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PADDLE STEAMER WAVERLEY CELEBRATES SPECIAL YEAR

015 marks the 40th year that the ship has sailed in preservation. Sold by Caledonian MacBrayne for £1, Waverley has been operated by a charity since 1975, and preserved as a heritage asset for the benefit of the communities around the UK, creating an economic impact and connecting communities.

Incredibly, she has had a longer career in preservation than she had as a commercial enterprise! Sail amid the dramatic mountain scenery of one of the Clyde ‘Fjords’ Loch Long, visit Dunoon, Rothesay or cruise through the world famous Kyles of Bute to Tighnabruiach. • Waverley is the last sea-go-

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ing paddle steamer in the world. • Waverley is operated on a charitable basis by Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. • Waverley was built on the River Clyde in 1947. • A major restoration project returned the ship to her original 1940’s style. • An independent study

found that Waverley contributes over £3m to the Scottish economy. • Waverley has sailed in preservation for 40 years. • Waverley was nominated by the Sunday Times as one of the Top 3 Nostalgic Journeys in the World. • Waverley has a Scottish Tourist Board 4-star tour ac-

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creditation. • Originally built to sail only between Craigendoran & Arrochar in Scotland, Waverley now sails right around Britain offering regular trips on the Clyde, the Thames, South Coast of England and the Bristol Channel. • She carries around 130,000 passengers annually.

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LEGAL NOTICE THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2013 Planning Pre-application Community Consultation Event. Notice of Public Event Related to Proposed Residential Development at Carstairs Street, Dalmarnock, Glasgow, G40 4JD. Spectrum Properties (Scotland) Ltd. are proposing to carry out residential development, with related works, on land accessed from Carstairs Street, Dalmarnock and hereby invite all interested parties to attend a public exhibition at the Strathclyde Business Centre in order to view and comment on the proposals. The exhibition will take place on XXX, 2014 at the Strathclyde Business Centre exhibition space, 120 Carstairs Street, Dalmarnock, G40 4JD between the hours of 2 PM and 7 PM. The emerging proposals are for the residential conversion of two buildings and a new build, amounting to approximately 114 No. flats. Further information about the development may be obtained at the public event or by contacting Jewitt & Wilkie Architects, 38 New City Road, Glasgow, G4 9JT, 0141 352 6929, info@jawarchitects. co.uk. Comments on the proposals may be made on the day of the event or later in writing to Jewitt & Wilkie Architects by post to the address above or by email. The deadline for comments to be received is Friday YYY 2014. Please note that comments made at this stage in the planning process are not representations to Glasgow City Council as Planning Authority. If a planning application is subsequently submitted to Glasgow City Council, normal neighbour notification and publicity will be undertaken at that time and you will have the opportunity to make formal representations regarding the proposal at that time.

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Dear Editor Well said Jack Monroe. (I didn’t leave the Labour Party. It left me 20 March). I feel exactly the same. I have supported the Labour Party for over 50 years. I come from firm Labour stock. My dad was a trade union leader and heated political debate was part of our family day. I was taught that politics was about principle, values and belief. I have watched with growing despair the demise of Labour over the last 20 years since Tony Blair became leader. It was with delight and relief that I discovered this week that The Greens are fielding a Green candidate for the coming election. The Green Party is the only one which addresses the issues which I believe are the most important - those issues which used to be dear to Labour: low wages, zero hours

contracts, lack of affordable housing, preventing the sale of our NHS, the need to bring the railways back into public ownership, the danger of TTIP, the destruction of the planet..I could go on. That Labour has been sucked into the nonsense that “there is no other way” of dealing with our economic problems except bleeding the poor is appalling and was the last straw for me. Of course there are other ways. Wealth distribution is a matter of political will. Like Jack, I shall enjoy voting for a party that represents what I truly believe. Name and address supplied Dear Editor What a great feature you ran on pre-school tips and ideas, the warning on salt in food was really interesting reading I am not surprised as to the amount of salt added to

pre-packaged food. I cook daily for a small nursery school and add no salt whatsoever. However, we make our own play dough which requires adding salt in the recipe. I am amazed at how many of our children eat it! Is this because I am depriving them of an ingredient they are so used to or because their bodies require it? Any additional ingredients in any recipe may become an acquired taste but I am always listening to chefs saying salt is a requirement to enhance the flavour of certain dishes. Surely we should be trying to adapt our taste experiences to adapt and enjoy salt less food? Name and address supplied Dear Editor: Some people are addicted to worrying. They just imagine more and more to worry about. Donald Margulies wrote a play in which one woman agonizes

over problems that don’t actually exist and she tortures everyone around her with worries. What would happen if you just didn’t worry and were quiet and still and found out what the real issues are Name and address supplied Dear Editor In the north there is a group of volunteers acting as free taxi service . These dedicated people, using their own vehicles, take patients to and from hospital and medical appointments. Last week my appointment was 8.45, I was called for at 8.15 and after the appointment picked up at 10 approx. The driver had several other calls that day. We hear so much about those who only think of themselves. Lets recognise and give sincere thanks to these who give their time and help to others. Mary

COUNCIL SHAKE UP COULD MEAN MORE COUNCILLORS PROPOSED changes to Scotland’s council areas will see the overhaul of the map of Glasgow, with new areas created and the number of councillors increased. Only four of the city’s 21 council wards will be unaffected by the changes, which will see the number of elected representatives in the city increase from 79 to 85. As well as a newly-defined area covering Dennistoun in the east end, another ward will be created in the west end by bringing together Hyndland and Kelvindale, becoming one of the most affluent council areas in Scotland. Although all of Scotland will see changes under the Boundary Commission’s plans, Glasgow will buck the national trend which will see the overall national number of councillors decrease slightly.

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The changes are also expected to have the biggest impact on Glasgow. With most wards seeing the reduction or increase in the number of councillors per ward and boundaries changing, the plans are certain to throw up major party political selection battles echoing the strife in Glasgow which led up to the 2012 election. There have already been predictions it will be used as an opportunity by some parties to clear out come political dead wood. Sources across the party spectrum have remained coy about what the proposals could mean for their own political fortunes, but there has been early chatter that ward shifting could have a detrimental impact on some key council players. The changes have been proposed on the assumption that

more elected representatives are required in areas with above average deprivation, with Inverclyde also in line for an additional council ward and more elected members. The Boundary Commission is required under law to review each local authority at intervals of eight to 12 years, the last between 2004 and 2006 leading to the current multi-member wards. The organisation said that as a result of population changes, some councillors may be representing considerably more or fewer electors than colleagues. Council areas have been categorised based on deprivation and population distribution, claiming “deprivation is a reasonable indicator for a range of factors that impact on council services and on the work of councillors”. It said ministers had indicat-

ed they would “find it difficult to justify an increase in the overall number of councillors”, with an overall reduction from 1,223 to 1,217 planned. It has set a limit of a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 85 councillors per authority, with no council going more than 10 per cent either direction.

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Had the formula not been in place, the commission’s methodology would see Glasgow with around 100 representatives. It said when designing wards, it would seek to avoid “breaking local ties” such as the location of public facilities or an area’s history and tradition. But concerns have also been raised about breaking the social mix in some areas, particularly in the west of the city.

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Fatal Road Crash Gallowgate Glasgow POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal road crash in Glasgow on Friday 27 March 2015. Around 20:45 hours on Friday evening, a BMW 3 Series travelling westbound on the Gallowgate, collided with a pedestrian at the road’s junction with Abercromby Street, Glasgow. The 78 year old pedestrian from Glasgow was taken to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Relatives are aware. The Gallowgate was closed in both directions for approximately five hours. Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact officers at Glasgow Divisional Road Policing Unit on 101.

GLASGOW MELA TO CELEBRATE ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY THIS SUMMER THE Glasgow Mela will turn 25 later this year with new events being staged in the city, as Scotland’s biggest free multicultural festival continues to develop. Mela on Your Doorstep will be held in Barmulloch Community Centre on Sunday, 19 April, and at Tramway on Saturday, 16 May, before the Glasgow Mela is held in Kelvingrove Park on Sunday, 14 June, running from 12 noon until 8pm. The new events will allow communities across Glasgow to enjoy the unique experience of the Mela in their own areas for the first time. Mela on Your Doorstep will celebrate Glasgow’s continuing evolution as Scotland’s most ethnically and culturally diverse city and offer a platform for performers to reflect this. Councillor Soryia Siddique, Glasgow Life Board member and Chair of the Glasgow Mela steering group, said: “The Glasgow Mela has grown and flourished beyond the wildest dreams of everyone who organised, performed and attended that first edition at Tramway 25 years ago. It is continuing to evolve even as we celebrate this important milestone for the event, with the creation of Mela on Your Doorstep. This celebration of

Glasgow’s diversity has grown to become a crucial part of the city’s cultural offering which has featured some incredible performers over the years.” Glasgow Mela is supported as part of Year of Food and Drink Scotland 2015, delivered by VisitScotland and EventScotland. At Barmulloch Community Centre on 19 April come and try Bhangra and Bollywood dance and sample international cookery, arts activities and storytelling from around the world with performances by artists and local groups including Beateroute Arts, New Rhythms For Glasgow, Tollcross YMCA and Visual Statement Dance. Local performers appearing at the Mela on Your Doorstep events will also have the opportunity to be at the Glasgow Mela in June opening up the stages to new performers from

across Glasgow. Glasgow’s first Mela was in 1990 as part of the European City of Culture and was an indoor celebration at the then newly opened Tramway. It has also been held in Queens Park, at Glasgow Green and in more recent years at Kelvingrove Park. It has grown to a massive outdoor event which attracts tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of artists and performers from all over the world. Coming from the Sanskrit word “to meet”, the Mela reflects the many cultures of Glasgow and has become an eagerly anticipated fixture on the cultural calendar of the city. Performances will be on throughout the day and visitors will also be able to enjoy dozens of stalls selling a huge and diverse range of food as part of Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink.

Cllr Siddique added: “The Glasgow Mela is a celebration of the city’s incredibly rich and diverse communities and provides an outstanding opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate our pride in our shared cultures. Over the last 25 years, we’ve seen many positive changes in our great city and the Glasgow Mela is an expression, through art and culture, of our city’s incredible friendliness and inclusion.” Some of the stars who have performed at the Mela in the last 25 years include Sukhshinder Shinda, Jas Dhami, the Dhol Foundation, Tigerstyle, Sona Walia, Malkit Singh, Aamir Shukat Ali Khan and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. For more information about the Glasgow Mela and Mela on Your Doorstep please visit http://www.glasgowmela.com

PARKHEAD RECORD ATTEMPT

ON Wednesday 15th April at 12.45 in the Nazarene Church in Burgher Street Parkhead, PARC (Parkhead Addiction Recovery Café) will host a record breaking attempt of Auricular Acupuncture for 100 people. This treatment is often called Acu-Detox as it is used to support people going through withdrawals from addiction including ORT (opiate replacement Therapy) such as methadone, suboxone and subutex. This Café operates every Wednesday from 2pm - 6pm and is Peer Led. This will be PARC’s 1st Birthday! We regularly have between 70 and 90 people through the door every week. We offer a safe, welcoming environment for participants, volunteers and the public alike we are trying to get this therapy mandatory in residential and community rehabs as it is more effective and less intrusive than additional medication. The Scottish Government paid lip service to this ‘good idea’ but have not followed through with funding or resources. At present we are reliant on the goodwill and belief of certain workers and voluntary organisations to support us.

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Swimmers conquer seven locks and a hard race on Glasgow’s canal ONE of the toughest swimming races in the UK took place in Glasgow’s Forth & Clyde Canal on Saturday, with more than 80 elite athletes taking on the challenge of the world’s first uphill swimming course before Glaswegian Mark Deans emerged victorious. Red Bull Neptune Steps challenged swimmers to take on a 420m sprint-swim up Maryhill Locks, climbing the seven locks that dominate the famous

QUEENS Cross Housing Association launched a history project with a difference at an event at Glasgow’s historic Mitchell Library on Friday 27 March. Funded by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the project, called Historical Connections, brings together local history and digital learning. Participants are encouraged to share and explore their family and neighbourhood histo-

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ries using iPads, tablets and computers. Equipment and support are fully provided, and cater to all levels of computer expertise. The project runs as part of Local Connections, a digital inclusion programme from Queens Cross Housing Association which has seen almost 100 learners build digital skills in four community digital hubs. Hattie Kennedy, Digital Inclusion Co-ordinator at

Queens Cross, said: “We are very excited to be launching Historical Connections. “Research has shown us that 54% of our tenants have no access to the internet, so it’s more important than ever to help people get online. “Historical Connections provides a safe and supportive way for people to learn digital skills through something we know interests and excites them - local history.”

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www.facebook.com/gennnews FOURTEEN PROJECT COMES TO NORTH GLASGOW FOURTEEN an innovative new community driven programme funded by Spirit of 2012, a charity set up by the Big Lottery Fund, has allocated £250,000 to Ruchill/Possilpark; one of six Scottish communities to receive funding. This is part of a UK-wide programme of 14 communities to receive Spirit funding to create social change through increased participation. Fourteen, known locally as the Spirit of Ruchill/Possilpark, will provide dedicated funding to help the area build a better connected, more inclusive place where people are more inspired and able to make a difference. Local people will decide how they want to spend the money in order to increase participation in one or more of the following activities: social action and volunteering, grass roots sport and physical activity, cul-

tural activity and arts, youth leadership and development. As well as becoming a Fourteen community Ruchill/Possilpark has also been chosen as a Thriving Places initiative in the City. Thriving Places will ensure local people are at the heart of decision making; work alongside and support the community to fulfil their aspirations and encourage participation and democracy through community engagement activity Thriving Places is a 10 year commitment to empower and assist communities to become: More Vibrant; More Successful; Stronger and Safer. This will be achieved by working alongside others to develop the strengths of the area. Thriving Places is directly supporting the investment being made by the Spirit of 2012 Trust. Spirit of Ruchill/Possilpark are looking for people who live

in Ruchill/Possilpark to get involved especially in terms of forming a local decision making group who will work with Thriving Places, Foundation Scotland and others to distribute the funds in line with what the wider community wants. If you are passionate about your community and want to make a difference please fill in an ‘expression of interest’ postcard situated in community centres, health centres and housing associations in the area by the 20th April. These are also available from Kim at Foundation Scotland – details below. Or come along to one of the Thriving Places conversation events taking place throughout April and May, details of which can be obtained from Glasgow Community Planning Partnership North West Team by contacting 0141 276 9900 or linda.devlin@glasgow.gov.uk

stretch of the canal and tackling various obstacles on their way to the finish line. Organised by Red Bull and Scottish Canals, the event was the first of its kind to take place on the nation’s inland waterways. More than 1700 people turned out on the day to witness the race. As the crowd cheered him on, Mark Deans, from Jordanhill in Glasgow, battled his way through three rounds and past swimmers from as far afield

as Sweden and France to be crowned the first ever Neptune Steps champion. Standing on the podium, Deans said: “It feels great to win the first ever Neptune Steps. There were so many tough competitors so to come out on top and take the win feels amazing. Swimming in the canal was a unique experience and being five minutes from my front door made it a special event to take part in

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CASH DONATION TO THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES HOSPICE ‘BRICK BY BRICK APPEAL’

THE ‘Brick by Brick Appeal’, which aims to raise funds to build a new purpose built facility for Glasgow’s Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, will receive a substantial cash donation from City Legacy, the developers of the Athletes’ Village. For every one of the 300 homes sold at the development, £300 will be presented to the Hospice, which will equate to £90,000 when all sales are finalised. The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice (PPWH), a registered charity which provides specialist care for thousands of terminally ill people in Glasgow, is currently based within the city centre. The new development

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will be a major step forward in the provision of care services and will provide the flexibility to improve current services. The existing premises is operating at full capacity and there is no room to expand the services provided, or to meet the increasing demand. As a result, the charity launched its ‘Brick by Brick Appeal’ in September 2012. The Appeal aims to raise £15 million of the £21 million needed to build a new 21st century Hospice, which will be located in Bellahouston Park. The new Hospice will also allow the charity to further enhance its existing services and crucially, will allow the provision of specialist care to be ex-

tended to young people aged 15 and above. Currently caring for more than 1200 patients, the PPWH anticipates that its new facility will be ready within the next 3 to 4 years. The commitment to donate £300 from every house sold at The Village was made by members of the City Legacy consortium “We believe that’s it’s important for City Legacy to contribute to a charity which directly touches the lives of the people of Glasgow – and what more fitting beneficiary could there be than The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, a remarkable charity which makes a huge difference for hundreds of Glasgow families every single day. “We are delighted to be able to help in this way and we would encourage anyone who is in a position to make a donation to the Brick by Brick Appeal to do so to help turn the dream of a new state of the art hospice into a reality, as soon as possible.3. The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is one of three nominated charities which have benefitted from cash donations from City Legacy. In July last year, a cheque for £10,000 was presented to former Olympian and wordbreaking middle distance runner Kip Keino, to help hundreds of young Kenyan orphans and aspiring athletes receive shelter, healthcare and quality education through the Kip Keino Foundation. Earlier this month, City Legacy also donated £5,000 to Oxfam’s Emergency Responses fund for the residents of the tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu, which was left devastated by Cyclone Pam. The Vanuatu Team of 12 athletes, occupied three houses at the Athletes’ Village when they competed in last year’s Commonwealth Games.

SURVEY ON STUDENTS VOTING INTENTIONS NATIONWIDE survey of nearly 5,000 students in higher education reveals potential size of parliamentary shake-up, but still only 1 in 4 are certain to vote. The survey data were gathered through a convenience sample of 4,710 students currently studying full or part-time in higher education in the UK who are eligible to vote in the 2015 general

election. The survey was carried out in March 2015. Findings are presented based on the original raw and un-weighted data. Headline findings: - Labour hold the largest share of student support at 37% with the Greens close behind at 26% and Conservatives trailing in

third with 24% of the vote. - Liberal Democrat support at just 5% - level with UKIP - 31% of students ‘certain to vote’ - Conservative support stronger amongst male students (27%) than female (22%) - Green support stronger amongst female students (28%) than male (23%)

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Give your wardrobe a new lease of life ZERO Waste Scotland is urging Scots to give their clothes and accessories a make-over, with hints and tips on how to upcycle, repair and revamp their wardrobes. The contents of the average household wardrobe are worth around £4,000 or more, yet 30 percent of clothing has been unused for at least a year, most commonly because it doesn’t fit anymore. Love Your Clothes, which is delivered in Scotland by Zero Waste Scotland, is of-

fering advice on how to value clothes more and waste less, including: • Old summer favourites that have been put to the back of the wardrobe for winter can be restored or revitalised with a quick nip and tuck to return to their former glory. • Have a look in your wardrobe to see what can be taken out and stored until winter. You’ll create more space and be able to review your clothes better. • Learn some new upcy-

cling or repair skills, such as how to sew on a button or tailor your clothing. • Hold a swap shop with friends or colleagues – you can pass on anything you’ve gone off or which doesn’t fit, and pick up something new in return. • Renting outfits is another way to feel like you’re buying new, but with less environmental impact. If you have a special occasion coming up, perhaps you could look into renting an outfit.

