaches from Partick Thistle, Celtic and Glasgow City Football Clubs.

On this occasion it was obvious that the whole enjoyment for the players came from simply taking part with them being allowed to express themselves, develop their skills and have fun.­­­ Around 200 players took part in the festival, supported by over 100 adults and parents. At the finish, ng homes chairperson John Fury and Councillor Allan Stewart were on hand to present each participating club with a crystal plaque to commemorate the occasion. John said: “It was great to see so many young people enjoying themselves during the Easter break and its clear to see that there are a lot of good footballers coming through in North Glasgow.”

Community Football Partnerships Manager Robert Docherty from ng2 said: “To have over 300 people - players, coaches and parents attending was fantastic. The behaviour and attitude of everyone

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involved was also excellent. A big thanks to all those involved, including the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Youth Football Association, Partick Thistle, Celtic, Glasgow City, Petershill Sports Park and Kelvin College for their wonderful contributions and support.”

Community Football Partnerships ng homes has being working in association with Celtic FC Foundation and Rangers FC to provide football sessions in primary schools in North Glasgow.

This programme, supported also by the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council Education Services, was for a range of age groups in Balornock, Elmvale, St Philomena’s and St Stephen’s Primary Schools.

Sessions were held within the schools and took place in the mornings, at lunchtimes, in the afternoons and on two occasions as after-school clubs. This amounted to sixteen hours per week. Each football session was led by a Celtic FC Foundation and a Rangers coach. The older age groups were also involved in workshops which promoted health, equality and diversity.

Community Football Partnerships Manager Robert Docherty from ng2 said: “Working in partnership with both Celtic and Rangers has been very powerful and has helped break down perceived barriers in the community. We would like to thank Glasgow City Council Education Services and both clubs for their support.”

It is hoped that the programme will continue after the recent Easter holiday, when we look forward to working with many more youngsters.

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Great Easter Holiday Fun Across North Glasgow BOREDOM was far from the agenda over the Easter holidays as ng homes and ng2 hosted a series of fun days across North Glasgow.

The events were held in Parkhouse, Possilpark, Balgrayhill and Balornock and there was no shortage of things to do with Face painting, egg painting, an energy bike challenge, table tennis, cricket, arts and crafts, knitting and even the chance to get your bike fixed thanks to Lambhill Stables. Staff from Young Peoples Futures were also on hand with traditional games and fun activities. Gymnastics sessions were delivered by Glasgow Life and rowing thanks to Pinkston Paddle Centre. ng homes Food for Thought team provided information on their ‘Meet and Eat’ community workshops and delicious fruit workshops were delivered by Fancy Frootz. There was a prize draw at each event with the winners receiving some Easter goodies.

As well as activities on the day those attending were given the opportunity to sign up for ‘Food for Thought’ community food workshops, a range of sporting activities including rowing, swimming and gymnastics, ng green champions and other volunteering opportunities with ng homes.

Regeneration Manager for ng homes Margaret Layden said: “We wanted to provide a taster of activities available through ng homes community regeneration team and with partner organisations in our efforts to provide a wide range of activities throughout the year.

We are also keen to involve members of the community into shaping these services and these types of events allow us to gain their views and ideas. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to our wonderful ng homes Community Volunteers; Frances Vaughan, Caroline Allison, Michelle Burt, Sam McKinnon, Fraser Porter, Terry Campbell, Maria Handley, Susan McGinlay and Jim and Mary Craig. Also, a big THANKS to local business Snack@Jax for providing the delicious soup and sandwiches”.

There are more events like this planned over the next couple of months and information will be posted locally. If you want to receive regular information on community events then contact us via mycommunity@nghomes.net or call a member of our community regeneration team on 0141 630 4288 Information on events as they are confirmed will be available on our website on www.nghomes.net Coming Soon...

African Challenge Scotland 5th July 2014 Glasgow Club Holyrood Sports Centre 1000 Aitkenhead Road Activities include: - Football tournament - Ladies Handball tournament - MSPs v African Veterans Football Match - Children’s activities The aim of this exciting event is to bring together people from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds and inspire young people to participate in sport and in doing so improve community cohesion.

Whether you are a volunteer or a local business if you would like to help with this event please contact: Ronier Deumeni on 07958062528 or e-mail: africanchallengescotland@yahoo.co.uk

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Walking Back to the Future

WITH around three months to go until Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the community of Shettleston in Glasgow’s East End have been busy creating a heritage trail, named ‘Walking Back to the Future’, in order to provide an activity for city visitors during the games.

A leaflet and a mobile app will be produced, to guide people round the trail.

Walking Back to the Future is a partnership project between Fuse Youth Café and Shettleston Housing Association.

The project is being delivered by Northlight Heritage, the Scottish trading arm of the York Archaeological Trust - an independent charity.

The project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Thirty workshops have taken place so far with a wide range of participants, from primary school children to sheltered housing residents.

Highlights from the workshops have been many.

Pupils from Eastbank Academy developed interviewing skills by recording oral histories of older members of their community.

Two groups of adults from Shettleston have visited the Mitchell Library and found out how to research Shettleston’s archives.

The Shettleston History Project have been out and about around Shettleston to discover what clues might remain of the area’s past (see photo).

The aim of the workshops has been to stir up an interest in Shettleston’s rich heritage and to produce material which can be used as part of the heritage trail.

Shettleston residents have been very generous, handing in material such as wartime memorabilia, photographs of the Shettleston Juniors football club, even bricks from Shettleston’s old brick works!

Girls get first try at Fairtrade sports balls A UNIQUE event will be hosted in the East End of Glasgow on Saturday 10 May where the first consignment of Fair Trade Sports Balls will be available for a “come and try” session, especially for girls and young women.

Thanks to a grant from The Big Lottery qualified coaching staff will offer fun sessions involving netball, volleyball and football.

There will also be the chance to find out more about the Fair Trade balls, only now available in Scotland. Held at Helenslea Hall, Methven Street, Glasgow, the venue is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the Commonwealth Stadium and participants will be able to take a stroll along the London Rd and see the facilities for themselves.

Entry to the event begins at 11.00am and is on a first come first served basis.

Those attending will also be able to get a healthy snack Fair Trade of course!

Until now most handstitched footballs have been produced using child and “sweated” labour.

The new Bala range of sports balls have been sourced from fair trade producers making sure that the stitchers and others involved in their manufacture have proper work conditions and receive the fair trade premium.

The newly formed Fair Trade Sports Ball Co-operative, based in Glasgow, will begin distributing sports balls not just in Scotland but also the rest of UK and further afield.

However, more material is still needed.

If you’d like to lend us your photos/memorabilia on any aspect of Shettleston’s history please drop it in to Fuse Youth Café, 1567 Shettleston Road, or contact Katy Firth on 07908211619/ email: kfirth@ yorkat.co.uk.

Once it has been scanned electronically you will get your material back.

Once all our material has been collected there will be a ‘Selection Event’ on 29th May at Fuse Youth Café.

All members of the community will be welcome to choose the final points of interest to be included in the trail.

Save the date!

Meanwhile you can keep in touch with the project online: www.facebook.com/ShettlestonWB2F www.walkingbacktothefuture.weebly.com www.twitter.com/ShettlestonWB2F

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Macmillan Walking Groups to Help People Affected by Cancer Get Active Free Macmillan Walking Groups in Glasgow PATHS for All and Macmillan Cancer Support have Macmillan Walking Groups across Glasgow to help people affected by cancer become more active by walking.

The groups will be completely free of charge and also available to carers, friends and family members.

Traditionally cancer patients have been told to rest during and after treatment, however research has shown that being active during and after cancer treatment can maintain physical function, minimise the side effects of

treatment and could help prevent recurrence and dying from the disease for some cancers.

Being active can also help reduce the impact of side effects of cancer treatment such as fatigue, muscle wasting, decreased mobility, depression and anxiety.

Paths for All and Macmillan know that walking is the simple solution to getting people active.

It’s a free, low-impact activity that requires no special equipment and almost everyone can do it, wherever they are and it can make an enormous difference to people’s health and wellbeing.

These are short walks, led by trained volunteer, followed by a cup of tea or coffee!

Anyone affected by cancer

would be very welcome to come along and try the walks which meet at the Macmillan Information and Support service at: • The Mitchell Library on Monday’s @ 6.30pm • Easterhouse at The Bridge on Wednesday’s @ 12.00pm • Pollok Civic Realm on Wednesday’s @ 1.30pm • Scotstoun Leisure Centre on Thursday’s @ 12.00pm The Macmillan Walking Groups are just one of many ways for cancer patients in Glasgow get active, we also have Chi Gung and Circuit classes in community venues across the city.

For more information please email macmillan@ pathsforall.org.uk, call 0141 2870241 or text WalkMORE and your name to 88802.

TOLLCROSS YMCA UP FOR AWARD TOLLCROSS YMCA has been named as a finalist in the 2014 Scottish Charity Awards under the Celebrating Communities Category.

Organised by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Awards, which are free to enter, celebrate the crucial work of charities, community groups and individuals dedicated to making Scotland a better place to live.

Tollcross YMCA has been nominated for its deliver of the A.S.P.I.R.E. programme within the Tollcross community.

A.S.P.I.R.E. Over the past twelve months young people, youth work staff, volunteers and board members have developed a new approach to an old problem in communities called A.S.P.I.R.E. A programme that works with young people facing social, educational or employment barriers with some unique features.

A.S.P.I.R.E is entirely youth lead with minimal involvement from adult youth work intervention.

The central message of the programme is

that volunteering helps you gain practical experience and related qualifications towards your goals.

A core value set down by young people under A.S.P.I.R.E is that any activity or community projects based on addressing social issues that negatively affect their community should be free from financial barriers.

As a result of this core value A.S.P.I.R.E seek to move young people into positions of power and influence by developing the young people to be more confident individuals when dealing with adults and authority figures within the community.

This is to enable them to seek project funding and support and at the same time empower them to take control and be more effective contributors to their communities by identifying and taking volunteering positions on community boards, trusts and associations.

Darran Gillan, Youth & Community Manager, Tollcross YMCA, said: “On behave of all who work on the A.S.P.I.R.E. programme we are delighted to be nominated for such a prestigious award

that will further validate all the hard work and effort that goes into making this a successful programme”.

All shortlisted entries will also compete for the People’s Choice Award, which will be decided by the public.

When nominated for the award SCVO asked Tollcross YMCA why the public should vote for them. Jack aged 15 a participant on the programme explains that “the A.S.P.I.R.E. programme is structured in such a way that a large proportion of power is now in the hands of young people, namely money, so that we can be free to develop our own projects”.

The Youth and Community Manager further explains that these are young people which have never been trusted or have been given a great deal of responsibility and we support them to received funding directly into their own bank accounts to implement youth activity.

Your vote keeps young people in positions of power and influence.

So please vote at http://www.scvo.org.uk/ charity-awards/tollcross-ymca/

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GENN Spring Hayfever health advice PEOPLE in Scotland are being urged to visit www. nhsinform.co.uk for tips and advice on managing the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.

With Allergy UK’s Awareness Week running from 28th April to 4th May and the arrival of spring, this also means for many people the onset of the hay fever season.

According to Allergy UK, one-in-four people in the UK suffers from an allergy at some time in their lives and 20% of the population is affected by hayfever in particular.

Professor George Crooks, NHS 24’s Medical Director, advises people that by following a few simple tips they can help minimise the effects of the condition.

He said: “Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen from trees and grass, and can

cause irritations of the eyes, nose and throat.

In an ideal world, the most effective way to control hay fever would be to avoid exposure to pollen.

However, it’s very difficult to avoid pollen, particularly during the summer months when you want to spend more time outdoors.

“Avoiding cutting grass, walking in grassy areas, and camping may reduce your exposure to grass pollens.

When you are outside, wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting in your eyes and change your clothes and take a shower when you

come back inside.

“If you get hay fever symptoms even when taking care, there are a number of over the counter medicines available from your local pharmacy.

I would also remind people that NHS inform provides a wide range of information on the symptoms of the condition, as well as advice on minimising their effects.

The site also helpful and quality assured information about other allergies, their prevention and treatment.”

The specific allergies section at NHS inform can be accessed at: www.nhsinform. co.uk/allergies

East end of Glasgow at Alexandra park

BUPA Great Women’s 10k

THE Bupa Great Women’s 10k run is here to kick start your spring on Sunday 11 May. The UK’s biggest women-only running event will see the streets of Glasgow welcome more than 10,000 ladies to the soundtrack of drummers and pipers as they run through Scotland’s largest city.

Last year, the atmosphere was electric, as women of all ages and sporting abilities pulled on their trainers to run, walk or jog around the south side of the city.

The course starts on Nithsdale Road with the early stages of the run heading through leafy Pollokshields.

The wide roads through the first 3km of the course provide plenty of space for running and a great opportunity for spectators to show their support.

At 4km runners can rehydrate at the first of two water stations before heading into the scenic Pollok Park.

At around 6km they will meet the only hill, and although it is a little testing fear not - there they have the chance to grab another bottle of water before they take it on!

After Pollok Park, the cherry on the cake is the fantastic finish on Mosspark Boulevard where runners, joggers and walkers will be cheered on by their adoring fans in the final

metres to the line.

Throughout the course, runners will be boosted by ‘Bands on the Run’ and charity cheering points.

Raising money for charity is a big part of the Bupa Great Women’s 10K experience for many runners.

Some able to run for a charity by agreeing to raise sponsorship money.

Numerous road closures will be in place for the Glasgow run and these will be different to those in previous years, so please do not assume you can access where you did last year.

Diversions will be put in place but we recommend you use public transport

Fancy a bike ride, but have no bike?

Well come and join Ally Park Bike Club any day except Monday and borrow a bike, no charge no fee.

Take advantage of the nice weather and get some exercise at the same time.

This is a free service for all in the local community Alexandra Park Bike Club next to the golf course building in the park.

The Bike Club is now open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 7pm

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Glasgow students win prestigious design award

FIVE groups of product design engineering students from the Glasgow School of Art have won a national competition, created and sponsored by Chubb Fire & Security, to design a new personal alarm to support the independent living of the elderly and vulnerable in society.

Chubb is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

The winning teams will share a £2,500 cash prize, and had their designs publicly presented at Municipal Buildings in Forres, Moray.

For the challenge, students were divided into groups and tasked with designing a pendant, worn around the neck or wrist, enabling the wearer to generate an alarm if they are in distress.

The students took a user-lead approach, rather than manufacturer- or provider-lead , by working with the current users of the technology throughout the nearby community of Moray, their carers, and other professionals to get input on the design and functionality of the pendant.

Chubb conceived the competition to complement the work of its own design engineers.

David Hammond, general

manager of Chubb’s Community Care business, says the quality of entries from all groups of students was outstanding: “Prior to this competition, many of the students were unaware that such technology existed, but by building relationships with the community of Moray along with the professionals prescribing these pendants, the results have been outstanding,” he says.

“They have designed some fantastic products based around what the users wearing the pendant actually want and feel would be beneficial to others.

The support and enthusiasm of the community of Moray during this project has been amazing.”

Craig Whittet, Head of Product design engineering, Glasgow School of Art, says he too has been taken aback by the high caliber of submissions: “This competition provided the perfect platform for students to experience and understand the responsibilities of developing products for vulnerable users and the demands of an aging population.

It’s thanks to Chubb’s foresight that the experience gained from this project will be directly transferable to future student projects,” he says.

“The experience of all project partners and their enthusiasm and engagement throughout the process provided a range of insights that the students explored through workshops, concepts, prototypes and exhibitions.

