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THE East End received a major boost when the announcement was made on Wednesday that the Climate Challenge Fund had awarded projects in the area around three quarters of a million pounds to continue the excellent environmental work within the area. Leading the way with an award of £206,760 was Milnbank Housing Association, who have recently purchased mulching lawnmowers to assist with environmental improvements as part of the association’s Sustainability Strategy. These machines recycle grass clippings by finely cutting and re-cutting the grass concealing cuttings within the standing grass which then will decompose thereby feeding the soil. This is only a small part of the environmental work the association is involved in and Playbusters in Parkhead are another worthwhile environmental project deservingly awarded almost £150,000. Playbusters regularly appear in the Re-Gen promoting environmental issues such as the excellent work they are involved in with local food growing in conjunction with local nurseries in the East End. Swap Shops whereby they revamp your wardrobe and recycle clothing and of course the Project are leaders in the field, when it comes to reinforcing the Grow Green with Glasgow’s East End Awards. Inside this issue you will also see the tremendous work Shettleston Housing Association are doing with the Shettleston Community Growing Project and the great news

is that this has been recognised again this year with a further award of £80,000. The Climate Challenge Fund is all about supporting communities to tackle climate change by reducing their carbon emissions. Over 250 communities have been funded and are working hard to deliver carbon emissions reductions . This new award for Shettleston will allow

the SCGP to reach out to other local organisations and businesses encouraging people who drive to work in the area to consider carbon reduction measures like driving less and walking or cycling to work. For driving “die-hards” the project will be promoting car-sharing and eco-driving which can reduce the fuel bills as well as the carbon emissions. Other

organisations and projects in the East End receiving awards include Dalmarnock Community Centre, Thenew Housing Association, Glasgow Bike Shed and Garrowhill Primary School all of whom are continuing to spread the message that in looking after the environment right now, we will eventually be looking after our children’s future.

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Minister welcomes first tenants back into Winget homes

HOUSE PROUD: From left, GHA Gordon Sloan, Winget tenants Rod and Margaret Quinn and Housing Minister Alex Neil.

HOUSING and Communities Minister Alex Neil has helped Glasgow Housing Association tenants celebrate the transformation of the first Winget homes. The houses in Carntyne had been declared ‘structurally defective’ until GHA agreed a major programme of works to give them a long-term future. Structural work is being carried out on the homes in Carntyne in phases over the next four years. The 600 GHA tenants who live in the Winget properties are also benefiting from new roofs, central heating, new kitchens and bathrooms and re-wiring and environmental improvements. The first stage of the works, which began late last year, has seen contractors City Building LLP work on 10 blocks, involving 34 properties, with 21 tenants decanted to temporary homes. Mr Neil helped the very first of the tenants celebrate moving into their upgraded homes today (Tuesday March 15) and spoke to other residents who will shortly be moving from their decant homes back to refurbished properties. The Minister said: “I am pleased that GHA is delivering for tenants by providing quality, affordable housing across Glasgow. GHA has invested heavily in refurbishing these houses in Carntyne and ensured a smooth transition for tenants moving back into their homes.”

Tenant Margaret Quinn, 63, a retired school janitor has just moved into her refurbished Winget home at 41 Abbeyhill Street with husband Rod. Maragret said: “We’re very excited about living here. The house is fantastic, so warm so well soundproofed too. “The neighbours are really nice and have made us feel welcome already. There’s such a buzz about the area – we’ve even invited people passing in the street to come in and have a look at our new home.” GHA Chair Gordon Sloan, himself a Winget tenant, said: “This is an exciting day and the culmination of a lot of hard work by residents and the Winget Strategy Group which has campaigned long and hard for this work to be done.“I am delighted the first tenants have moved back into these fantastic-looking homes.“With work on the foundations, the structural improvements, new roofs and floorboards and new kitchens, bathrooms and re-wiring they really are like brand new homes.” During the decant process GHA staff are carrying out regular home visits with tenants, arranging the re-direction of mail and other essential services. Tenant Agnes Mackie, 89, was decanted late last year while work is carried out to her home. Agnes said: “GHA staff have been great during the decant– they couldn’t

have done any more for me. They did everything – packed and unpacked, re-directed my mail, even took my curtains down for me. It really was excellent. I’ve found such kindness here. “I’ll be moving back in the next few weeks and I’m really excited.” Willie Docherty, managing director

of City Building, said: “I am delighted City Building has been able to use its all-trades construction experience and local apprentices to good effect on this important project to restore this area of Carntyne. “I am sure the residents moving back into their homes will be delighted with their extensively refurbished

properties, which include kitchens manufactured at one of Europe’s largest supported employment facilities, Blindcraft.”

The full package of works to the Wingets is expected to cost around £38million and should take around five and a half years to complete.

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Margaret Curran MP and Frank McAveety MSP high-light the proposed changes to vital community lifelineMargaret Curran and Frank McAveety visited Baillieston post office at the weekend to congratulate Mark Adrian and his staff on the service run from and the success of Baillieston Post Office. They know how valued the local post office is to the people of Baillieston. This is great news in Baillieston but legislation recently passed in the House of Commons will mean the privatisation of Royal Mail. This leads to doubts over the future of the Post Office network which can no longer be guaranteed in the years to come. Margaret who spoke in the debate made clear that the legislation is a big mistake and is not supported by the public. Margaret and Frank took the opportunity to make passing shoppers aware of the change to legislation and asked for them to pledge the support by signing a petition. Barlanark Post Office is currently for sale and unless a buyer is found its fate remains uncertain. Margaret Curran says “

Urban Post Offices often face different challenges from those in rural communities, they too deal with isolation and represent a lifeline to their communities. We need to take action now to ensure that we do not end up in a situation on which a large retailer steps in and takes over the service. An elderly

person living in Barlanark may be unable to get to any of the large retailers in the community. A single mother with 3 children and without a car relies on local services that the Post Office provides. This legislation is a forerunner of many Post Office closures because we are not taking the necessary

steps to protect the service.”Frank McAveety says “ Privatisation of the Royal Mail has the long term threat to jobs and services at a local level. I will be working with Margaret to ensure the voices of the east end are heard and all the local post offices are protected”.

AMAZING WINS FOR GLASGOW DENTAL PRACTICE AT TOP UK INDUSTRY AWARDS

The team at Spring Grove Clinic in Barrachnie Road Garrowhill is celebrating the fantastic achievement of winning two of the top UK Private Dentistry Awards of 2010, namely Practice of the Year and Best Patient Care. It was also awarded runner up in Best Community Charity Project and Outstanding Individual of the Year along with being shortlisted for Most Attractive Practice and Best Team. Winning the Practice of the Year and Best Patient Care Awards is a great endorsement of the Spring Grove Clinic teams’ commitment to providing affordable, value for money, community based, professional family oral and dental health care, advice, support and treatment to an exceptionally high standard. The award winning practice prides itself on its patient focussed approach which is always courteous, efficient and friendly, set within surroundings that are luxurious, comfortable and welcoming. Heading up the clinical team is Dr David Cunningham who established his practice in Garrowhill over 14 years ago. Winning these two Awards recognises his firmly held belief that a community based dental practice, where patient relationships and trust are key, using the latest dental technology,

can provide the same level of treatment options, care and surroundings as a large city centre based dental practice. Commenting, David Cunningham said, “The team has worked incredibly hard to make Spring Grove Clinic a fantastic place for our patients. I am delighted that our efforts have been recognised by the top UK industry professionals.” “My focus has always been to provide excellent patient care with the very best dental advice and treatment. I believe in spending time with my patients, fully explaining preventative and treatment options to them and supporting them as they choose their treatment plans. I am very grateful to our patients for their fantastic comments in support of our Awards application.” At the Awards presentation, the Spring Grove Clinic team were commended for excellence across all of the categories, for the state of the art facility, and being a team who strive to provide excellent patient care. Its’ efforts in raising funds to support Yorkhill Children’s Hospital ECMO Unit won the runner-up award for Best Community Charity Project. Spring Grove Clinic is a leader in providing dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, invisible braces, tooth whitening and family dentistry.

McAveety Slams SNP Games Funding DecisionGlasgow Shettleston MSP Frank McAveety has hit out at a decision by Scottish Enterprise to slash Commonwealth Games legacy funding by almost half. Clyde Gateway, the body responsible for regenerating the East End of Glasgow, has been hit with a 46% cut in funding for urban regeneration in 2011/2012. The agency has been told it will share around £6.8 million with five other agencies, instead of the £7 million it was initially promised. Frank said: “The Enterprise Minister seems to be more interested in facilitating meetings for his friend the Education Minister, who he wants to succeed him as an MSP than he is in the well being of the people of the East End. At this very moment he should be pulling a meeting together with Scottish Enterprise to demand that they withdraw this ridiculous proposal and get around the table with all the partners to fulfil the promises made.”Frank added: “Unlike any other renewal programme in the country commitments were made to ensure that Glasgow could make the best of the opportunities for the Games and regeneration investment. There is no better case for having an impact on Scotland’s economic performance and I am demanding an urgent meeting with the Scottish Government to urge them to ensure Scottish Enterprise withdrawal the proposal to make a massive cut in their previous commitments to the area.”