VETERANS DISCOVER NEW SKILLS THROUGH COMBAT STRESS

COMBAT Stress, the UK’s leading mental health charity for Veterans, has introduced a new Green Skills Project for Veterans receiving treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at Hollybush House in Ayrshire. The project, aimed at improving the physical and mental wellbeing of Veterans, is delivered by East Ayrshire Woodlands and teaches Veterans woodwork skills as they are guided through creating and designing a number of pieces including; benches, fencing, a rustic cabin, wood carvings and sculptures. The project has been incorporated into the charity’s PTSD Intensive Treatment Programme and takes place within the grounds of the Hollybush House treatment centre, using materials and wood sourced from the surrounding areas to create the woodwork. Up to 16 Veterans will take part in the project, which consists of four modules completed over the course of four weeks, and the activities are adapted to suit the group’s interests, skills and physical limitations, which can play a key role in a Veteran’s health and happiness. With evidence showing that

natural green spaces boost people’s wellbeing and self-esteem, the project has a positive impact on those involved as well as teaching them new skills. Frank, one of the Veterans who took part in the project, said: “I think the Green Skills concept works so well because it brings you together as a team. The project helped me re-kindle my confidence with problem solving and my communication skills, and a lot of the subject matter taught on the 6 week intensive treatment programme was put to use during the Green Skills Project in a useful way. “The project has given me the confidence to look outside the box and to consider the points of view of other people. It has also taught me that discussing a problem or issue is not a sign of weakness, but that it’s a sign of inner strength and confidence to accept help and advice to assist with resolving a problem.” Lee Watson, Occupational Therapy Lead at Hollybush House, said: “I have never seen the Veterans more active, in terms of both social interaction and their enthusiasm, as I have since we implemented the Green Skills Project. Participants are able to focus on what

they are able to do rather than what they can’t do, and it provides an opportunity for them to discover strengths and abilities which they might not have imagined before. “We have received very positive feedback from those who have been involved in the first round of this project, with evaluations so far showing reported improvements in confidence, communication, relaxation, concentration, belief in abilities, team working skills, motivation and sense of inclusion.” Mark Davies, Community Woodland Officer at East Ayrshire Woodlands, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Combat Stress to deliver our Green Skills Project. Together with Lee Watson and the team at Combat Stress we devised a series of projects that were very hands on for the Veterans, with the objective of creating a quiet, therapeutic area for both residents and visitors. “It was important to us, wherever possible, to produce items which were made from materials sourced from the woodlands, created by the participants and left for the enjoyment of anyone attending Hollybush House in the future.”

Lynn Wilson, Love Your Clothes said: “As a nation we have a staggering £30 billion worth of clothes, and we bin clothing which is still worth £140 million – this is a huge waste of valuable resources, but the good news is that there’s plenty we can do to give our clothes a longer life and help reduce our impact on the environment. “Now is a great time for a clear out and to get our wardrobes ready for the warmer summer months, but whether you’re an accomplished stitcher or a needle novice, there’s lots you can do to give your clothes a new lease of life. The Love Your Clothes

website is full of hints and tips on how to look after your clothes, repair, upcycle and what to do with clothes that have reached the end of their life.” Clothes which are no longer fit to wear can be diverted from landfill by donating them to a charity or re-use shop. Revolve is Scotland’s na-

tional quality standard for re-use stores. The mark is awarded to stores that meet the highest standard to make the experience of buying second hand as good as buying new. All Revolve accredited stores are committed to good value, quality items and excellent customer service, so customers can be confident in what they’re buying.

GLASGOW HOSPITAL CANCER SERVICE GETS MACMILLAN SEAL OF APPROVAL STAFF and consultants at BMI Ross Hospital in Glasgow attended a special ceremony when a plaque was presented in recognition of the hospital’s cancer care services. The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark - backed by the Macmillan Cancer Support charity - is the first award in the UK to specifically assess how hospitals and their specialist departments provide support and care to people affected by cancer. The MQEM standards were developed in collaboration with over 400 people living with cancer. Lead Cancer Nurse Linda Johnston said: “We are very proud to receive this award. It shows what a great team we have here and recognises the

efforts made to deliver the high standards of care for people affected by cancer. “At first we had to carry out a self-assessment to see if we actually felt that we were achieving the correct level of standards. This was followed by external assessors, one a cancer services user from a different region, looking at the patient’s journey through the service and during their time at the hospital along with things such as catering facilities, cleanliness, patient involvement, patient information and the manner in which the hospital reacted to feedback. “It was a tough and rigorous assessment but I am delighted to say we came through it well and will soon be proudly dis-

playing a MQEM plaque.” Elaine Hamilton for Macmillan said: “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in making Ross Hall such a special place. Assessors found that staff worked extremely hard to create a welcoming atmosphere and that the staff are committed to providing high quality care in a comfortable environment. We are delighted and they should be congratulated for all their hard work.” Mhairi Jefferies, Executive Director at BMI Ross Hall added: “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire team to provide a service that offers patients and their families a welcoming and supportive environment.”

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Blair Castle Commemorates War Centenaries with Exhibition Series

EMPTIES MAN RAISES MONEY FOR CHARITY

SHOULD you find yourself enjoying the cool, refreshing taste of Scotland’s exclusive ginger, Irn Bru, and feel the clink of a glass bottle against your teeth, you could help ill children across the nation. Cumbernauld’s own Jimmy Rexter is the local charity trooper. His trade: collecting Barr’s glass bottles. The money he gains from returning the fizzy drink bottles back to Barrs’ company goes to a new charity every few years. This year’s beneficiary is the Yorkhill Children’s Hospital Medicinema.

THE historic Blair Castle, one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations, re-opened its doors on April 1st for the summer with a series of three centenary exhibitions commemorating three famous military conflicts. 2015 marks 100 years since the Dardanelles Campaign at Gallipoli during the First World War where British troops were sent to fight Germany’s ally, Turkey. It is also 200 years since the Battle of Waterloo and 300 years since the 1715 Jacobite Rising and each of these battles will be remembered with special centenary exhibition cases inside the castle for members of the public to experience. At the Gallipoli exhibition, visitors will discover how the

Scottish Horse Regiment, which was raised by the 7th Duke of Atholl, was commanded by his son, the Marquis of Tullibardine and future 8thDuke of Atholl. The regiment landed at Sulva Bay and led one of the most successful parts of the whole campaign in 1915. Other stories for visitors to explore include Blair Castle’s transformation into a Red Cross hospital during World War One and the Atholl family’s 1715 Jacobite feud where the 1st Duke of Atholl held Blair Castle for the government while his sons, Lord Tullibardine and Lord George, joined the Jacobites and fled into exile. The 1st Duke had to plead for their life and the letters documenting their pardons are available to view at the exhibi-

tions. Steeped with stories and cultural heritage, the castle’s story intertwined with famous periods in military history, exhibited with an array of letters, photos, documents and artefacts, will offer visitors a unique experience, especially as the country remembers the Great War of 1914-18. The castle have also been remembering a more recent war after discovering a 70 year old letter behind a radiator that was the correspondence between two little boys, Bill and Archie during the Second World War. A nationwide search to find Bill and Archie found that they are in fact brothers and still live in Scotland. This letter will also be on display at the castle along with other artefacts found with the letter, including dominos, cigarette cards and an unusual golf game involving a dice. The castle is hoping to welcome Bill and Archie back to Blair Castle very soon. From April 1st, members of the public will be able to enjoy Blair Castle, the restaurant and gift shop as well as enjoy the grounds at Atholl Estates. The castle are also offering special season passes for £12 that allow people to visit the castle and gardens as many times as they like during the season. To find out more about visiting Blair Castle, go to www. blair-castle.co.uk

“It’s a wonderful, wonderful thing when you see it. What they did at Yorkhill was they took a lecture room, emptied it completely and the stairs fold into the back wall now and they bring the children in their wheelchairs to see the cinema. So even the likes of Ewan McGregor and that have come up to the cinema to see it.” 81 year old Jimmy sends his stories throughout Glasgow, travelling as far as Livingston, to Gourock and beyond to collect bottles. In the 35 years he’s been collecting, he’s sent

money to various charities, including, Guide Dogs for the Blind, children’s hospices, The Royal Infirmary and many more. “I just felt, after the fire service, I wanted to do something with my life after I retired. I’ve been offered an MBE and the MBE I got would be called ‘Barr’s Empties’. I’m not interested in that. I’m doing it for the good of doing it.” An ex-fireman, Jimmy’s sense of community well-being has followed him through his career into retirement and throughout the country. Armed with his plastic boxes and can-do attitude, Jimmy spreads his smiles with the money gained, which has reached an impressive £120,000 total. Jimmy’s next move is to help fund the new Southern General Hospital which it was announced in January will be part of the new building combining Yorkhill, the Southern General Hospital, Western and Victoria Infirmaries and the Mansionhouse Unit. If you have any glass Barr’s bottles nearby, Jimmy can be contacted at 01236 723152 to arrange an uplift.

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SPIRIT OF RUCHILL & POSSILPARK

FOURTEEN, an innovative new community driven programme funded by Spirit of 2012, a charity set up by the Big Lottery Fund, has allocated £250,000 to Ruchill and Possilpark; one of six Scottish communities to receive funding.

This is part of a UK-wide programme of 14 communities to receive Spirit funding to create social change through increased participation. Fourteen, known locally as the Spirit of Ruchill/Possilpark, will provide dedicated funding to help the area build a better connected, more inclusive place where people are more inspired and able to make a difference. Local people will decide how they want to spend the money in order to increase participation in one or more of the following activities: social action and volunteering, grass roots sport and physical activity, cultural activity and arts, youth leadership and development. As well as becoming a Fourteen community Ruchill/Possilpark has also been chosen as a Thriving Places initiative in the City. Thriving Places will ensure local people are at the heart of decision making; work alongside and support the community to fulfil their aspirations and encourage participation and democracy through community engagement activity. Current membership of the Ruchill/Possilpark Thriving Places Group includes local community councils, Third Sector Voluntary Network, local housing associations, including ng homes, and the Glasgow City Council family.

Thriving Places is a 10 year commitment to empower and assist communities to become: More Vibrant; More Successful; Stronger and Safer. This will be achieved by working alongside others to develop the strengths of the area. Thriving Places is directly supporting the investment being made by the Spirit of 2012 Trust. Spirit of Ruchill/Possilpark are looking for people who live in Ruchill/Possilpark to get involved especially in terms of forming a local decision making group who will work with Thriving Places, Foundation Scotland and others to distribute the funds in line with what the wider community wants. If you are passionate about your community and want to make a difference please fill in an ‘expression of interest’ postcard situated in community centres, health centres and housing associations in the area by the 25th April. These are also available from Kim at Foundation Scotland – details below. Or come along to one of the Thriving Places conversation events taking place throughout April and May, details of which can be obtained from Glasgow Community Planning Partnership North West Team by contacting 0141 276 9900 or linda.devlin@glasgow.gov.uk For more information on Spirit of Ruchill/Possilpark please contact Kim Soliman, Foundation Scotland on 0141 341 4968/ 07912 759524 or kim@foundationscotland.org.uk

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Changing Lives Programme programme will in the future act as ambassadors for the City, inspiring more people in the north of Glasgow to become involved in sporting activities and lead healthier lives which will bring to life the legacy aspirations of the recent Commonwealth Games. The group are going through their Scottish FA coach education and have been on a training course with Scottish Fire and Rescue Services. They also attended courses on snow sport, canoeing and go-karting – all contributing to the development of their skills and self-confidence.

The recently completed ng homes’ Changing Lives programme was aimed at secondary school pupils in the north of Glasgow. The target group were girls and boys in the 15-16 age group identified by their schools as pupils who would benefit from a stimulating programme giving them an opportunity to develop their practical and leadership skills in a number of sports. The Schools involved were Springburn and John Paul Academies, All Saints’ and St Roch’s Secondary Schools. The programme – linked to existing leadership work in the schools – was focused on helping the young people develop their leadership skills. This included them gaining valuable experience volunteering with the objective of developing a new generation of volunteers in sport. It is hoped that the young people involved in the

There was an element of volunteering in the community sports clubs which have been set up in the participating secondary schools with the youngsters completing a number of volunteering hours, including supporting the free Easter activities detailed on this page. The success of the programme has been in no small measure due to support from Glasgow City Council NorthEast and West Area Partnerships, Education Services and North-East and West Active Schools. Robert Docherty, who is Football Development and Partnership Manager at ng2, said: “The project has proved to be a huge success with improvements in confidence, attainment, attitude and behaviour amongst the majority of the participants. “The project provided many opportunities for the young people to experience new activities including supporting their skills development and enhancing their ‘personal statements’. Chairperson of ng homes John Fury said: “Changing Lives is a great programme for our young people as it provides

opportunities for them to improve their health and fitness and we are very grateful to all our partners for their support and input.”

Changing Lives Handyperson Service Continues to Help Free Spring Holiday Activities

THE Handyperson Service continues to be of great service to elderly and How are the Easter holidays going kids? Feeling bored yet? Well how about disabled tenants and residents across taking part in these free holiday activities taking place in your community? North Glasgow and its latest fan is Mrs As well as football there’s also Basketball, multi-sports and dance sessions. Quinn of Morrin Path, Springburn.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the dates and venues below:

If a request qualifies for the Handyperson service a morning or afternoon appointment will be booked. If a request doesn’t qualify for the Handyperson service, and where appropriate, it will be logged as a repair.

Mrs Quinn had several jobs for our skilled handy person to carry out including hanging pictures and clocks and one job she was really delighted with was the installation of a fireplace which she had brought with her from her previous address.

Springburn Academy Monday 13th April 1.00 – 3.00pm (Multi-sport) Wed 15th April 1.00 – 3.00pm (Football) Fri 17th April 1.00 – 3.00pm (Basketball / Multi-sport) All Saints Secondary Tue 14th Wed 15th & Thu 16th April Multi-sport & Dance 1.00 – 3.00pm

She said: “I didn’t want to throw it out so I was delighted when Andy was able to fit it for me. The service is great, no mess, no fuss and all my little jobs were completed within an hour.”

Ashgill Recreation Centre (Milton) Tue 14th April 1.00 – 3.00pm (Football) Thu 16th April 1.00 – 3.00pm (Basketball)

The Handyperson service is free but customers will have to pay for and provide their own materials and fittings/fixtures although the Handy Person will carry tools and small items such as screws and nails to assist.

St Roch’s Secondary Mon 13th, Tue 14th & Wed 15th April Multi-Sports & Dance 1.00 – 3.00pm

Each appointment lasts 1 hour (this doesn’t mean just one job e.g. in 1 hour a curtain Here’s a really important bit – you must arrive with your parent/adult so they pole can be put up, a light bulb replaced and can complete a short parental consent form on the day before you take part a cupboard door hinge adjusted).

Activities are for children aged 5–12 years old and all sessions are free!

– once that’s done, that’s it, time for fun!

For more information please contact: Joseph Brannan Active Schools Co-ordinator (07557846582) Andrew Huntly Active Schools Co-ordinator (07557846561) Neal Fowler Active Schools Co-ordinator (07557846555)

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Learners ‘Make a Change’!

ROSEMOUNT Lifelong Learning project in Royston Road celebrated the success of eleven of their learners recently on the ‘Time for a Change’ (TFAC) programme. In partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College, they’ve supported the seventh group of TFAC learners to achieve a range of qualifications, such as REHIS, HeartStart, First Aid, Health & Safety as well as IT and confidence building skills. The programme works closely with and is funded by other partners including Jobs & Business Glasgow, GHA, JobcentrePlus and People’s Community Fund. The project aims to target local residents from north and north east Glasgow who have been on the margins of the labour market for some time and provide them with the appropriate employability skills to help them access job opportunities and improve their health & wellbeing. Glasgow Kelvin College supports the project with much of the taught element of the programme and Rosemount staff, Carol Wylie and John Bernklow, provide one to one information, support & guidance for all students which is threaded through the delivery

of the programme. The guidance sessions support and encourage students to sustain the programme and to assist students to explore and agree goals for moving forward on completion of the course. Several of the students are taking their next step, with two having already gone into

employment and others going onto volunteering, further training and exploring how to start their own business. Many of the participants are, in the meantime, enrolling as Flexible Learners with Glasgow Kelvin College on the European Computer Driving Licence qualification. As John

Bernklow says; “We look for our participants to continue to engage with learning as part of their progression and we will work with them and other agencies to make sure they can access all the resources available. They’ve worked really hard and are all ready to move on.”

Issie Buckle, Personal Support Tutor with Rosemount, agrees; “I’m so pleased that we are able to recognise their great efforts. Each of them have overcome significant challenges to be here and it is great to see the difference in their confidence levels after only a few

weeks.” College certificates were presented to the delighted learners at a Celebration of Learning event last week by Alison Mason, Chief Executive of Rosemount Lifelong Learning, who said “It was a real pleasure to be able to share in the celebrations of the learners who had all achieved so much throughout the course. We deliver the Time For A Change programmes throughout the year and the combination of the accredited group learning and the one-to-one support really benefits all of those who take part.” GKC Head of Community & Information Services, Craig Green, added; “The College can only make the difference it does to local people because of the efforts of our partners, and especially those like Rosemount Lifelong Learning, who understand, encourage, look after and support local people to learn, develop and change their lives.” The successful learners are all pictured here with Rosemount and Glasgow Kelvin Staff. Congratulations to everyone involved for their impressive achievement!

Maryhill Schoolchildren Tune in to Sounds of the Canal as part of Innovative Anti-Litter Project

SCHOOLCHILDREN tuned in to waves of a different nature at Maryhill Locks on the Forth & Clyde Canal Thursday 19th March as part of Cleaner Canal Science, an innovative science-based anti-litter project led by Glasgow Science Festival (University of Glasgow) and the Scottish Waterways Trust. Working with the Glasgow Science Festival team, pupils from St Mary’s Primary School

became ‘Citizen Scientists’ for the day. Operating a hydrophone to listen to fish, passing boats and other waterway sounds, they got closer to the wildlife to better understand the harmful effect of careless littering on Glasgow’s historic canal. The nature lesson is the second session which schoolchildren, local businesses and community groups across Maryhill and Clydebank are taking part

in over the course of the three month Cleaner Canal Science project, which has been funded by a £46,040 grant from the Zero Waste Scotland Litter & Flytipping Innovation Fund and supports Scotland’s National Litter Strategy. Glasgow Science Festival (University of Glasgow) and Scottish Waterways Trust worked together to develop the programme which began with Glasgow Science Festival

adapting the type of scientific classification process a biologist might use to identify and record species of animal or plant to create a unique system for studying litter. During the first session, participants marked out a section of towpath, collecting, sorting, classifying and analyzing the source and type of litter they found. As part of the class, the young Maryhill ‘Citizen Scientists’ learned more about the precious waterway wildlife, which can be harmed by litter. As well as the hydrophone, they helped collect plankton from the water, studying it under a microscope before drawing scientific diagrams of the tiny organisms. The young scientists also measured the pH and salinity of the water and used binoculars to watch for waterway loving birds during a cruise aboard a floating classroom barge, the Forth & Clyde Canal Society’s ‘Voyager’, as it sailed between Maryhill Locks and Applecross Street. Through Cleaner Canals Science, which concludes at the end of this month, it is hoped that everyone will gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of local littering, its direct impact on waterway

wildlife and their own responsibilities. All the Citizen Scientists involved will also write up their findings in a report, which will then feed into a comprehensive study created in conjunction with the Glasgow Science Festival (University of Glasgow), Zero Waste Scotland, SEPA and Scottish Canals. It is hoped that the new citizen science model created by the Cleaner Canal Science project will be replicable across the country and will, over time, lead to a longer term and more sustainable effect on behaviour and the prevention of litter. Schools and organisations involved include St Charles Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School in Maryhill, Kilbowie Primary School in Clydebank, Tesco in Maryhill, Asda and McDonalds in Clydebank, Lambhill Stables and Friends of Possilpark. Dr Deborah McNeill, Director of Glasgow Science Festival added: “By applying the same principles a biologist would use for wildlife surveys to litter surveys, we’re tackling the issue of waste management in an exciting new way. “The Cleaner Canal Science project is proving a fantastic way of engaging the whole

community – from local children and community groups to businesses – in hands-on, collaborative science. Only by working together on projects like Cleaner Canal Science will we achieve our aim of making the environment a better place for everyone.” Tracey Peedle, Development Director at Scottish Waterways Trust, explains: “Littering and flytipping has a negative effect upon Scotland’s canals, polluting our beautiful waterways and posing a threat to local wildlife. Through this exciting and innovative new project, we aim to create a pioneering new model which can be used all over the country to better understand and, in turn, challenge the problem of litter.” Iain Gulland, Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland, said: “This is a really imaginative project, which Zero Waste Scotland is pleased to support, aiming to engage young people in using scientific methods and at the same time helping them to see the impact of litter in their area. Litter has many negative impacts on communities and habitats across Scotland, and we need as much involvement from young people as possible in helping to tackle the problem.”

