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SCOTLAND TO PILOT CLARE LAW TO IDENTIFY DOMESTIC ABUSERS

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OMEN will be given the right to check on a partner’s violent past for the first time in a bid to tackle the scourge of domestic abuse.

First Minister Alex Salmond said Scotland would pilot a disclosure scheme, known as Clare’s Law, following a proposal from Police Scotland Chief Constable Stephen House.

Already in operation in England and Wales, it allows police to release information on request about a partner’s past if it relates to domestic violence or other violent acts.

The scheme is named after Clare Wood, who was murdered by her former boyfriend in Salford, Greater Manchester, in 2009.

Mr Salmond revealed the move yesterday at First Minister’s Questions to Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, who previously pressed the Scottish Government to adopt Clare’s Law. The First Minister told MSPs: “The chief constable has today proposed a multi-agency group to set up and develop a pilot on a Clare’s Law disclosure scheme in Scotland.”

The announcement came as one of the country’s top law to be introduced as part of a more modern approach to tackling domestic abuse.

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GENN CLARE LAW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Solicitor General Lesley Thomson said there was a need for “bespoke” legislation which would tackle a prolonged pattern of behaviour rather than specific offences such as assault and breach of the peace.

“We continue to move forward in an innovative way to challenge domestic abuse – identifying and implementing improvements and, above all, working together.

“The stalking legislation passed in 2010 gave prosecutors a new tool to tackle this harmful behaviour and sent a clear public message that this sort of conduct was not acceptable.

“Creating a specific offence of domestic abuse is one way in which we could ensure that our criminal law is and remains fit for purpose.”

Police Scotland said a national database had already been created, allowing officers to record and assess cases of domestic abuse.

Last night, women’s groups welcomed the solicitor general’s suggestion that legislation on domestic abuse should be tightened up.

RECORD NUMBER OF NEW BUSINESS START UPS IN GLASGOW LAST year saw Glasgow beat its own record for new company registrations, according to figures in the latest Duport Business Confidence Report for the area.

Over the course of the year, there were 7685 new companies formed - more than any other year on record for the city and a 13% rise on the previous year.

This figure puts Glasgow well ahead of the UK average rise, which stood at 8% during the same period.

The surge in new company registrations could be linked to the approach of the Commonwealth games many have said.

TORYGLEN RAPE THERE has been an “encouraging response” to appeals as police hunt three men over the rape of a woman who was dragged into a close as she walked along a Glasgow street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The 33-year-old was in the Toryglen area of Glasgow when a man got out of a car and forced her into a common close between midnight and 3am on Saturday.

The man and two other men, who the victim believes were also in the car, then subjected her to a serious sexual assault.

They fled following the attack and the woman managed to make her way home.

She contacted police the next morning.

She did not require hospital treatment but has been left extremely distressed by the incident.

The three suspects are described as Asian and aged in their 20s.

Officers have been gathering CCTV footage from the area

SCOTTISH UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS

UNEMPLOYMENT in Scotland fell by 18,000 to 178,000 between January and March while employment reached its highest level since records began in 1992, according to official figures.

The jobless rate was 6.4%, which was below the average of 6.8% for the whole of the UK. Employment in Scotland rose by 29,000 over the three months.

There are now 2,585,000 people over 16 employed north of the border.

Unemployment for the UK as a whole fell by 133,000 to 2.2 million between January and March.

Office for National Statistics data also showed that the number of people claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) fell by 2,000 from March to 103,000 in April - down by 33,300 on a year ago.

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‘Significant progress’ Responding to the figures, First Minister Alex Salmond said: “Today’s employment figures mark a further improvement on last month’s record figures and demonstrate the Scottish government’s policy of investing in infrastructure to boost the economy is making significant progress, with employment levels at a record high.

“Female employment has increased by 38,000 over the last year and it is estimated that Scotland has one of the highest rates of female employment in the European Union.

“Scotland continues to outperform the UK across employment, unemployment and inactivity rates, which shows that even with the limited powers over the economy at our disposal we are improving our country’s economic health.”

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and are following up calls from members of the public after an initial appeal.

A Police spokesperson said: “We have received an encouraging response from the public following the coverage in the media and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who contacted us.

“Detectives are now examining that information to establish if there are any new leads and are trying to trace the car involved and believe it was a white or silver BMW or similar model.

We have been told that Officers are still in the process of gathering CCTV from in and around the area to study the footage to try and obtain more detail about the suspects and the car they were in and still appeal to anyone who may have any information or knowledge about the suspects or the incident to get in touch with them as a matter of urgency, a small piece of information can be vital so please do not hesitate in coming forward.

RACIST CITY ATTACK A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was punched and racially abused as he walked along a street with his younger brother.

The boy was kept in hospital overnight after the attack, which had aggravated an existing medical condition.

The incident happened on Sunday night, when the boy and his 10-year-old brother were walking along Brockburn Road in the Pollok area of Glasgow.

Just after 10pm, the pair, who are both Asian, were approached by a teenager who hit and racially abused the older boy.

The victim made his way home and was taken to hospital by his parents, Police Scotland said.

He was released from the care of medics earlier today.

The suspect is described as being white, aged 15 to 16, of slim build and with short, light blond hair.

He was wearing a dark body warmer, a red short-sleeved shirt underneath and grey jogging bottoms.

Police want to hear from anyone who saw the incident or who may have seen the boys or their attacker that day.

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Glasgow INTRUDERS IN SCHOOL named in UK top 10 for new homes GLASGOW is one of the UK’s top 10 cities for house building, a new study has revealed.

The latest National House Building Council (NHBC) figures show Glasgow had the ninth highest number of new home registrations in the UK last year.

A total of 618 new homes were built in the city in 2013, almost 2% of the UK’s overall figure of 33,816.

The new builds included 426 private and 192 public housing developments.

The NHBC chief executivesaid: “Our new figures show further sustained growth and consolidation in the UK house building industry following a strong year last year.”

Over the past 15 months we have seen a genuine return of confidence to the industry as builders strive to meet the growing demand for new homes that the country clearly needs.”

London continues to be the major driver for growth in house building but our figures also show that other UK cities outside the capital such as Glasgow are also showing encouraging signs of growth.

Already this year there has been a 5% rise in the number of new houses being registered in Scotland compared to the same time last year, particularly in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Malcolm MacLeod, the NHBC director in Scotland, said: “This is obviously welcome news for the sector and proof that more and more people are now grasping the opportunity to get on the housing ladder.

THE strict lunchtime policy comes just days after angry parents d ­emanded answers when intruders walked into Glasgow’s largest school.

The parents told how they were sent texts telling them an “emergency action plan” had now been put in place.

Glasgow City Council said officials were looking into a “number of short-term options” to keep pupils at the school safe.

A spokeswoman said: “It is a minority of youths who are causing these issues and we will do all that we can to safeguard our pupils “This type of behaviour will not be tolerated.

The school is working with the police to get to the bottom of this matter.”

A letter to parents will be sent home to reassure them that the school is looking at a

number of short-term options to safe guard the young people.”

Education bosses said a letter was sent out to parents yesterday.

An investigation was launched into the incident at the school on Wednesday last week, when three youths entered the school as more than 2000 pupils studied in their classrooms.

Concerned parents told how they would be walking their children to and from school after last week’s incident.

One said: “It’s getting worse at Holyrood.

“First there are intruders in the school, then someone is getting attacked.”

Some people had heard that a pupil had been stabbed - we were frantic.”

MARYHILL ROBBERY APPEAL TWO female university students were threatened and robbed by an armed man as they headed on a night out Officers are appealing for information and witnesses after a robbery in the Maryhill area of Glasgow on the evening of Monday May 12.

Both woman, aged 18 and 19, were leaving their student accommodation to go to the west end between 11pm and 11.20pm, when a man approached them near Melrose Gardens.

The man demanded their belongings and threatened them with a weapon, before he grabbed the handbag from the shoulder of the 18-year-old and a mobile phone from the 19-year-old.

The two women managed to make their way to a nearby common close in where they got help from local residents who contacted the police The women were uninjured

however they were left extremely distressed following their ordeal.

The robber is described as white, about 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, and with a shaven head.

He was wearing a dark-coloured zipper style hooded top, which was zipped up which was obscuring his face.

Constable David Adam, who is dealing with the inquiry, said: “This was a very frightening experience for the young women concerned, and we are carrying out extensive enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

The area which the robbery occurred is densely populated, and is a popular area for students so I am confident that we may be able to glean some information from he local area and local witnesses, therefore I would ask anyone with information to contact police on 101.

DOMESTIC ABUSE SHORT CHANGED COURT FIRST THE BBC has been allowed to film inside Scotland’s only specialist domestic abuse court in Glasgow.

This is the first time cameras have been allowed inside Scotland’s only specialist domestic abuse court in Glasgow.

It has been running for five years, and although there are 122 specialist domestic abuse courts in England and Wales, in Scotland there is only one.

Plans to roll out others across the country have been put on hold because of financial cuts. Mhairi McGowan manages Assist, a support service for victims of domestic abuse in Glasgow, which works closely with the court.

She said “the work is vital in walking victims through what is usually a very “scary” time, but admitted it is frustrating that the court system will not be rolled out across Scotland.

There is absolutely no rea-

son why the approach of Assist cannot be adopted across Scotland and make a difference to all who experience domestic abuse,” “Yes, we do cost but you need to think about the wider cost of domestic abuse in Scotland. It costs the country billions of pounds.”

The service is run by Glasgow City Council and is not part of the criminal justice system, but experts say it is crucial in keeping victims safe and helping them bear witness against their attackers Last year more than 2,000 cases - ranging from vandalism and breach of the peace to more serious assaults - came through court 13 at Glasgow Sheriff Court, which houses the specialist court.

The accused are wide-ranging, including men and women, professionals and the unemployed, people still in their teens to those in their 70s

UNIVERSITY FUNDING BOOST THREE Scottish universities will receive £20 million as part of a scheme to help Scotland meet its carbon emission reduction targets by building biomass and district energy heating systems.

Strathclyde, Stirling and St Andrews universities will be given the Scottish Government funding to build a number of new projects.

It is hoped the work will also encourage other bodies to develop low carbon heating technologies.

The money, from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), will see £10 million go St Andrews University for a woodfuelled biomass project in Fife.

The plant will produce hot water to be pumped four miles underground to heat and cool laboratories and residences in the university.

Strathclyde University will receive £8 million to construct a combined heat, power and district energy network, linking Strathclyde’s campus with major energy users in the area.

The investment was welcomed by environmental groups. Gina Hanrahan, of WWF Scotland, said: “The public sector has a pivotal role in helping to turn low carbon ambition into action.

“Heating Scotland’s buildings and water makes up almost half our total carbon emissions, yet only around 3 per cent of that heating is currently renewable.

“For too long heat has been the forgotten part of our energy mix, but it’s an area we need to see strong action on from the Scottish Government if we’re to tackle climate change

LOWER life expectancy in Scotland means people are being “short changed”, with some receiving up to £50,000 less in state pension payments than senior citizens south of the border, Scotland’s new Pensioner’s Rights Secretary said.

While life expectancy in Scotland is increasing, it is still the lowest in the UK. That means that 65-year-old men north of the border can expect to live 1.2 years less than the average for the UK as a whole, while for women the difference is 1.3 years.

Scottish Government research shows a 65-year-old man receiving a pension of £160 a week will be £10,000 worse off, with that rising to £11,000 for women.

But for men in Glasgow, where life expectancy is lowest, they could receive £50,000 less in pension payments than a man in Harrow, where life expectancy is highest.

Women in Glasgow could receive £46,000 less than those in Camden, where female life expectancy is highest in the UK. The UK Government plans to increase the retirement age to 66 for men and women by 2020, and then increase it further to 67 from 2026.

But the SNP has pledged that in the first year of an independent Scotland it would set up a commission to consider the appropriate pace of change for the retirement age beyond 66.

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John Smith and the Scottish Parliament SPEAKING on the 20th anniversary of the death of John Smith and the 15th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Labour Leader Johann Lamont said: “It seems a bittersweet moment that we mark the twin anniversaries of John Smith and the creation of the Scottish Parliament, an institution he fought so hard to bring about but didn’t live to see.

John was a man of high ideals and principles, of great intellect and warm humour, a tireless campaigner for a better Scotland, and our thoughts are with his family.

For Scottish politics, it’s an opportune reminder of the values that John stood for, and those we would do well to remember as we debate our countrys future .

“Our parliament is 15 years old, and its great success has been to ensure its permanent place in Scottish life.

Yet the goals it was tasked with, set by great people like John Smith, still elude us.

“The kind of Scotland that John aspired to, one which has an education system that is fair for all, a health service that gives the sick, the vulnerable and the elderly the care and respect they deserve and an economy that allows us all to share in prosperity, remains the real prize for our movement and in the memory of lost friends like John, we will continue to fight for it.”

BIG CHARITY VENTURE

BY FRANKIE AND BENNY’S AT THE FORT

ON the 17th of May a team of 4 members of staff from Frankie & Bennys at the Fort will be cycling on an exercise bike none stop for 30 hours!

They start at 10:00am on Saturday and will finish at 16:00 on the Sunday.

All money raised is going towards Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research (LLR).

LLR envision in 15 years they will have found a cure for these horrendous diseases, so every penny raised will go towards the battle this very worthy cause helps fight.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY AT WESTMUIR GLASGOW Panthers had their first session at new home Westmuir High School where the Head of Sport at Glasgow Life, Keith Russell joined in part of the session plus had a chat with club chairman Adam Mould on areas of support needed for the club to expand.

He also spoke with some of the Scotland Wheelchair Rugby League squad and Scotland Head Coach Jamie Seery about how quickly the game has grown in Scotland especially in Glasgow and Dundee.

With the sport now starting in Ayrshire and also looking to expand into Aberdeen and

Edinburgh before the end of the year.

Seery commented: “With the hard work done by the volunteers in Dundee and Glasgow the sport has really lifted off in these areas and this showed at the Scotland trial in March when we had almost double the attendance than we did the year before.

The next step is to increase the number of clubs which will help us form a sustainable league with clubs playing on a week to week basis” For more information on the growth of Wheelchair Rugby League in Scotland please email:admin@scotlandwrl. co.uk

GENN City teens get preview of careers clinic A GROUP of young people from Glasgow’s Cardinal Winning Secondary School visited Skills Development Scotland’s George Square centre to get a taste of the services on offer there.

The senior pupils from the school, which caters for secondary aged students with additional learning needs, got a preview of a week-long drop in skills clinic at the centre.

They were shown the online support and information available on SDS’s My World of Work web service and met with work coach Alan Reekie and personal adviser Liz Foy, who

explained the range of services available in George Square.

It is hoped many other people will visit the centre to find out more during the skills clinic.

Staff will be on hand from 10am until 4pm from Monday 19 May until Friday 23 May to help with careers information, advice and guidance.

Centre team leader Shona Mitchell said: “We usually have an appointment system for people and this has proved very popular since we moved into the George Square centre last November.

However, we wanted to of-

fer people the flexibility of the drop-in clinic so they could come in at any point in the week and see the type of services we can offer.

Shona added: “This is an opportunity for us to help people make a career health check and consider all of their options in terms of training, further education, finding employment and apprenticeships, information about employability programmes and so on.”

To find out more visit the George Square centre, go online to myworldofwork.co.uk or call 0800 917 8000.

Rosemount Logo Contest Winners Receive their Prizes

Royston Primary ‘s pupils showing off their certificates

Hayley Brown being presented with her award by Maureen Flynn and Jacki Kerr of Rosemount Development Trust with Simon Kelly, Headteacher

Pupils from St. Roch’s Primary showing off their certificates

Amelia Pietrzak receiving her prize from Maureen Flynn and Isobel Kirkwood of Rosemount Development Trust, with Anna Blair, Acting Deputy Head

THE prize winners are Amelia Pietrzak (8), from St. Roch’s Primary, and Hayley Brown (11) from Royston Primary.

As part of the InspireROYSTON 2014 celebrations pupils from both schools were asked to design a logo.

The designs from both Ame-

lia and Hayley were so outstanding that they were asked to work together to combine their efforts into one.

At separate award ceremonies in their respective schools, Amelia and Hayley were each given framed pictures of their design and a

voucher for £50, to be used towards books and materials for arts and crafts, by representatives of Rosemount Development Trust which funded the competition.

Every pupil that participated received a certificate of recognition.

The event was one of the activities that helped launch the Kite Festival on the 25th of May, with local children flying kites bearing colours that would link in to the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.

The kite-flying took place at Glenconner Park in Royston

and is the start of a series of community events and celebrations to take place in Royston throughout the summer.

The InspireROYSTON 2014 celebrations mark the 25th anniversary year of the founding of Rosemount Development Trust.

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MSP AND MEP HAIL NEW EU FIRST WORLD WAR GRAVES COMMEMORATED WITH NEW INTERACTIVE PANELS PROGRAMME FOR POORER STUDENTS

BOB Doris, SNP MSP for Glasgow, and Alyn Smith MEP visited a youth organisation in Ruchill last Friday to discuss a new EU initiative to help students from poorer backgrounds to take part in international exchanges.

North United Communities works with young people in Ruchill, Maryhill, Summerston, Milton and Cadder, which include some of the poorest communities in Scotland.

Among the services they provide is helping to support youngsters from school into work, training and further education.

Bob and Alyn met Jill Mackay, who runs NUC, and Natalie Bell, one of the organisation’s directors, to discuss the opportunities presented by the Erasmus+ scheme, the new programme being developed to promote exchanges for young people from more deprived communities.

The programme is committing 1 billion to helping over 30,000 people from the UK expand their horizons over the next seven years.

This will be a 50% increase on the number of people who benefited from the previous Lifelong Learning and Youth in Action programmes.

Following the meeting, Bob said: “It was good to meet with North United Communities and Alyn Smith MEP to hear about the new student exchange programme being set up by the EU. “With previous Erasmus programmes, one problem has been that the grants offered often don’t fully cover cost of living.

Even when it does, sometimes the funds come through after costs have already had to be paid.

Particularly in more expensive countries, this has indeed tended to restrict access to those from better-off backgrounds.

“Erasmus+ improves on its predecessor programmes in several ways. Grants will target specific needs, tailored to living costs in the destination country, in order to offer better support to less well-

off students.

It will also offer more specific support for students with disabilities.

“I look forward to working with Alyn, Jill and all at NUC to ensure that youngsters from places like Wyndford, Ruchill and Milton will be equally able to benefit from the opportunity to study abroad.”

Commenting, Alyn Smith MEP said: “I was lucky enough to be an Erasmus student in Heidelberg in Germany way back in 1992 and it’s given me a lot of benefits.

“Erasmus+ means that another five million young people will receive grants to study, train, volunteer or take part in youth or sports activities in another EU country, which will give them the opportunity to expand their horizons.

“The Erasmus programme was founded on an old principle in Scottish legal education, which meant students had to spend a year studying overseas.

It creates pan-European links and opens up opportunities as well as giving participants a greater sense of the world they live in.

“I hope Erasmus+ will encourage more Scots to go abroad to learn new skills and learn about other cultures, improve their job prospects and broaden their horizons.

Of all the EU programmes, Erasmus adds the most value.”

Let It Rock 1950’s Style

AFTER a sensation sell-out debut Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway invite Scotland to take a glamorous and uplifting trip back in time when the Vintage Festival returns to Merchant City Festival, Glasgow on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July 2014.

Merchant City Festival is one of three live zones transforming the city during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Wayne and Gerardine Let It Rock at Wild Cabaret on Wednesday 14th May, when they announced the full programme of club events, activities and workshops set to

transform the Merchant City this summer.

Expect a touch of glamour as they introduce a truly unique event, which brings together and rejoices in the music,fashion-beauty, film,art-design and dance of the last century.