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THE proposal to re-open the historic Olympia Theatre at Bridgeton Cross has received a double boost thanks to a near £1m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the decision by Clyde Gateway to award a contract worth £5.4m that will allow re-development work to begin later this month. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) which provided £51,000 towards the initial feasibility study that looked at the possibility of re-opening the Olympia, has now approved an additional grant of £910,000 towards the overall costs of just under £10m. This contribution allowed the Clyde Gateway to move forward and seek tenders for the main works contract for the re-development. Colin McLean, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland, said: “The Olympia Theatre is at the heart of the Bridgeton community, a symbol of its history and identity that cannot be replaced. The immense public support for this project is testament to its place in people’s hearts. We believe that breathing new life into it through restoration and redevelopment will not only re-establish it at the centre of community life but will also make a marked contribution to the ongoing regeneration of the East End of Glasgow, an area long-recognised for the challenges it faces. It demonstrates how a heritage building while providing an important link to a community’s roots can also be adapted for the needs of today.” The contract to re-develop the Olympia has been awarded to the Glasgow-based firm of CCG who were successful following a competitive tender process. CCG will move on-site by the end of March and complete their work by September 2012. As part of the community benefits clauses

insisted upon by Clyde Gateway in all of its main contracts, CCG will provide a minimum of nine local residents with jobs or training places. Councillor George Redmond the local councillor for the Bridgeton area and Board Member of Clyde Gateway said “The plan to re-open the Olympia has been described by a number of locals as the best thing to happen in Bridgeton for decades. It is all linked into the continued transformation of the area and very much part of the wider legacy from Glasgow hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Heritage Lottery Fund clearly share our belief in how significant and important this project is and their contribution of the best part of £1million to the Olympia has been vital to our efforts and has given a huge boost to East End of Glasgow. He added,”I’m also pleased that CCG, with their excellent track record in supporting local residents into employment and training, have been successful in winning the tender to carry out the main re-development works. It’s exciting to think that people who live nearby will actually be directly involved in the work that will bring this hugely important and symbolic building back into use.” The Olympia opened 100 years ago and was envisaged as Glasgow’s equivalent of the Palladium Theatre in London. It has served as a variety theatre, cinema, bingo hall and furniture storeroom before closing its doors in 1993. The building suffered major fire

damage in 2004 but in the intervening period the site had received planning permission to be be converted into flatted accommodation. Clyde Gateway bought the property in September 2009, and after a period of public consultation unveiled proposals to house a new state-of-the-art public library and learning centre together with a café on the ground-floor with the first-floor being dedicated to a training centre and new Headquarters for the governing bodies for amateur boxing and wrestling. The top two floors will be developed as commercial office spaces and the building will be in use for up to 16 hours a day, seven days a week. The proposals will also see Glasgow Life, in conjunction with Clyde Gateway, develop a different use for the current public library building on Landressy Street. A planning application has now been approved by Glasgow City Council and the re-development will see the retention of the historic façade behind which a new, environmentally friendly and energy-efficient building will be constructed. The new library will open upon completion of the work by CCG in Autumn 2012.

DOUBLE BOOST FOR LANDMARK EAST END BUILDING

Coffee Morning/Table Top SaleShettleston New Church at 679 Old Shettleston Road (Just beside Halfords) are hosting a Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale (like a Car Boot Sale without the cars), on Saturday (Tomorrow 26th March) from 10-00am till 12-30pm. Admission is only £2-00 and this entitles you to tea/coffee and a cake, (GREAT VALUE). Personally, I love going round these type of sales and you never know what you could find, so why not take a wee trip along and pretend you’re on “Bargain Hunt” or something similar.

Everyone is welcome and all proceeds are going to the Lighthouse (Building) Fund.

Tenants in three areas of the East End have voted to

transfer ownership of their homes from Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) to community based housing associations.

The ‘yes’ votes will result in the transfer of 1939 homes under the process known as Second Stage Transfer (SST). The results were: Calvay Stepforward Local Housing Organisation (LHO) - 82.5 per cent of the tenants who voted (56.4 per cent) supported the transfer of 383 properties to Calvay Housing Association. Milnbank LHO – 75.6% of the tenants who voted (51.1%) supported the transfer of 857 properties to Milnbank Housing Association. Moriehall LHO – 96.6% of the tenants who voted (64.8%) supported the transfer of 85 properties to Easthall Park Housing Co-op.

If Scottish Ministers give their consent, the legal transfer of homes will take place later this year. The latest ballots, in which tenants voted by post, text, phone or online, began at the end of February and ran for 21 days. GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “Our Second Stage Transfer programme is progressing well with thousands of tenants now having been given the chance to have a say on the future ownership of their homes. “We

are on schedule to complete all the agreed transfers, where tenants vote in favour, by early summer. I wish all the tenants who voted in these latest ballots every success in the future.”

Peter Howden, Calvay Housing Association Chair, said: “We are very pleased to have received such a resounding vote of support from the GHA tenants. Our committee and staff would to thank the tenants for placing confidence in us and we look forward to working with them in the years to come to build a better Barlanark.”

John O’Donnell, Chair of Milnbank Housing Association, said. “We are delighted

with the result and appreciate the efforts of everyone who helped make this happen. In particular, I would like to thank our Committee and especially the LHO Committee Members for their resolve in seeing through what has been a long and sometimes difficult process. We are now fully focussed on making sure we justify the faith placed in us by the tenants who voted to transfer to Milnbank HA.”

John McMorrow, Director of Easthall Park Housing Co-operative, said: “The Housing Co-operative is extremely pleased to have received such an emphatic ‘yes’ vote in favour of transfer. We look forward to delivering on our promises to tenants.”

Eastenders ‘Yes’ vote in latest transfer ballot

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Minister welcomes first tenants back into Winget homes

HOUSE PROUD: From left, GHA Gordon Sloan, Winget tenants Rod and Margaret Quinn and Housing Minister Alex Neil.

HOUSING and Communities Minister Alex Neil has helped Glasgow Housing Association tenants celebrate the transformation of the first Winget homes. The houses in Carntyne had been declared ‘structurally defective’ until GHA agreed a major programme of works to give them a long-term future. Structural work is being carried out on the homes in Carntyne in phases over the next four years. The 600 GHA tenants who live in the Winget properties are also benefiting from new roofs, central heating, new kitchens and bathrooms and re-wiring and environmental improvements. The first stage of the works, which began late last year, has seen contractors City Building LLP work on 10 blocks, involving 34 properties, with 21 tenants decanted to temporary homes. Mr Neil helped the very first of the tenants celebrate moving into their upgraded homes today (Tuesday March 15) and spoke to other residents who will shortly be moving from their decant homes back to refurbished properties. The Minister said: “I am pleased that GHA is delivering for tenants by providing quality, affordable housing across Glasgow. GHA has invested heavily in refurbishing these houses in Carntyne and ensured a smooth transition for tenants moving back into their homes.”

Tenant Margaret Quinn, 63, a retired school janitor has just moved into her refurbished Winget home at 41 Abbeyhill Street with husband Rod. Maragret said: “We’re very excited about living here. The house is fantastic, so warm so well soundproofed too. “The neighbours are really nice and have made us feel welcome already. There’s such a buzz about the area – we’ve even invited people passing in the street to come in and have a look at our new home.” GHA Chair Gordon Sloan, himself a Winget tenant, said: “This is an exciting day and the culmination of a lot of hard work by residents and the Winget Strategy Group which has campaigned long and hard for this work to be done.“I am delighted the first tenants have moved back into these fantastic-looking homes.“With work on the foundations, the structural improvements, new roofs and floorboards and new kitchens, bathrooms and re-wiring they really are like brand new homes.” During the decant process GHA staff are carrying out regular home visits with tenants, arranging the re-direction of mail and other essential services. Tenant Agnes Mackie, 89, was decanted late last year while work is carried out to her home. Agnes said: “GHA staff have been great during the decant– they couldn’t

have done any more for me. They did everything – packed and unpacked, re-directed my mail, even took my curtains down for me. It really was excellent. I’ve found such kindness here. “I’ll be moving back in the next few weeks and I’m really excited.” Willie Docherty, managing director

of City Building, said: “I am delighted City Building has been able to use its all-trades construction experience and local apprentices to good effect on this important project to restore this area of Carntyne. “I am sure the residents moving back into their homes will be delighted with their extensively refurbished

properties, which include kitchens manufactured at one of Europe’s largest supported employment facilities, Blindcraft.”