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OUTDOOR CINEMA EVENT TO HELP VASCULITIS ON the evening of Saturday 13 June 2015, Scotland’s only vasculitis charity, the Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation will be holding a 5km Twilight sponsored walk followed by an exclusive outdoor cinema as part of their ‘Twilight in the Park’ event in support of vasculitis sufferers in the UK. The walk takes place in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road from 7:00PM. Walk the route through the darkened woods which promise you will not be alone and watch out when the sun goes down! It will be followed by a giant 24ft pop-up cinema screening of a secret blockbuster film. Pollok Country Park is a superb setting for the walk, having been voted Europe’s Best Park in 2008. Tickets will cost £10 for adults and £5 for children. Free passes to Twilight in the Park are available for fundraisers. Adults raising a minimum of £50 and children raising a minimum of £25 for The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation will obtain free entry. The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation was set up by Grant and Adrienne Currie following the tragic death of their 15-year old daugh-

ter and only child Lauren in 2010. Lauren had suffered from Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener’s Granulomatosis), a variant of the auto-immune disease vasculitis. Lauren’s condition was only diagnosed in the final hours of her life and her parents realised that, with earlier diagnosis, her life could have been saved. Because vasculitis is uncommon and early diagnosis is an important factor in the effectiveness of medical care, public awareness of the condition is one of the charity’s main objectives. As well as educating the general public, the charity educates medical professionals on how to spot and diagnose the disease. Grant Currie said, “We want as many people as possible to take part in this great walk and raise money for our objectives. The funds will be used to advance research into the relatively unknown condition vasculitis. “The Twilight in the Park walk and film are a great way to honour Lauren and celebrate her life. It’s also going to be great fun and an unusual social event for those who like to help others.”

Police Scotland launches wildlife crime campaign

POLICE Scotland has launched a new awareness campaign to tackle wildlife crime in Scottish cities, towns and rural areas. Nearly 250 wildlife crimes were recorded by Police Scotland between April 2014 and February 2015 including persecuting badgers, poisoning birds of prey and trading in some of the world’s most endangered species The number of recorded wildlife crimes has increased slightly, up ten on the previous year. The detection rate has also increased over the same period by nearly 13 per cent to a 77 per cent detection rate. Police Scotland works with partners across the country to tackle wildlife crime and in the new campaign, it calls on the public to be aware and to report suspicions of criminal activity either direct to the police or through the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime in Scotland (PAWS) app. Launching the campaign Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said: “Scotland’s natural heritage is under threat from criminals preying on the country’s icon-

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Falkirk Wheel water play park opens with a splash

VISITORS to The Falkirk Wheel this Easter could find themselves clambering across Scotland, piloting boats from coastline to canal, and even walking on water following the opening of a new £430,000 water play park. Featuring two pools boasting everything from a giant stone map of Scotland complete with miniature canals and working lock gates, to water cannons and pilotable model boats, the new playground is sure to cause a splash with younger visitors. For those looking to stay reasonably dry, the bigger of the pools will also play host to hydrozorbs, which resemble giant, floating hamster balls, and water dodgems later in the year. Falkirk Provost Pat Reid and children from nearby Easter Carmuirs Primary School were on hand to turn on the taps of the water play park for the first time , with the kids putting its splashtastic contraptions to the test. All the funding for the project was provided through the Landfill Communities

Fund, with canal charity the Scottish Waterways Trust securing grants from Avondale Environmental (£300,000), The Veolia Environmental Trust (£65,000) and WREN (£65,000), all of which operate through the fund. Falkirk Provost Pat Reid said: “This is another step towards the reshaping of the Falkirk area as a ‘must visit’ destination for visitors as well as a welcome additional attraction for local children and adults. Scottish Waterways Trust, Scottish Canals

and their funding partners are to be congratulated for their bold, exciting initiative.” The new park expands upon the existing water play area at The Falkirk Wheel, which is Scotland’s busiest tourist attraction outwith a city centre location. More than 500,000 visitors took a trip to the Wheel in 2014 – its most successful year ever – and it’s hoped the new water park will encourage even more people to pay a visit to the world’s only rotating boat lift in 2015 and beyond.

ic wildlife, either for sport or many cases for their own gain. Wildlife crime doesn’t just happen in the countryside, it also occurs in urban areas. We have evidence of badger baiting place metres from housing estates, deer being poached from city parks, and bat roosts being destroyed. Wildlife crime occurs across all of our communities. “Tackling wildlife crime is not just about law enforcement it is about working with partners and the public to

raise awareness and to prevent it happening. By the time we are involved it is too late, that creature is lost and our landscape is poorer for the loss. “We are committed to investigating wildlife crime. Our detection rate is increasing but investigations into wildlife crime can be difficult and prolonged and the areas covered can be vast and remote. “Our new campaign calls on the public to help us put an end to wildlife crime, to keep their eyes open and report-

ing suspicious activity and by working together, protecting Scotland’s wildlife heritage.” Dr Aileen McLeod, Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Management, and Chair of PAW in Scotland said: “I am delighted to support this wildlife crime campaign by Police Scotland who are a critical element of the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime. In Scotland we have long recognised the value of our wildlife and the importance of protecting it. Today sees the launch of this important campaign by Police Scotland which will play a key role in raising awareness about wildlife crime and what people should do if they encounter it. This campaign will also be supported by the wider PAW Scotland membership who will help spread these messages across Scotland.” The campaign, featuring birds of prey and other protected species, will run on Police Scotland and partner websites, on posters and in newspaper ads and will be pushed out across social media channels. The campaign will run throughout the year.

AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR RENT! FOUR landlords, all based in the Greater Easterhouse area of Glasgow, have agreed a new way of allocating their homes. They now do this through a ‘Common Allocation Policy’ which sets out the rules they will all follow when they l allocate a property. They also have a ‘Common Housing Register – a joint list- which means that people looking for a home to rent only have to complete one application form to be registered with all four landlords. The landlords in the group are Calvay Housing Association; Easthall Park Housing Co-operative; Gardeen Housing Association and Lochfield Park Housing Association. Between them they have over 2200 houses and around 180 of these become available to let every year. The average rent for a two bedroom property is less than £60 per week – and no deposit is required. Each landlord provides a good repairs service. . Greater Easterhouse is a good place to live. As well as great transport links including two train stations and excellent bus routes for easy access to Glasgow City Centre, it has a wide variety of shopping facilities including

the Glasgow Fort, Shandwick shopping centre as well as a range of small shops in local communities. For families with children there are new and refurbished schools and good access to nurseries and childcare..

For more information please contact: Gardeen Housing Association Tel: 0141 771 9590 Website: http://www.scottishhousingconnections.org/ HA/Gardeen/

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14 Inspirational Glaswegian project wins national sport award ACTIVE East has been awarded Volunteer Project of the Year by national sports charity StreetGames in recognition of the project’s contribution to the local area. Active East received the award at the annual StreetGames National Awards Night last week, held at the University of Warwick, which highlights the admirable work being carried out by community projects across the UK. The awards ceremony also serves to recognise the exceptional staff and volunteers who are dedicated to delivering sport to young people in disadvantaged areas. Active East aims to create a legacy of the 2014 Commonwealth Games for young people living in the east of Glasgow, one of the most deprived parts of Scotland. The project provides opportunities for young people from disadvantaged communities to gain skills and develop themselves whilst encouraging other young people in the area to be physically active. Since its

launch two years ago, the project has grown from 19 to 83 young volunteers aged 14 - 25 and collectively they’ve volunteered 14,000 hours in the community. The 19 original volunteers are still with Active East and work hard to make their home city healthier and safer, whilst also gaining valuable qualifications that they wouldn’t have achieved elsewhere. Active East was chosen from nearly a thousand projects from across the country with judges applauding the project’s commitment to helping to change the lives of young people in the east end of Glasgow by giving them the opportunity to access and enjoy sport. After collecting the award, Rohanna Irvine, Youth Worker at Active East, said: “To be named the UK Volunteer Project of the Year, to know that we are developing and helping young people and their communities will mean everything to our volunteers. “Our volunteers have the responsibility and they want the

Glasgow designers awarded funding to help reduce textile waste from fashion industry FOUR Glasgow-based designers with fantastic ideas to create more sustainable clothing have been announced as successful recipients of funding from Zero Waste Scotland at the Scottish Textile and Leather Association’s annual conference held in March. Zero Waste Scotland’s circular economy fund for textile and apparel designers is the first of its kind in Scotland, and will help designers adopt new innovative methods for a circular economy, where materials are kept in high-value use for as long as possible, rather than being used once and discarded. Funding and professional mentoring will be provided to Allenomis, Risotto, Route Clothing and Sword Maclean, which are all based in Glasgow: • Allenomis, Glasgow – Capsule collection of luxury women’s wear garments addressing modularity, zero waste pattern design, design for durability and the use of recycled or waste materials. The garments will be transformable and suitable for different climates. • Risotto, Glasgow – Production of closed loop garments, including a 100% recyclable polyester fabric and a system where customers will be incentivised to return goods after use. • Route Clothing, Glasgow – Development and trial of a new system inviting customers to re-

turn cycling clothing for repair or recycling; and the development of a zero waste natural fibre cycling cap and jacket pattern. • Sword Maclean, Glasgow/ Uist – Luxury fashion and lifestyle start-up brand made entirely in Scotland, using materials including Scottish deer skin, a by-product of deer management, and Hebridean black sheep wool which is spun on refurbished vintage machinery. Iain Gulland, Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland said: “I congratulate the Glasgow based designers who have been successful in applying for support through our circular economy textiles fund. It was a challenging field, with some great application, and the successful designers have submitted unique and exciting suggestions for more sustainable fashion, which uses resources in a much smarter way. “Scotland’s textile industry has a long and proud history. We know from recent research that the industry is well placed to make the most of the transition to a circular economy, but that there are currently no truly circular textiles products or services in Scotland. I’m pleased to announce the funding of these projects in Glasgow which are all great examples of how the sector can grow sustainably, and I look forward to seeing them progress.

responsibility to provide sport and physical activity for younger people, for older people, for everybody in their community to make it a better, more active place. To have 83 young people doing that on a day-to-day basis makes me so emotional. I’m so proud because I have the joy of getting to work with them day in, day out and knowing every single one of them.” Jane Ashworth OBE, CEO of StreetGames, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Active East and shows the amazing impact they have had on the lives of young people in Glasgow. The team at Active East has worked tirelessly to bring sport into the community at the right time, to the right place, for the right price and in the right style. We look forward to giving continued support as they develop their excellent work reaching even more youngsters in Glasgow.” Launched in 2007, national sports charity StreetGames is supported by Sport England, Sport Wales and Coca-Cola

Great Britain. StreetGames provides support to a network of 638 projects in disadvantaged communities across the UK, which help to make sport accessible and offer volunteering opportunities to young people. Since its launch, nearly three million young people have benefitted from StreetGames projects. This year the StreetGames National Awards were supported by accountancy practice, Grant Thornton, and took place on the 17th March at the University of Warwick. The awards were presented by broadcasting legend John Inverdale and the judging panel included: • Ken Dullaway, Active StreetGames Coordinator at Hastings Borough Council • Gordon Clark, Sport Wales Senior Officer • Jonathan Hughes, StreetGames Board • Violeta Mi, StreetGames Young Volunteer • Sarah Davies, Team GB weightlifter

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chi (Russia) in the Sport City of the Year category. Lausanne (Switzerland), Milan (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal) and Phoenix (USA) were on an initial list of eight finalists but failed to make the top four following a public vote. Glasgow’s nomination for the 2015 SportAccord Awards comes on the back of an incredible year for the city. As well as the Commonwealth Games, Glasgow also hosted the IAAF Diamond League and Gymnastics World Cup. A judging panel consisting of representatives from international Sporting Federations, sports law firms, sponsors, athletes and the media will now select the overall winner at the SportAccord conference. There are eight categories in the 2015 SportAccord Awards: Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Sports Hero, Sports City of the Year, Sports Advertisement of the Year, Sports Sponsor of the Year and Spirit of Sport.

Local Residents Get Arty!

RESIDENTS of Broomfield Court in Barmulloch are getting the opportunity to explore their artistic flair with the support of three Degree students from Glasgow Kelvin College. Broomfield Court has reg-

ularly held exhibitions of residents’ art and this year will be no exception… however, they will have had a bit of extra help from Suzanne Armstrong, Vanessa Miller and Chloe Cartwright, three of the College’s BA Art & Design

students. On Monday afternoons, the students have worked alongside Margaret Cassidy, Leigh Gibbons, staff and volunteers in the home to encourage residents to be creative with wallpaper and fabrics reminiscent of the 1950s and 60s. This forms part of the unit’s regular Arts programme. The students work closely with residents to create the images they want and express themselves in colour and texture by fashioning collages and decoupages. These artworks will form a key part of Broomfield’s Art exhibition and sale in September where family and friends will be welcome to view the work and buy up their favourite pieces, with the funds raised going towards project materials. And the initiative has a double-positive, as Ian Ballantyne, the Broomfield Court Manager is supporting the placement students to work through the Promoting Excellence Framework for Dementia Care (SSSC) and achieve a qualification in Level 2 Working with Dementia, a distance learning programme which is offered to staff at the care home Respected qualifications such as these will be of great benefit in helping the students

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with their employability skills and extremely valuable should they see their future in community arts. Care-home Manager, Iain Ballantyne, said, “The art project is an integral part of what we provide for our residents in the home, with outcomes on the day of personal satisfaction and fulfilment. Although the long-term impacts of this creative project are unclear, it is evident that residents enjoy the interactive elements of the work and very much involve themselves in meaningful activity. “Working in partnership with other organisations, including local schools and the college, is key to ensuring that we sustain links with our local community which bring benefits for residents, their families, our staff and volunteers.” Degree student, Suzanne Armstrong, added, “We really enjoy working with the residents at Broomfield, supporting them as they create their own individual pieces. They each have different levels of ability and engagement with the process and no two sessions are ever the same. They keep us on our toes and we feel quite inspired by the environment and the residents themselves.”

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Watch Out for Those Rabbits!

HAVE you seen them? Honestly you’re not going mad. There are enormous white bunnies going around Tollcross giving out Easter Eggs. Tollcross Housing Association’s Events Focus Group thought it would be a great idea to ask the Easter Bunny to pay a visit to some of the events for young people being held over the Easter Holidays. As you can see, we’re delighted that the Bunny agreed to help us out so he dropped in and surprised those attending these events. The Bunny gave away crème eggs to everyone and there were some special prizes for some youngsters who were lucky enough to choose the ‘star’ egg - they each received a gift voucher worth £15.00 for Toys R Us. The Easter Bunny will be making his final visit of this year at Fullarton and Tollcross Play Scheme’s event at Tollcross Community Centre, on the 15th April between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. As if that’s not enough, the Association wanted to include the youths who attend the Lights, Camera, Action event at Tollcross YMCA, Tollcross Road on Wednesday 15th April – so we’ll be dropping off some good goody bags. So if you see a giant white bunny jumping about Tollcross don’t panic you’re not seeing things.

The View’s Changing in Tollcross

TOLLCROSS Housing Association is currently demolishing the sub standard inter- war tenement housing stock on Dunira Street and Braidfauld Street, Tollcross. The original tenants from this area have all been re housed by the Association. The bulldozer moved on to the site a few weeks ago and already the site has been transformed. Local residents have seen the view from their homes change by the day as the demolition progresses. The original build-

ings have been on the site for almost 100 years, so for some of the older residents in the area the changing in the view from their homes has been dramatic. However, the view will change again in the not too distant future. The Association has been awarded over £3.50 million in grant funding to build 47 new houses and flats on this site. If things progress as expected work on the new properties should start late this year with completion sometime

towards the end of 2016. The Association’s new office building is also proposed for part of this site. The new office will bring all of the Association’s staff into one central location and allow the Association to provide a wider range of improved service to tenants and customers. Work on the new building should start about the same time as the proposed housing development and the Association hope to be in their new office before Christmas 2016.

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12 childhood toys worth a fortune today FROM vintage Cabbage Patch Kids dolls to classic Star Wars action figures, here are the childhood toys that could net you a pretty penny today. 1. Thundercats Sword of Omens set - £330 2. Cabbage Patch Kids dolls - £660 When they were first released, the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls were so in demand that riots broke out in toy shops across the world. It’s no small wonder that these things are worth so much, given how much pushing, shoving and fighting parents had to do to get their hands on one. 3. He-Man action figure £3,300 He-Man was the sure-fire way to be the most popular kid in school is if you had both Castle Grey-skull and Snake Mountain.

4. Game Boy - £1,120 Back in the day, games had eight bits, four colours and

two buttons, and that was that. The Game Boy was arguably the coolest thing any 80s kid could have other than a mullet and luminous joggers. 5. Kenner Star Wars action figures - £7,500 For years teenagers have been derided by their peers for keeping Star Wars figures in their original packing.Now these figures fetch thousands on the market, with the limit-

ed Boba Fett figure going for as much as £18,000. 6. My Little Pony - £250 My Little Pony was the must-have toy for girls in the 80s. 7. WWF action figures £920 Everyone had a favourite wrestling figure – whether it was Ultimate Warrior or Jake the Snake Roberts and his spring-loaded punch. These are pretty hard to find still in their packaging because what kid would not want to rip these out and get them in the ring as quick as possible? 8. Care Bears dolls - £260 Care Bears were like astrology for kids – the bear you chose defined your personality: • Cheer Bear: The perky one • Funshine Bear: Often got in trouble • Grumpy: Old beyond their years 9. Ghostbusters action figures - £220 Ghostbusters recently turned 30 years old, and with the upcoming all-female reboot, old Ghostbuster toys now selling like crazy. 10. Rainbow Brite dolls £150 11. SNES consoles - £550 The SNES is nearly indestructible because you could fix any problem by removing the cartridge, gently blowing on it and putting it back in. 12. Boglins - £2,150 …All prices and images taken from eBay.com.

AVOID COMFORT EATING MOST of us turn to food in times of stress or unhappiness, even though we don’t fully realise it. It’s called comfort food eating. But while cakes, sweets and chocolates alleviate the misery temporarily, there is a much better way of tackling unhappiness and stress - by eating the right kind of food. I won’t claim it will solve your problems, but exploring how food can boost your mood are dietitians and food psychologists. Recent published reports have launched a wave of healthy and mindful eating campaigns throughout the UK. It’s shocking to see wholesome eating habits go out the window when we face a challenge in the day or a lull in a routine. This is when healthy eating is most important. “We need to replace the short-lived highs we get from refined sugar and processed fat with healthier options and new long-term shopping and eating habits. This starts with recognising the types of food that can provide nutritional and psychological benefits; those which are scientifically proven to balance your mood. A conducted study that revealed 61% of us

have bad food habits when it comes to eating out of unhappiness. Despite 16% of us knowing that their mood lift from junk food is shortlived, 29% of us turn to pizza, 35% reach for crisps and 28% opt for fast food. Only 15% of us choose healthy fruits, vegetables or wholegrains which are shown to combat stress and low moods (and winter blues). Just 15% of the 2,000 adults surveyed revealed that they stocked up on the foods that are shown to boost brain function and maintain a steady, happy mood such as wholegrains, avocado, blueberries and amino-rich salmon. Food psychologists highlight the critical need to provide our bodies with the right fuel in order to eat our way to happiness: “To make feelgood, happy chemicals known as our neurotransmitters, we need to provide our body with the right building blocks. These come in the form of amino acids that are needed to make hormones including the mood-regulating inhibitory neurotransmitter serotonin - by far one of the most important brain chemicals for determining our mood and regulating our sleep.