An era set to be revived during this year’s Vintage Festival, including • 1950’s music and dance with hair, make up and vintage clothing reminiscent of a time gone by •1950’s transport - stunning classic cars that will transport us all back in time including a 58 black and red Ford Zodiac, a 46 Ford and a 46 Chevy.

New city centre hotel ready for 2014 Games A NEW hotel is to open in time for this summer’s Commonwealth Games, with the creation of 65 full-time and part-time jobs.

The £11 million Premier Inn will open ahead of schedule in June at Pacific Quay, Glasgow.

The jobs, including four apprenticeships, range from receptionists and restaurant workers to housekeeping and maintenance staff.

Premier Inn Glasgow spokesperson said: “Opening in time for the Games has been our aim since plans were first approved for the site, which everyone involved in the project has worked tirelessly to make happen.

“The hotel is in a fantastic location with incredible views both of the city and along the river, which we are confident not only business and leisure travellers will be impressed with but locals too.

“The 180-bedroom hotel is located on a three-acre site next to the BBC and STV and opposite the Hydro Arena and SECC.

GLASWEGIANS were given the chance to learn more about Glasgow’s First World War graves and cemeteries with the launch of 21st century signage that it hopes will help spark interest about the city’s war past.

The Lord Provost of Glasgow Sadie Docherty unveiled the city’s first interactive Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) panel at the Western Necropolis in the north of the city.

The event marks the beginning of a comprehensive upgrade of First World War site signage both in the city, across Scotland and the world by the CWGC to coincide with the centenary in August of the start of the conflict.

The Lord Provost said: “Thousands of Glaswegian men volunteered for the Great War leaving behind their jobs and loved ones.

There are hundreds of memorials and stories across the city and they give us an insight into the experience of the 200,000 men from the city that joined up.

“This programme of new panels makes it easier for members of the public to find information about those who lost their lives in the conflict and connect with Glasgow’s commemoration.

The interactive element is a great way of getting younger people engaged with the history of the First World War and our city, ensuring that the stories of those who were involved are kept alive.”

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play panel will contain detailed information related to the specific cemeteries, giving background to the burials and memorials contained within.

When scanned with a smartphone, the QR (Quick Response) codes provide access to the information and will also take the user to online CWGC micro sites.

These sites will explore the graves in further detail, including some personal stories and biographies of soldiers buried in the cemeteries.

This will help bring to life the personal stories of those involved in the conflict, and shows how 21st century technology can be used to reinvigorate one hundred year old history.

The new commemorative panels are part of CWGC’s ongoing maintenance of over 1100 war graves across the three sites of Lambhill Cemetery, St. Kentigern’s RC Cemetery and the Western Necropolis.

In total 500 of these panels will be installed worldwide.

The three Glasgow cemeteries are among only ten across Scotland which will have this 21st century signage.

Iain Anderson, CWGC’s Regional Supervisor in Scotland, said: “The Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s use of the very latest communication technology is aimed at bringing to life the stories of those who gave their lives during the two world wars.

“The stories revealed on our

panels at Glasgow give a fascinating insight into the city’s response to the First and Second World War, as well as the high price paid by Scots and Commonwealth servicemen and women during the war It is hoped that the focus on accessibility and interactivity will encourage the public to engage with Glasgow’s First World War history, in particular as later in the year Glasgow will be the focal point for the First World War commemoration across the United Kingdom.

On 4 August, Glasgow will commence the country’s programme of remembrance events with a service in Glasgow Cathedral, set to be attended by representatives from across the Commonwealth who will be in the city for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Pupils from Cadder Primaryl also attended the unveiling as part of their project.

With their school only a short walk from the cemetery, the children have been discovering the rich history on their doorstep. Class teacher Anne Wallace said: “The children are very enthusiastic to find out the stories behind the headstones they pass every day.”

The unveiling of these panels is an important step in the preparation for Glasgow’s major First World War commemoration events later in the year, where the more than 18,000 Glaswegians who lost their lives in service of their country will be remembered.

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Scottish Labour comment on Police Reform Report WE regret that for the first time in our experience, the Public Audit Committee has not been able to reach a consensus on a report following Committee consideration of a report presented by Audit Scotland.

We also regret that agreement could not be reached on issuing a media line on behalf of the Committee which included the words “The report was not unanimously agreed”.

We believe that the report originally drafted for the Committee, which has been issued at Annexe B as a minority/dissenting statement, represented an acceptable compromise which was unfortunately rejected by the majority of Committee members.

The fact is that the Public Audit Committee seeking to hold the Scottish Government and public agencies to account, could have issued a

much stronger report, highlighting failures and inconsistencies.

We regret that promises made by the Scottish Government to a committee of the Scottish Parliament on the preparation of a business case were not met.

For the Scottish Parliament to operate effectively, it requires its committees to be rigorous in holding the Scottish Government to account.

It is not the job of a committee of the Scottish Parliament to seek to put a flattering interpretation on the actions of the Scottish Government.

For committees to be effective and credible, they need to report what they find, irrespective of any embarrassment to any one political party.

This is particularly true for the Public Audit Committee which has had a longstanding

reputation for defending the public interest.

The Public Audit Committee has responsibility to scrutinise the use of public funds to ensure that best value is delivered and a lack of objectivity hinders this.

It is also important that reports from the Public Audit Committee do not seek to diminish, understate, or misinterpret the work of Audit Scotland.

Audit Scotland’s contribution to ensuring the most effective use of public expenditure has been well recognised.

The Scottish public needs a strong and vigorous committee system in the Scottish Parliament.

It is unfortunate, in our opinion, that on this occasion, the Public Audit Committee has not lived up to expectations.

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Lord Provost Unveils Anti-sectarian Artwork Created by North Glasgow Primary Pupils PARENTS and children from Saracen and St Teresa’s Primary Schools were at the City Chambers recently to unveil their artwork to Lord Provost Sadie Docherty and to view a film that had been produced about their project on Tackling Sectarianism.

The 12-week project took place at Keppoch Campus in the Possilpark area of the city and was funded by the Scottish Government and ng homes.

As part of the project local artist George Smith ran art workshops with the group and Nil By Mouth Campaign Director Dave Scott delivered anti-sectarianism sessions for the pupils.

After the film screening, invited guests got the opportunity to view the artwork produced which culminated in a grand unveiling by the Lord Provost of a unique painting in the style of a stained glass window which included portraits of some of the children who took part in the project and Old Firm Legends Ally McCoist and the late Tommy Burns.

Robert Docherty, ng2’s Football Development Partnership Manager said: “We are extremely grateful to the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council Education Services, Saracen Primary and St Teresa’s Primary, Dave Scott, George Smith, Glasgow Kelvin College and more importantly the young people and their parents for supporting this worthwhile project. Our aim now is to build on their success and to take their fantastic work into the communities of North Glasgow.”

After welcoming everyone to the City Chambers and viewing the artwork the Lord Provost was clearly impressed: “The paintings are super. The children and their parents have produced fantastic pieces of work and should be very proud of what they have achieved. I would like to request that the work is included in an exhibition in the Peoples Palace later this year.”

CEO of ng homes Robert Tamburrini said: “We are delighted to be involved in this fantastic project which provides a great opportunity for pupils and their families to work together. There is a sense of pride and friendship here today which is great to see and be part of.”

Head Teacher of Saracen Primary Evelyn Gibson said: “We are always keen to engage in projects that help to break down the barriers of sectarianism. The children and their parents appreciated the trip to the City Chambers and we would like to thank the Lord Provost for the time she spent with us.”

The project is one of many projects that ng homes are currently running and links to its wider work regarding this issue in supporting the Scottish Government’s Tackling Sectarianism Campaign.

New 5K Run Launched in Springburn Park Over 130 people took part in a free, timed 5k run round Springburn Park last Saturday.

Organised by Parkrun Glasgow the new weekly event was launched by CEO of ng homes Robert Tamburrini.

The next run takes place Saturday 17th May 2014 at 9:30am.

Every week the run is entirely organised by volunteers, if you would like to volunteer to help with Parkrun Springburn please e-mail springburnhelpers@parkrun. com. If you want to take part in the weekly run you need to register on the Parkrun website: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/ register/

Head Teacher Mrs Irvine and pupils from Springburn Academy with ng homes CEO Robert Tamburrini and Sports Legacy Co-ordinator Greg Cann at Springburn Park.

Springburn (East)

Email: info@nghomes.net

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

Website: www.nghomes.net @ng_homes

ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association

Possilpark (West)

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

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ng homes Welcomes Danish Housing Visitors to North Glasgow ng homes welcomed a group of housing and community development workers from Horsens in Denmark to the Ron Davey Enterprise Centre in Springburn earlier this month.

The group contacted the housing association as they were keen to hear about the wide range of strategies for employment and training for local people linking into the work of ng2, a Social Enterprise and subsidiary of ng homes which provides high quality services across North Glasgow.

Of particular interest to the housing professionals was the success of community development activities and the involvement of local residents and community members engaged in volunteering in North Glasgow.

Presentations covered the impact of the ng sports legacy programme, the community football partnership, activities for older people and cross generational working. The Link-Up work in Possilpark, the Food for Thought and Climate Challenge programmes also featured in the presentation as well as the association’s community development course in partnership with Glasgow University – Activate.

local residents. We are confident that our visit to North Glasgow will inspire new ideas for us to take back to Denmark”.

Director of Investment and Regeneration for ng homes John Devine said: “It was great to compare the industrial heritage of both Springburn in Glasgow and Horsens in Denmark, there were a lot of similarities in terms of regeneration and it was good to share ideas with our new friends.”

MSP for Maryhill and Springburn Patricia Ferguson also popped in to welcome the visitors to North Glasgow and said: “I was delighted to meet Poul-Eric Skov Hansen and the group in Springburn. I am sure they were all impressed by the good work ng homes and ng2 are doing in our communities.”

Poul-Eric Skov Hansen, director of Imagine Horsens, a partnership initiative working in social housing areas said: “We were especially interested in how local authorities and housing associations can work together and we are interested in social enterprises that directly involve

Salvation Army Halls 192 Fernbank Street, Springburn, G22 6BD Grab a bargain, entry FREE!!

Craft/upcycling/knitting workshops.

Tea/Coffee, soup and sandwiches available for a donation Do you have any unwanted goods which you would like to donate?

We’re interested in: • Toys - soft toys • Clothes, Shoes, Handbags, Jewellery (in good condition) • DVDs, CDs, Board Games, Computer Games, Books • Toiletry Sets • Chocolate, Crisps, Sweets, Home Baking, Jams, Pickles • Competition Prizes Proceeds will go towards local causes to support community activities

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Springburn (East)

Email: info@nghomes.net

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

Website: www.nghomes.net

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

Possilpark (West)

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

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Queens Cross stands proud with launch of new business plan ONE of Glasgow’s leading community-based housing associations is set to usher in the next three years with pride, with the launch of its new business plan ‘Proud to be Queens Cross’.

Following a year long, in-depth consultation with tenants, staff and partners, Queens Cross Housing Association has produced a document offering a bright vision for the future of its north west Glasgow communities.

‘Proud to be Queens Cross’ outlines how three new values of ‘respect, integrity and aspiration’ will shape the Association in the years 2014-17, and details how the Association will continue to build upon its existing commitment to housing services and wider role activity.

To commemorate the launch of the document, QCHA held a celebratory event at The National Piping Centre in Glasgow on 1 May, which provided over 100 staff, tenants and partners with the opportunity to share some of their own personal pride in the Association.

Mary McGlinchey, who at-

tended the event, is just one tenant to have benefited from the Association’s dedication to the opportunities it has pledged to develop in 2014-17.

Mary said: “I was recently made redundant after almost 25 years.

With no knowledge of computers, I felt lost in the modern world of jobseeking.

“I became a regular attendee at Queens Cross’ Job Clubs and IT classes, where I was given space to develop my confidence and skills. I’ve just been offered a job.

I’m over the moon and can’t thank Queens Cross enough for the difference its classes have made.”

Board Chair Margaret Glass is confident that the plan provides a structured vision for the future which represents the needs and wishes of the diverse community that QCHA serve.

She said: “The document was written with the strong sense of pride and identity we feel every day in Queens Cross firmly in mind, and we’re extremely proud to have our people driving the future of the Association.”

SLIMMERS DROP POUNDS TO RAISE POUNDS FOR SALVATION ARMY

SLIMMERS have been dropping weight and raising money for a Salvation Army foodbank in Glasgow.

Around 300 members of Slimming World donated £400 of food to the church and charity in Easterhouse after losing a whopping 2072lbs (148 stone) between them in just six weeks.

Slimming World consultant Carrina McGovern said: “Our members were asked to choose a charity and decided on the local Salvation Army.

Many of our members know of the foodbank and its importance to so many people in the local community so it was a pretty unanimous decision in the end.

Everyone really bought into it.

Initially we wanted to spend all the money we raised on healthy food but soon realised it wouldnt be practical because many people don’t have the facilities to cook a meal from scratch.

We really had to think a bit differently but Morrisons in Easterhouse were a massive help and we managed to fill four shopping trolleys.

Some of our members are struggling themselves financially but still took part, donating food where possible.

Not only was a great thing to do for local people who rely on the foodbank but it also helped

our members, who lost almost 150 stone between them.

It was so successful that we hope to do it again in the autumn.

The foodbank is run by married Salvation Army adherents Tom and Pamela Mitchell, along with a team of volunteers.

Tom said:” We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Slimming World members.

Without people like them and businesses like Morrisons, we wouldnt be able to operate.

Tom insists The Salvation Army does not discriminate or judge the people who rely on them for help, whatever their back story.

There will always be people who take advantage but for the vast majority of people it takes an awful lot of courage and desperation to come and ask for help.

People are in desperate circumstances, sometimes their benefits have changed, sometimes they have been in hospital.

The bottom line is that they are without food.

The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity, working in 126 countries worldwide, that offers support, friendship and practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.

OPEN HOUSE AT GREENFIELD PARK CARE CENTRE GREENFIELD Park Care Centre in Carntyne is taking part in National Care Home Open day on Friday 20th June.

The idea behind the day is to encourage local people to visit care homes in their neighbourhood and work together to develop better relationships between the home and the community.

This important connection is something that Greenfield Park has nurtured since opening and the home is already acting as a community hub, including Gala Days, Seasonal Fayres and Talent contests.

As part of the Open Day Greenfield Park is hosting an Around the world themed tea party for their community to come along and sample some of the great activities that go on in the care centre.

Robert Murray, General Manager at the home, said: “This is a great way to showcase the excellent services on offer and the fantastic work that goes on at Greenfield Park.

Some people still have misconceptions about care homes so we are keen to dispel any myths that are out there and for people to come and have a look around.”

For more information please contact Robert Murray, General Manager at Greenfield Park Care Centre on 0141778-0368

MAJOR CASH BOOST FOR CITY HOSPICE A HOSPICE has received one of its biggest ever single donations in the form of a cheque for £50,000 from John Watson OBE. The Marie Curie Hospice at Stobhill in Glasgow has been given the cash by John who until his retirement in October last year ran the well known Glasgow printer John Watson and Co. The donation is the largest single donation since the hospice’s highly successful “Big Build” appeal in 2010 and equates to 3,125 hours of nursing care.

Once the Government’s tax free giving scheme Gift Aid is taken into account the total rises to £62,500.

Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Chief Executive Dr Jane Collins flew to Glasgow from London to receive the donation personally.

Dr Collins said: “John’s generous donation of £50,000 will pay for the running of the hospice for a week.

Over the past 12 years John’s dedication has benefitted hundreds of patients and we’re extremely grateful to him for his ongoing commitment to Marie Curie.”

John has been hugely active in supporting the charity over the last 12 years.

He was one of the ‘Big Build’ fundraising team under the excellent Chairmanship of the late

Donald Storrie, which raised a staggering £16.1 million to plan and build the new facility.

John still serves on the fundraising board.

The Marie Curie Hospice replaced the former Huntershill hospice which was considered to be no longer fit for purpose.

When it was announced that a new hospice was to be built the citizens of Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and further afield threw themselves into the huge fundraising drive John who lives in Bearsden said: “It took a huge amount of effort and commitment for a dedicated team, backed by the incredible support of the community to raise such a sum to build the hospice.

“I’m delighted to have made this personal donation which

will go along way to helping care for people at the hospice.”

During his time at the helm of John Watson and Co, the firm printed promotional literature entirely free of charge for the Marie Curie charity.

The Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow cares for approximately 1400 terminally ill patients and their families every year.

The hospice needs £5.3 million per year (£14,500 a day), to offer in-patient care and day-patient services and community nursing.

It offers specialist care for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses and support for families completely free.

The in-patient unit has 30 beds and a fully-equipped day service department and some services are offered in patients’ homes.

GET READY GLASGOW COMMUNITY INFORMATION EVENTS

THROUGHOUT May everyone living or working near Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games’ venues will have the chance to find out more about the impact on their neighbourhoods as the city prepares to host the largest sporting and cultural event ever held in Scotland.

A series of 10 local events are being held for residents and businesses near Games’ venues or cultural live sites, offering useful information on the changes they can expect to see in the lead up to and during Games time, how to prepare for potential alterations to daily Session routines and how to ensure they can make the most of Scotstoun the opportunity to get involved.

Organised by Glasgow City Council, Glasgow 2014 and Merchant City Police Scotland, the events Live Zone will give people the chance to find out more about the recently released Local Area Traffic Management and Cathkin Braes Parking plans (LATM&Ps), and discuss how they may be affected.

All events run from Hampden 5.30pm - 7.30pm, with a short presentation at 6pm, followed by a question and answer session.

Emirates Arena To help us manage numbers we’re asking people to pre-register for the session they’d like to attend at www.

getreadyglasgow.com.

A previous series of community information events were held in March, before the publication of the LATM&Ps, providing general information on how Games-time activities could impact local areas.

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 peo-

ple across Glasgow plan for the Games.

For further information on how the 2014 Commonwealth Games will affect you or your business, please visit www.getreadyglasgow.com.

The website will have the most up to date information so that people can see what’s happening at a local level and can sign up for regular email updates.

The website has some useful travel advice tools to help businesses get ready for the Games.

Location

Date

Time

Pre-registration

Scotstoun Stadium

19/05/2014

17:30 - 19:30

Phone 0141 276 1525 or e-mail CommunitiesNorthWest@ glasgowlife.org.uk

The Old Fruitmarket

20/05/2014

17:30 - 19:30

Phone 0141 357 2235 or register online at www. registerforevent.co.uk/ grg2014

Castlemilk Community Hall

21/05/2014

17:30 - 19:30

Phone 0141 276 1330 or e-mail SthAdminCustServiceHub@ glasgowlife.org.uk

Hampden Stadium

22/05/2014

17:30 - 19:30

Phone 0141 276 1330 or e-mail SthAdminCustServiceHub@ glasgowlife.org.uk

The Emirates Arena

27/05/2014

17:30 - 19:30

Phone 0141 276 1785 or e-mail NEAdminCustServiceHub@ glasgowlife.org

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The Duke Street Expo – Saturday May 31st 2014

THE EAST END SOCIAL’S ambitious Duke Street Expo is set to feature live concerts from acclaimed Glasgow outfit Admiral Fallow; Hot Chip alumni

Alexis Taylor; Fife’s very own King Creosote and current SAY Award Longlister and erstwhile Phantom Band vocalist, Rick Redbeard.

Part of Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme, the day will also feature various pop-up performances in various locations along Duke Street including charity shops, art galleries, florists, barbers, restaurants and local shops.

The Duke Street Expo will be anchored by two concerts in two churches adjacent to Glasgow’s famous (and longest) street: a matinee show featuring: Admiral Fallow; Rick Redbeard and Kobi Onyame takes place in The Everlasting Arms Church while: King Creosote; Alexis Taylor and Siobhan Wilson deliver an evening performance along the road in the Dennistoun New Parish Church.