The next stage in the process will offer the prize-winning students further challenges and opportunities as they turn their concepts into marketable products.”

Chubb Community Care technology is designed to promote a fully enabled and integrated telecare service.

The Community Care business of Chubb has more than 60 years of expertise in designing and installing systems that meet the needs of installers, carers, responders and users. It is a member of the Telecare Services Association and has been awarded a framework agreement by the Crown Commercial Service for Technologies (telecare/telehealth/telecoaching solutions), Northern Housing Consortium for Assisted Living (products, installation and maintenance) and Scotland Excel for the supply and delivery of telecare equipment and associated services.

For more information visit www.chubbcommunitycare. co.uk.

CHARITY TO DISTRIBUTE 60,000 ‘LONELY BOUQUETS’ ON NATIONAL FLOWER ARRANGING DAY THERE’S no better way to say it than with flowers.

Which is exactly why NAFAS (The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies) is using beautiful little bunches to spread some love around the UK on National Flower Arranging Day (Friday 2nd May 2014).

In celebration of their Emerald Anniversary, the charity plans to distribute over 60,000 bouquets across the UK embracing ‘The Lonely Bouquet’ concept on a scale never seen before.

NAFAS Honorary Patron, TV’s Nicki Chapman who is one of the BBC’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show presenters, will front the campaign.

This spring, 61,000 NAFAS members will distribute mystery bunches of blooms across the UK. Flowers will be placed every-where, from park benches and shop doorsteps, to well-known landmarks and

surprise locations. NAFAS hope that these small posies will find a home and brighten somebody’s day.

The random act of kindness initiative dubbed the ‘Lonely Bouquet’ was the brainchild of a young florist in Belgium named Emily Avenso, who blogged about the idea after leaving flowers for strangers two years ago.

The idea went viral and ‘Lonely Bouquets’ have been distributed across the globe ever since. This year NAFAS is taking the concept one step further with the help of its members.

Sue Brinton Chairwoman of NAFAS, commented, “The concept is simple.

We are asking all our members to make a bouquet, attach a tag asking, ‘Take me home and adopt me’, and leave the Lonely Bouquet in a spot where a lucky stranger will find it and give it a new

home. With over 60,000 members we hope we will be able to communicate our love of flowers on a national level by becoming part of this great, heart-warming movement” Nicki Chapman added: “The ‘Lonely Bouquet’ is a lovely idea which is fast gathering momentum around the globe. It’s a simple idea really with no ulterior motive other than to brighten somebody’s day and to spread the joy of flowers and floral design.”

NAFAS also hopes that by promoting the ‘Lonely Bouquet’ concept, it can in turn promote the flower industry itself and attract new members to join NAFAS clubs.

NAFAS will scatter 61,000 Lonely Bouquets across the UK from the beginning of May. The bouquet’s new owners are encouraged to post a message back to NAFAS, to let them know it found a good home.

GENN DERELICT CITY SITES SCOPED FOR SOLAR FARMS GLASGOW City Council is exploring opportunities to turn derelict and vacant sites around the city into mini solar farms.

Future City / Glasgow, a £24million programme showing how technology can make life in the city smarter, safer and more sustainable, is conducting a mapping exercise in partnership with specialists at Strathclyde University.

Around 400 sites owned by the council which total almost 550 hectares are being assessed for technical and policy constraints.

These include considerations like access to the National Grid, proximity to housing, whether parts of the site are shaded, whether the area is zoned for a specific use or there are any existing planning applications.

Brownfield gap sites including the former Meat Market in the city’s East End will be assessed for suitability to power generation.

Although the old market hall structure is Listed and arrays can not be mounted on it, surrounding land on the 5.2 hectare site bounded by Bellgrove Street and Duke Street will be evaluated on a 10m by 10m grid basis to pinpoint precisely which areas could potentially produce the most electricity.

The survey will be carried out remotely using (GIS) mapping technology.

Some of the sites may have been earmarked to be sold off by the council but the economic downturn has stalled sales and development.

Other sites would require expensive remediation to be built on but could be suitable for the installation of ground mounted photo voltaic arrays.

The results of the solar survey will be made freely available

on the Open Glasgow website http://open.glasgow.gov.uk/ so communities or businesses considering setting up a solar farm can assess whether any of the vacant sites would suitable for their requirements.

The council itself may utilise some of the Glasgow sites.

The project is part of Glasgow City Council’s wider ambitions to become one of the most sustainable cities in Europe within the next 20 years, cutting carbon emissions which contribute to climate change, nurturing the creation of renewable energy projects and jobs, setting up its own energy services company and increasing access to affordable energy for city residents.

Future City | Glasgow comes under the umbrella of Sustainable Glasgow which has also installed a network of free electric car charging points around the city and has a wind turbine at Cathkin Braes in partnership with SSE. The council uses revenue from the sale of energy generated by the wind turbine to help fund a £100 affordable warmth dividend for city residents aged 80 and over.

The payment is designed to help them pay their winter heating bills.

All 700 new properties at the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village, which will become homes for city residents when the Games end, have solar arrays installed.

The homes are also connected to a district heating system.

Glasgow City Council currently has two solar arrays on schools.

There is a 49kWp array on St Benedicts Primary School in Easterhouse and a 4kwp array on Kings Park Primary School

in the south of the city.

Councillor Alastair Watson, Glasgow City Council’s Executive Member for Sustainability, said: “Glasgow is already a hub for renewables engineering and innovation.

Hundreds of people are employed in the sector in the city and the work of Sustainable Glasgow and Future City | Glasgow is opening up even more opportunities for green energy initiatives.

“We aim to become one of the most sustainable and resilient cities in Europe and are exploring the potential of a range of technologies which will help us cut emissions and secure energy supplies.

“This project aims to identify opportunities for communities, the council and companies to bring derelict gap sites back into use as productive solar farms generating electricity.

“Glasgow may not be the sunniest city in the world but there are already hundreds of solar arrays on buildings around the city which can harness diffused sunlight to generate electricity even when it’s cloudy!”

Professor Joe Clarke, who leads Strathclyde University’s input into the mapping exercise said: “We applaud the council’s foresight in providing open information on urban renewable energy potentials across the city as a means to foster a partnership approach to the development of low carbon energy supply solutions at the community scale.

Such an approach is an important ingredient of the Future City concept, which Glasgow is in the process of demonstrating.”

Frankie and Benny’s Easter Fundraising at The Fort

STAFF at the Glasgow Fort family restaurant brand Frankie & Benny’s have been putting the FUN back into fundraising over the Easter weekend.

Together with their very generous customers they managed to raise an Eggcellent amount of £2,200 for blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

There were a lot of fun and games in the Glasgow restaurant including, staff in fancy dress, prize every time scratch cards, easter egg hunts and egg and spoon races.

It was a fantastic occasion, and we are so delighted at the amount raised.

We would like to say a huge thank you to our extremely generous customers.

The General Manager of the restaurant Tomasz Wojcik said “It was a really fantastic occasion, great for us to be able to offer fun to our customers in return for some amazing donations.

The staff all feel very proud of the amount raised, and it is all down to our wonderful customers” Cathy Gilman, Chief Executive of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, said: “With one person diagnosed with a blood cancer every 15 minutes, the support from Frankie & Benny’s is so important.

Thank you on behalf of all the families we help.

Every penny raised helps us in our mission to beat blood cancer, by stopping people from dying and making patients’ lives better. We wish all the staff the very best of luck and hope the event goes well.”

To donate go to beatingbloodcancers.org.uk/ trgleisurebusiness

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PRINCE TO PLAY GLASGOW PRINCE is set to perform his first Glasgow headline show in almost two decades at The Hydro.

THE American singer songwriter who has not headlined in Glasgow for 19 years, is set to play The Hydro in just a matter of weeks.

The Purple Rain singer released some spontaneous gig dates which are set to take place in a matter of weeks.

These exclusive arena shows in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds are his first since his sold out residency at The O2 London in 2007.

Prince will perform at The Hydro on Thursday May 22.

Tickets go onsale on Friday May 2 at Midday and are

priced from £65 plus booking fees.

ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS WOE IAN Murray MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment, responding to the ONS’ revised estimate of the number of employees on zero-hours contracts, said: “These shocking figures show that since David Cameron became Prime Minister there has been huge increase in the number of people on zero-hours contracts.

It is a staggering illustration of the cost-of-living crisis under this Tory-led Government and a reminder that David Cameron and George Osborne are failing

to deliver a balanced recovery that works for all.

“The significant number of people on these contracts in Scotland is hugely worrying.

These figures would suggest the numbers on zero-hours contracts are higher than that previously estimated by the STUC. Whilst they offer flexibility for some, the widespread use of zero-hours contracts is incompatible with building a loyal, skilled and productive workforce in Scotland.

“Labour is clear that we will

outlaw zero-hours contracts where they exploit people, ensuring that people at work are protected and get a fair deal.

It’s time the Tory-led government and SNP Government matched our plans.

“Yet again, Alex Salmond has failed to match Labour’s commitment to end the exploitative use of zero-hours contracts and has presided over government contracts which use these unfair contracts.

He should work with Scottish Labour to tackle the problem now.”

PRE-TEEN DRINK AND DRUGS SHOCK

A UK-wide survey of councils published today finds that hundreds of pre-teens are being referred to specialist drug and alcohol treatment services because of potential substance abuse issues.

As the statistics were released under Freedom of Information laws, it emerged that children as young as 12 in Scotland are being referred for help over alcohol or drug abuse.

The survey asked councils about the age of referrals, which are carried out either when a child has started abusing substances themselves or if they are vulnerable through exposure to drug and alcohol misuse by a parent or other relative.

In one area, children as young as 12 have been referred for drinking and taking drugs themselves, while one child aged four has been referred because of their parents’ drink or drug problem.

Around Glasgow, there have been 22 referrals for either personal misuse or parental misuse, with the youngest child aged eight, while a child aged nine received help in the Borders.

Staff in Inverclyde and

Renfrewshire saw children as young as 14.

All other Scottish councils failed to respond to the request for information.

Treatment experts said the most common reason for children to come into contact with drugs and alcohol was through their parents, and preventative work was key to heading off misuse among youngsters.

Andrew Brown, director of programmes at charity Mentor UK, which works to protect children from drug and alcohol misuse, said he was shocked at the findings.

He said: “We think it is vital alcohol and drug education improve.

Our own survey of teachers suggests that, at the moment, delivery is inconsistent and that the norm is to timetable only one or two sessions a year.

“This may sound sufficient, but evidence would suggest that longer programmes that systematically build skills and values are much more likely to prevent young people from coming to harm than one-off lessons.”

“The Freedom of Information request provided in response to a press inquiry included details

of children affected by parental substance misuse.

“We can confirm the youngest person in South Ayrshire referred to specialist services for their own substance misuse was aged 12, similar to those in other local authority areas.

“We work in partnership with organisations to support individuals, families and communities affected by substance misuse and will continue to use every means possible to tackle the harm caused by substance misuse.”

More than half – 59 per cent – received treatment after taking cannabis, while a third were treated for alcohol misuse.

A Scottish Government spokesman said: “Substance misuse education is delivered in schools through Curriculum for Excellence.

By educating children about substance misuse and the impact it can have on their life and health, this can help them make the right choices in the future.

“We are committed to supporting local agencies to ensure fast and effective protection for all children and young people at risk from substance misuse issues.”

An Invitation to hear about Marie Curie’s new Glasgow North Fundraising Group

MARIE Curie Cancer Care is looking to form a new Fundraising Group in the Marie Curie Hospice area.

Susan Cuthbert, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie would like to invite supporters from Springburn, Balornock, Barmulloch, Cowlairs, Royston, Sighthill, Milton, and other surrounding areas to an information evening about fundraising in your area.

• Tuesday 6th May at the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow.

• Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served from 7pm and the meeting will start at 7.15pm.

At this informal meeting you will hear first-hand about our services including; the hospice,

the Marie Curie Nurses who work in and around Glasgow, how the money we raise is spent and find out more about what it means to belong to a local fundraising group.

Marie Curie – Fundraising Groups Marie Curie Cancer Care is currently developing a network of Fundraising Groups across the UK and the results from 2012 into 2013 have been incredible, especially in the current climate.

Group members can make an enormous difference locally by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support the Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow which provides expert care and the

best possible quality of life, totally free, for people with cancer and other illnesses.

The groups are a chance to socialise, have fun, get involved in your community and raise funds to provide care to terminally ill people in your area. You can find out more by visiting www.mariecurie.org.uk/groups I hope you can join us on Tuesday 6th May at the Marie Curie Hospice at 7pm. You are very welcome to bring along a friend.

Please RSVP to Susan Cuthbert: 0141 557 7561 or susan. cuthbert@mariecurie.org.uk

info@thegenn.co.uk

A thank you to Baillieston community council and our other readers who pointed out our error in listing local MSPs and councillors. Please accept our apologies for our mistake.

Hopefully your councillors and Msps will take up our available platform and allow not only us at The Genn but also our readers to know who they are and what they are doing for you their constituents.

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GENN Commonwealth Countdown GLASGOW 2014 this week announced around £1million worth of Supported Business Contracts for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Supported Business Sector provides employment to people with disabilities and a potential pathway into the open labour market. Employing around 1,000 people and with a turnover of more than £32million per annum, Glasgow 2014 has awarded five Games-related contracts to four Scottish-supported businesses.

The announcement solidifies Glasgow 2014’s pledge that a business legacy will be secured by Scotland’s hosting of the Games and boasts of the lasting physical, social and economic benefits for the people of Scotland.

Successful contract winners Glasgow-based RSBi will provide a Logistics Workforce for the Athletes’ Village, as well producing curtains for use at the Games. Councillor Paul Carey, Convener of the Regeneration and the Economy Policy Development Committee, Glasgow City Council, said: “Glasgow businesses and organisations have won more than £180million of Games-related contracts so far, leaving a tremendous economic legacy for the city. I am delighted by the news that RSBi has been successful in gaining two new contracts, and I wish them and

BOLT MAY YET APPEAR AT GAMES USAIN Bolt may still compete at the Commonwealth Games this summer, according our latest reports Louise Martin, the vice-chair of the 2014 organising committee, accepts that the Jamaican sprinter may not compete in the three events he has won at the last two Olympic Games – the 100 and 200 metres and the 4x100m relay.

But she thinks that any lingering doubts Bolt may have about competing will be dispelled if, as expected, he takes part in the Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand Prix just two weeks before the Games.

The Grand Prix, part of the IAAF Diamond League, will be held at Hampden, the athletics venue for the Games.

With tax concessions already in place, Martin is sure that everything possible is being done to welcome Bolt to the Games.

“We know that he will almost certainly be in

the Diamond League two weeks before the opening ceremony for Glasgow,” said Martin, who is also honorary secretary of the Commonwealth Games Federation, the global governing body for the four-yearly event.

“Once he gets into the Diamond League and sees the atmosphere at Hampden, I think he’ll want to make another appearance there.

“Everybody has been working with him. I think he would genuinely like to be here.

He’s got a house in London and we now have dispensation from taxes and all of that sort of thing.

Putting all of that together, I would say I’m 95 per cent certain that he will be here.

What he will do, I don’t know. I’d love to see him run all three.

Mind you, he’s got to win his trials yet, and the Jamaican trials are difficult. But it would be great even if it’s only one event

GLASGOW 2014 ANNOUNCE £1MILLION CONTRACTS

the other firms every success.”

The workforce contract includes manual handling of materials at the Village, while the second contract is a specialist package including supply, installation and removal of curtains and blinds in the residential accommodation of athletes and team officials.

Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, Fergus Ewing, said: “By helping people with disabilities to maintain and

improve their overall independence and wellbeing, this announcement also reflects the crucial role supported businesses have in building a healthier and fairer Scotland.”

Dovetail, one of the companies involved will provide 7,500 single size mattress protectors, and fellow company Haven, who will supply around 17,000 laundry bags for the Athletes Village.

Ian Reid, Glasgow 2014 Chief Financial Officer, said:

“Glasgow 2014 is delighted that the award of these Supported Business Contracts opens up opportunities for local companies both ahead of the Commonwealth Games and beyond.”

Beltane (now known as North Lanarkshire Industries) will distribute batonbearer uniforms for the domestic sector of the Queen’s Baton Relay as well as being contracted to provide 7,500 pillows for the Athletes’ Village.

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GENN Commonwealth Countdown

PLANS TO HELP KEEP GLASGOW RUNNING AT GAMES TIME DETAILED DETAILED plans for traffic management around venues in Glasgow during this summer’s Commonwealth Games have been revealed today, Thursday 24 April.

The announcement by the Get Ready Glasgow campaign coincides with a further round of information sessions for business being held during April and May to cover specific plans around what travel and parking options are available.

Temporary traffic management measures being brought in for the Games are intended to protect residents and businesses around competition venues from informal spectator parking.

They will also ensure Games related transport, including that provided for athletes and officials, is able to get to venues in time.

The plans are also designed to manage the flow of spectators to and from venues, ensuring that they arrive and exit events as quickly and as safely as possible and have been designed to make sure that walking, cycling and public transport are the best ways to get to the Games encouraging spectators to leave their cars at home.

Within 10 minutes’ walk of a venue, parking restrictions are likely to be in force in order to protect residents and businesses.

Some restrictions and diversions may also be in place within 20 minutes’ walk.

To help residents and businesses with their planning, a series of maps have been produced to provide a venue by venue guide of the traffic management and parking measures that will be in place in the run

up to and during the Games.

George Vincent, Project Management and Design Manager, said: “Glasgow will be open for business throughout the Games, but it won’t be business as usual.

Now is the right time to plan ahead and find out how you might be affected.

“If you live or work near a venue, we are putting in place measures to keep your community moving and help make sure you can enjoy being at the very heart of Glasgow’s biggest ever celebration.

“We’re already working closely with businesses across the city to make sure they know what these changes mean for them - and we will be returning to venues next month to talk to local people, share the latest information and answer any questions they have as we approach the Games.”

John Fryer, Glasgow 2014 Transport Manager, said: “The success of the Games doesn’t start and end inside the Games venues - we want to make sure that everyone attending the Games is able to get around the city quickly, safely and easily.

“We are encouraging spectators to walk, cycle, use public transport or use a park-and-ride site to get to venues.

The measures in the Traffic Management and Parking plans are integral to making this as easy as possible for spectators.

“We are also committed to making sure that the people who live, work and operate businesses in this fantastic host city are able to go about their days with minimal impact.

This is central to all our trans-

port plans.”

Hugh Gillies, Head of Transport Scotland’s 2014 team said: “Business and journey planning is crucial for organisations in and around the city to ensure they can enjoy all the Games has to offer while still operating as close to usual as possible.

This is also key to keeping Glasgow and Scotland moving during the summer.

“The plans being shared by Get Ready Glasgow have been developed in partnership with a number of organisations, including Transport Scotland, and we would encourage anyone who thinks they will be affected to attend one of the business briefing sessions.”

Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “We were told that April would be the key month when we would get all the information, and we’re encouraged that details of the specific traffic and transport measures around the Games venues are now being revealed.

“We called some time ago for easy access to information and support as early as is practical, and to that end we’ve had regular meetings with the City Council and the 2014 Organising Committee.

“It’s good that information is being supplied as early as possible, allowing businesses to start to plan their operations during the 11 days of the Games.

“We urge all businesses to really think about their plans and to make full use of the suite of tools available on the getreadyglasgow.com website.”

Glasgow is a city familiar with running large events and local residents and businesses around

major venues like Hampden, Celtic Park and Ibrox will already be aware of the impact a large event has on the local area.

However, the Commonwealth Games will be unique - many of the venues will be used across the day and evening, more than one group of spectators may come and go from a venue in any one day and a large number of the venues will host sporting action every day for the full 11 days of the Games.

As a result, the traffic management plans required are, in many cases, different from the plans normally used around existing venues during other types of events.

Further detail on this is available through workshops already under way run for businesses.

At these workshops, travel advisors will help businesses understand what this means for

them.

A second series of community information events at or near venues are being held in May where residents and businesses will receive more information from Get Ready Glasgow on how they will be affected by the Games.

This will include information on local parking arrangements and details on how to get parking permits.

The traffic management plans are the second major transport update to be shared through the Get Ready Glasgow campaign.

It follows the publication of the Games Route Network (GRN) which was made available to residents and businesses earlier this month.

Glasgow City Council is investing £4.5million in the GRN, which includes upgrades to CCTV and traffic signals; in-

vestment in more variable message signs, and improvements to junctions, signing and lining – all of which will create a legacy for Glasgow’s network after the Games.

The Commonwealth Games will touch the lives of everyone in the city, in some way shape or form.

The event will also change how the city functions and operates for its duration.

Get Ready Glasgow is the campaign to help people across Glasgow plan ahead for the Games.

Glasgow residents and businesses can sign up at www.getreadyglasgow.com for the latest updates on travel and transport and businesses can also register for the Travel Advice for Business workshops.

Get Ready Glasgow is also on Twitter @getreadyglasgow.

SCOTTISH GOLD FOR COMMONWEALTH AWARD A RARE form of Scottish gold will play a key part at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Around six grams of the rare 18 carat material has been sourced from the Kildonan Burn – which runs near Helmsdale in Sutherland – and was panned by hand by gold panners and local school children.

David Grevemberg, Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive, said: “Our deepest thanks go to everyone in Helmsdale, the school children and local people who were involved in not only gathering this special and unique gold,

but in making this wonderful donation happen.

“What better way to ensure Scotland’s contribution to the Commonwealth Games movement lives on than with this tangible and glittering addition to the David Dixon Trophy.”

The gold was gathered from the burn at Baile an Or, Gaelic for ‘Town of Gold’ at the site of the original Scottish gold rush of 1868 when a local man first found gold in the water.

Some 500 prospectors subsequently made their way to the Strath of Kildonan

by the spring of 1869 in search of their fortune.

The Timespan Museum and Arts Centre donated the gold to the Commonwealth Games Federation. Louise Martin, Honorary Secretary of the Commonwealth Games Federation, said: “The David Dixon Award encapsulates all the values of the Commonwealth, rewarding one single athlete, not just based on their performance but on a wider contribution to their team and their commitment to the fair play spirit of the Games.

“The fact that this trophy will now

carry a little bit of Scotland to all future Games will serve as a wonderful reminder of Glasgow 2014 and Scotland’s contribution to the Commonwealth Games movement.”

The David Dixon Award will be given to an athlete based on their performance, spirit of fair play and overall contribution to their team.

First introduced at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, the David Dixon Award is named after the former honorary secretary of the Commonwealth Games Federation

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GENN READERS URGED TO BACK VITAL FAMILY HOLIDAY SERVICE THE Caravan Project was established in 1985 and owns two holiday homes situated at the Berwick-Upon-Tweed holiday park.

Every year the charity provides families living in poverty and facing challenging circumstances a one-week respite break from home The small voluntary run Caravan Project is up against the biggest and best-known charities in a public vote to crown the People’s Choice Award winners at the Scottish Charity Awards organised by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO).

The Caravan Project is urging The GENN readers to support them by casting their vote at: http://scvo.org.uk/charity-awards/the-caravan-project Shortlisted in recognition

of their 30 years service in the North West of Glasgow and for their plans to establish a similar service in the North East of Glasgow this year, the project supports 60 families every year. The Caravan Project is working with a number of local organisations to set up a Family Holiday Co-operative for families living in the north east of Glasgow.

Margaret Nisbet, Chairperson and volunteer with the project for over 20 years said: “The families we support are living on low income and facing challenging circumstances such as illness, bereavement or relationship breakdown. For them the holiday they cannot afford is not a luxury – it’s a lifeline!”

Jamie Mallan, Development Officer with The Caravan Pro-

ject said: “Last year the winning charity received 7,000 public votes. As a small charity we don’t have the same level of resources or public profile as a majority of the other entries in this years awards so we have a mountain to climb if we are to win. That’s why we are asking The GENN readers to show their support for this much loved, and much needed service.”

“These awards are an important chance to acknowledge the impact these people make and how they help to make Scotland a better place to live for everyone.”

Public voting closes on 12th May and the winner will be announced at an award ceremony in the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on 5 June 2014.

Glasgow 2014: Lottery grant for East End A NEW community centre will be built next to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Athlete’s Village.

The Dalmarnock Legacy Hub project has been boosted a £1.25m grant from the Big Lottery Fund.

Led by the Peoples Development trust, the hub has also received £3m of funding from the Scottish government.

Organisers say the new centre will provide a multi-purpose space for a range of community activities and local services.

The Big Lottery Fund an-

nounced the award from its Growing Community Assets fund to the People’s Development Trust.

Big Lottery Fund Scotland chairwoman Maureen McGinn, said: “Our Growing Community Assets fund shows just what can be achieved when a group of people are encouraged to take control of, and develop, their own local assets.

“The new Dalmarnock Legacy Hub is a wonderful example of a community-owned and managed project that will have a huge impact on the regeneration of this part of

Glasgow’s east end.”

She added: “On top of that it will also leave a lasting legacy from the 2014 Games that will continue to bring new social and economic opportunities to local people for years to come.”

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SHOW COMMITMENT TO LIVING WAGE BOB Doris, MSP for Glasgow region, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that it will further strengthen its commitment to the living wage in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The Bill already contains provisions which will allow the Scottish Government to issue statutory guidance on workforce matters, including remuneration, in procurement.

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced further amendments on last Wednesday: when making procurement decisions, public authorities will be required to consider a contractor’s approach to pay and the living wage; and secondly, authorities will have to explicitly set out, in their procurement strategies, how they

will ensure that contractors pay the living wage.

Bob Doris said: “It was the SNP who introduced the living wage for all Government and NHS employees, and I am delighted that these amendments to the Procurement Bill will strengthen that commitment.

“These changes will require public authorities, during the selection of a contractor, to consider that contractor’s approach to pay and the living wage, and to set out publicly the steps that they take to do this.

This sends out a very strong message, encouraging contractors to pay their staff fairly.

“Predictably, Labour have said the changes don’t go far enough.

Unfortunately for them, when they were in power in Scotland, they themselves failed to pay workers the living wage, including NHS staff.

Their demands are also impractical as they would break EU rules, as even Labour-controlled Glasgow City Council have acknowledged.

“The Scottish Government have also made clear their commitment to increasing the minimum wage at least in line with inflation, something consecutive UK Governments have failed to do.

Unfortunately, control of the minimum wage is currently reserved to Westminster, but with independence we can ensure that workers’ earnings will never again fall behind the cost of living.”

Referendum 2014: What’s in it for carers?

THERE are over 650,000 carers in Scotland, although there are thousands more hidden carers who are not being supported by services.

Three out of five of us will become carers at some stage in our lives and 1 in 10 of us is already fulfilling some sort of caring role.

The value of care provided by carers in Scotland is £10,347,400,000 a year The National Carer Organisations in Scotland are bringing together both sides of the independence debate at two events for carers, and the first took place Monday 28 April with Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP. The second event takes place on 9 May with Scottish Labour leader, Johann Lamont MSP. These events allow Scotland’s unpaid carers to find out more about the referendum and what each outcome would mean for them and the people they care for.

Each representative have the opportunity to introduce

the arguments for and against independence before answering questions from carers in attendance or who have submitted questions in advance.

Florence Burke, Director of Carers Trust Scotland, said: “There are over 650,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, which is a significant portion of the voting population.

To date, carers’ issues have been widely ignored in this debate. In order for them to make an informed choice they need opportunities such as these to question decision makers.

Both sides of the independence debate need to clearly outline their vision for Scotland’s future, what the impact on carers and those they care for will be and how they plan to ensure that unpaid carers are recognised and valued.”

Fiona Collie, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Carers Scotland, said: “There are many issues that affect carers including health and care, welfare and employment as well as the wider eco-

nomic future of Scotland.

Carers want to know more about the impact of their vote and what difference this could make to their lives as carers and to the people that they care for.

That’s why we helped organise this event: for carers to hear more and ask the questions that they want answers to.”

Claire Cairns from The Coalition of Carers Scotland added: “We all want to be fully informed when we come to cast our vote and for many carers this means looking particularly at the future impact on the health and care services which they rely on.

How will it affect their role as a carer and the services provided to the person they care for?

Which outcome will deliver greater improvements to their lives?

These are the questions which carers want answered and these meeting will provide carers with the forum to ask them.”

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Connect Community Trust

CONNECT Community Trust (previously Wellhouse & Provanhall Community Trust) was established in 2003 and over the past 10 years has continued to grow and develop services for local people of Greater Easterhouse and the East End of Glasgow.

Connect is managed by a Board of local people from the area which ensures that it is focussed on the needs of local people.

Four community facilities have been established in the Wellhouse & Provanhall areas of Greater Easterhouse.

• The hub; 49 Wellhouse Crescent, G33 4LA; community regeneration & education and employment facility

• hubSports; 39 Wellhouse Crescent, G33 4HG; community-run sports facility • The Connie; 39 Conisbourgh Road, G34; community regeneration & education and employment facility • Innerzone; 17 Newhills Road, G33 4HH; a youth facility Each facility compliments each other, all providing an open door policy and a wide range of FUN, SUPPORTIVE & FRIENDLY services for people of any area.

The following information will give you a taste of just some of the services available, some of the success stories and details of how to get involved whatever your age, reasons or abilities!

Employment Advice, Training, Work Experience and Volunteering

THROUGHOUT all of the Trust facilities and activities there are opportunities for people to get involved… young people, adults, elderly we will help you start an activity or you can help out with an existing activity!

Volunteering; Connect will give you the opportunity to learn a new skill, gain work experience to improve your CV and employment prospects, start an activity that you would like to see in your area, gain qualifications or simply just get out of the house and make new friends.

Whatever your reasons, come in for a chat.

Some of the current volunteer opportunities available include: • Catering • Youth Work • Sports Activities • Minibus Driving • Maintenance & Cleaning • Music Clubs • Clothes shop assistant Training is one of the key focusses of Connect, which is delivered either direct by trained staff internally or working in partnership with other organisations , particularly Glasgow Kelvin College.

Over the past year 344 peo-

ple have gained a qualification or new skill with opportunities in the following available: • Heartstart Training • Child Protection Training • IT Classes • Music Industry Training • First Aid • Food Hygiene • Interview Techniques • Introduction to Social Care • Sports Coaching Awards • Dynamic Youth Awards • Youth Acheivement Awards Just to name but a few! To access any of the training or to find out more just pop in to one of our facilities Young People over the past 3 years have been supported through the Community Jobs Scotland initiative.

11 young people from throughout the East End have gained valuable work experience and skills through the period of employment as Music Assistant, Café Assistant, Administrators and Youth Workers.

2 of the placements have now become sessional workers with the Trust and 7 have gone on to other employment.

Keep an eye out on the Connect facebook page and within our facilities for information on more opportunities coming up!

THE Peoples Gateway is the first point of contact for anyone looking to make a change or get support.

Working in partnership with the local housing associations and the Job Centre we are able to provide support for people to look for a job, changes in circumstances, universal job match, advise on benefits, government gateway accounts, CVs and job applications.

