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GLASGOW NUMBER TWO FOR DRUG DEATHS IN SCOTLAND
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Dundee City had highest death at a rate of 0.18, while Edinburgh had a rate of 0.11 deaths per 1,000 of population in 2013. “The history and circumstances of everyone whose life tragically ends in a drug death must be reviewed and lessons
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learned to help reduce these dreadful events.” The minister for community safety and legal affairs, Paul Wheelhouse, said: “We are ... continuing to tackle the damaging impact of drugs and make recovery a reality for individuals, families and com-
munities affected through our national drugs strategy, the Road to Recovery. “Since 2007/08 we have made a record investment of more than £224 million in drug treatment, care and recovery services, with £30.4 million provided to NHS
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HOMELESS WORKERS STRIKE CONTINUES INTO SIXTH WEEK GLASGOW City Council’s homeless service workers’ indefinite strike for an improved pay scale reached the six week mark on Monday, a milestone which has been branded as “extremely disappointing” by the council. The Glasgow Homeless Case Workers, all members of Unison, have took action over the council’s job evaluation scheme, claiming they are paid £5000 less compared to those doing a similar job. Campaigners within the group claim they are doing what is necessary for a first class service for their users, and added they are “100% solid” to the strike action. Around 3000 homelessness cases are open at present, but the council say plans are in place to make sure vulnerable people are still given the services they need The service that users deserve can’t be provided on our pay grade - if they want a first class service then they need to invest The case workers, who first took to protest on March 31, have conducted a series of demonstrations across the city, including taking part in
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a May Day march A meeting took place between the council and the campaigners on April 24, however this ended without any agreement being achieved. A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: “It is extremely disappointing that Unison continues to adopt this course of action. Unison’s case for homelessness staff to be re-graded at a higher level was reviewed on three separate occasions by the council and each time the case was dismissed. Casework staff are graded at an appropriate level as they work to arrange accommodation for individuals while detailed care assessments are undertaken by other social work staff. He added: “Our contingency plan continues to keep disruption to a minimum for this service for vulnerable people. We are meeting our statutory obligations to people who present as homeless. A contingency plan has been put in place and any disruption to this service for vulnerable people will be kept to a minimum.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor As a newspaper which often deals with Glasgow related stories I thought this might be of interest to you. I am currently being threatened with a fine for £160 because, I am told, I overstayed in the Forge Retail Park’s largely empty car park by 31 minutes. This is after I had shopped in 3 stores, B&Q, Tesco and KFC spending nearly £150 between these stores. My plea that I was a legitimate customer was ignored by the parking company, and now I’m being pursued by an English debt collection agency who are threatening to take me to court if I don’t pay this fine in two weeks time. I’ve contacted the managers at B&Q (where I spent most of my time/money) one offered to help but did nothing, the other told me there was nothing he could do as apparently he has nothing to do with the carpark outside his own store. I’m shocked at being treated this way as a customer and think other people in the Glasgow area might be interested in knowing about the extortionate fines that they might be faced with if they choose to shop at the Forge Retail Park. Ewan Fletcher Dear Editor May I, through your newspaper convey the thanks of the patrons of the Railway Tavern, Shettleston Road, Glasgow to the valiant guys who turned out last Sunday 3rd May, in order to play in a charity football match, under
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extreme and atrocious weather conditions. Many thanks to Gerry, the Manager who organised this match, and to Tesco for the supply of water etc. The funds raised are going to Yorkhill Children,s Hospital, which must be agreed is a very worthy cause. Thank guys, you are a great bunch. Terry Lavelle Dear Councillor Matheson, It was with a certain degree of concern that I saw the publication of this year’s ‘Soot Free Cities’ European rankings. Glasgow, the only Scottish city to be included in the study, is ranked 19th. Twenty-three cities over sixteen European Union countries are graded A through F in accordance with their air quality. Unfortunately Glasgow received an F – deeming it to fail – because less than 59% of the maximum points were reached. It was one of six EU cities to receive such a grading, joining Dublin, Madrid, Rome, Lisbon and Luxembourg which also came out of the report negatively. I am conscious that the air quality and pollution is not an issue which is specific to Glasgow. Indeed, EU data suggests that 400,000 people die prematurely each year because of air pollution, so this is clearly a problem which needs to be tackled at varying levels, including within the European Union. I would be interested to know what strategies the Council is deploying to tackle the issue of poor air quality in the city. Does the
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Council hold figures concerning air pollution levels over the last ten years, for example? If it would be of help to the City Council, I would be more than happy to facilitate dialogue between your officers and Commission officials, or indeed yourself and Commissioner Karmenu Vella, part of whose Commission portfolio includes the environment. I look forward to hearing from you in due course. Yours sincerely, Ian Hudghton MEP, SNP Member of European Parliament for Scotland.
cial institutions that fund their investments. Labour’s intentions, as noble as they may be, will make the housing crisis worse not better Thomas Burns
Dear Editor The Labour Party wants to assure tenants that they really do have their concerns at heart but they seem incapable of formulating policy that understands the economics of how private homes for rent are supplied. Rent caps sound like the greatest of consumer protection initiatives but the truth is the majority of landlords — around two-thirds — don’t increase rents on a regular basis, so capping rents to inflation will make no difference at all. Instead it will be more likely to provide the justification for regular increases by whatever is allowed. It makes no sense to compromise the essential contribution that landlords make in meeting the need for homes — some £26 billion invested last year alone — and capping rents is a sure-fire way to erode the confidence of not just landlords but the finan-
Dear Editor I work in a college, with some of Scotland’s least well off students, and have seen how the SNP’s policy has been implemented. Their cuts on higher education led to 100,000 fewer students enrolling between 2009-13. And instead of creating an education system to be proud of, they’ve continued to lock out those from further and higher education who need access to it the most. The number of young people accessing our colleges from the most deprived backgrounds has plummeted (in some of Scotland’s least affluent areas, the number of further education awards decreased has even halved since 2009). The SNP say they’re anti-austerity, and that they want to make poorer people better off, but it simply doesn’t stand up against their record. As David Clark recalled in a piece for the New Statesman last month: “When Sturgeon was asked at her manifesto launch to name a redistributive policy enacted by the SNP in Holyrood, she was unable to cite a single example.” What’s more, the party has been caught cosying up to Rupert Murdoch and have subsequently been endorsed by the Scottish Sun– is that really the sort of “anti-Establishment” party you can trust? Pam Turnbul Labour party member
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THE latest stage on the ongoing transformation of the East End will see 550 homes constructed on the site of the former Dalmarnock Power Station, it was revealed last week. Clyde Gateway has sold the 22 acre (8.9 hectare) Dalmarnock Riverside site to Link Group in a deal worth £5.7m, paving the way for what has been a vacant and derelict area on the banks of the River Clyde to come back into use for the first time in almost 40 years. The funding for the acquisition by Link was provided by Glasgow City Council. Link will now press ahead with a six-year investment programme worth £65m that will see a comprehensive housing mix of various sized units across different tenures including social rented, shared equity and family homes for sale. “These 550 homes will complement perfectly the nearby Athletes’ Village. What we are seeing and experiencing here in this area is a truly world-class transformation with the likes of Dalmarnock railway station - which recently underwent an £11m refurbishment - the community-owned Legacy Hub, the Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, the Police Scotland building and the soonto-be-built nursery and primary schools making an unbelievable difference and fulfilling the leg-
acy promises made when Glasgow first bid for the Commonwealth Games.” Link has been involved in this area for a number of years, having delivered some of the first built properties for Shared Ownership in Scotland in Bridgeton in 1980 and more recently supported the provision of new social housing in Oatlands while helping the Oatlands Development Trust get established. “This development complements the significant investment already made in the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village, which delivered 700 new affordable homes and a care centre. I am delighted that the funding of this project will make use of surplus, public sector land that meets local housing needs.” Dalmarnock Power Station was, for decades, a landmark structure whose chimney dominated the East End skyline. It
was built in 1915 and expanded on two occasions in 1921 and 1935 to meet the ever growing demand for power across the city. It was such a strategic component of the city and national economies that it was targeted by enemy aircraft during the Second World War. The power station suffered only superficial damage, but bombs landed on adjacent tenements with loss of civilian lives. It closed in 1977 and was demolished in 1980, but such was the strength of the structure that it took three attempts to bring down the chimney in a controlled explosion. The site subsequently lay vacant and derelict, often used for illegal dumping and fly tipping, before being purchased by Clyde Gateway in 2010. Link will build the site out on a phased basis with the first phase getting underway in 2016 and overall completion due in 2021/22
Quarter of Glasgow’s high-rises are demolished in less than 10 years GLASGOW has the highest concentration of residential flats in the UK and, since 2006, a quarter of the city’s high-rise housing has been demolished. Councillors, officials and local media celebrate the death of a high-rise as progress. There is little time for contemplation or nostalgia in a city that now wants to market itself through trendy bars, bistros and shops, servicing a booming and diverse cultural scene. For many of the residents in the deprived and failed housing schemes in the north and east of the city, the reality of this “renaissance” is hard to credit. Dalmarnock lay derelict and forgotten for 30 years before its salvation via a two-week mega-sporting event: last summer’s Commonwealth Games. Highrise flats were marked as unfit for purpose and demolished while flats of the same build and design in the same scheme were pardoned – and then seem to prosper. Dalmarnock in 2015 is a very different landscape, with a shiny new velodrome, new train station and the former new athletes village just about filled. Old Dalmarnock has disappeared entirely In April 2014 The Red Road flats were famously spared from mass demolition at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games by a 17,000-strong petition. The people of Glasgow clearly felt blowing up a failed social housing scheme in front of an audience of millions to be in bad taste. In its last days the Red Road has been more than an eyesore of a failed housing scheme; it’s been a humanitarian disaster in its failure to house human beings, and a PR disaster for a city council whose best solution was mass destruction for entertainment. Even after losing half of its homes and residents, the remaining Sighthill community ploughed on for years in a state of part-demolition limbo. Residents even campaigned successfully to have two of the high-rise towers saved and refurbished.
But, in 2012, the lure of staging another mega-sporting event changed Sighthill’s fate. Despite ultimately losing the bid to host the 2018 Youth Olympics, investment money of £250m was put forward for a planned redevelopment of the complete area. Sighthill’s two remaining blocks will be emptied and demolished in late 2015. The council leader, Gordon Matheson, said: “Let’s not kid ourselves. This is an area that has been going downhill for many years.” Less than 50 years after Sighthill was established as a modern solution to the need for social housing, the overhaul of the area will be the largest regeneration project to be undertaken in Glasgow since the Commonwealth Games developments. Sighthill’s last residents wait in anticipation to see if this latest vision will be realised In the east of the city, the Bluevale and Whitevale flats stand as icons of this era, reaching higher than any of the other tower blocks and earning the accolade of Scotland’s tallest residential buildings. The 31-storey
blocks were built in 1969 as part of Glasgow’s modernist housing revolution – the new homes for the working class families of the slum clearances; a new era and a new start for those who would occupy the 348 flats. Both towers are unique in their brutalist architecture and look like no other high-rises in the city, or, indeed, in the UK. Loved by many architects and photographers for their unique, bold and powerful brutalist structure, they were loathed by residents and Glasgow City Council as being terrifying bleak, depressing and out of date. In 2011, after years of mismanagement and poor maintenance, the flats were rendered unfit for human habitation and it was announced they were to be demolished Demolition on the Whitevale and Bluevale Flats finally began in late 2014. They will be demolished using what is known as a “top-down” approach – brought down meticulously floor by floor, the same way they were constructed – taking around two years until they disappear from the city’s East End skyline.
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MOTORISTS COUNT COST DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE OF CRUMBLING ROADS DISCOVERY
FAILURE to deal with Glasgows crumbling road network is currently costing motorists around £1000s a month in repair bills. This is according to a local quick fit repair garage, he said he had seen a massive increase in the number of suspension-spring faults that they have been called out to deal with so far this year. This sharp increase in suspension faults that we have seen across Glasgow really does cast a cloud on the quality of our roads. It is not not only suspensions that are susceptible to pothole damage. The problems caused by bad quality road surfaces can also affect shock absorbers, tyres and wheels. Replacing suspension springs in a typical vehicle costs as much as £350. A national report shows that it is not only a problem in Glasgow as there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of money paid out in compensation to drivers by lo-
cal authorities throughout the UK. In England, excluding London, more than £20.2 million had been paid out in the preceding 12 months, double last year’s rate. The administrative costs incurred by councils in dealing with these claims had also soared to almost £18 million. Making a claim Claiming from a local authority or highways agency for damage caused to your car by badly maintained roads is straightforward, provided you gather the right evidence. Even if your vehicle has not been damaged, you may wish to warn the authorities of potential hazards such as potholes which need urgent attention. To report a pothole online go to https://www.gov.uk/report-pothole The website Potholes.co.uk offers a similar service and also records potholes that have been reported by other users so drivers can check for damage in any part of the country
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AWARDS DEADLINE GLASGOW bars, clubs and restaurants have been given an end-of-May deadline to submit entries for the 11th Best Bar None Awards.
CHEMICAL ATM BOMBERS STEAL CASH
POLICE Scotland have confirmed that chemicals are being used to cause explosions that blast apart an ATM A £50,000 cash machine raid is thought to be linked to a hole-in-the-wall gang of robbers that are behind a recent bombing blitz on banks around Glasgow area. Police Scotland confirmed yesterday that chemicals were used to cause an explosion that blasted an ATM apart in a Lesmahagow, near Glasgow It’s thought the robbers staked out the Royal Bank of Scotland cash machine days before the robbery early on Sunday 3rd May. A police source reported, they haven’t ruled out a link to notorious fugitives thought to be behind
similar raids in north-east Scotland earlier this year. Police believed the raids are the handiwork of an organised gang and are looking for links with three similar robberies in January. Raiders ripped out ATMs from an RS McColl, a Morrisons supermarket and used explosive gas to blast open an RBS money unit escaping with £100,000. All the attacks happened between January 18 and 21. Police have made no arrests. Last year, seven members of a gang were sentenced to a combined total of 114 years in jail over a string of ATM robberies in England. All seven were part of a group responsible for ATM attacks at 28 premises – including banks, post offices and supermarkets – in Cheshire, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire. The thieves netted about £800,000 with more than £480,000 of damage to properties. As part of the robbery, the criminals pumped gas into two holes found on each ATM. The gas was then detonated, forcing open a large hinged door. Thieves then forced their way into the building to ransack the gaping rear of the cash machine. It’s understood the gang use the chemical compound acetylene in their raid
COUNCIL CONCERN ON BEDROOM TAX COUNCILS are voicing their frustration over the Scottish Government’s plans to cut support to those struggling with bedroom tax. Welfare reform committee chairman Colin Smyth described the decision to slash the payment pot by approximately £429,000 as a nasty attack on the region’s vulnerable. The discretionary housing payment pot stands at £975,000 this year, slashed from £1.4million last year. Council Tax Advisors CIC, a service offering free and impartial advice to those struggling with council tax and other
forms of arrears, takes a keen interest in reports such as this. Managing director Chris Richards provided this statement: “It must be terribly frustrating for Scottish residents who are going to be affected by this change. There are plenty of people who will have to make adjustments to their spending in order to curb the damage. It can be easy to feel lost when you’re struggling with financial worries, but you should never have to feel isolated by your situation. If you’re struggling with debt, it’s important to know that there are expert, impartial debt advisors readily
accessible and free of charge Council Tax Advisors Community Interest Company (CIC) is a not-for-profit organisation offering free and independent advice and resolution services to those in council tax arrears or any other kind of debt. Formed in 2012 as a direct result of personal experiences with bailiffs, they specialise in providing advice and guidance on how best to deal with debt situations and offer long-term sustainable solutions including the organisation of repayment plans and professional mediation services.
Six women use Clare’s Law ONLY 6 women have learned if their partners have a history of domestic violence under Scotland’s embryonic Clare’s Law. As recent reported figures reveal police and other authorities have rejected most applications for such disclosures in a pilot scheme launched last year. The project follows a similar development in England named after a 36-year-old Clare Wood, who was killed by a serial abuser despite seeking police information about his past. The Scottish pilot was given a cautious welcome to its early results by women’s groups and although six is not a big number, it does demonstrates that the scheme is working and has the potential to keep women safe. Many other campaigners stress that Clare’s Law was never intended to be a “be-all and end-all” for women’s safety. The new numbers were revealed by Chief Constable Sir Stephen House in a report to his watchdog, the Scottish Police Authority. His force began its pilot pro-
ject in Aberdeen and Ayrshire at the end of November 2014 with decisions on disclosures made by a panel that includes health, social worker and third-sector groups. Sir Stephen wrote: “Police Scotland has received 33 requests, 22 of which have been through the decision-making process with six disclosures being made so far. “The proof of concept is due to finish on 31 May this year; this will be followed by an evaluation with consideration for a quick-time national roll-out.” Scottish Women’s Aid, said the figures were “not surprising”. The big issue for Women’s Aid and other groups is what happens next after disclosure. Campaigners want to know what support there is for women find out that their partner abusive past. They also want to see support for those who have not been given the information - but whose application suggests they have concerns of their own.
Most abusers are not on the radar of police and social services - so a disclosure is not a guarantee of safety. Serial domestic abusers are facing increasingly stiff punishments. Clare Wood - whose family was from Aberdeenshire - died in 2009 at the hands of partner George Appleton. She had made several complaints about him to the police before her murder but he was still able to get in to her home and kill her.
RAISE A CUPPA NORTH East Glasgow residents can help raise cash for charity by participating in The Blooming Great Tea Party appeal. Fund-raising will take place in Springburn on June 20 and June 29. Information can be obtained at www.mariecurie. org.uk/get-involved.
Quarriers group quiz politicians at panel event
QUARRIERS, one of Scotland’s largest social care charities, welcomed representatives from three of the country’s leading parties; Labour’s Ken McIntosh, Gavin Newlands of the SNP and Liberal Democrat, Gary McLelland, attended a panel event at the William Quarrier Epilepsy Centre in Glasgow. The session, chaired by Ian Hood, Coordinator at Learning Disability Alliance Scotland, gave people supported by Quarriers’ learning disability service a chance to learn more about the general election and put their questions to the guest politicians. During the event,
numerous topics were covered including welfare reform, communication and physical accessibility and disability hate crime, among others. Speaking at the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre, Iain Cuthbertson, Inclusion Manager at Quarriers, said: “It’s been a very useful day for the people we support and we’d like to thank Ken, Gavin and Gary for taking the time to come and speak to us. “Issues such as welfare reform and disability hate crime can have a significant impact on the lives of those we support, so it’s important we engage with politicians and other
stakeholders to ensure their views are being received at all levels of society. “This is one of the most important general elections for many years and we believe everyone should be deeply engaged and involved in the process. Events like this are vital to people with disabilities, encouraging engagement with the political agenda of these parties and inclusion. Our group acknowledged the work of those parties who had drawn up ‘Easy Read’ versions of their Manifesto and found the day extremely insightful ahead of casting their votes on 7 May.”
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A NEW housing development in Glasgow’s East End is giving a local teenager the chance to build his own career in construction. Shettleston Housing Association, Glasgow-based affordable housing developer Lovell and youth charity Action for Children Scotland joined forces to arrange the opportunity for 18-year-old Peter Phinn. Peter, who lives in Glasgow’s East End has been employed by Lovell to work fulltime on the new development of 29 flats which the company is building for Shettleston Housing Association in Fernan Street, Shettleston. “My goal is to make this my career,” says Peter. “Gaining a trade will get me a better future and will mean I always have something to fall back on. It’s great to be working on a large housing development and building up my industry experience.” Peter is employed as a general labourer and is also having the chance to try his hand at specialist trades such as bricklaying and joinery. Shettleston have previously worked with contractors to give youngsters from the East
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A NEW North Glasgow community group hub has opened at Broomfield Road Centre. Refurbishment work - helped by grant aid - has transformed the facility, which will be used by a local boxing club and welfare rights organisation. Office space is still available to rent by small businesses and community groups.
End the chance of training and experience in the construction sector. Shettleston’s director Chris Cunningham welcomed this latest opportunity for Peter. “It’s very important that we train for the future and I’m delighted that Peter has obtained this opportunity. Developing skills and gaining experience at an early age can set a young person up for life and I hope that Peter is able to take the knowledge he gains with Lovell in Shettleston to get on in the industry. We wish him all the best.” Maria Williamson, children’s services manager at Action for Children Scotland, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Peter on his success. He certainly made the most of every opportunity our Youthbuild programme gave him, mastering new construction skills and proving himself as a reliable and dedicated worker. “Youthbuild is incredibly successful; around 70 per cent of participants secure work after completing the programme. We couldn’t offer young people the same level of hands-on experience without the support
of the construction industry, so I would like to thank Lovell for giving Peter this opportunity. He has gained invaluable knowledge and experience from all the tradesmen on site and, with their support, is carving out a career for himself.” Lovell site manager Gil Lawrie says: “Peter is very keen and is making the most of the opportunity to work under the supervision of our specialist trades professionals on site so he can develop his skills and find out what he most enjoys doing. As a company, our focus is on providing training and jobs for people living in the areas where we work wherever possible as part of our Lovell Legacy commitment to creating lasting benefits for communities.” Lovell began work in December 2014 on the two-storey development of 29 amenity flats for social rent for residents aged 55 and over in Fernan Street. The energy-efficient new homes are arranged around a private, landscaped courtyard with the development also featuring parking and communal gardens.