Taking place along the half mile stretch of Duke Street between Bellgrove Street to the

west and Millerston Street to the east, The Duke Street Expo aims to host an array of musical performances in a variety of venues from midday to 11pm.

Tickets for the event are limited, with one £15 ticket guaranteeing entrance to both church concerts (peripheral performances will be subject to capacity).

Details of additional performers and venues will be released via social media in the coming weeks.

The Everlasting Arms Church (Matinee Concert: 2pm – 5pm) Admiral Fallow, Rick Redbeard, Kobi Onyame For our matinee concert we have a brace of SAY Award longlisters past & present: the stirring, eloquent pop of Admiral Fallow and the worn and welcoming brogue of Rick Redbeard.

In addition we’ve got Ghanaian/Glasgow based hip-hop artist and producer Kobi Onyame,

Get active this spring GONE are the days of children playing out in the street, making friends and getting plenty of exercise and fresh air.

Today’s youngsters are more than likely cooped up in their bedrooms, eyes fixated on the television and games controller in hand.

Should parents be concerned about the lack of outdoor play their children are getting?

And are parents becoming too lazy to find children things

to play and do, other than sticking them in front of a TV screen take a look into why children spend less time outdoors, and what parents can do to change the fast becoming stereotype of today’s younger generation.

A survey revealed that children spend up to 10 times as long playing video games and watching TV as they do outdoor play their children are getting?

This equates to one whole day out of each week spent indoors on electrical devices and only 2 and a half hours each week playing outdoors.

Despite these shocking statistics only 4 in 10 of the 2000 people surveyed admitted their children don’t spend enough time outdoors.

There was a time when children could play freely in the streets and neighbourhoods with other children, causing little worry to parents of there

fresh from the release of his excellent 2013 album ‘Glory’.

All told, it’s a typically eclectic opening salvo from The East End Social in a wonderful venue that’s made us all feel incredibly welcome.

New Dennistoun Parish Church (Evening Concert: 7.30pm – 10.30pm) King Creosote, Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Siobhan Wilson For our evening performance we turn to the bruised brilliance of Fife’s King Creosote, the melodic invention of Alexis Taylor (temporarily excused from Hot Chip and About Group duties) and the extraordinary, angelic eccentricity of Glasgow’s Siobhan Wilson.

And again…

The two church concerts outlined above are the only events which will require the purchase of a Duke Street Expo ticket.

We’re only selling one ticket for the entire day, so your £15 purchase will grant you access to both church performances.

Additional events taking place along Duke Street throughout the day will be open to anyone (ticket holders and non-ticket holders alike) and will often take place in venues/ shops with very limited capacities so access to every performance cannot and will not be guaranteed.

The events in question will include: Swim Team presents: “The Fish That Never Swam (But Was A Great Dancer)” Dennistoun Library (11am) The Swim Team band and arts group will perform a forty minute musical theatre performance for children aged 2 – 10, offering a unique musical take on one of Saint Mungo’s mir-

acles to include storytelling, a musical concert and a rave to cap things off!

Getting The Duke Street Expo off to a perfect start, this concert appeals to our youngest music fan and will be free to get in.

Adam Stafford Nakodar Grill (noon) Falkirk’s ‘Slow Motion Preacher’ and SAY Award ‘Longlister’ (for his excellent album ‘Imaginary Walls Collapse’) Adam Stafford joins the Duke Street Expo lineup, performing a set in the patio area to the rear of the fantastic Nakodar Grill restaurant. (Limited capacity).

Hector Bizerk Dennistoun BBQ (6.30pm approx) Our second confirmed artist

ious venues along the street – tune to social media for more information as we approach May 31st…but it’s going to depend on being in the right place at the right time…

The Duke Street Expo has been made possible thanks to the support and enthusiasm of local residents, businesses and the Dennistoun Community Council, to whom we are all extremely grateful.

It’s given us a tremendous opportunity to make friends and collaborate with a host of different people and perfectly encapsulates the spirit of The East End Social and what we set out to achieve when the notion first took flight.

The Duke Street Expo aims to complement another local in-

clutching a SAY Award longlist to their chest is Glasgow’s outstanding hip-hop duo, Hector Bizerk. Louie, Audrey and co. will be performing later in the day at another top notch Duke Street eaterie, the mighty Dennistoun BBQ. (Limited capacity).

Additional pop-up performances will take place in var-

itiative that will be taking place on Saturday 31st May: The Big Lunch which will run from 1pm - 3pm. An opportunity for neighbours to meet, chat and have lunch, the venue is still to be confirmed but residents should check Dennistoun Online or Dennistoun Community Council websites for more information.

whereabouts.

Unfortunately, we now live in a time where letting children go off and play outside can pose many threats and dangers, including strangers and busy road traffic.

This is an obvious reason why many parents would much rather children stay inside, where they are safe and can be kept an eye on.

The NHS recommends that children aged 5-18 years old should be getting at least 60 minutes of exercise every day.

This may be hard to fit in if children are spending 3-4 hours in front of the TV, so it’s time for parents to make some

big changes.

It is very important for children to grow up with a good level of health and fitness, playing outdoors for an hour or so after school is a fantastic way for kids to keep fit, without even realising.

There are many games that can be played outdoors in the garden, no matter how big or small that garden may be.

Ball games, hide and seek and other classic games can be lots of fun or simply going on a walk perhaps with the family pet can be a fun activity for everyone to get involved with.

For those with a lack of garden space or living in busy,

dangerous areas, taking some time out to join a club or do a weekly activity with younger children such as rock climbing, ice skating or swimming is an easy way to keep them active as well as having fun.

There are many ways for parents to incorporate outdoor play into their childrens lives and there are endless activities for kids to learn and enjoy.

Weaning children away from TV’s and games consoles and encouraging them to play outdoors will not only save on the electric bill but it will do wonders for their health and fitness as well so get out and get active this spring.

10 THERE’S a tour happening in your local park, but it’s not your usual tour, the things you will learn are, well, interesting . . .

Touring to 11 parks across Scotland, The Spokesmen is an outdoor theatre performance with a difference; the audience and cast are all on bikes!

This whirl wind cycle of discovery will take you to haunted woods, the natural habitat of some surprising creatures, a historical battle ground and all with a little a little pop culture sprinkled into the mix.

Directed and written by Douglas Irvine and performed by Alan Mchugh and Simon Donaldson, this comedy piece has been created for a family and schools audience.

Designed by Sergey Jakovsky, you’ll be amazed what a bike can do.

The shows writer and director Douglas Irvine commented ‘’There’s something magical about riding a bike, particularity if you haven’t been on one for a while; it transports you to another place, one of freedom and childhood.

This outdoor theatre piece has that sense of play and adventure about it and we hope that young and old alike will be inspired to get on their bikes and experience the great outdoors.’’

Feel the wind in your hair as you pedal through this bonkers show, your park will never be the same again. Bikes and helmets provided. Advance booking recommended.

Suitable for 8+

FIRST BUS CONTRACT FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES TRAVEL GLASGOW 2014 revealed that First Bus has become the latest addition to the Games Sponsor Family.

First, part of the Aberdeen-based FirstGroup, is the largest bus operator in Scotland and becomes the Official Supporter - Bus Services for the Games having been planning for Glasgow 2014 for more than two years.

The bus operator’s network of high frequency, regular services across the city will be supplemented by designated spectator shuttle services linking principal Games venues within the city centre.

First will publish details of its comprehensive Games transport arrangements in the coming

week.

First will provide bus services for all client groups during the Games including athletes, technical officials and the media.

First currently operates around 950 vehicles across Greater Glasgow.

The company will operate additional buses during the Games in order to transport the large numbers of spectators expected, as well as all the accredited client groups.

The company will also become an Official Supporter of Team Scotland.

Today’s announcement follows train operator ScotRail, also part of FirstGroup, becoming Official Supporter - Passenger Services for the Games.

Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive, David Grevemberg, said: “We warmly welcome First to Glasgow 2014’s Sponsor Family. This summer’s Commonwealth Games will see around 6,500 athletes and officials come to Glasgow for 11 days of competition that will put Glasgow and Scotland on the world stage.

First’s services will be crucial in helping them move around the city.

“First will also provide additional bus services to help the thousands of extra people expected at Games time, including spectators, visitors and local people enjoying the fantastic action at our venues or those looking to soak up the atmosphere around Glasgow and beyond.”

GENN Commonwealth Countdown Get on your bike for a theatrical cycling experience 25 & 26 May @ 12.30 & 18.00 27 May @ 10.00 & 13.30 Drumpellier Country Park (meet @ car park) Townhead Road, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire ML5 1RX Box Office @ Platform, the Bridge, Easterhouse, 0141 276 9696 (opt 1) www.platform-online.co.uk ________________________________________ 30 May @ 10.00 & 18.00 31 May & 1 June @ 12.30 & 18.00 Almondell Country Park, Livingston (meet @ north car park) Nr Broxburn, EH52 5PE Box Office @ Howden Park Theatre, Livingston, 01506 777666 www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk ________________________________________ 4, 5 & 6th June @ 13.30 & 18.00 Barshaw Park, Paisley (meet @ main car park) Glasgow Rd, Paisley PA1 3JH Box Office @ Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley, 0300 300 1210 boxoffice.renfrewshire.gov.uk ________________________________________ 9, 10 & 11 June @ 13.30 & 18.00 Dean Castle County Park, Kilmarnock (meet @ main car park) Dean Rd, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA3 1XB Box Office @ The Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock, 01563 554900 www.eastayrshireleisure.com ________________________________________ 14 & 15 June @ 12.30 & 18.00 16 June @ 10.00 & 13.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh (meet @ main gates) Cammo Road, Edinburgh, EH4 8AW Box Office @ Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, 0131 560 1581 www.summerhall.co.uk ________________________________________

20 June @ 10.00 & 13.30 21 & 22 June @ 12.30 & 18.00 Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, G82 4AZ (meet @ Woodyard Road car park) Box Office @Dumbarton Library 13-15 Strathleven Place, Dumbarton, 01389 608992 ________________________________________ 24, 25 & 26 June @ 10.00 & 18.00 Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy (meet @ main car park) Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy, KY12 5LZ Box Office @ Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy, 01592 583302 www.onfife.com ________________________________________ 29 June @ 12.30 & 18.00 30 June @ 10.00 & 18.00 1 July @ 10.00 & 13.30 Aden Country Park (meet @ car park next to visitor centre) Mintlaw, AB42 8FQ Box Office @ Aden Craft & Gift Shop 01771 624268 / thefriendsofaden@gmail.com ________________________________________ 4, 5 & 6 July @ 12.30 & 18.00 Mugdock Country Park, Stirling (meet @ main car park next to visitor centre) Craigallion Road, Nr Milngavie G62 8EL Box Office @ macrobert, Stirling, 01786 466666 www.macrobert.org ________________________________________ 9, 10 & 11 July @ 12.30 & 18.00 Inveraray Castle Estate (meet @ car park) Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XE Box Office @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 0141 552 4267 www.tron.co.uk ________________________________________ 15, 16, 17 & 18 July @ 12.30 & 18.00 19 July @ 11.30 & 15.00 Pollock Country Park, Glasgow (meet @ Burrell Collection car park) 2060 Pollockshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 Box Office @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 0141 552 4267 www.tron.co.uk

LOCH PLAN FOR GAMES CONTEST BOSSES have unveiled plans to make ready Strathclyde loch for the Triathlon competition at this summer’s Games.

The Triathlon takes place on two days during the Games, July 24 and July 26, with three medal events, including the exciting new Mixed Team Re-

lay making its Commonwealth Games debut.

Water treatment work has been carried out to prevent elevated levels of blue-green algae happening during the Games to meet water quality regulations.

A two-step process started

with the creation of a designated swim area, separated from the main loch using a series of engineered physical barriers.

Once separated the water was treated with Phoslock, a non-toxic phosphorous reducing chemical.

The treatment mirrors that used to prepare the Serpentine for the London 2012 Olympic Games Triathlon and Marathon Swim competitions, and is a well-tested and approved method of algal control.

It does not affect thewider ecosystem of the swim area and ensures other organisms in the loch continue to thrive.

Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg, said: “We have worked hard to ensure that Strathclyde Park will prove an outstanding venue for the Triathlon competition at Glasgow 2014.”

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Crowd-packed welcome for Queen’s Baton as Tom Daley kicks off relay in British Isles GLASGOW 2014 ambassador and Olympic and Commonwealth medallist Tom Daley today, Sunday 11 May, brought the Queen’s Baton back to British shores in a packed welcoming ceremony in the picturesque Jersey harbour of St Aubin, the first stop on the British Isles for the world’s most inclusive, engaging relay.

Tom Daley was joined by 23 year-old Team Jersey medal hopeful and British Indoor Championship shot-putter Zane Duquemin.

Arriving in to the harbour on Jersey Port’s Pilot Boat just after 18.00, cheered on by hundreds of local well-wishers, they carried the Queen’s Baton into the historic harbour where young athletes – including 12-year old club swimmers Robbie Jones and Fran Stubbings – welcomed them in a public ceremony, officially kicking off the home leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay.

In addition to the crowds of fans and supporters, the event was also attended by a number of Jersey athletes, past and present, as well as Lord Smith of Kelvin, the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Earlier that afternoon, over 100 local young athletes, many of whom hope to represent Team Jersey at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and beyond, were given the opportunity to attend an informal Q&A session with the Glasgow 2014 ambassador, and hear first-hand about the commitment, mind-set and training regime that places Daley amongst the top young sportsmen in the world.

The baton touched down at

Jersey Airport at 15.40, guided to safe ground by Air Traffic Controller Simon Militias, a former Commonwealth Games medallist who won bronze at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. Officials from Jersey’s Commonwealth Games Association, including its President Alan Cross, received the baton from European Vice-President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Chris Jenkins, in a short, private ceremony before the baton was passed to the 19-year old superstar diver for its dramatic reveal to the British public.

For the next 32 days the relay will journey through Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Wales and England, rallying athletes as they get ready to compete for medals in Glasgow, and encouraging everyone to get behind their Home Teams.

When it reaches Scotland on June 14, 2014 the baton will embark on a 40-day journey through 400 communities across Scotland. Up to 4,000 people will carry Her Majesty’s message, before it is read aloud at the Opening Ceremony on July 23, 2014.

Preparations for the Games are well-advanced and enjoy huge public support.

The first round of ticket sales attracted 2.3million ticket requests for up to 1million tickets.

Tomorrow, 12 May, offers up the last big opportunity to purchase tickets as over 100,000 extra tickets are put on sale to the general public at glasgow2014. com.

Lord Smith of Kelvin KT, Glasgow 2014 Chairman, said: “This is a very proud moment for the Glasgow 2014 Organis-

ing Committee as the Queen’s Baton returns to the British Isles, and we’re delighted to be sharing this moment with Jersey.

I’d like to thank the people of Jersey and our partners on the island for showing such generous support for the baton.

The Queen’s Baton Relay is engaging and tangible proof that the Games are only just around the corner.”

Glasgow 2014 Ambassador Tom Daley, said: “It’s been a huge honour to be the first batonbearer on the British Isles, I’ve had a great time today in Jersey. Glasgow 2014 is a huge focus for me – and feeling the enthusiasm and support of the crowds and the commitment of the young athletes I had the opportunity to meet today – makes the Commonwealth Games feel very real.

It’s mad to think that the baton has already travelled over 190,000 kilometres around the Commonwealth and will be carried by more than 4,000 people on its journey round the Home Nations.

I’m so pleased I got to play a part in the relay – what a great thing to be a part of”.

President of Commonwealth Games Association of Jersey Alan Cross, said: “We couldn’t ask for a better build-up for Team Jersey as we draw close to the Games.

It’s been a superb day and we are proud to have given the Queen’s Baton a great Jersey welcome.

We thank everyone who came to St Aubin’s harbour to join the celebrations and we were delighted to be hosting the Chairman of Glasgow 2014 Com-

monwealth Games, Lord Smith of Kelvin, our Commonwealth Games Federation European Vice President, Chris Jenkins, and Glasgow 2014 Ambassador, Tom Daley.”

Chris Jenkins, Regional Vice-President Europe of the Commonwealth Games Federation, said: “I’m delighted to be part of welcoming the baton back to the British Isles, and to join the crowds in Jersey to celebrate the moment with Tom Daley.

The journey of the baton through 70 nations and territories which compete in the Commonwealth Games is an amaz-

ing testimony to the shared values of the Commonwealth family.

It’s a fantastic tradition to be part of, and over the next few weeks thousands of people across Guernsey, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland will have the chance to say ‘I was there’ and see the baton for themselves as part of the countdown to Glasgow 2014.”

Zane Duquemin, Team Jersey athlete and British Indoor Shot Put Champion, said “Today was a proud day for me as I continue my build up to the Glasgow 2014 Common-

wealth Games.

There was such buzz and excitement when Tom and I brought the Queen’s Baton into St Aubin harbour here in Jersey; it really makes the countdown to the Games very real!

This is a huge milestone for me personally and it’s focused my mind on training to put myself in the best possible position for a place on the podium in Glasgow this summer.”

The events in Jersey were made possible thanks to the extensive support and collaboration of Commonwealth Games Jersey, Ports of Jersey and Tourism.

Mo Farah to compete at Commonwealth Games GREAT BRITAIN’S double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah will compete for England at this year’sCommonwealth Games in Glasgow.

“Hi guys! I will be running in the Commonwealth Games this year. See you in Glasgow,” he tweeted.

Farah, 31, was eighth in April’s London Marathon and was undecided whether to return to the track in Glasgow.

Mo Farah’s major medals :

2013 World Championships gold (10,000m & 5,000m) 2012 Olympic gold (10,000m & 5,000m) 2012 European gold (5,000m) 2011 World Championships gold (5,000m) and silver (10,000m) 2011 European Indoor gold (3,000m).

His coach, Alberto Salazar, advised him not to run any more marathons until after the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Farah won the 5,000m and 10,000m double at London

2012 but turned his attention to the marathon.

Despite finishing four minutes behind winner Wilson Kipsang in the London Marathon, he said immediately after the race that he intended to run more events over the distance.

Farah is scheduled to run in a special event at the Diamond League meet in Glasgow on 12 July with the Commonwealth Games commencing on 23 July.

If he decides to run both dis-

tances Farah will be in action on Sunday 27 July in the 5,000m and on Friday 1 August in the 10,000m.

Farah finished ninth in the 5,000m in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, but withdrew from 2010 event in Delhi, India due to fatigue.

His experiment over 26.2-miles has led to speculation he may attempt the 10,000m and marathon double at the Rio Olympics.

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ACTIVATE YOUR SKILLS TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY A GROUP of community-minded people from the city’s east end are taking part in a pioneering learning opportunity to give them even greater skills.

The 19 people from Calton will next month complete the so-called “Activate” course from the University of Glasgow – the first time the prestigious seat of learning has had a direct link-up with Calton.

The course which includes home learning and classroom work is designed to give people who already have a strong desire to help their communities an even deeper understanding of why community work is so vital, its values and why people do it.

The link-up was established by the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre, a showpiece community hub opened last year and which has proved an instant hit with locals.

Created after a massive community effort, the £1 million centre celebrates Calton’s rich contribution to Glasgow’s industrial heritage – notably in the weaving industry - and for the first time provides the area with a focal point for community activity and for those who carry it out.

On completion of the course the participants will automatically be eligible for an interview for a place on the University’s Degree in “Community Development”.

Alternatively, it makes it possible to apply for an HNC qualification in “Working in Communities” at Glasgow Kelvin College.

Funding of £4900 for the course was generously provided from Glasgow City Council’s “Calton Area Budget” meaning those taking part paid nothing.

Interestingly, some of the participants on the course have come from local housing association Thenue Hous-

ing’s “Learning Works” programme which aims to help the long-term unemployed learn new skills and enhance their job prospects.