NORTH GLASGOW DRAIN DOCTOR SCOOPS NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD

JIMMY Smith has capped a successful year as owner of the Drain Doctor Plumbing and Drainage franchise covering Glasgow North by receiving a prestigious business award at the national group’s annual awards ceremony. The award is presented to franchisees who have achieved substantial growth for their business in the previous twelve months of trading. Jimmy provides a wide range of plumbing and drainage repairs, including high-pressure jetting, ‘no-dig’ drain re-linings, rat flaps to prevent rodent infestation of drains and closed circuit camera surveys. Jimmy more than achieved his target turnover during 2014 in spite of difficult trading conditions and now has plans for further growth. “Joining Drain Doctor Plumbing was most definitely one of the best things I have ever

done,” Jimmy said. “I looked at other businesses and franchise options when I decided to launch a new business and was impressed by Drain Doctor Plumbing’s professionalism. Jimmy and his team are building a strong franchise In Glasgow North. Launched in the United Kingdom in 1993, Drain Doctor Plumbing quickly grew to become the country’s premier combined emergency plumbing and drain repair service. It now provides a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year service covering the UK and the Republic of Ireland, with each franchise run as an independent business. Photo caption: Jimmy Smith (right) and his wife Lynn receive their award from Drain Doctor Plumbing and Drainage chairman Freddie Mitman (centre).

NEW PENSION POT REGULATIONS SEE MEN TAKE ADVANTAGE

NEW research out has revealed that men started taking most advantage of the new pension legislation when it came into force on Monday 6th April - with men set to cash more than four times as much money from their pension pot as women, with many planning to embark on a secret spending spree according to over 50s experts Silversurfers. com. The research also reveals that the average man aged over 55 will cash in £21,143 of his pension after April 6, with women taking out just £4,861. More than one in 20 men (6%) plan to go on the holiday of a lifetime, while the UK car industry looks to be in line for a boost with 5% saying they will finally buy the motor they always wanted. Meanwhile one in 50 men (2%) confess they have no intention of telling their partner what they’ll get up to with their pension pot. Indeed 1% plans to leave their other half

once the money comes in. As a whole, a staggering 1/3 (32%) of over 55s don’t have a pension at all, and of those that do a quarter don’t know how much pension they have. Therefore it’s no surprise that 44% will not be cashing in any of their pension and 17% will be cashing in a percentage of their pension. What will they do with their pension lump sum? Those approaching retirement say they will draw down money from their pension to go on a student style gap year. One in nine (11%) admit they would love to take off round the globe, with one in 50 (2%) saying they will definitely head off for at least 12 months. Many of these will be fulfilling a long-time desire - 5% say they plan to travel because they didn’t get a chance to take a gap year when younger. The top destinations on their hitlist include North America (5%) and New Zealand or Australia (5%), while 2% intend to visit

China. The study shows that the typical Brit will draw down 5% of their pension, with men’s spending plans significantly higher than women’s (planning to take out 8% of their pot compared to 4% for women). Many admit they are coming under pressure from their children to help them out. One six (16%) say their children could do with assistance from their pension to help them get on the property ladder. However, just 7% of over 55s say they are actually willing and able to help in this way. Those who may be less benevolent presumably include the 1% planning to fund cosmetic surgery for themselves. Reassuringly, it seems the over 55s are actually a social and loyal bunch, with family and friends being in the top five things which make them most happy in life, although money and job satisfaction and getting divorced also make their top 10

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ACTIVE SMALL CREATION CENTRE AT BRIGGAIT GRANTS

ACTIVE East have been busy approving applications from local organisations for help with Small Grants. Budhill Football Academy are working in partnership withBarlanark Community to target the 2-3 year-old age groups that attend the Centre. There is a mother and toddlers group that are looking for more activities for the children. Budhill want to work on the early skills before the transition to their set-up with a clear pathway. Eastbank Netball Club announced a link-up with Eastbank School on a 6 week inspiration course to engage more girls from the school in netball, with a clear progression route to the junior club. Also in the plan is a 6 week bounce back to netball course with Netball Scotland ( aged 16 plus), playing netball, and a clear pathway into the senior club. East End Spartans are a new club. Following extensive consultation with the communities of Bridgeton, Calton and Dalmarnock. there became a need for free football and transport. Together with Mitchell Hire,

THE Potter’s House Christian Fellowship was birthed out of a small church in Prescott, Arizona. Pastor Wayman MItchell and his wife Nelda and family moved there to take over the pastorate of that church. This was during the sixties when the hippy movement was in full swing and the young people of America were totally disillusioned by the Vietnam war. These young people who were drop-outs, drug addicts were looking for direction in their lives began to attend this small church and through the preaching of the Gospel their lives began to change. Pastor Mitchell then saw the potential in these young people as they cleaned up their lives, getting married and having children to send them out to other cities and nations once they had been discipled in the church. This was the vision given to Pastor Mitchell and it is still the current method that is used today to reach the nations of the world. The UK fellowship hold a conference once a year in November and it from there that couples are sent out.

The East End Spartans will offer free football provision and transport. A training grant was given to ensure all volunteer coaches are in a position to deliver physical activity to young people in line with best practice. Glasgow Girls will work in partnrship with local primary schools to deliver the second phase of taster sessions following a great success in phase 1. Youth Access are offering an outdoor programme of activities over the Easter holidays in partnership with Metro Outdoors. Youth Access will deliver a Wednesday night football session at Haghill in response to the needs of the young people engaging in the programme. Gladiator will provide a number of exhibitions in the lead up to the British Weightlifting event taking place at the Bridge on May 2, promote the event and offer taster sessions to anyone that may be inspired to try the sport. * Three application dates for Small Grants remain this year - Friday, May 15, Friday, August 14, and Friday, October 23.

A £4 MILLION centre for dance, circus arts, trapeze and disabled artists is to be built at a former fish market in Glasgow. Wasps, the artist studio company, has appointed Collective Architecture of Glasgow to turn a section of The Briggait building in the city into the Creation Centre. The architects will lead the second phase of the redevelopment of The Briggait, a Grade A-listed complex in the city’s Merchant City, which is already the Wasps HQ and studios, work and rehearsal space for artists, performers and arts companies. The £4 million Briggait Creation Centre will give Glasgow a “public base for dance and Scotland’s first purpose built accessible space for disabled dancers”, Wasps said. It will also provide facilities for the physical performance art forms - including circus, street theatre, flying trapeze and other aerial skills. Audrey Carlin, Wasps’ executive director for corporate services, said: “This is a project of huge value to the future of the arts in Scotland. “We are extremely pleased to have architects on board

who have such a clear commitment to the project and a sense of excitement about what can be achieved. “We are providing professional and amateur artists and performers with an amazing new centre where they can come together to work, rehearse, hold classes, plan collaborations and perform shows. “At the same time the project will ensure that one of

Glasgow’s most important historic buildings is sensitively redeveloped to give it a sustainable future and to contribute further to the regeneration of the Clyde waterfront and Merchant City.” Built in several stages between 1873 and 1904, and with a 17th century stone tower, The Briggait was once the city’s fish market and has Scotland’s oldest surviving collection of market halls.

The Briggait Creation Centre will include 12,000 square foot in areas which date from 1889 and 1904 as well as a gap site currently used for parking and deliveries. One of the main external changes will be a new entrance facing the river Clyde. The project is being made in collaboration with four arts charities - Dance House, Conflux, Indepen-dance and YDance

Meeting at C.H.L.C 423 London Road Glasgow, G40 1AG There are now over 1,660 churches worldwide and it continues to grow each year and Pastor Mitchell, who is now in his eighties continues to travel the world preaching the gospel. The Glasgow church was established in 1985 when Pastor Vic Eason and his wife Wilma from America responded to the call to go to another nation. Vic was in the armed forces working in intelligence and was stationed in Edinburgh as a young man and felt led to come back to Scotland, only this time he felt he had to come to Glasgow. The Potter’s House Glasgow opened its doors at an old Episcopalian church building on Craigpark, Dennistoun which was owned by Eddie Robinson who once used it as a store room for his business, GLEN-

DALE electrics. After several years there the old building was eventually pulled down and the church moved several times to various locations as and when there was a change of pastor. We are now meeting at Calton Heritage and Learning Centre and have been there for two years and we continue to keep an affiliation to Glasgow’s east end, where we originated. We still have the same desire and vision to reach the nations of the world and continue to raise up couples who are willing to go. We are now celebrating our 30 year anniversary this year and have some special meetings sheduled to invite people to come and worship with us as we celebrate what God has done for us.

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Wedding couples game for a laugh with caricature keepsakes WITH springtime well and truly upon us the team at the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio, Mount Vernon are gearing up for another busy weddings season. In the warmer months cartoonist Terry Anderson can let some fresh air into the Studio as he works on a personalised caricature canvas (pictured) based on photographs emailed by a couple about to be married. Terry explains: “We’ve all been to a wedding and seen a guestbook doing the rounds.

All too often these get taken home, put in a drawer and never opened again. The canvas has room for guests to write their messages to the happy couple who then find a nice spot in pride of place in their bedroom or hallway at home, a reminder of all the folk who shared their big day.” Personalised caricatures from photos are the Studio’s bread and butter Monday to Friday but as the weekend approaches the cartoonists switch gears. Rather than working at their drawing ta-

bles and easels they are booked to go out and about, drawing quick sketches as entertainment at wedding venues across the country. Studio Head Chris Sommerville: “Wedding couples are often on the look out for something different to keep the extended family and friends happy while photographs are being taken. It’s an ideal spot in the day to book a caricaturist, although we go down well at the evening reception too, once all the speeches are out of the way and people are ready

to let their hair down.” Guests receive a caricature in a matter of minutes, a oneof-a-kind special memento. Though ideal for weddings the caricaturists can add a touch of humour to virtually any family event: Christenings, First Communions, birthday, engagement or wedding anniversary parties. For more information visit the Studio’s website: scottishcartoons.com Find them on Facebook / ScottishCartoonArtStudio and Twitter @ScottishCartoon

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Families resorting to repairing their own teeth

RECENT reports show that in our poorest communities soaring numbers of people are using DIY dentistry because they cannot afford the dental treatment costs. Many dentists claim the rise of DIY dentistry is symptomatic of a “broken society. DIY dentistry is both dangerous and unnecessary. It is all too easy to make the problem worse, which could result in more invasive and expensive treatment. But still there has been a surge in people buying DIY dentistry kits. Using the kits to replace loose fillings, caps and crowns. The kits, which cost around £7, can be bought from many pound stores and discount re-

tailers. The report also found that many people who become unemployed, then feel embarrassed to fill out the free prescription form and prefer to get help from friends as they feel, people will judge them as scroungers.” There are huge regional imbalances in oral health across the UK and here in Glasgow it is no different as people juggle debt and finances. Astonishingly, people living in the poorest areas have fewer teeth than those in the richest. Here in Scotland, just under two thirds of the population have seen a dentist in the past two years. These reports are always under-estimated due to the fact

that people at the lower end of the distribution curve, on housing estates, similar to those in north and east, for instance, are effectively completely unreported. They don’t take part in surveys and they don’t go to GP surgeries. This is why you have a situation where people have gaps in their teeth and are resorting to DIY dentistry. One in five people have admitted to carrying out DIY dentistry, including pulling out their own teeth, because they couldn’t afford to go to the dentist. A survey by the British Dental Health Foundation uncovered “senseless” examples of people extracting the wrong tooth and ending up with infections. The rise of DIY dentistry illustrates the problems that are becoming increasingly common across our area. Whilst we know that thousands have been forced to turn to foodbanks to make ends meet, a far more common response is to cut back on the things that most people would consider to be an essential. “Dental health should be considered one of the basics of our health care system.” The Scottish Government advises everyone to use a registered dentist for treatment.

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DENTAL charges depend on the treatment you need to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy. You will only ever be asked to pay one charge for each complete course of treatment, even if you need to visit your dentist more than once to finish it. If you are referred to another dentist for another, separate course of treatment, you can expect a second charge. Some minor treatments are free. NHS dental charges

Band 1 course of treatment – £18.80 This covers an examination, diagnosis (eg X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant. If you require urgent care, even if your urgent treatment needs more than one appointment to complete, you will only need to pay one Band 1 charge. Band 2 course of treatment – £51.30

This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or if your dentist needs to take out one or more of your teeth. Band 3 course of treatment – £222.50 This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges. Detailed information about each treatment band can be found in the NHS website dental treatments section.

Dental treatment If you want to have NHS dental treatment, you need to find a local dentist who provides NHS services. Next issue we explain how to find an NHS dentist list those registering new patients and what kind of treatment you are entitled to. You can also find out what you need to think about before going abroad for dental treatment

What is this leaflet about? This leaflet tells you how to use NHS dental services in Scotland. It explains: • how to find an NHS dentist • what happens after you have registered • what treatment you can get as an NHS patient • how to get dental treatment in an emergency, and • how to find out more about dental services in Scotland. How can I find a dentist who provides NHS treatment? • To find an NHS dentist: n contact your NHS board and ask for a list of local dentists who provide NHS treatment, or visit www.nhs24.com and follow the links to the ‘Find your Local Services’ section. • When you have found a dentist who provides NHS treatment, ask them if you can register as an NHS patient. • Some dentists cannot take new NHS patients. • Some dentists only treat certain groups of people, for example children, or people getting certain benefits. Not all dentists provide NHS treatment.

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Now registering NHS patients

GENN NHS INFORM LAUNCHED PEOPLE seeking information about waiting times in Scotland can now access this via Scotland’s national health information service, NHS inform. From April 1st 2015, queries about waiting times can

21 be directed to the national health information service on 0800 22 44 88. The extension of the NHS inform service builds on the valuable ‘Your Health, Your Rights’ resource at www. nhsinform.co.uk/rights which brings together information for the public about their health rights, access to health care and national waiting times. Developed by NHS 24 in partnership with the Scottish Government, the zone was

launched in 2013 with the aim of making it easier for patients to access the information relevant to them in one place. Health Secretary Shona Robison said: “Patients have an entitlement to be treated as quickly as possible but also at a time that fits in with their lives. The helpline provided through NHS inform will continue to give patients a single point of contact to find out more about their rights and how long they can expect to wait for treatment.

Easterhouse’s Greatest Loser is a winner!

A SUPER slimmer is proving to be a winner at the losing game after shedding 9st and being named Easterhouse’s Slimming World ‘Greatest Loser’ 2015. Linda McKay won the title, which is awarded to the member of the Easterhouse Slimming World group who has lost the most weight, and says her weight loss has changed her life: “I feel like a new woman since losing weight – in fact, I look so different that people who I haven’t seen for a while often can’t believe I’m the same person. For me though it’s the change on the inside that’s been the biggest – I’m happier, healthier and much more confident now.” The proud 54-year-old weighed 25 stone when she joined the Easterhouse group, which is run by Carrina, in March 2014 and has since dropped to 16 stone 3 pounds. She says: “Before I always tried to shrink into the background and avoid drawing attention to myself. I’d pretend it didn’t bother me that I was bigger than most other people, but that was far from the truth. I hated shopping for clothes and found just climbing up stairs and doing simple everyday tasks would leave me tired and out of breath.” Linda’s weight was also putting a huge strain on her health and she suffered with chronic knee pain. People who are severely overweight, with a BMI* above 30, are more likely to suffer from health problems like coronary heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer, and obesity is linked to a reduction in life expectancy of between seven and nine years. After seeing a banner outside the venue, Linda decided to join her local Slimming World group at Saint George and Saint Peter’s Church. She says: “Walking through those doors was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I was embarrassed about my size and scared that I might be the biggest person there. I needn’t have worried though, everyone there was so friendly especially my Consultant Carrina McGovern and I was so relieved when I found out that my weight was confidential between me and her– I’d had visions of having to tell everyone how much I weighed! “Since then I’ve made so many friends at the group and I honestly don’t think I could have done it without their support each week. They helped me with recipes and tips and if I was ever struggling they were always there to remind me why I’d wanted to lose weight in the first place and how far I’d come since first stepping through the doors.” Linda followed the club’s Food Optimising eating plan and swapped takeaways, fry ups and chips for Slimming World fry ups and chips, as well as her favourite homemade takeaways. She says: “People think slimming means going hungry, eating nothing but salad or obsessively counting every calorie you eat, but it’s not like that at all at Slimming World. I love food and it’s never once felt like I was on ‘a diet’ – in fact, people are always surprised at how much food I have on my plate and can’t believe I’m losing weight eating so much delicious food and without ever feeling hungry. “I still enjoy all my favourite meals like burgers and chips and roast dinners but I’ve learned how to make small changes like using lean meat or cooking with low calorie spray instead of oil

or butter. It fits in really well with the rest of my family and we can all eat the same meals.” Carrina, who runs the Easterhouse Slimming World group, says: “The changes we’ve seen in Linda are incredible – as is she. I hope her success will inspire other people in Easterhouse who’d like to lose weight by forming new lifestyle habits and become happier and healthier to take action. There’s a warm welcome waiting at Slimming World and, just think, if you start today you could feel like a completely new person just like Linda.” The Easterhouse group meets every Tuesday at 9.30am at Saint George and Saint Peter’s Church. There are also, two other classes held in the Easterhouse area, which meet every Monday night in Saint Benedicts Chapel and Thursday nights in the Masonic Hall on Lochdochart Road, at 5.30 and 7.30pm. To join call Carrina on 07585708637 or pop along. – Ends – For further information please contact Carrina McGovern on 07585708637 or carrinamcgovern7@googlemail.com.

Rosemount Development Trust: Royston Spire Design Competition and Oral History Project The Roystonhill Church Spire is 150 years old this year and Rosemount Development Trust, who own the building, wish to commemorate and celebrate this landmark! Rosemount Development Trust has carried out a community consultation to gain the local people of Royston’s view on RDT‘s proposals to light up the Roystonhill Church Spire and bring the clock faces back into operation. Nearly 250 local people took part in the consultation with 98% supporting the proposals. As a thank you for participating in the consultation, a prize draw was held with David Thomson winning the £50 Tesco Voucher prize. To begin the process of bringing the Spire back to life, Rosemount Development Trust are organising a community drop in event on Saturday 18th April between 2.00pm and 5.00pm in the Rainbow Hall, Royston where tea and cakes will be provided! The aim of the event is to launch the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) design competition for the Spire and to begin an Oral History Project linked to the Spire and the old Townhead – Blochairn Parish Church. The design competition entries will come up with innovative lighting schemes so that the Spire will clearly stand out on the Glasgow skyline at night. Once the last high rise block comes down this summer, the Spire will be even more visible to all Glaswegians! We want Royston residents to come along and talk to the architects - tell them what you would like to see, should it be coloured, changing moods or lasers? Give us your thoughts! In addition, we also want your memories, of the Church and the Spire, special times you had there, friends you remember and people who used to help out. Staff will be around on the day to record your memories for future generations and the next 150 years. The final oral history will be available on websites and in a printed format. Top Ten Historical Facts about the Spire and Royston 1. The name Garngad is said to derive from the Gaelic word ‘Garn’ meaning rough ground. 2. In 1506 a Church of St Roche was built close to Garngad . 3. James Nisbet, a covenanting martyr, was hung at the Howgatehead, at the corner of Garngadhill and Castle Street in 1684 4. Opening of the Monkland Canal in 1775, now the M8, created industry and Irish immigration. 5. Built in 1845 at the bottom of Garngadhill, Tennant’s Stalk, at 435 feet, was the fourth highest construction in the world, designed to carry away fumes from St Rollox Chemical Works, then the largest chemical works in the world. 6. The Royston Spire is the only remaining part of the Townhead-Blochairn Parish Church which first opened in 1865 in Roystonhill (then known as Garngadhill). 7. The church included a large pre-Raphaelite stained glass window, the earliest William Morris work in situ in Glasgow by almost 30 years. 8. The Spire is 252 feet high and built on one of Glasgow’s 180 drumlins and was once the highest point within Glasgow’s city boundary. 9. In 1942 a campaign led by Mr. McGrath, headmaster of St Roch’s Secondary, resulted in a change of name to ‘Royston’. 10. In 1998 the Townhead Church was demolished and the spire threatened. With Bulldozers on site and the body of the church in ruins, sculptor George Wylie joined the protesters in the burning of a “fiery cross” and together with a huge petition, local people and the wider population of Glasgow saved the spire.