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The Glasgow Scribes are holding their Annual Exhibition of members’ work during 11-23 May 2015 on the 5th Floor of the Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow, G3 7DN. Viewing times are - Monday-Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday/Saturday 9am to 5pm. For further details of this event and other Glasgow Scribes activities please contact the Membership Coordinator via email - glasgowscribes@yahoo.co.uk or by telephone - 07538-823723. A visit to our website - www.glasgowscribes.blogspot.co.uk will also give information about the group
PEOPLE in Scotland are were urged to stay safe in the sun, as part of Sun Awareness Week (May 4-10). With the prospect of longer, warmer days ahead, people throughout the country will be spending more time outdoors. Scotland’s national telehealth and telecare service is urging people to seek advice on staying safe in the sun. Professor George Crooks, NHS 24’s Medical Director, says that by taking a few simple steps, people can ensure they make the most of the summer season. He said: “We have already seen some warm and sunny days in Scotland so far this spring, with the prospect of more to follow. It is always a good idea to be prepared as best you can for the better weather. “By taking just a few simple steps, we can all make the most of the good weather, without any ill effects. It is all too tempting, especially in Scotland, to overdo it in the sun and end up with painful sunburn. The sun that shines in Scotland, though, is the same sun that shines in the Mediterranean. “I would advise people, particularly children and young infants, to take sensible precautions like limiting exposure to the direct sun, using sunscreen and drinking plenty of soft drinks.” NHS inform contains a wide range of advice and information on summer health issues, with dedicated sections on sunburn, heatstroke, allergies and hay fever. There is also a section dedicated to hot weather in the common health questions section. For more information, visit www.nhsinform.co.uk
RUNNERS STAY FIT SPRINGBURN ParkRun are inviting local people to participate in a weekly 5K event. Runners follow path routes every Saturday morning from 9.30am. Registration is available at www.parkrun.org.uk/springburn.
SEX OFFENDER STRATEGY NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE SAY LOCAL HOUSING PROVIDERS PROVIDING housing for sex offenders has been controversial since the current framework was established in 2007 The National Accommodation Strategy for Sex Offenders (NASSO) promotes a multi-agency approach involving the Police, Councils, Health Boards and the Scottish Prison Service. These “Responsible Authorities” are charged with monitoring the behaviour of sex offenders and protecting the public. Now a group of 15 community based housing associations in Glasgow are demanding that the Scottish Government carry out a root and branch review of the strategy. They fear that the current system is under-resourced and claim that it lacks transparency. They cite the continuing number of high profile cases involving sex offenders reoffending as evidence that the current system is not fit for purpose. The Group says that the strategy results in higher numbers of sex offenders being housed in the most vulnerable communities and Freedom of Information requests appear to confirm their fears. The FOI requests appear to show concentrations of sex offenders in particular areas. More recently, there also appears to be an increase in more affluent areas, possibly in private lets. The Responsible Authorities say that there are probably sex offenders living in every community. But the housing associations point out that the NASSO results in sex offenders, particularly the higher risk offenders being released from prison, being deliberately placed in communities that are already under the most pressure. Director of Milnbank Housing Association, Alan Benson, said: “Some housing associa-
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tions have been campaigning on this issue for over 10 years. The senseless and avoidable murder of eight year old Mark Cummings in Royston alerted community based housing providers to the serious dangers of housing sex offenders in our communities. The Responsible Authorities say that, whilst risk can’t be eliminated, sex offenders have to be housed somewhere. But that shouldn’t mean that our communities must carry more than their fair share of the risk. The current strategy is unfair and unjust. We will continue to seek a fundamental review of this policy that places our communities at risk and aim to take our campaign to the Scottish Government and seek the support of our local councillors and MSPs”. The Group say that the Scottish Government refuse to acknowledge that the strategy for housing sex offenders in communities has never been reviewed since 2007. This is despite high profile cases, such as Thomas Bennie Smith in Cronberry, Ayrshire, and George Cameron in Toryglen, Glasgow, showing that the arrangements for providing a house and monitoring the offender are flawed. It is the housing part of the system that they want urgently re-examined. A significant number of community based housing associations in Glasgow have refused to sign an Information Sharing Protocol with the Council. They say that the failure to properly monitor and supervise sex offenders is a cause for public concern that needs to be highlighted. They say that participating in such a flawed process would threaten to bring their organisations into disrepute and want an open and transparent discussion on this issue to be initiated.
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JOHN HARTSON KICKS OFF COLOURFUL CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN CELTIC legend John Hartson was joined by a number of his footballing chums to kick off his new testicular cancer awareness campaign. The former striker - who fought a life-threatening battle with the disease in 2009 - teed off the ‘Know Your Balls!’ drive at his charity’s annual golf day. Former Celtic stars Alan Stubbs and Chris Sutton, ex-Rangers boss Walter Smith and BBC’s The Voice talent show winner Stevie McCrorie were among 25 sports and showbiz stars backing the John Hartson Foundation at the five-star Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort, Bishopton, near Glasgow. And Hartson’s buddies were each kitted out in funky flat caps and spectacular golf trousers from Scotland’s brightest golf clothing brand, Royal & Awesome, which helped support the event. Hartson had ignored two lumps on his right testicle for four years and by the time his cancer was diagnosed it had spread to his lungs and brain and left him fighting for his life. The dad-of-five, who recently turned 40, said: “I was 34 when my cancer was diagnosed and at one point I thought I’d never see my 40th birthday. I had 67 courses of chemotherapy and two brain operations which could easily have been avoided if I’d known more about the signs of testicular cancer.” Hartson - who was also capped 51 times for Wales - is now passionate about encouraging men to self-check for any worrying symptoms, as early diagnosis is vital. The John Hartson Foundation’s new ‘Know Your Balls!’ campaign provides mini-advice cards with a three-step guide
to self-checking, in a bid to ensure men are aware of any changes and encourage them to see a doctor if they’re concerned. Hibernian head coach Alan Stubbs who beat testicular cancer in 1999, only to battle a spinal tumour just 18 months later - has given his backing to Hartson’s mission to raise awareness. He said: “I had no hesitation in supporting such a wonderful cause. From my own experience, I know how important it
is to get the word out about looking after your health.” Voice winner McCrorie, from Alva, Clackmannanshire - who works as a fireman - said: “Men are notoriously bad at looking after their health. I think this is a fantastic idea and I’ll be encouraging my colleagues to make sure they ‘know their balls’ from now on!” The John Hartson Foundation golf day is in its second year and among the team
captains for the Texas Scramble this year were Insane Fight Club wrestler Grado, former Liverpool hard man Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock, ex-Celtic boss Neil Lennon and former Rangers manager All McCoist. Celtic legends Frank McAvennie, Murdo MacLeod, Andy Walker, Bobby Petta; ex-Dundee United star Andy McLaren; and former Ibrox stars Andy Goram, Bert Konterman, Derek Johnstone and Gordon Smith also took part.
A NATIONWIDE CELEBRATION OF MUSIC
BBC Music day is held on 5th June and will feature live music events and performances involving both well-known musicians and local communities across the UK and the BBC’s Performing Groups, and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music, Asian Network, BBC Local Radio, atbbc.co.uk/musicday, plus BBC One’s The One Show will be broadcasting live from the Music Day event in Glasgow. There will
also be an official World Record attempt between Wales and Patagonia, which will be simulcast on BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Wales. The dawn to dusk day of celebration involves musical events in more than ten UK towns and cities, with a number of star names acting as BBC Music Day Ambassadors: these include singers Tom Jones, Lulu, Ricky Wilson, Ricky Ross, Rae Morris and George Ezra; producer Mark Ronson, beatboxer Shlomo, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, Only Men Aloud’s Tim Rhys Evans, and conductor Charles Hazlewood. The Ambassadors will be championing
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BBC Music Day. Some will be doing this through live performances on the day, others will be taking part in radio and television programmes, others will be supporting Music Day on social media and on the website. BBC Music Day kicks off with ‘Hadrian’s Wall of Sound’ – a unique, visually spectacular musical relay from Bowness on Solway to Wallsend. Hundreds of musicians from diverse communities along the wall will journey by bicycle, horse, open top vintage bus, motorbike and unicycle, passing a baton from performer to performer. The music will start at daybreak in West Cumbria and finish in North Tyneside – 73 miles and 14 hours later. This ambitious feat will be reflected live on BBC Radio 3 - led by the BBC Singers - and on BBC local radio, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Look North (North East and Cumbria).
The day culminates in a fantastic BBC Music Night concert from Glasgow’s City Halls where a range of fantastic artists from different genres will perform with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. The event will be hosted by Radio 2’s Ken Bruce and BBC Radio 3’s Katie Derham and simulcast live on BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Red Button, with BBC Asian Network airing Jaz Dhami’s Ricky Wilson, Kaiser Chiefs’ lead singer and coach on BBC One’s The Voice said: “Some of us catalogue our life through music… and we all have a song we love and most of us have a song we love to hate! I’m supporting BBC Music Day because love it or loathe it - music affects us all.” performance. The Glasgow event will be the focal point of a five day Festival of Music at BBC Scotland’s HQ in Pacific Quay.
The celebrities were all bedecked in the spectacular golf trousers and funky caps of Scotland’s most colourful clothing company, Royal & Awesome - one of the event’s sponsors. Royal & Awesome brand director Graeme Smeaton was delighted to sponsor the event. He said: “Royal & Awesome is always keen to support worthy events. We’re thrilled to be able to help raise money for such a cause and glad that, in kitting out the event’s competitors with our bright colours, we’re able to highlight a very important message.” Royal & Awesome has been manufacturing its eye-catching apparel since 2012 and, in that time, has established itself as Britain’s brightest, funkiest, loudest brand. Its market-leading ‘Awesomes’ - the range of iconic trousers - were inspired by the heritage and history of the sport in the birthplace of golf and were designed to add a touch of fun and colour on the fairways. The range also includes shirts, shorts, hats and plus-twos, as well as women’s trousers, shorts and skorts, all in dazzling designs, and all ‘perfect for the pars and the bars’. This year, the iconic range is enhanced by two new, patriotic designs: Trew Brit and Pars & Stripes. The colours of red, white and blue allow British golfers and their colonial cousins to display national pride up and down the fairways. Royal & Awesome is also one of the most active golf brands on social media with more than 165,000 Facebook fans and closing in on 2,000 Twitter followers. www.royalandawesome.com|www. johnhartsonfoundation.co.uk
Coeliac Awareness Week 11-17th May 2015 PRODUCTS FOR A GLUTEN FREE LIFE
THIS year, Coeliac UK is raising awareness for the 1 in 100 people diagnosed with coeliac disease and the suspected 500,000 undiagnosed sufferers across the UK. With 10% households now affected by gluten intolerances. It’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of the condition resulting in those living a gluten free life and what great products are out there to enjoy. With summer fast approaching and barbeque season on the horizon. Gluten Free mouth-watering Tiger Bloomer recipe means bread lovers can still enjoy great tasting loaves without compromising on their health. Everyone needs a sweet treat from time to time and
Come along and find out how you can have your say on Local Health Services Contact Tony Devine on 0141 232 0169
Gluten Free options shouldn’t mean missing out on taste. Indulge your craving with these delicious Muffins. Also available in Chocolate or Blueberry flavours, there is something to satisfy every taste bud. Popcorn has made a huge comeback and is now a staple snack in most households. Leading the way is this Propercorn Sweet & Salty. Deliciously light and gluten free, it’s a perfect tasty snack to get you through the day. Ice cream is never a sin; only a pleasure and now you can enjoy the gorgeously decadent taste of real dairy ice cream without any gluten. What’s more, this Sweet Rebellion Vanilla flavour has no added sugar, making it almost totally guilt free!
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Come Dine With Me Comes to Possilpark MEMBERS of the Inner Circle men’s group prepped, cooked and served a delicious two course lunch for the all-female Chancers group, both of whom are based in Possilpark. The Come Dine With Me was organised and supported by Food for Thought community support worker, Claire Alexander, who has been working with the Inner Circle men’s group to deliver a series of cookery workshops where they gained certificates. She said “This has been a great group to work with and we have all thoroughly enjoyed it. One of the men had never cooked before and he was really delighted with the tips he received in the workshop and said that he would try them out at home. The idea for Come Dine With Me came from the group members who enjoyed the workshops so much they wanted to try out their culinary skills on the Chancers group.”
Members of Inner Circle group
P o s s i l p o i n t Community Centre was the scene which saw the men set the tables, slave over
Members of the Chancers Group
hot stoves to prepare Bangers and Mash, Steak Pie, Pasta Carbonara as well as two amazing Strawberry Cheesecakes for dessert. The Chancers group were absolutely delighted to be served a fantastic meal and praised the men for their efforts – and the delicious food”. Link Up Co-ordinator Gillian Halliday said: “Today is what Link-Up is all about – it’s fabulous to see all the interaction between the two groups with lots of new friendships being formed. The guys have all done exceptionally well and the food was delicious. A big thanks to the Food for Thought staff, Claire Alexander and Clare Bird, who organised this and helped out on the day” The Chancers group meet every Wednesday and Inner Circle meet every Thursday at Possilpoint
Community Centre and welcome new members. Anne Dallas from the Chancers group said : “I love coming along each week to the Chancers group, it’s a great way of meeting new people and getting involved and the guys certainly surprised us all with their skills in the kitchen – I Jim McCallum of the Carron area. can’t wait for the next one!” Jim McCallum from the Inner Circle who was tasked with cooking the sausages said: “It’s a great group, I live in the Carron area and I have made so many new friends from Possilpark and other areas of North Glasgow – you get to know new people and learn new skills so I would recommend it to anyone.” For more information on Link-Up groups the Chancers and Inner Circle please contact: Gillian Halliday on 07557369599 or e-mail ghalliday@ng2works.com
North Glasgow’s Green Legacy Awards An awards ceremony took place last week at Saracen House to recognise the efforts of individuals and groups from North Glasgow who made a difference to their community through raising awareness of Climate Challenge issues.
a joint award for Keppoch Campus together with separate awards for Saracen Primary School and St Teresa’s Primary School. Evelyn said: “What a wonderful surprise – I shall take this back to show all the children, they will be thrilled, thank you so much.”
The event was held to mark the end of a three year project which was funded by Keep Scotland Beautiful, Climate Challenge fund and had the overall aim of reducing carbon emissions in North Glasgow by 223 tonnes of C02e. This target was actually exceeded with 308 tonnes of C02e being saved.
Distinguished guests at the event who helped to present awards included local MSPs Bob Doris and Patricia Ferguson, Baillie Allan Stewart and Cllr Chris Kelly from Glasgow City Council, Marina Fraser from Zero Waste Scotland, Bill Rossine, ng homes Board Member, Inspector Janie Thomson Goldie of Police Scotland and Alan Inglis, Vice Principal of Glasgow Kelvin College.
Chairperson of ng homes John Fury who hosted the awards said: “I think it’s marvelous the way everyone in the community got behind our Green Legacy for North Glasgow. It has been remarkable to see the work of individuals, families, staff and schools who have all got involved in a variety of ways. The fact that we exceeded our target tells what a great success this project has been.” The evening event included a buffet and time for networking followed by a review of the project successes over the past three years. Awards were presented to residents of the Balgrayhill Multi-Storey flats and Concierge staff for the innovative and successful chute recycling programme. Sheltered Housing residents of Gourlay Street/Kemp Street
Springburn (East)
Local tenant John McLeod receives his award from Bob Doris MSP
received awards for growing their own produce and Carron area sheltered residents for their Generation Knit project. Possilpark and Parkhouse residents received an award for community recycling and upcycling events and the Chancers community group for their Love Food Hate, Waste Cookery sessions. Singled out for special praise were two of the Community Green Champions, John Thorburn and Maggie McCart, who have been ever present and supported a whole host of events. The work of the Schools Green Champions were an important part of the night with 14 schools receiving awards. Present on the evening was Head Teacher of Saracen Primary, Evelyn Gibson, who uplifted
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Members of the community who attended the celebration were also encouraged to sign up for a ‘Plot in a Box’ containing soil and fresh herbs and community clean up campaigns.
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Head Teacher at Saracen Primary, Evelyn Gibson receives the schools award from Patricia Ferguson MSP.
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New Media Centre for ng homes A NEW website has been launched for customers and media professionals interested in the latest news and upcoming events involving ng homes. The site is a companion to the housing association’s main website which provides a wealth of information to tenants, owner occupiers and other customers. The media centre is designed to make it even easier for customers and media professionals to see at a glance all that is going on at ng homes.
ng homes and its partners are doing in the community.” Media Officer for ng homes Brian Davey said: “There’s always a lot going on at ng homes and I would encourage customers and media professionals to “follow” our media centre to receive the latest news and regular updates delivered directly to their inbox.” The media centre can be accessed from the following link: http://mediacentre. nghomes.net/
With more people moving away from computers towards predominantly using tablets and mobiles the site has been developed with this in mind so that users can have the best experience possible no matter what device they are using to access the site. The new media centre is dedicated to providing the latest news and event information and also stores images, video content and important publications. It also lets users see the latest from the association’s social media profiles on Twitter and Facebook. Commenting on the new media centre Chairperson of ng homes John Fury said: “With everything that’s going on in North Glasgow from sports activities to healthy cooking demonstrations our customers will be able to see at a glance all the good work that
Backcourt Improvements Set to Start As part of ng homes ongoing investment programme backcourts across North Glasgow are being upgraded.
In Balornock properties in Cockmuir Street will benefit from resurfacing of the back courts, upgrades to bin stores and improved access to the back court areas. LED lighting upgrades to the external areas will also take place at the following properties: 33 & 39; and 85, 91, 97, 103, 109 Cockmuir St.
In the Elmvale/Hawthorn Street area the project will include resurfacing of the back courts, upgrades to bin stores and improved access to the back court areas. The properties benefitting from the improvements are: (Elmvale St) 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 156, 162, (Hawthorn St) 630, 640, 660, 670, 680, 690, 700 and (Fernbank St) 151, 155.
In the Petershill area the project will include resurfacing of the back courts, upgrades to bin stores and improved access to the back court areas. The drying areas will be moved and enlarged, with improved stair access. All the work will involve restructuring of the retaining wall. The properties benefitting from these improvements are: 131 Auchentoshan Terrace and 11 & 21 Auchinloch Street.
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10 BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR IRENE AS SHE REACHES 90 IRENE McGrorgor of 37 Gatehouse Street, Sandyhill is celebrating her 90th birthday on 8th May 2015. Irene was born on 8th May 1925 and will be celebrating with a party on 8th May. Irene has lived in Shttelston for 60 years and her daughter Kathy Scott and husband Donald, along with all the family wish her a happy birthday.
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Glasgow to Benefit Scotland’s First Restaurant Festival and Pop-Up Market at SWG3 from Donation from Clydesdale Bank A CHARITABLE organisation in Glasgow has received £500 funding support through the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank Employee Volunteer Grant Programme. Fusion Triathlon Club, which provides training and coaching in swimming, cycling and running for all ages, has been awarded funding towards the costs of running additional junior training camps. The Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank Employee Volunteer Grant Programme funds charitable initiatives that its employees are passionate about and has awarded almost £150,000 funding in total to employees through the programme in the last year. Employees can apply for a grant of up to £500 if they have been actively involved with local community groups
in their own time for at least 12 months. This includes local charities or not-for-profit organisations such as schools, brownies, scouts or sports groups. The funding helps the groups continue their work in the local community through the advancement of health, education, protection or improvement of the environment, participation in sport or citizenship and community development. The employee grants are provided through The Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Foundation, a registered charity established by the Banks in 2008. For further information about The Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Foundation, people can visit www.cbonline.co.uk/foundation
New Apprentices ‘Allied’ to Success
GLASGOW’S top chefs and the cream of food and drink producers from across the West of Scotland will serve up a sensational menu bursting with flavours and aromas this September as they come together to host Scotland’s first restaurant festival and pop-up market. Let’s Eat Glasgow!, which will take place in SWG3 in Finnieston on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September, is the first event staged by Real Food, Real Folk, an exciting new co-operative uniting chefs with a passion for promoting the city’s increasingly lively and diverse food scene as one to rival the likes of New York, Tokyo, Barcelona and London. Laying down the light hearted challenge, Let’s Eat Glasgow!, the not for profit collective which includes Cail Bruich, The Cottonrake Bakery, The Crabshakk, The Gannet, Guys, Mother India, Ox and Finch, Stravaigin and the Ubiquitous Chip, also has a deeper, social purpose at heart. Whilst Glasgow’s food scene is on the ascendant, many across the city still suffer from poor nutrition. Real Food, Real Folk also want the fiesta of food to encourage everyone to eat more healthily by cooking up the abundance of great locally grown fresh and seasonal produce in their own kitchens. In September, the warehouse of SWG3, a former Customs and Excise tobacco bond, will be transformed into a bustling market taking visitors on
a gastronomic journey ‘from field to fork’. Let’s Eat Glasgow! will feature livestock; a pop up market with around 60 of the West of Scotland’s top artisan food and drink producers and foodbased local social enterprises; a restaurant showcase sizzling with great food created by the city’s top restaurants under the banner Real Food, Real Folk as well as butchery and cooking demonstrations and live entertainment. It is hoped that this unique opportunity to sample the best of Glasgow’s great food and drink under one roof will attract a wide audience from across Scotland and the North of England, ranging from food lovers and amateur cooks through to those looking for a great day out. Entry to Let’s Eat Glasgow will be free with tickets for a serving of food priced between £5 and £7.50. Food tickets will be launched soon. Colin Clydesdale of Real Food, Real Folk explains: “In recent years, Glasgow has come a long way in culinary terms and the quality of food served by many of our restaurants can compete with any city in the world. We believe now is the time to take this growing appetite for great food to the street and kick start a movement for eating well across the city. “People visit markets to connect and learn. Let’s Eat Glasgow will celebrate Glas-
gow’s culinary influences, past and present. A feast for all the senses, it will be a joyous event that shows the difference that food can make to all our lives and be a place where people can learn from producers and chefs in a fun, informal market atmosphere. “We want everyone to walk into the Festival and get excited about food. Through seeing, smelling and tasting great seasonal produce, we want them to question the way they eat, try new flavours and leave with a better appreciation of the value of the fresh, food and drink available on their doorstep.” Launching in Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink, Let’s Eat Glasgow is the first major event from Real Food, Real Folk, which was established in Autumn 2014 with a long-term commitment to raising the profile of the city’s cosmopolitan and multi-ethnic food scene and helping improve attitudes towards food and healthy eating. Chefs from the co-operative have already begun to share their skills and knowledge with community groups through Spirit Aid, an initiative teaching schoolchildren how to cook at an after school club in the city. Any money raised by the Festival will help fund further work with schools and community groups. Real Food, Real Folk also hope to stage a major community event in 2016 - ‘The BIG Table’. Details will be announced later this year.