It means that if they choose not to go directly into employment or if they have not yet found work, those on the Learning Works programme can advance their skills even further with a community-focused qualification.

Others taking part are from residents’ group the Calton Area Association which is constantly involved in improving the community and was also instrumental in the successful creation of the heritage and learning centre Rosie Robertson, Centre Manager at the CHLC said: “The Activate course is the first link-up between the University of Glasgow and our-

selves as together we endeavour to provide new skills for people who have an interest in or aptitude for community work.

“There are communities all over this city where people selflessly give of their time for the benefit of others and Calton is no different.

Some of them from our own community are on this course learning about what community work is, its values along with equality and anti discrimination issues.

“The benefit to Calton is that those who complete it will be even better equipped than before in their desire and ability to help their community.”

The course will be completed in June with an Awards ceremony at the University of Glasgow in Gilmorehill.

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Success for Michelle!

MICHELLE Doherty, a former student with what is now Glasgow Kelvin College, was recently awarded a prestigious YouthLink Scotland Award for her work with young enterprising people in Glasgow.

Michelle, originally from Parkhead but who now lives in Easterhouse, received the Agencies and Partner Organisations Worker of the Year Award, sponsored by Scottish Community Safety Services.

Michelle’s journey is a remarkable one. Coming to legacy John Wheatley College at age 16 with no qualifications, her first college experience was through the Youthstart programme where she was encouraged to gain core skills qualifications through vocational tasters and personal development projects.

She admits to being a bit of a ‘mother hen’ even then as she showed her metal as a supportive and approachable fellow-student for the rest of the group.

She eventually progressed into Social Care and, armed with her qualification, started working in the care sector.

In addition to this, she was working with her family’s business and, as Office Manager, implemented their Quality Management System for the drainage company.

However, she always retained an interest in working with young people and, through contact with Parkhead Youth Project, began working with Save the Children, initially as a sessional worker and working her way up to a full-time development worker… she loved what she was doing but still questioned her own abilities.

While working, she applied to do the HNC at the College on a part-time basis, over two years starting in 2007.

Michelle speaks so fondly of the College and staff who supported her at that time; “It’s a really supportive culture. Staff aren’t just friendly and helpful – they’re real enablers and helped me build my self-confidence and believe in my abilities”.

She was one of the first students on the College’s HNC in Community Development, making a great impression on staff and completing the programme with flying colours.

She then progressed to university (straight into the second year) to successfully complete the BA in Community Development.

Since graduating 2011, Michelle has remained involved with young people and has now worked her way up to the post of Business Adviser with the Youth Enterprise Zone run by

Jobs & Business Glasgow.

This interesting role finds her supporting young entrepreneurs, 25yrs and under, with key aspects of building a business or a social enterprise – premises, growth funding, further opportunities and support.

She has played a key role in the establishment of the fabulous incubation space at the Ladywell Business Centre and is looking forward to developing her role further.

Here she is in the new space at the Ladywell Business Centre.

Her own learning experience has been key to how she relates to her young clients – she encourages them to “Believe in the possible…” and examine what happiness means to them, as people tend to measure success differently.

Michelle is certainly a strong driving force in her job and has proved herself to be just as much of an ‘enabler’ as Glasgow Kelvin College staff, providing support and encouragement for local young people who have an innovative idea and helping them build that dream into a tangible and successful enterprise.

Congratulations go to her and to all those staff who supported her.

Here at the College we’re very proud of her achievements.

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Learn a new skill

IN the last issue of The Genn we had a look at adult education. In this issue we are looking at the rather more complicated matter of learning.

By definition learning means the cognitive process of acquiring knowledge or skill.

In adults this process of learning is known as Andragogy, whereas the same process in children is known as Pedagogy.

There have been many academic works written on the process of adult learning and how it differs from that of the young.

In the main, it would appear that the adult is motivated, is practical and goal orientated.

In other words adults learn with an aim in mind such as acquiring new skills for a job or to satisfy a personal interest or passion, such as learning to play a musical instrument.

We can learn from everything the mind perceives: our brains build and strengthens neural pathways, no matter what we are doing, and no matter what the subject or the context.

Learning is power. It instils self-reliance which is a vital key to living a healthy productive life.

To be self-reliant we must master a basic set of skills so that we can become a “Jack-ofall-trades” as far as enriching the quality of our lives is con-

cerned.

Many adults deny themselves what should be one of the most elevating parts of life because they assume they can’t learn.

No matter who you are there is always something more to learn.

In the course of a working lifetime, adults may expect to have quite a number of job or career changes.

Often these vocational changes lead to additional adult learning opportunities out of necessity, and many academics support the idea that adults are very capable of learning well into their seventies.

One of the more popular op-

thinking skills, which, therefore, makes you smarter!

It also gives you a different outlook on the world.

Having another language will completely transform your travel experience: being able to read signs and menus; newspapers and magazines; and asking taxi-drivers to take you to your destination, for example.

It also means that you can visit places in that country which would otherwise be closed to you culturally, socially and even geographically.

Another topic that is high on the list for learning is that of a musical instrument.

Said to be one of the coolest things you could ever do, and one that can give you the most

tions for learning is the acquisition of another language.

Much research has shown that knowing, and using, two languages reduce your chances of developing dementia such as Alzheimer’s Disease.

Bilingualism enhances mental abilities in people of all ages, even children, by improving memory, slowing down age-related decline in mental acuity, improving your critical

fun.

It is also one of the most rewarding.

The piano is a common starter instrument: it is easy to really see the music.

This instrument is common in many cultures and many styles from classical to pop music.

The piano or keyboard is claimed to be an excellent choice for learners of any age.

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It also has the effect of lowering blood pressure, increasing flexibility and physical strength of muscles as well as of the bones.

Yoga is useful in tackling anxiety and depression, and is thus beneficial to mental health: the special exercises and breathing have am intimate effect on the mind and the brain.

Yoga is seen to be much more than an exercise: it is seen as a way to establish a healthy, vibrant and balanced approach to living.

Learning to play in sport is another of the more common options available, usually divided into team sports or individual sports and may include

The guitar also has strong cultural ties as well and can include classical to heavy metal.

Learning to play the guitar can open all kinds of doors into all sorts of music and styles.

Its impact on popular music is incalculable, an impact that is greater than any other

instrument.

There two main ‘formats’ as far as guitars are concerned: the acoustic guitar allows you to play anywhere; for the electric guitar you need a power-point – and an audience!

Classical instruments take the form of strings, which includes the violin and cello;

brass instruments, which include trumpet, trombone and tuba; and the woodwinds such as the flute, saxophone (and even the humble harmonica).

These are all instruments of the chamber orchestra and are usually the domain of professional classical musicians.

The final group of instru-

such activities as football, sailing, boxing, cycling, golf, athletics, or rock climbing, etc.

As well as the more obvious physical health benefits, learning to participate in a sport is very good for the health of the brain because of the cognitive effect that exercise and increased blood flow have.

In our review of learning activities, probably one of the most cerebral (and by that token one of the most difficult) is creative writing.

It exercises the brain as much as any discipline.

It can be very complex in its scope: it might be fiction, poetry, autobiography, and could include film and TV work such as screenplays.

Other genres may include writing about cookery, or hobbies, or of historical events.

ments are percussion, including drums and the xylophone, and which are important in all musical cultures as well as forming possibly the largest family.

You need a deep sense of rhythm as well as a lot of physical strength and energy!

Learning yoga also has

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HELPING YOURSELF BY HELPING OTHERS BETWEEN June the 1st and June the 7th we celebrate the annual Volunteer Week.

This is a national celebration of the contribution made by millions of volunteers of all ages throughout the United Kingdom who donate a few hours of their time weekly or monthly.

The event is organised by a number of volunteering organisations such as the National

Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), Volunteer Development Scotland, Volunteer Now (Northern Ireland) and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the event.

There are a huge variety of activities to get involved with, and a wide number of charities, community groups and organisations to choose from.

Volunteering is your chance to make a positive contribution, and thereby gain confidence and a sense of well-being by trying something new or challenging to broaden your experiences and gain new skills.

It can help you to feel part of something and discover new and hidden talents that you may not have been aware of, and a chance to make new

friends.

Having a good time, and perhaps having some fun into the bargain, is almost guaranteed. In almost every situation some form of training will be given.

If it was not for volunteers, many charities would simply not exist.

When dealing with the vulnerable in our society such as at youth clubs or the handicapped that use the community centres, the prospective volunteer may be required a police check.

Other organisations may require them to submit a reference.

There is no age barrier to volunteering.

For the young volunteer this can be used as an opening between leaving college or university and entering a job or a career.

It can also lead to a number of qualifications, for example the Saltire Awards, which is a national initiative supported

by the Scottish Government to reward the commitment and contribution of the young.

Another qualification, which is recognised by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, is the Voluntary Skills Awards, and also the Youth Achievement Award.

Towards the end of April this year more than 100 young people from all around Scotland had the chance to com-

plete an innovative 12-week programme being trained as Police Scotland Youth Volunteers at the Tulliallan Police Training College in Fife.

Although they went through rigorous training in the art and practice of Policing, these volunteers do not have full police powers.

The main outcome of this course was to develop leadership skills in the young, as well

Thanking all our volunteers for their support

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There are many other available opportunity’s for volunteering with GESH on some new projects we have recently started, We would like to invite anyone who would be interested to contact Maureen or Cheryl on 01417747261 for further information.

North East Public Partnership Forum Meeting Thursday 22nd of May Venue Glasgow Kelvin College 2 Haghill Road Glasgow G31 3SR formerly John Wheatley Time 6.30.pm

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TOLLCROSS COMMUNITY TRUST Tollcross Community Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteer’s involved in their Projects as well as partner agencies who all contribute to the good work that makes a difference in our community c/o Tollcross Advice & Learning Centre, 1061-1063 Tollcross Road Glasgow G32 8UQ Tel 0141 764 1234 Fax 0141 763 0457 Email: info@tollcrossadvice.co.uk Tollcross Community Trust - Company No: 351157 - Charity No: SC040476

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It is planned that these new volunteers will put their training to good use at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games as well as the Junior

Ryder Cup later in the year and at many other events and opportunities.

This project was a collaboration between Police Scotland, the Young Scot and Youth Link Scotland charity, and was

funded by the Scottish Government.

For the young at heart, volunteering is a way of staying in the world of work long after retiral age.

What sort of work is avail-

able?

Most people would associate volunteers with charity shops, such as those of the British Heart Foundation, Oxfam, or Barnardos, etc., both behind the counter and behind

the scenes.

Anne Henderson and Gordon Muir both work one day a week in the Salvation Army Charity Shop at Parkhead Cross as volunteers.

Anne comes from Burnside

and has been a volunteer for six years whilst Gordon comes from Cumbernauld and has been here for about three-anda-half years.

As to why they had become volunteers, Gordon explains:

“Part of our Christian service in the Salvation Army is helping others.”

Anne explains that the shop satisfies the community need for clothing, and that asylum seekers are regular visitors.

It is not just clothing that some of her customer needs: a number of people come in every day just for somebody to talk to. Anne puts it succinctly: “This is an avenue to talk to people.”

Advice from Anne on being a volunteer: “Go ahead and do it! You’ll get satisfaction with a feeling that you’ve done something worthwhile.”

“There is no downside either,” Gordon adds.

(If you are interested in working in a charity shop then go to your nearest one, or Google: Macmillan.org.uk ; redcross.org.uk/volunteer ; BritishHeartFoundationVolunteers ; Oxfam.org.uk/volunteer ;) For those interested in working in the open air, try the historical sites run by Historic Scotland, or the National Trust for Scotland, or even one of our National Parks, such as the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.

Here you could help to restore paths and fences, clear

litter, do a bird survey on a boat in the middle of Loch Lomond (mind to bring a flask of tea and some sandwiches!), or even an overnight on one of the Islands there, counting insects, moths, or even bats, etc.

(RSPB.org.uk/volunteering ; nationalparks.gov.uk/volunteering ; projectscotland. co.uk/volunteers ; the Conservation Volunteers ; responsibletravel.com/volunteers ) If your interest is in heritage and the arts, why not try one of our museums or even one of our theatres?

You could be patrolling galleries, interfacing with the public, working in the museum shop, and giving guided tours.

There is always work be-

hind the scenes, as well, such as transporting artefacts into galleries when an exhibition is planned, or their removal when the exhibition ends. (glasgowlife.org.uk/volunteering ; indeed.co.uk/ ; volunteerglasgow.org/ ; royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteers ;) You are not restricted to volunteering in your own country: there are plenty of opportunities to do so abroad, such as with the United Nations Volunteer Programme, or the European Voluntary Service. ( xchangescotland.org ; internationalservice.org.uk/work_ with_us ; International Citizen Service; europeanvoluntaryservice.org ; unv.org )

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BEING a volunteer with Royal Voluntary Service is a bit different from other kinds of community volunteering.

They give volunteers the chance to work locally and on a wide variety of tasks.

The most important thing is that they enjoy spending time with the older people they get to know.

Perhaps you’re already 100% committed to volunteering; maybe you are still in two minds about whether it’s right for you or whether you can find time to volunteer.

Whatever your situation de-

cide whether it’s right for you or whether you can find time to volunteer.

Whatever your situation, the best way to get started is to talk directly to someone such as the Royal Voluntary Service office in your area.

They’ll be able to answer any questions you have about volunteering in your local community, you’ll be able to talk to people who already volunteer, and they can tell you what they have available and match the right opportunity to the time you have available.

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tomer service number 0845 608 0122 and they can direct your enquiry to the right person.

Now, instead of recruiting to specific positions people are asked to tell what time they have to help out locally, what interests them and what skills they have.

It all helps create an opportunity that is right for them.

They could find themself working on different things – from visiting people at home, to helping run activities at social calls to taking someone to the shops or giving them a hand in the garden.

The aim is to make sure volunteers really enjoy the time they spend with people.

Royal Voluntary Service is an organisation that embraces diversity. volunteers have different backgrounds, cultures, skills and experiences, as do the older people they work with.

All volunteer information is kept confidential within Royal Voluntary Service.

They also expect volunteers to maintain the confidentiality of any information they handle when volunteering.

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Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries MACMILLAN @ Glasgow Libraries offers a free and confidential information and support service to anyone affected by cancer.

Ensuring that no one in Glasgow should face cancer alone.

“I was retiring in June 2012 and was looking for something to do with all my extra time, when I saw that Macmillan was working with Glasgow Libraries.

I thought that was something I would like to get involved in.

I had lost my father and two very close friends to cancer, and at those times,

especially when my Dad died I had found it hard to deal with.

This is why I decided to get involved with Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries.

My role is to provide emotional support and information to people affected by cancer at Easterhouse Library.

I support service users to acknowledge the issues they have.

In many cases the support I give a service user can make such a difference to them, the fact that someone is there, and can see that they have problems.

I have been volunteering now for over a year with Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries.

It is such a wonderful resource for the people of Glasgow who are living with cancer, have lost a loved one or are caring for someone with cancer.

The past year has been inspirational for me.

Volunteering with Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries has made me look at life in a different way. I have a more positive attitude to things, volunteering has given me a new lease of life!”

Sandra Fairley, age 64,

Macmillan @ Easterhouse National Volunteers’ Week is an ideal opportunity for us to thank our volunteers for the commitment, energy and enthusiasm they bring to the Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries programme. We are proud to involve over 130 volunteers in the delivery of our cancer services in Libraries across the city.

If you would like to get involved or find out more about volunteering with Macmillan @ Glasgow Libraries, please get in touch with Johnpaul on 0141 287 2924 or email macmillan@ glasgowlife.org.uk

Green energy lift off helps housing association tackle fuel poverty LOCAL schoolchildren, residents and housing association staff gathered to see an Ecopod lifted by crane on to the roof of a block of flats in Woodside, Glasgow.

The first project of its kind in Scotland, the Ecopod green energy system will see more than 500 Woodside households benefit from warmer homes and will benefit from up to 40% reduction in their heating and hot water bills.

The Ecopod is one of seven being installed by Queens Cross Housing Association (QCHA) on deck access properties in the north-west Glasgow neighbourhood, an area classified among the 15% most deprived in Scotland (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012).

Queens Cross Chief Executive Shona Stephen is delighted that the innovative project will benefit the community, and confident that it will make a difference to the lives of tenants.

She said: “ Raising the energy efficiency of homes is the most sustainable way to tackle fuel poverty.

Indications from comparison sites with Ecopod indicate that our tenants will see significant savings on their fuel bills.

The Ecopods will be complimented by gas absorption heat pumps which produce additional heat into the system to help reduce running costs overall.

A bespoke Building Management System (BMS) also monitors the system centrally and continually to ensure optimum performance for householders.

The project is being partly financed through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) programme with £4.8 million coming from Queens Cross funding partner British Gas. As one of the UKs largest energy suppliers British Gas is a key contributor to ECO, with the funding designed to make significant energy improvements.

The Scottish Government via Glasgow City Council is also contributing £1 million to the project through its Home Energy Efficiency Programme for Scotland: Area Based Schemes (HEEPS:ABS).

This has allowed the a significant number of owner occupiers to benefit from the system.

The new system will also result in the Association meeting its 2020 carbon reduction targets early and exceeding the Scottish Housing Quality Standard for energy efficiency.

Two pupils from St. Joseph’s Primary School help QCHA with the Ecopod lift off, 12 May 2014

MAMMOTH MOP UP MARYHILL Housing Association are this week organising a community clean-up - the Mammoth Maryhill Mop-Up and have invited residents to give a few hours of their time to help pick up litter and paint railings in the local area.

The initiative is being run in conjunction with Glenavon Residents Association, who are soon to receive funding from Glasgow City Council’s Stalled Spaces Initiative for a number of improvements.

Bob Doris, SNP MSP for Glasgow, went along Friday 9th May to see the initiative in action.

He said: “Although it’s ultimately the responsibility of the Housing Association and Glasgow City Council to keep the environ-

ment clean and tidy, it’s great to see local volunteers pitching in to help.

“While I was in the Glenavon area, I was delighted to hear from some of the people helping out that Glenavon Residents Association has secured funding from the Stalled Spaces Initiative to develop a new playpark, as well as benches and tables for some of the bits of empty ground in the area, to help foster a community feel.

“The volunteers also raised a few specific local issues which I’ll be taking up with the Council.

“It looks like the Mammoth Maryhill Mop-Up has been a great success, and I look forward to further improvements in the area.”

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HOMEOWNERS EXPECTING RATE RISE AS the Bank of England announces the parameters for its new stress tests on the impact of interest rate rises for mortgage lenders, new research* from Equifax, the leading online credit information provider, reveals that homeowners are already anticipating an increase in mortgage rates before the end of the year.

Almost two thirds (62%) of homeowners surveyed by Equifax ahead of the introduction of the Mortgage Market Review said that they think lenders will increase their mortgage rates over the next six months.

Interestingly, though, only 1 in 10 said that they are planning to re-mortgage in the current year to reduce the risk of their monthly repayments going up should there be a rate rise.

Conducted amongst consumers who have obtained a copy of their Equifax credit report, the research suggests that many homeowners think a mortgage rate rise could happen in the next six months.

Although, surprisingly, whilst many homeowners believe a rate rise could be on the horizon, only just over 1 in 10 (11%) actually have plans for remortgaging at the moment.

This could, of course, be

because many have fixed rate deals that will protect them in the short term.

But, with new affordability rules now in place, it’s important that homeowners plan ahead for when they are looking to change their mortgage.

Their credit information, along with their spending behaviour on an assortment of other outgoings, will be scrutinised much more closely by lenders than it has in the past.”

When asked what types of information they think will be considered as part of mortgage applications as a result of the new affordability rules, there was a relatively good awareness amongst the homeowners surveyed by Equifax that lenders would want to have a much better understanding of all types of spending as well as income.

Nearly two thirds (65%) expect their utility bills and council tax to be taken into account in the assessment process and over half expect childcare costs such as nursery fees and child minders to be considered.