The Job Clubs operate: The hub, 49 Wellhouse Crescent, Wellhouse, G33 (Tel: 0141 781 2132)

Mon 10am to 4pm; Tues 10am to 1230; Wed 10am to 4pm; Thurs 10am to 1230 & Fri 11am to 1pm The Connie, 39 Conisborough Road, Provanhall, G34 (Tel: 0141 773 4461) Tues 10am to 2pm; Thurs 10am to 2pm We have supported over 159 local people to secure employment in the last year to find work and access to computers is a must these days with the new benefits systems in place and we can provide every member of the job club with a username to use the Glasgow Kelvin College computers within our centres.

With trained and knowledgeable staff on hand every day PLUS 3 computer classes throughout the week that are supported by a tutor from Glasgow Kelvin College the impossible or the fear factor will disappear.

Computer classes operate: The hub, 49 Wellhouse Crescent, Wellhouse (Tel: 0141 781 2132) Flexible Learning/Basic Computing;

Tues & Thurs 1pm to 3pm Computer Skills for Employment/Job Search; Fri 1pm to 3pm If you would like support in any of the above come along to the hub or the Connie on any of the days or call for more information and an appointment.

“After being made redundant, Liz joined the Job club and Futures programme, Liz suffered from anxiety and low self esteem through the redundancy, we offered support through one-to-one sessions and within 2 months we had helped to secure her a position in a doctors surgery.”

Lynette McKechnie, Peoples Gateway Co-ordinator says: “We connect with our clients in a special way, we don’t rush them, there is no timescale - it takes as long as it takes, everyone leaves our office with something!

It could be a CV - an email address or a kind word - and you never know they may end up with a job!”

hubSports - PRIVATE HIRE COMPETITIVE RATES AVAILABLE!!

DANCE COMPETITIONS….Hall available with 500 seats and tables for hire CHILDRENS BIRTHDAY PARTIES… Large hall available for private hire. Bouncy Castle, Ball Pool and other equipment to make a fun.

PRICES - £60 for 2 hrs hire - £50 for Bouncy Castle Please note: that special price deals apply for full day bookings of hubSports – call for more details 0141 781 4944

SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES AT HUBSPORTS DAY TIME ACTIVITY Mon 5.00pm to 6.00pm Football League – Youth clubs under 12s Mon 5.00pm to 6.00pm Football League – Youth clubs under 18s Mon 6.00pm to 8.00pm Tae Kwon Do Tue 5.00pm to 6.30pm East End Phoenix Football Tue 7.00pm to 8.00pm Rangers Boys Club Wed 5.00pm to 6.30pm East End Phoenix Football Wed 6.00pm to 7.00pm HUB F.C Wed 7.00pm to 8.00pm Rangers Boys Club Thu 10.30am to 11.30am Mini Kickers

(under 5 yr olds, parents must stay) Thu 5.00pm to 6.30pm East End Phoenix Thu 5.00pm to 7.00pm Grace Dance School Thu 7.00pm to 9.00pm Rangers Boys Club Fri 6.00pm to 9.00pm Twilight Basketball (10+ yr olds) Sat 12noon to 2.00pm Tae Kwon Do Sat 6.00pm to 8.00pm Commonwealth Project (Under 12s) ALSO……Sunday - Roller Disco Phone for information and dates for the next session

hubSports is a community-run sports facility and we’re always looking for new ideas.

Call Tam on 0141 781 4944 or e-mail hubsports@connect-ct.org.uk to discuss your ideas!

Inside

Price List for Hall Hire

Full Hall Basketball/5-aside football/Netball

Half Hall Aerobics/Dance Class Court Hire Badminton/Table Tennis Outdoor 7-aside floodlit pitch

£30 per hour (weekend) £22 per hour (week days) £15 per hour £7 per hour £33 per hour

Multi-Sports & Dance – FREE! hubSports Football League – FREE! Every WEDNESDAY – 3.45 TO 4.45PM – 5 to 12 yr olds WITH trained sports workers this session is great FUN! Some activities are on every week but with new activities also on offer it’s a chance to try something new or get better at something every week.

With Badminton, Dance, Aerobics, Dodge Ball, Tennis, Basketball and much more on offer there is something for everyone!

Just bring your young per-

son along or to find out more contact Eddie on emurdoch@ connect-ct.org.uk or call 0141 781 4944 for more information.

Sundays and Mondays from 4.30pm – FREE - Youth Groups welcome.

OVER the past 2 years every Sunday and Monday night has seen the pitches of hubsports become a hive of activity.

Young people aged 5 to 21 yrs old have taken part in the hubSports football league.

With a mix of youth clubs and individuals coming along from all areas of the East End,

there is a chance for everyone to get involved and either just have fun and keep fit, learn new skills on the pitch and compete regularly in matches throughout the year.

If you would like to join the football league, for FREE, contact emurdoch@connect-ct.org.uk or call 0141 781 2132.

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“Great value for money” “Staff friendly and polite”

39 Conisborough Road, Provanhall, G34 9QN Tel: 0141 773 4461 Highlights • Knitting and Sewing Club; every Tuesday night • IT Classes every Tues, Thursday and Friday • Bingo every Wednesday night • Lunch Club every Wednesday for over 50s “I’ve learned dress making at the Knitting & Sewing Club….new summer wardrobe will be coming soon!”

“Lunch club is fabulous, I’ve been coming for years and catch up with new and old friends. The volunteers are really friendly and make a yummy 3-course meal every week.”

The Connie - Café Menu Breakfast Full Breakfast £3.00 Roll Sausage or Bacon £1.30 Roll Black Pudding £1.30 Roll P/Scone or egg £1.00 Doubler £1.80 Any Doubler with egg/scone £1.50 Tripler £2.20 Any Tripler with egg/scone £2.00

Toast/Toasties Toast & Beans £1.30 Toast & Any Egg £1.45 French Toast £1.45 B.L.T £1.50 Cheese Toastie £1.45 Cheese & Tomato £1.50 Cheese & Onion £1.50 Cheese & Tuna/Ham £2.00

Rolls/Sandwiches Cheese or Ham Tuna or Chicken Tuna & Sweetcorn/Onion Cheese & Ham

Baguettes Cheese or Ham Tuna or Chicken Tuna & Sweetcorn Cheese & Ham

£1.40 £1.60 £1.70 £1.70

Specials Classic Burger Cheese Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Fillet Burger Fish & Chips Chips, Pie & Beans

£2.00 £2.20 £2.00 £2.30 £2.00 £1.50

Hot Food Chips £1.20 With curry/gravy or cheese £1.50 Cheese for chips 20p Omelettes extra fillings + 20p £1.30 Macaroni cheese & chips £2.00 Jumbo Hot Dog £1.00

Kids menu available just ask a member of staff.

Teas, coffees and juice also available.

FREE INTERNET ACCESS!! JOB CLUB…and much more!!!

49 Wellhouse Crescent, G33 4LA Tel: 0141 781 2132

Opening Times Every Thursday at The Hub (49 Wellhouse Crescent, Glasgow, G33 4LA)

Every Tuesday at the Connie (39 Conisbourough Road, Glasgow, G34 9QN)

10am to 2.30pm

“Great place to meet up with friends, never bored and always a laugh” “I love the music studio, we get to sing and even write our own songs” Highlights • Girlzone every Tues 6pm to 8pm • Boys Only every Wed 6pm to 8pm • Every Saturday night; tournaments, cookery, competitions and music studio 6pm to 9pm for over 12 yr olds • Every Friday afternoon; games, arts & crafts, table tennis and karaoke 3.30pm to 5.30pm for under 12 yr olds

A place where clothes get a 2nd chance!

Interview, children’s and casual clothing! … handbags, belts, shoes, jewellery, suits, skirts, ties, coats and accessories……

Call 0141 781 2132 or info@connect-ct.org.uk for more information or for donations.

SOUNDHIRE Glasgow is a social enterprise and a non-profit organisation.

There is one share in our company which is owned by the charity Connect Community Trust.

Our ethics and ethos set us apart from most entertainment agencies, we not only look to supply the best in entertainment, we also run workshops for care homes, respite homes

COMING SOON!!!!!

THE most recent venture for Connect Community Trust is the newly established Re-Connect Glasgow, a furniture reuse and recycling project.

Having just signed the lease for 90 Camlachie

£1.10 £1.50 £1.60 £1.50

Street near the Forge Retail (you might know of it as the big blue building with ladders hanging outside it!).

Well, watch that space…..that big blue building will soon be a vibrant and exciting furniture shop which provides opportunities for training, employment and work experience.

Connect looks forward to updating you on the future developments of this project! For more information call Pauline on 0141 781 2132.

& people with learning difficulties.

Our workshops are also soon to feature in Colleges, Schools, Prisons & Hospitals. Soundhire’s unique training programme looks to open doors into the music industry and change lives for local communities.

We supply DJ’s & musicians for pubs & restaurants whether it be a lively set to get your pub jumping or the perfect accompaniment music to a lovely meal or special event.

We run a corporate arm which only uses the highest qualified musicians for your most special events.

We are proud to say we comply with the Musician Union’s terms and legislation, and also hand pick our musicians from a collective of the most prestigious music schools in Scotland and the UK. For enquires please contact info@soundhireglasgow.co.uk O: 0141 771 3134

LAST BUT NOT LEAST……A HUGE THANK YOU!!!

THE Board of Directors of Connect Community Trust and Pauline Smith, Manager of the Trust take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to ALL of the Staff, Volunteers, Placements and Funders of the Trust for their continued support of the work over the past 10 years!

Pauline Smith, says “this ar-

ticle is just a taster of the work that goes on in the Trust, but none of it has been possible without the sheer determination and commitment from the staff and volunteers.

Over the past 10 years we’ve made some huge changes in the areas that we work in but it’s not easy.

Every member of the Con-

nect team goes over and above what’s asked of them and it’s a great pleasure to be part of it all.

It’s not often I get the chance to say thank you to them all publicly but I’m very proud of all the work that everyone does and the achievements to date and going forward are a credit to all of them!”

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Don’t be denied your education “IS it not alarming that illiteracy ravishes and lays to waste the poorest among us?” pointed out John Bird in a recent article in ‘The Big Issue’.

He should know a thing or two about the printed word: after all, he is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of that very magazine.

He made it brutally plain that if you wanted to keep people back, then deny them their education.

He further pointed out that education increases an individual’s mobility out of poverty.

The right to an education has been embodied in the European Convention on Human Rights since 1952, and obliges all signatories to guarantee that right.

Further to this, article 13 of the United Nations’ International Covenant on Economic, Social, Cultural Rights, of 1966, guarantees this right on a global scale.

Acquiring an education – at whatever level – is one of the most important forms of self-improvement.

It helps to broadens peo-

ple’s outlook, making them understand other cultures, religions and places, and thus help in appreciating what our world is all about.

An education provides individuals with the ability to develop their full potential, a by-product of which is developing an interest in a number of other fields, perhaps mainly cultural, which would be important in the spiritual well-being of an individual, leading to a better quality of life and improving interaction between people.

Education helps to provide a very important and valuable human capital base to the economy.

A developed economy by its very nature creates a maximum focus for the creation of jobs, and therefore as a result creates wealth.

The whole purpose of education can be summed up by allowing the learner to apply themselves into thinking ‘bigger and better’.

Education is not just about the young at school, but should be perceived as an on-going lifelong activity.

Community Learning and Development (CLD) is an initiative about helping to develop people’s skills, knowledge and confidence using a number of approaches.

This is a Community-based strategy using local community buildings such as schools and community centres.

An example of this is the Glasgow East Learning Network, which is centred around Glasgow Kelvin College (formerly John Wheatley College which merged with Stow College and North Glasgow College in 2013).

The motivator behind the Glasgow East Learning Network (GELN) is to help people to learn, help them to develop skills such as IT and to be able to find local community information.

It is aimed at people who are living and working in the East End of Glasgow.

The approach to learning is informal and is not dependant on being an actual enrolled student at Glasgow Kelvin College as a pre-requisite.

There is no age barrier either.

This is open to all to take advantage of the many opportunities on offer.

The network is centred around Glasgow Kelvin College, which is the pivotal organisation in this network and is the centre of operations connecting learning centres

located throughout the East End of Glasgow giving free access to broadband.

The College works in partnership with a number of local organisations, chiefly among them being Glasgow City Council’s Community Planning Teams, Glasgow Life,

Glasgow Regeneration Agency, voluntary organisations, and a number of local housing associations.

On enrolment, if you decide to be a student, you will be given an E-mail account which will allow you to access computers at all venues,

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Courses are usually informal and content can be discussed in advance to ensure that the chosen course(s) is/ are appropriate to your individual needs.

The remit of GELN is essentially to give East Enders access to high-quality community-based broadband internet, on top of which to supply courses on IT skills development with access to on-line learning at their learning centres scattered throughout the East End. Another very important part of their brief is to help with literacy and numeracy skills.

If need be, on-line conferencing facilities can be made available.

The most popular courses tend to be on IT usually because a large number of learners are Job Seekers.

As Veronica Telfer, Project Co-ordinator at Tollcross Advice and Learning Centre explains, Job Seekers are sent to centres such as hers to be taught IT skills in order to find a job.

This is because Job Seekers have to apply for jobs on-line via the Government’s official website.

This is something they cannot do at home because the unemployed are unable to afford a computer and are therefore heavily reliant on centres such as hers.

They have to learn to use computers for job-hunting

rather than for leisure or social purposes such as sending E-mails.

The job seekers are guided in constructing CVs and how to send them as attachments, for example, in their on-line job applications.

Veronica also points out that people are more keen to learn nowadays - especially IT skills.

This is because more learning centres are available and IT technology is now seen as being more common and main-

stream, whereas a decade, or so, ago it was still perceived as novel and peripheral.

A number of GELN learning centres are purpose-built and the staff are welcoming.

The GELN’s “Pathfinder” website (envisioned to be the

community ‘portal’) has been set-up as a local information service giving details of the activities of the local community organisations and development agencies. (http://www. eastglasgow.co.uk/learning/ index.html) GELN has an enabling role in the regeneration of the East End of Glasgow by empowering people.

This is accomplished by the development of skills to make them more competitive in the jobs market.

It has been estimated that in the whole of Glasgow there are up to 65,000 adults that could benefit from support with numeracy and literacy tuition.

Some of these adults live in the East End and who would benefit enormously from GELN’s outreach.

All the activities of the network take place in the local community-based premises throughout the East End such as community centres, youth clubs, local schools, artsbased organisations, and the Bridge at Easterhouse.

If you are interested, then any of the aforementioned should be your first port of call. (A list of GELN learning centres is given in:- http:// www.eastglasgow.co.uk/learning/learn_centr.html ) Because Glasgow Kelvin

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The U3A movement is supported by its national organisation, the Third Age Trust, and there are almost 1000 venues throughout the UK where the elderly can pursue a course.

For the venue closest to you, visit their website: www. u3a.org.uk .

For some courses funding is available in the form of the Skills Development Scotland

College includes the former North Glasgow and Stow Colleges (which merged with John Wheatley College, the original pivotal seat of learning in the Glasgow East Learning Network), there is little doubt that this network will expand to be considerably larger than it is at present.

Age should not be seen as a barrier to education.

Research has shown that

the decline in mental acuity as most people age is not as problematic as one would suspect, physical decline is more pronounced, however.

Growing old does not mean that you have a fixed mind-set.

The modern phenomenon of “silver surfers” i.e. elderly people who have taken it upon themselves to embrace the difficulties of computing, is proof of the mind’s flexibil-

Individual Learning Account, up to a maximum of £200.