VASCULITIS AWARENESS MONTH
TWO of Glasgow Kelvin College’s pre-vocational NQ Vehicle Body Repair students got more than they bargained for when they went on their work placement - they did so well, they were both offered apprenticeships!! Aaron Sangray and David Murphy are now coming back to the College on a day-release basis to gain the skills and underpinning knowledge necessary for their career in vehicle body repair. Hailing from Giffnock and Springburn, the lads came to college more or less straight from school. In fact, Aaron had joined one of the schools’ Engineering Scholarship pro-
grammes and was already attending at Springburn campus. Both were delighted to land a place on the Vehicle Body Repair programme and, when they began their two-week work placement with Allied Vehicles and were subsequently offered an apprenticeship, they couldn’t believe their luck! “It’s a dream come true,” says David, “and I’m thoroughly enjoying it.” Both of these young apprentices see their career developing in the industry and are keen to move forward. James Spence, Panel Shop Team Leader at Allied Vehicles, said: “With the recommendation
of Robert Murray, their tutor, the students came down during the Easter Break to prove themselves and we were really happy with their work. They’ve continued to improve over the weeks. “Their tutor and I were colleagues in the past and Glasgow Kelvin has been a useful point of contact for us when we are recruiting. I look forward to continuing our working relationship with Glasgow Kelvin in the future and to seeing our apprentices going from strength to strength.” They are pictured here with their tutor, Robert Murray. L to r: Robert Murray, David Murphy and Aaron Sangray.
INTERNATIONALLY, May is Vasculitis Awareness Month and what better way for Scots to support this great cause than by signing up for a charity fundraising event in Glasgow’s Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road? The ‘Twilight in the Park’ event, on the evening of Saturday 13 June 2015, is organised by Scotland’s only Vasculitis charity, the Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation. It will
include a 24 foot outdoor cinema screening of a Twilight film after a 5km themed sponsored walk in support of vasculitis sufferers in the UK. The walk takes place from 7:00PM. Visitors will walk the route through the darkened woods (you will not be alone) and the organisers say, “watch out when the sun goes down!” 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. Tickets for the event can be purchased at http://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/2015-twilight-in-thepark-tickets-15584470571
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AUSSIE BUS RETURNS TO BUS MUSEUM SYDNEY Albion Venturer has returned to the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, Lathalmond, following her visit to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last year. The SVVT provided accommodation for her stay in Glasgow at their Bridgeton Museum. They also maintained her while she was visiting. Several hundred British chassis were exported to Australia after the Second World War to be fitted with similar Australian Government-designed bodies by a number of Antipodean coachbuilders. ‘Skippy’ was rescued following a visit to Australia by several enthusiasts who repatriated her. She was completely rebuilt here in Scotland, a task not made easy due to the fact that Australian bodies are constructed differently to those in the UK. Undaunted, the group finally restored her to a standard whereby she could again carry passengers.
‘Skippy’ has been allocated a parking slot within the exhibition hall at Lathalmond but museum volunteers in-
It is an exciting time for Young Movers; we have a new staff member with the role of volunteer support officer. This role will involve the recruitment and support of all volunteers. We will be recruiting new volunteers between the ages of 12-25 to be involved in our Young Grant Maker’s programme delivering YouthBank or for our Peer Education programme to support in the delivery of our anti-bullying programme which is delivered in schools and youth/ community projects. Both of these programmes make a huge difference in the local community and we would be nowhere without our volunteers and partners, so a special thank you to everyone involved with Young Movers we appreciate all the work that you are all doing and we hope this will continue. If you have any young person that would be interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact us for any additional information. Alternatively you can access more information on our volunteering page - http://www.yomo-online.co.uk/volunteering/ volunteering-opportunity Our volunteer support officer will also be available to meet with possible volunteers or hold information sessions at your establishment if required. The contact details are as follows: Email: pauline.yomo@ gmail.com Phone: 07468498596.
ZOMBIES ON THE STREETS OF GLASGOW
tend to park her outside, weather permitting, on Sundays to allow visitors to photograph her.
RETURNING to Glasgow with thrilling new game ‘Ruin’ 2.8 Hours Later is a zombie themed game of tag on an epic scale packed with just the right amount of nerve-racking fear. It’s 2015 - five years after the spread of a zombie infection which has left humanity on the brink of extinction - and you are among the last of the survivors. Your mission: somewhere there is a laboratory. In this laboratory is something of great value. Find the lab, discover what it contains and bring it back. But between you and the lab lies several miles of marauding zombies. Will you make it through the
night? Each year, the game enjoys a sell-out tour of the UK, with hoards of Glasgow fans signing up to experience the jovial terror when it creeps its way into town. And each year, a special selection of local zombies make the cut to scare the pants off anyone brave enough to take them on. Attending ‘Zombie School’ in a secret location in Glasgow, willing candidates are put through special training to make the game as believable as ever, including how to master the zombie shuffle (and freakishly fast run) and how to con-
trol the perfectly pitched zombie growl. Willing volunteers can sign up at www.2.8hourslater.com/ volunteering if you like to chase people and have always wanted to be one of the hoard. And if you are a local professional actor looking for your big gory break, there will be a casting workshop in Glasgow on Friday 29 May Tickets are on sale now for the event which is set to host its preview night on June 11 with events run each night until June 13. Please note though, this is an over-18s game only. This is a game not a race - but it is a physical game, so dress accordingly. Think of it this way: if you had time to dress for the zombie apocalypse what would you wear? The start location will be released to ticket buyers in an email 30 days before the game. Please note that this is a ticket only event. The game will last about between one and a half to three hours - it depends on how quick you are. After the game there is the Zombie disco, on till 1 or 2 in the morning.
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GLASGOW SCIENCE FESTIVAL LAUNCHES BIGGEST PROGRAMME EVER SCIENTISTS doing stand-up, marine biologist-curated dinner parties, a giant outdoor screening of the Matrix and the science of mind-reading are just a few of the events in this year’s Glasgow Science Festival which returns with the biggest and most diverse programme ever this June. Launched Monday 27th April, this year’s Glasgow Science Festival will feature 80 events taking place in 30 venues across the city from Thursday 4th to Sunday 14th June. Many events are free and all are set to amaze and inspire people of all ages. They range from live experiments, tastings, film showings, talks, exhibitions and debates through to a panto, ceilidh and walking tour. Something fishy will be going on at Glasgow’s much-loved Stravaigin and the Drygate Brewery when they host ‘Creel to Meal’, a pop-up restaurant led by marine biologists who will take diners on a langoustine’s journey from West coast waters to our plate. Creel to Meal has been sponsored by Event Scotland as part of Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink. Science ‘gin-iuses’ will love Gin-o-mics, an evening exploring the chemistry of gin with delicious cocktails and food pairing at a molecular level at The Griffin. 2015 is the International Year of Light and many events will commemorate ‘Scotland’s forgotten Einstein’, physicist James Clerk Maxwell. One hundred and fifty years after he formulated his Electromagnetic Theory of Light, the Festival
will shine a light on his life and science with talks, exhibitions, a laser show and even a specially choreographed ceilidh dance, ‘Maxwell’s Waves’, to be danced at Maxwell’s Birthday Ceilidh held at Partick Burgh Hall on Saturday 13th June. How does space exploration affect our mental health? As the controversial Mars One mission prepares to send people to the red planet, Glasgow Science Festival will explore the psychology and technology of space travel with a screening of sci-fi drama ‘Moon’ at the Glasgow Film Theatre followed by a Q&A with astronomers and a clinical psychologist. Elsewhere top scientists from Glasgow and beyond will attempt to answer other global questions such as: Where will the next pandemic virus emerge? Can eating insects save the world? What makes the perfect meal? How has light influenced religious thinking? How do social media and DJs influence our drinking? There’ll be more sci-fi fun in the West Quadrangle of the University of Glasgow with the Glasgow Science Festival’s first outdoor pop-up cinema. Blockbusters the Matrix and District 9 are set to rock the campus. As always, Festival audiences will be invited to participate in riveting live experiments ranging from a journey into the paranormal to uncover the truth about dowsing, telepathy and psychic readings to a mock trial exploring whether a chimpanzee could ever be guilty of murder! Budding young scientists will be able to test their bush-
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
craft survival skills with the RSPB in Kelvingrove Park, meet a real dinosaur hunter at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum’s science weekend and take a light-hearted look at how superpowers might work if our superheroes ever took to the streets of Glasgow. A world of cutting edge research will open up at the University of Glasgow’s Science Sunday. An exhibition of award-winning photographs from the Society of Biology and a look at the invention that changed the world – James Watt’s steam condenser, which was aptly conceived during a walk on Glasgow Green in 1765 - are just two of the events celebrating Glasgow’s Green Year. The Big Science Pub Quiz will return with a fresh batch of brain-busters and live experiments to test everyone’s grey matter. Scientists will also put themselves on the spot at the Stand Comedy Club and on the soapbox at Kelvingrove. Launching the programme, Dr Deborah McNeill, Director, Glasgow Science Festival, said: “Since 2007, Glasgow Science Festival has grown into a wonderful, city-wide festival in the widest sense of the word. Whether you want to be inspired and challenged by some of the amazing state-of-the-art research taking place in laboratories and quiet corners of our finest universities or laugh and immerse yourself with some more outrageous perspectives on our world, there genuinely is something for everyone and all ages. Pick up a programme today and join us on an amazing journey!”
Credit union has launched a mortgage scheme that will get Glaswegians into home ownership forbuilders as andlittle as £1000 deposit want to own homes that fit their government shared GLASWEGIANS are being promised upto £10 million to help first-time buyers on to the property ladder this year. Glasgow Credit Union has launched a mortgage scheme that will get them into home ownership for as little as £1000 deposit making borrowing more accessible. The credit union - the UK’s largest - is partnering with house
equity schemes and guiding applicants through the process. With £45 million out in home loans, around 700 Glaswegians have been helped into their own homes by the credit union. They’ve offered to pay £100 if they don’t meet their own service levels. The mortgage market is marginalising young people who
needs. This age group can more than afford mortgage repayments and in many cases are spending more on rental accommodation than they would on a mortgage repayment, simply because they haven’t got a large deposit. “Mainstream banks and mortgage lenders are making much of their low rates in the news, yet only older homeowners with lots of equity or those with large deposits quality for these deals. Glasgow Credit Union aims to make being a homeowner accessible and affordable for this generation, who need suitable housing, now.”
COMMUNITY WARNING
BROOMHOUSE Community Council have issued a security warning to local residents following recent house break-ins.
SUPPORTED by funding from the Big Lottery’s Awards for All programme, pupils from Sunnyside Primary school in North East Glasgow proudly unveiled their artwork in stone at Hogganfield Park today. The pupils had previously visited the park and drawn pic-
tures of the wildlife they saw, including; swans, wildflowers and butterflies. These pictures were then carved into stone and can be seen displayed at the Avenue End Road and Bigton Street entrances to Hogganfield Park. The artwork forms part of the Seven Lochs Trail through the
Seven Lochs Wetland Park and similar features using artwork from local children can be seen at locations around the park. The Seven Lochs Trail is a great new walking/cycling route from Hogganfield Park in North East Glasgow to Drumpellier Country Park.
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GHA tenant Clare says new 90 year old Martha wins charity’s home has changed her life Volunteer of the Year Award
Housing Minister Margaret Burgess with GHA tenant Clare Carvill and GHA Chair Gordon Sloan at Clare’s new home in Marfield Street.
A GHA tenant in Carntyne has said her new home has changed her life - and is even helping two of her sons get on better. Clare Carvill, 31, moved into her new three-bedroom home in Marfield Street with her three sons last October. And she says the extra space is helping her sons get on together, while the energy-efficient design means her home is warm and cosy and will cut her fuel bills. Housing Minister Margaret Burgess joined GHA tenants and staff, staff from Wheatley Group - GHA’s parent company - as well as local elected members and representatives from the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and contractors City Building to open the new development. The 100 new GHA homes in Marfield Street are a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses and flats. The £8.4m development, which includes £4.4m funding
from the Scottish Government, features an amenity block with 43 flats for older tenants, eight of which are built to wheelchair standard. Also included in the development are eight highly energy-efficient homes with features including a sunroom and solar panels, which make them warmer and lead to lower fuel bills. Clare, a housekeeper, said: “The size of our new home, and the space we have, has made a big difference. “My two older boys are 13 and 14 and they used to share a room. Now they have their own rooms they get along much better. “They’re very happy with the space they have and they both love it here. “The sunroom is a real godsend - when the sun is out you can feel the heat all through the house. “This home really has made a massive difference to our lives.”
Housing Minister Margaret Burgess said: “GHA is delivering quality, sustainable affordable housing for tenants across Glasgow. “The Scottish Government has invested £4.4 million in these Carntyne homes and will continue to do all it can to support similar developments, not only in Glasgow, but across the whole of Scotland. “We are investing over £1.7 billion to deliver our target of 30,000 affordable homes during the lifetime of this Parliament, and are already three quarters of the way to achieving this target.” The eight energy-efficient homes in Marfield Street feature high levels of insulation - even under the foundations - coupled with simple technology which results in low energy running costs. The homes include a south-facing two-storey sunspace that acts as a thermal buffer, preheats fresh air and provides additional living space. They also have solar thermal panels in the roof. GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “I’m really happy Clare and her family have settled into their new home. “These modern homes are very energy-efficient, which helps us reduce carbon emissions and helps us tackle fuel poverty. “They also provide a real boost to the whole area.” City Building, as part of its contract with GHA, created 18 full-time jobs, as well as 20 apprenticeships for local people. Maureen Burke, Chair of City Building, said: “We have worked closely with GHA to deliver this project to ensure residents have a warm spacious home that will help keep their energy costs at a manageable level. “The quality of the new homes is testament to the hard work of our entire team in collaboration with GHA.” GHA currently has more than 600 homes being built in communities across Glasgow, including Sighthill, North Toryglen, Roystonhill and Scotstoun. A further 157 new GHA homes being built in Barmulloch are expected to be complete around this summer.
RENTAL RETURNS HIGHEST EVER ANNUAL rental returns in Scotland have risen to the highest ever recorded, according to the latest data. The figures show that Scottish landlords have seen total annual returns of 9.7 per cent on average in the 12 months to March. This is up from 7.2 per cent a year ago.
Landlords are, on average, earning £15,000 per property before paying mortgage or maintenance costs. A local lettings agent said that around £6,000 of the profit comes from rents and £9,000 is on capital gains. Buy-to-let investors in Edinburgh have experienced the
strongest, reaping annual returns in the last year of 13.4 per cent – equivalent to £27,135. The average monthly rent in Scotland was £539 in March, a 1.3 per cent rise over the year. Scottish rental prices remain lower than England, where monthly rents stand at £768 on average
SENSE Scotland’s 2015 Staff and Volunteer Awards have recently been announced at a glittering evening of celebration in TouchBase Glasgow. Nominees, recipients and their supporters posed on the red carpet, enjoyed cocktails and cheered colleagues. The Professional, College and University Awards, Awards for Long Service and a range of categories celebrated the wonderful work of staff and volunteers across Scotland. One of the biggest round of applause on the night was for Martha Dewar, from Sense Scotland’s Parkhead Charity Shop who said of their colleague: For twenty years Martha has volunteered with Sense Scotland. She’s a huge part of the Parkhead shop team and inspires everyone that works with her. As well as being excellent at sales, customers always enjoy seeing her at the till. With a cheery word or funny story for everyone, Martha is much loved by her colleagues, who say the shop is lucky to have her. She never misses any of her shifts, whether it’s hail, rain or shine.
Sight and hearing problems, never stop her doing what she puts her mind to. Oh, did we mention that Martha is only 90? I think you’ll agree, everyone needs a Martha in their lives. Chief Executive Andy Kerr said: “Once again Sense Scotland staff and volunteers have taken the organisation through a sometimes challenging, but ultimately rewarding year for the people we support and their families. This fantastic work deserves recognition and the Sense Scotland Staff
Shettleston Energy Advice Phase 2 is now up and running and is delighted to introduce Graham Smith as the new member of the team. Graham joins the team with previous energy advice experience built up when working with Consumer Focus and Scottish Power. He has also previously worked as an energy advisor for three Housing Associations. SEA phase 2 will be offering draught proofing workshops to homeowners and private tenants in the Shettleston area to help make their homes cosy. These will consist of practical draught proofing measures that can be done around the home by the householder including fitting letterbox draught excluders and draught proofing strips around windows and doors. Phase 2 will also carry out initial assessments before sign-posting to Home Energy Scotland regarding the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland (H.E.E.P.S.). Residents living in Shettleston can contact the SEA team on 0141 763 0511 or 0808 808 2282.
and Volunteer Awards is a great chance to celebrate these successes.” For thirty years Sense Scotland has been supporting children, young people and adults who have communication support needs across Scotland. We believe people should have a choice in how they live their life and provide support throughout Scotland for people to live active and independent lives. We support over 1,000 children, young people and adults and their families through a range of services.
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Old VHS Tapes could Be Worth A Fortune? Some titles are already worth up to £1,000 each MANY of us heaved out huge collections of VHS tapes, assuming they would be worth nothing once the DVD took over. If you are one of the 1000s that did so, then look away now. Some old VHS tapes can now be worth up to £1,000 each, with a thriving collectors’ market buying up unique films - and with up to 50% of films on VHS never having seen release on DVD. It’s not just the films. A lot of the trailers that play beforehand are extremely sought after also and the worry is that these could be lost forever if not preserved. Fans of Richard Linklater can only own the brilliant SubUrbia on VHS. The same goes for Edgar Wright and his debut feature, A Fistful of Fingers. VHS collecting is still in its infancy - but some obscure
films, especially horror titles, can already fetch enormous sums. Titles such as 1977’s The Beast in Heat will fetch up-
wards of £1,000 each - and other horror titles such as Lemora Lady Dracula can also fetch huge sums.
PHONE BOXES DISAPPEARING IN 2003 in Scotland, there were nearly 7,000 phone boxes. Today there are fewer than 5,000 boxes - and just over 1,000 of them are the iconic red phone boxes. As more and more of us use mobile phones, the number of call boxes will continue to decline. But some communities across the country are turning to them for new and very different uses. An old phone box in Comrie has a new lease of life... as a life saver. Alan Moffat is the manager of the first response team in Comrie. “It’s a community access defibrillator site; we have converted it and put a defibrillator in for the use in the local community. I know it can save lives, it’s probably one of the best chances people have of
recovering from a cardiac arrest.” And that’s the hope of the community who raised money in memory of a local woman, Irene McCartney, who died in 2012. Her widower Gordon hopes it will make a real difference to someone in the future. And art is in the spotlight in another phone box in Portobello. Steven Wheatley had the vision to turn a disused phone box into a vibrant art exhibition space, the Porty Light Box, albeit on a small scale. “I’m a bit nostalgic and I appreciate what they add to the street scene so I was keen to retain it,” he explainedToday BT operates 4,864 kiosks in Scotland - it had 5,251 in 2012, 5,896 in 2007 and 6,962 in 2003. It currently has 1,129 red kiosks in Scotland.
During the last 12 months, no paid for call has been made from 1,723 of Scottish payphones, including 684 of the red boxes. And in Alyth in Perthshire another transformation is planned. Marian Bruce is the project coordinator of the Story Box. “The idea was that it would be a time machine, a bit like Dr Who’s Tardis,” she said. “You would go into the box and you would be able to move forwards and backwards in time to hear about the stories from Alyth. “We’re recording oral histories from people and stories about the town now from people who live and work in the town and we’re also working with young people to think about the future of Alyth and what the town will be like when they’re grown up.”
ICONIC BOX GOES GREEN
IN just over a week, the former police box will be getting a new lease of life as a temporary juice vendor. Glasgow’s first botanical juice bar Juice Garden are set to move into the B-listed police box for four months over the summer. Following the huge success of the Renfield Street and Byres Road branches, which opened last year, Juice Garden is implementing its plans to roll out the brand. The tiny space will be dishing out healthy snacks, sandwiches, freshly made-to-order juices plus a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. There will be a tent beside the box and providing seating for around 30 people during the summer. As for plans for expansion, the Juice Garden team are hoping to bring their brand to another city in Scotland next year. Eating healthily and fresh juicing is increasing in popularity and it is hoped this will bring awareness to the health benefits and meet the demands of Glasgow shoppers.
LOSE WEIGHT WITH HYPNOTISM
THE new and easy way to lose weight with the help of hypnosis and mindfulness. Reducing levels of obesity, improving the quality of what we eat and managing stress are some of the most important issues facing the health of the nation today. For most of us, losing weight, changing our eating habits and learning to distress are challenges that we face and ironically are challenges that most of us find stressful and hard work in themselves! If you can relate to that, then here is a new, accessible way to make the challenge so much easier and more achievable. The new Lose weight through healthy choices download or CD teaches you effective hypnosis and mindfulness techniques, both of which have been clinically proven to change eating habits, reduce stress and help with weight loss, and will help you feel more in control, stop unwant-
ed habits, de stress and make healthier choices. For many people, the reasons they over eat have little to do with hunger or their actual need for energy. It is often for reasons such as stress, boredom, habit, addiction to sugar and even dehydration. Many people feel they are unable to consciously control the desire to eat certain types of food and have ingrained negative thought patterns around food. It is often these negative associations with food coupled with lack of will power or control that prevent them from making the necessary changes to reduce their weight. The process of hypnosis and mindfulness enables powerful communication between your conscious and subconscious and so by listening to and absorbing the words and suggestions, you are able to easily change patterns, thoughts, beliefs and habits at both a conscious as well as deeper sub-
conscious level. Using these kind of techniques to change your thoughts, patterns and eating habits is becoming more and more popular with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Sophie Dahl and Lilly Allen using them to help reduce and manage their weight. As the saying goes – there is no diet that will do what healthy eating day in and day out does. There is a great deal of evidence that diets do not actually work in the long term. It is only by changing your thoughts, triggers and eating habits to ones which are healthy and beneficial for you that you will reduce your weight and size to one which is right for you. By listening to this track once a day for 7 days, you will soon notice a change in your patterns, you will be drinking more water, feel less cravings, enjoy the food you do eat and feel more in control of your choices.