Nearly half (48%) expect their mobile phone bills to be examined.

Nearly half (48%) also expect to be asked about any long-term changes to their in-

come and retirement plans.

Perhaps reflecting the level of detail that lenders will seek when assessing mortgage applications, the personal touch is the preferred route for the majority of homeowners, whether it’s applying in person at their bank or building society (39%), or using an independent financial adviser (30%) to assist with the application.

There’s also a recognition of the importance of their credit information in the application process, with just over three quarters saying they have already or will obtain a copy of their credit report before they apply for a new mortgage.

With over three quarters (77%) of respondents to the research saying that they think it will become harder to obtain a mortgage in the future, it’s essential that people think about their finances and credit information well ahead of making new applications.

Homeowners may well find it useful to look at their credit report six months or so ahead of making applications for a new mortgage, to gain an overview of their financial commitments and enable them to prioritise some payments and make savings on outgoings.

GAMES TICKETS CONTROVERSY COMMONWEALTH Games bosses have apologised for delays as the remaining 100,000 Glasgow 2014 went on sale.

The extra tickets for all sports at the Commonwealth Games went on general sale at 10am on Monday. Tickets were sold on a first-come, first served basis with organisers using a queuing system online and over the phone.

But many customers reported being left waiting for hours for a chance to buy tickets online and others complained the system was unable to cope with the demand and was not allowing them to process payment.

The official Twitter account of the Games said: general ticket sale has generated unprecedented demand and with this the call centre and website is understandably very busy and there are queues in place to manage this.

“We are also dealing with reports from some customers of errors within the ticket selection and purchase process.

“We would like to assure customers that we are processing ticket sales as quickly as we can and advise customers to keep trying.

“We thank everyone for their patience and apologise to those who have experi-

enced issues.”

Organisers said the finalising of venue layouts and seating plans at Glasgow 2014 has allowed them to find the extra tickets.

About 2.3 million applications were made for the initial one million that were released last year.

The first tickets for this summer’s Commonwealth Games will be dispatched to sports fans on Monday.

Deliveries will continue over the coming weeks, with everyone who has bought Glasgow 2014 tickets expected to receive them during the month of May.

GET YOUR M.A.D.H.E.A.D ON MADNESS set to play The SSE Hydro in Glasgow as part of their December tour MADNESS have announced details of a brand new UK tour- their first UK live dates in over a year.

The last couple of years have been incredible for the nutty boys.

Last year saw Madness play London’s iconic Alexandra Palace and they performed a series of outdoor shows and released their tenth acclaimed studio album ‘Oui, Oui, Si, Si, Ja, Ja, Da, Da’.

Not only that they had to chance to produce their own ales ‘Gladness’ and ‘NightBoat’.

Since their Alexandra Palace date last September Madness have been locked up in the studio making brand new music.

Ahead of their December tour the legendary

Madness House Of Fun Weekender returns to Minehead in November and is preceded by European Summer Madness with appearances at Mallorca and Ibiza rocks as well as shows in France, Italy, Russia and The Netherlands.

Sock it to Sepsis this May

A NEW Scottish charity wants you to Sock it to Sepsis at their inaugural Spring Ball at the Grand Central Hotel on 24 May. The Fiona Elizabeth Agnew Trust (FEAT) want to invite everyone who wants to stop Sepsis - one of the biggest killers in the world - to joint them as they launch their Stripes for Sepsis campaign at the ball.

Don’t worry, you’ll be able to pick up a pair of stripey socks or tights from one of the FEAT trustees on the night.

FEAT was set up after the sudden deaths from sepsis of 38-year-old Dr Fiona Agnew and her baby daughter, Isla, in August 2012.

Fiona’s husband and friends created the trust to raise awareness of the condition, and to fund research into this killer.

Sepsis kills 37,000 people in the UK every year - that’s more than bowel and breast cancer combined.

It happens when the body’s natural response to infection goes too far and damages its own tissues and organs.

FEAT trustee Pam Heap said “The ball is a great, fun way to raise money for the charity.

How often do you get the chance to get dressed up and dance the night away?

“We want everyone to come along, tickets are just £50 - and you can reserve a table of ten

now with a deposit of £100.”

“Sepsis has touched so many lives, for £50 you can help FEAT stop sepsis now and have fun at the same time.”

Buying tickets: Visit http:// featuk.org.uk/ or find FEAT on facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheFionaElizabethAgnewTrustFeat Fiona’s story Dr Fiona Agnew was 35 weeks pregnant when she was struck down with blood poisoning in August 2012.

Tragically she lost her fight for life just hours after her baby, Isla, was stillborn.

Incredibly, Fiona’s husband Craig Stobo was struck down the same condition.

He was moved from the hospital where he was being treated to her bedside in the middle of the night.

Craig said “My family was torn apart forever over the course of just 62 hours.

I survived it and am very lucky to be here without any after effects.

It was immediately obvious that much, much more needed to be done to raise people’s understanding of sepsis and about just how serious a condition it is.

FEAT is a both a memorial to Fiona and Isla and also a way of carrying on Fi’s medical work in the most practical way we can.”

Fiona’s death has had a huge

and lasting effect on Fiona’s friends and family and they don’t want anyone else to go through what they have.

Pam said “One day we were texting each other talking about mundane day to day life, the next I receive a text to tell me she is critically ill in hospital, her baby girl has been still born, and she’s fighting for her life.

She died the next day” “Fiona was 38, the healthiest person I had ever known, I still struggle to believe it happened to her” “FEAT are determined to stop anyone else losing someone they love to this awful condition.

We need to raise awareness, work with the NHS and the wider public and stop sepsis now.”

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Stroke Awareness Month A STROKE occurs when the brain stops receiving oxygen and is therefore a serious medical condition.

If left untreated, the stroke victim could suffer severe brain damage, paralysis and even death.

It is Britain’s third most common cause of death.

There are two main types of serious stroke.

The first one is due to having blood vessels in the brain becoming blocked.

This blockage could be due to a number of things, such as a blood clot, a tiny lump of fat, an air bubble, or even tiny flecks or slivers of organ, such as that from the heart,

which had worked loose and been transported to the brain in the bloodstream, and end up blocking a blood vessel.

This type of stroke is called an ischaemic stroke and is the most common type. The victims tend to be the elderly.

The second type of stroke occurs when the blood vessel in the brain bursts due to a weak spot or even a blockage, and is known as a haemorrhagic stroke.

It is not uncommon to experience the two main types of serious stroke at the same time.

A third type is the ‘mini stroke’, or transient ischaemic attack, the symptoms of which

are temporary and are usually gone within a day.

It may be caused by a temporary clot.

A fourth type of stroke can be so small as to be unnoticed by the victim.

Sometimes a stroke can happen gradually, taking anything from a few hours to a few weeks to fully manifest itself.

Damage caused by a stroke can be widespread and long-lasting with long periods of rehabilitation which could last years.

Paralysis can occur on one side of the body with problems of co-ordination and balance.

As a result extreme fatigue can be experienced which

could last for weeks.

The victim may also suffer sleeping difficulties.

Severe headaches may be experienced in the early stages of a stroke which may be incorrectly perceived as migraines.

Independence can be impossible when simple things such as making a cup of tea or even picking objects up would become problematical.

More complicated tasks such as getting dressed by oneself could be out of the question.

There is also the unforeseen issue of incontinence.

Victims may experience visual problems if the area of the brain that receives, processes, and interpret informa-

tion is damaged, which could lead to visual misinterpretations and confusion, and even partial blindness.

Cognitive abilities and functions would be severely impacted giving rise to memory and concentration issues.

The ability to think and solve problems could be impaired, as would the capability in communication both verbally and written.

In time most cognitive functions will return but perhaps not to their former levels.

There would be a disastrous effect on mental health with the victim suffering depression and anxiety attacks.

For a third of sufferers a near

full recovery could be expected and another third may die within a year.

A mnemonic has been devised to quickly identify the symptoms of a stroke and it is called the ‘FAST test’, where ‘F’ stands for a Face that droops to one side; ‘A’ represents a floppy or lifeless Arm; ‘S’ represents Speech problems such as slurring; and finally ‘T’ where Time is of the essence and that medical help should be sought as quickly as possible.

Strokes can be preventable: measures that can protect the heart, blood and arteries, such as a healthy diet and a lifestyle that involves exercise, can also help to prevent strokes.

The art of Body Art

BODY art is a form of art made on the human body.

The most common types of body art are tattoos and body piercings.

Tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on the skin by inserting permanent ink that can consist of different designs, texts or portraits.

Tattooing has been practiced for centuries in several cultures, especially in Asia and now it is

a common practice around the world.

The history of tattoo goes a far back as 5th millennium BC, and before it became a worldwide phenomenal that is now, it was specially associated with indigenous people in Japan, the Maori of New Zealand and several ethnic groups in African countries.

Since the 1970s, tattoos have become a conventional part of Western culture, popular among both sexes, to all economic classes, and to age groups from the later teen years to middle age.

Tattoos can come in different designs, symbols and many more; this mainly depends on the reasoning behind the tattoo.

Many people get tattoos as a form of identification or for style, to signify who they are as a person.

Others get tattoos to honour their loved ones; it varies from military to family portrait tat-

toos.

The darker side of getting a tattoo is mostly associated with prisoners or gang members; to show their affiliation to the gang.

On the other hand, some people get tattoos to cover up a scar tissue, for example a breast tattoo post-mastectomy.

No matter the reason behind the tattoo, the result is always the ways – It’s permanent!

Tattoos are sometimes seen as being addictive, once you get your first tattoo, there is a certain urge to go back for more.

There aren’t any trusted statistics about how many people have multiple tattoos but the popularity of Tattoo Conventions around the country supports the claims that the number of tattoo enthusiasts is growing.

Tattooists themselves stated that they have witnessed a significant increase in the numbers of customers coming back

for another tattoo.

Celebrity tattooist, Dan Gold said: “Look back to metal bands from the 1980s and they might have one or two tattoos between them – and these were the rock stars of the time.

Now, walk into any hairdresser’s in London and you’ll see at least one dude with neck tattoos and hand tattoos.

This trend was the inspiration behind the hit Channel 4 series, My Tattoo Addiction that showcased people with extensive and over the top tattoos.

However, not every body art ends well, some people who choose to get tattoos end up regretting it at a point in time in their life, for example, individuals who get tattoos to show their love to their other half and the relationship ends, and as a result, their new relationship might suffer because the new boyfriend or girlfriend is not comfortable with seeing the name of an ex-lover on their body.

This type of situation was seen on the hit US TV series called Tattoo Nightmare, a show that about people who have found themselves in terrible situations because of their tattoo, the episode focused on Lyndzee claiming her tattoo ruined her life when it was discovered by her fiancée.

This led to him breaking up their engagement after he learned the real meaning behind the “Destroyer” tattoo that was just above her private parts.

The tattoo was a tribute to an ex-lover and because the fiancée was uncomfortable with it, he took back the ring, which led to Lyndzee deciding to cover it up in order to get “the love

of her life” back.

The psychology of tattooing has been the subject of academic study in the past decades, however what makes people come back for more, rather than settling for just one tattoo, is a question that academics have failed to tackle.

A study that was carried out in 2012 discovered that personality differences between people with or without tattoos were “relatively small”, however those with tattoos tends to be more outgoing and they display a great “need for uniqueness”, although people might get tattoos for different reasons, the need to feel different remains the principal reason.

Body piercing is puncturing a part of the human body to create an opening in which jewel-

lery may be worn.

The history of body piercing unlike tattoos is ambiguous due to lack of information and academic references.

However, piercing has been seen to be practiced in various forms by both sexes since the ancient times around the world.

There are various types of piercing; ear and nose piercing are without a doubt the most popular form of piercing, it can be found on both sexes, it is reported that it goes back as far as 5,000 years ago.

Lip and tongue piercings were historically popular in African and Native American cultures.

Nipple and genital piercing are also practised by various cultures, dating back as far as Ancient Rome and Ancient India.

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No Time Out for Team Pantilicious!!

A FEISTY group of Glasgow Kelvin College HN Fashion students are looking to score a first in fundraising through the ‘Pants to Poverty’ programme and are taking their colourful pop-up shop around each of the five campuses.

They even persuaded other staff and students to lend a hand earlier this week at their East End campus.

‘Team Pantilicious’, as they like to be known, have already raised over £1,000 around the campuses to compete in the Pantrepreneurship Challenge and they hope that this will help them secure a well-deserved first place in the competition.

They’ve also had to provide a business plan outlining their roles within the business and put together a marketing strategy.

Showing off the product at their pop-up shop, the students were delighted to have others along to help them out and support them in the enterprise skills part of their course.

Pants to Poverty is a global social business which involves local communities in sustainable manufacture and

export, in this case in India, and supports over 5,000 farmers and factory workers in areas of poverty.

The fabulous pants range is manufactured using cotton picked from sustainable farming projects.

As part of the Pants to Poverty campaign, set up by the Gazelle Group of companies, the Pantrepreneurship Challenge involves some 18 FE Colleges competing to sell as many glorious cotton pants as possible, exercising their newly acquired entrepreneurial skills over a six-week period and raising income for this sustainable project.

The talented and lucky winners will take a trip out to India to see the programme in action and lend their own weight to the cotton-picking challenge, working alongside local farmers and labourers and experiencing true sustainable manufacture firsthand.

The students, Katrina Sommerville, Catriona Ramsay, Jenna Stewart, Katie Buchanan and Simone Brown, are determined to make sure that ‘Team Pantilicious’ scores high and triumphs in the end!

Young Entrepreneur Bringing Classy Cakes To North Glasgow FROM Friday 9th May, a young entrepreneur from Charing Cross is taking over The Imaginarium selling high quality cakes and speciality teas at an competitive price.

In partnership with, Depot Arts and UK wide project somewhereto_ that gives 16-25 year olds free space, Lewa is using the space free on Fridays & Saturdays 12-4pm offering a menu of mouthwatering cakes, teas and coffees.

The Imaginarium, a youth arts hub on Possilparks popular Saracen Street will be offering a custom menu of tea and cakes on Fridays & Saturdays 12-4pm for the next 10 weeks.

Lewa a young entrepreneur launched her business Lewalicious Cakes last year and got the chance to use a space in the city centre as part of somewhereto_ for one

week. somewhereto_ in partnership with Depotarts are giving her 10 weeks to bring some of her classy cakes to North Glasgow and compete with the established local cafes.

Depot Arts and The Concrete Garden have been running youth arts programmes from the Imaginarium for 2 years now and have been looking to have a cafe in the space. somewherto_ Project Manager Ian Findlay, invited Lewa down to have a look at the space and within half an hour Jain from Depot Arts made concrete plans with the budding entrepreneur tor use of the space for 10 weeks knowing of her popularity within Glasgow and tasting the cakes herself.

With the hope to become sustainable and make her treats a permanent asset in the area.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

May looks to be a sweet month for you, with soft voices and affection. You don’t usually neglect yourself,and May reminds you to pay more attention to the small, less exciting details of daily life. Get more organized, find those misplaced documents, and eat more healthfully. The end to May could get rocky. Don’t get bent out of shape if someone springs a surprise bigger than yours. The New Moon on May 28 is intense. You might get on people’s nerves if you expect them to be equally intense. Focus on your own issues and cut others some slack.

Conversations lead to productive encounters, collaboration, and opportunities to get involved in creative projects. Take it easy towards the end of the month, as intense feelings could stir up issues at home. This isn’t the time to make snap decisions or say anything you could regret later. The rest of the month seems delightfully upbeat, bringing encounters that inspire and delight. Sizzling chemistry may endear you to someone very quickly before the months out. The weekends brings a chance for all-out indulgence

Taurus

Scorpio

(21 April - 21 May)

May could be a high-energy month.

Be gracious, enjoy the good, and let others get upset. The new Moon impacts your partnerships and love life at the end of the month. Saturn lurking nearby suggests you’ll make an effort to respect others and treat them the way you want to be treated.

Temptation could affect your finances and possessions. Don’t be surprised if people want to give you things.

Weekends looks to be lavish, with good food, fun, and friends

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

You might want to invest in improving your health and overall wellness by purchasing some exercise equipment or a gym membership. Mid-month could have a deep and profound affects, as the Moon in Scorpio can bring hidden feelings into the open.

Passion, jealousy, anger, and just about any other intense emotion could show up in personal interactions, so mind how you go. Pay attention to intuitive insights about how to improve your finances. It could save you time and money

Cancer

(22 June - 23 July)

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Interactions with many people can be the catalyst to some exciting things happening for you. Be willing to let your curiosity lead the way and more exciting things will come to you.

Also, opportunities for romance seem particularly appealing. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or looking for love, the flame of passion could be kindled in the days ahead. The weekends looks particularly fun and indulgent so dont sit at home.

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

A romance could turn super serious this month. Or you might suddenly crave more attention than you’ve ever wanted before. Keep a grip on your heart and have pity on any partners.

May finds you enthusiastic and up for just about anything. Be safe, though.

The weekend of May 24 promises some quality time with people you already enjoy and admire. Live big (but not too big) and have fun. The New Moon on May 28 lets you slip out of the spotlight and into the shadows. It’s harder for people to interfere if they can’t find you

Capricorn

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Your curiosity could peak, spurring creative ideas or enticing you to consider dating if you’ve been out of the loop for a while. You’re in your element now and eager to enjoy the pleasures of life. You might want to lighten your workload around the midmonth. The Full Moon in Scorpio may have you on edge, as feelings may be running high. It would help to ease off the accelerator and go with the flow. Later, social opportunities look especially encouraging, with a chance for a delightful meeting

This month blazes away on family and home affairs. Achieve closure in an uncomfortable situation, clear up some long-lasting confusion, or finish a big domestic project. May is tailored for you to plug into your feelings and do things that mean a lot to you. At the New Moon on May 28 you might want to finally start to learn a new skill, speak a new language, or just dream about buying a ticket to your dream destination. May 31 could be outrageously lucky. Share the good and be grateful

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

(21 Jan - 19 Feb)

You might feel a little wired as the month starts, but nerves should settle down by mid month. If your mind shifts into overdrive, stay focused and don’t turn into a know-it-all. The May new moon shines for you in a secret way. Be prudent, behave well, and respect the positions of others or you could briefly turn into your own worst enemy. The New Moon is also the time to make healthy changes to eat, rest, exercise, and simply be better to yourself in the long term.

Home and family matters seem positive, as upbeat transits may coincide with family get-togethers or celebrations. You might want to splash out on items for your home.

A spontaneous decision to upgrade the decor could have you considering paint, carpets, or curtains. However, it also pays to monitor your spending and stick to a sensible budget.

Spending without thinking could cause unnecessary anxiety later. The whole month brings a chance for good times that can generate happy memories.

Virgo

Pisces

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

Don’t wish. People won’t need encouragement to follow your lead.

This month can light up your workplace or career situation. Prepare for this and take the opportunity seriously.

You have a chance to assume more responsibility and authority. You may feel more confident and more willing to try new things after May 20. The New Moon at the end of the month brings things closer to home. Reach out and keep in touch with family and old friends.

Just a Thought What is imagination?

ON WIKIPEDIA, imagination is defined as : “Imagination, also called the faculty of imagining, is the ability to form new images and sensations that are not perceived through sight, hearing, or other senses.”.

I suppose an even easier way to describe imagination is that it’s the pictures or movies that we run in our head.

The interesting thing about imagination that most of us unintentionally allow our imagination to limit our lives.

Usually on automatic pilot, we imagine what will happen if…I lose my job, gain more weight, stutter during a presentation, fail an exam, never find a partner, lose money, get bad news from the doctor and on and on.

We imagine that we might be late, we might not be liked or accepted… we might not be loved.