The full package of works to the Wingets is expected to cost around £38million and should take around five and a half years to complete.


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THE proposal to re-open the historic Olympia Theatre at Bridgeton Cross has received a double boost thanks to a near £1m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the decision by Clyde Gateway to award a contract worth £5.4m that will allow re-development work to begin later this month. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) which provided £51,000 towards the initial feasibility study that looked at the possibility of re-opening the Olympia, has now approved an additional grant of £910,000 towards the overall costs of just under £10m. This contribution allowed the Clyde Gateway to move forward and seek tenders for the main works contract for the re-development. Colin McLean, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Scotland, said: “The Olympia Theatre is at the heart of the Bridgeton community, a symbol of its history and identity that cannot be replaced. The immense public support for this project is testament to its place in people’s hearts. We believe that breathing new life into it through restoration and redevelopment will not only re-establish it at the centre of community life but will also make a marked contribution to the ongoing regeneration of the East End of Glasgow, an area long-recognised for the challenges it faces. It demonstrates how a heritage building while providing an important link to a community’s roots can also be adapted for the needs of today.” The contract to re-develop the Olympia has been awarded to the Glasgow-based firm of CCG who were successful following a competitive tender process. CCG will move on-site by the end of March and complete their work by September 2012. As part of the community benefits clauses

insisted upon by Clyde Gateway in all of its main contracts, CCG will provide a minimum of nine local residents with jobs or training places. Councillor George Redmond the local councillor for the Bridgeton area and Board Member of Clyde Gateway said “The plan to re-open the Olympia has been described by a number of locals as the best thing to happen in Bridgeton for decades. It is all linked into the continued transformation of the area and very much part of the wider legacy from Glasgow hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Heritage Lottery Fund clearly share our belief in how significant and important this project is and their contribution of the best part of £1million to the Olympia has been vital to our efforts and has given a huge boost to East End of Glasgow. He added,”I’m also pleased that CCG, with their excellent track record in supporting local residents into employment and training, have been successful in winning the tender to carry out the main re-development works. It’s exciting to think that people who live nearby will actually be directly involved in the work that will bring this hugely important and symbolic building back into use.” The Olympia opened 100 years ago and was envisaged as Glasgow’s equivalent of the Palladium Theatre in London. It has served as a variety theatre, cinema, bingo hall and furniture storeroom before closing its doors in 1993. The building suffered major fire

damage in 2004 but in the intervening period the site had received planning permission to be be converted into flatted accommodation. Clyde Gateway bought the property in September 2009, and after a period of public consultation unveiled proposals to house a new state-of-the-art public library and learning centre together with a café on the ground-floor with the first-floor being dedicated to a training centre and new Headquarters for the governing bodies for amateur boxing and wrestling. The top two floors will be developed as commercial office spaces and the building will be in use for up to 16 hours a day, seven days a week. The proposals will also see Glasgow Life, in conjunction with Clyde Gateway, develop a different use for the current public library building on Landressy Street. A planning application has now been approved by Glasgow City Council and the re-development will see the retention of the historic façade behind which a new, environmentally friendly and energy-efficient building will be constructed. The new library will open upon completion of the work by CCG in Autumn 2012.

DOUBLE BOOST FOR LANDMARK EAST END BUILDING

Coffee Morning/Table Top SaleShettleston New Church at 679 Old Shettleston Road (Just beside Halfords) are hosting a Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale (like a Car Boot Sale without the cars), on Saturday (Tomorrow 26th March) from 10-00am till 12-30pm. Admission is only £2-00 and this entitles you to tea/coffee and a cake, (GREAT VALUE). Personally, I love going round these type of sales and you never know what you could find, so why not take a wee trip along and pretend you’re on “Bargain Hunt” or something similar.

Everyone is welcome and all proceeds are going to the Lighthouse (Building) Fund.

Tenants in three areas of the East End have voted to

transfer ownership of their homes from Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) to community based housing associations.

The ‘yes’ votes will result in the transfer of 1939 homes under the process known as Second Stage Transfer (SST). The results were: Calvay Stepforward Local Housing Organisation (LHO) - 82.5 per cent of the tenants who voted (56.4 per cent) supported the transfer of 383 properties to Calvay Housing Association. Milnbank LHO – 75.6% of the tenants who voted (51.1%) supported the transfer of 857 properties to Milnbank Housing Association. Moriehall LHO – 96.6% of the tenants who voted (64.8%) supported the transfer of 85 properties to Easthall Park Housing Co-op.

If Scottish Ministers give their consent, the legal transfer of homes will take place later this year. The latest ballots, in which tenants voted by post, text, phone or online, began at the end of February and ran for 21 days. GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “Our Second Stage Transfer programme is progressing well with thousands of tenants now having been given the chance to have a say on the future ownership of their homes. “We

are on schedule to complete all the agreed transfers, where tenants vote in favour, by early summer. I wish all the tenants who voted in these latest ballots every success in the future.”

Peter Howden, Calvay Housing Association Chair, said: “We are very pleased to have received such a resounding vote of support from the GHA tenants. Our committee and staff would to thank the tenants for placing confidence in us and we look forward to working with them in the years to come to build a better Barlanark.”

John O’Donnell, Chair of Milnbank Housing Association, said. “We are delighted

with the result and appreciate the efforts of everyone who helped make this happen. In particular, I would like to thank our Committee and especially the LHO Committee Members for their resolve in seeing through what has been a long and sometimes difficult process. We are now fully focussed on making sure we justify the faith placed in us by the tenants who voted to transfer to Milnbank HA.”

John McMorrow, Director of Easthall Park Housing Co-operative, said: “The Housing Co-operative is extremely pleased to have received such an emphatic ‘yes’ vote in favour of transfer. We look forward to delivering on our promises to tenants.”

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You are now leaving the stress of the last few months behind you and are focused on future events, planning for fun time with family is a key issue which you will address and some of you are thinking of making changes at a deeper core level, as you are feeling positive, the timing is right to make these changes.

Leo (24 July – 23 Aug)

Typical Leo, you want it all and don’t know how to cope when you can’t have it! I am here to tell you, you can have it all, as long as you focus on what is important first and then work in order of priority, as you can achieve all of your desires, one step at a time.

Virgo (24th Aug 23 Sept)

You feel like running away, but you will just take your problems with you, the good news is balance and harmony are coming back into all areas of your life and your financial situation receives a little boost! Ay matters of communication to do with the law or of a legal nature must be dealt with honestly.

Libra (24 Sept – 23 Oct)

An unpleasant person or situation is about to be kicked into touch, as your normal easy going self has had enough, this ending will bring in new beginnings and a time to think of going on a little break away from your daily routine. Try to put yourself first.

Scorpio (24 Oct – 22 Nov)

Lady luck shines on you this week and you are feeling good about yourself too, birth of new ideas, cultivating your mind or a new enterprise is all there in front of you. Try not to do too much as this will cause you stress.

Sagittarius (23 Nov – 21 Dec)

You have been in the dark of late or it has felt like it, but the good news is there is light at the end of the tunnel, money situations improve and you are feeling very intuitive at the moment so trust your instincts which can help you when you need it most!

Capricorn (22 Dec – 20 Jan)

After a period of poor health around you the clouds lift and the sun shines and a new path is laid before you, what are of your life do you wish to change? This is the time to do it. There is good news around younger members of your family and you have very good reasons to feel proud of them.

Aquarius (21 Jan – 19 Feb)

Deeper than the Clyde, you keep your emotion well locked away, however in the next few weeks you may make a break through and actually allow what has really being annoying you out, this allows others to change the way think about you, a time of hope and optimism.

Pisces (20 Feb – 20 Mar)

You are heading into a time of peace and leaving all your emotional worries behind you now as the stagnant situation you have been in moves you forward and helps you sort out long term plans, emotionally and financially. Some of you are thinking about making big changes, just make sure everything is in place before you jump ship.

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Sizzling Suzie’s Sunday Roast

Well looks like I spoke too soon. Snowing, rain, sleet gusting winds. Oh well the sunshine was nice whilst it lasted. I bought a snow scoop last week and hubby laughed. Who laughed last when we used it the very next day? Although the wean thought it was a new sledge for him and insisted on being dragged round garden on it. heehee. Roast dinners frighten lots of people especially my pal who I won’t mention (Diane in Craigend) who gave her hubby and weans sausage roll and beans for their Sunday dinner. So this week I am giving you the perfect roast chicken dinner recipe that even she can do... There is no parboiling of the roasties or any of that, although they do come out crispier and fluffier if you do. Timing is the key so have your timer set and you won’t go wrong.