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Celebrating housing support across generations
A CELEBRATION of housing support across generations took place on Wednesday 29 April at the Glasgow Science Centre. The event was the first time that all three of Queens Cross Housing Association’s housing support services – sheltered housing, youth homelessness and mental health support had been brought together for an event of this kind. The day showcased the achievements of tenants and
GOUT AWARENESS DAY THERE are more than two million Gout sufferers in the UK and that number is set to rise with the growing obesity epidemic facing our nation. The launch of Gout Awareness Day in Britain by leading health expert Dr Michael Spira and gout sufferer Nick Wrathall on 21 May will not only highlight the problem but inform and help people suffering from this excruciatingly painful condition. Gout is a type of arthritis that affects around 2% of the population and is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in the elderly. An acute attack of gout is caused by uric acid accumulating in the blood and passing into a joint and forming uric acid crystal deposits. Health professionals believe we are now in the midst of the third great gout epidemic of the Western world – the first two being during the times of the Roman and the Great British Empire - and this has been put down primarily to an increase in obesity. Gout is one of those conditions that people tend to believe only happen to a small section of society who have a Henry V111 lifestyle, but that simply isn’t the case. It can happen to any one of us although there are health and genetic links that can be associated with gout People should have regular health checks, even from their twenties and a blood test for uric acid.
staff from the services, and included a performance by a rising classical music star from the youth homelessness service, Sara Slezack, and an art exhibition from the mental health project’s weekly art class. Also on display was the Queens Cross tapestry, crafted for the event by support service users at a weekly sewing club. The tapestry depicts a tree representing the individual branches of support that
the Association offers to its tenants. The project was no mean feat, taking 5 members of the club 80 hours to sew over 15,000 stitches. Madge Campbell is a tutor with the sewing club. She said: “Making the tapestry was a greatly enjoyable experience for the group. It gave our members, who are service users, a chance to be social and creative. “Queens Cross supports
PROPOSAL TO REHOME BIG G AT BARROWLAND PARK
GLASGOW City Council local authority had revealed plans to move the structure outside the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. We then heard campaigners say the Big G would better serve the east end of the city, “widely felt to have been ‘forgotten’” by regeneration schemes. The petition states: “The Big G, a 3D sculpture of the Commonwealth Games logo, which was positioned on George Square
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME SPRINGBURN Library are organising a busy summer programme at their Kay Street base.
during the Games, should be permanently positioned in the Calton’s Barrowland Park as the gateway to the East End, instead of at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. “This would create a new tourist destination at Glasgow Cross, the original city centre of Glasgow, in post code G1. “Glasgow City Council would also give further credibility to its own Regeneration Capital Grant Fund of £1.4m, supported by the Scottish Government, for the Calton Barras Action Plan, which aims to help regenerate the Barras and Calton areas, widely felt to have been ‘forgotten’ by neighbouring regeneration schemes. The proposal will now be discussed by the council’s Public Petitions committee having surpassed the required 25 signatures.
people from all walks of life, so we wanted to make something to represents the variety and value of this support.” Head of Supported Housing Richard Allwood said: “This event was a chance for us to celebrate the successes of our tenants and staff over the past year. “The tapestry is a beautiful testament to their achievements and how our services can offer life-changing support to those who need it most.”
THE END OF CHEQUES?
ARE cheques being phased out? No. The Payments Council announced on 12 July 2011 that cheques will continue for as long as customers need them. A previously announced target for closing the cheque clearing system by 2018 has been cancelled. Why has the target date for closing the cheque clearing system in 2018 been cancelled? The Payments Council has listened to what the Government and others have said about the future of the cheque. It has decided to remove any uncertainty about the future of cheques by announcing that cheques will continue for as long as they are needed. Instead, it will focus on making all payments fit for the 21st century by encouraging innovation in new and existing types of payment methods. Has the proposal been delayed or abandoned permanently? All work to prepare for closing the cheque clearing system in 2018 has stopped. Is the future of the cheque now safe?
The members of the Payments Council members have committed to continue to provide customers with cheques for as long as they are needed. Can I guarantee a cheque using a plastic card? No, the cheque guarantee scheme was closed at the end of June 2011. Does this decision affect other methods of payment? No. The decision only affects the cheque clearing system. However, the Payments Council is researching improvements to other payment methods as well. What does this mean for cheque clearing times? There are no changes to clearing times. Customers and business can be sure that: they start earning interest on a cheque two working days after paying it in; they can withdraw funds against a cheque four working days after paying it in or six working days after paying it into a savings account; and the cheque will not bounce six working days after it has been deposited unless the customer or business was a knowing party to fraud.
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SLEEP TIPS FOR NEW MUMS
AS Britain welcomes Princess Charlotte, The Sleep Council offers some timely tips on ‘sleep survival’ for new mums all over the country. Even though the Duchess of Cambridge is likely to have more help to hand than most, broken nights and less-thanideal levels of sleep tend to be a given when a newborn baby arrives. Even if it is a Royal! Said Lisa Artis of The Sleep Council: “The arrival of a new baby is always a testing time for couples - particularly mothers who breast feed and can’t share that particular aspect of childcare with their partners. “Broken nights aren’t ideal but, unless you are exceptionally lucky, tend to be part of the territory for a few weeks when a baby comes along. The most important thought to hang on to is that by the age of three months, many babies can sleep at least five hours at a time. By six months, night time stretches of nine to 12 hours are possible!” Here’s a few other tips to surviving those first few weeks: Sleep when your baby sleeps. Although they may wake frequently in the night, new born babies cram in lots of sleep during the day - so sleep when they do! Turn off the phone and turn a blind eye to all those chores: they can wait.
Share the night time wakeup calls. Harder to do if you are breast feeding, but even then your partner can help out by bringing baby to you and handling the nappy changes. If bottle feeding, take the duties in turn. Don’t be tempted to keep baby in bed with you. It’s OK to bring your baby into your bed for feeding - but really important that they are returned to their cot when you’re ready to go back to sleep. It may seem an easier option in the short term but will create other problems in the longer run. Keep ‘em busy! Try to keep baby alert and active in the daytime. It helps to establish the difference between day and night time routines and promote longer periods of sleep through the night. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. When family or friends visit during the first few weeks, cast the usual social niceties aside and ask if they’d mind watching baby while you grab a quick nap. They’ll understand and hopefully be happy to help. And learn to accept help. Don’t be tempted to ‘prove you can manage’ - if people offer help, take it! Give them a job to do - even something as simple as watching the baby while you wash your hair or have a
leisurely bath. And once in a while it will do you the power of good to hand baby over for a night so you can enjoy a long, relaxed lie-in. Prepare for sleep. Caring for a newborn baby can leave you feeling so exhausted that you expect to be able to fall asleep at the drop of a hat - only to find you can’t. If you have trouble falling asleep, make sure your environment is suited for sleep. Get rid of ‘electronic distractions’ (the TV, laptop/ notepad, mobile phone etc) and keep your bedroom cool and dark. In addition, don’t get too hung up about falling asleep. If you’re not nodding off within a reasonable amount of time, get up and do something else until you feel sleepy. Then try going back to bed. Treat yourself to a great new bed. When sleep is in short supply, it’s more important than ever to make sure your bed is comfortable and supportive and an aid to restful sleep, whenever you manage to take it. If your bed is old and grotty, a new bed could be the best investment you make this year! Watch those hormones! Sleep deprivation can lead to mood changes at a time when hormones are already in overdrive which, in turn, can lead to the ‘baby blues’. So if you have any concerns about mood levels or a real and on-going sleep problem, consult your healthcare provider. Identifying and treating any underlying conditions can help you get the rest you need. Making sure you get a good level of sleep - even if it is more broken up than usual - will help you take the best care of your baby. For copies of The Sleep Council’s Good-Night Guide for Children call 0800 018 7923 or visit www.sleepcouncil.org.uk
Highland Show Drums up Cream of the Scottish Crop for 2015 Musical Line Up
THE iconic Royal Highland Show has just released details on its impressive line up for this year’s 175th event, taking place from 18-21 June at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. Featuring the very best of Scotland’s musical talent, there is a packed programme of music and entertainment across several dedicated stages throughout all four days of the Show. Fresh from her success as Winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2015, Claire Hastings and her all female quartet, Top Floor Taivers, will be performing traditional and contemporary Scottish songs and tunes. Combining stunning vocals with piano, fiddle and clarsach the group performs unique arrangements of traditional folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Making their second appearance at the Show - and hot on the heels of their recent and highly successful Canadian tour - will be the hugely talented National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. They will be joined by fellow young musicians representing Stirling’s Schools, the host area for this year’s Show The Royal Highland Show would not be complete without
the traditional drone and beat of the pipes and drums and this year it comes courtesy of The Royal Scots and Scots Guards Association. These pipe bands both have an impressive musical heritage going back several hundred years and their musicians are all ex-servicemen and women performing to the highest standard. The traditional line up will also feature: the Royal British Legion Band performing classics, film music and show tunes; the Queen Victoria School Pipes, Drums and Dancers who are regulars at the Edinburgh and Basle Tattoos; Ceilidh Minogue, known for their performances on BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay celebrations; and celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, the internationally acclaimed fiddle supergroup, Blazin Fiddles will be making their debut at this year’s Show. The extremely popular Farmers and Farmers’ Wives Choir, under the direction of their conductor Kate Picken, will be returning after their successful 2014 Show to treat Showgoers to a performance filled with new songs. As well as traditional music, this year’s Show also features a range of innovative performers: John Barker, one of the UK’s
finest trumpeters, will bring his beautiful clear tone to a repertoire that ranges from classics to pop; Dick Lee, Scotland’s top clarinettist, will lead his multi-talented jazz band, the Dick Lee Swingtet, through the music of the greats ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Glen Millar and Billie Holiday; and there will also be a flavour of the East to this year’s Show too as Dance Ihaymmi, Scotland’s leading Indian dance company, will be showcasing their innovative dance pieces bringing with them a splash of colour. Commenting on the musical line up, David Jackson, Show Manager says: “Scotland’s cultural heritage is an important element of the Royal Highland Show and music plays a huge part in this. Our line up this year reflects the very best of traditional, classic and contemporary music from Scotland and further afield, and there is really is something for everyone - all included in the cost of their ticket. We invite this year’s visitors to throw down their tartan rugs, tuck into our tasty treats and tap their toes to some first class musical entertainment”. The Royal Highland Show is proudly supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland. www.royalhighlandshow.org
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ASTHMA - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ASTHMA is an increasingly common illness that affects 5.2 million people in the UK. What it is that makes us susceptible to asthma and if there any measures we can take to protect our children against it. Asthma facts 1.1 million children (one in ten) children suffer from asthma in the UK. It’s genetic - if a parent suffers from asthma, their child is twice as likely to inherit the problem than children of non-sufferers. On average, there are three children with asthma in every UK classroom. Smoking, pet allergens and traffic fumes are three of the worst triggers for asthma attacks. In the UK, Scotland and Wales, a child is admitted to hospital because of asthma every 19 minutes. The UK has the highest prevalence of severe wheeze in children aged 13-14 than any other country in the world. How does asthma occur -
symptoms and causes Asthma sufferers can experience symptoms or indeed asthma attacks when they come into contact with a trigger like cigarette smoke, pollutants, chemicals or household dust. Others may also get a bout of asthma when they have colds or respiratory infections affecting their chest and throat. When asthma strikes, the muscle around the airways start to tighten which produces a feeling of breathlessness and difficulty in getting air into the lungs. Sticky mucus might be produced during an asthma episode and the symptoms are only really relieved once the person has been removed from the situation and has the use of an inhaler to facilitate normal breathing. Who is at risk and what are the triggers? In a nutshell, anyone. It seems that families with an on-going history of asthma will continue to hand the illness down through their generations. Aside from genetics,
changes to the way we live, other illnesses, the environment and the air around us are all affecting factors, including: Air pollutants - i.e. car exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke and factory fumes. Our homes: central heating and dust mites are two of the main culprits when it comes to triggering asthma. Bad food and a rise in obesity = more breathing problems and increased cases of asthma. Pollen allergies - a troublesome trigger for many people. Stress can cause all sorts of negative affects on the body, including an increase in asthma. Animals - common triggers are from allergens found in their saliva, fur and skin. Colds & viral infections unfortunately unavoidable, the common cold can make breathing difficulties and the likelihood of asthma attacks increase. A flu vaccination could help older people. Sadly there is no miracle cure for asthma but with the right treatment, taken at the correct
intervals, symptoms can be easily managed with lower risks of attacks. According to Asthma UK, 2.1 million people are suffering from asthma because they are not taking the right treatment or do not have access to the right medical advice. On the flipside, many people suffer from asthma because the treatments available do not effectively manage it. The best way to ensure you or your child have the right treatment is to book regular appointments with your GP to review medication and try to understand where and why the asthma attacks occur. If you detect a problem with your child’s breathing or have an inkling asthma might be an underlying problem, speak to your GP as soon as possible for a diagnosis and potential treatment. What treatments are available for babies and children? Depending on the severity of your child’s asthma, your GP may prescribe inhalers or what’s known as a reliever (inhaled medicine that provides instant relief from the effects of asthma). Relievers have the ability to quickly relax the airways and help anyone suffering from an attack to resume normal breathing very quickly. For small babies and toddlers, your GP may include a nebuliser (a device which creates a mist of medicine which is breathed in through a mouthpiece) or reliever in liquid form Preventers work in a slightly different way by helping to control the swelling and inflammation of the airways. They contain small amounts of corticosteroids (steroids produced naturally by the body) and are exactly what the name suggests - inhaled anti-flammatory treatment to prevent the onset of asthma symptoms, and more importantly severe attacks. They need to be inhaled regu-
larly in order to work but once the symptoms appear to be under control, your GP will probably prescribe a lower dose. Preventative measures If you smoke, stop, now! If you are pregnant, then smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of your baby suffering from breathing difficulties by a whopping 35% whilst children with parents who smoke are 1.5 times more likely to develop asthma. And it doesn’t stop at breathing difficulties - asthma can be related to a whole host of other nasty illnesses throughout childhood, most of which will only eventually be understood or realised once asthma has been properly diagnosed. If household pets are the trigger, you may have to find them a new home. Sad as it may be, hair and germs from pets can be one of the worst triggers for asthma and the problem is unlikely to resolve itself if they continue to live in the house. If dust is a trigger, then get cleaning! Dust mites can be an
If you suspect an attack is on the way, book to see your GP right away. They should be able to prescribe medicine or give advice that can help you and your child re-gain control of the asthma. Of course, a few asthma attacks are simply un-avoidable, in which case you should: Sit your child up and give them two puffs of the reliever inhaler Loosen any tight clothing If there is still no noticeable improvements, continue to give them one puff of the reliever inhaler every five minutes or until the airways relax and normal breathing resumes. If symptoms worsen over the next five minutes, your child is too breathless to talk or their lips turn blue, call 999 immediately. Why cleanliness and hygienic living isn’t always the best remedy Asthma is a developing world disease, meaning those in the third world, where disease and
asthmatic nightmare so keep them away by dusting regularly, airing out sheets and rugs and washing bedding, cushions and toys frequently. Write a personal asthma action plan and encourage your child to keep it with them wherever they go. Knowing what to do during the course of an asthma attack can make all the difference between quick recovery and hospitalisation (according to the Asthma UK charity, an estimated 75% of hospital admissions are preventable). When asthma strikes Dealing with asthma attacks in a calm and collected way will help your child to focus on their breathing whilst their airways struggle to open. The following warning signs can help you to recognise when an attack is looming: Your child needs to use their inhaler at closer intervals They start to wake at night with coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulties or a tight chest Activity levels are affected and they find simple actions like walking to the shop or park affects their breathing
poor hygiene is in abundance, are less at risk than those of us that live in clean homes with fresh sheets and hoovered carpets. Odd as it might sound, it’s all part of ‘Hygiene Hypothesis’ - an interesting theory that suggests children exposed to certain bacteria at a young age will develop stronger immune systems that will help them to fight off infection and allergies. Research shows that younger siblings in large families are also less likely to have asthma as their immune systems have built up a stronger defense mechanism against infections passed down from their older brothers and sisters. The reality is that babies are born with immune systems ready for action - in other words they need to be susceptible to infection and illness in order to strengthen their bodies - especially during the first year of life. So perhaps the best form of action is to stress less about the crumbs on the kitchen floor and relax in the knowledge that a few infections here and there could actually help in the fight against asthma.
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Roystonhill Spire Oral History and Lighting Project - Celebrating 150 years FOLLOWING our launch of the Spire Project on Saturday 18th April at the Rainbow Hall we are delighted to announce the winner of the Roystonhill Spire Consultation. The winning entry from the 233 entries received was local resident David Thomson. David was delighted to receive his prize of £50 Tesco Vouchers. The results of the survey show the majority of residents who responded are in favour of the preserving the Spire for future generation, bringing the clock faces back into use and lighting up the Spire. We also asked the question of who owns the Spire and we received a very varied response, however the majority came up with the correct answer - Roystonhill Spire and Park Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rosemount Development Trust. We are still looking for people to get in touch with their memories and any pictures they have going back over the years. Contact Maureen, Kirsty or Sharon on 552 1199 or email info@rosemounttrust.co.uk
Recently we carried out a community consultation with 233 responses received. The consultation was put out to local residents through local housing bodies, local Schools, and local community organisations. Questions asked are as detailed. Do you agree the Spire should be preserved for future generations? 98% said yes Do you think the Spire is an important ‘landmark’ in Royston and Glasgow? 97% said yes Would you like to see the Spire Lit Up at set times in the evening? 97% said yes Would you like to see the clock faces working again? 98% said yes
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GENN 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.
ROSEMOUNT WELCOMES GRAHAM GARDNER BDS
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.
ROSEMOUNT Workspace is proud to welcome Grahm Gardner BDS and his Royston Dental Practice to Rosemount Business Park. Graham told the GENN “I am honoured to be taking over such a friendly and respected practice. It was always my ambition since graduating from Dundee in 2009 to buy a practice. I’ve worked hard over the years developing my skills as a dentist and have expanded the services offered to include botox, fillers, clear braces and dental implants. I have plans to introduce more treatments so watch this space. Our Practice We are a caring and welcoming family-run Dental Practice, that has served Royston and the surrounding area for over 30 years. Our team of highly qualified and professional dentists, hygienist and dental nurses are committed to providing high quality dental care to all our patients in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to providing high quality modern treatments in a welcoming, inclusive, caring environment. Royston Dental Practice is dedicated to providing you with high quality, cost effective dental care. contact our clinic directly on 0141-552-8898 Advanced dentistry. Clinical best practice. New teeth, whiter teeth, straighter teeth, whatever you want, we have the answers for you. Facial rejuvenation. Look and feel younger. For the latest and most effective treatments at stopping wrinkles in their tracks, look no further.