But how often do we imagine what will happen if, I get a better job, lose weight easily, present an amazing presentation, pass an exam with flying colours, find a partner that is absolutely perfect, increase my income, enjoy natural beauty, get great news from the doctor you’re mind/ body are functioning as if you’re 20 years younger.

Throughout our younger years we’re taught to stop daydreaming, get our heads out the cloud and, be realistic, think logical, live in the real world and avoid looking like a ‘dreamer.’

Our school systems teach us how to use our left (logical) brain and ignore our right (creative/intuitive/gut feeling) brain.

This in turn causes an imbalance.

We effectively are taught to turn off our creative/intuitive/feeling side and give all of our power to the logical side of our brains.

This then causes an unfortunate impact on how we use our imagination.

It’s when we get out of our left brain and dream, meditate, do a mundane task (wash the dishes), or stop thinking about the problem that a solution finds its way through.

Think back and you will recall several instances where you were working away on a work-related problem, got up to use the bath-

room, and ‘bam’ the solution came through.

There’s where the right brain comes in – that’s the side of your brain that has the capability to imagine a better outcome.

Your right brain is expansive, touch/feely, intuitive. By accessing your right brain you open up your possibilities for a different life – a more improved life.

Ideally, a better way of functioning would be to use both your creative/ intuitive and logical sides together.

To allow insight, new perceptions, expansive ideas and to play ‘pretend’ in a way that then allows your logical side to absorb the new information and then take action with an upgraded perception.

As it stands now, your logical side runs the show…and in doing so, your imagination is severely curtailed.

We have this amazing capability to imagine bad things or amazing things but we 1. don’t know we have it and 2. are using it but in an unconscious way (and to our detriment).

Imagine what it would have been like if you had 1 hour/day at school to sit in a room and imagine the best possible life you could imagine (for that day).

We’d learn to imagine X and if it felt good we could ‘play’ more with it or if it didn’t feel good we’d know that it wasn’t an avenue to pursue.

What would our lives be like if we were taught how to imagine the best outcome possible rather than being told to ‘be realistic’?

At school we exercise our bodies at gym class, our left brains during math, history, etc yet when it comes to our intuitive/insightful right brain, we’re not even taught that it exists!

The great news, however, is that if you can imagine the worst, it’s just as easy to imagine the best.

You just need to start practicing.

You need to take back control of your imagination and instead of letting it go wild on all the bad things that could happen, get yourself to think about all the good things that can happen.

How do you know what you want?

How can you increase your ability to solve problems and create positive

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life outcomes?

One way is to start exercising your imagination consciously.

It’s time to take it off automatic pilot and get it to work for you rather than against you.

Ask yourself questions, like: • “If today could be the perfect day, what would happen?”

• “What if….” (and make it a positive ‘what if,’ like ‘what if I get a raise – how will I spend the money?’

• “If I could be my ideal weight, what would I look like, how would I feel, what would I be doing?”

• “If I could be 100% healthy, how would I feel, what would I do?”

• “If I could design my life the way I wanted it, how would I design it?”

And then, consider more specific things to imagine (and when imagining, notice how you feel.

When you imagine the worst, you’ll feel a certain way and when you imagine the best, you’ll feel very different).

This is where you can imagine things you might like to do or try.

See how your body responds when you imagine: • Talking a walk in nature – seeing trees, wildlife, leaves, and land.

• Becoming a volunteer – what would you be doing? How does that feel?

• Designing a hat or a car – what’s it look like. How does it feel to imagine it?

• Becoming an expert at programming, Art, music, astronomy, or wine tasting.

• Communicating with someone that you find difficult to talk to and imagine them totally understanding you.

• Doing something easily that is outside your comfort zone – and enjoying it too!

• Presenting something at work or to a group and getting an incredible response • Helping someone to achieve something and getting rewarded for doing • The easiest way to explain it is to feel the effects. Imagine something terrible that might happen to you.

How does that feel? Considering that you’re sending out an electromagnetic frequency, imagine how those feelings flow out from you.

You’re radiating bad vibes and you’ll therefore attract others with the same frequency.

Or you’ll attract a situation or

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Down

(20 Feb - 20 Mar)

You may be thinking about life’s deeper issues, as a focus on spiritual and emotional matters could encourage a period of reflection. Perhaps what you really want is for harmony and balance to pervade your everyday existence.

Don’t let the Moon in Scorpio throw you off. Although powerful emotions may arise, simply feeling them can help them dissipate. If you’ve been considering therapy or counseling, this might be a good time to find a suitable person.

event that matches those vibes.

SO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF AUTO PILOT • For example, when your in a rush and in a bad mood, you’ll radiate energy that will cause the situation to be perpetuated.

You’ll get stuck in a traffic jam, find yourself behind a tractor or just run into delay after delay.

Or consider the concept of having a bad day rather than just one bad thing happening.

The reason it’s bad ‘day’ is because something happened to cause your energy to send out disempowering vibes.

And as the vibes continued to be sent out, the universe match your internal state and kept sending you people/events that created a line of ‘bad’ situations.

When it rains, it pours only happens when you keep focusing on the rain rather than letting it go and looking for the sun.

• Now on the other hand, if you’re feeling energized, positive and radiating vibes that empower you, you’ll attract people and situations that match those vibes.

• For example, I’m sure you’ve had days where everything when in your favour.

The day started good and just progressed in a great way. It’s the same thing as having a bad day – the only issue is that we’ve been ‘programmed’ to have more bad days than good and since we didn’t know that we’re controlling our imagination, we allow life to happen to us.

• Your physical world is responding to your inner state/vibration/ etc. By using your imagination consciously (being aware of it) you can change your inner state. By changing your inner state, you’re causing the universe to deliver or match situations and people that match your vibes.

• I realize this might seem like nonsense stuff. Even as I write it I know that to some it will sound like science fiction, but I assure you this is real. Your world is a projection of your internal state. If you’re conflicted inside, your physical reality will be conflicted. If you’re a peace inside, your physical reality will be at peace. If you’re day started out bad you can perpetuate it or change it for the better.

• All I ask is that you try it and then watch your life change.

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Independence Forum What does it mean to be Scottish

IT’S a question that has taken on added significance in 2014 as the referendum draws near.

The latest census found 62% of those living in Scotland defined themselves as “Scottish only”, while 18% said they were British and Scottish.

Just 8% said they were British National identity in the context of the referendum is sensitive terrain.

A recent ICM poll suggested that Scottish residents who were born in England are far more likely to vote No than their Scottish born counterparts.

No where is there any ‘one’ particular way to say what it is to be Scottish.

Do you have to still speak Scots Gaelic, to be Scottish or is it simply to practice or participate in keeping the teaching of Scottish history and celebrating it that makes you Scottish.

Can you have been born in Scotland and be 100% Scottish when living somewhere other than ‘in’ Scotland?

Can you have Scots ancestry and feel yourself to be a Scot?

The thing to remember we are all Scots when voting and the commitment must be to vote for what is in the best interest of Scotland now and in the future.

This forum is to allow each argument to have equal representation and we welcome any comments you the reader may have send them to: info@thegenn.co.uk

Yes to a Scotland that supports our older people and pensions There’s no doubt that by international standards Scotland is a wealthy nation.

So the real question is, why aren’t more of our people feeling the benefits?

Westminster isn’t working In energy-rich Scotland, over a quarter of households are struggling to afford heating.

Today, 140,000 Scottish pensioners are living in relative poverty.

From George Osborne’s “granny tax”, to Gordon Brown’s £100 billion raid on private pension funds and 75p State Pension increase, Westminster has repeatedly let us down.

Yes to a fairer Scotland In contrast, our Scottish Parliament has supported older people where possible, by introducing free nursing and personal care and the free bus pass, and protecting our NHS from privatisation.

Without the Scottish Parliament – and the ability to make our own choices here – these things would not have happened.

Independence means we can build on

these successes and do more to help older people – for example, by providing a stronger state pension.

The State Pension After a Yes vote, all existing state pension rights and entitlements will be fully protected by the Scottish Government, and pensions will be paid as now.

We already have the infrastructure in place, with our pensions processed in Motherwell and Dundee.

Official figures show we are well placed to afford pensions and welfare – they require a smaller share of our tax revenues and national wealth than for the UK. Even the UK Pensions Service has confirmed in writing that “if Scotland does become Independent this will have no effect on your State Pension you will continue to receive it just as you do at present” (letter 4th January 2013).

Indeed, a Yes vote means we can build a stronger pensions system.

The Scottish Government is committed to a “Triple Lock Guarantee” for Basic State Pensions (and forthcoming Single Tier Pensions), ensuring they rise in line with the cost of living, average wages or 2.5%; whichever is highest.

And a lot more besides….

Our older people play a hugely significant role in society, whether in employment, doing unpaid work such as caring or supporting local community groups.

Independence is about deciding what kind of country we want to be.

From pensions to social care, job creation to welfare, a Yes vote in September offers our older people hope for a happier, healthier, fairer Scotland – for them and future generations.

ONE of the biggest issues that affects us all is the cost of living.

The last few years have been tough and has seen us all tightening our purse strings.

We all want the best to find the best deal.

Whether that’s finding an energy supplier that reduces our bills or using a different supermarket that will make it cheaper to buy our weekly shop.

Yet while it is issues like those that affect all of us, the campaign to break up the United Kingdom has refused to answer the questions over what the real price of separation would be.

Perhaps we shouldn’t be too surprised. After all, we know that the cost of our weekly shop will increase because the supermarkets have told us; we know that without the Pound it would cost more to borrow so mortgage payments and credit card bills would go up; and we know that our energy bills would go up by hundreds of pounds for every household.

Today the extra cost of doing business in Scotland is shared by millions of shoppers across the whole of the UK, rather than falling solely on Scottish families.

This keeps the cost of doing the weekly shop down, which makes a real differ-

What is the ‘United Kingdom’?

THIS coming September Scottish voters will take part in a referendum which will decide the fate of the United Kingdom.

But what exactly is meant by the term ‘United Kingdom’?

The answer is actually quite complicated and the year 1536 could be seen as the start of its formation, as this was the year of the Act of Union between England and Wales.

In 1603 Queen Elizabeth I died and the throne of England was given to the Scottish King James VI, uniting both thrones in the Union of the Crowns.

In the 1690s, in an attempt to build an empire of its own, Scotland was almost bankrupted in trying to turn Darrien (modern day

Panama) into a Scottish Colony.

The Act of Union of Parliaments in 1707 required that the English Parliament underwrote Scotland’s losses as one of the conditions of the Act of Union, forming the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Later, in 1801, the Kingdom of Great Britain united with the neighboring Kingdom of Ireland forming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

This was renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the ‘UK’) in 1922 when the Southern Counties in Ireland became independent, forming the Republic of Ireland.

The British Government devolved powers to separate parliaments in Scotland and Wales in

1999, and that is the stage of this complicated series of unions we have now reached.

The 4 nations that make up the UK act as one autonomous nation sharing responsibilities for such matters as foreign policy, defence & security, and the economy, pooling resources when times are good, and sharing the risks when times are bad, a jointly beneficial arrangement that has survived for more than 3 centuries.

The devolved Parliament at Holyrood has responsibility for such issues as: education; housing; the Law; planning; economic development; and the Police and Fire Service.

Should the referendum decide independence, then that would

create one of the greatest constitutional crises that the UK has ever faced, because this circumstance is an unknown quantity – virgin territory – and nobody really knows what would happen both to Scotland and the rest of the UK: there is only educated speculation at best.

That is why The Genn asks you in the forthcoming referendum to use your head and not your heart when deciding.

Take time out to study the arguments ON BOTH SIDES before committing yourself.

This is without doubt the most important political decision of your life and whatever the outcome this will have far-reaching consequences for generations to come.

ence to families in Glasgow.

Only independence puts this at risk.

Why would we want to take that gamble?

As part of the UK we can pool and share our energy resources for the benefit of all which helps keeps energy bills down.

We are stronger and better when we work together.

Where is the sense in putting that at risk?

September’s vote will with a clear choice.

We can either vote for the best of both worlds - with a strong Scottish Parliament with the guarantee of more powers backed up by the strength, security and stability of being part of the UK - or step into the uncertainty of independence with a much higher cost of living.

Hard working people here in Glasgow will be dismayed at the prospect of having to pay more for their shopping and their household bills.

Alex Salmond is asking us to take an enormous and expensive gamble that we just don’t have to take.

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.

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Bob Doris MSP THIS Sunday (18th May) sees the culmination of my successful campaign to expand rail services on the Maryhill to Queen St line, with the launch of a new timetable which includes an hourly Sunday service.

This is something that’s been missing for a long time and which has been isolating for the north of the city, and I was meeting with ScotRail to argue for it months ago when others were needlessly spreading rumours that stations on the line were going to close.

I’ve also had a great response to the consultation I held for people who use the line, with a number of suggestions for further developments to services and stations: most prominently, better ticketing facilities and improved disabled access.

It’s important that we keep

up the pressure to make the line better, and I’ll be taking these ideas up with ScotRail.

In other news, this week gave us yet another practical example of how we would be able to deliver a fairer deal for retired people if we could take our own decisions here in Scotland.

The UK Government plans to raise the retirement age to 67, which, because of poor life expectancy, will mean many Scots will pay into a pension fund they will never collect.

This is projected to cost the average retired male Glaswegian £29,000, with women losing out to the tune of £22,000.

While the Scottish Government is working to improve the health of our older people, we are better able to afford pensions than the UK as whole.

With independence, with a

government tailoring its policies to people living here rather than setting a blanket rule across Britain, we would be able to afford a lower retirement age.

Finally, this month I’ve continued to work with partners across north Glasgow to help boost regeneration and improve living standards, including fighting to retain a pharmacy service in Sighthill, which is undergoing significant redevelopment in preparation for the Commonwealth Games; as well as in Royston where several community groups, such as Rosemount Development Trust, have formed a strategy group to promote development there.

I sit on the strategy group and look forward to working with local people to ensure the area gets the maximum benefit from the changes happening to the city.

your Member of the Scottish Parliament

Bob Doris MSP For Glasgow Region [SNP]

Contact Bob Doris MSP

Constituency office: 3rd Floor, Empire House 131 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2RX

0141 353 0784 bob.doris.msp@scottish.parliament.uk www.bobdoris.org twitter.com/GlasgowMSP facebook.com/bob.doris.msp

Justice Secretary announces £0.55 million additional No Knives Better Lives funding EVERY local authority area in Scotland is being given the opportunity to run Scotland’s award-winning anti-knife crime programme – No

Knives, Better Lives (NKBL) – in a drive to continue reducing knife crime.

NKBL has worked with young people in 11 local au-

thority areas to challenge attitudes to carrying and using knives and encourage positive life choices.

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced £550,000 funding for the new campaign at a national launch event in Glasgow on 14 May. He said: “Since No Knives, Better Lives started in 2009, it has aimed to challenge attitudes to carrying knives and to work with young people to find alternatives to violence and make good decisions about their lives.

There is no doubt that Scotland is a safer place than it was even a few years ago, with recorded crimes of handling an offensive weapon at their low-

The role of an elected member within Parliament is one of great importance within the local community.

It is therefore also of great importance that each member, whether Councillor or MSP, is able to provide a constant train of information demonstrating their leadership abilities and their plans for the community.

At the Genn, we want to provide them with a platform which can be used to convey that information to your constituents and the public at large.

The Political Representation Forum is open to all elected members and allows you to connect with all parts of the community ensuring that everyone is represented fairly and equally.

This will also allow them to address local concerns in a public manner and provide information on the political demands currently facing their ward.

By taking part in our monthly forum they can be part of the Genn’s voice in the community, encouraging wider communication and engagement with their constituency and creating an open discussion regarding the betterment of the community and plans for the future.

This is a no cost forum designed to run alongside the Surgery Adverts

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est level in 27 years, falling by 60 per cent since 2006/07, and violent crime at a 38-year low.

“Education and prevention is fundamental to tackling the root causes of violence and crime.

That’s why the Scottish Government has provided more than £2 million of funding to No Knives, Better Lives in the past five years, and why we are committed to rolling out the programme across Scotland.

Our priority is to change the culture in which some people think carrying a knife is acceptable, through education and enforcement.

People thinking of carrying a knife need to know that they risk a significant custodial sen-

tence and Scotland already has the toughest knife crime sentencing regime in the UK. Meanwhile, the current Criminal Justice Bill includes measures to increase the maximum penalties for knife possession from four to five years.”

The programme works with local partners, including councils, police and youth groups, to deliver activities in schools and communities.

YouthLink Scotland supports the NKBL campaign, providing administrative ser-

vices through a national delivery team.

YouthLink Scotland chief executive Jim Sweeney said: “The success of No Knives, Better Lives is a powerful example of the positive impact that youth work can have in helping young people deal with difficult situations and make good decisions.

We will continue supporting the campaign as it is rolled out across Scotland, working in partnership with the Scottish Government and local authorities

No knives, better lives.

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GENN Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

Local Police News A small refreshment…..

A 60 year old male has been arrested and reported to the Procurator Fiscal for a number of offences after been caught shoplifting two prime cut steaks from Lidl Stores, Tollcross Road, Glasgow.

On being detained by the stores security officers, this male proceeded to shout abuse towards the security whilst awaiting police arrival.

During this time the male also decided he was thirsty and removed a white wine spritzer from his property which he drunk before having a cigarette despite being advised not to by staff.

This male obviously disregarded the No Smoke Zone and licensing laws in place and as such, will have to suffer the consequences!

Pen Pals in Shettleston

ON Thursday 1st May 2014 police officers were minding their own business within Shettleston Police Office when they heard a disturbance coming from the street outside.

As such, the officers exited the office in order to see what was going on when they observed a 31 year old male brandishing a pen and making threats to ‘slash’ another male nearby.

This male was thereafter arrested and held custody to appear at court the next day for his efforts.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014

WITH the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, anyone wishing to familiarise themselves with the event can now

visit or contact the following: Website: www.glasgow.gov. uk/glasgow2014 Twitter: @getreadyglasgow Phone: 0141 287 2014 (General Games enquiries)

Springburn Shopping Centre Murder

A 29 year old male has been arrested for murder following the death of a 40 year old male within Springburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow.

Animal Cruelty in Glasgows East End

A 75 year old male has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 after he was observed repeatedly kicking his 8 year old dog whilst within a pet store in the Forge Retail Park, Glasgow.

Officers attended after a witness telephoned to report this incident and they observed the dog to be extremely distressed and fearful of its owner.

The RSPCA thereafter attended, took custody of the dog and removed it to a place of safety.

A dog is supposed to be a mans best friend, not his punch bag!!

Driver spends long holiday weekend locked up..

On Friday 2nd May 2014 officers were on patrol travelling on Stepps Road, Glasgow when they had cause to stop a vehicle.

During this routine stop, the male driver nervously supplied his details to the officers and checks were carried out to ensure all driving documents were in place.

However, these checks subsequently informed officers that the male was not insured for the vehicle he had been driving and that in fact, he was a disqualified driver.

The male was informed of these findings and asked to sit in the rear of the police vehicle.

Whilst within the police vehicle officers could smell alcohol coming from the male and as such, the male was asked to provide a road side breath test.

The male complied however failed the test.

Officers thereafter informed the male that he was under arrest for a number of Road Traffic Offences and took him to London Road Police Office where subsequent breath tests proved the alcohol content in his body.

The male then spent a long holiday weekend in the cells before going to court to explain his actions.

Dangerous Cycling

ON Monday 5th May 2014 officers were on routine patrol on Queen Margaret Drive at Maryhill Road, Glasgow when they observed a male cycling on the roadway.

This male wasn’t using any hands at this time and was in fact texting on his mobile phone without paying any attention whatsoever to the road!

The officers subsequently stopped this male and informed him of how dangerous his actions were.

The officers advice was taken on board and the male was informed that he would be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for a Road Traffic offence.