You can check your entitlement by visiting their website: www.myworldofwork.co.uk/ section/funding .

If you are interested in taking up a course, the following websites may be useful to you:Glasgow Community Learning: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=7399 ; Glasgow’s Learning Online: http://www. glasgowslearning.org.uk/ ; Maryhill Community Educa-

tion: http:// adulteducationfinder.co.uk/ city-glasgow/1051595-adulteducation-maryhill-comunity-education-centre.html ; Centre for Open Studies: h t t p : / / w w w. g l a . a c . u k / s e r vices/centreforopenstudies/ ; Community Education Service: http://www.glasgowonline.co.uk/info/5884/ ; Adult Education in Glasgow: www. adulteducationfinder.co.uk/ city-glasgow.html ; http:// glasgow.cylex-uk/adult%20 education.html .

ity of learning at any age, and therefore one should never stop learning.

To that end, the University of the Third Age (U3A) was set up so that retired and semi-retired people could come together and learn a subject at depth – not for qualifications – but for the sheer enjoyment of learning.

As a spokesperson for U3A said:

Learning to Grow Together – Camlachie Community Garden Do you want to get healthy by learning how to grow your own fruit and vegetables? Or perhaps you might want to meet new people whilst making a positive contribution to improving your community? If this sounds like you then look no further than the Camlachie Community Garden.

West of Scotland Housing Association’s Regeneration Services Team secured funding from Glasgow City Council’s Stalled Spaces initiative to turn the existing community garden into a new growing space. G31 Centre staff have been working to improve the site and have installed new raised beds and planters for the whole community to use. The community garden gives local people and G31 centre users a place to grow their own food and create a vibrant community resource.

Working with Playbuster’s ‘Grow Green with Glasgow’s East End’ team, we are providing a free six week ‘Grow Your Own’ workshop in the G31 Centre on Tuesdays from 1pm – 3pm, starting on the 6th May. If you are interested in taking park and learning new skills just contact Heather at Playbusters on 0141 551 0071 or by e-mail at: heather@playbusters.org.uk.

Staff from Grow Green already provide the service across a number of communities in Glasgow’s East End and will provide all the advice and support you will need to get things growing.

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Play on Pedals is ‘A games legacy for Glasgow’, confirms Glasgow City Council PLAY on Pedals, a new project funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and winner of the 2014 Dream Fund, has just been recognised as a games legacy for Glasgow due to the contribution it will make towards a healthier and more active city.

Over the next two years, Play on Pedals aims to enable all of Glasgow’s four year olds to ride a bike before they start school.

By distributing a bike fleet across fifty ‘hero organisations’ in Glasgow, children will have access to both balance and ped-

al bikes and, thanks to project partner Glasgow Bike Station will be able to swap their own for larger ones through citywide bike swaps.

The project will culminate in ‘Glasgovia’, a mass participation family cycling fun day in 2015.

Polly Jarman, Play on Pedals’ new Development Officer said ‘We are really happy to be recognised as a games legacy for Glasgow and are committed to helping create a healthier, more inclusive and sustainable Glasgow.’

Play on Pedals has gained lots of momentum over the last month – at the first stakeholder’s network Cllr McAveety, Convenor of Sustainability and the Environment Policy for Glasgow City Council, expressed his enthusiasm and support of the project while last week, Play on Pedals partners met with North Lanarkshire Early Years team for their support and advice in creating training resources for preschool children.

A mascot logo competition, which has been open to Glas-

gow primary schools, closed on Monday and the winning logo will be announced at the Play on Pedals official launch event in mid-May. Play on Pedals is a partnership project, led by CTC, the national cycling charity, the Glasgow Bike Station, Play Scotland and Cycling Scotland.

The Dream Fund gives organisations the chance to deliver the project they have always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to bring to life; through this partnership, and thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Play on Pedals hopes to capitalise on the excitement and interest in cycling and create a lasting legacy for the City’s young people and families.

To find out more about Play on Pedals please visit www. playonpedals.wordpress.com, follow us on twitter @PlayOnPedals or contact Polly Jarman, Play on Pedals Development Officer polly.jarman@ctc.org. uk.

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EAST END SOCIAL AT THE BARROWLANDS May. Led by 16 piece, Glasgow Swing Band, That Swing Sensation, there will be dance instructors, tea, cakes, a few drops of the hard stuff, guest vocalists and enough quicksteps, foxtrots and waltzes to satisfy hipsters and the hip-replaced alike. (Tickets £10) McGinn Seeger and McColl - Saturday 3rd May, 7pm, Barrowlands Ballroom The East End Social is proud to host a night of folk music in the Barrowlands Ballroom celebrating – amongst others

The East End Social Tea Dance.

Hosted by Elaine C Smith, The East End Social will bring the Big Band sound back to the east end’s iconic Barrowland Ballroom for a spectacular weekend of tea dances on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th

– the legacy of Calton’s famous son Matt McGinn. Featuring The Cameron Brothers’ acclaimed show ‘McGinn Meets Seeger and McColl’, you’re invited to an intimate show highlighting the extraordinary, firebrand songwriting of Matt, Pete Seeger and Ewan McColl.

Johnny and Duncan Cameron are well known within the Scottish music scene both as successful performers and for their Riverside Music Complex which they’ve run for 25

years.

On Saturday 3rd May Johnny and Duncan, with fellow musicians Ian Rennie, Gus Simpson and Raymond McGuire make a welcome return to their hometown after successfully touring this highly acclaimed show throughout last year.

Pete Seeger first met McGinn on a visit to Glasgow after MacColl, who was married to Pete’s sister Peggy, played him a tape of Matt’s Songs.

On his departure Seeger said he just wanted to keep Matt McGinn singing. When Pete passed away in January this year, the band dedicated their sell-out performance earlier this year at Celtic Connections to his memory, in celebration of the singer’s life and contribution to humanity.

With more great songs and tunes, we once again invite you to celebrate the music of Matt McGinn, Pete Seeger and Ewan MacColl, three artists whose social commentary in song and lyric changed the

SCOTTISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARDS

LAST Week The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) announced the longlist for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. Returning for a third year, the list is one of the strongest to date and shows the abundance of exceptional music released in Scotland between January and December 2013.

The list is nothing short of compelling, crossing genres from jazz to hip hop; folk to classical and rock to electronic.

Artists making this year’s longlist include Scottish legends and luminaries, some releasing their first album and some who have released a dozen; the uniformly high calibre of artist providing a great insight to Scotland’s extraordinary musical landscape.

Music fans will get their chance to vote for their favourite album following a four-week promotion of the longlist which, from Monday 28th April, allows the public to stream one of the twenty longlisted titles each week day.

The promotion concludes with a 72 hour public vote starting on Monday 26th May. The album with the most public votes will se-

cure an automatic place on The SAY Award Shortlist of ten; with the other nine titles being chosen by an independent panel of judges SAY AWARD LONGLIST 2014 (in alphabetical order) Adam Holmes and the Embers - Heirs and Graces, Adam Stafford - Imaginary Walls Collapse, Biffy Clyro - Opposites , Boards of Canada - Tomorrow’s Harvest, Camera Obscura - Desire Lines, CHVRCHES - The Bones Of What You Believe, Dunedin Consort (Dir. John Butt) - J. S. Bach: Six Brandenburg Concertos, Edwyn Collins - Understated, Frightened Rabbit - Pedestrian Verse, Hector Bizerk - Nobody Seen Nothing, Kid Canaveral - Now That You Are a Dancer, Mogwai - Les Revenants, Rick Redbeard - No Selfish Heart , RM Hubbert - Breaks & Bone, Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire - Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire , Scottish Chamber Orchestra (R. Ticciati) - Berlioz: Les Nuit D’été , Scottish National Jazz Orchestra - In The Spirit Of Duke, Steve Mason - Monkey Minds In The Devil’s Time, The Pastels - Slow Summits, Young Fathers - Tape Two

face of contemporary folk music from the 60’s onwards.

Mick West Trio Mick West is a powerhouse of traditional song with a catalogue of highly acclaimed recordings to his name.

His latest five star offering “A Scots Chorus” has been cited as “an absolute triumph”.

With one of the Scotland’s most distinctive voices, his rich, warm and expressive singing is complimented on guitar by the outrageously talented Frank McLaughlin and the fiddle maestro Stewart Hardy.

The Duncan McCrone Band Duncan McCrone is a Glasgow-born singer-songwriter with over thirty-five years experience of live performance both solo and with a variety of traditional bands, including 18 years with legendary Scottish folk outfit The Clydesiders.

His three-piece band comprises Duncan on vocals and guitar, co-writer Cy Jack on

vocals, bass and keyboards and renowned guitarist and vocalist Jim Yule.

The band’s own songs are mostly story-based, focusing on life, a love of Glasgow and the West of Scotland, while a carefully-chosen selection of folk covers, traditional songs and good stories & chat make them one of the most entertaining acts around. www.duncanmccrone.com

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

You could find it hard to deny yourself anything this month. There is a certain determination building up within you to alter not just your life or circumstances, but practically cast yourself in a new image. This images needs to connect to the way you want to see yourself, in terms of appearance, health, physique, attitudes and mindset, all adding up to the quality of life plus lifestyle. Others find you agreeable and cooperative.

People could literally approach you and appreciate you for who you are.

You now know what works best for you and you have great wisdom inside you.

You are likely to have countless ideas/ thoughts and plans going and you might scatter your focus as a result.

If channelled well, this is an excellent time to showcase your ideas and do presentations. Avoid rash driving or impatience while performing manual odd jobs, generally with the hands that may lead to accidents. It is advised to be alert on the road or while operating machinery. This is a fine phase to work on intellectual tasks with more energy and passion.

Taurus

Scorpio

(21 April - 21 May)

Your romantic sensibilities and your desires are at odds with one another, and problems (especially misunderstandings) in romantic and sexual relationships may result. When you try to be friendly, you seem to miss the mark. Attempting to satisfy romantic needs and social needs concurrently can be tricky. Hasty decisions affect your finances and/ or your time-honoured relationships.

Relationships are bubbly and vibrant.

Partnerships may go through ego conflicts, or adversaries may be demanding.

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

Your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this month, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and vagueness. You are likely to throw caution to the wind, and where boundaries between fantasy and reality can be blurred, so tread carefully. Avoid secret dealings and behind the door activities, especially the ones that are not clearly legitimate and justifiable

Cancer

(22 June - 23 July)

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

A taste for the out of the ordinary is favoured this month. Regular affairs simply don’t seem to satisfy. You will accept pleasure from anything and everything that expands your horizons, both physically and emotionally. Distant connections and places may for the most part appeal now. You have a tendency to be outgoing and liberal when it comes to love. Public relations work, promotion, and other such activities are favoured.

It is more about how you communicate yourself than the essentials of what you are saying that helps influencing others to you

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

You will enjoy power and authority in your work, and helping people makes you feel good in the midst of things, because you accept their limitations compassionately.

That’s a truly marvelous mental gain, but it’s not the only one. Hard work continues, but you find it exciting and full of promise.

You are doing the ground work for future glory in terms of fame, recognition, achievements in both finances and domestic life.

Capricorn

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

You tend to work hard and your day-today responsibilities will demand more attention. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. You become aggressive on your job or in regard to your service responsibilities. It might be hard for you to work with others in a pleasant manner, and disputes with co-workers are possible. If you are feeling particularly annoyed, irritated or impatient, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can guide excess energy gainfully

There can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it–you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships.

You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new.

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

(21 Jan - 19 Feb)

Your responsibility and authority are likable qualities now, making this an encouraging period overall for flirting with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. You are most charismatic and well-received on the job. You are socially go-getting right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your spouse. You may have to get even with disturbing issues from the past that are resurfacing now

Siblings, neighbours, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life.

Demands and responsibilities in professional work as well as financial ones are likely to increase very suddenly and rapidly. You are confused about what future directions to take. You want both absence of worry, and at least some, if not all, the good things of life. You may have to wait longer than you thought because that’s how situations are shaping up now

Virgo

Pisces

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

You reach out to people in a rare show of warmth, connubial bliss and friendship. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented month. A lively agenda is promised, you’re attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future. Your responsibility and authority are likable qualities now, making this an encouraging period overall

Just a Thought CHANGE YOUR STORY TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE THE THOUGHTS YOU CONCEIVE AND BELIEVE YOU CAN ACHIEVE I HAVE some really great news for you.

On the day you were born a truly unique set of circumstances was put in motion that not only endowed you with a really unique combination of talents and abilities, but most importantly it bestowed upon you some incredible spiritual energy that makes it easy for you to connect with inner angels.

I’m sure you realized/felt a long time ago that you were special in some way, didn’t you?

I’m also sure you noticed that people treat you a little differently, and maybe sometimes just a little better than other people?

Well, that’s because of you. It is about your ability to connect with inner angels and correct your thoughts, because as YOU think, then so YOU are going to be.

First of all, even before I start you must know the importance of belief.

Also know that when the attributes of your birth were combined with your unique talents and abilities, together they had the power to turn your life and luck completely around IT WAS YOUR THOUGHT BELIEFS that got in the way.

How you control thoughts are the thing that gives certain people, just like you, the ability to really improve the quality of their life and ultimately realize their dreams.

Now I think I know how you can use this incredible potential you were given at birth, to do this for yourself.

Quiet meditation allows you to enable yourself, to focus your enormous spiritual energy to open portals to The Angel within, the angel of miracles.

And as you can imagine, you can create and turn your lives around.

Please just try taking yourself and learn more about “Portals” and “Keys” and know how you can use these “Key” to open “Portals” to your Angel within yourself and give your self the knowledge you need to improve your life and realize your dreams.

I think you’ll find it both fascinating, as well as rewarding.

When we meditate, we open up the link between the conscious and unconscious minds.

In connecting with the unconscious, you can access yourown divine like world.

This world exists on a level removed from our day-to-day world.

All meditation highlights this hidden world and creates a wonderful portal for communication.

In this quiet state, you may see images, colours or have feelings wash over you as you link into the divine consciousness.

Trust in the process and know that you have the power to communicate with your own divine Angel in this manner.

To prepare for meditation, find a quiet place without interruptions.

Sit in a comfortable position with your hands lying

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Group activities and joint efforts are the best way to accomplish your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. You would want to organize projects and put things in shape. Your humanitarian inclination may be stirred. The part you play for other people in your life comes to the forefront now. You may experience that your tasks list gets swarming with things to do (usually for others). You may take actions to achieve your more personal long-term goals as well.

palms up in your lap.

Sense your body as an open vessel, ready to receive information in a loving manner.

Move your body into position to reflect this feeling.

Breathe deeply down into your abdomen.

Feel yourself filling up with air down deep, and feel your lower belly move in and out with each breath.

With each inward breath, visualize white light entering your airway and filling your entire body a little more each time.

Continue breathing deeply until your body is filled with white light.

Now you are ready to experience meditation and begin your journey to a better more confident special being your birth destined you to be.

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editor@thegenn.co.uk TOLLCROSS Housing Association went all Alice in Wonderland over the Easter break and hosted a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Thursday, 17th April in Tollcross Community Centre.

Thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of the Association’s Events Focus Group and Staff members, the Centre was transformed into a Wonderland for the afternoon.

With the ‘real’ Mad Hatter and Easter Bunny holding court, the tea was flowing and there was plenty of sandwiches and cake to go round.

This was an event for adults and was by ticket only.

The funds from the ticket sales were donated to the Glasgow North East Foodbank and they made £63.