Perfect Roast Chicken Dinner

1 ChickenPotatoes peeled and quartered2-3 sweet potatoes peeled and halved ( kids love them and they are packed with vitamins)3 carrots peeled and cut in quarters lengthways1 large head of broccoli trimmed and cut into florets.

Remove string from the chicken and untuck the legs from the cavity. Preheat oven to 180c Pour 2 tbsp of oil into a large roasting dish . Add the potatoes, carrots and sweet potatoes. Shoogle them round to coat them well in the oil until they are shiny. Add salt and pepper to season them. Rinse the chicken in cold running water inside and out. Rub a little salt over the bird and drizzle with a little oil. This makes for crispy tasty skin. Place the chicken in the middle of the veg. Roast in oven for 20 min per pound plus 20 min. So a 3 lb chicken will cook in 80 min. Set timer for 30 min

Peel and quarter extra potatoes for mashing and leave soaking in cold salted water. Same with the broccoli leave it in a pan of salted cold water. After 30 min open oven and remove oven dish. Set on stove top. Lift bird out onto a clean plate and using a spoon or spatula loosen veg and shoogle round . Upturn the bird so any juices run out over the veg. Put chicken back in with the veg and back into the oven. Reset timer for 30 min. After another 30 min repeat process. Drain chicken over the veg and shoogle it round. Put back in oven. Now put the potatoes on to boil. Check after 20 min and if they are almost cooked leave the lid on and switch off. Now put broccoli on to cook. After 10 min remove chicken from oven and place on a plate. Pierce under both of the thighs to ensure juices run clear. Put the roasted veg onto a clean tray and put back in the oven to crisp up whilst you make the gravy and mash the potatoes. Drain potatoes and broccoli. Mash the potatoes with some butter and taste to ensure they are well seasoned. Pour or spoon most of the oil out of the roasting dish. Add cold water to the pan and scrape of all the sticky crusty bits stuck to the bottom. Put into a clean pot and bring to the boil. Add some of your favourite gravy mix or make up some original bisto with a little cold water. Add this, stirring all the time to avoid lumps. Juices will have drained onto the chicken plate. Add this to your gravy. Ok your time is up.. serve up onto warmed plates. The perfect roast in 80 min.

After all that cooking you’re allowed a shop bought pie with some tinned custard for pudding.

Don’t forget to boil up the leftover chicken carcass. Remove bones Add chopped carrot, a chicken stock cube and a handful of rice for a braw broth on Monday.

Enjoy!


GHA volunteers man the phones for Comic ReliefTHEY came from all over GHA – Vicky Pollard, Graeme Sou-ness, Supergirl and Penelope Pitstop, among others – for another memorable night in aid of Comic Relief. For the second year in a row GHA staff volunteered to take calls from their Customer Serv-ice Centre in aid of the charity’s big night. Almost 150 volunteers came together to man the phones and take in donations for the popular charity. With 93 phones on the go, volunteers handled more than 2,500 calls and received around £100,000 in donations – even more than last year. And GHA staff didn’t stop there – they raised the terrific total of £2,500 via raffles and other fundraising activities. GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “There was a fantastic atmos-phere in the place on Friday evening. Everyone had a lot fun with the fancy dress but was also determined to do their bit for Comic Relief. “It was great to see the commitment from GHA staff in giving up their own time for a good cause.” With glitter, wigs and colour-ful costumes – and GHA direc-tors fetching tea and sand-

wiches – everything was set for another enjoyable night.At 7pm the phones went live, and at 7.01 Andy Skinner from GHA’s Maryhill office took the first donation of the night – £50 from a woman from Cumbria. From then on the phones never stopped, with GHA’s cowboys and clowns, lepre-chauns and cartoon characters talking donations from all over Britain. Calls came in from fur-ther afield too – from Ireland, France, Cyprus and even the

USA. Among them all were the lovely stories that show people at their best – the pensioner from Norwich who donated a fiver, the wee girl from Manchester who gave up her pocket money, and many others. The catering team kept the sandwiches and nibbles flow-ing and dozens of support staff were on hand to give call-handlers a break. And at midnight, as the

phones closed, there was a round of applause and cheering as tired volunteers finally came to the end of their shift. There were a lot of winners on the night – with Charlene Hoy from GHA’s Tollcross office picking up best fancy dress award as Lou from Little Britain. And with that volunteers from GHA’s concierge service were on hand to ferry tired staff home for some well-earned rest.They’ll need it for next year.

Big Jim Tries to Slim

ONE of Parkhead larger than life characters Jim MacKenzie decided to try and slim his rather large figure down to a manageable size and raise money for a great cause into the bargain. Jim, a board member of Parkhead Housing Association, felt that he could do with a reduction and to spur him on he got Parkhead Housing Association and some

local residents to sponsor him. Earlier this week Jim met up with John Ferguson(chairman) and Aileen McGuire (Director of Corporate Services) at the Parkhead Housing Association offices in Helenvale Street where he handed over cheques to the amount of £446.00 to Catherine McGrath of CHAS. Well done on your efforts Jim.

Domino Players are Spot on for Charity

Members of the Glasgow East Domino League met in the Clachan Bar in Barrachnie last Monday night not only to issue the forthcoming fixtures but to also hand over a cheque to the MacMillan Nurses as a thanks to them for their wonderful care towards one of the Domino team’s family members. Robert Cartwright of MacMillan Nurses Charity was on hand to accept the award which was raised by donating cash from a tournament organised by the Glasgow East Domino League.

A further cheque of £50 was donated on behalf of the Sandford family (a tremendous gesture).

We’re sure this donation will certainly be put to good use. Well done the Glasgow East Domino League.

The MacMillan nurses do a fantastic

job and there are loads of people in this area who are

indebted to the help and assistance they

constantly give.

MINISTER BACKS COLLEGE LOTTERY BIDSCOTTISH Government Minister, Angela Constance MSP, has personally backed John Wheatley College’s bid for a grant to enable it to develop further its ground-breaking programmes for Young People in or about to leave care. In recent years the College has introduced novel programmes for Young People in East Glasgow who have been in care. This initiative has been supported by other local public services including Glasgow City Council’s Social Work Services, Education Services and the East Glasgow Community Health Partnership. Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Education have, in recent months, recognised the College’s initiative as an example of ‘Sector Leading Innovative Practice’. The project has also been shortlisted for a Glasgow City Council ‘Flourish Award’. Over the last three years the College has involved over 150 young people

in its programmes. It has in that time also helped develop new standards for this type of provision. John Wheatley College was the first in Scotland to meet the new benchmark established by the Frank Buttle Trust (which has been specifically devised to protect the interests of young people leaving care). In her letter of support to the BIG Lottery Fund the Minister praised the College’s ‘exceptionally high standing in this field’. Ian Graham, the College’s Principal, said:“We are very grateful for the Minister’s interest in this project and her fulsome support for it. It is important that, at a time of widespread reductions in Public Spending, the development of programmes such as this which seek to assist Young People in care to make a smooth transition to adult life can continue. We hope that the BIG Lottery Fund will be able to assist us do just that.”

Eastbank Kids meet the Services

AS part of the continuing Community Policing Initiative throughout the East End Shettleston Police joined up with the other emergency services to visit Eastbank Primary School last week. The children love these days where they can mix with the police and fire-officers and see up close just what is involved when the services are required. The noise of the “Blues and Twos” reverberating around the playground, the spray from the fire hoses as they jet towards the rubbish bin targets and the eager children gathering around the horses, as their riders explain how

they manage crowds and even down to what the horses like to eat. Days like these serve a great purpose in linking the kids in with the services and in the long run give the children an insight as to just what is involved when the community require the assistance of the “999” brigade.