Midnight Munchies in Milgavie

IN the early hours of Wednesday 7th May 2014 police officers were on patrol when they observed a vehicle parked within a quiet car park near to an Indian Restaurant on Douglas Street, Milgavie, Glasgow.

Thinking this to be strange, the officers attended and immediately could smell what they recognised to be cannabis coming from the vehicle.

As such, all persons were searched under Misuse of Drugs Act legislation which resulted in an 18 year old male being reported to the Procurator Fiscal for being in possession of a controlled drug.

Celtic Supporters Club – Serious Assault

ABOUT 0030hours on Sunday 4th May 2014 four males aged 23, 24, 25 and 27 were leaving a function which they had attended within Celtic Supporters Club, London Road, Glasgow when they were assaulted by a group of approximately

15-20 males, aged 20-25 who were all wearing tracksuits.

Police believe the suspects to be members of a local gang who live locally.

The males required treatment at Glasgow Royal Infirmary before being released.

Detective Constable Edwina Perry from London Road Police Office said, “This was an unprovoked attack on a group of men on a night out.

It’s clear these youths were intent on causing trouble.

I am appealing to local people who may have some knowledge of these youths to get in touch with us.

We know that a lot of people were at the engagement party at the club and guests were ordering taxis to get home.

I would like to appeal to any taxi drivers who were in the area and who may have seen something or who may have seen these youths, perhaps earlier in the night, to please call us” Anyone with information as to the identity of any of these gang members 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.

Operation Relay targets Glasgows East End

ON Tuesday 6th May 2014, as part of Police Scotland’s citywide Operation Relay, roadblocks were set up in the East End of Glasgow.

Almost 200 drivers were

Chief Inspector David Pettigrew, left and Superintendent Thom McLoughlin, right

checked at a pre-arranged checkpoint situated on Armour Street, between the well known streets of Duke Street and the Gallowgate. During which, more than 50 offences detected and 3 vehicles taken off the road.

The operation uncovered a number of offences including various drug offences, drivers carrying offensive weapons inside their vehicles, drivers driving without insurance and drivers driving without a valid licence.

Superintendent Thom McLoughlin was joined by Area Commander Chief Inspector David Pettigrew at the checkpoint.

Mr McLoughlin stressed the importance of such operations, “People will see an increase in the number of police officers on the streets and at transport hubs throughout Operation Relay.

“Operation Relay is a sustained attack on criminality.

It is about early intervention, targeting and disruption criminal activities and taking away any crime assets using legislation.

Criminals will be targeted right across the division” Other partners present at this check point included British Transport Police, HMRC, VOSA, the DVLA and the Motor Insurance Bureau.

Throughout the day, more than 3000 vehicles were scanned using the DVLA mobile cameras and a large volume of cars were checked to make sure they were taxed, insured and roadworthy.

Almost 50 taxis were amongst those checked with vehicle Defect notices being issued to a number of taxi drivers, a further 17 people were reported for a variety of driving offences, a 21 year old male was reported for drug offences and a 49 year old male reported for being in possession of an offensive weapon.

Sergeant Chris Hoggans, one of the officers leading the operation said, “We have been targeting those involved with metal theft, drug offences, bogus callers.

We’ve also been looking at those committing motoring offences.

By working together with all our partner agencies, we can really maximise our ability to keep people safe.

Operation Relay will be running for 2 months and only a month in, Mr McLoughlin has already hailed it as a “huge success”.

Mr McLoughlin said: “It’s about early intervention. We will be focusing on long term solutions by having the right people, in the right place, at the right time.”

Keep YOUR Property Safe and Secure

POLICE are urging householders to take simple security measures to make sure their homes are safe.

Officers are urging homeowners to make sure their windows and door are locked even if they are in them at night.

The plea comes following several thefts in the Baillieston area of Glasgow.

Some of these thefts have been a result of doors or windows being left unlocked and somebody is sneaking in to take what they can find.

This has happened whilst people are in the house.

If you make sure you lock your doors and windows, it is much more of a deterrent to these opportunists.

It also makes sure that people are safe in their own homes and they should feel safe in their own homes.

Garages, garden sheds, garden storage containers and cars should all be checked and locked in order to prevent you becoming a victim of such crimes.

Further advise which should be bore in mind, with regards to your house and car keys, never leave your car keys in the hall or in the porch or on a convenient hook.

Keys are commonly stolen by feeding a wire or grasp hook through your letter box or window.

If they are kept out of sight then this can be prevented.

Officers are proactively patrolling the area and are currently following up on some positive lines of enquiry, however if anyone has any information with regards to these incidents Police Scotland can be contacted on the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

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WALK FOR A GREENER SCOTLAND SCOTS are being encouraged to leave the car for journeys under two miles and enjoy the stress-relieving and health benefits of active travel.

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Paul Wheelhouse has launched the second phase of the national Active Travel campaign, confirming a further £250,000 for local authorities to promote the initiative.

By using active methods of transport, such as walking, instead of the car for short journeys, Scots can help improve their health and well-being, save money, reduce carbon emissions and help make Scotland a cleaner and greener place to live.

In Scotland :one in three car journeys are under two miles nearly a quarter of all our trips are one mile or less road transport accounts for 70 per cent of all transport emissions short journeys cause more pollution - emissions are almost double

for these journeys as vehicles use more fuelwhen the engine is cold.

The latest campaign will prompt commuters travelling short journeys to walk or cycle to and from work where practical.

Walking to and from work can provide valuable thinking time and relieve stresses of the day.

To help Scots track their progress, the Greener Together ‘Journeys’ app can be downloaded to monitor distance travelled, calories burned, CO2 emissions saved and improvements in mood.

Families around Scotland are also being encouraged to leave the car at home for traveling to and from school.

This follows the findings of a number of international studies which suggest children who walk or cycle to school have improved concentration, cognitive function and mood.

Minister for Environment

GREEN LIVING TIPS

GREENER living is a great way to build a cleaner, greener Scotland.

Whats been done so far has already had an effect, but we can do much more if we join together.

We can then have a huge impact on the wellbeing of our families, the comfort of our homes, the quality of the places we live, and the health of the natural environment around us.

Greener living also helps us to play our part as one of the wealthiest countries in the world.

We must all do what we can to reduce carbon emissions and slow down climate change.

And if we look after the planet, we look after Scotland too.

Cleaner air. Warmer homes. Less noise.

Less pollution. Better health and fitness. It all adds up to a better quality of life.

Food waste composting Some of the food we throw away is unavoidable - food we can’t eat like banana skins, peelings, teabags, bones, or eggshells.

Instead of throwing it straight into the kitchen bin, you can help the environment by using a food waste collection service or you can compost much of it.

Did you know? In a year, Scotland throws away fruit and vegetables equal to 1 billion portions of our 5-a-day - that’s 4 portions per person per week.

Did you know? A lot of what’s thrown away never makes it out of the packet.

Try to plan your meals ahead to save on food waste.

Did you know? Avoidable food and drink waste costs the average household in Scot-

land £470 a year.

Did you know? Every year we throw away 389,000 tonnes of food and drink which could have been avoided - this costs the Scottish public over £1bn every year.

Did you know? Recycling food and drink is important, but not wasting it in the first place is even better for your wallet and the environment.

Did you know? If we used up all the food and drink we currently waste, it would be as good for the environment as taking one car in four off Scotland’s roads.

Something we can all do to help is compost food waste at home.

You can compost some food waste in a composting bin or heap at home.

Add them to any garden waste you compost.

What to compost: fruit and vegetable peelings and scraps, tea bags, coffee grounds, eggshells.

What not to compost: cooked food, meat and fish, dairy products, bread, biscuits, baked goods, pasta.

These will attract vermin as they rot.

You can find a range of compost bins at most garden centres or online.

Some compost bins will be suitable for more food

REDUCING YOUR ENERGY BILLS

NEW WASTE REGULATIONS

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

They represent the most significant development in recycling that Scotland has ever seen and are designed to help us realise the true value of resources we currently throw away.

This has the potential to boost our economy and create green jobs in the process.

The new Regulations will also play a key role in helping Scotland reach its ambitious target of 70% recycling of all waste by 2025.

The key points outlined were :All businesses and organisations to present key recyclable material for collection from 2014.

Food waste businesses producing over 50kg of food waste per week to present it for separate collection from 2014.

Food waste businesses producing over 5kg of food waste per week to present it for separate collection from 1 January 2016.

A ban on mthe use of macerators to discharge food waste into the public sewer from 1 January 2016 Local authori-

raising environmental issues

and Climate Change Paul Wheelhouse said: “Many of us believe we’re too busy to leave the car at home when travelling short distances.

But when you’re having a busy or stressful day, often nothing is more relaxing than a ten minute walk to clear your head and cycling can greatly enhance physical fitness.

By taking a short walk or cycling to and from work, the local shop or school, Scots are making a conscious, positive difference to their health, their mood and their environment.

“Short car journeys create more pollution per mile and it’s in everyone’s interest for us all to consider whether these are really necessary.

We are rightly committed to not only reducing Scotland’s carbon footprint but creating a more sustainable environment, improving air quality and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our people and country.

ties to provide a basic recycling service to all households by 2014.

Local Authorities to offer a food waste recycling service in non-rural areas from 1 January 2016.

A ban on material collected for recycling going to landfill or incineration, A ban on municipal biodegradable waste going to landfill by 1 January 2021.

While household recycling rates have leapt to over 40% in the past ten years, household waste accounts for just over 16% of all waste produced in Scotland so the new Waste (Scotland) Regulations turn attention to the waste produced by businesses.

Research has shown that achieving 70% recycling by 2025 could benefit Scotland’s economy overall by £175million - mitigating against rising landfill costs and enabling revenue to be generated from the sale of high quality recyclable materials There are lots of ways Zero Waste Scotland can help your business or organisation prepare for the coming changes.

To find out more,look at their website - www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/

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Glasgow acts to keep volunteering voluntary VOLUNTEER Glasgow is the latest organisation to sign up to a national campaign to ‘keep volunteering voluntary’.

They join more than 150 groups across the UK who have joined the fight against the government’s workfare programme.

Workfare is a generic name given to a range of government schemes where unemployed and disabled people have to work in return for their benefits.

“As charities and voluntary organisations we know the value of volunteering.

Volunteering means people independently choosing to give their time freely to help others and make the world a better place.

Workfare schemes force unemployed people to carry out unpaid work or face benefit sanctions that can cause hardship and destitution.

We believe in keeping volunteering voluntary and are delighted to join this campaign,” said Volunteer Glasgow’s chair, Bob Bogle The government runs a bewildering range of workfare schemes.

While some are voluntary to join,

once a claimant has included it in a claimant commitment they can be ‘sanctioned’ - have their benefits withdrawn - or be referred to a compulsory scheme where they can be sanctioned, for failing to participate in it.

Organisations running the new ‘community work placements’ are responsible for reporting on claimants’ performance during their placements to Jobcentre Plus, which may result in sanctioning.

“As the volunteering standard bearers for the City of Glasgow, it is our duty and purpose to not only promote volunteering but to defend it against those who would corrupt its true purpose and undermine the benefits it brings for both individual and community transformation,” added Bob. More details on how to support the keep vol-

unteering voluntary campaign can be found atwww.keepvolunteeringvolun-

tary.net

RENT REFORM PLANS

SCOTTISH Labour has announced radical plans to reform the private rented sector to protect tenants across Scotland.

James Kelly MSP will lodge amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill to end unfair rises in rent and offer greater security to tenants.

Under Scottish Labour plans, Ministers will have until 1 January 2015 to bring forward regulations to limit rent reviews to once a year and to cap rent increases.

The party is also demanding that 3 year tenancies becomethe market standard in Scotland.

Scottish Labour Infrastructure Spokesperson James Kelly MSP*, said:

This is real, practical action that can be taken now to help people across Scotland struggling with the cost of living crisis.

“Figures published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation show that 120,000 private rented households in Scotland, many of them families with young children, are living in poverty.

Many of these families are disrupted by multiple moves and without ever experiencing the safety and security of a long-term home.

“This is unacceptable.

Scotland has a chance to lead the way on this and it is not an opportunity we can afford to ignore.

By limiting increases in

rent and offer long-term security, we can offer homes to more than 300,000 people who rent privately, not merely a roof over their heads.

“Generation Rent is huge group of people who have been unfairly overlooked in a housing debate dominated with the obsession of people getting a foot on the property ladder.

For thousands of people across Scotland this is simply not an option at this time.

That is why we need to take action. Scottish Labour will stand up for them.

Other parties need to stand with us in helping thousands of Scots who need greater certainty and security.

PRS households in poverty

have doubled in the last decade to 120,000 Private renters in Scotland spend 23% of their income on housing At least 305,000 households in the Scottish private

rented sector as of 2012 according to the latest Scottish Households Survey 45% are families 51% of tenants at the same address for less than a year

Discretionary Housing Payments IF you are receiving Housing Benefit but are still having difficulty meeting your rent payments, you may be able to get extra help from the Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) Fund.

The fund has been made available by the Council with assistance from the Government.

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FINNART ARE BOOGIE BOYS!

DOWN MEMORY LANE

TOP CLASS ... young goalkeepers benefit from specialist coaching through the Shot Stoppers Academy, who celebrate their 20th Anniversary this summer.

COACHING raw talent to a level where it may be good enough to sign for a junior or senior club is the dream of every official.

When almost 90 boys do make the transition, that achievement can’t be dismissed - especially when it ONLY involves goalkeepers!

Sir Alex Ferguson once admitted finding a quality No 1 was worth up to 15 points a season for Manchester United, and prove crucial in their hunt for silverware.

Long before senior clubs had thought about working with young kids, SHOT STOPPERS GOALKEEPING COACHING had already built up its reputation, which still stands today after 20 years!

Commitment, development, discipline and a great work ethic date back to the summer of 1994 .

Two years later, Adidas U.K. approached them to become part of their Goalkeeping Coaching Network, and the partnership filled a massive void at grassroots level.

Shot Stoppers offered kids the opportunity to move onto new levels, alongside a weekly crop of goalkeepers from all over the country.

The idea of Sunday coaching courses became the norm, and very soon primary schools/soccer sevens asked for help.

The project went to new levels when Baillieston Juniors and St Roch staged over-age coaching sessions.

Amateur and Junior Football goalkeepers attended both the old Station Park, and the Candy Rock’s Garngad venue.

During 2000-2001, Hamilton Accies snapped up four of their goalkeepers.

Stewart Thomson, a Scottish Amateur Under-18 Cup final winner during his time at Shot Stoppers, signed first-team professional forms.

Graeme Murphy became an S-Form recruit, while young David Turner and Paul

Gibbons put pen to paper in the Scottish Professional Youth League.

Goalkeepers from as far afield as Dundee, Stirling and Falkirk – all of them progressed into senior football via Shot Stoppers reaped the benefit of an outstanding structure.

The local connection has never been neglected, and Riddrie-based David Marshall (Scotland and Celtic) still keeps in regular touch from his Cardiff City base.

Kenny Arthur, then of Partick Thistle (now Annan), and Queen of the South No 1. Jamie Campbell, helped launch an innovative pre-season schedule.

Campbell’s manager, ex-St Johnstone and Newcastle United winger John Connolly, was delighted with the idea because it was totally geared towards the type of goalkeeping work his professional club could not offer!.

Said Jamie: “It was superb preparation for my own club pre-season work of running, and the sessions made a huge difference to me!”

Shot Stoppers has helped develop internationalists at every possible level, National Cup winners, club tournaments, plus a multitude of Player of the Year, ClubMan and Players’ Player of the Year success stories.

The Glasgow City Cup (three times), Glasgow Easter Cup, Ayrshire Cup, Ayr International Tournament, and National Lady Darling Cup have also been won by a Shot Stoppers goalkeeper.

The Academy was responsible for setting-up the first-ever Scottish Youth Football Association Goalkeeping Development Programme, which has helped young talent progress onto senior level, and created future league and cup winners.

Zoe McCarney became the first girl at the Academy to be capped by Scotland Ladies, and that achievement followed Daniel McLeay and Sean McLaughlan representing the Scottish Youth

F.A. Under-19 Squad.

Who would have thought that could possibly happen away back in 1994?

This season, three goalkeepers will feature in National Cup finals - Jamie Picken (Under-15), Graeme Milne (Under-16) and James Penman (Under-21).

Said Group Coach Stephen Bryceland: “The aim here has always been about development - no matter your age - and not money generated from working with over 40 goalkeepers at any given time.

“The structure has stood the test of time. You have to keep evolving to meet new demands and maintain very high standards, but the length of time Shot Stoppers has been in existence tells it’s own story.”

Having gone several years without any major sponsorship, the Academy has survived with the support of companies like Donmar Inspection Services (Hamilton), Thomas Tunnock (Uddingston) and DHL Supply Chain (Livingston).

Seven sponsors recently helped promote their annual fund-raiser.

Mr Douglas Denholm (Hamilton), The Wedding Store (Newhouse Industrial Estate), Ian Marshall Upholstery (Bearsden), Park Lane-Group Property Company (Glasgow), Technical Progress Ltd (Cumbernauld), Coronet Clean Team (Cumbernauld), and Stevie Cameron Event Logistics (East Kilbride).

Three parents of boys with us, Mr Owen Wilton, Mr Ian Marshall and Mr Scott Wylie, put forward their company as a sponsor at our recent night-out, and another, Mr Douglas Denholm, promoted a race himself.

We can’t thank them and all the others enough.”

For more information on the Goalkeeping Academy, and it’s next summer programme, call 07403452960, or go to their excellent and informative website: www.clubwebsite.co.uk/shotstoppersgoalkeeping

FINNART Boys’ Club Under-14 players have never been slow to accept new training and coaching ideas in what has been a hugely rewarding season.

Their latest adventure saw them “have a go” at a new women’s craze in fitness namely Boogie Bounce.

Instructions, linked to dance music on a trampoline, has proved very popular at the Forge Fitness Centre, Parkhead.

You have to admire how these youngsters thrown themselves into challenges as Coach Jamie McGowan revealed: “Every boy was given a trampoline and had to follow dance music.

“Such was the overall enjoyment, there was also dancing going on alongside them in the aisles as we (coaches) watched the boys going through their paces.

“It was a great work-out.

We can’t thank Instructors Gill and Cheryl (pictured with the squad) enough for putting on the session as the gym is deemed women-only.”

Forge Fitness Centre have a great timetable linked to a widerange of classes.

The discipline and respect

clyde Saturday Morning League have asked Finnart’s Under-14 team (born 2000) squad to supply ball boys for each of their Friday evening Cup Finals this month.

The Bridgeton club were involved at this level a year ago during some great games, and were suitably rewarded with “pocket money”.

It’s an honour and privilege for them to be invited again.

I understand all the boys are being offered the opportunity to represent their club.

They will be suitably dressed in Finnart club colours.

Last season, the ball boys’ efforts were commented upon by League officials, and thanked at the point of each winner receiving their cup and medals.

RESULTS Round-Up: Haldane Amateurs 4, Finnart 1 (Ben Mills). Oban 3, Finnart 0.

Skipper Brian Blair missed two spot kicks. Under-19 - Campsie 2, Finnart 6. Scorers: Jason McArthur 3, Andy McCulloch, James Docherty, and Joe Chiwuala. Man of the Match - Andy McCulloch. Finnart 4, Rosebank 3. Joe Chiwuala 2, Andy McCulloch, and Jason McArthur. Man of the Match – James Docherty.

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Under-13 - Cantera v East End United.

Under-14 - Rossvale BC v Celtic Juniors.

Under-15 - The Celtic B.C. v St Peters.

Under-16 - Renfrew Vics v Rossvale Thistle.

Under-17 – Antonine Blacks v Barrhead YFC. Under-19 Bonnyton Thistle v Cardonald Thistle.

WELLHOUSE A.F.C. have reached the League Cup final. Two goals from Thomas Sinclair helped them beat Colville Park A.F.C. 2-1 in a brilliant 90-minute semi-final.