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Speirs Wharf enterprise highlights growing socio-economic divide By Rafal Malec

FIRST opened in 1790, the Forth Clyde canal has provided an important transport link between Glasgow and Edinburgh and more importantly between the west and the east coasts of Scotland. Decreasing the time spent to transport large quantities of heavy goods drastically, the project to connect the two opposing coasts exemplified the technology driven attitudes of the industrial revolution, popular at the time of construction. Unfortunately it was also technology that was responsible for its demise. As boats grew bigger and rail transport more reliable and affordable the canal was left dormant and finally closed down in the 1960’s. Despite falling into disuse, the last few decades have seen a number of initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the canal and the surrounding communities. As a part of the millennium celebrations National Lottery funds were used to re-connect the Port Dundas branch to the Pinkston Basin and to construct the Falkirk Wheel, making the route between the west and the east coasts navigable again. Last month this reporter attended the launch of another initiative aimed at promoting the growing idea of canal living, already ex-

tremely popular in England. This event included the launch of the first tall masted vessel seen on the canal in decades and naming the boat after social activist and former politician Prof. John Hume who was also there to talk about the project. While the launch as well as the party that followed were pleasant enough, it was extremely hard to ignore the looming presence of the Possilpark tower blocks which formed the backdrop to this distinctly exclusive, middle class undertaking. The sharp contrast between the affluent community located at Speirs Wharf, which was about to further benefit from the venture described in this article, and the surrounding areas, including Possilpark and Keppochhill identified as the 2nd and 3rd most deprived areas in Scotland by the ‘Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation’ in 2012, highlights the growing gap between the rich and the poor, which is becoming increasingly evident in Glasgow. It felt important to find out just how this enterprise will benefit the wider community. The first and most obvious port of call seemed to be the gentleman after whom the boat was named; recipient of multiple honours and awards for his humanitar-

ian work, including the Noble Peace prize, Prof. John Hume. They say that one tends to drift towards the right the older one gets but the former Social Democrat’s response to the question of how the larger community will be affected was still rather disappointing. When asked about the less affluent communities Mr. Hume stated: ‘ Provided people don’t approach what they see with a spirit of envy they will enjoy the canal as an informal recreational thing. When I was involved in getting the millennium link project one of the things on my mind was the need to bring communities together. To link people who live along the canal together.’ While this is a nice thought, it feels slightly detached from reality. It would be fantastic to be proven incorrect, but it is rather hard to picture the future inhabitants of Speirs Wharf socialising over drinks and food with the local anglers based at the Firhill Basin, just a 10 minute walk apart. Davie Trainer, a local angler, community activist and administrator of Firhill Friends Fishing Group on social media seems to share these views. When asked about his opinion he was happy to discuss the issue but stated from the start that

‘There’s nothing much I can say on that matter as it wont mean a thing. Everything is down to money’. Mr. Trainer is the unofficial patron of the local fishing community, making a fantastic effort to make sure the Firhill basin remains clean and that people using it treat it with respect. But that isn’t always enough: ‘People like myself are trying hard to bring communities together, digging out pegs for fishing and trying to make everyone clean up after themselves. And while most people respect it a lot of what needs to be done revolves around cash,and if you ain’t got it the stone wont bleed.’ It is clear that Mr. Trainer doesn’t succumb to the spirit of envy mentioned by Hume. In the conversation he stated that what is being done at Speirs Wharf is great, and everyone, regardless of where they live can take advantage of the safe and clean

pletely forgotten and Possilpark is a grim example of that. Born and raised in that area of Glasgow, Prof. Willy Maley of the University of Glasgow shared his views on the factors responsible for the decay of working class communities like Possilpark: ‘I grew up in Possilpark, and the house I lived in and the schools I attended are now gone. Possil has been the victim of civic vandalism by successive Labour councils powerless to oppose cuts imposed by London. Our architectural heritage has been decimated and communities neglected and then left to suffer the tearing up of their memories by the dragging down and demolishing of whole streets. I know there’s been some new-build and that there are new communities now but I still feel that the story of Possilpark, built on the site of Possil Mansion House, once visited by Charles Dickens, exem-

to benefit society as a whole it is hard to see that happen in real life. In situations like this one the ‘trickle down effect’ is a complete myth and while the few local businesses might benefit from an influx of tourism, this wealth is very unlikely to be spread out among the community. The main worry when looking at extremely affluent communities bordering deprived areas is gentrification. Already happening in Partick and Dennistoun, business growth in an area can lead to a rise in property prices, making rent unaffordable to the indigenous working class inhabitants, forcing them to move away. This sort of socio-economic segregation is on the rise in Scotland and needs to be stopped before it has a serious effect on the already vast class divide. While investment and growth sound exciting and positive, in the long run there is

environment created there. The issue seems to be the lack of corresponding projects in the less affluent areas. It looks like some communities have been com-

plifies the fate of working-class communities across Scotland.’ While many argue that investments such as the one at Speirs Wharf have the potential

a worry that they will benefit the few and be detrimental to many who already suffer the ruthless inequalities associated with living in a market capitalist society.

GLASGOW COMPANY IN UK TOP 20 LABOUR COLLAPSE PREDICTED

ESTABLISHED in 1912, Dales Cycles has been at the heart of the west of Scotland’s cycling community for more than 100 years and is acknowledged as Scotland’s largest local bike shop. Dales Cycles has been named in the ‘UK’s Top 20 Independent Bike Retailers’ by respected trade publication, BikeBiz and received a prestigious award for the second year running, naming it among the best in the UK. The award was made after the shop was nominated by

customers and industry insiders who were impressed by the level of service and products available both in-store and online. The company was also praised for its work in supporting the local Glasgow Green Cycle Club which, after only four years, has over 150 active members. The retailer provides the club with support and services for club activities and racing. Debbie Houston, managing director of Dales Cycles, said:

“To be included in the UK’s Top 20 Independent Bike Retailers is great recognition for the hard work and effort my team continues to put in year after year. The staff dedication and commitment to provide an excellent service ensures that Dales Cycles is regarded as being one of the best in the business. “It’s particularly pleasing that our customers took it upon themselves to nominate us for this award and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported the business over the years.

THE last time Labour lost a seat in Glasgow at a general election was in 1983. At this election, bookmakers forecast they will lose five out of seven; constituency polls forecast it will be six. Labour’s collapse in the city is the most acute symptom of a wider malaise across Scotland, where the Scottish National party has managed to make defeat at September’s independence referendum look like the beginning of a bigger victory. Polls put the SNP on course

to win 47 of Scotland’s 59 seats under a uniform national swing — although the actual results are likely to vary regionally. Glasgow South West is a heartland within a heartland: Labour’s Ian Davidson won 63 per cent of the vote here in 2010, giving him a majority of more than 15,000. Now he could be about to lose it The problem is a long-term one. A lot of people who are disillusioned and unhappy with Labour, and unhappy with

those labour MPs in Glasgow, many feel that there’s a simple solution just by voting nationalist. This has been brought to a head by the sight of Labour MPs campaigning alongside Tories in the independence referendum. Many of Labour’s core voters feel neglected by the party. They say that as Labour tacked right during the 1990s and 2000s, it forgot its working-class roots and abandoned its commitment to social justice

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Jen C’s Makeup The clocks have now gone forward and we are starting to see some nice days hinting that summer is just around the corner, so this month I wanted to look at self tanners since more skin will be on show soon! More and more people are ditching the sun beds and going for a safer option amid health concerns. But what if you decide last minute you want to wear that skirt or strapless top but the pale arms and legs don’t match your outfit? Instant tan! Over the years there has been many instant tans on the market but if you get caught in the rain with some of them then it really would be time to grab a taxi and go home with the streaky mess you would be left in. I have been trying and testing the best instant tans that are on the hight street and ready to give you my honest review. Sexy Hair Aero Tan RRP £16.99 this product just sprays directly on to the the body and you get a gorgeous golden brown colour, spray a second coat if you want darker...or a third

if you want even darker! It is water resistant so you could literally go in for a shower and it will not go streaky. No need to worry about splashes from the street or the rain coming on, this colour will stay put! Downside, because it is a spray if you have a beautiful white bathroom you will make a mess of your house, make sure to put towels down first, or if you are brave enough and have a private garden that’s always

an option! Rimmel Sun Shimmer Instant Tan £6.99, this tan is perfect if you are on a budget and they have now realesed their water resistant versions, they come in 3 different shades light, medium and dark and also let you choose shimmer or matte depending on the look you like. Still not one I think I would trust if I knew it was to rain or I was wearing white but for the price you can’t really complain! It is probably one of the easiest to apply as it is just a lotion you rub in, and it won’t mess up your floor or tiles like the spray ones can. When you are washing it off of your hands I always use toothpaste and rub it in to my wet hands, it instantly removes all the residue and you aren’t left with any sign of dark palms! Then I take a moisturiser and blend in the line from my wrist to my hand so there is no fake tan line from where the water has stopped. Model Co Tan Airbrush In A Can, a firm favourite of mine, slightly larger can than the Sexy Aero Tan and this one smells devine! If you like the smell of coconuts then you will love it, definitely one of the nicest smelling tanners on the market! It is also slightly less shimmery than the others. Perfect for a deep brown tan, no orange will come from this can! Use a mitt to help blend it in for a natural look and if applying to the face you can spray direct or on to a cotton pad then rub on to the face for a more natural look. At the £38 RRP for a 200g can it isn’t cheap, but the colour you get will make you look and feel a million dollars! Please find me at www. jencmakeup.com or for any enquiries call 07974343968.

Andrew Graydon - Why low calorie diets don’t work It seems that it’s almost every day now that I hear someone in the gym talking about a new diet or on see someone on Facebook promoting some form of magic shake that will make you instantly skinny. The same question always gets asked ‘does it actually work?’ I’m going to do my very best to answer that for you today. In a short term scenario these diets can be somewhat effective with people losing vast amounts of weight in short time periods (even if they are massively unhealthy) however in the long term scenario they can see these people gain all that weight back and even put on more, leaving them further away from their goal than they were when they started! Many of these low calorie diets involve eating at under 1,000 calories a day (massively unhealthy!) which is the reason for the super rapid weight loss as most of the participants of the diet will be at a calorie deficit of at least 1,000 calories a day (eating 1,000 calories less than what they would normally eat). This means that a lot of the weight that they do lose will be from muscle and not from body fat, which in turn lowers metabolism which slows the rate at which you burn calories. Another problem with super low calorie diets is that after a prolonged period our body’s survival instinct kicks in stores extra fat and makes the best possible use of the calories it is given. This is the body’s natural way of protecting you and keeping you alive and functioning as well as it can.

The final point I’ll make on low calorie diets is that it’s simply not sustainable, after a matter of time, usually when weight loss begins to plateau and you stop seeing the rapid results that you did at the start of the diet, you will go back to normal eating. The problem with this is that the low calories have damaged and lowered your metabolism and you’re now back to eating 2,000 + calories a day. Thus begins the rapid, unwanted weight gain! Is it worth the low calorie diet and putting yourself through hell to look reasonably good for a short while? Is it worth it when you are also putting yourself a risk to a wide range of health problems due to the lack of nutrients? Instead of going for a low calorie diet that consists of a couple of shakes a day, try opt-

ing to make small, sustainable lifestyle changes. It’s not going to be a quick fix and it’s not going to happen overnight but it’s healthy and you are much more likely to succeed. Ensure you are getting a wide range of nutrients from different varieties of natural food sources and exercising frequently. Not only will this put you on the right track towards weight loss but you’ll also feel great! For help ditching the low calorie diets, visit – www.agfitnesstraining.co.uk

Is there any condition yoga can’t help? IT might not sound like the obvious way to treat post-combat symptoms suffered by wounded veterans, but the Ministry of Defence has been encouraging yoga for the past two years. Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised. Problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder belong to a growing list of ailments and conditions yoga can help with. Here are some others: Insomnia A recent Harvard study showed that by practising 30 to 45 minutes of yoga per day people fell asleep 30 per cent faster and reduced their nighttime waking time by 35 per

cent. “Insomnia is often caused by a racing mind and yoga provides us with the tools to find stillness in the mind,” says yoga teacher Rahoul Masrani. “Mindful breathing is one of the key things in yoga. Learning to breathe mindfully is very helpful in getting people to sleep and also improves the quality of sleep.” Yoga has been shown to help combat sleeplessness Heart problems A 2010 study at a University Hospital monitored the heart activity of 49 patients who had irregular heart rhythms over a six-month period, particularly

looking at the role of yoga in the management of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder that is a leading cause of stroke. The study, found that a regular vigorous yoga practise cut patients’ episodes of atrial fibrillation in half. Pregnancy Yoga is great for pregnant women because it provides a low-impact form of physical activity which helps to strengthen muscles, lubricate joints and get rid of any stiffness that pregnancy might bring, A 2014 study by academics from Manchester and Newcastle Universities published in the

journal Depression and Anxiety also found that pregnant women who practised yoga had significantly decreased anxiety scores compared to the control group who received normal antenatal treatment. Lack of libido A study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine in 2009 showed that a regular yoga practise improves sexual function and desire in women. The study involved 40 healthy women between the ages of 22 and 55. At the end of the 12- week program, which involved a daily hour-long yoga practise, 75 per cent of women said they had experienced significant improvements in their sex lives. Interestingly, the group most markedly affected were those aged 45 and over. Back pain Many people believe that yoga is immensely helpful for people who suffer from back pain and recent studies have proved it. A 2011 study by academics found that back pain sufferers recorded greater improvements in everyday physical tasks such as walking, bending down and getting dressed if they did weekly yoga sessions. Practising yoga is a great way to reverse the damage we do to our backs by sitting at desks all day. Forward bending and backward bending when done properly can be extremely healing for the spine. All of the back-strengthening exercises we do in yoga are hugely beneficial for any postural problems too.

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Your Horoscope Predictions By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

It will be a busy week but also an enjoyable one, as Mercury accelerates past the Sun and the results of important decisions, you made earlier this year become apparent. Expect to be spending more time than usual out and about in your immediate neighbourhood, maybe dealing with your correspondence and on the telephone, possibly as a result of contractual negotiations or just keeping up with your commitments. Overall, you are best to focus on the details of your schedule.

Taurus

(21 April - 21 May)

Mars and Venus go together in a love relationship; the former is associated with passion and physical intimacy, while the latter represents love and affection. With Mars in your sign throughout this week and with Venus remaining until Saturday, you’ll find your magnetism drawing folks towards you and some intriguing developments on the horizon. Whether you capitalise on these or not is your call, but even the most casual connections witness a lively interplay that proves great fun.

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

Partnership issues are high on your list, along with the pleasure that comes from sharing your life with somebody, notwithstanding the pain and the conflict this scenario often implies. That’ll obviously be most apparent within a marriage or other intimate liaison, but it permeates all your oneto-one dealings and gets stronger the more closely you are involved. Unless you are developing your potential as a hermit, everyone needs relationships of some description, so what sort are best for you?

Scorpio

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Relationships can be a complicated issue. On the one hand as a water sign with powerful emotions, the desire to merge at a soul level is compelling. This draws you into intense and transformational involvements, where your own emotions become entwined in this dynamic, despite your intentions to cultivate a sense of detachment. And once you begin to care for somebody or even to encounter them on a basis deeper than a social veneer, you reveal more of yourself than you would like and cease to be invulnerable.

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

The arrival of Venus in your sign for its annual visit is welcome news. This planet is after all, second only to Jupiter in terms of its benefits and is easier to handle too. Firstly, Venus helps you smooth over minor issues you’ve been facing, both when it comes to your links with others and your financial circumstances. Don’t expect it to wipe away huge debts, but you should have sufficient to meet your outgoings and to keep a little in reserve.

As Venus moves into your opposite sign, it takes the edges off some of the relationship issues you’ve been experiencing and helps a more pleasant, productive and manageable atmosphere to predominate. Saturn and Neptune both suggest you are unwilling to open up entirely, even if it would be in your best interests. So rather than continuing a serious and potentially painful conversation that might not convey your full perspective anyhow, aim for the angle of having a good time.

Cancer

Capricorn

(22 June - 23 July)

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

The focus continues on where you’re heading, with an emphasis on your ambitions and the lifestyle you imagined would follow your success. Matters haven’t always gone according to plan or turned out as you’d hoped, so it is no real surprise that with your goals in sight your health is beginning to suffer. You have devoted everything to your objectives, yet what has gone to make your dedication so special, also threatens to diminish its driving force. You need to devote more attention to basic criteria like your diet, sleep patterns and stress levels.

The movement of Venus into Gemini brings a fresh sense of harmony to your affairs. Your situation may not be perfect and your tasks aren’t always welcome ones, but you can see the purpose behind them and have established a routine that provides some security, if not a whole bunch of excitement. Being increasingly sure of what your schedule is likely to comprise each day, helps you feel calmer and more in control, with the scope to think about personal matters you’ve neglected in the interim.

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

You’d think Jupiter in your opposite sign was a recipe for relationship success. And in many ways it is too, although the cosmos works in mysterious ways and ensures these outcomes, aren’t always what you would have anticipated. The region of the sky Jupiter is passing through deals with those closest to you, the people with whom you are intimately involved and all partnership issues. While Jupiter’s expansive influence heralds new romantic and business liaisons, it is also especially hard on those that have seen happier days.

Virgo

Pisces

The apparent capriciousness of other people has been a cause of concern for such a long while. Aside from the usual disillusionment and disappointment that accompanies these developments from your point of view, you aren’t quite sure what to blame either, even if this is a subject you have thought about a great deal. Still, you have narrowed it down to a couple of possibilities. Firstly, that your expectations are way too high and that no mere mortal could ever come close to them. Or secondly, that because of some quirk in your behaviour, those you draw to your orbit intentionally give a false impression of themselves.

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER THE only thing in life that we can depend on is that everything changes. It is the one thing for certain in our lives. It is guaranteed. So why when we know that something has to change why do we try to ignore it, run away from it or even fight it? Why aren’t we more accepting of expiry dates and embrace newness without hesitation? Perhaps we think we are losing something when really we are always gaining, evolving, growing. If we follow the laws of the universe we should always without question embrace change like it is a welcome change in weather. But honestly, fear usually gets the better of us and we want to stay in our comfort zone even if that place has become uncomfortable. The No.1 fear of change stems from emotional attachment. An investment. We feel that after investing our time, money and energy into something then it kind of owes us. Cutting something off and moving on feels like we have just cut our toe off. You feel lost, incomplete. Fearful.Life and the experience you get from your journey is all perception. We chose how we react to every little thing that happens in our world. The choice is yours. Stay or Go. Fight or Flight. The decision rests with you. Relying on your mind simply doesn’t work. So many stories and You end up completely confused! Pro’s, con’s really are a waste of time. Trust your intuition more than anything in the world. It always has your

back. It has your best interest at heart because it is your heart. Here are some tips to help you embrace change in your life: Close your eyes and breath slowly Think about the change, all sides, all options, all possibilities. Let every thought associated with it cross your thoughts. This may take a while! Once you have really thought about it ALL visualise in your mind the whole subject in a ball that you can hold in your hands. Offer that whole ball of energy associated with the change to the universe. Throw it up there even. And let it all go from your mind. Now sit quietly and when you think of the change do you feel light, open, happy, free or do you feel the opposite small and uncomfortable? The decision has been made for you. Simply listen to what your soul is telling you to do. This practise can be completed daily while you are going through whatever change has been presented for you. You will know when you are ready to stop. You will be living in the new moment. It’s about accepting your shortcomings, failures, as well as all your accomplishments and successes. Realise that every human being (including yourself) has their own flaws, weaknesses and baggage, that make them uniquely beautiful. Learn to

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be kinder to yourself. Love and appreciate yourself more in the simplest ways possible. Learn to eliminate judgments, guilt or shame you have towards yourself This is about treating yourself with the respect you deserve. Whether it’s in personal relationships or at a workplace, make sure you set your own boundaries to know when enough is enough. You need to set boundaries to protect yourself, your time and your personal values. Do what’s right for you, not how everyone thinks how it’s supposed to be. Never compromise your own values just to make someone else happy because you will be the one ending up miserable. Live your purpose Make sure that you wake up everyday feeling energised by what you do and inspired to live your dreamWhen you enjoy what you do, you will feel happier and more fulfilled. A great start is to ask yourself what you love and enjoy doing; what would your ideal average day be like? What would you do if money were not an issue? Fill up your own love tank Stop waiting for others to fill your own love tank. You are 100 percent responsible for your own love and happiness. Make sure that you set aside some time every week to nurture your mind, body and soul. This is your personal time where you do what you enjoy without any judgments, guilt or resentment. The more you take

time to take care of yourself, the more you have to give. We each have 168 hours a week, so taking a minimum of 2-3 hours out to just recharge should be a no brainer. Go for a walk, meditate, get a massage, chill out on the couch and read some magazines, have your nails or hair done, etc. Face your fears and limitations An important part of life is for us to face our fears, live our dream and uncover our fullest potential. Dare to face your fears and limitations. Dare to do something different everyday. Dare to stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone and do things that you might find uncomfortable at first If there is something you always wanted to do but haven’t been able to, go do it now! Live more in heart space Everyday, make sure you take some time out to appreciate and be grateful for your life. By realising that we live in a world of abundance, we take away the fear and worry of everyday life. Be present in each moment as much as possible, breathe in deeply and enjoy every moment that you are currently alive. Reach out It is extremely important for you to realise that you are not alone. By isolating yourself and your problem, you create more pressure and stress on yourself. Taking on board the pressure to figure everything out on your own is just unnecessary.