Rosemount Business Park is a high quality business space development, offering a wide range of unit sizes. We value our clients and believe that they deserve the Rosemount standard of service. We guarantee meeting your requirements for office space and industrial property to rent
For further information contact Kirsty or Maureen on 0141 552 1199 or email info@rosemountworks.co.uk Website www.rosemounttrust.co.uk Rosemount (Workspace) Limited, Unit W6, 141 Charles Street, Glasgow G21 2QA
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THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT “NATURAL YOUR PET CAN MAKE YOU ILL REMEDY” IN FOLK MEDICINE EVER—APPLE CIDER VINEGAR! THE healing power of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV for short) has been known for millennia—dating back to ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece. The Roman Army—once the most powerful and formidable conquerors of the known world—used an ACV tonic to stay strong and healthy Raw organic apple cider vinegar truly is nature’s perfect miracle food—and should never be confused with regular clear vinegar. Clear vinegar has none of the health properties of ACV and can actually be harmful. Traditional uses of ACV are almost limitless! To name just a few… ACV has been used to ease digestion, aid in flu prevention, reduce inflammation, regulate pH balance, ease nausea and heartburn, as a staple in detox regimens, and for a number of skin conditions—including reducing acne and smoothing wrinkles! But why exactly does ACV contain so many healing properties? The secret may lie in its alkalizing effect! Even though ACV is acidic (like a lemon or lime), it creates a perfect alkaline environment in your body that is the exact opposite of what most diseases require to thrive. And then there’s the incredible concentration of naturally occurring vital nutrients... Raw, organic ACV is made from organic apples and undergoes a double fermentation process, which produces enzymes and preserves its
health-promoting characteristics. Some of the most beneficial nutrients in raw, organic ACV include: • Potassium: essential for normal heart, kidney and other organ and cellular function • Iron: important for blood health • Magnesium: vital to heart health • Enzymes: boost chemical reactions in the body • Malic acid: protects vinegar from viruses, bacteria and fungus • Acetic acid: slows the digestion of starch and inhibits bacterial growth • Calcium: builds strong bones and teeth • Pectin: helps regulate blood pressure and cholesterol • Ash: maintains a healthy alkaline state in the body Plus, ACV provides a veritable smorgasbord of vitamins and powerful antioxidants including vitamin A, B6, C, E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, beta-carotene and lycopene! But there is ONE extra-special ingredient that puts ACV over-the-top in health-promoting potential—and that’s “Mother.” Also known as Mycoderma aceti, Mother of vinegar is created when acetic acid bacteria and a type of cellulose develop during the fermentation process. Mother of vinegar is harmless—and the phenomenal health-promoting characteristics it possesses are out of this world! Such as living
nutrients and friendly bacteria—the kinds you hear about that are so important for “balanced” health… A body that’s not properly pH balanced is wide open for disease and sickness because: #1 Acidity robs minerals from bones, cells, organs and tissue! #2 Without minerals—vitamin absorption is compromised! #3 Toxins and pathogens easily build up and the immune system is suppressed! This is why Hippocrates made ACV his go to treatment of choice to fight infections— and why more and more people are realizing… Natural REALLY IS better Using ACV to promote your well-being, stop hair loss, treat a bladder infection, alleviate allergies, reduce varicose veins, lower your blood pressure or soothe a sore throat is so simple—you only have ONE rule to follow… Dilute, dilute and dilute. It doesn’t get much easier than that! ACV is highly acidic—so it’s always best to mix it with water. If a particular remedy calls for two teaspoons of ACV to be ingested—stir it into a glass of water—because drinking ACV straight may damage tooth enamel. Or burn going down the hatch. So there you have it! ACV can work miracles for your health … it’s inexpensive… and incorporating it into your diet is super easy! That’s why there is absolutely no reason you shouldn’t
OUR pets give us lots of love and affection but did you know they also have germs and bacteria they can pass on to us unknowingly? While most of these conditions aren’t the norm it is a good idea to be prepared and know what they are so you don’t find yourself gravely ill. Following a few simple precautions can give you hours of enjoyment with your little friend and keep you disease free. Ringworm is a fungus infection that you normally can catch from your young kitty or puppy. Normally this condition doesn’t exist in older dogs and cats. Ringworm is a red scale like infection that can appear on your skin or on a bald spot on your head. You can catch the disease from petting your little kitty if they are infected, any towels or clothing they may have touched as well as in your garden or wherever they do their business. Doctors recommend to avoid this that you wash your hands after you pet your little guy and always wear gloves if you do any gardening. If you do catch the condition it can easily be treated with anti fungal ointment and in severe cases your physician can prescribe an oral prescription. Most puppies and kittens are born with roundworms. It is advised that your little guy be routinely tested to make sure none of these illnesses exist. The eggs from these critters can last up to a month and can easily be left in your soil or where your pet does its business. If you eat without washing your hands then you can easily catch the condition. Some symptoms of roundworm include eye, heart, lung and neurological symptoms. While this is rare it is best to play it safe if you feel odd or not right to seek medical help right away. Your physician can normally prescribe an anti-parasitic drug and quickly treat the condition. Hookworms also can be easily penetrated through the skin from contaminated soil. If you do become infected the condition normally resolves itself on its own. You may also get an anti-parasitic prescription from your family doctor. This is one reason why many beaches don’t allow dogs. Tapeworms can easily get onto
your dogs and cats when they groom themselves and eat an infected flea. It is always suggested that you have your pets wear flea and tick collars and keep them on an anti-flea regimen. If you do get infected with a tapeworm you can experience such issues as weight loss and other gastrointestinal issues. This can be easily treated with an oral medication prescribed from your doctor. Parrot Fever Also known as Psittacosis your pet parrot, parakeet, or macaw could be infected with this bacteria. While your feathered friends may not appear sick they can easily make you sick by inhaling dried bird droppings. It is advised that when cleaning your bird’s cage that you use gloves and if you are in an area that isn’t well ventilated that you also wear a mask to reduce the disease from being transmitted. Symptoms of the illness include fever, chills, muscle aches, and a dry cough. The condition can be treated by your family physician easily enough with antibiotics Toxoplasmosis from your Pet Cats This condition is normally transmitted through a cats feces. You want to vigorously wash your hands anytime you clean your kitty’s litter box. Also keeping your pet indoors is best as outdoor cats have a higher chance of contracting the illness. While the illness can cause flu like symptoms which often go away in a few weeks pregnant women who come in contact with the infection can have serious health issues transmitted to their unborn child which can include birth defects. This is why it is
often recommended that pregnant women don’t go near litter boxes or clean up after their kitty during pregnancies. Avian Tuberculosis is a rare condition that is like Tuberculosis in humans however different in many ways. For one it is very hard to treat with traditional medications and while the risk of contradicting it is extremely rare those who have compromised immune systems pose a higher chance of becoming infected. It is advised that when you buy your pet birds that you make sure it is one that is registered and from a reputable pet store. There is a huge illegal bird trade market out there. If you buy from one of these your chances of becoming contaminated increase significantly. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that is commonly found in dogs, mice, rats, and squirrels. This bacteria can survive for weeks or even months in infected soil. You can easily catch the illness if your dog goes out into the yard where the contaminated soil is. Some of the symptoms of the condition include fever, vomiting, chills, and a rash which eventually can lead to kidney failure. However most times this illness can be stopped dead in its tracks by going to your family doctor and taking a prescribed antibiotic medication. This condition can easily be avoided by keeping up with your veterinary appointments and ensuring your dog has all their shots and vaccinations. Another suggestion would be to ensure you keep rodents such as mice and rats out of your yard to avoid chances of infection being spread If you have a pet hamster you can easily catch this illness if they are infected. It is always suggested that after you clean your pets cage that you vigorously wash your hands as infected hamsters can easily pass this illness onto you through infected urine and droppings. If you do become infected you can experience flu like symptoms. In some severe cases you can wind up in the hospital. In pregnant women the seriousness of the condition intensifies as it has been linked to mental retardation along with other brain development conditions.
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CRAIGEND COMMUNITY YOUTH GROUP SECURES A SECOND YEAR OF FUNDING FROM GLASGOW FORT
A LOCAL community group can continue its work with hundreds of young people thanks to funding from Glasgow Fort. Craigend Community Youth Group, which launched in 2012, now has around 250 members. Glasgow Fort’s funding has been matched by Glasgow Housing Association and allows the charity to remain in its current premises at Avenue End Primary School, as well as supporting the introduction of two SQA-approved awards. Michael McDevitt, Chairperson of Craigend Community Youth Group, said: “This has been a fantastic year for the group and we are going from strength-to-strength. Securing a second year of funding from Glasgow Fort is something we are very proud of and is a great platform for us to continue developing what we can offer to local youngsters in the next year. “We are very grateful to Glasgow Fort and Glasgow Housing Association for their support. “Our members and vol-
unteers truly appreciate everything the club does in the local community. As well as our two clubs each week, we are now able to introduce the Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement awards which will make an even greater impact on the lives of those we support.” The group has clubs for primary and secondary school children and it has more than 20 local volunteers. The number of members has soared by more than 100 per cent in a year and its reach has extended to areas including Cranhill and Garthamlock.
Phil Goodman, Centre Manager at Glasgow Fort, said: “Craigend Community Youth Group is doing fantastic work and we were very impressed to see how much it has grown in the past year. It is obviously a huge part of the local community and we are delighted to be able to support their efforts for another year.” Glasgow Fort is committed to supporting a number of local community causes and has donated more than £100,000 in the past decade, as well as hosting a number of events and training initiatives.
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Gary Little - The Thing Is
FRESH from a successful full run at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014 comedian Gary Little is set to have audiences in venues all over Scotland crying with laughter. Gary is one of the most consistent and funniest acts in Scottish comedy and is recognised as a master storyteller. In his brand new show for his Scottish Spring 2015 tour he talks death, love, dog walking etiquette and dying hair. Gary’s ability to turn mundane everyday experiences into pure comedy gold makes him a favourite among audiences. However it is not only audiences that praise Gary, comedian Kevin Bridges claimed that Gary’s stand up was “some of the best he’s seen”.
Gary’s humour is honest, refreshing and in-yer-face with a wealth of material derived from a life lived to the full. With a post-graduate from the University of Hard Knocks, Gary has been round the block many more times than his audience Testament to Gary’s talent is the fact he has sold out two years in a row (2013, 2014) at the Glasgow International comedy festival and even had to add an extra three dates due to popular demand. Gary burst on to the standup scene in 2003 after he made the final of the Daily Record/ The Stand Comedy club talent search. Spotted The Stand Comedy Club bookers, Gary got on the fast track to performing at the club. Within a year, Gary’s act was instantly successful and he began picking up bookings all over the country; moving up the bill in his native land, as well as gigs in the Middle East. A debut full length solo show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival followed next March. Now Gary headlines regularly at The Stand and clubs throughout the UK, and is on the roster for the Best of Scottish Comedy showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This big-man is a sure-fire hit and is not to be missed.
VIP LE MANS COMPETITION
GULF Filling Stations across Glasgow are offering one lucky driver the chance to win an all-expenses paid VIP trip for two to this year’s 24 hours of Le Mans as guests of Gulf and the Aston Martin Racing team. The classic endurance race takes place over the weekend of 13/14 June and motorists visiting participating Gulf forecourts can enter by supplying their details and transaction reference on line at www.gulfoil.co.uk/lemans. One transaction reference equals one entry and multiple entries are permitted. The prize includes transport, accommodation and VIP hospitality, paddock access, a meet and greet with the drivers and access to a private suite overlooking the Gulf team pits. “Gulf has a glorious history
at Le Mans that spans almost 50 years and this prize is a oneoff opportunity to be part of a leading team at this summer’s race”, explains Ramsay MacDonald, Retail Director, Certas Energy – fuel supplier to Gulf branded forecourts. “It’s the world’s greatest test of man and machine and a fantastic sporting occasion that attracts over 50,000 Brits every year.” Le Mans provides the most severe conditions to demonstrate the credentials of Gulf fuels and lubricants and the company’s distinctive powder blue and orange racing livery has adorned some of the greatest marques in motorsport including Aston Martin, Ford, McLaren and Porsche. The promotion runs until the 31st May and all participating sites are listed on the Gulf website.
GADGETS PROBABLY GATHERING DUST IN YOUR HOME EVERY home has them things which are bought as gifts, on a whim or in a moment of madness when you truly believe that, yes, this overpriced kitchen gizmo will solve all your problems. Whether it’s a bread maker, a juicer or a mini fridge, they usually end up in the cupboard or the loft, covered in a film of dust, grime, guilt and regret unique to unwanted presents and cast-off appliances. If you’re an Instagram user you’ll know that ‘eating clean’ (and, indeed, ‘training dirty’) has become a bit of a national obsession, but since when did healthy eating last longer than a few weeks? Many people end up using their juicer a handful of times to make vile-tasting green liquid before realising it’s a faff to clean, and regretting spending that £80 Everyone loves the smell of fresh bread wafting through the house, and what easier way to achieve it than with your own breadmaker? That said, it’ll probably end up being fobbed off on your mum or nan when you realise that a loaf of sliced white Warburtons only costs about a quid and is far less hassle. From the ubiquitous exercise bike (which inevitably turns into an expensive clothes horse) to the weights gathering dust in the corner and that yoga mat you bought after one lesson You couldn’t resist the lure of 30% off in the January sales, but your new surround sound system was too fiddly to set up and you couldn’t get it to work properly The pasta-making dream: It’ll taste fresh, authentic and will evoke memories of that sun-dappled Italian holiday. The pasta-making reality: it takes ages and you realise you don’t own a rolling pin, so have to go out and buy one SodaStream was the ultimate kitchen accessory in the 1970s and ‘80s and has recently made a bit of a comeback. But, on balance, buying your own pop is probably cheaper it would take many months to make back the initial cost of buying a SodaStream
GRADUATES EXHIBITION
CITY of Glasgow College will promote an exhibition featuring their photographic students later this month. Work aimed at attracting future employers will be on show at The Film City on Wednesday, May 27. Doors open at 6pm, refreshments will be available, and the exhibition is expected to last approximately two hours.
GENN Glasgow-based WGM Engineering Ltd cuts its fuel bill by 22 per cent with TomTom Telematics ONE of Scotland’s leading engineering solutions providers, WGM Engineering Group has cut fuel costs by 22 per cent across its 90-strong fleet of vans using TomTom Telematics’ fleet management platform. Fuel efficiency has improved from 33.8 mpg to 36 mpg since the system was first installed 12 months ago, thanks to new insights on managing driver behaviour. Idling time has also dropped by 27 per cent, from 11 minutes per day to only eight minutes per day, while speeding time has been slashed by 90 per cent, from an average one per cent of driving time to only 0.10 per cent of driving time. The Glasgow-based company, which offers a complete turnkey solution for mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, has engineers on call 24/7/365, often travelling to remote areas to carry out repairs and maintenance. TomTom’s fleet management
platform WEBFLEET allows the company to monitor a wide range of KPIs, including speeding incidents, idling, arrival and departure times on site and real time planning. “We began to see results immediately,” said Yvonne Thompson, Head of HR at WGM. “Drivers quickly realised the benefits for them, as well as for the company, in making use of the OptiDrive 360 reporting tool, which monitors driver behaviour recording incidents such as speeding, harsh braking and idling.” “We are now able to show both existing and prospective customers that we can track the exact arrival times on site and the length of stay. Such transparency is a powerful tool in reinforcing our commitment to customer service and also demonstrates transparency.” WEBFLEET also integrates seamlessly with WGM’s vehicle maintenance software Fleetcheck, enabling mileage
for each vehicle to be updated to monitor service and maintenance. The responsive nature of the business means that the ability to route plan in real time is a major bonus for the engineering team’s job planners. “Sometimes planning changes hour by hour and the ability to check where a particular engineer is located at a specific time has really helped to streamline our planning process and improve accuracy on arrival times,” said Yvonne. “As a management information tool, the ease of use of the analytics and the ability to drill down and compare one vehicle trip to another, really helps us to define what is going on. It provides factual information from an HR perspective, too. The support we had from the reseller during the sales and implementation was superb. The whole experience with TomTom Telematics has been absolutely brilliant for us.”
Air Training Corps are a charitable organisation and are looking to increase numbers within the squadron Some of the activities we can provide for the cadets are sport, walking, ceremonial drill, field-craft; powered aircraft Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and glider flying; and other outdoor activities, as well classification training leading up to a BTEC in Aviation Studies. Week-long trips to RAF stations, or camps offering adventure training or music, allow the opportunity for cadets to gain a taste of military life and often to gain some flying experience in RAF gliders and RAF training aircraft. The cadet experience is open to everyone, regardless of nationality, background or ability, whether you’re male or female, if you’re between 13, or aged 12 and at secondary school, and 17 years old you can join us. 1089 (7th Glasgow) Squadron, Air Training Corps 98 Killin Street Glasgow G32 9AH
PICK FRUIT THIS SUMMER
THERE’S nothing kids love doing more than getting their hands dirty. Whether it’s raining or the sun is out, making mud pies or finding worms in the ground, it always puts a smile on their faces. There are a number of fruits and vegetables that kids can plant that are hearty and grow quickly (that can’t be killed easily!) Depending on where you live you can grow a variety of different fruits, herbs and veggies. In most cases, kids take to a handful of fruits with ease, but vegetables of any sort can prove challenging. You can avoid this situation, for the most part, by planting a garden and allow children to help with this family project from the beginning.
Gardening help kids and parents to bond together for at least an hour each day. In this way we are able to teach children how to grow their own food and show them how important vegetables and fruits are for their bodies. In my opinion, the benefits of gardening with your children speak for themselves. You shouldn’t jump into this endeavor without some planning, though. It’s important to make everything fun for the children. Therefore, you should let your children handle most of the work. Feel free to join your kids, but make the garden about them and what they want to do with it. Don’t hesitate to let them pick the fruits or vegetables and be sure to
educate them along the way. Children are just like us, they don’t like failing. As a parent, you should help make sure the garden succeeds. If your children miss on some garden maintenance, then you’ll want to take care of it. Then again, a failed garden can serve as a valuable lesson to show children that failure doesn’t mean the end of the world. Always give your children a taste of the end product by encouraging them to eat the fruits or vegetables they’ve grown with their own hands! A family tradition I intend to maintain I recommend that all parents build a garden with their children because I can’t think of anything that’s more rewarding.
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Caricaturists set to draw a crowd this summer
THE Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team are gearing up for another summer of events bookings across the country. Studio Head Chris Sommerville: “The business has just passed its 16th anniversary so we’re hoping it’ll be a sweet month or two ahead of us, although 2014’s summer season will be hard to beat.” Chris is referring to a record-breaking few months including his team’s weekend of caricaturing in the Athlete’s Village at the finale of last year’s Commonwealth Games. “Although the weather wasn’t great it didn’t dampen the spirits of the competitors and staff who were all game for a laugh. It’s always a pleasure to draw visitors to the city and give them something to remember their trip by.” The Studio’s caricaturists are a familiar site at a number of annual outdoor events around
Glasgow’s east end. A full schedule of appearances will be published on their website toward the end of May but already confirmed are gala days with FARE at their centre in Easterhouse and in Cranhill Park in July and August. “Looking at the diary I can also see several weddings coming up, hen nights, a first communion as well as a couple of black tie evenings dos and a corporate office opening” adds Terry Anderson, Studio Co-ordinator. “But with a group of us at the ready we can always handle more. Anyone planning an event that could use some added entertainment and a touch of humour should get in touch.” For more information visit the Studio’s website: scottishcartoons.com Find them on Facebook / ScottishCartoonArtStudio and Twitter @ScottishCartoon
Fizzers® caricatures of famous faces by the Studio team will be among the arts and crafts on show at the Mount Vernon Community Hall Open Day, Saturday the 9th of May. Caricature workshops will offer an opportunity for you to try your hand. In addition there will be face painting and a bouncy castle for youngsters as well as a prize raffle and refreshments. Find out about all the various activities that take place in the hall, meet representatives of the local user groups and make suggestions for future events you’d like to see. All welcome. facebook.com/pages/ M o u n t -Ve r n o n - C o m m u n i ty-Hall/819749791368478
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21 Guitarists from Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland played Electric Counterpoint live to composer Steve Reich at Minimal Glasgow Festival. Photograph Ian Watson
CRANHILL WIN THE CUP
21 Guitarists from Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland played Electric Counterpoint live to composer Steve Reich at Minimal Glasgow Festival. Photograph Ian Watson
CRANHILL UNITED A.F.C. have brought the Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy back to Glasgow’s East End following their 2-0 victory over holders Harvester A.F.C. at Livingston, writes TOM SCOTT. United, sponsored by David Millen Butchers,
lost 1-0 against the same opposition a year ago, but a goal in each half from David McKay ensured a better outcome this time. All photographs used were taken and kindly supplied by Mr Stuart Rae. Full report with trophy-winning group photograph in our next issue.
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Your Horoscope Predictions By Eris
Aries
Libra
(24 Sep - 23 Oct)
Venus moves into Cancer, the beginnings of a period roughly one month in duration and during which your personal affairs are accentuated, along with your domestic situation and family life. If you look to the west on a clear night after sunset, you can see an especially brilliant star following the Sun towards the horizon. Yet if you gaze through a telescope you’ll discover it isn’t actually a star at all, but Venus the brightest planet in our solar system, as the Sun and Moon cannot technically be included under this heading.
The arrival of Venus in the uppermost sector of your horoscope, helps to soothe any friction with authority figures and in your professional affairs. Venus is great for pouring oil on troubled waters, for improving your relationships, helping you find a satisfactory resolution to any minor difficulties and bolstering your financial status. Its scope is not sufficiently far-reaching to fix every problem regardless, so you’ll still need to do the best you can when it comes to dealing with these matters.
Taurus
Scorpio
(24 Oct - 22 Nov)
(21 March - 20 April)
(21 April - 21 May)
Astrology is not only about which regions of the sky the planets occupy. These bodies also interact with one another too, since when they are positioned a certain distance apart, their influence combines to paint a different picture than you’d otherwise expect. Some of these modifications are straightforward and productive, while others are more complicated and challenging, though Venus occupies the first camp this week providing you are willing to make an effort.
Gemini
(22 May - 21 June)
There have been many changes in your financial situation, ever since Pluto entered Capricorn seven years ago. Contrast your circumstances now with your monetary position then, to see how far you have come in some respects, what you have needed to forego in other instances and where the end result is a mixture of the two. Although you are only about halfway though the process of redefining your relationship to the material world, you can be certain that providing you are listening to what the universe is trying to teach you, the most difficult outcomes usually arrive first.
Cancer
(22 June - 23 July)
The presence of Venus in Cancer this week, suggests the time is right for fresh vistas. You are tired of looking out of your window at the same old view, of seeing the familiar round of faces day after day and of your usual routines, that while necessary are hardly inspiring sometimes. This is only a temporary state of affairs most probably, but in the meantime a change of scenery works wonders and gives you a new perspective on the whole affair.
Sagittarius
(23 Nov - 21 Dec)
This week is characterised by a perplexing planetary alignment, involving Saturn in your sign, along with Mercury and Neptune in sharp angle. Mercury pinpoints the tenor, tone and subject matter of your thought processes, while Saturn shows that maybe you are excessively pessimistic in your outlook presently, placing too great an emphasis on the obstacles in your way, while not looking fully at the positives. Mercury in your opposite sign brings close relationships to the forefront, while Neptune suggests the gap between your ideal situation and how you’re living presently, proves more discouraging than motivational.
Capricorn
(22 Dec - 20 Jan)
The entry of Venus into your sign, doesn’t suggest an influence that will one day witness you waking up in astonishment, at how this planet has transformed your life forever. For one thing, Venus transits through your sign once every year, so trends that are more infrequent and don’t hit home quite so often, are generally more significant in the great scheme of things. Yet faced with a choice between this and any other celestial visitor, you would be hard-pressed to pick a better house guest, excepting maybe Jupiter.
Improving relationships characterise this week, especially from Thursday. This implies luck lies around the corner for those who are single and willing, while even in associations where no romance is ever likely to materialise, people seem rather more amenable. If you’re already in a committed liaison, you’ll notice a reassuring sense of contentment permeate the atmosphere prevailing between you, along with a feeling of togetherness that proves most advantageous the more resources you can hold in common.