GHA volunteers man the phones for Comic ReliefTHEY came from all over GHA – Vicky Pollard, Graeme Sou-ness, Supergirl and Penelope Pitstop, among others – for another memorable night in aid of Comic Relief. For the second year in a row GHA staff volunteered to take calls from their Customer Serv-ice Centre in aid of the charity’s big night. Almost 150 volunteers came together to man the phones and take in donations for the popular charity. With 93 phones on the go, volunteers handled more than 2,500 calls and received around £100,000 in donations – even more than last year. And GHA staff didn’t stop there – they raised the terrific total of £2,500 via raffles and other fundraising activities. GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “There was a fantastic atmos-phere in the place on Friday evening. Everyone had a lot fun with the fancy dress but was also determined to do their bit for Comic Relief. “It was great to see the commitment from GHA staff in giving up their own time for a good cause.” With glitter, wigs and colour-ful costumes – and GHA direc-tors fetching tea and sand-

wiches – everything was set for another enjoyable night.At 7pm the phones went live, and at 7.01 Andy Skinner from GHA’s Maryhill office took the first donation of the night – £50 from a woman from Cumbria. From then on the phones never stopped, with GHA’s cowboys and clowns, lepre-chauns and cartoon characters talking donations from all over Britain. Calls came in from fur-ther afield too – from Ireland, France, Cyprus and even the

USA. Among them all were the lovely stories that show people at their best – the pensioner from Norwich who donated a fiver, the wee girl from Manchester who gave up her pocket money, and many others. The catering team kept the sandwiches and nibbles flow-ing and dozens of support staff were on hand to give call-handlers a break. And at midnight, as the

phones closed, there was a round of applause and cheering as tired volunteers finally came to the end of their shift. There were a lot of winners on the night – with Charlene Hoy from GHA’s Tollcross office picking up best fancy dress award as Lou from Little Britain. And with that volunteers from GHA’s concierge service were on hand to ferry tired staff home for some well-earned rest.They’ll need it for next year.

Big Jim Tries to Slim

ONE of Parkhead larger than life characters Jim MacKenzie decided to try and slim his rather large figure down to a manageable size and raise money for a great cause into the bargain. Jim, a board member of Parkhead Housing Association, felt that he could do with a reduction and to spur him on he got Parkhead Housing Association and some

local residents to sponsor him. Earlier this week Jim met up with John Ferguson(chairman) and Aileen McGuire (Director of Corporate Services) at the Parkhead Housing Association offices in Helenvale Street where he handed over cheques to the amount of £446.00 to Catherine McGrath of CHAS. Well done on your efforts Jim.

Domino Players are Spot on for Charity

Members of the Glasgow East Domino League met in the Clachan Bar in Barrachnie last Monday night not only to issue the forthcoming fixtures but to also hand over a cheque to the MacMillan Nurses as a thanks to them for their wonderful care towards one of the Domino team’s family members. Robert Cartwright of MacMillan Nurses Charity was on hand to accept the award which was raised by donating cash from a tournament organised by the Glasgow East Domino League.

A further cheque of £50 was donated on behalf of the Sandford family (a tremendous gesture).

We’re sure this donation will certainly be put to good use. Well done the Glasgow East Domino League.

The MacMillan nurses do a fantastic

job and there are loads of people in this area who are

indebted to the help and assistance they

constantly give.

MINISTER BACKS COLLEGE LOTTERY BIDSCOTTISH Government Minister, Angela Constance MSP, has personally backed John Wheatley College’s bid for a grant to enable it to develop further its ground-breaking programmes for Young People in or about to leave care. In recent years the College has introduced novel programmes for Young People in East Glasgow who have been in care. This initiative has been supported by other local public services including Glasgow City Council’s Social Work Services, Education Services and the East Glasgow Community Health Partnership. Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Education have, in recent months, recognised the College’s initiative as an example of ‘Sector Leading Innovative Practice’. The project has also been shortlisted for a Glasgow City Council ‘Flourish Award’. Over the last three years the College has involved over 150 young people

in its programmes. It has in that time also helped develop new standards for this type of provision. John Wheatley College was the first in Scotland to meet the new benchmark established by the Frank Buttle Trust (which has been specifically devised to protect the interests of young people leaving care). In her letter of support to the BIG Lottery Fund the Minister praised the College’s ‘exceptionally high standing in this field’. Ian Graham, the College’s Principal, said:“We are very grateful for the Minister’s interest in this project and her fulsome support for it. It is important that, at a time of widespread reductions in Public Spending, the development of programmes such as this which seek to assist Young People in care to make a smooth transition to adult life can continue. We hope that the BIG Lottery Fund will be able to assist us do just that.”

Eastbank Kids meet the Services

AS part of the continuing Community Policing Initiative throughout the East End Shettleston Police joined up with the other emergency services to visit Eastbank Primary School last week. The children love these days where they can mix with the police and fire-officers and see up close just what is involved when the services are required. The noise of the “Blues and Twos” reverberating around the playground, the spray from the fire hoses as they jet towards the rubbish bin targets and the eager children gathering around the horses, as their riders explain how

they manage crowds and even down to what the horses like to eat. Days like these serve a great purpose in linking the kids in with the services and in the long run give the children an insight as to just what is involved when the community require the assistance of the “999” brigade.

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Can cook, will cook – local organisation dishes up recipe for successAN initiative to get more people eating healthy home-cooked affordable food is having a real impact on families in East Glasgow – and the results are all down to local people.The Community Food Programme, delivered by East End Kids & Co – a local charity passionate about making healthy food accessible to the community – is working with the North East sector of Glasgow City Community Health Partnership (CHP) to get more people cooking.One element of the project involves signing-up locals to its six-week cooking course. East End Kids & Co’s mobile kitchen has been clocking-up the miles demonstrating how to cook tasty meals for under £5 using healthy, easily-available ingredients. The courses are particularly popular with parents of young children and give them the confidence and experience to use their new-found cooking skills at home.

Karen, 23, mother of 2 children has been attending classes at Parkhead Nursery, she said: “I’ve really enjoyed the cooking course; it’s given me a lot of ideas about what I can cook at home to make sure my children are getting healthy-eating options. Preparing home-cooked food doesn’t take long and it can be done on a family budget.” As well as the cookery courses, East End Kids & Co is making sure we all get our five-a-day by selling fruit bags for 80 pence in North East sector’s six health centres. And, it’s responsible for making sure parents have all the right information and equipment for introducing solid food to their babies by hosting weaning fayres.East End Kids & Co became involved in the community-driven project by successfully winning a contract with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC) through The Scottish Government’s procurement portal, Public Contracts

Scotland (PCS).Mick McDermott, development worker with East End Kids & Co, said: “We’re really pleased to be working with Glasgow City CHCP to deliver the Community Food Programme. East End Kids & Co began in 1999 and is run by local people who believe in tackling food poverty. The Community Food Programme makes healthy food available to people on low-incomes and empowers them with the knowledge and skills to improve the future health of themselves and their children.“The feedback from participants on our cookery courses and the local people we meet by delivering the project has been fantastic. It’s very encouraging that small local organisations like ours are able to access contract opportunities with public sector bodies. Now we have been through the PCS tender process, we would definitely be keen to see if our experience and knowledge could be

used for other projects and will look out for similar contracts.”Douglas O’Malley, Health Improvement Lead North East Sector, Glasgow City CHP, said: “Improving diet and tackling obesity are complex problems so when we advertised the contract for delivery of the Community Food

Programme we were keen to work with an organisation which understood the challenges.“East End Kids & Co has a long-established history of engaging with the local community and developing relationships with people of all ages and circumstances. They are a highly-motivated

group and have been very successful in delivering all aspects of the Community Food Programme. By using PCS we were able to invite interest from a range of suppliers and ensure we worked with an organisation with the right experience to support the project, while delivering best value.”

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SHETTLESTON Off-Sales Campaign commenced in the East end last November and Glasgow Community and Safety Services, in partnership with Strathclyde Police, Glasgow City Council Licensing Standards, Glasgow City Community Health Partnership, Glasgow Council on Alcohol Prevention and Education, FUSE youth club and licensees in the area, are working to reduce the accessibility of alcohol to under 18s and prevent agent purchase* in the area. Dedicated Police, Community

Enforcement Officers (CEOs) and mobile CCTV vans constantly operate in the area to deter this activity, whilst directing young people to alternative youth activities in the area. These include Glasgow Community and Safety Services’ ‘STUFF To Do’ initiative, which is based at Sandyhills Flats on Saturday evenings from 6pm until 9.30pm.

Licensees, with the support of Strathclyde Police, Licensing Standards and Glasgow Community and Safety Services, have now formed the Shettleston Off-

Sales Watch, which will be the first of its kind in Glasgow. Last week a community event was held within Tesco at Shettleston allowing representatives from all the partner organisations to engage with members of the community to canvass their views on the campaign. The event was very successful and

the community indicated their welcome for this innovative approach. Next up is an all day event within FUSE, Shettleston Road on Friday (8th April) Stop Drinking – Start Thinking will further raise awareness about the campaign and encourage young people to participate in youth activities provided in the area.

The programme for the day will include the STUFF Media Bus, CCTV, Strathclyde Police, an Information Stall and fun activities from 12-3pm. Later on, from 5pm-9pm, there will be a DJ, Urban Dance, Live Band, Prizes, and IT Suite.* ‘Agent purchase’ is the purchase of alcohol by an adult on behalf of an under-aged person.