The Association’s Chairperson, Ian Smith said: “Nearly 40 local residents came along to the Community Centre and lots of them had Easter bonnets on and were ready for a wee dance.

One of our very own staff members entertained us with dance lessons and once people got over their initial embarrassment, they all really enjoyed themselves.

The whole event was overseen by another member of our staff who is gifted in getting into character and the energy he put into the Mad Hatter character was just superb.”

As well as giving out prizes such as Asda vouchers, the Association really got into the spirit of Alice in Wonderland and

gave away huge and tiny tea cups and saucers to the winners of the quiz and bingo.

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Tollcross Housing Association is hosting a range of events throughout 2014 to commemorate its 40 years as a Registered

Social Landlord.

For more information, contact www. tollcross-ha.org.uk

St Benedicts Primary Daffodil Tea Party

DUE to the great success of last year’s Lenten Campaign; “St. Benedict’s Gives Back”, St Benedicts Primary repeated the event this year.

They invited the elderly of the Easterhouse Community to a “Tea Dance” with a themed link to the Commonwealth Games.

Some of the children across the school had been learning Scottish Country Dancing and they invited the senior citizens to join them in a ceilidh dance while enjoying a “Daffodil Tea” after being entertained by all

classes in the school.

During lent the children had collected items to put in a goodie bag to give to our Senior Citizens.

They had some distinguished guests with a visit from the Deputy Lord Provost, our local MP and councillor.

On the day the VIP’s were our senior citizens who left not only with a bag full of goodies, but with a card containing a monetary donation, to buy themselves a treat for Easter, from the school community of St. Benedict’s Primary.

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Independence Forum Official Campaign due to start ‘YES Scotland’ and ‘Better Together’ last week were designated by the Electoral Commission as the two lead campaigners for each outcome at the Scottish Independence Referendum, which is due to be held on 18 September this year.

The two campaigners will now have access to specific benefits set out in law during the regulated ‘referendum period’ which begins on 30 May. These include a spending limit of £1.5 million, a free delivery of campaign material to voters, referendum broadcasts and the use of publicrooms.

John McCormick, the Electoral Commissioner with responsibility for Scotland, said: “Following careful consideration of their applications, the Electoral Commission has designated ‘Yes Scotland’ and ‘Better Together’ as lead campaigners for each side at the Scottish referendum.

Both campaigners set out clearly how they will ensure their campaigns will reach voters across Scotland and we are grateful for the constructive way that they each engaged with the Commission during the designation process.”

“Other individuals and organisations are also campaigning for either outcome in the referendum.

Anyone intending to spend more than £10,000 during the referendum period is required to register with the Electoral Commission, which I would encourage them to do as soon as possible so that voters can see who they are and what they are campaigning for.

The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by the UK Parliament.

Their aim is integrity and public confidence in the UK’s democratic process.

They regulate party and election finance and set standards for well-run elections and are responsible for the conduct and regulation of referendums held under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act (2000).

The Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013 gave the Commission a number of responsibilities for the Scottish referendum for which they report direct to the Scottish Parliment.

AN independent Scotland would be among the top 20 wealthiest nations in the world.

That’s what analysis by the well-respected Financial Times told us earlier this year. The UK fails to make it into the world’s top 20.

The Financial Times also confirmed that “an independent Scotland could be expected to start with healthier state finances than the rest of the UK”.

This might surprise you because No politicians have been saying the opposite for years.

For most of us, it doesn’t feel as though we live in a country that is wealthier than the UK or has stronger public finances.

That is why a Yes vote in September is so important.

It is only with a Yes that we can make sure Scotland’s great wealth works better for people who live here.

We can make sure our wealth and resources deliver more for you and for communities across Scotland.

We can do more to create jobs and

opportunities here because for the first time we’ll have economic policy designed in Scotland for the needs of the people of Scotland.

That’s much better than having bad decisions taken for us by Westminster governments the vast majority of us rejected.

With Yes we can build a fairer country.

We can choose to deliver a transformational increase in childcare and early years education, to make life easier for young families and give our youngsters the best possible start in life.

We can completely abolish the Bedroom Tax and halt some of the most damaging changes to our welfare system introduced by the current Tory government.

And, we can make savings of £600 million each year from no longer paying for things like nuclear weapons or politicians at Westminster – savings we can invest in public services and decent pensions.

And, with Yes, we can have greater confidence for the future.

We can save some of the revenues from our £1.5 trillion remaining oil and gas reserves to create a rainy day fund so that we are more financially secure in the years to come.

We can ease some of the pressure on family finances with a fairer tax system including cost of living increases in things like tax credits and your tax-free allowances.

A Yes means Scotland’s future will be in our own hands.

We can choose a better path forward for our nation and make Scotland the sort of country we all know it should be.

IN September we face a choice. It is the biggest decision we will ever have to take. Do we stay or do we go?

It is a decision that will impact us right here, right now – but it will also affect our children, our grandchildren and the generations that follow them.

The choice is a clear one.

Do we vote to have the best of both worlds – our own Parliament with more powers guaranteed and the strength, security and stability of being part of one of the most influential countries in the world?

Or do we vote for independence and accept all of the risks and uncertainties that come with leaving the UK? This is a choice between two futures for Scotland.

It is not about Scotland versus England or Scotland versus Britain.

It is about what is best for us here in Glasgow.

It is about what is best for our families, our jobs and our public services.

Over the next few months there will be lots of debate and lots of disagreements.

However, the experts agree that being part of the UK benefits Scotland enormously.

The money spent on public services is £1200 a year more per person in

Scotland than it is in other parts of the UK. We have 63 million people across the UK paying into our pensions pot.

And we have the UK pound, one of the oldest and most respected currencies in the world.

As part of the UK we are protected when things go wrong.

When the Scottish Banks collapsed a few years ago, because we are part of the UK we were able to make sure that there was enough money available to stop the cash machines shutting down. Other small countries like Ireland and Iceland were not in that position – and we saw what happened there.

Just last year we saw the money we get from the North Sea drop by £4.4 billion.

That is equivalent to what we spend on every school in Scotland.

If we had been independent we would have had to make some pretty tough choices about budget cuts or tax rises. As part of the UK we were protected from that.

We have a strong Scottish Parliament that makes decisions that affect our everyday lives with the back-up of being part of something bigger.

We are stronger and better together.

The Independence Referendum: Information on the vote YOU have a straight choice between “yes” and “no”.

For the first time - and for this vote only - 16 and 17 year olds will be able to sign up to the electoral register and make a choice 1. British, Irish and all other European Union citizens who are resident in Scotland will be able to vote.

2. Commonwealth citizens who either have leave to remain in the United Kingdom or do not require such leave also qualify.

3. Members of the armed services will also be able to have their say - as long as they are registered to vote in Scotland.

4. With the minimum voting age lowered to 16 for this referendum only, anyone born on or before 18 September,

1998, can cast a vote If you are not registered to vote in Scotland then you cannot vote.

So, people who consider themselves Scottish living outside Scotland will not be able to have their say.

About 800,000 Scots live in other parts of the UK. Convicted prisoners are another group that will not be given a say.

To vote in the independence referendum - including those aged 16 on the day - you need to be on the electoral register.

If you are already on the register and your details have not changed, then you will not be required to re-register.

However, if your details have changed since you last voted - or if they will change before the referendum - then

you will need to get in touch with the electoral registration office.

The deadline for registering to vote is midnight on 2 September 2014.

There are three ways in which you can vote.

1. The most common way is to vote in person at a polling place - usually a town hall or school nearest to you.

2. Alternatively, you can use a postal vote - where you send a completed ballot in by post rather than casting it in person.

3. Or a proxy vote - where you appoint a person you trust to vote on your behalf.

The deadline to apply to use a postal or proxy vote at the referendum - excluding an emergency proxy vote - is 17:00 on 3 September.

Polling places will open on 18 September from 07:00 and close at 22:00.

You can only apply for a proxy vote if your reason for needing it is one of the following; 1. You are unable to go to the polling station, for example, if you are away on holiday.

2. You have a physical condition that means you cannot go to the polling station on election day.

3. Your employment means that you cannot go to the polling station on election day.

4. Your attendance on an educational course means that you cannot go to the polling station on election day.

5. Or you are a crown ser-

vant or a member of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces who is unable to make it to a polling station.

If this is the case, then you could fill out an application form.

You would also need to fill out an application form if you wanted a postal vote.

If you have a medical emergency after the proxy vote deadline has passed, which means you will be unable to vote in person, then you could apply for an emergency proxy vote.

The deadline for emergency proxy votes is 17:00 on 18 September 2014.

Compulsory voting is not in place for this referendum.

It is up to each individual to decide whether they wish to vote.

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Local Police News Maryhill Road Robbery

ON Saturday 19th April 2014 three flatmates returned to their home address on Maryhill Road, Glasgow.

On entering their flat, they noticed that a number of items had been moved and the place had been ransacked.

On discovering this, the witnesses made their way to the hallway and observed an unknown male exiting their kitchen.

This male quickly re-entered the kitchen area and picked up a knife to which he brandished at the witnesses whilst demanding their mobile phones and laptops.

The witnesses, fearful of this males threatening behaviour obliged and noticed that the male also had a large black holdall containing more of their property.

The male thereafter left the property, still in possession of the knife.

The police were phoned by one of the witnesses immediately and officers attended from nearby.

On approach, these officers noticed that a male matching the suspects description was running from the scene and after a short foot chase, the male dropped the knife and was subsequently apprehended.

The stolen property was also retrieved and returned to their rightful owners.

The fast thinking and response from all involved resulted in a 29 year old male being arrested and held custody over the holiday weekend for his troubles. Good work!

Busted in Milton

PLAIN clothes officers recently administered a successful drugs operation in the Milton area of Glasgow.

In receipt of a Glasgow Sheriff’s search warrant, entry was gained to the property where a quantity of Cocaine and Cannabis was recovered and seized.

A 42 year old male was arrested from the property and a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Dangerous Dogs

A 27 year old female from Maryhill, Glasgow failed to keep her dog under control to

the fear and alarm of another dog walker during a leisurely spring walk.

After extensive police enquiries, the female was reported to the Procurator Fiscal and the dog was warned regarding his behaviour!

Wasting Police Time

A 36 year old female from Shettleston Road, Glasgow has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for Wasting Police Time.

This female had called police to report a housebreaking at her property however on attendance, officers proved this claim to be false.

A waste of time and effort for the officers involved.

Milngavie Neighbourhood Watch

ON Sunday 13th April 2014 four witnesses were within their home address on Buchanan Street, Glasgow when they heard a noise coming from outside.

All the witnesses thereafter looked out of an upstairs window to see where this noise had come from and observed an unknown male in their neighbours driveway, attempting to gain access to one of the parked vehicles.

One of the witnesses immediately contacted police and passed a description of this male whilst the remaining witnesses approached him to ascertain why he was there.

On being approached, the male made off however he was followed by the witnesses until officers arrived.

The male was pointed out to officers by the witnesses and was subsequently arrested and held custody to appear at court the following day.

If it hadn’t been for the vigilance and great neighbourly spirit shown by all persons involved then the outcome of this incident could have been very different!

Springburn Drink Driver

ON Sunday 13th April 2014 officers were on routine patrol when they observed a motor vehicle stopped at traffic lights on Petershill Road, Glasgow.

The officers noted that the front registration plate was broken and as such they routinely stopped the vehicle a short dis-

tance away to speak to the male driver regarding this.

The driver duly stopped his vehicle and exited to speak to the officers, immediately staggering and holding on to his vehicle for support.

Needless to say this male failed a road side breath test and was subsequently arrested by the officers where he was held in custody to appear at court the following day.

Keeping our Streets Clean

ON Wednesday 16th April officers were paying extra attention to a grassy area on Wyndford Road, Maryhill, Glasgow as numerous complaints from the public had been received regarding dog fouling.

This resulted in two persons being reported to the Procurator Fiscal after refusing to pick up their dogs waste when asked to do so by officers.

If you have a similar problem in your area and wish to report it please contact Clean Glasgow on 0800 027 7027.

Bridgeton Attempted Robbery

OFFICERS at London Road Police Office are looking for assistance in tracing a suspect who assaulted a male shopkeeper whilst attempting to steal money from the till within Younas Newsagents, Main Street, Bridgeton.

About 2235hrs on Tuesday 22 April 2014 a male, aged between 25 -29, about 6’ 03” in height, wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit trousers entered the shop.

This male thereafter attempted to steal money from within the till and a struggle ensued between him and the shopkeeper leaving the shopkeeper injured.

This male suspect then fled the shop red faced and empty handed.

Enquiries to trace the suspect are ongoing.

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

Call 101 for non-emergencies and general enquiries, in an emergency call 999.

If you have information about a crime you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

may look good and are Police Donate goods cheap, your money is going directly to fund organized crime Seized and has a significant impact on honest traders and the commuCounterfeit nities in which we all live.”

Goods to Charity Police officers on HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit the run for good goods seized by Police Scotland officers are being donated cause… to a local Glasgow charity this week. ​ On Thursday 17 April 2014 officers will hand over goods confiscated during raids on stalls at the Barras between 2009 and 2010 to Glasgow the Caring City charity.

Chief Inspector David Pettigrew, local area commander, London Road Police Office, said today: “Rather than destroying the clothing, we thought it would make more sense that a local charity benefit from the donation.

“For us this is a win, win situation. We take them from the criminals and give to people in need.

“We have the consent and support of the brands to make the donation for which we are very grateful.”

The counterfeit goods, estimated to be worth in excess of (£315,000) three hundred and fifteen thousand pounds, include fake UGG boots, Armani t-shirts, Adidas trainers and Prada tracksuits.

They will be shipped overseas to those in need by Glasgow the Caring City charity whose chief executive Rev Neil Galbraith, said: “We cannot thank Police Scotland and the officers at London Road enough for this remarkable donation.

It will allow us to continue to support our overseas work, while at the same time allow us to divert much needed assistance and caring to the people of the West of Scotland through the resources being saved and the costs involved.

“It is important to note that we are Glasgow’s aid charity and carry the name of our city with great pride.

In this Commonwealth Games year, when the world comes to Glasgow, its important to let it be known that the generosity of Glasgow will always be shown to a world in need.”

Chief Inspector Pettigrew concluded: “We will continue to disrupt and pursue those who deal in counterfeit goods and would say to people that while the

THIRTY Police Scotland representatives teamed up with colleagues from the British Transport Police (BTP) to take on a challenge which saw them run more than 250 miles in 125 days, from 1 Dec 2013 until 4 April.

Run to Remember was organised by Bryan Hughes, the father of Nicola Hughes, a police officer killed on duty in Manchester, and asked competitors to run at least two miles each day until the target was achieved.

Funds raised will go to charities which supported Nicola’s family after she died.

Over 1600 police officers, support staff and family members of police from across the UK joined in with the challenge, with Police Scotland and Scottish BTP forming a team of over 30 police officers, support staff and family members.

The Police Scotland team incorporated a mix of experienced and novice runners but everyone was up for the challenge – which was predominantly completed in the winter months.

Team Scotland organised several team runs, one of which Bryn Hughes kindly attended.

The final run was at the Police Scotland training college, Tulliallan, on the 4 April, and co-founder of Care of Police Survivors, Christine Fulton MBE, came to cheer the team on in the final two mile challenge along with Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Mike McCormick (pictured below).

The charities which will be receiving funds from money raised are Care of Police Survivors (COPS), Victim Support and North West Benevolent Fund.

Some of the 1600 participants have now decided to extend the challenge and are currently completing 999 miles between 1 December 2013 and 1 December 2014.

Well done to all involved!