Leo
Aquarius
(24 July - 23 Aug)
It is hard tackling the confusion that surrounds your priorities at the moment. You have the feeling that if you could just be clearer, about which factors are non-negotiable heading forwards, then you would be in a stronger position to figure out what can be wound down and excised from your schedule. You are determined not to compromise on the freedom to be yourself, even if this means letting go of other objectives, in order to concentrate on whatever is left behind. But it will help to remember, you don’t have to make these decisions alone.
Virgo
Pisces
The atmosphere at home appears forbidding and there is plenty of work to be done, that’ll mean a not inconsiderable outlay in terms of both your money and energy. Others don’t seem to appreciate the full gravity of the situation and you are left feeling this is a burden you have to shoulder alone, firstly when it comes to pinpointing a resolution and secondly, ensuring this eventuates afterwards. While on a superficial level, your relationships are a source of comfort, those with whom you are closely involved seem aloof and hard to pin down.
Nearly everything we do in life is the result of our habits. The good ones bring peace, joy and power into our lives, and the bad ones steal our peace and joy and prevent our power driving us forward. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit Habits are formed when actions are tied to a trigger by consistent repetition so that when the trigger happens, you have an automatic urge to do the action. From nail biting to cell phone addiction, procrastination to overspending, bad habits seem to outnumber the good ones. Unfortunately, we pay a price for bad habits that outweighs the immediate gratification that they bring. Experts say that at least forty per cent of what we do is solely the result of habit, which is why it is so important to make good habits and break bad ones. Some examples: • When you wake up (trigger), you switch kettle on (habit). • When you get to work (trigger), you check your email (habit). • When you get stressed (trigger), you eat junk food (habit). Our lives are filled with these trigger-habit combos, often without our being aware of them. If you drive home from work every weekday following the same route, you probably often drive by making turns without thinking about it, because of constant repetition. How did these habits form? 1. Through consistent repetition over the years. 2. They started with actions performed very consciously at first, before they were a habit, and gradually they became more automatic and less conscious. 3. There is a feedback loop that helped us repeat the habit for a good length of time. For example, if you are stressed and then eat junk food, you might get pleasure or comfort (positive feedback), and if you don’t eat the junk food, you remain stressed (negative feedback). So positive feedback for indulging an urge and negative feedback
CHANGE THE HABIT for not indulging it makes to want to do it repeatedly, whenever the trigger happens, which leads to the formation of a habit. The opposite feedback loop exists for many things, including exercise and eating healthy: • If you dislike exercise or are out of shape, then when you exercise it is painful or unpleasant (negative feedback) and much more comfortable if you don’t exercise (positive feedback). • If you dislike healthy food, then when you eat healthy food you think it’s boring, bland, or unpleasant (negative feedback), and when you eat unhealthy food, you enjoy yourself more (positive feedback). And so feedback is normally set up so that you are unlikely to stick with these habits for long enough to actually make them automatic habits. Feedback is instead set up so that many bad habits (eating unhealthy food, being sedentary, doing drugs, surfing the Internet constantly) will be repeated often enough to become habits. Fortunately, we can reverse the feedback loop by engineering our habit environment: The step that many people skip when they fantasize about building a certain habit is they never clearly answer why they want the change to occur. It may seem like a small detail, but it plays a huge role in keeping our motivation up over time 1. Create positive feedback for habits you want to form. Good ways to do that are to start with habits you enjoy and focus on the enjoyment of those habits, create social accountability by telling your friends that you acted on the good habit, and rewarding yourself. 2. Create negative feedback for not doing the habit. Social accountability is a good way to do this — tell your friends you’re going to act on this new habit for 30 days, and for each day you don’t, there will be a negative consequence. 3. Reduce negative feedback for doing the habit. Don’t expect to form habits you persistently dislike — find healthy foods and exercise that you enjoy. Only do the activity you want to make a habit for 3-5 minutes at first
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— so it’s easy and not something you dread. 4. Reduce positive feedback for not doing the habit. If you sit on your butt and don’t exercise, don’t allow yourself to do other pleasurable things. Create negative consequences. Make people get on your case and take away your wireless router and cable TV box, for example. The Change 1. Pick only ONE small, positive habit — A 5-10 minute limit to start with. You will expand it later, but start as small as possible. This is extremely important, because most people make the mistake of doing multiple habits, or trying to do too much with the habit they’re forming, or both. 2. Come up with a plan. Take 1 week to pick your specific habit (start as small as possible), analyzie your behaviours, pick a trigger, plan out how you’ll overcome your obstacles, pick the time of day you’ll implement the habit, plan who your support network will be, create a log for the habit, pick rewards, and decide what your motivations are. Write these down! 3. Do the habit immediately after the trigger for 4-6 weeks. Build in reminders. Try never to skip it. The more consistent you are, the stronger the habit. 4. Build in positive feedback. Focus on enjoyment, make it a game, create competition, do it with a partner or group if possible. Some good ways to build in positive feedback: • Enjoy the habit. This is the best way. If you form a daily habit of having tea, focus on the full enjoyment of that tea as you do the new habit. This is built-in positive feedback, and you’ll look forward to the new habit if you focus on enjoyment. • Announce your success after the habit. After you go for your walk (a new habit), post about it on Facebook, Twitter, and your blog. People congratulate you. You feel great. • Do something enjoyable right after the habit. If you like to check email, but want to write for 10 minutes a day, check email right after you write for 10 minutes 5. Report daily to a social group
(blog, Twitter, Facebook, email, or friends at work), use them for support when things get difficult. When you feel like not doing the habit, have one or more people you can call on for help. A social group is built-in positive feedback, as well as motivation through accountability. A few notes: • Find a group you care about. This might be your friends on Facebook or Twitter. It might be your blog readers. You might have friends, family, or colleagues you can email. It might be an online forum you’re a part of. • If you don’t have such a group, join an appropriate forum online and get to know the people there. There are tons of forums — find one that relates to your habit change. Read the rules of the forum, introduce yourself. Post questions, tell people about your new habit. Pledge to report to them daily. • Every single time you do the habit, report to the group immediately after. When you’re done with your 10-minute run, for example, get into the house, drink a glass of water, and then go to your computer and report it. Or tell your wife and kids if that’s your accountability group. • If you don’t do the habit for some reason, still report it. Commit to reporting either way, no matter what. It will greatly increase your odds of success. 5. Test, adjust, iterate immediately. When you start a habit change, you are testing an approach, and it is very possible it will fail. That’s fine. Knowing that your initial approach didn’t work is good information, and you should use it to adjust your approach, and retry as soon as possible. 6. What kinds of things lead to failure? Just starting the habit and expecting to remember and do it without fail. Missing a day and not doing anything to ensure that doesn’t happen again. 7. Past experiences might have taught you that you are going to have a hard time with habit changes, but actually they were the result of a method that didn’t work — you can change the method. And prove to yourself, one small step of the time, that you are trustworthy and capable of doing this.
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Across (21 Jan - 19 Feb)
As the zodiac’s number one showman, what ought you to do when you are temporarily removed from the spotlight? Are there never any moments when it would profit you, to draw in your horns and contemplate what might suit you best, rather than thinking about your image all the time? With the fortunate and encouraging influence of Venus poised in the sign before yours, it is an opportune and auspicious moment to prepare for the fireworks that will follow, once Venus joins Jupiter in your sign from the first few days of June. This doesn’t necessarily involve a lengthy checklist, but might mean laying a few issues to rest first…
(24 Aug - 23 Sep)
Just a Thought
(20 Feb - 20 Mar)
Carving a niche out for yourself isn’t only about career success. Emotional fulfilment is just as important, although it is less apparent on a superficial level and only really obvious to those who know you well. Some might suggest, that feeling broadly happy with who you are is a necessary prerequisite for finding the appropriate furrow to plough subsequently, since a background of contentment acts as a foundation for everything else. The continuing impact of Neptune in your sign makes you sure of this one minute and wholly unconvinced the next, so it’s handy to have the sounding board, a close partnership can provide…
1. Marine mammal (5) 4. Type of crossword (7) 8. Deviation from the rule (7) 9. Fabric (5) 10. Rubbing or clash (8) 11. Woody plant (4) 13. Egyptian statue (6) 14. Creatures (6) 17. Wander (4) 19. Expert on precious stones (8) 22. Decree (5) 23. Inactivity (7) 24. Victory (7) 25. Larceny (5)
Down 1. Dock (5) 2. Get rid of (7) 3. Fastidious (8) 4. Former name of Sri Lanka (6) 5. Shout (4) 6. Male singing voice (5) 7. Admit to (7) 12. Feeling remorse (8) 13. Glut (7) 15. Take aback (7) 16. Social outcast (6) 18. Excuse (5) 20. Helps to raise dough (5) 21. Molecule (4)
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ST ROCH’S AT CELTIC PARK
FORTY FIVE members from St Roch’s Lunch Club, Young Heart 50 plus Club and St Roch’s Invalid Club attended a celebration event which was held in the Jock Stein lounge at Celtic Park on Wednesday 29 April. They enjoyed light refreshments and entertainment was provided along with a raffle. The Big Lottery
Our Place funding which has invested over £2 million over the last three years in the Royston area has come to an end. For the last three years older people groups in the Royston area have benefitted from a fund specifically for them to improve their physical and mental well-being and overall quality of life. Helen Carberry, 84 who attended
the event said “ Great work to help so may people to get them out and about. I have enjoyed all of the activities and it has personally improved my outlook on life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart” Andrew Muir chairperson of Royston Youth Action stated” The Big Lottery Our Place funding has made a significant impact in tackling
deprivation and has assisted in providing support to organisations in the area to enable them to provide much needed activities and new facilities for local people of all ages. Royston is a much better place to live and work in and efforts will continue to be made to supported those older people clubs who are constituted and have audited accounts”
Liz McIlroy Older People Development Worker Royston Youth Action” It has been my privilege to establish the Young at Heart 50 plus club along with local residents over the last 3 years at the Rainbow Hall. This Club and all of the other clubs help older people in the community and everyone has enjoyed many of the joint activities organised over the years”
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Jen C’s Makeup I specialise in wedding make-up so I am always needing a brilliant waterproof mascara and have tried many over the years, now that the summer holidays are in full swing I’m sure you to will be on the look out for the perfect waterproof mascara to wear at the pool or on the humid nights. Hay fever sufferers will also benefit to switching to a waterproof mascara for those tricky months that we will no doubt have to come. Lancome Hypnose Waterproof Mascara RRP £22.50 I love this mascara as it is designed to give you up to
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six time thicker lashes that are perfectly separated. The biggest selling point for me is that when it sets it stays soft, this allows you to keep on applying more coats depending on the look you want, you can transform your mascara from a day time natural look to a dramatic night time look with out the fear of it flaking or clumping. It has won so many beauty awards so it is not just me that is a big fan of the mascara, in my opinion it is worth the price tag. Maybelline Falsies Mascara Waterproof RRP £7.99 This mascara has a spoon curler brush that aims to
coat every lash and provide volume. The black is a jet black so great at making the lashes stand out, it’s quick drying so be quick when applying. Only downside to this mascara is I sometimes get excess mascara on the wand that I need to wipe off before applying to lashes to avoid clumping, but all in all a great waterproof mascara for the price!
Andrew Graydon - Hydration Hydration is often overlooked as part of a fat loss goal. How many of you can actually say that you stay well hydrated all the way through the day? Not many I would imagine, as the majority of people would measure as under hydrated. Dehydration can be stopping you from losing as much body fat as you could be, as well as damaging physical activity performance and your body! Dehydration is caused when the body excretes more fluid than you take in. Remember that 2 thirds of our bodies are made up of water, so we need to ensure that we keep ourselves adequately hydrated. It is also important to rehydrate during and after exercise due to the fluid lost in sweat. So how can dehydration affect your performance or fat loss goals? Dehydration can have a detrimental effect on fat loss in many different ways. One way that dehydration can affect fat loss is by slowing metabolism, the rate at which calories are burnt. Your body can also mistake thirst for hungry, thus increasing the chances of snacking and increasing your calorie intake. Dehydration and thirst may cause lethargic feelings and tiredness, which will have a direct effect on physical activity performance. If you can’t perform to your full potential and are unable to optimise the workout then it’s unlikely that you will build as much lean mass or burn as many calories as possible. So what can you do to stay hydrated? The answer is fairly obvious, Drink more water! Measure your fluid intake and aim to slowly increase it by 100ml.You can easily
estimate your fluid intake by drinking from a water bottle and calculating how many times you drink and refill the bottle. Your body is very smart and it can give you loads of different hints to tell you when you are beginning to get dehydrated. The most obvious hint is having a dry mouth and feeling thirsty, this means that you are already dehydrated, so drink some water! To calculate a rough number of how much water you should be drinking per day, you can use the following calculation – Bodyweight in Kilograms divided by 0.024 = Litres per day. I’ll use somebody weighing 70 Kilograms for an example. 70 / 0.024 = 2,916. = 2.9 Litres of water per day. On top of this you should add 750ml-1.5Litres for exercise, depending on the intensity
and duration of the exercise. Remember these are just general calculations and you may need more or less depending on your own body and what you do as part of your daily routine. If you are struggling to consume as much fluid as you should be then remember that we get quite a lot of water from food, so start looking to eat things like cucumber and watermelon to keep yourself hydrated. Andy Graydon – Gym – www.edenfithealth.co.uk
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ALAN Brady 49, originally from the East End of Glasgow and attended Rogerfield primary and Lochend secondary schools. Alan left school at fifteen years of age with no qualifications and started an apprenticeship as a blacksmith. Jobs were very hard to come by in the 1980s and it seemed the logical decision at the time.
While at both primary, and secondary schools Alan loved drama, even although this meant being pretty much bullied on a daily basis. In those days it was totally unacceptable for a wee guy from a housing scheme to love drama so much. The fascination with theatre never left him though, and any chance to see shows both amateur and professional were
grabbed with both hands. Over the last two years he has written five short plays (four of which he performed in) that have been show at various locations in Glasgow City centre. Recently Alan has written a full length, two act play called “Turn a Different Corner” which will be performed in Webster’s Theatre on Great Western Road. The dates for the performances being September 29th-October 3rd inclusive. There are further East End connections as Lewis Smith, the actor playing the lead role still attends St Andrews High School while Director and Actor Deborah Young as well as leading lady Isabella Baronello are former pupils of Bannerman High. A brief introduction to the play The play centres around a young man, given community service for carrying a knife. He is sent to a homeless unit where he encounters four main characters. Through conversations with the young man the audience get to find out that these are real people with fears, worries, problems and tragedy. The audience will experience what their lives were like before their downward spiral into isolation. They will also get a glimpse of what it’s like being totally destitute. It is a really gritty play with some swearing and Alan has voluntarily added a 15 cert to the play. Ultimately though, it is still at discretion of parents
to determine the maturity of the younger people wishing to see the play. Alans hope is that the audience will take the message, that it’s never too early, or too late to build or follow a dream. Emmaus (the homeless charity that works) will be distributing leaflets etc on show nights to raise awareness of the work that they do. There will also be homeless and ex homeless people in the audience. Alan invites every high school in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire to send senior students along with a view of raising awareness and hopefully fostering a sense of compassion and empathy among young people Play synopsis and booking details http://www.cottiers. com/events/turn-different-corner-2015-09-29/
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With Mark Johnson
SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE NOW that we’re moving into summer and we’re getting the better weather, it’s time to start thinking about festival season. I’ve put together a guide to the festivals in the city and a few suggestions further afield if you’re planning on getting out of town. This year’s Southside Fringe hosts 170 events in 41 venues over the south side of the city and runs from 8th May until 24th May. Starting with the opening night at The Rum Shack, there are a host of events including Fringe Ceilidh, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus, a workshop with Jazz Choir Scotland , Folk At The Fringe in The Old Barn, Pollok Park, a Hip Hop Night and an all day Musical Marathon at Jayz Bar before closing with the Southside Fringe Grand Finale at Govanhill Baths. For techno and house music lovers, Electric Frog and Pressure’s Riverside festival is held on 29th and 30th of May at the Riverside Museum. The outdoor festival features some of the top names in dance music including Ricardo Villalobos, Sven Väth, Carl Craig, Joy Orbison, Slam and Optimo. Scotland’s longest running dance festival, Coloursfest returns to Braehead Arena on 6th June with the focus on techno, house and trance with a lineup including Showtek, Steve Aoki, Headhunterz, Dannic, Will Sparks, Aly & Fila, Aandrew Rayel, Pure NRG (live), George Bowie, Kutski, Tidy Boys, Scott Project, Zac Waters, Matt Watkins performing over six arenas. The West End Festival kicks off on 8th June and runs until 28th June, with over 40 venues this year’s is the biggest yet. With events ranging from
folk sessions in bars like The Lismore, the RSNO Chorus and Dunbartonshire Concert Band at St. Mary’s Cathedral to The Oran Mor All-dayer on 21st June with the likes of Aidan Moffat & Bill Wells, The Phantom Band, RM Hubbert, Tuff Love, De Rosa, The Dirty Beggars and Ultras there will be something for everyone. The centrepiece of the festival is the Festival Sunday parade on 7th June which hosts 50 street entertainers, extensive food and craft markets, a family playground, live music and street cafes. Glasgow’s Mela festival, Scotland’s biggest free multicultural festival, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year at Kelvingrove Park on June
Live review: Dave Arcari King Tut’s 25th April TAKING to the stage with his National steel resonator guitars and his banjo, Dave Arcari made a statement straight from the off with his feral stage antics. Playing a selection of tunes from his latest recording “Whisky in my blood” and his back catalogue, including “Devil’s Left Hand” and “Nobody’s Fool” Arcari kept the crowd enthralled with his shouts of “come on” between lines of songs and punctuating songs with shots of whisky.
14th. With a diverse programme of colourful music and dance performances representing cultures from across the world, as well as family activities, stalls selling gifts, accessories, textiles, clothes and more, and a mouth-watering range of quality world foods to taste the festival is set to be the biggest and best yet. Glasgow Jazz Festival runs from 23rd June through to 28th June. With a mixture of performances and discussions the Jazz festival aims to open people’s eyes to the musical form. Highlights include seven time Grammy winner Gladys Knight at Royal Concert Hall on 25th June, Average White Band guitarist and singer
His slide style is reminiscent of the original delta bluesman with a more modern twist, adding an overdrive pedal to add grit and a sound more like Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page or Link Wray than Robert Johnson. Keeping the crowd in his palm, at one point he went unplugged and said “I’m going to do a slow one.” He started the song, paused for a second and turned to the audience and said “F*ck that!!” with a smile before plugging in his resonator and going back to the high energy slide blues that is his signature sound. I’ve had the privilege to see Dave Arcari several times and without doubt he’s Scotland’s top blues musician and a regular on the festival scene worldwide. If wild, raw blues is your thing he’s a must see.
Hamish Stewart and his band at The Rio Club on 26th June, the acid jazz of the James Taylor Quartet on 27th June and The Family Stone at O2 ABC on 28th June. Magner’s Summer Nights is a series of concerts across six dates at the iconic Kelvingrove bandstand. Kicking off on 6th August with King Creosote performing From Scotland with Love, the festival also hosts Roddy Frame on 7th August and Glasvegas on 8th August. There is then a break of a fews days before Joan Armatrading performs on 13th August, followed by Ben Folds and Ymusic on 14th August before finishing up with Echo and the Bunnymen on 15th August.
For fans of the bagpipes, the week long Piping Live! festival runs from 10th to 16th August encompassing traditional and contemporary pipe music. Free events in George Square throughout the week in addition to a host of events in various venues supplement what is regarded as many as the main event – The World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on 14th and 15th August. Out of Town Scotland’s biggest festival, T in the Park moves this year to Strathallan Castle, Stirlingshire and will take place on 10th – 12 July. Headlined by Kasabian, David Guetta, Avicii, The Libertines, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and
Live review: Public Service BroadcastingABC 2nd May PUBLIC Service Broadcasting are a four piece group who use historical video and audio samples over the top of their music to tell stories. Hitting the stage in matching grey shirts J. Wilgoose Esq, guitarist, keyboardist and banjoist, used samples to communicate with the crowd. Paying tracks from their latest LP “The Race For Space” interspersed with older songs they
The Prodigy, this year is poised to take the famous T in the Park spirit to a new location. The Wickerman Festival takes place near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway on 24th and 25th July. With a bill containing The Waterboys, Squeeze, Example, Jimmy Cliff, Stereo MCs, The Sugarhill Gang, Julian Cope and Neneh Cherry through to emerging Scottish talent Halfrican and Hector Bizerk there’s something for everyone at this popular south of Scotland festival. Wickerman also has the bonus of being child friendly, unlike some of the bigger festivals. The Solus stage hosts some of the best emerging talent including Miaoux Miaoux, Man of Moon and C Duncan. Mugstock is a new festival held at Mugdock Country Park, East Dunbartonshire on 7th - 9th August. Acts announced so far include guitar virtuoso Preston Reed, Dave Arcari, Siobhan Wilson, Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5 and The Girobabies. Electric Fields is a one day festival held at Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway on Saturday 29th August. Headlined by King Creosote, the supporting acts include The Phantom Band, PAWS, Randolph’s Leap, Golden Teacher, Pronto Mama, United Fruit and Crash Club. Kintyre Songwriters Festival has been gaining a reputation as one of Scotland’s most credible micro festivals. Held in Campbeltown, Argyll on 29th-31st May, the line up this year includes Kathryn Joseph, Colin MacLeod, Angus Munro, Charlotte Brimner, Miss Irenie Rose, The Gilchristians and a host of artists local to Kintyre.
inhabit similar territory to Arcade Fire at times, on their older tracks and more into all out krautrock and synthesizer based prog in the style of Jean Michel Jarre at times. The usual setup saw drummer Wrigglesworth at the front of the stage, in front of the percussionist/bassist and the large screens showing the archive footage they sample for their content. An unusually civilised gig, there were no people talking, no cameras in the air and no one video which was a refreshing change for gigs. The crowd were receptive to most of the set but were clearly waiting for recent NEU! influenced single “Go” - heavily playlisted on BBC Radio 6 music - along with cosmonaut themed funk number “Gagarin” which ended the set on a high note.