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SHETTLESTON Off-Sales Campaign commenced in the East end last November and Glasgow Community and Safety Services, in partnership with Strathclyde Police, Glasgow City Council Licensing Standards, Glasgow City Community Health Partnership, Glasgow Council on Alcohol Prevention and Education, FUSE youth club and licensees in the area, are working to reduce the accessibility of alcohol to under 18s and prevent agent purchase* in the area. Dedicated Police, Community

Enforcement Officers (CEOs) and mobile CCTV vans constantly operate in the area to deter this activity, whilst directing young people to alternative youth activities in the area. These include Glasgow Community and Safety Services’ ‘STUFF To Do’ initiative, which is based at Sandyhills Flats on Saturday evenings from 6pm until 9.30pm.

Licensees, with the support of Strathclyde Police, Licensing Standards and Glasgow Community and Safety Services, have now formed the Shettleston Off-

Sales Watch, which will be the first of its kind in Glasgow. Last week a community event was held within Tesco at Shettleston allowing representatives from all the partner organisations to engage with members of the community to canvass their views on the campaign. The event was very successful and

the community indicated their welcome for this innovative approach. Next up is an all day event within FUSE, Shettleston Road on Friday (8th April) Stop Drinking – Start Thinking will further raise awareness about the campaign and encourage young people to participate in youth activities provided in the area.

The programme for the day will include the STUFF Media Bus, CCTV, Strathclyde Police, an Information Stall and fun activities from 12-3pm. Later on, from 5pm-9pm, there will be a DJ, Urban Dance, Live Band, Prizes, and IT Suite.* ‘Agent purchase’ is the purchase of alcohol by an adult on behalf of an under-aged person.


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A community allotment where people can learn how to grow and cultivate their own food and help Glasgow reduce its carbon emissions and be greener was officially opened last week in Dalness Street Tollcross. The Shettleston Community Growing Project (SCGP) is a resident-led initiative which has seen the transformation of a derelict site into a multi-use space for residents, community groups and local schools. As well as giving local people an opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn to grow their own fresh produce, it will also act as a hub for community events and promote carbon and energy reduction initiatives. The project will also help save an estimated 1.286 tonnes of carbon a year and help local residents and school children learn about how the choices they make around food, recycling and energy can make a big difference in the global effort to tackle climate change. SCGP, which received just over £172,000 from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund last year, was officially opened by Roseanna Cunningham, the Minister for the Environment and Climate Change. Glasgow City Council contributed a further £18,700 through Glasgow Greenspace and the Shettleston Area Budget. Both the Council, with four services involved, and Shettleston Housing Association contributed staff time to assist in the development of the project Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Roseanna Cunningham, said: “The Shettleston Community Growing Project is a fantastic example of people working

together to make a real difference to their local and national environment and I’m sure it will be at the centre of community life for years to come. “Locally the benefits are there for all to see, with people getting the opportunity to grow their own food while developing their skills and creating a more sustainable community by transforming this piece of land. “Nationally The Climate Challenge Fund is giving Scotland’s communities the chance to reduce their carbon emissions . Over the last three years we have made £27.4 million available through the fund and we are extending this into the coming year with an additional £10.3 million. “While all the CCF projects, like this one in Shettleston are playing their part in reducing emissions they are also bringing wider social and economic benefits and improving the quality of life for many.” Bob Duckett, Chair of SCGP and Shettleston resident, who has been involved in the project from the very beginning, said: “The SCGP site is all we hoped it would be

and we are very grateful to the Climate Challenge Fund for making our idea a reality. It also shows what local people can achieve if they put their minds to it and have the right help and support. “As well as the obvious benefits of growing our own food, members and volunteers have the opportunity to make new friends and contribute to the local community. There is a sense of learning and fun with different generations working together with a common purpose. “The project provides an opportunity to gain skills that increase employment opportunities or encourage people to move onto further training and a career in areas like horticulture or grounds maintenance. It can also help overcome the barriers to work that some unemployed people face like lack of self-esteem.” Councillor Alistair Watson, who represented Glasgow City Council at the opening and is the convener of the Regeneration and the Economy Policy Development Committee, said: “The Shettleston Community Growing Project is a brilliant project and an excellent response to this challenge. It will help people in the area to reduce their carbon footprint by cutting food miles, help save them money on their food bills and encourage them to get out into the fresh air to garden and get some exercise. “I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all those in involved with the SCGP for a job well done”. Chris Cunningham, the Director of Shettleston Housing Association, said: “Shettleston Housing Association has been delighted to assist the SGCP with the growing project and has been happy to contribute the land for the allotment site. “The project will breathe new life into an area which had been a problem for some time. The local community and all the partners and funders have now ensured that this will happen. “We are now looking around our area to identify more sites that the SCGP could utilise and I look forward to seeing many more growing spaces and more opportunities for local residents to join in with this very worthwhile project”

Roseanna Cunningham and a Volunteer at the opening

Roseanna Cunningham Minister for the Environment and Climate Change plants a tree to mark the Opening of the Allotment Complex.

SHETTLESTON GOES GREEN AND GETS GROWING

Milnbank Housing Association. 53 Ballindalloch Drive, Dennistoun, Glasgow, G31 3DQ

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30am-5:00pm

Milnbank Housing Association

Tel: 0141-5Tel: 0141-551 8131 • Fax: 0141-550 2060

• Website: www.milnbank.org.uk • Email: [email protected]

Kids and Co main aim is to improve the health of east end residents by selling low cost fresh fruit and vegetables to nurseries, schools and other projects based in the East End. We also run fruit and veg stalls from Health Centres, community centres and hospitals. Lastly we run cookery demos and cookery courses where we show people how to cook 2/3 course meals for families for un-der £5. If you need more info on these serv-

ices call Michael at the office on 0141 5518811 or email [email protected]

Mick McDermottEast End Kids & CoUnit 1595 Boden StGlasgowG40 3QF

tel: 0141 551 8811 fx: 0141 554 9254

Dalmarnock Centre3 Lily Street

GlasgowG40 3HE

Tel: 0141 556 4776

Shettleston Housing Association65 Pettigrew Street,

Shettleston, Glasgow G32 7XR

phone: 0141 763 0511 By fax: 0141 778 5278

Shettleston Housing Association

Call Our Donation Line NOW on:

0141 314 1450www.glasgowfurnitureinitiative.org.uk

Playbusters’ Volunteer Stephen Kenny makes The Young Scottish Green List!STEPHEN Kenny (16) from Garthamlock has lots to cel-ebrate after making The Young Scottish Green List which high-lights young people dedicating their time to making positive change in Scotland. The final took place at Edinburgh Univer-sity on 9th March and Stephen was one of 15 deserving win-ners across the whole of Scot-land! Stephen says ‘To be in the Young Scottish Green List is amazing and I am proud to be in it!’ Stephen volunteers for Play-busters and is a fantastic ambas-sador for the ‘Grow Green with Glasgow’s East End’ project.

Stephen’s Key Green achievements -

allotment

recycled materials

of Sheltered Housing residents

Parade

system

local environment

days

group Stephen says ‘Volunteering has been a great opportunity for me. It boosted my confidence and helped me unlock skills I never thought I had.’ Stephen is a great role model

and is learning to lead others through Glasgow Life’s ‘Young People into Volunteering and Leadership’ programme. Stephen also received an impressive 200 hour Millennium Volunteer Award signed by The Scottish Govern-ment.

Playbusters Project Manager Margaret

Layden says ‘Young people like Stephen are the future. He has made a huge contribution with his commitment and enthusiasm!’

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Tel: 0141 763 1317 Fax: 0141 778 4528


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Overall winner Kate Buchanan with Frank McAveetyYvonne Kucuk and Kenny Faulds of the Dalmarnock Community Centre

collect their well deserved award.

Andy Forrester (Playbusters) hands over the award

to Glasgow Bike Shed

Shettleston Community Growing Project are delighted with their award

Pictured here are the Winners of the Grow Green with Glasgow’s

East End Awards held in the Winter Gardens on Wednresday

night

Grow Green with Glasgow’s East End Awards

A packed Winter Gardens at the People’s Palace in Glasgow Green was the fitting venue for the first ever awards ceremony to recognise the organisations and projects who are working hard in the quest to protect the environment. Councillor Cathie McMaster welcomed the guests before handing over to the mainstay behind organising the whole evening Playbusters Project Manager Margaret Layden. Margaret works non-stop for the betterment

of the East end and it was fitting that her project was recognised by the Climate Change Funding Awards this week. Margaret spoke about the need for people to work towards making a difference through environmental and energy saving awareness and to

certainly could boast these qualities. First winner of the evening was the Shettleston Community Growing Project (see story on right of this page) and

the work they have done over the little time they have been in existence is tremendous. Dalmarnock Community Centre was the winner of the Home Energy award and Chairperson Kenny Faulds told a story which related just how much the Centre and the staff really mean to the local residents in the area. (A very well deserved award). Kate Buchanan at Golfhill Primary School won both the individual award for Waste Reduction and Reuse

and the Overall Grow Green Award on the night. Kate leads by example and the kids at Golfhill Primary are a credit to her and the rest of the staff as they beaver away in their “Eco committee” organising Eco weeks and taking part in the ongoing “Keep Dennistoun Clean” campaign amongst other environmentally friendly projects. The other winners on the night were The Glasgow Bike Shed and PR Print, both worthy winners.