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Across (21 Jan - 19 Feb)

Jupiter resumes forward motion, after turning retrograde during the early days of December. That is nothing unusual where this massive and extremely distant body is concerned, but it might explain why the meteoric progress you were anticipating and that you’d noticed beforehand, appears to have slowed down and even ground to a halt. It hasn’t of course, since this gas giant has remained in your sign as a background influence that permeates your affairs. But if you were waiting for fame and fortune to knock on your door, the concept of pushing out your boat so it can come back in again, has rarely been so apt.

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

Just a Thought

(20 Feb - 20 Mar)

Unless other planets when you were born conspired to alter this situation, your career and professional interests have never been the primary motivational factor for you. So presently, when your vocational objectives and practical goals have assumed such a pivotal importance both on the job and away from it, it is almost as if you fell into this by accident and because of more widespread trends, rather than any deliberate plan. Even if conventional employment features nowhere whatsoever on your radar, you have the chance through your own efforts, to establish greater financial independence now, heading forwards…

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MARATHON MAN RUNS FOR CHARITY

A GLASGOW based actor and singer is set to take on the London Marathon in Memory of his Dad. Glasgow born singer Chris Scougal who has enjoyed success in the hit musical comedy series Jukebox Memories and Jock N Roll at the Glasgow Pavilion is set to take on the iconic 26.2 mile run dressed as Carmen Miranda on Sunday 26th April for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland. I had applied to run the Marathon in June last year for the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, a charity my Family regularly supports. However days after receiving my place in the run I lost my Dad suddenly to Ischemic Heart Disease. My Dad was so pleased that

I had been the only one in the Family to get into the run that I decided to change the charity I would run for to CHSS in his memory. Each time any of the family take part in runs for charity we choose a theme, I had just ran the Great North Run last year as Carmen Miranda and Dad was thrilled that it got me on metro radio on the day of the race and he took great pride in pointing me out on TV that it seemed right to run this race in the same costume. I have set a fundraising target of £1000 which I am hoping to reach by race day. Anyone wishing to sponsor me can visit my just giving page www.justgiving.com/ charliescougal or by txting CHSS £5 to 70070

MILTON COMMUNITY GARDEN SPRING FAYRE

MILTON Community Garden held its spring fayre recently and despite the weather had a good turnout with everyone enjoying a fun day.

Project Manager Greig Sandylands said” Wow our spring Fayre was great fun today despite the weather. We had Tug of War, egg and spoon races a fantastic band,

great raffle and prizes, tasty food and delicious baking. Well done everyone involved” Milton Community Garden was started in May 2011 and is slowly but surely pro-

gressing. So far they have a number of raised beds ready for planting Spring 2012, 2 ponds awaiting native pond plants int he early summer, 2 storage containers- one we

want to develop as a social/ learning space and the other for materials. On Valentine’s Day 2012 they opened our Tree Garden of Remembrance- over 50

members of the community contacted us to plant a tree for a lost, loved one. The garden is surrounded by a deer fence but will be open at all times.

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Local Police News How to create strong passwords to prevent your accounts being hacked

FRAUDSTERS regularly hack into personal online accounts to obtain details which will allow them to defraud you. To prevent fraudsters, it’s very important to use strong passwords when setting up and accessing online accounts and online banking. Passwords should be memorable enough not to have to write them down and long enough to be unique and hard to guess, which will ensure they are less vulnerable to being stolen. If it is not possible to remember passwords a password manager could be used to store them securely. Protect yourself Make sure passwords are memorable so that you don’t have to write them down. Make sure they are unique. Th!nk abOut how you could change the l3tters in your n0rmal passw0rds to make them more difficult to gue55! Use long, non-dictionary words and use different ones for each of your personal accounts and online banking. Make sure you change them regularly. Make sure passwords are not stored on devices that have shared access by other people, for example in internet cafes and when using other public Wi-Fi.

MOST WANTED LIST RELEASED

SCOTS police have launched a most wanted website in the hunt for a number of fugitives. There are seven men on the web page which includes killers, rapists, fraudsters and a gangland suspect, who have all evaded the authorities. Police say the fugitives are “unfinished business for officers” and they hope the website will help the public provide any information on those on the run. Derek “Deco” Ferguson is wanted by detectives in connection with the alleged gun murder of a Glasgow barman. Israr Ali, who disappeared after the discovery of a body in

Local officer added: “The most recent one has happened on the day of the funeral but they can happen just after the death or a couple of days later. “It could be that people lived alone but they don’t have family locally or they do have family locally but they haven’t taken any steps to make sure that any valuables are taken out of the house or locked away, so that makes them vulnerable.” Police also advised homeowners to tell any trusted any neighbours, friends or relatives if their homes will be left vacant for a period of time

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a flat, and Jonathan Kelly, who became Scotland’s most wanted man after breaking the conditions of his prison release, all feature on the website. Rezgar Zengana is also one of the seven men being hunted by officers who feature on the new website. He raped a young woman after posing as a taxi driver then went on the run. Dariusz Kazmierczak faces around 350 charges of online fraud and is also being hunted by officers. Detective inspector David Wilson said: “The new initiative that we have from the Police Scotland Fugitive Active Search Team is a most wanted website to highlight some of the people that we are interested in tracing so we can arrest them for crimes they have committed. “We are hoping the public will be able to engage with us and assist in telling us any information they have in relation to these people. It will be updated regularly if there are any arrests or anyone to add on.” A statement from the force said: “Police Scotland is committed to tracing the individuals whose details are contained on this page. “Police Scotland’s Fugitive Unit works closely with various partners within law enforcement, both in the UK and worldwide, to arrest fugitives from justice. “Fugitives are unfinished business for all police officers. Hard work and great efforts have been put into investigat-

ing these crimes, it is frustrating for the victims, their families and investigating officers when individuals evade capture and avoid facing justice. “Police Scotland will continue to make every effort to ensure that they are caught and will face the charges against them in court. Warrants will remain valid until arrests are made. “Police Scotland is appealing to members of the public for any information they may have which could assist with locating these people. “Any information relating to the whereabouts of these known fugitives will be passed to the appropriate officers. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these persons, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or non-emergency number 101.

THIEVES TARGETING HOUSES OF DECEASED

POLICE warn public after thieves target homes of people who have recently died. Thieves are targeting the homes of dead people while their funerals are taking place, police have warned. Officers have warned families of the break-ins after a spate of incidents in recent weeks. They say in one incident a

home in the area was broken into and raided while the funeral of the owner took place. Detectives believes the culprits are local, have a strong knowledge of the area and may be staking out homes over a period of time A Police Scotland statement said: “There have been a number of reports of houses having been broken into in recent weeks. “Most of these crimes have taken place when the houses have been vacant as a result of a recent bereavement or the owners have been on holiday.”

A DRUG haul worth £565,000 has been recovered after a police raid. Officers carried out an intelligence-led operation at around 4pm on Tuesday in the north of Glasgow. They seized the drugs, believed to be heroin and speed, in Wester Common Road in Maryhill. Enquiries into the find are continuing and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Detective inspector Anderson, of Greater Glasgow Division, said: “This significant recovery clearly demonstrates our determination to crack down on drugs in our communities, and it will certainly have

an impact on those involved in the further distribution of these drugs. “We are dedicated to ridding our communities of drugs and will always act on intelligence received. “By effectively gathering information and with the continuing help and support from the local community we will keep targeting those involved in serious and organised crime.” “Anyone who has any information regarding drug dealing in their local area should contact Police Scotland on 101.” Enquiries into the find are continuing and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

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Music

With Mark Johnson

IS MUSIC A SEXIST INDUSTRY? WHEN the lineup for Reading and Leeds festival was announced, there was some fallout online about how many female artists were on the bill. The poster with only the female artists (below) showed that it was roughly 9% of artists booked. I was intrigued by this and decided to look at the accusation from some quarters that it was evidence of structural sexism in the music industry or it is the case that in popular music, and in particular in rock there is over representation of men for other reasons. I could write a fifty thousand word essay on this, but I hope at least to scratch the surface of the issue here.

Sexism in society. In the early part of the 20th Century Suffragists - who wanted women to have the right to vote through means of political pressure and lobbying - and Suffragettes, who wanted to achieve the same through any means possible includ-

ing violence, were widely known as the first female rights activists in the UK. I studied these women in history in school and have even visited the grave of several high profile activists, including Flora Drummond, who is buried in Carradale in Kintyre. Women first got the right to vote in 1918, and it was only for women aged over thirty and it was not until the Equal Franchise Act was passed in 1928 that women won the same voting rights as men. A generation after this feminists campaigned for women’s rights to be enshrined in law. This led to the Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. The Equality Act 2010 has replaced the Equal Pay Act 1970, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Race Relations Act 1976, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003[5] and the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. This legislation has enshrined in law the basic principles of the EU’s Equal treatment of men and women in labour law, along with protection against discrimination depending on religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Despite this legislation, there is a growing of third wave feminist movement that believes that cultural sexism exists. Recent examples of this would include First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s portrayal in a Daily Mail cartoon as a bulging cleavage with David Cameron in her cleavage, or her portrayal as Miley Cyrus on a wrecking ball. Other newspapers receive criticism for reducing women to what they wear, such as The Sun’s comment on Home Secretary Theresa May and what length of skirt or

what pair of shoes she wears. Of course, sexism may not be exclusive to women and there are areas of legislation that can be perceived as prejudiced towards men, such as men receiving the state pension at a later age, despite living shorter lives on average, female diseases receiving more state funding than male diseases, and unequal treatment of men when it comes to child access after separation and in cases of domestic abuse. These inequalities have been picked up upon bya group of men who define themselves as equalisists or meninists. Women in Music. PRS for Music say that only 14% of music writers are female. The Music Producer’s Guild has 4% of female members. There are very few female executives at the top level of major record labels. This shows that music is a male dominated industry. Does this make it inherently more sexist than other male dominated industries? I think that is up for debate. There are some forms of music that seem to attract more women than men, such as classical music, where some of the top orchestra’s musicians are split 60/40 female. Sinead O’Connor’s high-profile open letter to Miley Cyrus, where she warned her “The music business doesn’t give a shit about you, they will prostitute you for all you are worth,” shows the clear concern Ms O’Connor has for young women in the music industry through her own experience. In the Peel Lecture for BBC 6 music Charlotte Church said “the culture of demeaning women in pop music is so ingrained as to have become routine, from the way we are dealt with by management and labels, to the way we are presented to the public.”

It is clear that women who have had careers in the music industry believe that there is a culture of exploitation of women in music. Is this exclusive to females though? As an aesthetically-driven and subjective industry there is objectification of men and prejudice of other forms; a ‘look’, a haircut, even an artists chosen genre can be barriers to succeeding. Through boy bands, record companies have used the objectification of men to make money for decades, even as far back as Elvis and the Beatles, to modern bands like One Direction. The bottom line for the music industry is money and, if appealing to base lowest common denominator through objectification of artists is what their market dictates, then that’s what they will do. Sex sells and always has. Though individuals may not agree with the prevalent sexualisation of artists, the industry will cater to these needs while there are people who will buy music based on it. What can be done? While it’s clear that women are underrepresented in music it raises questions of what can be done. Jack White in 2013 in an interview with Mike McCready said “It’s a real shame that if a woman goes onstage with an instrument, it’s almost a novelty,” White explains. “Like, ‘Oh, isn’t that cute.’ It’s a shame that in 2014 that’s a little bit of what’s going on in the perception in the room.” Mr White has sometimes used all female bands to try to challenge this idea. I have spoken to female artists here in Scotland who have had comments such as “You’re good on the guitar for a girl” or “I didn’t know a woman could play drums like that” this shows that the perception amongst some is that

IT’S SO BEAUTIFUL OUT HERE EP IT’S So Beautiful EP is the latest EP from Scatabrainz, Glasgow based hip hop and electronica producer Bryan McParland, who has worked with the likes of GASP, Louie, Loki, and Solareye. Released on Glasgow based label Southside Deluxe who represent the Spiritual Home of Glasgow Hip Hop and Surrounding Genres. The EP is a seven track ambient electronica exploration with open-

ing track It’s So Beautiful Out Here (Intro)’s reed organ tones and classical harmonies setting an imposing tone. Glitchy distorted beats with dreamy marimba arpeggios and ethereal vocal samples continue the ambient atmosphere on second track Don’t You Ever A mixture of electronic and organic drums sounds, floaty synth chords and sub bass hooks, Show Me The Real You is supplemented

by phaser synth pads and glitchy vocal samples. Sleigh bells and pitch shifted kick provide a percussive backdrop along with an atonal vocal melody and piano breakdown on short interlude track Real Love. Till It’s Gone’s detuned analogue synths and ethereal synth and vocal melodies create a rave type atmosphere. Doom beats and cross rhythms and synth swells and vocal sam-

ples on penulimate track Surrounded Closing track Counting Just The Star’s big beat and mixture of the organic and synthetic sounds synths, vocal samples and pianos create a dreamlike collage to finish with a euphoric vibe. IT’S So Beautiful EP is available to download from iTunes or at Southside deluxe’s website http:// southsidedeluxe.com/album/itsso-beautiful-out-here-ep.

women generally don’t play instruments, and if they do they don’t expect them to be good at them. It has become clear in the research of this that there is sexism in society, against both women and men and that this is represented in the music industry, not because the music industry itself is sexist, but because of stereotyping attitudes amongst society, in the same way that there is racism, homophobia, ageism and other prejudices. So what can be done to bridge the gender gap of women involved in music and with equal representation at large music events such as reading and? I think it would be foolish to ask government to create legislation to culturally police people into affirmative action so music events are a 50/50 split between men and women. This would be unworkable and it would stop a promoter’s freedom to book their preferred artists for events. I think it is better for industry to encourage under-represented people to become involved, such as women in music, or males in primary education and to educate people towards eradicating prejudice. Similar encouragement programmes in schools over the past 30 years have seen girls receive higher exam grades on average in the last ten years and women under thirty earn more than their male counterparts according to a study in The Economist. I recently visited a group in Possilpark run by Depot Arts which is encouraging women in music. There are other local groups such as TYCI who are a music collective run with the modus operandi of promoting females in music. It will be from groups like this with positivity and encouragement that will be the future of women in music.

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SFHA praises social landlords for meeting Scottish Housing Quality Standard THE SFHA hailed the achievement of Scottish housing associations and co-operatives investing in their homes in order to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS). The SHQS, set by the Scottish Government for all housing association and council homes in Scotland, set standards around repair, modern facilities (kitchens and bathrooms) and energy efficiency.. With fuel poverty on the rise

and fuel prices rising above inflation in recent years, it is vital that momentum is maintained and funds invested in Scotland’s homes. While housing associations have the most energy efficient homes by tenure in Scotland, they also house people on low incomes, so investing to reduce fuel bills is essential. The SHQS has now been replaced by a further quality standard, the Energy Efficiency

Standard for Social Housing (EESSH). While the SFHA and its members welcome the intention of the Scottish Government in setting EESSH – to reduce tenants’ fuel bills and reduce carbon emissions – it is important that landlords receive financial support to invest in their homes. This is why the SFHA is about to publish a report on associations’ experience of energy efficiency funding.

700 flats to benefit from new £10 Million investment AROUND 700 flats will be transformed and made warmer thanks to the latest multi-million-pound project by Cube Housing Association and Scottish Gas. Tenants in Maryhill will also see new energy-efficient heating installed in their homes. Work, which began this week, is expected to take around 12 months. Cube, which is part of Wheatley Group, and Scottish Gas recently completed a £20million programme on 1,900 homes in the Wyndford Estate in Maryhill, Glasgow. Cube tenant Isabel MacPherson lives on the 15th floor of a multi-storey block in Broomhill. She said: “I’m looking forward to the investment work. It will improve the area for everyone. “I’ve lived here for 46 years

and I love it. I was one of the first tenants to move in after the blocks were built. It’s such a lovely place with the trees and the views. There’s a really good community in our block.” Scottish Gas is undertaking the latest work as part of the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO), which focuses on providing energy efficiency measures to low income and vulnerable customers and those living in hard to heat homes. David Young, Managing Director from Scottish Gas Energy Efficiency, said: “We’re really pleased to be undertaking the latest phase of this project in partnership with Cube Housing Association in Glasgow that will transform the lives of hundreds of people in the city. This will make homes warmer and more energy efficient for

families to live in, and will help to lower their energy bills too.” The project will see solid wall insulation fitted to the outside of over 600 multi-storey and low-rise homes in Broomhill and Gorget. The insulation will reduce the amount of heat escaping through walls and help homes heat up quicker and stay warmer over a longer period. In addition, 112 homes in Collina Street, Maryhill, will get new heating in their homes. Cube Director David Mackenzie added: “It’s an exciting time for tenants. Our investment will provide residents with warm, affordable energy-efficient homes. It will also mean tenants enjoy cheaper bills - and help us tackle fuel poverty. The overall cost of the work in the three communities is £10.7million.

Plea to re-evaluate ‘outdated and unfair’ property valuation bands 1000s of families could face increases in council tax under controversial proposals to re-evaluate house bands. Property prices are taxed on the basis of their worth almost 25 years ago. But since then there has been a home extensions boom, with as many as one in five owners choosing to improve their properties, increasing their market value. Earlier this year the Scottish Government set up a commission to look at potential replacements for council tax. It is coming under pressure to recommend setting a modern value to every home so local authorities can recalculate the levy, which has not gone up since 2008. Although this would benefit people in properties that haven’t risen in value disproportionately, it would hike bills for those in homes that have. The increases would be most painful in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow and other towns where house prices have risen the fastest. But it would also severely impact homeowners who splashed out on expensive renovations. Under current rules, home extensions, no matter how big, are not taken into account while a property stays in the ownership of the person who built them. This means homes with added rooms or conserv-

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atories – which can boost a house’s value by tens of thousands of pounds – will only go up a council tax band if they’re sold on or if there is a national re-evaluation. Opposition politicians and experts claim the system is unfair. Local government thinktank NLGN, said: “Council tax does not fund local government services properly and it is becoming increasingly nonsensical. “There are two obvious solutions. The first is to create more council tax bands so people in mansions pay their fair share. But the bigger change must be to revalue properties across England and Scotland so bills are based on up-to-date property values. “The key point should be that a first revaluation is revenue neutral so the process is about a fairer division of the existing burden, and explicitly not raising new money.” In 1991, the Government was required to assess the worth of the country’s 26 million domestic properties, placing each in one of eight council tax bandings. It followed John Major’s decision to ditch Margaret Thatcher’s failed poll tax. Prices set then, in the depths of a recession that saw the property market collapse, were based largely on

neighbourhood assessments, which put all same-sized properties in a street into one band. Since then, only Wales has had a council tax revaluation, meaning millions of homes across Scotland and England have remained in the same banding for 24 years. This is despite properties in some areas rising in value several times faster than others. Research has also shown almost 200,000 British households apply to make improvements such as conservatories, extensions and garage conversions every year, which would almost all lead to the property climbing the council tax band ladder. For example, every additional room adds, on average, 5% to a property’s value. It’s 7.5% for conservatories, 11% for extensions and 12.5% for loft conversions. “Greens want to see the council tax replaced with a system that can raise funds for vital public services in a fairer way, but also one that empowers councils to make their own choices about local needs.” A spokesperson for the Scottish Government said ministers agree the council tax is unfair. Valuations are calculated by inspectors from the Valuation Office Agency, which is part of HM Revenue & Customs.