Sinclair hit the opener via a spot-kick after he had been fouled. Brian Caldwell almost added a second, but his 25 yarder was brilliantly tipped over. However, Sinclair struck again with a stunning piece of individual skill, and Colville Park replied with a late consolation.

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REGIONAL FINALS’ FIXTURES

shown by the Finnart Under-14 team - very much in evidence at Blackpool recently - was again demonstrated, when GENN Sport covered their Glasgow and District Youth Football League match against Celtic Juniors.

The Glasgow Green clash was allowed to flow excellently by referee Mr Colin McGarry. Finnart were up against a side which reached this season’s Scottish Cup semi-finals, and are through to the West Regional Cup final.

When the full-time whistle sounded (0-0), both teams lined-up across the half-way line, where genuine handshakes were exchanged.

Well done to both teams - if only the professionals could follow your excellent example!

Added Jamie McGowan: “We are driving perfection into our boys, and their respect for others.

“To represent the badge (Finnart), and club properly.

Some others don’t do that, and it gets frustrating.

We talk to the boys about life skills, too, and being a decent person.”

Meanwhile, in another example of recognition, the Strath-

MARYHILL Juniors were unable to field a team, due to a large amount of injuries, against Kilsyth Rangers in the Euroscot Engineering Central League Cup. GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE were earlier expelled from the same tournament after fielding unregistered players in a game against Rutherglen Glencairn. The cup-tie had been abandoned at half-time due to a waterlogged pitch.

CRANHILL UNITED were defeated 1-0 by Har-

vester A.F.C. in the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy at Livingston.

A McGregor goal (31 mins) won the game.

HAGHILL A.F.C. lost 4-1 against Rolling Barrel in the Airdrie and Coatbridge League Cup final.

The East End club had two players sent off (double bookings).

More in the next issue.

ASHFIELD Juniors are facing the prospect of relegation from the Stagecoach Super First Division.

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AROUND THE GREENS MATCH ACTION REPORTS

CHAMPIONS Carmyle were held to a draw on the opening night of the new Glasgow North Eastern Bowls League, sponsored by Bill’s Tool Store, writes JACK HIGH. The Division One clash with Belvidere ended 5-5.

In Division Two, North British made an impressive start with a 9-2 win over Kirkhill.

RESULTS: Week 1. Division One - Whitevale 5, Mount Vernon 5; Garrowhill 3, Blackhill 8; Chryston 5, Shettleston 5; Sandyhills 0, Rutherglen 10; Carmyle 5, Belvidere 5.

Division Two - Kirkhill 2, North British 9; St Rollox 4, Parkhead 4; Baillieston 5, Foxley 5; Springburn 2, Tollcross 7; Springboig 3, Riddrie 8.

Week 2. Division One - Whitevale 2, Carmyle 7; Garrowhill 6, Sandyhills 6; Chryston 7, Mount Vernon 2; Shettleston 5, Rutherglen 5; Blackhill 9, Belvidere 1.

Division 2 - Kirkhill 9, Springboig 1; St Rollox 2, Springburn 7; Baillieston 4, North British 7; Foxley 9, Tollcross 2; Parkhead 10, Riddrie 0.

Reminder: All clubs should telephone their results into Match Secretary Alex Morrison as soon as possible following

the Friday night games.

Two numbers have already been supplied.

Said Alex: “Thank you for the recent coverage (issue 127) of both myself and the League.

I appreciate it, and have received many favourable comments from fellow bowlers.”

SHETTLESTON Bowling Club are holding their Invitation Fours (Tennents) at 10.30am, on Sunday, May 18. The WSWBA First Round games commence at 1.30pm on May 20.

SHETTLESTON Ladies Section have an Invitation Singles at Culrain Street on Sunday, June 1 (10am). Two other fixtures from Shettleston are Friday, June 6 (Charity Cup), and Sunday, June 8 with their Invitation Triples (Cairns and Scott).

The latter is always very well supported.

GARROWHILL Bowling Club have a busy programme next month, including Senior Muppet Trophy (June 2), Monklands Cup (June 6), TwoBowl Pairs (June 14), G.B.A. Centenary Cup (June 20), County Match (June 21), and Ladies v Gents Match (June 28).

Check with the club regarding starting times.

EAST End clubs will be out in force as they compete for the popular McKinnon Wood Trophy on Saturday, June 7.

GLASGOW Bowling Association Championships have started, and are played on a weekly, knock-out basis.

The finals will take place at Kingswood Bowling Club on Saturday, July 5.

Local clubs are also participating at the LANARKSHIRE Champion of Champions’ competition, which is only open to the current champion at every club.

Two attractive early pairings involved Shettleston v Forth, and Mount Vernon v Wishaw South.

Mount Vernon’s representative lost, but Ian Beattie (Shettleston) won through for a next-round clash at Strathaven.

LANARKSHIRE Bowling Association Championships are up-and-running.

Once again, it’s a knock-out event (weekly), and finals are heading for Springwells, Airdrie, on Sunday, July 6.

Many thanks to Alex Morrison for supplying those snippets of bowling news.

FOSTERS SCOTTISH CUP

Sunday Trophy -Semi-Finals - Cranhill United 3, Fairfield Sports and Leisure 1. Harvester A.F.C. 2, Fintry Athletic 0.

Final (played at Livingston) - Cranhill United 0, Harvester A.F.C. 1.

Saturday Competition -

Semi-Finals - Glasgow Harp 1, Colville Park 3; Eastfield 0, Hurlford Thistle 5.

Colville Park Country Club West of Scotland Cup, Quarter-Finals - Blochairn Star “B 3, Thorn Athletic 3 (5-4 on pens); Colville Park 3, Hurlford

Thistle 4 AET; Gifffnock North 2, Eastfield 1; Stewarton United 0, Bannockburn A.F.C. 5.

Semi-Finals - Hurlford Thistle 3, Bannockburn A.F.C. 2; Giffnock North 1, Blochairn Star “B 0. Final - Hurlford Thistle 2, Giffnock North A.F.C. 0.

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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 (4-2 on pens).

National Lady Darling Supplementary Cup Semi-Finals - Falkirk Athletic 6, Bonnyrigg Rose 4; Harmony Row 0, Sauchie Juniors 2.

Birdston Kennels Glasgow Cup, Semi-Finals – Calderhill 5, Barrhead YFC 0; Mill United 3, Sauchie Juniors 2. Final - Mill United 5, Calderhill Thistle 0.

Only Sport League Cup, Final - Mill United 1, Sauchie Juniors 1 (Mill United won 4-3 on pens).

LSK Supplies West of Scotland Cup, Quarter-Final – Mill United 1, Campsie Black Watch

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Only Sport Golden Goals Cup, Quarter-Final - Vale of Leven 1, Arsenal BC 2.

Birdston Kennels League Cup-Semi-Final - E.K.Rolls Royce 2, Antonine 0; Goldenhill 0, Tower Hearts 0 (Goldenhill won on penalties.

Midweek: Premier Division - Rutherglen Glencairn 5, Tower Hearts 4; Goldenhill 8, Baillieston Juniors 1; Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 0, Rsssvale 1; Campsie Black Watch 2, Steins 0 First Division - Antonine 2, EKFC 1.

Second Division - Cumbernauld Colts 0, Sauchie 3.

Saturday Fixtures: Premier Division - Campsie Black Watch 1, Tower Hearts 1; Steins 1,

Harmony Row 5; Baillieston 3, Rossvale 3; Harestanes 1, Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 1; Steins 2, Bonnyton 2; Clydebank 0, St Peters 3; Harmony Row 2, Goldenhill 7; Glencairn 0, Johnstone Burgh 4.

First Division - E.K.Rolls Royce 0, Falkirk 1; Vale of Leven 1, Vale of Clyde 2; Pollok 1, E.K.Rolls Royce 0; Eastwood 2, EKFC 5; Vale of Clyde 2, Falkirk 4; Antonine 4, Claremont 0.

Second Division - Rob Roy 7, Barrhead 1; Calderhill 5, Stewarton Annick 0; Mill United 1, Sauchie 2; Wishaw W Wands 10, Stewarton Annick 1; Barrhead 2, Victoria F.C. 7; Calderhill 0, Port Glasgow 1; Sauchie 3, Castlemilk B.C. 0; Rob Roy 3, Erskine 0.

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FINNART 0, CELTIC JUNIORS 0.

NORMALLY this type of scoreline would signal a drab affair, but the Glasgow Green clash was anything but!

A smashing Under-14 GADYFL clash, with Celtic clearly having the better of first half exchanges, and should have had the points wrapped up.

Give Finnart credit for a brilliant second 35 minutes.

The pace of Jakub Dwomski was a key feature, and he had one great run and shot cleared off the line, while Eoghan Kenny headed over.

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PETERSHILL 3, ROB ROY 3.

NOON Saturday friendly at Springburn.

Mackie (3), with Urquhart, Maxwell, and Sawyers for Rabs.

ST PATS 1, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2.

PREMIER Division win for ‘House in brilliant sunshine.

Brian Hughes opened the scoring.

Saints levelled in a spell of decent pressure. Robbie Peebles bagged the winner.

CELTIC 1, SPARTANS 0.

CELTS edged out the East of Scotland team with the winner from Abigail Harrison.

BUCHAN 0, RANGERS 10.

FOUR-goal blast from Suzanne Mulvey helped sink the newly promoted and bottom-markers Buchan.

GLASGOW CITY F.C. 9, FORFAR FARMINGTON 0.

CITY raced into a 3-0 lead within 20 minutes through Denise O’Sullivan, Leanne Ross and Jo Love.

The Scotland midfield star and Fiona Brown made it 5-0 at half-time.

Brown, Eilish McSorley, from fully 30 yards, Leanne Ross and Abbi Grant completed a good afternoon’s work.

Player of the Match - Denise O’Sullivan, and the award was sponsored by Laura McGill.

HAGHILL A.F.C. 10, AIRDRIE WORKMANS 1.

MAN of the Match James Smith netted four goals - including three in the space of 10 second half minutes.

Gary McDougall also bagged a hat-trick in this Billy Harkness Memorial Cup game.

Other goals from Simpson, Fox and Simpson.

MAYBOLE 1, ASHFIELD 2.

LATE winner from Smith.

Welsh netted in the first half.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 2, SHETTLESTON 4.

TOWN had led 2-0 and were pegged back. Steven McClung (2), James McArthur and Scott Anson.

CHRYSTON 0, POSTAL UNITED 3.

ANOTHER good league win, thanks to Simpson, Anderson and Hughes.

RAVENSCRAIG 0, TYNECASTLE A.F.C. 4.

SEMI-fInal of the Tommy Marshall Cup. Cochrane, MacKay, an own goal and Taylor.

MARYHILL 0, BENBURB 3.

TEN-man ‘Hill conceded goals to McKenna (2) and Sinclair.

ST ANTHONY 0, MARYHILL 1.

SAINTS striker Paddy Cullen had a penalty kick saved by Jack Baker.

Begg netted the winner from a penalty.

MARYHILL 4, CAMBUSLANG RANGERS 2.

LOCHBURN Park was lit up with the quality of the goals.

O’Donnell (3) and Paton.

Lang replied through Moore and Kelly.

SHETTLESTON 3, VALE OF CLYDE 2.

EUROSCOT Central League Cup third round clash. Scott Anson (2) and Kyle Robertson.

Tin Pail goals came from Anton Franchetti and Derek Hepburn.

POSTAL UNITED A.F.C. 3, STEINS 1.

DOUBLE from Anderson and a Davis goal.

ROYAL ALBERT 1, ST ROCH 0.

ALBERT missed their 9th penalty kick this season - a remarkable record - when Jordan Brown denied Fraser Stobie.

Scott Brennan finally netted their winner.

SHETTLESTON 2, LANARK 1.

TOWN scorers Kelly and Cairney.

GLENAFTON 0, PETERSHILL 0.

A draw in the final Super Premier Division fixture of this season for Peasy - and the departure of co-boss Scott Smith after four years alongside Willie Paterson.

ASHFIELD 2, KILSYTH RANGERS 3.

‘GERS had taken a 1-0 lead, and then gone 2-1 behind after goals from McShane and Barclay.

DRUMCHAPEL AMS 0, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 4.

CINEMA Cup 3rd Round and an impressive display from ‘House. First half goals from Thomas Sinclair, Brian Caldwell and Marc McGeough.

Young Aaron Jaconelli finished off an excellent move (40).

INVERNESS 0, GLASGOW CITY 10.

HAT-tricks from Jo Love and Leanne Ross helped City go top of the Premier Division after just five games.

Other scorers: Fiona Brown (2), Denise O’Sullivan, and Courtney Whyte.

Earlier in the day, Hibs, who had been unbeaten, lost 3-0 against Rangers, for whom Erin Cuthbert, Lisa Swanson and Hayley Cunningham scored.

DUNIPACE 1, SHETTLESTON 2.

FIRST half goals from Kyle Robertson and Scott Anson saw Town move to the top of the Central District First Division with their Monday win.

GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 0, CAMBUSLANG RANGERS 8.

GOALS galore at Keppoch Park, where ‘Shire trailed 4-0 at the interval.

Rangers’ scorers were Ferguson (3), Heffron (2) Crawford (2) and Griffin.

The fixture marked Cambuslang’s last of the season in the Central District First Division, and they may still be relegated.

Glasgow Perthshire remain in bottom place.

FINNART 2004: Eastfield 0, Finnart 4 (R Smith netted all four) CHARLIE MILLER ACADEMY 0, FINNART 0.

TRANS WORLD CUP FINALS Under-13 - Hutchison Vale v Rangers SABC. Under-14 - Ayr Boswell v Syngenta.

Under-15 - Hamilton Ac-

cies v Westwood Rovers.

Under-16 - Rossvale Thistle v Hutchison Vale.

Under-17 - Antonine F.C. Blacks v Tynecastle F.C.

Under-19 - Barrhead YFC v Colony Locos.

Under-21 - Goldenhill v Campsie Black Watch (holders).

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FINNART WIN BLACKPOOL PLATE

FINNART Boys’ Club overcame a list of player injuries to beat English opposition at the Blackpool Plate final.

The Under-14 team, sponsored by D.M. Energy Solutions, endured plenty of highs and lows at the holiday resort.

Despite missing out on reaching the knock-out stages of the main cup tournament - which they won in 2013 - the East End boys somehow found extra reserves of character and strength to record a 1-0 victory against Blackpool Rangers.

Julien Kouame was the match-winner with a cracking finish following Jamie McGowan Jnr’s partially-cleared second half corner kick.

Incidentally, the talented Julien did exactly the same last year, when Finnart beat Redcar, from North East England, 1-0 in the Blackpool Cup final!

On the full-time whistle Coach Jamie McGowan said: “The final was a good end to the tournament, and with our squad hit by injuries and boys playing out of their normal posi-

tions, it makes it sweeter to have won the Plate.

“We know it’s not the big one that we came down here for, but to win the Plate is a great achievement.

This year has shown us how good and big a victory it was to win the Blackpool Tournament last year.”

McGowan joined fellow coaches, Mark McKenzie and Joseph Madden, in praising the conduct of the playing squad throughout the tournament - on and off the park!

He added: “We want to thank all the boys who behaved impeccably again and were a credit to our club.

Even hotel guests commented favourably about their behaviour as we were leaving on the journey back up the road to Glasgow.

“Can we also say a massive thanks to Norrie and all the staff at Mitchell’s Hire Drive, Glasgow Road, Rutherglen, for giving us two mini buses free of charge for our weekend away.

A great gesture from them!”

PLAYERS WANTED

GOALKEEPERS required for specialist coaching sessions.

Age Groups 11-17 years.

Will also cater for Junior Football and Amateur Football Goalkeepers in pre-season sessions currently being organised.

Genuine interest only here please. Call 07403452960.

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) The club ideally seek players who have already competed at

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this level, or are now seeking a fresh challenge.

Call 07453306788.

BUDHILL Football Academy want girls to play in their Under-13 and Under-9 teams.

Both have fully qualified female coaches.

Call 07960344563 or 07876128464.

GOALKEEPER born 2001 (Under-13 age group) urgently needed by Red Star Boys’ Club for Saturday morning football in the Central Region.

Call Mr Gillespie on 01236 870107 or 07765406419.

GUNNERS Boys’ Club need a goalkeeper born 2002. Call 07788235683.

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Windy conditions at Blackpool curtailed any thoughts of attractive football, but Finnart stuck to their beliefs on producing a passing game and had 95% of the opening group match against Redhall Star.

William Gray’s great run and cross was headed home by Eoghan Kenny, but their Edinburgh opponents took advantage of the elements, when a long kickout by the Redhall goalkeeper bounced over his opposite number, Bailey McGuire, and found the net via the crossbar.

Ryan Madden was named Man of the Match.

A 1-1 draw against Blackpool Rangers - Kalvin Rooney finished off another superb William Gray delivery - was quickly followed by two great Blackburn goals in their first defeat.

Finnart’s injury situation was highlighted fully, when Man of the Match Jamie McGowan Jnr went from striker, into right midfield and finished at rightback!

Connor McKenzie had been named Man of the Match in the

FINNART Under-14, sponsored by D.M. Energy Solutions, celebrate winning the Blackpool Plate following a superb 1-0 victory against Blackpool Rangers.

Blackpool Rangers’ group encounter.

Captain Kenneth Crampsie struck a super Sunday winner against Paisley cracks, East End United, but group-leaders Grahamston Boys’ Club ended any hopes of qualifying for the knock-out stages when they secured a 1-0 win.

Finnart produced some excellent football and deserved a

much better result against the Falkirk team, who pre-match were already assured of going through.

As the tournament gained momentum, Finnart, despite their mounting injuries, had shown great energy and desire.

Those qualities were apparent in the Plate Final, where Aaron Harvey led the way with a great display of quick feet and trick-

LEAGUE PLAY-OFF

GLASGOW North Eastern Bowling League officials have confirmed their Division 1 and Division 2 Play-Off will take place at Chryston Bowling Club on Sunday, June 29 (2pm).

The league is being sponsored for the third year running

by Bill’s Tool Store (within the Barras).

FOXLEY Bowling Club, who are celebrating their Centenary this year, will host the popular N.E.B.L. Jubilee Finals on Sunday, September 14.

Starting time is 2pm.

MEMBERSHIPS FINNART F.C. would like to thank Craigpark Masters Snooker Club for donating a bottle of spirits and two memberships (1 year) in respect of their recent fund-raising Race Night.

CITY SOCCER CAMP

GLASGOW City F.C. are planning a mixed Soccer Camp for boys and girls ( aged 5 -13 years), between July 28 and August 1, at Goals Soccer Centre, Shawlands.

The SWPL Champions have limited spaces are available .

The cost is £12 per day, or £50 for the week.

Please email the club on gcfcsoccercamp@gmail.com

FOSTERS’ AMATEURS RUGBY PARK, Kilmarnock will stage this season’s sponsored Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup final on Sunday, May 18.

Colville Park A.F.C., through

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to their third successive final, meet favourites Hurlford Thistle.

The pair played recently in the West of Scotland Amateur Cup.

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ery which earned him the Man of the Match award.

Once in front, Finnart saw out the match, and started wild celebrations at full-time!

Finnart’s Player of the Tournament, and a three-time Man of the Match nominee, was Jamie McGowan Jnr, who showed heart, desire, great holdup play skills , and also led the front line well.

A great gesture by George Finnie.

Said Under-14 Coach Jamie McGowan: “It’s another local business showing their support for our club.”

MEETING VENUE GLASGOW National Hockey Centre, based at Glasgow Green, Green, will be the venue at this year’s Sports Council for Glasgow Annual General

Meeting on Monday, May 26 (7pm prompt).

Organisers expect a wide range of sporting organisations will attend again in excellent numbers.

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