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A community allotment where people can learn how to grow and cultivate their own food and help Glasgow reduce its carbon emissions and be greener was officially opened last week in Dalness Street Tollcross. The Shettleston Community Growing Project (SCGP) is a resident-led initiative which has seen the transformation of a derelict site into a multi-use space for residents, community groups and local schools. As well as giving local people an opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn to grow their own fresh produce, it will also act as a hub for community events and promote carbon and energy reduction initiatives. The project will also help save an estimated 1.286 tonnes of carbon a year and help local residents and school children learn about how the choices they make around food, recycling and energy can make a big difference in the global effort to tackle climate change. SCGP, which received just over £172,000 from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund last year, was officially opened by Roseanna Cunningham, the Minister for the Environment and Climate Change. Glasgow City Council contributed a further £18,700 through Glasgow Greenspace and the Shettleston Area Budget. Both the Council, with four services involved, and Shettleston Housing Association contributed staff time to assist in the development of the project Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Roseanna Cunningham, said: “The Shettleston Community Growing Project is a fantastic example of people working

together to make a real difference to their local and national environment and I’m sure it will be at the centre of community life for years to come. “Locally the benefits are there for all to see, with people getting the opportunity to grow their own food while developing their skills and creating a more sustainable community by transforming this piece of land. “Nationally The Climate Challenge Fund is giving Scotland’s communities the chance to reduce their carbon emissions . Over the last three years we have made £27.4 million available through the fund and we are extending this into the coming year with an additional £10.3 million. “While all the CCF projects, like this one in Shettleston are playing their part in reducing emissions they are also bringing wider social and economic benefits and improving the quality of life for many.” Bob Duckett, Chair of SCGP and Shettleston resident, who has been involved in the project from the very beginning, said: “The SCGP site is all we hoped it would be

and we are very grateful to the Climate Challenge Fund for making our idea a reality. It also shows what local people can achieve if they put their minds to it and have the right help and support. “As well as the obvious benefits of growing our own food, members and volunteers have the opportunity to make new friends and contribute to the local community. There is a sense of learning and fun with different generations working together with a common purpose. “The project provides an opportunity to gain skills that increase employment opportunities or encourage people to move onto further training and a career in areas like horticulture or grounds maintenance. It can also help overcome the barriers to work that some unemployed people face like lack of self-esteem.” Councillor Alistair Watson, who represented Glasgow City Council at the opening and is the convener of the Regeneration and the Economy Policy Development Committee, said: “The Shettleston Community Growing Project is a brilliant project and an excellent response to this challenge. It will help people in the area to reduce their carbon footprint by cutting food miles, help save them money on their food bills and encourage them to get out into the fresh air to garden and get some exercise. “I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all those in involved with the SCGP for a job well done”. Chris Cunningham, the Director of Shettleston Housing Association, said: “Shettleston Housing Association has been delighted to assist the SGCP with the growing project and has been happy to contribute the land for the allotment site. “The project will breathe new life into an area which had been a problem for some time. The local community and all the partners and funders have now ensured that this will happen. “We are now looking around our area to identify more sites that the SCGP could utilise and I look forward to seeing many more growing spaces and more opportunities for local residents to join in with this very worthwhile project”

Roseanna Cunningham and a Volunteer at the opening

Roseanna Cunningham Minister for the Environment and Climate Change plants a tree to mark the Opening of the Allotment Complex.

SHETTLESTON GOES GREEN AND GETS GROWING

Milnbank Housing Association. 53 Ballindalloch Drive, Dennistoun, Glasgow, G31 3DQ

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30am-5:00pm

Milnbank Housing Association

Tel: 0141-5Tel: 0141-551 8131 • Fax: 0141-550 2060

• Website: www.milnbank.org.uk • Email: [email protected]

Kids and Co main aim is to improve the health of east end residents by selling low cost fresh fruit and vegetables to nurseries, schools and other projects based in the East End. We also run fruit and veg stalls from Health Centres, community centres and hospitals. Lastly we run cookery demos and cookery courses where we show people how to cook 2/3 course meals for families for un-der £5. If you need more info on these serv-

ices call Michael at the office on 0141 5518811 or email [email protected]

Mick McDermottEast End Kids & CoUnit 1595 Boden StGlasgowG40 3QF

tel: 0141 551 8811 fx: 0141 554 9254

Dalmarnock Centre3 Lily Street

GlasgowG40 3HE

Tel: 0141 556 4776

Shettleston Housing Association65 Pettigrew Street,

Shettleston, Glasgow G32 7XR

phone: 0141 763 0511 By fax: 0141 778 5278

Shettleston Housing Association

Call Our Donation Line NOW on:

0141 314 1450www.glasgowfurnitureinitiative.org.uk

Playbusters’ Volunteer Stephen Kenny makes The Young Scottish Green List!STEPHEN Kenny (16) from Garthamlock has lots to cel-ebrate after making The Young Scottish Green List which high-lights young people dedicating their time to making positive change in Scotland. The final took place at Edinburgh Univer-sity on 9th March and Stephen was one of 15 deserving win-ners across the whole of Scot-land! Stephen says ‘To be in the Young Scottish Green List is amazing and I am proud to be in it!’ Stephen volunteers for Play-busters and is a fantastic ambas-sador for the ‘Grow Green with Glasgow’s East End’ project.

Stephen’s Key Green achievements -

allotment

recycled materials

of Sheltered Housing residents

Parade

system

local environment

days

group Stephen says ‘Volunteering has been a great opportunity for me. It boosted my confidence and helped me unlock skills I never thought I had.’ Stephen is a great role model

and is learning to lead others through Glasgow Life’s ‘Young People into Volunteering and Leadership’ programme. Stephen also received an impressive 200 hour Millennium Volunteer Award signed by The Scottish Govern-ment.

Playbusters Project Manager Margaret

Layden says ‘Young people like Stephen are the future. He has made a huge contribution with his commitment and enthusiasm!’

VOTE YES FOR




Tel: 0141 763 1317 Fax: 0141 778 4528


Excellent customer serviceTollcross Housing Association

VOTE YES FOR




Tel: 0141 763 1317 Fax: 0141 778 4528



Overall winner Kate Buchanan with Frank McAveetyYvonne Kucuk and Kenny Faulds of the Dalmarnock Community Centre

collect their well deserved award.

Andy Forrester (Playbusters) hands over the award

to Glasgow Bike Shed

Shettleston Community Growing Project are delighted with their award

Pictured here are the Winners of the Grow Green with Glasgow’s

East End Awards held in the Winter Gardens on Wednresday

night

Grow Green with Glasgow’s East End Awards

A packed Winter Gardens at the People’s Palace in Glasgow Green was the fitting venue for the first ever awards ceremony to recognise the organisations and projects who are working hard in the quest to protect the environment. Councillor Cathie McMaster welcomed the guests before handing over to the mainstay behind organising the whole evening Playbusters Project Manager Margaret Layden. Margaret works non-stop for the betterment

of the East end and it was fitting that her project was recognised by the Climate Change Funding Awards this week. Margaret spoke about the need for people to work towards making a difference through environmental and energy saving awareness and to

certainly could boast these qualities. First winner of the evening was the Shettleston Community Growing Project (see story on right of this page) and

the work they have done over the little time they have been in existence is tremendous. Dalmarnock Community Centre was the winner of the Home Energy award and Chairperson Kenny Faulds told a story which related just how much the Centre and the staff really mean to the local residents in the area. (A very well deserved award). Kate Buchanan at Golfhill Primary School won both the individual award for Waste Reduction and Reuse

and the Overall Grow Green Award on the night. Kate leads by example and the kids at Golfhill Primary are a credit to her and the rest of the staff as they beaver away in their “Eco committee” organising Eco weeks and taking part in the ongoing “Keep Dennistoun Clean” campaign amongst other environmentally friendly projects. The other winners on the night were The Glasgow Bike Shed and PR Print, both worthy winners.