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A REPORT has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in connection with three alleged housebreakings in the Dennistoun area on Wednesday 22 April 2015. The properties were targeted during the day when householders were out. Officers are keen to hear from residents in the Dennistoun and Haghill areas who witnessed these incidents or who were suspicious of anyone’s actions in those areas or answered their door to someone in unusual circumstances to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at London Road Police Office on the non-emergency number, 101.
SERIAL DOMESTIC ABUSER SENTENCED TO LENGTHY JAIL TERM
THIRTY nine year old Thomas Laird is facing 10 years in jail and an order of lifelong restriction following his conviction and sentencing for a catalogue of domestic abuse offences against several partners. The conviction and sentencing follows a lengthy investigation by Police Scotland’s national Domestic Abuse Taskforce, which began in 2013. The investigation was assisted by several of Laird’s previous partners, all of whom had suffered serious physical abuse at the hands of Laird. Today, he is finally being held to account for his actions. Detective Chief Inspector Samantha McCluskey of Police Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Taskforce said today: “Today represents the culmination of a lengthy investigation, which was greatly assisted by Laird’s previous partners, who all had received regular, systematic violent
abuse from him, over an 18 year period. Not all of these incidents had been reported to police, and no doubt Laird thought he could continue to evade prosecution. It is thanks to the bravery of his victims that we were able to catalogue his violent history, and ultimately, bring him to justice. May I take this opportunity to remind people that domestic abuse is not acceptable, and will not be tolerated by Police Scotland. We will continue with our efforts to trace perpetrators of this type of crime, and we remain focused on targeting these repeat and serial offenders across the country. I would urge anyone who may be subjected to domestic abuse to contact police on 101 or via the third party reporting – you do not have to be a victim – we can get you the help you deserve.”
YOUTH VOLUNTEERING SCHEME GOES NATIONWIDE
A unique volunteering scheme set up to encourage citizenship and skills amongst young people is going nationwide after successful pilots and a funding boost. Police Scotland Youth Volunteer (PSYV) groups, which are supported by Young Scot and YouthLink Scotland, will expand to all 14 territorial divisions over the coming month. And funding has been secured which means that a further seven groups are expected to be in place by December 2015. By December next year the total will be 35 PYSV teams and more than 1000 youth and adult volunteers. It’s a year since the first 100 PSYV volunteers from groups in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow “passed out” at a recognition ceremony at Tulliallan, building on the success of a fledgling PSYV initiative in Cumnock, Ayrshire. Currently there are 120 young people volunteering in the programme, supported by 35 adult leaders; by the end of April this will increase to 336 youth volunteers and 112 adult leaders. Since then, the youth vol-
unteers have embarked on a series of engagements including to the Commonwealth Games and Junior Ryder Cup, as well as supporting local policing events. This year they’re also gearing up for summer stints at T in the Park, The Open, Wickerman Festival and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Funding totalling £97,000 secured via the Scottish Government and Libor fines – monies released to the police from fines levied on banks – means that more youth volunteers will be recruited by the end of the year taking the total to 420 and by the end of next year to 840 young people. By that time it is anticipated there will be more than 200 adult volunteers in place. Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Mawson, who has led the PSYV project, said: “Young people from across those communities where we ran pilot groups have had a great year where they have learned many skills and enjoyed experiences which help instil values of citizenship and public service. “The success of those groups means we are now in position to be able to introduce a further nine groups in other places so that every policing division in Scotland has a PSYV team. Those new groups will be in: Alloa, Paisley, Motherwell, Inverness, Livingston, Dumbarton, Dunfermline, Fraserburgh and Stranraer. And there are more groups in the pipeline destined for other communities. “The principles of volunteering and engaging positively with young people in our communities are strongly-held by Police Scotland. As we move forward with recruiting for new volunteers, I believe this expansion is a further demonstration of the strength of connection between policing and local communities.” As well as recruiting young volunteers, the groups will also require adult volunteers to co-ordinate activities locally. Inspector Craig Rankine, who manages the PSYV programme, said: “This is a fantastic way for young people to become involved in positive volunteering opportunities across the country, contribute
to their local community and develop as individuals. “The experience to date has been an entirely positive one for all involved. The young people who have volunteered have provided feedback around the experiences they’ve gained and the skills they’ve been able to develop through a structured programme of activities linked to local policing. The scheme is a significant commitment by Police Scotland to engage positively with young people in the communities which we serve. “Working closely with partners in Young Scot, YouthLink Scotland, the Scottish Government and the National Volunteer Police Cadet team from England and Wales, the programme highlights the positive and often unseen contribution that young people bring to our towns and cities.” Louise Macdonald OBE, Chief Executive of Young Scot, said: “Our partnership programme with Police Scotland for Youth Volunteers gives young people such amazing opportunities to get involved in their communities and be part of something inspiring. The pilot scheme was a fantastic success with young people telling us that being involved in the programme made them feel so much more confident in
themselves and their ability to make a difference to topics like community safety and inter-generational relationships. “We are hugely excited that the initiative will be rolled out across all 14 Police divisions in Scotland and look forward to seeing even more amazing young role models making a positive impact in local communities across the country.” YouthLink Scotland’s Jim Sweeney added: “We are delighted to be partners in this exciting development. We feel it is a good fit for so many young people, allowing them to take positive action both for themselves and the community. We are pleased that we can use our expertise and experience to help deliver training to the volunteers and to accredit the young people’s learning.” Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Mathieson said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to become more involved in their local community and to learn about the essential work Police Scotland does on a day to day basis. This scheme could even discover the future of policing in Scotland by inspiring these volunteers to go on to become police officers themselves or lead the way in to other positive destinations volunteers may not have pre-
viously considered. “The Scottish Government is proud to support this initiative and we look forward to seeing even more youth and adult volunteers on the streets of Scotland in the coming months.” Vic Emery, Chair of the Scottish Police Authority, said: “We are delighted that the Libor funding, secured by Scottish Government, will enable the PSYV groups to be expanded across Scotland following the outstanding success of the pilots. It is crucially important that Police Scotland engage with young people and PSYV provides a unique opportunity to build links between policing and the young in our local communities.”
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Political Forum
Dr Don’s View
The column which cuts though the garnish
SO, what happened? Did the silent majority arise from their complacency and decide enough was enough of Ed’s economic fantasies, or did the UKIP vote tip the balance? Could it have been the scare stories of a Labour Party held to ransom by a rampant tartan horde which had no candidates the English could vote against, a party which is not represented in England, but who might be in the position to control parliamentary proceedings? Scary stuff indeed! That must have driven the silent majority to the les bleu like lemmings. However, it may have been the timely call to the colours of Boris Johnson with his Churchillian prose reminding us of the bad old days of Kinnock and Benn with their groveling to the unions taking us to the verge of a failed pseudo socialist state, or was it his exposé of the shadowy characters hiding in the wings of the Labour Party, to wit Ken Livingstone, who tried to turn London into a Marxist haven for every socially deviant group, or could it have been the fear of his ‘Ajockalypse Now’ It might have been that Mr and Mrs Joe Voter wanted more than David’s economic statistics to get them through the next 5 years? At least we all know what happened in Scotland. 45% of Scots felt they had been cheated out of the referendum for independence and there was anger, and an angry Scot is not a pretty sight. That anger was vented on the Labour Party, Gordon Brown and Jim Murphy for joining forces with the Tories and Liberals to defeat the vote. This anger has been skillfully harnessed by Nicola Sturgeon to transform the SNP from a national party into an international party now capable of taking on
the big boys at Westminster. There is now a real fear in the corridors of power that, with the rise of the minority parties, particularly the SNP, the two party division of political influence is dead and buried. Cameron has stated that “it is a frightening prospect to envisage a political party from one part of the county being able to alter the political direction of the Government of the United Kingdom.” He is already preparing for the worst by setting up what is to be called the” Carlisle Principal’ which will monitor the Scottish parliament to ensure the Scots do not get any unfair advantages. How’s that for a panic mode? I just hope Nicola takes up my suggestion for the new Scottish MPs to arrive on the opening day of parliament in full highland dress. Now the fun begins. The margin is too small for anyone to effectively govern, it would be a constitutional nightmare, and with so many minority parties promoting their own agendas there would be legislative paralysis. Add to that the threat of a vote of ‘no confidence’ hanging over their heads like a sword of Damocles, and we have a recipe for chaos. So, in the next few days, who will reach out to whom for support? The Conservatives can forget the SNP, Nicola has ruled that out in no uncertain terms. What about the Tories tying up with Liberals again but without any survivors from the last coalition? David would hate that, but will he have any choice? Maybe Ed will have to eat humble pie and, despite Ed Balls rhetoric that there is “an absolute firewall between the Labour party and the SNP”, condescend to having a chat with Nicola/ Alex without whose support his reign would be precarious to say the least. However, the
CROSSWORD ANSWERS Across 1. Whale 4. Cryptic 8. Anomaly 9. Linen 10. Friction 11. Tree 13. Sphinx 14. Beasts 17. Roam 19. Lapidary 22. Edict 23. Inertia 24. Triumph 25. Theft
Down 1. Wharf 2. Abolish 3. Exacting 4. Ceylon 5. Yell 6. Tenor 7. Confess 12. Penitent 13. Surfeit 15. Startle 16. Pariah 18. Alibi 20. Yeast 21. Atom
SNP will have to be careful not to be seen to get too close and be seen as the Scottish arm of the Labour party. They would not want blood on their hands from the carnage of the Labour Party being brought down and having to call another election. Whilst we are waiting for the courting rituals to begin, let’s take a look at what pledges both parties have attracted votes on. I suggest you cut this out, stick it on your fridge door, and see how many are implemented in the first six months. The Labour Party Capping of energy prices, Capping and taxing of banker’s bonuses: The mansion tax : 25 hours of free childcare: No more zero hours employment: £12 billion for the NHS and 1000 more nurses: Rents freeze: Minimum wage raised to £8.00: Trident re-
newed. No benefits for non EU immigrants: 50% income tax: Erasing the bedroom tax: Abolishing non-dom tax status: Teachers in underperforming schools to receive higher salaries: Lowering of University fees. One to one midwife service: 200.000 new homes, 5% tax on football TV rights : Exemption of stamp duty. Raising of welfare spending by £600m: Freezing of business rates. Rents pegged to inflation: jobs guarantees for the under 25 unemployed And all this without borrowing ? The Conservatives An in-out referendum on EU membership: Cancellation of inheritance tax: 3 days of paid volunteering: Lloyds Bank shares sell off: £8 billion for the NHS: 200.000 new starter homes: Freeze on rail fares: Raising income tax thresholds: Closure of hate
preacher mosques: English only votes for English policies. Tax relief on savers: 1.3 million tenants given rent to buy: Cutting of benefits for EU migrants: Scrapping of human rights laws: 3 million apprenticeships If you find yourself believing, or wanting to believe in this coming utopia, and that all the above will happen, just remember, both the Tories and The Labour Party have signed up to £38billion of public sector spending cuts next year. I am no economist, but something doesn’t add up in my jotter. Whatever the outcome, stand by your beds for possibly three weeks of political uncertainty and horse trading as the two main parties tussle for power. It all comes down to whoever can secure sufficient support to vote the Queen’s speech through
on May 27th. Failure will mean another election. In the meantime, David Cameron can stay in office as caretaker till it’s sorted out. Predictions- If The Labour Party are not able to form a Government, Ed will not resign ,but there are many members of his party who did not vote for him in the leadership battle, and who will be sufficiently underwhelmed by his performance to see him ousted, If Cameron is unable to form a Government, he will resign and be replaced by Boris Johnson who will lead the Tories back to power within 12 months. There will be no need for a second referendum on independence; Scotland will be encouraged by the English to secede from the Union. Watch this space. Dr Don.
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ST ROCH Juniors revealed the successful nominations for their end-of-season player for the Quarter-Finals of the awards last Saturday. sponsored Euroscot EngiMark Mathieson was voted neering Central League Cup, Player of the Year and Players’ writes TOM SCOTT. Player of the Year. A number of Second Round Jordan Logan is Top pairings have still to be cleared Goalscorer, and Darryl Naup as a result of postponeismith took the Goal of the ments, but once those are setSeason trophy. tled East and North Glasgow clubs will feature. DRAW: Wishaw Juniors or Blantyre Vics v Carluke Rovers or Renfrew Juniors or Glasgow East and North News Greenock Juniors; Maryhill Juniors or Thorniewood United v St Roch or Ashfield Juniors ; Yoker Athletic or Kirkintilloch Rob Roy v Royal Albert or Dunipace Juniors or Arthurlie Juniors; Vale of Clyde or Clydebank (holders) or Benburb Juniors v Cumbernauld United or www.thegenn.co.uk Forth Wanderers or Petershill Juniors. Dates to be arranged.
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CRANHILL United A.F.C. have won the Fosters Scottish Amateur Trophy, writes TOM SCOTT. In a repeat of last season’s Final meeting at Energy Assets Arena, Livingston, United defeated holders Harvester A.F.C. 2-0.
CHAMPIONS MAKE IMPRESSIVE START
CHAMPIONS Mount Vernon made an impressive start on the opening night of the newly sponsored GENN Newspaper Glasgow Eastern Bowling League, writes JACK HIGH. In a repeat of last season’s title play-off, Mount Vernon defeated Division One opponents, Foxley Bowling Club, 7-4. Newly-promoted BAILLIESTON and NORTH BRITISH both suffered defeats in Division One. SANDYHILLS, relegated into Division Two, recorded a superb 10-0 win against Tollcross. RESULTS: Division One - Whitevale 5, Blackhill 5; Mount Vernon 7, Foxley 4; Carmyle 7, Shettleston 2; Garrowhill 7, Baillieston 2; Rutherglen 8, North British 3. Division Two - Kirkhhill 7, Chryston 4; Springburn 3, St Rollox 8; Parkhead 4, Belvedere 4; Springboig 8, Riddrie 3; Tollcross 0, Sandyhills 10. * SECRETARY Alex Morrison is reminding all clubs to contact him by telephone numbers have been distributed - with their results immediately after every Friday night fixture.
JUNIORS IN DOUBLE WEST CUP EXIT
SHETTLESTON and PETERSHILL both made a Third Round exit from the sponsored New Coin Holdings West Of Scotland Cup on Saturday, writes TOM SCOTT. Town went down 4-0 against Pollok at Greenfield Park. The pair had previously met twice in the Super First Division this season - one win apiece and netted 12 goals between them. League leaders Pollok could not have asked for a better start, when Jamie Darroch netted in 3 minutes. Top scorer Davie Winters made it 2-0 after 53 minutes, and Ryan McCann added their third goal eight minutes later. McCann was sent off following a second yellow card, but ‘Lok still managed another goal through Tam Hanlon six minutes from time. Pollok advanced into the last eight against Wishaw Juniors, who beat Blantyre Vics 4-3 on penalty kicks (1-1). Over at Guys Meadow, Cumbernauld United proved their victory over Peasy in the Third Round last year (penalties) was no fluke. The New Town club produced a stunning first half display, which resulted in goals from McGuigan (7 mins), Carroll (12), and Dickson (25). Petershill failed to find a way past Cumbernauld, who now play Arthurlie in the Quarter-Finals. Meanwhile, ASHFIELD JUNIORS, already relegated for the third successive season, completed their 26-game programme in the Central District First Division with a 5-1 home defeat against Renfrew. Scott Arthur netted four of the visitors’ goals. Ashfield won only two domestic games - against Maryhill and Lesmahagow – and conceded 111 goals.
FOXLEY Bowling Club celebrated a stylish opening day - determined to build on last year’s Centenary season, writes TOM SCOTT. The green was bathed in sunshine as President Andrew Shea invited his partner, Yvonne Kimbley, to open the green. Secretary Bill Campbell, Vice President Willie Gilligan and Lady President Grace McGill were also part of the ceremony, and they wished all members plus invited guests a successful season. Foxley members were joined by regulars from other local clubs, and further afield - including their good friends at Uddingston, Cardonald and Paisley Victoria Bowling clubs. It was fantastic to see the green full and everyone enjoying themselves in what should be a another fine year for the
East End club. President Andrew stated “I am absolutely honoured to be President of the best Bowling Club around. After the success of our Centenary year, we have an opportunity to continue to engage with members, and also open the club up to the local community.” Foxley plan to run a number of Community Days throughout the season. The first took place on Saturday, 2nd May. These days will run in conjunction with Bowls Scotland’s ‘Try Bowls’ campaign, which has been receiving widespread media coverage. The club is also looking forward to engaging with the local community, primary and secondary schools, and show just how enjoyable the sport of bowls can be.
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CITY SAY FAREWELL TO CLUB LEGEND GLASGOW City F.C. players, officials and supporters paid a fitting tribute to record goalscorer, Suzanne Lappin, in her final appearance with the Scottish champions, writes TOM SCOTT. Made captain for the day, Lappin, who won every possible domestic honour with the club, led her team to a comprehensive 12-0 SWPL victory over luckless Inverness City. Having previously netted 230 goals, Suzanne bagged another counter in her 259th outing with last season’s domestic treble-winners, and will now devote more time on family and work commitments. Her moment of glory came after 67 minutes. Leanne Ross sent over a great cross which found Lappin at the back post, and the City Number 10 beat Inverness goalkeeper Kim Jappy to make the score 11-0. Suzanne was substituted five minutes from time, and received a tremendous standing ovation from team-mates, coaching staff and supporters.
their reserve James Sarjeant who took a fall in his second heat and had to be withdrawn from the meeting. He was taken to hospital as a precaution but had walked into the ambulance at the track, following his spill, and was successfully released afterwards. Tigers co-promoter Colin Hamilton hailed the first staging of the meeting a success. He said: “The weather obviously threatened, for a short time, to play its part. But it turned out to be a nice afternoon. “Dimitri did well - he won three of his four races to qualify - and just got pipped in the final by Nicki Barrett. It came down to a final with Dimitri, Barrett, Alex Edberg and Alex Davies - so it was a good standard of final. “There were some interesting things in the meeting as well young Bradley Wilson-Dean got nine points in the qualify-
ing. He showed he had some ability, so that was good for the fans to see. “James Sarjeant won his first heat and then had a crash when Hynek Stichauer locked up in front of him and he couldn’t avoid him. He went to hospital for a check-up. That was a bit of a downside but it was a decent meeting that showed different riders to what some of the fans would normally see. “James’ visit to hospital was just precautionary for his shoulder.” The meeting was also a chance for new Glasgow No 8 and local lad Ryan Macdonald to test himself against more advanced riders, and although he only managed two points, fans were encouraged by his performance. Glasgow came close to gaining a point at Armadale during their Friday night fixture, but just missed out with a 50-42 defeat.
PRESENTATION to Suzanne Lappin from Club bosses Carol Anne Stewart (left) and Laura Montgomery. Photo - Andy Buist.
ASHFIELD WASHOUT
SUZANNE LAPPIN (orange kit)... in action during her final appearance for Glasgow City F.C. Photo - Andy Buist.
SANDYHILLS MEMBERS BOOST SANDYHILLS Bowling Club have received a boost with the recruitment of five new members. The East End club, founded in 1930, recently held their Opening Day in good weather. Liz McDonald, wife of Club President John McDonald, delivered the jack and the open-
BARRETT NICKS IT AT THE LAST
WORKINGTON Comet Nicki Barrett shot past home favourite Dimitri Berge to take the inaugural Peugeot Open at Ashfield. The 25-year-old Dane got the better of Frenchman Berge in a competitive final that also featured Alex Davies of Scunthorpe and Berwick’s Alex Edberg. Until that point, Berge, 19, had racked up the biggest points total with 11 from his four rides, ahead of Barrett on 10. But it was the Workington reserve who took the spoils as he went round Berge on the second bend in the opening lap of the final heat. Elsewhere, there was an impressive showing by Bradley Wilson-Dean, the National League star who is tipped for big things, as he scored nine and only missed out in the semi-final. However, the host club were delighted to hear good news on
ing two bowls in a great afternoon enjoyed by members and guests. Sandyhills played their first friendly against Foxley Bowling Club. President John McDonald welcomed his opposite number, Andrew Shea, to the greens. A keen encounter took place
before Foxley won by 68 shots to 63. Sandyhills have confirmed a second friendly at nearby Shettleston on Saturday, May 30. * Around the Greens will be featuring a round-up of news items from Sandyhills Bowling Club next month.
SUNDAY’S speedway meeting between Glasgow Tigers and Rye House Rockets was postponed due to rain. The fixture was called off in the morning after overnight downpours had left the track
waterlogged. With further wet weather predicted for the rest of the afternoon, the decision was taken to put the meeting off before riders and fans had started to travel to the Peugeot Ashfield Stadium.
MEMORIAL WIN HAGHILL A.F.C. have reached their third Semi-Final this season following Sunday’s 3-0 victory against Cellar Bar in the Billy Harkness Memorial Cup. Scorers: Richard Perriss, Man of the Match Marc Murphy and Calvin Scolin.
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v Aberdeen (3pm). Both games at Ainslie Park, Edinburgh. SWF West Under-15 League Cup, Semi-Finals-Celtic 14s v Glasgow City and Central Girls or Celtic 15s v Rangers. ST ROCH Juniors recently
staged an excellent Charity Day at James McGrory Park. GLASGOW East B.C. defeated Barrhead Yellow 1999’s 4-2 on penalty-kicks (2-2) in a cracking PJDYFL League Cup tie.