For more info about PC Nicola Hughes Memorial fund please visit www.pchughesnorthpolerun.co.uk

Police Scotland Bike Safety Campaign

BIKERS encouraged to ‘roll off the throttle’ this Summer Motorcyclists in Scotland are being urged to think of the personal consequences of taking risks when biking, by being encouraged to ‘roll off the throttle’.

Road Safety Scotland (part of Transport Scotland), Police Scotland and the Scottish Government are working together to help reduce the number of motorcycle casualties by encouraging bikers to reduce their speed a little as the traditional summer biking season gets underway this weekend.

With motorbikes only accounting for 1% of road traffic but 12% of road deaths, this year’s campaign aims to raise awareness of safer biking and best practice when out on the road and help reduce the number of bike-related incidents across the country.

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• More than 85% of all motorcycle casualties happen during the biking season which runs from April to October • Around 90% of all motorcycle casualties are men and almost a third of those killed are aged 40 – 49 years • One in three motorcycle accidents relating to men aged 40 – 49 years old involve no other vehicle • Most motorcycle casualties occur during the day and in good weather - last year 92 per cent of collisions occurred during fine conditions without high winds • Most serious and fatal motorcycle accidents happen in rural areas with higher speed limits If you’re out on your bike this weekend, remember - roll off the throttle and make sure you make it back for your loved ones Check out www.dontriskit. info for more info.

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Benefits Case Study: Citizens Advice Bureaux NEW analysis by Citizens Advice Scotland has shone light onto the deeply uncomfortable reality lived by thousands of people in Scotland.

Between January and March this year, the issue of not having enough money to buy food was raised 1,311 times by clients.

That equates to one in every 50 Citizens Advice Bureau clients, Citizens Advice Bureaux are used to being a port of call in crisis, but this issue is a new and growing one.

We can point to a number of different factors which have contributed to this growing crisis; and despite an admirable response from community groups, the root causes remain unresolved.

“Sanctions to peoples’ benefits, reassessments to disability and sickness benefit and poor

administration of benefits all seem to be drivers of this problem.

This is both policy and processes that need to be addressed.

While anyone can suffer a crisis that sees them end up looking for a food parcel, this is an issue disproportionally affecting people out of work and who rely upon the state as a safety net.

One in 12 unemployed CAB clients needed a food parcel, and of CAB clients unable to work due to a disability, one in 26 needed a food parcel.

“What also concerns us is that the system seems mechanical in dealing with human beings.

We have clients who have had their benefits removed or not paid without a full explanation.

Often, sanctioned clients

have valid, reasonable explanations for why they have not completed what was required of them.

For example one CAB client did not receive benefits and needed help to access a food parcel after his benefit forms were lost not once but twice by the DWP. “CAB can help people access food parcels when they turn to us for help.

However what we actually need is for people not to be in crisis in the first place and to never be in a position where they cannot feed themselves or their familie Case study – benefit administration A North of Scotland CAB reports of a client who has been suffering hardship due to poor Jobcentre Plus administration.

The 55 year old client, who has had cancer and a stroke,

has had two ESA applications lost by JCP in the last two months.

As a result, the client has not had any income for seven weeks and has needed two Crisis Grants and a referral to a food bank.

A West of Scotland CAB reports of a 20 year old client who sought advice after her JSA claim was sanctioned.

The sanction was imposed without any notice on her usual payment date, meaning that she had no opportunity to put aside any money to last her the two weeks before she could get a hardship payment.

The client received a sanction because she hadn’t filled in her online job search properly as she was unable to log on due to a problem with the system.

The client had written down her job searches, but this wasn’t deemed to be enough.

The client had already been given a food parcel and wanted to appeal the sanction decision.

1) Men were more likely than women to need support with food (1 food parcel issue per 35 males, compared with 1 per 79 female clients).

2) Other interesting factors around client profile for those needing help with food parcels include: a greater likelihood to live in council rented accommodation (1 in 18 clients needing help with food poverty), to be unemployed (1 in 12) or unable to work due to a disability (1 in 26).

3) In 2013/14, The Trussell Trust provided food parcels to over 70,000 people in Scotland, with other foodbanks also provided by organisations such as Fareshare and The Salvation Army.

CAB signpost to organisations such as these.

Thousands worse off with benefit changes TENS of thousands of the poorest ­ families in Scotland have been pushed deeper into poverty by controversial changes to the welfare system in the last three year What is the welfare system for and what will it look like in 10 years’ time.

The pressure on welfare is not going to ease up at all, either in the short term or the long term, if anything it’s going to increase.

Which means trying to address some big questions – what is welfare for and what should it look like?

Ultimately, what is social housing for?

All people involved in the discussions agree that supply is critical.

The reason the housing ben-

efit bill is rising is the dysfunctional nature of the housing market.

We don’t build enough new homes across all tenures and we have moved away from subsidising the development of new homes to subsidising housing benefit.

The increasing cost of housing means the fastest growing part of the housing benefit bill is now people in work.

Building more homes for social and private rent would help reduce rents and ultimately the housing benefit bill.

This is a point the sector needs to make forcefully to current and future governments. if we want to make the case to boost supply, we will not be successful if more social housing is seen as more housing

benefit being paid out However, the government’s affordable homes programme means organisations get more funding if they build homes for the (more expensive) affordable rent.

This is a problem for smaller providers who are more reliant on government grant funding to build new homes.

One participant suggested a new, fairer definition of affordable rent that is based on 80% of the average private and social rents in the area.

In the short term, the incoming new benefits system universal credit will bring big changes.

In Scotland, participants felt that having housing benefit paid directly to tenants will cause problems but in elsewhere many felt universal cred-

it was a good thing.

There was a feeling that people should know how much they pay in rent, and it recipients will start to think about their income differently and ask: am I getting value for mon-

ey?

Some residents may think it’s not fair that they are paying for employment support, for example, if they don’t need it causing providers to think about the additional services they provide.

Spotlight on: Welfare benefits CAB believes that aspects of UK welfare changes will be damaging to Scotland’s people, services, and economy.

Welfare reform, public service cuts, and the economic climate are combining to place enormous pressure on public services and advice services.

On top of this, reductions in benefit levels and eligibility will inevitably drive demand for advice provision at the same time as cuts are being felt across the public and voluntary sectors.

Local government and voluntary services may have to pick up the pieces for those affected by welfare reform – all on a shrinking budget.

As client issues with welfare also create problems in many other areas of life including debt, housing, consumer and relationship issues, we expect welfare reform changes to put exceptional pressure on advice services and other areas of the third sector across the country.

Early intervention, such as good advice, ultimately saves money – debt and welfare advice is significantly cheaper than homelessness and bankruptcy, and the social outcomes for clients are far better.

Local authorities, the Scottish CAB Service and other organisations across the third and public sectors have a shared agenda in helping local people avoid crisis point and are increasingly working in partnership to achieve positive outcomes for the people and communities of Scotland.

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DOWN MEMORY LANE

RUSSELL CRAIG, sitting front right , with his Baillieston Juniors squad.

CHARACTERS are essential in any sport - and that is exactly what Baillieston Juniors landed when they appointed RUSSELL CRAIG as their coach in September, 1978.

As a player “Rusty” never gave anything less that 110%, and that is hardly surprising since he played under the late Jock Wallace, who masterminded Berwick Rangers to their famous Scottish Cup victory over Glasgow Rangers in 1967.

Craig obviously learned a great deal from Jock, and took those lessons into junior football with Davie McLaggan’s Cambuslang Rangers, where he won every major honour including the Scottish Junior Cup. A coaching stint followed at Blantyre, but business commitments saw him depart Castle Park before his move to Baillieston.

Within a fortnight, the Station Park club - at that time in the Central League First Division - were knocked out of the Langs Cup (Semi-Finals), but This Man Craig had bigger fish to fry.

Some 20 months later

(1980), three semi-final games - including two drawn encounters - against Dunipace guaranteed them a day out at Hampden Park.

A crowd of 9,367 saw extra-time goals from Billy Paterson (another junior legend) and Jackie Goodall defeat Benburb 2-0, and bring home the Scottish Junior Cup for the first time in club history.

The McLeod Trophy and National Drybrough Cup completed an excellent season’s treble.

Junior Football 36 years ago also produced the first-ever international team manager in the shape of former Glasgow Celtic and Scotland winger John Hughes.

Morale was at an all- time low - they had gone two seasons without a win - after losing 3-0 against Arniston Rangers in a challenge match to celebrate the East League club’s centenary year.

Hughes introduced much-needed stability, and over the next five months Junior Scotland defeated the Republic of Ireland (home), and recorded a creditable away draw against Northern Ireland.

SJFA chiefs pulled out all the stops for their toughest test, when Wales visited Pollok’s Newlandsfield Park in February, 1978.

All club games within 45 miles of Glasgow were postponed in a bid to swell the attendance, and 4000 people were fully entertained with a 4-0 victory.

Elsewhere, MARYHILL JUNIORS, crowned 1978 Third Division champions, lost 2-1 against Second Division winners Cumbernauld United, who went on to defeat Lesmahagow (First Division tabletoppers) 1-0 in the Evening Times Central League PlayOff at Somervell Park, Cambuslang.

PETERSHILL were relegated from the top-flight. SHETTLESTON beat Rutherglen Glencairn 6-2 at Southcroft Park - narrowly avoiding the drop themselves by one point and that result put the Springburn club down with Glens, Pollok and Lanark United.

SHETTLESTON goalkeeper Bert Archibald was named the Supporters’ Club Player of the Year.

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FINNART Under-14 players enjoyed a motivational talk about teamwork and mental positiveattitude at the Punisher Academy.

FINNART Under-14s have been given an extra inspirational lesson in their attempt to win the Glasgow and District Youth Football League championship.

Coaches Mark McKenzie and Jamie McGowan have devised a number of innovative training sessions this season.

One of the most popular has involved visiting Farme Crossbased Punisher Kickboxing Gym Academy, where the emphasis is not only on fitness

MANAGER Paul Hughes insists he is enjoying a more “hands on role” with Haghill A.F.C. After 13 years’ experience on the playing side of our beautiful game, Hughes has his own vision for the future - and that includes a victory against Rolling Barrel in the Airdrie and Coatbridge League Cup final at Excelsior

Stadium on Sunday (4pm).

Said Paul: “Our opponents come from Uddingston, and earlier in the season they knocked us out of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy on penalty kicks.

“It would be great to avenge that result, and I have no doubt the Haghill squad are capable of doing just that.

“Moving into management is a completely new challenge for me.

It was a decision that had to be made. “ I will be working on a new club structure.

This will involve training nights, facilities, bringing in new players and a pre-season schedule.”

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SCOTTISH YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Semi-Finals.

Age Group 2001 - Hutchison Vale 1, Edina Hibs 0; Harmony Row YC 1, Rangers SABC 3 after extra-time.

Age Group 2000 - Ayr Boswell 4, Hillwood BC 2; Celtic Juniors “B” 1, Syngenta 2.

Age Group 1999 - Hamilton Accies 2, Blantyre BC Yellow 0; Fraserburgh LInk-Up F.C. 1, Westwood Rovers 4.

Age Group 1998 - Rossvale Thistle 5, Musselburgh Windsor 0; Fernieside 0, Hutchison Vale 6.

Age Group 1997 - Antonine F.C. Blacks 3, Syngenta 1; Tyne-

castle F.C. 5, Edina Hibs 3.

Age Group 1995 - Baillieston Juniors 3, Barrhead YFC 5 aet; Colony Locos 2, F.C. Bonnybridge 1.

Age Group 1992 - Goldenhill 1, Tower Hearts 1 (4-2 on pens); Mill United 1, Campsie Black Watch (holders) 2 after extra-time.

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TRANS WORLD SOCCER CUP

Finnart have five out of six league fixtures at home in the championship race.

Meanwhile, Finnart won the Blackpool Plate on Easter Monday.

Having narrowly failed to top their qualifying group - amid a spate of injuries - the Under-14 team beat Blackpool Rangers 1-0 in the Plate Final.

Julien Kouame netted the winner, with Aaron Harvey named Finalist Man of the Match.

HAGHILL SEEK CUP REVENGE

GROUP Coach Stephen Bryceland has praised the backing which has been received for the 20th Anniversary of the Shot Stoppers Goalkeeping Academy.

Scotland’s longest-running coaching structure (founded in 1994), has helped develop and maximise the potential of goalkeepers in virtually every age group.

Since the inception of ProYouth football alone, 47 boys have signed contracts. Others have gone on to represent Scotland at various levels - including East End born-and bred, current Cardiff City F.C. goalkeeper David Marshall.

Every possible league and cup honour has been won by a Shot Stoppers’ keeper. Not only the SYFA national trophy, but success at the Glasgow City

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classes.

Said Jamie: “It is a superb place to go, with excellent trainers and coaches. We have really appreciated them helping the boys.

“During our recent visit we changed things, and Senior Blackbelt Instructor Stuart Lowe put on a great session.

Stuart had all the boys transfixed as he gave them a great motivational talk about teamwork and mental positive attitude.”

Cup, Glasgow Easter Cup and Seven sponsors are helpAyr International Cup. ing to promote a forthcoming Said Stephen Bryceland: fund-raiser - Mr Douglas Den“Our aim is to try and encour- holm (Hamilton), The Wedding age development from Under-10 Store (Newhouse Industrial to Under-21 level. After that, we Estate), Marshall Upholstery have a programme for those (Bearsden), Park Lane- Group playing in the Amateur and Jun- Property Company (Glasgow), ior Football ranks.

Technical Progress Ltd (Cum“We have also gone into bernauld), Coronet Clean Team Boys’ Club training nights and (Cumbernauld), and Stevie taken goalkeepers aside for Cameron Event Logistics (East much-needed game-related Kilbride). work which many managers Added Stephen: “Collectivedon’t have the time to spend on. ly, they are helping us maintain Incidentally, we were the first very high standards and an exorganisation to come up with cellent work ethic at Shot Stopthis idea!! pers. Every pledge of support is The Academy would like to always greatly appreciated.” acknowledge support recently For more information on given by Donmar Inspection the specialist coaching, call Services (Hamilton), Thom- 07403452960, or check out as Tunnock (Uddingston) and their excellent website: www.

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AROUND THE GREENS MATCH ACTION REPORTS

SHETTLESTON and Garrowhill were among a host of local clubs who opened the new outdoor bowling season with a spell of much-improved weather, writes JACK HIGH. The action continues this weekend at Culrain Street, where a Mixed Pairs Competition goes ahead on both East and West Greens from 10.30am.

On Monday afternoon, SHETTLESTON LADIES will be hoping for a good turn-out and support in respect of their annual Charity Day (1pm).

Good luck to all concerned.

The G.B.A. Prelims (May 7) and S.B.A. Prelims (May 8) should provide some excellent action.

The G.B.A. Under-45 Prelims are scheduled for May 9, while a Mixed Rinks event is on the list (May 11).

Note the starting time of 10.30am.

Looking further ahead, the Tennents-backed Invitation Fours is worth watching on May 18 (10.30am), while WSWBA First Round pairings commence at 1.30pm on May 20.

Many thanks to Ian Colligan (Shettleston) for supplying the information via his Club’s Handbook.

GARROWHILL Match Secretary Alex Morrison has confirmed the Lan League Cup

will have three rinks on May 4 (2pm).

He revealed next month will be really hectic due to the following: June 2 - Senior Muppet Trophy (11.00am). June 6 - Monklands Cup (6.30pm).

June 7 - McKinnon Wood Trophy (2pm). June 14 - Two Bowl Pairs (10.00am).