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Political Forum

Dr Don’s View The column which cuts though the garnish 13 DAYS to go and the pace of perfidious pledges is heating up. There is a sniff of panic in the corridors of power even though the corridors at Westminster are cold and empty. The candidates are out in the streets In fact it’s all getting a little insulting. How on earth can the two main parties, who have just signed up to £39b of cuts next year, possibly fund 1000 more nurses, provide £8b for the NHS, give away £12b in foreign aid, and build 200,000 new homes without putting up or inventing new taxes, or borrowing billions? Let’s get real for a moment. Let’s imagine your partner ran off and left you with a £10,000 overdraft with a mortgage or rent to pay and community tax. Would you make cuts to your expenditure like not spending £200 per month on cigarettes, or would you take out a new credit card and hope to pay you debts later? That’s more or less what the two parties in England are proposing. Stick with the austerity and suffer the cuts to social services, or raise taxes and borrow to reduce the impending cuts. Already the main two parties are getting the doomsday book out with behind the scenes earmarking of successors to Clegg and Miliband should their party’s support collapse. Even more worrying, with the threat of a major increase of votes for the SNP is the possible scenario that no member of the current coalition would be re-elected. Should Scotland become Tory free, it could raise the question of

their mandate to rule Scotland at all, thus adding ignis to the call for a second referendum. Sadly, only The Labour Party or The Conservatives will be forming the next government, but we in Scotland have the opportunity of providing the checks and balances to what they might want to legislate. The two party system, weakened by the Tory/ Liberal coalition is now dead and buried. A strong tartan team at Westminster will be able to provide a moderating influence, not only for Scotland, but for all of the UK. Electing Jim Murphy to lead the Scottish Labour party has turned out to be an error of judgement of mammoth proportions. Having failed in his role as the new Moses leading Labour defectors back to the fold, he not only has to sit in the balcony at Holyrood and watch his deputy dual with a resurgent SNP First Minister, but he is classed as ‘also running’ by the media and sit at home with the rest of us whilst Nicola takes his boss apart in the TV Leadership debate. What would he do now if the SNP supports future Labour policies? Would he instruct his deputy to vote against or support the SNP? What a position to be in. If he was ever elected to be an MSP, and to lead the Scottish Labour Party, he would be in an impossible position. I think the phrase would be ‘untenable.’ Should that situation arise, the Scottish Labour Party would be irrelevant. Don’t be surprised if the bold Jim reconsiders his candidacy for the Scottish Parliament in 2016.

CROSSWORD ANSWERS Across 1. Cabaret 4. Eerie 7. Radar 9. Upright 10. Inertia 11. Ruler 12. Despot 14. Cleric 18. Ample 20. Haggard 22. Sporran 23. Crown 24. Entry 25. Echidna

Down 1. Carried 2. Badge 3. Toucan 4. Error 5. Regular 6. Enter 8. Ratio 13. Support 15. Logic 16. Cadenza 17. Chance 18. Aisle 19. Early 21. Avoid

ROAD SHOW SET TO GET SCOTLAND ONLINE

A NATIONWIDE road show is set to help people across Scotland get online. The Scottish Government’s Let’s Get On team will visit 75 towns and cities from 6 April until 8 May offering free, informal, drop-in sessions on how to get online and the benefits the internet can bring. Trained and friendly staff will host over 90 sessions at a variety of locations ranging from supermarkets to shopping centres to sports clubs and local community hubs. The team will help people experience the benefits of being online first hand by demonstrating a variety of online activities such as how to set up an email address, tips for safe internet shopping and banking and how to video call friends and family. Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities Keith Brown said: “We want everyone in Scotland to enjoy the benefits of being online. “The Let’s Get On road show will get

into the very heart of communities across Scotland, offering people the opportunity to take the first step in getting online and highlighting the many benefits. The internet can bring huge advantages to people’s lives, whether it’s finding a job or keeping in touch with friends and family and getting connected can save people time and money. “Let’s Get On supports our digital world class 2020 vision by bringing technology to life for people. It will make people’s lives easier and help the Scottish Government achieve its goal of a more connected, fairer, wealthier and smarter digital Scotland.” Singer and newspaper columnist Michelle McManus who is an avid fan of the internet, said: “I couldn’t live without the internet as I use it regularly to keep in touch with my family. I set up Skype on my parents’ television and they use it to keep in touch with me, wherever I might be, and our family in Canada and Australia.

I personally love using FaceTime to catch up with my baby nephew and godchild and one of my best friends has just moved to Malaysia and we Skype each other every week. “There are so many great benefits to being online. It makes my life easier and saves time with banking and shopping. I would recommend anyone who isn’t online or needs help getting online to head along to your local Let’s Get On session.” The Let’s Get On road show is supported by an information line which people can call on 0300 004 1000 and find out where and when their nearest session is, as well as more about other learning centres and courses in their local area which offer help and support to get connected. Those online who know friends or family that would benefit from information about how to get online, should visit www.letsgeton.scot and find out how to help.

Minister Keith Brown, Michelle McManus & Sarah Bates, Let’s Get On Team Member

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TIGERS NICK TWO WINS FINNART RAISE KIT FUNDS

GLASGOW got their League Cup campaign rolling on Easter Weekend as they bagged two wins from two matches. The Allied Vehicles Tigers beat Berwick Bandits at Shielfield Park on Saturday night before a tighter win over the Borders men at the Peugeot Ashfield Stadium on Sunday. Each of the seven riders grabbed themselves wins over the course of the two days as Glasgow lived up to their pre-season hype as one of the country’s favoured teams for silverware. Team boss Stewart Dickson said he was happy with his side’s start, although he believes they lost momentum in the home fixture when the match was forced into several delays, mainly off the track. He said: “We got the win, which was the most important thing. I think we lost the momentum - we started off with four 4-2s and we were on fire, and the delay then didn’t help

us, because the ascendency was with us. “On a day like today, the track was drying out as well. Richard Lawson said the track was perfect after heat one, and then it started to dry out and became a bit slicker - which I think suited the away side more than us. “But if I’d been offered six points before Saturday, Berwick home and away, I would’ve grabbed it with both hands. It’s a great start to the League Cup campaign. “Everybody had one or two problems today, we threw away some silly points, and it was a crazy day - it was so unreal - bikes breaking down, tapes problems, and all sorts, just one of those days. But the most important thing from my point of view is that we won the match and got three points. That makes me happy.” Nick Morris was the Tigers’ top scorer on the day as he bagged 11 points, although four

of them came through second places. Only No 1 Lawson and captain Aaron Summers managed more than one win each. But both the reserves - Victor Palovaara and James Sarjeant - took the chequered flag in different races. Following Glasgow’s strong start, Berwick fought their way back through a 4-2 from Kevin Doolan and Thomas Jorgensen in heat seven. From then on in, the home side only managed one heat advantage as the Bandits’ strong top four - helped by guest Sam Masters - put pressure on their counterparts in the red and white. A 3-3 in heat 14 sealed the win and three points for the Tigers but Berwick took a point away from the match by keeping within four points of their hosts at the end. Two members of the crowd were taken ill during Sunday’s meeting, and the club passed its best wishes to both for a speedy recovery. The win came less than 24 hours after a sensational comeback by the Tigers at Berwick. Twelve points down by the half-way stage, the Glasgow team romped to eight consecutive heat wins to overhaul the hosts by 49 to 44 - Australia Morris winning his last four to rack up 13 points. Glasgow face Workington in their next two League Cup group matches, heading to Cumbria on Saturday and welcoming the Comets north on Sunday - tapes up 3pm. Tigers’ Sunday scorers: Nick Morris 11, Richard Lawson 9, Aaron Summers 8, Kozza Smith 6, James Sarjeant 6, Victor Palovaara 5, Dimitri Berge 2. * In the Second-Leg of the Spring Trophy,Edinburgh Monarchs beat Glasgow Tigers 51-42.

FINNART B.C.2007 kids love the fresh air - as they proved by completing a sponsored walk to raise funds for new team kit from Bridgeton Community Centre to Hampden Park. Having already attained free tickets for the Scotland v Gibraltar Qualifier, Coach Jamie Marr has praised the dedication shown by their young squad. He said: “After playing and winning our League matches on the Sunday morning, the boys should no tiredness when we continued along the road towards Hampden.

“At one point the Gibraltar Team Bus drove past us, with a few boo’s and thumbs down aimed towards their players. The Gibraltar lads took this in great spirit by laughing and waving. Finally, we reached Hampden Park and took our seats. “It was fantastic. That was the first time most of the boys had been to a Scotland match. I hope that due to the number of goals and result, we have created a little group of boys who will continue to support Scotland in the future. The generosity and support from

the boys, parents, family and friends with regards to the amounts received from our sponsor sheets has been overwhelming,. I can’t thank them enough. It’s been very much appreciated. I have been saying for a number of weeks that we have a great togetherness at Finnart BC 2007s from the boys, coaches and parents, and I know this will only get stronger. “Overall, it was a fantastic day that I will not forget, never mind the great memories these boys will take from events like this.”

FINNART B.C. 2007 team players out in force with a sponsored walk to raise money for new kit – and supporting Scotland during their recent 6-1 win over Gibraltar at Hampden Park.

BUDHILL FOOTBALL ACADEMY AT HAMPDEN BUDHILL Football Academy received free tickets for the recent Scotland v Gi-

Jamie Andrew,Kris Barclay,Lewis McNaught,Jack Taylor, Adam Caulfield,Kerin Morrison,and wee Kyle Andrew at the bottom.

braltar match at Hampden Park. Our exclusive photo-

Left to right: Kyle Andrew , Jamie Andrew , Lewis McNaught and Jack Taylor.

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GARROWHILL BOWLING FINAL JOY FOR HAGHILL CLUB CHARITY DAY

PHOTOGRAPHS show the support from members and friends who attended. Another Charity Day is planned for October. Garrowhill Ladies President Irene Whitelaw said: “Once we host that event, an an-

nouncement will be made on which charities will benefit from all monies raised.” The GENN can reveal £1600 was raised from the first Charity Day - well done everyone on a superb achievement, and thanks to the 110 people who

ventured out on a morning of heavy rain. For the record, Garrowhill hold their Opening Day on Saturday, April 18 (2.30pm). The Ladies’ Section commence bowling on Sunday, April 19 at 2pm.

Haghill captain Derek Cairns holds aloft the Knock-Out Cup.

HAGHILL A.F.C. came from a goal down to defeat Jerviston 3-1 in the Airdrie and Coatbridge A.F.L. KnockOut Cup Final at Excelsior Stadium, writes TOM SCOTT. The East End club, sponsored by Milnbank Housing Association, were made to pay for a slow start, when Philip Mitchell shot Jerviston

Haghill’s management team of Paul Hughes, Stephen McArthur and Jokey Dodsworth.

ahead from close range. Haghill hit back with good efforts from Martin Fox and James Smith before Marc Murphy drilled home their equaliser. Man of the Match James Smith made it 2-1 on the stroke of half-time, and the same player notched his own second of the night to spark celebrations among the trav-

elling Haghill support. Captain Derek Cairns and the squad were delighted to get their hands on the first trophy of the season. TEAM: R Davis, Cairns, Fox, Eaglesham, D Graham, Stewart, Simpson, Murphy, C Davis, Smith and Perriss. Subs - McDougall, King, Scolin, Bell, Milligan, Mallon, Hannah and May.

FINNART WIN BLACKPOOL CUP

The club’s contractor carrying out essential work on the greens prior to the start of the new outdoor season.

FINNART have won the Blackpool Cup - for the second timein three years, writes TOM SCOTT. Coaches Jamie McGowan, Mark McKenzie and Joseph Madden praised the Under-15 team’s dramatic penalty-kick shoot-out victory against Glenrothes Strollers (Fife) on Easter Monday. Immediately after the final whistle sounded, Jamie told GENN Sport: “We are absolutely delighted for the boys, who were outstanding throughout the tournament. “The feelings and scenes at the end mirrored those of the first time we won the Cup in 2013. To travel south again for the third successive year - we won the Plate Final last season - and play by far the best football makes us proud of their latest achievement. “The backing from sponsors

and parents - many of whom made the journey from Glasgow to support the team – has also been magnificent.” Finnart combined football with sight-seeing and a memorable day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Back on the pitch and following a nervy opening 2-0 victory over Broxburn, there was controversy after they fought out a 1-1 draw with English opponents Foxhall. Jamie added: “They were an Under-16 team and should never been here. We believe two of their players turn 17 later this year. “A Foxhall player was red carded for a rugby tackle on Paul McGroarty. Our boys and parents should be proud of theirreactions and the way in which we conducted ourselves. “I hasten to add they were

eliminated afterwards for fielding over-age players. I am assuming it was the two with the beards! - no lie.” Finnart continued their group qualification with victories against Glenrothes Strollers 1-0), Camelon (4-0), and East End (1-0). The re-match with Glenrothes provided few goal-scoring opportunities as the final limped towards penalties. Goalkeeper Paul Monaghan saved two spot-kicks before inspirational captain Kenneth Crampsie stepped forward and slotted home the deciding penalty (4-2) - sparking scenes of wild jubilation on the Bridgeton touchline! Congratulations to everyone concerned on yet another Blackpool Cup success story. Don’t miss our full Match Action Reports round-up in the next issue.

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WELCOME to another roundup from clubs involved at grassroots level. We continue to feature general team news, fun football, and small-sided games throughout East and North Glasgow. Depending on space restrictions, GENN Sport will also include a photograph alongside your articles. Send information to me at “GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL FEATURE” via email:sport@thegenn.co.uk, or by post to the usual address. This is your column - why not use it? First up, and BUDHILL FOOTBALL ACADEMY just keep on evolving with new and innovative ideas, which hopefully will secure their long-term future. In partnership with Glasgow Life and Barlanark Community Centre, Junior Buddys has been launched in a project offering 20 football places for kids aged 2 and 3 years. There is a charge of 1 pence a month over 52 weeks. Said Budhill Chairman and Head Coach Billy McNaught: “The response from the opening morning alone was fantastic. “We can build on this. Publicity about our Academy in the GENN Sports pages recently has certainly helped us in the local community.” For more information on

the age-group structures at Budhill Football Academy, and available places, please telephone 07453306788. RESULT:Budhill 2009 Orange team - four wins with some brilliant play and great all-round attitude. Well done, kids. FINNART are another East End club who put a great deal of effort and time into working with grassroots talent. Under-15 Coach Jamie McGowan compiles a weekly round-up of action supplied to him by various team officials. Here are the latest reports PROGRAMME ONE: Age Group 2003. Game 1 - lost 5-3. Ryan Cadder (2), Nathan Steele. Game 2 - lost 10-1. Jay Murray. 2004. Game 1. won 6-1. Thomas Reid (2), Ryan Smith (2), Marshall O’Hara, Jamie Riordon. Game 2 - won 3-1. Jamie Riordon (2), Ryan Smith. 2005 - Game 1. won 3-3. Jay Anderson (2), Cruz Wilson. 2006 - Game 1. won 4-0. Robbie McArthur (2), Preston Power, Jay R Brown. Game 2. won 2-1. Abdel Ibrahim, Corey Kennedy. Player of the Day - Goalkeeper Kris Watson, who has been outstanding in recent fixtures. 2007. Played Four. Won three and narrowly lost one.

Team A.Game 1. won 8-4. Jack Marr (4), Star Player Callum Blair (3), Zach Fenwick. Game 2. lost 6-4. Jack Marr (2), Zach Fenwick, Callum Blair. Star Player- Ruari Kenny. Team B. Game 1. won 8-3. Aiden Gallagher (4), Star Player Riley Milliken, Mason McCausland, Aiden Coll, Dylan Haining. Game 2. won 10-8. Aiden Coll (3), Star Player Dylan Haining (2), Jack Marr (2), Mason McCausland, Riley Milliken, Aiden Gallagher. PROGRAMME TWO: 2007.Played Four. Won two, one draw and one defeat. Team A. Game 1. won 141. Jack Marr (3), Zach Fenwick (3), Aiden Coll (3), Star Player Shaun Frederickson (3), Callum Blair (2). Game 2. lost 6-2. Zach Fenwick , Jack Marr. Team B. Game 1. won 10-1. Star Player Aiden Gallagher (4), Riley Milliken (4), Dylan Haining(2). Game 2. 6-6. Riley Milliken (2), Aiden Gallagher (2), Bradley Nelson, Mason McCausland. Star Player Dylan Haining. 2005. Game 1. won 8-0. Jay Anderson (4), Cameron Clark (4). Game 2. lost 2-0. 2004. Game 1. lost 2-0. Game 2. lost 2-1. Jamie Riordon. Top Player Scott McMartin. Mini Kickers. Game 1.won 3-0. Millan Kerr (3). Star Player David Glackin. Game 2. won 3-0. Star Player Millan Kerr (3). Game 3. 4-4. Millan Kerr (4). Star Player Cole Smith. Game 4. lost 2-1. Millan Kerr. EASTFIELD STAR 2004 age group. PROGRAMME ONE. Game 1. lost 1-0. Game 2. lost 5-0. PROGRAMME TWO. Game 1. lost 4-0. Game 2. lost 3-0. Eastfield team sponsor The Real McCoy, 1281 London Road, Glasgow G40, 3HW.

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not adhering to rules, so unfortunately the club folded. “This is to let them understand I am not happy lowering the standards and behaviours they accepted when they joined the club. “The Sunday League understand why we had to take this decision. We are now fast-tracking our ideas for our Under-19 and Under-21s.” In another GENN Sport exclusive, Steven said: “We are putting in place foundations for other projects such DAVID MILLEN... kit sponsor of Cranhill United A.F.C., who as the Under-5s Bellare through to another Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday grove Cubs and BellTrophy final. grove Belles, whilst trying to secure more CRANHILL United A.F.C. kit coaches and funding.” sponsor David Millen will be de‘Grove were founded in 1992 lighted to see the East End club by Mr McCallum, Allan Marare heading for a second successhall, William Shankly and Robsive National Sunday Trophy ert Baird ( 1968-2015). final. After folding in 2004, they David not only helped with returned to competitive action the donation of a new strip, but three years ago. has also consistently supplied Currently sponsored by Turnafter-match food for Cranhill bull McCarron Solicitors (Duke and their opponents via his Street), officials are working top-quality butcher’s shop at hard to secure additional help 427 Carntynehall Road. including more player-sponsorCranhill play holders Harship - from companies around vesters A.F.C. at Livingston on Dennistoun. May 3. Following silverware gains BELLGROVE A.F.C. Secrein the Strathclyde Civil Service tary Steven McCallum has reLeague (Tommy Marshall Cup) vealed the shock reason behind and a 2013 GDSML League a decision to fold their Sunday Cup final, Bellgrove’s finest team - with 10 games still to achievement arrived via the play this season! Sunday Central Amateur DiviHe told me: “We had a reality sion play- offs. check on Sunday. Some players Steven admitted:”Opponents

Overlee Partizan were 40 seconds away from success until David Hannah equalised. We won on penalty-kicks with ex-Blackburn Rovers youth player Kris Paterson scoring the winner. “Due to a league reconstruction plan that followed, the result gave us promotion from Division 2A into Division 1.” Bellgrove are now seeking experienced Under-19 and Under-21, plus adult amateurs. Training will take place at St Mungo’s on a Thursday evening. Steven McCallum also plans to start pre-season training this month, and is asking interested players to establish contact with him as soon as possible. Call 07821478779 or email: bellgroveafc@gmail.co.uk STRATHCLYDE Saturday Morning Amateur League were defeated 3-2 by the Ayrshire A.F.A. Select at Springburn Football Centre. LORETTO Playing Fields, Bishopbriggs, staged both Semi-Finals of the Bunrigh League Cup. William McKellar hit a late winner as Drumchapel Amateurs beat Wellhouse A.F.C. 1-0, while Colville Park defeated Drumchapel United 4-0 in the second semi. FIRHILL United crushed AS Airdrie 5-1 in the Walker Gas Services Strathclyde Cup Quarter-Finals. FIRST Semi-Final of the Colville Park Country Club West of Scotland Amateur Cup is due at New Douglas Park, Hamilton on Friday, April 17. The second semi will be played the following Friday. New Douglas Park will host the final on Friday, May 1.