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FOCUS - GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL FINNART PRAISE CUP SUPPORT FINNART coaches have praised the backing their Under-15 squad received at the Blackpool Cup, writes TOM SCOTT. The Bridgeton team defeated Glenrothes Strollers 4-2 on penalties (0-0 full-time) in an all-Scottish final. Speaking exclusively to GENN Sport, Jamie McGowan admitted: “It was a great weekend on and off the park. “The parents and supporters we had down with us played a big part in our success. On behalf of the backroom staff and players, I would like to say a massive thanks.” Sidelined defender Eoghan Kenny made a surprise visit to the sunny holiday re-
sort on Easter Monday, and Jamie added: “When you have a popular lad like him travelling down with his leg strapped up to surprise us before the final - and the reaction of the other players - you know you have something very special. “Our biggest thank-you goes to the players. We have the best group of boys we could hope for. The mix of boys is varied, but the connections are brilliant.” Meanwhile, Finnart’s 2000 age group have received a number of well-done messages since the final. The list includes a text from their good friend and Scotland midfielder, James McArthur, after his club (Crystal Palace) defeated Manchester City.
FINNART coaches Joseph Madden, Mark McKenzie and Jamie McGowan celebrate the Under-15 team success at Blackpool.
SPOTLIGHT - AMATEUR FOOTBALL WELCOME to another roundup from clubs involved at grassroots level.We continue to feature general team news, non-competitive action and small-sided games. FINNART have evolved a system which will develop and progress young talent. Jamie Marr, a Coach at 2007 level, revealed what has been taking place. He said: “ Currently we have around 30 kids, aged 2-3 years, attending Mini Kickers on a Tuesday evening at Dalmarnock Primary School. It is a pay-at-the-door rate of just £1. “This year saw a 2008s squad, who are playing Fun Fours at Toryglen, while our 2007s have stepped up from Fun Fours to Super Fives, and have been outstanding. “The 2006 kids also started this year, and participate in 7-a-side matches at Toryglen. Week-by-week the boys are improving and getting results.” On the subject of our new GRASSROOTS COVERAGE, Jamie said: “ A massive thank-you from myself and other coaches. The work you do is very much appreciated by me personally and also from all of our boys (2007), and parents. Thanks Tom.” Thanks to Jamie, our exclusive photograph shows happy Mini Kickers at Dalmarnock. Top Row - Lewis Newall, Allexis Faulds, Alan McInnes, Carter McEwan, Flip Lokeciejenska, Casper Kowalczyk, Lucie Marr and Kyle Roy. Front - Taylor Faulds, Kacper Stegner, Nyla Young, Lucy Spence, Jay Reilly and Ryan Patrick. RESULTS ROUNDUP: BUDHILL FOOTBALL ACADEMY:
2009 Yellow. Game 1. A 2-2 draw. Game 2. Lost 4-1. Game 3. Lost 2-1. Game 4. A 1-1 draw. 2009 Orange. Three wins and a draw. 2009 White. As a team, their passing is coming on well, positional sense and shutting down players continues to improve. 2007. No games played. Poor attendance during recent holidays contributed to the cancellation. 2006 Orange. Lost 10-5. 2005 Orange. Had a free week. 2005 White. Lost 7-5. Great improvement since coaches Jamie Allingham and Robert Paterson took over. The pair have brought a great buzz to this age group. 2004 White. Winning streak came to an end. 2004 Orange. Lost 3-2 in a very close game. 2003. Man of the Match in a 7-4 defeat - Lewis McNaught. 2002. Josh McCulloch voted Man of the Match.The boys were fantastic in a great team effort. Kyle Steel scored a brilliant goal straight from a corner kick. BUDHILL Football Academy have new partners in Springhill MOT Station (0141 773 0087). They have sponsored a new strip. FINNART B.C. : 2007. Game 1. Lost 3-0. Top Player Ruari Kenny. Game 2. Won 153. Jack Marr (7), Calum Blair (6), Top Player Zach Fenwick, Aiden Sinclair. Game 3. Lost 4-3. Top Player Mason McCausland (2), Aiden Sinclair. Game 4. lost 3-1. Mason McCausland. Top Player Riley Milliken.
2005. Game 1. Won 5-1. Jay Anderson (3), Matthew Brannigan (2). Game 2. Lost 5-2. Matthew Brannigan, Cuz Wilson. 2004. Game 1. Lost 2-0. Game 2. Won 4-1. Jay Gordon (2), Ryan Smith, Marshall. Mini Kickers. Game 1. Won 3-1. Top Player Millan Kerr (2), David Glackin. Game 2. Lost 2-1. Millan Kerr. Top Player Cole Smith. Game 3. Lost 2-1. Millan Kerr. Top Player David Glackin. SECOND PROGRAMME: 2003. Transition game against Kilbowie as Finnart prepare for 11-a-side football. Some good goals by Guy Bullock, Greg McCluskey, Nathan Steele, Ryan Cadder, Jamie Avery, Liam Hagan and Harvey Mullen. Hopefully a positive run to the end of the 7’s season. 2004. Game 1. Won 3-0. Thomas Reid (2), Jay Gordon. Game 2. a 1-1 draw. Ryan Smith. 2005. Game 1. Lost 5-3. Scott McEwan, Wesley Conde, Matthew Brannigan. Game 2. Won 4-1. Matthew Brannigan,Cruz Wilson, Jay Anderson, Scott McEwan. 2006. Game 1. Won 1-0 Preston Power. Game 2. Lost 4-0. 2007. Game 1. Won 170. Jack Marr (6), Calum Blair (4), Aiden Coll (3), Shaun Frerrickson (3) and Zach Fenwick. Star Player - Ruari Kenny. Game 2. Won 19-1. Jack Marr (6), Zach Fenwick (4), Star Player Aiden Coll (3), Shaun Fredrickson (3), Calum Blair (3). Game 3. Won 5-2. Aiden Sinclair (2), Bradley Nelson, Jack Marr and Star Player Mason McCausland. Game 4. Won 2-1. Star Player Riley Milliken, Jack Marr.
TEN-MAN Finnart Amateurs were twice in front but lost 4-2 against Goldenhill (Clydebank) in the Centenary Cup Final at Fullarton Park, Tollcross. The East End club dominated early exchanges, and Andy Forrest used his pace brilliantly down the right flank. They should have been well in front but only had a Connor McGuire goal to show for all their pressure. Gowdie equalised with a great free kick before half-time. Against the run of play, Ben Mills put Finnart back into the lead, but another superb deadball strike made it 2-2. Goldenhill’s substitute, who had been on the park less than a minute, gave them the lead with a World Cup Final-type strike which left goalkeeper Brian Paton helpless. The now fired-up Clydebank team could have added to their advantage prior to Finnart’s Andy Blair being shown a red card. However, a fourth goal did arrive in stoppage time. Not the best performance from Finnart, and after taking the lead they should have stayed on the front foot. Finnart Man of the Match was
Andy Forrest. HAGHILL A.F.C. are chasing more silverware after a great 3-1 win over Jerviston took them into the Airdrie and Coatbridge League Cup Final against Lochgreen A.F.C. on Sunday, May 24. An action-packed Semi-Final saw ‘Hill and Jerviston each finish with ten men. Link-up play between William Stewart and Man of the Match, Gareth May, allowed James Smith to open the scoring. However, centre-back Martin Fox was judged to have made a last-man tackle minutes later and was red carded. Haghill set-up a counter-attacking move which May finished brilliantly before Jerviston were handed a lifeline, when ‘keeper Davis palmed a flighted cross into his own net. James Smith finally put the cup-tie to bed in another great move which involved Craig Davis, William Stewart and Gareth May. BELLGROVE have confirmed they are taking part in a Charity Game/ Tournament to celebrate the memory of founder member Robert Baird Cambuslang Rangers’ Somervell Park will host what
should be an excellent event on Saturday, June 6. FIXTURES: Bellgrove 92s v Cambuslang United (11.45am), Bellgrove A.F.C. v Cambusglen (1.45pm). FINAL - 4.30pm. Official Steven McCallum told GENN Sport: “We are planning a race night, bouncy castle, face painting and raffles on the day. “Robert’s two loves were football and horses. His family, including eight kids, will be there.” FULLARTON PARK, Tollcross, will host an amateur football clash on Friday evening. Bridgewater A.F.C. meet Dumbarton Wanderers in the Hall Cup Final at 7pm. MARYHILL Black Star will contest their first-ever final - the SSMFL League Cup against DENNISTOUN VALE at Thorniewood United’s ground in Viewpark. FINNART 2000 age group team are providing the ball boys. FOSTERS Scottish Amateur Cup, Semi-Finals-Broomhouse F.C. 0, Craigshill Thisle 3; Harestanes A.F.C. 4, St Patrick’s F.P. 2. Final at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, on May 17.
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Scottish Youth Football Association. FINALS - sponsored by Trans World Soccer. Under-13 - Tynecastle F.C. v Banks O’Dee. Under-14 Rangers
SABC v Broomhill. Under-15 - Renfrew Vics v Crosshouse. Under-16 Spartans Reds v Hutchison Vale. Under-17 - Lewis United v Rossvale Thistle.
Semi-Final - Rossvale Thistle 2, Leith Ath 1. Under-19 - East End v Broxburn Ath Colts. Under-21 Harmony Row v St Peters Giffnock North.
WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 0, DRUMCHAPEL AMS 2. HOME Secretary Robert Noble was disappointed with this Monday evening Premier Division defeat at Greenfield, and said: “We had too many players missing. The better team won.” Martin Clark and David Forbes scored the Drum goals. MARYHILL 2, NEILSTON 2 (3-2 on pens). EURO Scot Engineering Central League Cup First Round. The visitors led through Davie Gordon. Paul Callender equalised. Daniel McKay headed Neilston into a 2-1 lead, but substitute William Wells took the match into spot kicks. Goalkeepers Grant Hay and Cameron Sinclair both saved penalties. Fraser, Orr and Tolland were the key scorers. ASHFIELD 0, WISHAW 7. PLAYED at St Roch ground. K.B Grant (2), Collinder pen, McGeough, Gilchrist, Hamill and Stewart. PORT GLASGOW 0, ST ROCH 1. CANDY stretched their unbeaten run with a goal from Baboucarr. Goalkeeper John Mullen was outstanding. POSTAL UNITED 4, UDDINGSTON ANVIL 3. DOUBLES from Dunnett and Smith in Round 4 of the Fosters Cinema Cup. WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2, POSTAL UNITED 0. QUICK free kick led to Kevin Turner opening the scoring. Brian Hughes made it 2-0. LARGS THISTLE 1, SHETTLESTON 0. JAGS continued their battle to avoid another relegation campaign with a goal from Kevin Struthers. THORN ATH 3, FINNART 2. THE visitors put up a great performance with only 11 players. Having gone behind early on, Ben Mills replied with a double and also hit a post. Thorn equalised before Finnart were awarded a penalty kick when Man of the Match Connor McGuire was brought down and a red card immediately produced. Andy Robertson put the kick over the bar. Thorn netted their third in 80 minutes, and Finnart were denied a “stonewall” second spot- kick after a defender jumped full length to block the ball with his arms. The referee indicated it was not deliberate! With time running out, Jamie McGowan collected a second yellow card in the match (obstruction) . MARYHILL BLACK STAR 2, WHIFFLET 0. MIDWEEK victory for Star. Colin Dougherty (2). Chris Nelson was Man of the Match. MARYHILL BLACK STAR 4,
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MOUNT VERNON are hoping for another good season to match their 2014 campaign and the signs are looking good, writes JACK HIGH. I watched the West of Scotland Saturday League winners, Mount Vernon, narrowly defeat Sunday champions Foxley in a cracking Play-Off at Shawfield two months ago. That achievement went alongside the Monklands League Winners Trophy, Section 2 and 3 success, GBA Top 10 Semi-Final, NEL Division 1 Winners, LL Division 3 Winners, and GBA Top 5 District Winners last term. Their overall Club Prizegiving Evening involved the following: Championship: B Bowers. Runner-Up - R Wright. President’s Trophy : B Gwynne. Runner-Up - R Wright. Victory Cup: G McDougall. Runner-Up - B Gwynne. Handicap Tournament: R Wright. Runner-Up - D Semple. Vice-President’s Trophy: S Scobie. Runner-Up - P Cairns. Nominated Pairs: R Wright and B Bowers.
Runners-Up - M Tate and I Murdoch. Balloted Pairs; J Williams and R Wright. Runners-Up - D Cameron and R Boyd. Senior Singles: G Britton. Runners-Up - K Stewart. 2 Bowls Pairs: S Scobie and G MacDougall. Runners-Up - J Welsh and D Semple. League Cup Pairs: L Boyle and A Fairweather. Runners-Up - J Leck and G Muslek. Mixed Singles, Lillian Paulley Trophy: R Wright. Runner-Up- K Stewart. Mixed Pairs: Mrs MacIntyre and Mr A McIntyre. Runners-Up - Mrs U Kelly and M K Stewart. Monday Night Points - D Connor, S Scobie, G MacDougall and A Fairweather. J.R. Triples: R Picken, R Wright and G MacDougall. Runners- Up - F Martin, J Scotland and J Scobie. Thorburn Fours: G Gallagher, G MacDougall, R McLean and J Hodge. Runners-Up - T Gallagher, P Murray, K Stewart, and D Semple. MOUNT VERNON DIARY: May 9 - Lauder Friendly (away). May 10 - LBA Singles
(home). May 16 - Ryder Cup Gents (home), May 17 - Nominated 2 Bowl Pairs Ladies (home). GARROWHILL have a Social Function, with Leona Corio, on May 16. The Ladies Section have arranged away friendlies against Baillieston and Mount Vernon next month. Dates to be announced. On May 16, KIRKHILL will host an Inter County game between Glasgow East and Wigtonshire. On June 6, MOUNT VERNON will stage Glasgow East v Ayrshire South, while Glasgow West and Lanarkshire West goes ahead at CHRYSTON. Those items were kindly submitted by Mr Alex Morrison. GARROWHILL DIARY: May 9 - County Game (home), May 31 - Bowls Scotland Under-25 (home), LBA Millenium Trophy (home). SHETTLESTON DIARY: May 10 - Lanarkshire League Cup, First Round v Carluke. May 17 - Tennents Invitation Fours, and Lanarkshire League Cup Second Round.
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Black Watch v Port Glasgow; Johnstone Burgh v Goldenhill; Gleniffer Thistle 1, Bonnyton 5. Third Round - Port Glasgow 2, Kirkie Rob Roy Juvs 0. Premier Division - Glencairn 1, Tower Hearts 5; Rossvale 1, Baillieston 3; Antonine 0, Goldenhill 1; Antonine 1, Harmony Row 1; Steins 0, Rossvale 2; Johnstone Burgh 2, Tower Hearts 3; Campsie 3, Glencairn 0; E.K.Rolls Royce 2, Johnstone Burgh 0; Bonnyton 1, Goldenhill 2; St Peters GN 4, Steins 1. First Division - Claremont 4, Port Glasgow 2; Vale of Leven 1, Pollok 1; EKFC 1, Victoria 5; Eastwood 1, Sauchie 3;
Glasgow University 3, Wishaw W Wands 5; Glasgow University 3, Kirkie Rob Roy 21s 6; Vale of Leven 1, Eastwood 2; Victoria 2, EKFC 3; Pollok 5, Port Glasgow 1. Second Division - Westfield 1, Erskine 4; Calderhill 10, Barrhead Arthurlie 1; St Mirren 3, Albion Rovers 2; Calderhill 4, Gleniffer 0; Barrhead Arthurlie 0, Bishopton 13; St Mirren 15, Westfield 2; Castlemilk 3, West Park 5. Third Division - Rosebank 1, Renfrewshire Thistle 7; Dumbarton 1, Broomhill 8; Milngavie 1, Giffnock 0; Holytown 2, Renfrewshire Th 0; Broomhill 4, Rosebank 3; Crookston 1, Holytown 2.
TRANS WORLD SCOTTISH CUP
MOTHERWELL 0. MAN of the Match Gordon Brown (2), Gerry Broadley and an own goal. FINNART 3, CELTIC B.C. 2. GREAT performance from the 2000 age group. Jordan Wright and Martin Scanlan put them two up. Celts replied, but a William Gray run and cross was finished by Jakub Dwomski. Finnart could have defended a second goal against them better, but were strong enough to hold out and claim the points. Not for the first time this season, captain Kenneth Crampsie produced a heart-onthe-sleeve performance, and was voted Man of the Match. The Under-15s wished Celtic good luck in the West Regional Cup Semi-Finals. FINNART 3, RANGERS SABC 2. EDGY game for the Under-16s. Aidan Traynor hit a late winner alongside goals from Ryan Martin and David Fraser. Man of the Match Shaun McCourt. NEW STEVENSON 0, FINNART 9. MAN of the Match Ryan Martin netted a hat-trick. Other goals from David Fraser (2), Shaun McCourt, Aidan Traynor, Willie Charters and Danny Butler. GLASGOW CITY F.C. 11, HUTCHISON VALE 0. SWPL League Cup holders City cruised into the Semi-Finals.Vale trailed 7-0 at halftime. Scorers: Fiona Brown (3), Jo Love (2), Hayley Lauder, Abbi Grant, Denise O’Sullivan, Leanne Ross, Erin Cuthbert and Alyshia Walker. HAGHILL A.F.C. 11, REAL ALBION 1. NEWLY-crowned champions Haghill recovered from a nervous opening to win. Goals from Richard Perriss (3), David Bell (3), James Simpson (2), Marc Murphy, Derek Cairns and James Smith. POSTAL UNITED A.F.C. 1, ST PATRICK’S F.P. 2. CROWNPOINT hosted this Monday night Premier Division defeat for United, whose goal came from Smith. WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 7, AITKENHEAD THISTLE 4. THE homesters were 2-0 ahead and 3-2 down in their Premier Division fixture at Greenfield. Goals from Kevin Turner (2), Lewis Stewart (2), Chris Hopkins (2) and Brian Hughes. ASHFIELD 0, ST ANTHONY 3. ANTS led 1-0 at half-time through Willie Duncan. Craig Patterson added a second (48 mins), and after missing a penalty kick, Duncan slotted home
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No 3 in 69 minutes. THORNIEWOOD UNITED 0, SHETTLESTON 3. ROBERSTON Park has never been a happy hunting ground for Town, but they made no mistake with midweek counters in the shape of an own goal, McIntosh and McCormack. GREENOCK 0, SHETTLESTON 2. TOWN gained revenge for a league defeat at Greenfield two weeks earlier. Second half goals from Marshall (pen) and Anson. MARYHILL 1, DUNIPACE 2. EX-Shettleston striker Gary Espener scored the winner. ASHFIELD 0, BLANTYRE VICS 7. TWO former Petershill players, Galt and Green, among the goals as John Conlin’s squad slide towards the Central District Second Division - and a third consecutive relegation campaign. COLVILLE PARK 3, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2. DEFENSIVE errors cost ‘House dearly in what would have been a deserved Premier Division win. Craig Halliday bulleted home their opener, and Kevin Turner made it 2-1 (second half) following great work by Robbie Peebles and Chris Hopkins. CELTIC JUNIORS 0, FINNART 2. MAN of the Match Persley Sojila outstanding as the Under- 15s gave debuts to newboys Dexter Morrison and Paul Waddell. Jordan Wright made the second half breakthrough, and the pace of substitute Jakub Dwomski saw him dink home their other goal. This was Celtic Juniors’ first league defeat in two years. CAMPSIE 1, FINNART 2. ANOTHER great result for the 1999 squad. Goals from Ryan Martin and Shaun McCourt. SHETTLESTON 0, ROB ROY 4. MONDAY night clash between two clubs chasing promotion from the Super First Division. Rabs came out on top with second half goals from Gary McMenamin, Kevin Watt (2, 1 pen) and Thomas Collins against Town, who finished with ten men. BELLSHILL ATHLETIC 7, ASHFIELD 0. STRIKER Mark McCurry helped himself to a second half hat-trick at Fullarton Park. Other Bellshill goals from Chris Dolan, Andy Selkirk and Steven Tart. BANNOCKBURN 4, POSTAL UNITED 2. GOAL scorers Simpson and Smith.
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A VISION for the future could well be the new motto adopted by Budhill Football Academy for the rest of this season. Run by over 40 volunteer coaches, the Academy has clinched a welcome three-year sponsorship deal with Shettleston Road-based Black & Lizars. Initially, Budhill’s 2008 age group will benefit from a new strip featuring the Black & Lizars name/ logo. The company have 185 years’ experience as one of Scotland’s largest independently-owned optometrist, and their immediate help is a welcome boost for the youngsters who travel to games every weekend across Glasgow and North Lanarkshire. There is also a positIve bonus for Budhill off the park. Black & Lizars will offer advice on eye care from their in-house experts. Academy officials are delighted with this latest boost from another East End-based company as they attempt to develop children’s potential, and skills within football. Local Black & Lizars Manager Addrienne Johnston said: “ Shettleston, and the East End as a whole, is a strong community, with a proud history of direct community involvement. Budhill Football Academy fits very comfortably into that tradition. “The staff at Shettleston are delighted to sponsor such a great group of lads and their volunteer coaches.” Academy Chairman and Head Coach Billy Mc-
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GARROWHILL Bowling Club will host the first County games, between Glasgow East
and Dunbartonshire East, this Saturday. One rink at 1.45pm.
SCOTTISH Youth Football Association have arranged double sessions of Defibrillator Training at Hampden Park on 23/24 May. These are to help leagues and regions have an appointed person capable of using the
equipment. Said Registration Secretary Mitch Agnew: “This is an excellent course and well worth the 3 to 4 hours of your life.” Sessions are 8am and 1pm each day. Call 0141 620 4593 and ask for Mitch.
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TEN bowling ties in the Lanarkshire Champion of Champions competitions are due at Mount Vernon on Sunday. Eddlewood, Hamilton, and
Halfway’s Cambuslang are also hosting games. Among those clubs involved are Baillieston, Foxley, Mount Vernon and Shettleston.
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FINNART 2004 team have entered the 4th Annual Giffnock Soccer Centre International Football Tournament next month. Games take place at Lochinch/ Cartha and Norwood Playing Fields, within Pollok Country
Park, on June 6 and 7. There will be a Girls Competition and Adults Disability event, in addition to the following age groups - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
MARYHILL Black Star are holding their Player of the Year presentation on Friday, June
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