June 20 - G.B.A. Centenary Cup (6.30pm). June 21 - County Match (2pm). June 28 - Ladies v Gents Match (6.30pm).

FOSTERS SCOTTISH CUP

Sunday Trophy - Semi-Final - Cranhill United 3, Fairfield Sports and Leisure 1. Harvester A.F.C. 2, Fintry Athletic 0. See Back Page Coverage.

Saturday Competition 8th ROUND RESULTS: Glasgow Harp 2, Wellhouse A.F.C.

2; Finnart A.F.C. 1, Colville Park 3; Carluke Baptist 3, Eastfield A.F. C. 3. Replays Wellhouse A.F.C. 1, Glasgow Harp 2; Eastfield A.F.C. 3, Carluke Bapist 1.

Semi-Final - Colville Park 3, Glasgow Harp 1.

Colville Park Country Club West of Scotland Cup, Semi-Finals - Hurlford Thistle 3, Bannockburn 2; Giffnock North A.F.C. 1, Blochairn Star “B” 0.

FINAL to be played at New Douglas Park, Hamilton, on Monday, May 5.

LSK SUPPLIES WEST YOUTHS Trans World Soccer Scottish Youth Under-21 Cup Semi-Finals - Campsie Black Watch 2, Mill United 1 after extra-time; Goldenhill 1, Tower Hearts 1 (Goldenhill 4-2 on pens).

National Lady Darling Supplementary Cup Semi-Finals - Falkirk Athletic 6, Bonnyrigg Rose 4; Harmony Row 0, Sauchie Juniors 2.

LSK Supplies West of Scotland Cup, Quarter-Finals - East Kilbride Rolls Royce 4, Arsenal BC 0.; Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 2, Rutherglen Glencairn 1.

Birdston Kennels Glasgow Cup, Semi-Finals – Calderhill F.C. 5, Barrhead YFC 0; Mill United 3, Sauchie Juniors 2.

Final - Calderhill F.C. 0, Mill United 5.

Only Sport League Cup, Final - Mill United 1, Sauchie Juniors 1 (Mill United won 4-3 on pens).

Only Sport Golden Goals Cup, Third Round - Kilsyth 0, Goldenhill 3; Tower Hearts 3, Pollok Juvs 1. Second Round Vale of Leven 4, EKFC 4 (Vale won 3-2 on pens).

Birdston Kennels League Cup-Semi-Finals - E.K.Rolls Royce 2, Antonine 0; Tower Hearts 0, Goldenhill 0 (Goldenhill 3-0 on pens).

Premier Division Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 1, Steins 3; Rutherglen Glencairn 3, Baillieston Juniors 1; Johnstone Burgh 1, Harmony Row 2; Baillieston Juniors 1, Campsie 6; Rossvale 5, Harestanes 2; Tower Hearts 3, Baillieston

Juniors 2; Rutherglen Glencairn 0, Rossvale 0; Bonnyton 5, Clydebank 0.

First Division Vale of Leven 1, Arsenal 2; Falkirk 4, Eastwood 2; Vale of Clyde 2, Glasgow University 0; Pollok 2, EKFC 1;Glasgow University 1, Falkirk 8; Claremont 3, Kilsyth 1; Arsenal 1, Falkirk 0; Antonine 1, E.K.Rolls Royce 2; Antonine 4, Arsenal 4.

Second Division Erskine 2, Victoria F.C. 1; Castlemilk BC 3, Rob Roy 3; Stewarton Annick 1, Cumbernauld Colts 3; Barrhead 0, Wishaw W Wands 2; Sauchie 3, Port Glasgow 2; Barrhead 2, Stewarton Annick 2; Rob Roy 2, Sauchie 5; Port Glasgow 2, Mill United 1.

S.Y.F.A. WEST REGION CUP BAILLIESTON Juniors crashed out of the Under-19 competition against semi-final opponents Cardonald Thistle.

The clubs had served up a

thrilling 3-3 draw before Cardonald went through 4-1 on penalty kicks.

In the Under-15 age group, Celtic Green and Whites were defeated 3-1 by The Celtic

Boys’ Club.

Under-16 Semi-Final Rossvale Thistle 3, Harmony Row 1.

All finals are at New Petershill Park on 7th/8th June.

SAFA 0, LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE 0.

SCOTLAND won on penalty kicks against their Irish visitors at Palmerston Park (Queen of the South’s Ground), to take possession of the Graham Harkness Memorial Trophy.

Wellhouse Amateurs had three players on international duty - Robbie Peebles, Stephen McDevitt and Gary Gaitens.

WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 3, EASTFIELD 1.

LEAGUE match for the deposed Scottish Amateur Cup holders.

Eastfield scored against the run of the play.

Aaron Jaconelli equalised from 25 yards.

Thomas Sinclair and Brian Hughes also netted.

GREENOCK 4, ASHFIELD 2.

HAT-trick from John Carter, plus a Lee Docherty counter.

ST ROCH 2, NEWMAINS 3.

THE visitors hit first half goals through Tamburini and Hannaway.

Logan (pen) and Asanti replied, but McGeechan netted the winner eight minutes from time.

SPARTANS 1, GLASGOW CITY F.C. 3.

HAVING to contend with a growing injury list - which included five Scotland caps - did not stop the Premier champions.

Leanne Crichton scored from 20 yards after three minutes.

Leanne Ross slotted a penalty kick past ‘keeper Harrison, and Julie Nelson headed home No 3.

Spartan’s reply came via a Sarah Ewens penalty after Kerry Montgomery was fouled.

RANGERS 2, CELTIC 1.

GERS’ league goals came from Megan Sneddon and Suzanne Mulvey.

Celtic replied through Rhonda Jones.

MARYHILL 2, LANARK UNITED 2.

SCORERS: Begg and Wells.

United’s Boyle and Mushet hit back.

POSTAL UNITED 3, MYRE A.F.C. 2.

FRIENDLY at Drumoyne.

United goals from Martin, Simpson, and Dunnett.

BROOMHOUSE 8, E.K.ROLLS ROYCE 1.

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Broomhouse cut loose immediately.

David Quinn, who had earlier hit a post, netted three times inside 16 minutes.

Mark Anderson grabbed a fourth and Quinn scored again. Second half, Darren Hogan and substitute David Omozik found the net, and Craig McGregor drilled home a Joe McGowan cut-back to complete the eightsome reel.

TYNECASTLE A.F.C. 3, WHITEFIELD ROVERS 0.

SEMI-Final of the Presidents Cup. Jordan (2) and Winters.

BLOCHAIRN STAR “B” 3, THORN ATHLETIC 3.

PENALTY-kicks (5-4) sent Blochairn into the Semi-Final of the Colville Park Country Club West of Scotland Cup. GIFFNOCK NORTH A.F.C. 1, BLOCHAIRN STAR “B” 0.

FIRST half penalty kick (14 mins) from David Fry decided the Semi-Final at Airdrie.

CASTLEMILK DYNAMO 1, CRANHILL UNITED 3.

UNITED breached the former Sunday League champions defence through Gary Rae after 32 minutes.

Five minutes later, David Omozik went around the Dynamo goalie and added their second.

Castlemilk hit back four minutes into the secondhalf.

Cranhill missed a penalty kick, and both teams were reduced to ten men (double bookings).

With Castlemilk still chasing the equaliser, Omozik struck again in 93 minutes.

QUEEN’S PARK SPIDERS 3, CRANHILL UNITED 5 SPIDERS stung United with early goal (10 and 18 minutes).

Gary Rae replied ten minutes later.

Queen’s regained their twogoal advantage in the 34th minute.

Ross McLeod crashed home a Gary Rae corner kick before the break.

United stepped up the pace with counters from Chris Kennedy (58, 76 mins), and David Omozik (71).

ROSSVALE F.C. 0, VALE OF CLYDE 3.

TIN PAIL took the lead through Scott McManus following a great run and cutback by Derek Hepburn at New Petershill Park.

Hepburn swept home a brilliant second goal, and was in-

volved in the build-up to No 3, which allowed Anton Franchetti to score. Rossvale defender Crawford was red carded by Referee McKinnon, but Hepburn missed the resultant penalty kick.

CAMPSIE MINERVA 2, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 1.

POOR display from ‘House on a small park.

The homesters went ahead and after Craig Halliday equalised, Minerva scored inside the final 15 minutes.

HAGHILL A.F.C. 5, LOCHGREEN 2.

Haghill had to play an under-strength starting line-up at St Ambrose School.

However, King and Simpson gave them a 2-1 interval lead.

Second half, Stewart, substitute Hannah and Davis wrapped up the league points.

NEILSTON 2, MARYHILL 0.

TON kept up their promotion charge with goals from Nisanci and Christie.

ST ROCH 1, WISHAW 1.

LAST league game of this season at James McGrory Park for the Candy Rock.

Wishaw finished with nine men.

ASHFIELD 0, BEITH 3.

THREE second half goals from Frize, Docherty and McLean at Saracen Park.

VALE OF LEVEN 2, VALE OF CLYDE 3.

PROMOTION-clinching result for Ian Currie’s team.

McGeachy and Brown for the Alexandria club.

Hepburn, Franchetti and McManus had the Tollcross lads in a celebration mood!

YOKER ATHLETIC 3, ASHFIELD 0.

SECOND-half goals in a 12 minute spell gave Yoker their win. Rodgers (pen), Crerand and Harvey.

ST PAT’S 1, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2.

PREMIER Division victory.

Brian Hughes and Robbie Peebles did the damge for the East End club.

VALE OF CLYDE 1, BLANTYRE VICS 2.

BOTH clubs were already assured of promotion to the Central District First Division, but it was Vics who clinched the Second Division championship with this Monday night victory.

Scorers: McDonald (pen) and Kirkwood.

Tin Pail replied with a Weir spot kick.

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CRANHILL UNITED have been living a Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy dream this season.

Now the East End club are 90 minutes - and possibly extra-time - away from joining the likes of The Gantry and Finnart in the national record books, when they meet former winners Harvester A.F.C. in Sunday’s final at Livingston.

Harvester will point out experience counts at this level.

They have been here before as holders in 2003-’ 2004, and the unbeaten West Lothian League Premier Division outfit lost last season’s final against Rutherglen Vogue.

The emergence of Cranhill as an amateur club is nothing short of amazing, and deserves media recognition.

Three years ago, a group of Easterhouse lads decided to move up from 7-a-side football, and approached Stephen Brown (now Secretary) for much-needed help in joining a properly organised set-up. Sadly, time restrictions saw them

miss out, and the next best thing was to organise their own Monday Night League.

Amateur clubs followed their lead - from such areas as Drumchapel, Maryhill and Partick - and Stephen Brown proudly admits: “We had a great wee league, and one cup tournament, which had official referees taking change of all games.”

Cranhill won both trophies, and the spin-off saw them and other teams apply for membership of the Sunday Central Amateur Football League.

United were immediately crowned Division 2B champions at the first time of asking - winning promotion - and reached the Quarter-Finals of the Fosters Scottish Sunday Trophy, where they were defeated on penalties by Real Mermaid.

Brown and his backroom staff of coaches Chris Muir and Stewart Scott, plus first aider Robert Wilson, have quietly gone about putting together a squad based on youth, experi-

PLAYERS WANTED

GLASGOW East B.C. are seeking players born 2002.

Training at Whitehill (two nights).

Call 07832660003.

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.

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BUDHILL Football Academy are seeking girls to play in their Under-13 and Under-9 teams.

Both have fully qualified female coaches. Call 07960344563 or 07876128464.

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.

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ence and pace.

Goalkeeper Don Scott is among a clutch of players who have enjoyed success with Broomhouse F.C. (Saturday football), and Cranhill will be hoping he can reproduce his superb semi-final performance against Fairfield Sport and Leisure, who were defeated 3-1 at North End Park, Dundee.

Four excellent first-half saves denied Fairfield, and the pre-match favourites were left stunned before the interval as Cranhill took a 2-0 lead through Scott Ritchie’s early own goal, and a glancing header from Marc McGeough.

Cranhill’s solid back-line of Craig McGregor, Stephen McDevitt, Sean Cairney and Craig Halliday offered additional protection throughout the second half.

Halliday, who already has a Sunday Trophy final winners’ medal in his collection, produced a vintage free- kick to set-up a 3-0 lead after 77 minutes.

Scott pulled off another great

Cranhill United A.F.C. players and backroom staff have reached their first-ever Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy final at Livingston stop, and Fairfield also hit the post before James Tracey reduced the leeway with what amounted to a consolation reply two minutes from time.

CRANHILL UNITED: First Round - Bye. Second RoundGartcairn Academy (A) 3-0.

Third Round – Edinburgh Athletic (H) 5-3. Fourth Round -

NATIONAL FINALS

AIRDRIE Football Club’s Excelsior Stadium will host seven SYFA National Finals this month.

Sponsored by Trans World Soccer, history will be made when record Under-21 holders Campsie Black Watch and Goldenhill (Clydebank) contest the 100th Cup final organised through the Scottish Youth

Football Association.

The full list, with kick-off times in brackets, reads: May 11 - Under-13 (1pm). Under-21 – (3.30pm). May 24 - Under-17 (1pm). Under-19 (3.45pm).

May 25 - Under-14 (11am).

Under-15 - (1.30pm). Under-16 (4pm).

All games will be played to a finish.

Bathgate (A) 5-3. Fifth Round - Dykehead (A) 2-2, Cranhill won on penalties. Sixth Round - East End (A) 6-0. Quarter-Final - Tayport (A) 3-1. Semi-Final - Fairfield Sport and Leisure (Neutral)-3-1.

HARVESTER A.F.C.: First Round - Bye. Second RoundKennoway (A) 8-0. Third

GLASGOW City F.C. are organising a summer Soccer Camp for boys and girls (aged 5 -13 years), from July 28 to August 1.

The venue is Goals Soccer Centre, Shawlands (at Shawlands Cross).

Limited spaces will be available for the week-long camp.

Cost is £12 per day, or £50 for the entire week.

To register, please email the club on gcfcsoccercamp@gmail. com

CHANGING PLANS

FINNART A.F.C. have decided to postpone plans for a 35th Anniversary Dinner.

It’s likely such an event will be

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TOURNEY INVITE

BROOMHOUSE F.C. are expecting an invitation to defend the East Kilbride Y.M. Tournament Trophy they won last year.

The East End team lost only once on their way to the final, where they crushed Castlemilk A.F.C. 5-1.

CITY SOCCER CAMP

Round - Haldane (A) 11-0.

Fourth Round - Dundee Argyle (H) 2-2, Harvester won on penalties.

Fifth Round - Newton Vale (H) 4-1. Sixth Round - Shotts (A) 4-4, Harvester won on penalties. Quarter-Final - Hillview (A) 4-3. Semi-Final - Fintry Athletic (Neutral) 2-0.

David Omozik gave them a great start with two goals inside 17 minutes.

David Quinn, Gary Rae and Mark McFarlane were also on target, before Craig French netted Castlemilk’s late consolation

PRESENTATION

ST ROCH Junior Football Club have organised their annual Player Presentation Night at Crowwood Golf Club, Stepps, on Saturday, May 3 (7pm until late).

Tickets are £5.

There will be a buffet, raffles, auction, and music during the evening.

Network Private Hire will continue as a sponsor at James McGrory Park next season.

PREMIER CUP

CELTIC and Glasgow City F.C. have been kept apart in the draw for the Semi-Finals of the Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup. Celts will play Hibernian,

while City meet Aberdeen.

Quarter-Final results: Aberdeen 2, Spartans 1; Celtic 4, Hamilton Accies 0; Hibernian 7, Buchan 0; Queens Park 0, Glasgow City F.C. 13.

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