Cup boost, when Glasgow Taxis agreed to sponsor the squad with new tracksuits. GLASGOW City F.C. have signed former Scotland and Arsenal Ladies star Julie Fleeting (34), who was previously at Celtic. In the Preliminary Round of the SWF Scottish Cup, City (SWFL) entertain Dunfermline Development. The First and Second Rounds will be played in May and June respectively, prior to a holiday break, while Sunday, August 9, is listed for Third Round pairings. SWFL 1st Division Cup Quarter-Finals are: Celtic Academy v Hibernian Development; Glasgow Girls v Dunfermline Athletic; Jeanfield Swifts v Cumbernauld Colts; Mill United v Boroughmuir

Thistle. All April 12. SWPL Cup Quarter-Final games on April 19 are: Hibernian v Spartans (2pm), Inverness v Aberdeen (2pm), Stirling University v Celtic (2pm), and Glasgow City v Hutchison Vale (2.30pm). EAST END boy’s clubs are being invited to play at the Lenzie Youth Club 30th Football Festival on Saturday, June 13. Four x 40 minute games, Plate and Cup finals are in the programme. Call 07818096752. A DEFENSIVE midfield player is required by Rossvale Thistle 2002 team. They train twice a week, and the player should have previous experience of a club environment. Call 07530201043 or 07545391008.

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FULLARTON Park, home of Vale of Clyde, will host two cup finals. Finnart and Goldenhill meet in the Centenary Cup on Friday, April 17 (6.30pm), and the Hall Cup showdown will involve Bridgewater and Dumbarton Wanderers on Friday, May 8 (7pm). SYFA West Region Under-15 squad are through to the Inter Region Cup final. Having already defeated South West, they notched up a 4-2 victory over Central Region. The final is due on Sunday, April 26 - opponents and venue have still to be confirmed. West Under-16s lost 7-4 against Central Region in a qualifying group already topped by the South West Region. FINNART 2000 age group received a pre-Easter Blackpool

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Scottish Youth Football Association. SEMI-FINALS: Under-13 – Jerviston 0, Tynecastle 1 AET; Banks O’Dee 12, Mill United 0. Under-14 – Tynecastle 0, Rangers SABC 0 (3-4 on pens). Newcraighall 2, Broomhill 2

(3-4 on pens). Under-15 - Crosshouse 1, Banks O’Dee 0; Hamilton Accies 0, Renfrew Vics 1. Under-16 - Hillwood BC 1, Spartans Reds 3; Hutchison Vale 4, Knightswood Boys’ Club 0. Under-17 - Rossvale Thistle

v Leith Athletic; Lewis United 3, Syngenta 1. Under-19 - East End United 4, Clydebank 3 AET; Tynecastle F.C. 1, Broxburn Athletic Colts 2. Under-21 - Harmony Row 2, Antonine 1; West Park United v St Peters G.N.

MARYHILL BLACK STAR 7, CLYDE VALLEY ROVERS 0 FIVE different scorers. Tony Chalmers (2), Jon Jeffrey (2), Paul McManus, Ricky Smith and Ryan Auld. BELLSHILL ATHLETIC 3, EAST END THISTLE 0. HOME side led 2-0 at the break through Daryl Blevins and Ryan Lynch. Connor McDonald completed the Under-19 win. CRANHILL UNITED 3, CASTLEMILK DYNAMO 2. FOSTERS Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy, Quarter- Final. Dynamo took a 9th minute lead, and the game ebbed and flowed thereafter until Andy Dorrans equalised with a penalty kick (28 mins). United’s Gary Rae was a real danger with his direct running into the opposition area, and he was brought down for a second time in the match. Dorrans again made no mistake. Castlemilk equalised with 13 minutes remaining, and four minutes later a well-executed move ended their cup dream for this season. Paul Martin’s well-flighted cross was cleverly stepped over by Tam Sinclair, and Paul Ross blasted home from 12 yards. Cranhill Team Sponsor - D Millen Quality Family Butcher, Carntynehall Road. EAGLESHAM 1, FINNART 1 (5-4 on pens). FINNART controlled the Jimmy Marshall Cup First Round match from start to finish, but still lost! Brian Blair headed them into a second half lead, but the home side levelled in injury time. Man of the Match Jason McArthur and Ben Mills missed their spot kicks, and Brian Paton saved one. SEAFAR VILLA BLUE 2, FINNART 2. UNDER-16 GADYFL match which had Finnart down to the bare bones with their team selection. David Fraser and Ryan Martin scored. WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 0, DRUMCHAPEL AMS 1. SEMI-Final of the Fosters Bunrigh League Cup at Loretto Playing Fields. William McKellar was the Drum goal hero. In the other semi, Colville Park A.F.C. defeated Drumchapel United 4-0 PETERSHILL 1, AUCHINLECK TALBOT 2. YOUNG Talbot striker Mark Shankland hit the Super Premier Division winner 14 minutes from time. On-loan Michael Daly gave Peasy a 15th minute advantage. David Gormley equalised on 31 minutes. SHETTLESTON 2, MAYBOLE 1. TOWN advanced into the Third Round of the New Coin Holdings West of Scotland Cup. This was Maybole’s first game in a fortnight following the tragic death of captain Stuart McGrady, who scored in his team’s 3-0 league win over Ardeer - and then passed away hours later. Black armbands were worn, and a minutes’ applause took place. Town scorers were Kyle Robertson and Scott Anson. CUMBERNAULD UNITED 1, GLASGOW PERTHSHIRE 1

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SECRETARY Ian Colligan has heaped praise on GENN Sport for our coverage of the Eastern Carpet Bowls League, writes JACK HIGH. The winter campaign recently ended with holders Garrowhill retaining the Top 10 trophy by virtue of an 8-0 win against Springboig. Said Ian: “Once again on behalf of league clubs a big thankyou for the coverage of our League throughout the winter months. Excellent coverage again. “Keep up the great coverage and just maybe other bowling clubs will take it upon themselves to furnish you with information on their clubs.” Yours, Ian Colligan, Secretary. Many thanks, Ian, for taking the time to contact us with your positive comments. You would have noticed the Sports Editor thanked you and other”regular weekly contacts” for the outstanding contributions we have received over 150 issues. Everyone named, without exception, has followed our guidelines in making sure sports articles submitted to the GENN are not copied into other publications. This, as you have mentioned

yourself, means we always retain a freshness throughout our pages, and reflects well on the amount of individual sports which have been highlighted. I am obliged to Mr Colligan for supplying the following winners and runners-up list for 2014-2015. League Champions. Shettleston - J Brennan, A Doughty, S McMillan, G Boyes, A Taylor, M McCormick, P Brady, R Lawson, R Melrose, J Caldwell, R Cochrane, D McKenna, I Beattie, A Laing, and I Colligan. Runners-Up. Garrowhill - R Silverman, D McCallum, B McKnight, A Whitelaw, W Vallance, S McCallum, E Corrigan, J Cosgrove, I Dickson, J Jordan, J Morrison, C Trainor, D Kerr, W Key, F Greig, T McCudden, C Barnes, N Muldoon, R Smith, P Porter and M Andrews. Top 10 Winners – Garrowhill. Runners-Up - Springboig. Individual Competitions. Singles Winner - B McGoldrick (Springboig). Runner-Up - D Wilson (North British).Pairs Winners - W Vallance and A Whitelaw (Garrowhill). Runners-Up - A Hynds and T Taylor (Springboig).

Triples Winners - R Silverman, B Key, M Andrews (Garrowhill). Runners-Up - D McKenna, R Cochrane, R Lawson (Shettleston). Rinks Winners - G Arbuckle, W Begg, J Johnston, D Byrne (North British). Runners-Up - J Brennan, A Doughty, S McMillan, A Laing (Shettleston). GARROWHILL Ladies Opening Day is on Sunday, April 19. NORTH BRITISH Ladies Opening Day is Tuesday, April 14. NORTH BRITISH play Shettleston in a friendly on Saturday April 18, and SHETTLESTON entertain Milton of Campsie the following Saturday (April 25). GARROWHILL are hosting a Glasgow Bowling Association trial to finalise their teams to represent Glasgow East and Glasgow West in the Inter Counties Championships, at their club on Saturday, May 2. A week later, the same venue will see Glasgow East play Dunbartonshire East in the first of the County Games. * Keep up-to-date with local bowling news at GENN SPORT.

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LSK West of Scotland Cup, Round 2 - Bonnyton 2, Rossvale 2 (4-3 on pens). Round 4 - Johnstone Burgh 0, Goldenhill 4. Birdston Kennels League Cup, Quarter-Final - Tower Hearts 2, Baillieston Juniors 1. Semi-Finals - Wishaw 0, Bonnyton 4. Goldenhill 0, Tower Hearts 1. Birdston Kennels Glasgow Cup, Quarter-Finals – Rosebank 3, Renfrewshire Thistle 2; Barrhead Arthurlie 0, Giffnock S.C. 8; Maryhill Juniors 3, Albion Rovers 1; St Mirren 0, Bishopton 4. Only Sport League Cup,

Semi-Finals- West Park 3 St Mirren 2; Calderhill 5, Renfrewshire Th 4. Only Sport Golden Goals Cup. Second Round- Eastwood 5, Glencairn 5 (4-5 on pens); Rossvale v Pollok;Antonine bye ;Steins 4, Glasgow University 0; Kirkie Rob Roy Juvs 2, EKFC 1. Premier Division - Antonine 3, E.K.Rolls Royce 0; Antonine 2, Johnstone Burgh 2; Rossvale 3, St Peters G.N. 3; Campsie Black Watch 0, Harmony Row 7; E.K. Rolls Royce 2, Goldenhill 6. First Division -EKFC 0, Wishaw W Wands 1; Claremont 1, Glasgow University 1;

Kirkie Rob Roy 21s 5, Vale of Leven 2; Glasgow University 2, Victoria F.C. 2; Port Glasgow 3, Eastwood 2; Pollok 5, Vale of Leven 1; Sauchie 2, Kirkie Rob Roys 21s 1. Second Division -Erskine 6, Barrhead Arthurlie 0; St Mirren 6, Gleniffer 0; Castlemilk 0, Albion Rovers 2; Albion Rovers 4, Gleniffer 1; Barrhead Arthurlie 0, Maryhill Juniors 8; Westfield 0, Bishopton 7; Erskine 0, Castlemilk 1. Third Division - Renfrewshire Th 2, Rosebank 2; Bridgend 2, Giffnock 3; St Andrews 0, Broomhill 2; Bridgend 1, Rosebank 2; St Andrews 0, Crookston 2.

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(United won on penalties). Cumbernauld kept their West Cup run going at Guys Meadow. Kevin Mooney cancelled out United’s opener. VALE OF CLYDE 3, WISHAW 0. TIN Pail bounced back in positive fashion after shipping eight goals against Bellshill the previous Saturday. ST ROCH 4, CAMBUSLANG RANGERS 2. CANDY Rock continued an impressive run of results as Gers’ promotion bid faltered again. Gaffney and Ross penalty for Lang. TYNECASTLE A.F.C. 4, FIRHILL UNITED 1. GOOD home win. McGlinchey (2), Cochrane and Miller. GOUROCK ATHLETIC 2, POSTAL UNITED A.F.C. 3. CINEMA Cup Second Round. McMenemy, Carroll and Anderson did the damage at Darroch Park. DRUMCHAPEL 2, FINNART 3. Hard-fought Under-15 League win against top opposition. A Paul McGroarty free kick gave Finnart their half-time lead. Hesitation in defence allowed Drum to equalise. Amid changes, Jordan Wright and another in-off deflection forced Drumchapel forward. They managed a second counter, but could not find the equaliser in 5 minutes of time added-on. Man of the Match- Persley Sojila. MARYHILL JUNIORS 2, WEST PARK UNITED 1. CUP win for the Under-21s. Conor Campbell and Frank Owens netted. BARRHEAD ARTHURLIE 0, MARYHILL JUNIORS 8. FIVE-goal Michael MacKay stole the show in this league game. Stevie Bell (2) and Conor Delaney also hit the net. GLASGOW CITY F.C. 0, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 2. A goal in each half saw the French club take a first-leg advantage in the Women’s Champions League Quarter-Finals. Lahmari scored after 19 minutes, and Hamraoui shot a second past Lee Alexander in the 53rd minute. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 5, GLASGOW CITY F.C. 0. CITY bowed out 7-0 on aggregate. Suzanne Lappin own goal, Delie (2), Delannoy (pen), and Dali (pen). ALBA THISTLE 2, FINNART AMS 4. FIRST half goals from David McHendrie and captain Brian Blair (2) stunned Alba, who responded twice in 10 minutes after the interval. Ben Mills made sure of the points with No 4 in 82 minutes. Man of the Match – Philip Blair. FINNART 7, SEAFAR VILLA WHITE 0. UNDER-16 League. Ryan Martin (3), Shaun McCourt (2), and Aiden Traynor (2). BROOMHOUSE F.C. 2, COLVILLE PARK 3. FIVE- goal West Cup Quarter-Final cracker - and two controversial spot-kicks awarded against the home team. John Paul Grant converted the first after 41 minutes.

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Broomhouse made two changes and really asserted themselves from the hour mark. David Omozik looped home a headed equaliser (64 mins). Chris Neilly, whose free kick setup that goal, produced a superb run and cross six minutes later. David Omozik displayed great footwork before smashing in a leftfoot shot. The visitors’ response was positive, and after two attempts Nick Finn equalised (81 mins). Four minutes later, another contentious penalty award saw John Paul Grant score again to end the homesters’ cup run. BROOMHOUSE F.C. 4, EAST KILBRIDE Y.M. 3. AN early blow for the home side when Chris Campbell fell awkwardly and was replaced by Gary McCormack. Dylan Porter put them ahead with a composed finish after 5 minutes. Connor McCann equalised nine minutes later, and the same player went on to complete his hat-trick with additional goals in 16 and 33 minutes. Second half, Broomhouse were a different proposition. Craig Scott headed home a Kevin Kilday cross (56 mins), and substitute David Quinn equalised 20 minutes from time. Daryl McKernan rattled the underside of the bar before David Omozik netted the winner on 81 minutes. ASHFIELD 2, SHETTLESTON 2 (‘Field on on pens). EURO SCOT Engineering Central League Cup. Shock result of the round after Scott Anson (24 mins) and Robert Campbell (63) twice put Town into the lead. ST ANTHONY 2, ST ROCH 3. SAME competition, and Candy Rock made it five wins on the bounce. Second Round scorers were Roan, Maguire and Baboucar at New McKenna Park, Govan. HAGHILL A.F.C. 3, JERVISTON 1. KNOCK-Out Cup Final at Airdrie. ‘Hill came from a goal down to win. Man of the Match James Smith (2) and Marc Murphy. GARTCOSH UNITED 0, BROOMHOUSE F.C. 0. WINDY conditions for the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup Quarter-Final. Replay won 1-0 by Broomhouse F.C. at Greenfield on April 4 WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 3, BANNOCKBURN 2. PREMIER Division clash at Greenfield.Goals from Chris Hopkins, Brian Hughes and James Dalzell (80 mins) after ‘Burn took a 2-1 lead. CELTIC B.C. 3, FINNART 1. SKIPPER Kenneth Crampsie put Finnart ahead with a penalty kick, but Celts levelled following an inswinging corner. Finnart were flat and never performed second half as Celtic claimed their league win. Man of the Match - Kenneth Crampsie.

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HOLDERS Harvester A.F.C. and Cranhill United are set for a re-match in the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy final on May 3. Stenhousemuir’s Ochilview Park staged both semi-finals last month. Cranhill defeated Dalkeith A.F.C., and Harvester beat Fairfield Sport and Leisure to lineup their third successive final appearance. Cranhill United, sponsored by D Millen Quality Butcher, lost 1-0 to Harvester in last year’s final at Livingston. Dalkeith tested United goalkeeper Don Scott early and he responded with a fine pointblank save. That proved to be the only noticeable shot on the East End goal during 90 minutes. The opening 20 minutes were littered with unforced errors and slack passing - possibly a sign of nerves as both teams tried to settle into a pattern of play. Cranhill went close through Chris Boyce and Gary Rae before the deadlock was broken in

29 minutes. Great work down the left flank by Boyce ended with a cutback into the path of Paul Ross. His first effort was blocked, but the follow-up shot flew straight into the opposition net. Cranhill thought they had “scored” again four minutes later. Unfortunately, the linesman had already flagged for offside. The East End club threw off that disappointment and were rewarded ten minutes from the interval. Despite the close attention of covering defenders, Chris Boyce was strong enough to crash home a left-foot shot and send Cranhill into the dressing rooms with a 2-0 advantage. As expected, Dalkeith responded in a positive manner after the refreshments. Two good chances were created, but their finishing was well below the standard required at this level. This was to prove costly. Cranhill added width to their gameplan by introducing substitutes

GOALKEEPERS at Boys’ Club, Amateur or Junior Football level for specialist summer coaching sessions, 12-17 years. To pre-register, please call 07403452960. BUDHILL Football Academy (East End) are offering Football For Girls in four new age group teams. Call them as follows: Under-15 – 07876128464, Under-13 - 07554232193, Under-11 – 07960344563, and Under-9 07734919930. BUDHILL Football Academy 2003 team are moving up from 7-a-side to 11-a-side football, and require a fit, experienced goalkeeper.Call 07453306788. BUDHILL Football Academy are in a position to offer specialist goalkeeping coaching on a weekly basis, and would like to hear from any parent/guardian who has a boy seeking a club - from born 2003 and younger (see other groups below).

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Chris Kennedy and Darren Hogan on the flanks. The pair made a big contribution with their trickery and pace. However, Chris Boyce killed the cup-tie as a contest with another excellent finish - his second of the game - on 68 minutes. Only a last-gasp clearance prevented goal No 4 after Paul Ross sent Paul Martin clear eight minutes from time. Meanwhile, Harvester, who lost the 2013 final against Rutherglen Vogue, were held to a 2-2 draw before winning through 4-3 on penalty-kicks. Fairfield’s first attempt was saved but the referee ordered a re-take due to a goalkeeping infringement. Second time around, the kick was blasted over the bar! Another Fairfield miss guaranteed Harvester’s final place. ROAD TO THE FINAL: CRANHILL UNITED. First Round - bye. Second Round - Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (home) 6-0.

Chris O’Connor (Cranhill) plays a pass to team-mate Paul Ross (wearing No 8), during their 3-0 Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy Semi-Final victory against Dalkeith. Photograph kindly supplied by Mr Stuart Rae.

Third Round - Youth United (home) 14-2. Fourth Round – Roslin Da Vinci (home) 3-2. Fifth Round - Dundee Social Club (home) 5-1. Sixth Round - Newtown East Calder (away) 2-1. Quarter-Final - Castlemilk Dynamo (home) 3-2.

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LADY members at North British Bowling Club, who open their season on April 14, would like to wish former Secretary Jean McConnell a speedy recovery as she recovers from

her illness. A big thank-you for all the outstanding work completed on behalf of North British. Ann Arbuckle takes over as Secretary.

MATCH Secretary John Leese has tendered his resignation at St Roch due to work commitments. Physio Tommy Dougan has

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