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Parkhead Youth Project

For young people 8 yrs – 18 yrsA variety of activities and ‘Big Days Oot’

Registration forms available fromThursday 31st March 2011 at 4pm

Limited Places Available

For more information pop into the Youth Project

or call 0141 550 2621Parkhead Youth Project

132-134 Westmuir StreetParkhead, Glasgow, G31 5BW

COMING SOON OURSPRING BREAK PROGRAMME

Stronger Individuals. Stronger Families.

Stronger Communities.

Easter Programme 2011

Day Activity Venue Time Age Group Mon 4th Go Play BCLC 3:00 5:15 5-13 years Whiterose 3:45-5:15 community hall 5-13 years

Tue 5th Various Cranhill community Project 1:00-4:00 various Planting Shettleston Railway station 2:00- 3:00 Budhill family learning Club activities YMCA – Tollcross Rd 4:30-6:00 5+ years Club activities Wellhouse Hub 4:00-5:00 5+ years

Wed 6th Go Play BCLC 1:00 3:00 5-13years Beardmore Park 3:30-5:00 Club activities Sandyhills Community flat 6:00-7:30 5-12 years

Thurs 7th Commonwealth T.B.C T.B.C various fitness challenge Club activities Church of Nazarene Parkhead 4:00-5:30 5-7years Club activities Cranhill Community Project 4:30-6:00 5-12 years Go Play Strone Road Cranhill 5:30 8:00 5-13 Years (Playbusters & Peek)

Fri 8th Connecting Joppa Street sheltered 12-2:30 various Generations housing Easy Spanish The Beacon Cranhill 4:30-6:00 5-12 years Football

Sat 9th Various Wellpark community hall 1:00-3:00 Various Sun 10th Club activities Parkhead Congregational 6:00-800 8+ years church

Day Activity Venue Time Age group Mon 11th Helping hands – T.B.C T.B.C Various Get together Go Play BCLC 3:00 5:15 5-13 years Whiterose 3:45-5:15 community hall

Tue12th Various Cranhill 1:00-4:00 Various Community project Planting Shettleston 2:00- 3:00 Budhill family Railway station learning Club activities YMCA – Tollcross Rd. 4:30-6:00 5+ years Club activities Wellhouse Hub 4:00-5:00 5+ years

Wed 13th Connecting Cuthelton Sheltered 12:00-2:00 Various Generations- housing Clean up Go Play BCLC 1:00 3:00 5-13years Beardmore Park 3:30-5:00 Club activities Sandyhills 6:00-7:30 5-12 years Community flat

Thurs 14th Commonwealth T.B.C T.B.C Various fitness challenge Club activities Church of Nazarene 4:00-5:30 5-7years Parkhead Club activities Cranhill Community 4:30-6:00 5-12 years Project Go Play Strone Road 5:30 8:00 5-13 years (Playbusters & Cranhill Peek) Various

Friday 15th Connecting Generations Joppa Street sheltered 12-2:30 Various housing Easy Spanish Football The Beacon Cranhill 4:30-6:00 5-12 years Various

Sat16th Various Wellpark community hall 1:00-3:00 Various

Sun 17th Club activities Parkhead Congregational 6:00-8:00 8+ years church

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

DON’T BEBORED this

CHECK OUT OUR EASTER BREAK PROGRAMMES

FOR 2011

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Day:Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Venue:Dalmarnock Community Centre

Dalmarnock Community Centre






Provider:Dalmarnock Futures Forum

Dalmarnock Futures ForumDrama & Dance


DFF

Foxy Dancers

Dalmarnock Futures Forum



Age:10+ years Gaming Session and Health Eating5-9 yearsArts & Crafts 5-9 years

Swimming Sessions

10+years Footie tourna-ment

5-9 years Arts & CraftsJewellery Making

5+years 10+years Day Trips5-9years Fun & GamesCookery Classes10+years Drop in Sessions

10+years

10+years

10+years

10+years

Time:12.00am-4pm

5.00-7.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm6.00pm -8.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm6.00pm -8.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm12.00am-4.00pm4.30pm-6.30pm

7pm-9.45pm

5.30pm-6.30pmCommittee Meeting7pm-10pm Drop In

5.30pm-6.30pmCommittee Meeting7.pm-10pm Drop In

Day:Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday










Drama & Dance


Drama & Dance

DFF

Foxy Dancers




Age:10+ yearsGaming Session and Health Eating5-9 years Arts & Crafts

5-9 yearsSwimming Sessions


5-9 years Arts & CraftsJewellery Making5+years

10+years Day TripsBike Club Picnic5-9years Fun & GamesCookery Classes10+yearsDrop in Sessions

10+years

10+years

10+years

10+years

Time:12.00am-4pm

5.00-7.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

6.00pm -8.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm

6.00pm -8.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

4.30pm-6.30pm

7pm-9.45pm



Dalmarnock Futures Forum Easter Timetable - Week 2:


The Dalmarnock Centre3 Lily StreetDalmarnock

Glasgow G40 3HE

Tel: 0141 556 4776

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Day:Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday











DFF

Foxy Dancers




Age:10+ years Gaming Session and Health Eating5-9 yearsArts & Crafts 5-9 years

Swimming Sessions


5-9 years Arts & CraftsJewellery Making

5+years 10+years Day Trips5-9years Fun & GamesCookery Classes10+years Drop in Sessions

10+years

10+years

10+years

10+years

Time:12.00am-4pm

5.00-7.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm6.00pm -8.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm6.00pm -8.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm12.00am-4.00pm4.30pm-6.30pm

7pm-9.45pm



Day:Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday










Drama & Dance


Drama & Dance

DFF

Foxy Dancers




Age:10+ yearsGaming Session and Health Eating5-9 years Arts & Crafts

5-9 yearsSwimming Sessions


5-9 years Arts & CraftsJewellery Making5+years

10+years Day TripsBike Club Picnic5-9years Fun & GamesCookery Classes10+yearsDrop in Sessions

10+years

10+years

10+years

10+years

Time:12.00am-4pm

5.00-7.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

6.00pm -8.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm

6.00pm -8.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

6.00pm-9.00pm

12.00am-4.00pm

4.30pm-6.30pm

7pm-9.45pm





The Dalmarnock Centre3 Lily StreetDalmarnock

Glasgow G40 3HE

Tel: 0141 556 4776


You must book! Please call PEEK on 0141 552 5757 from 30 March -1 April! Or for Cranhill please call Cranhill Community Project on 0141 774 3344 !

Street PEEKMondayGallowgateSlate�eld Street6.30 - 7.45pmTuesdayParkheadBelvidere Housing Estate5.45 - 7.15pmThursdayHaghillIron Gray Street4 - 5.30pmCranhillStrone Road5.45 - 7.45pmFridayCaltonElco Gardens4 - 6pmSundayGallowgateDavid Court4.45 - 6pm

For 2 weeks only, over the spring holidays (4th April - 17th April), the times of the Street PEEK programme will change. As always ses-sions will be open access and PEEK cannot be re-sponsible for children un-der the age of 5. No need to book Street PEEK!

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PEEK – Possibilities East End Kids, Gallowgate Parish Church, St. Luke’s Building, 17 Bain Street, Calton, Glasgow, G40 2JZ [email protected] SCNo SC030814 Co.No 273704

www.peekproject.org.uk www.facebook.com/thepeekproject

Spring Break Week 1 Spring Break Week 2

Madness Monday4th and 8th April1-3pmCranhill Community ProjectFunky Friday11th and 15th April 1-3pmCranhill Community ProjectONLY 20 PLACES AVAILABLE ON EACH DAY!

Cranhill Spring

Wacky Wednesday6th April & 13th April1-3pmMeeting: High Carntyne ChurchTerri�c Thursday7th April & 14th April 1-3pmMeeting: High Carntyne ChurchONLY 20 PLACES AVAILABLE ON EACH DAY!

Carntyne Spring

Monday Madness4th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreTerri�c Tuesday TRIP5th April10-3pmMeeting: East End Healthy Living CentreWacky Wednesday6th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreThrilling Thursday7th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreFunky Friday8th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE ON EACH DAY!

Monday Madness11th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreTerri�c Tuesday TRIP12th April10-3pmMeeting: East End Healthy Living CentreWacky Wednesday13th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreThrilling Thursday14th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreFunky Friday15th April10-12noonEast End Healthy Living CentreONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE ON EACH DAY!

EASTER PROGRAMMEThe Urban Fox

Date Venue Time Activity AgeMon 4th BCLC 09.00-3.00pm Mountain Biking 12-16 yrsMon 4th Shawlands Academy 10.00-12.00pm Mobile Games Mon 4th Carmyle Community Centre 12.00-1.30pm Games & Play 5-8 yrs 1.45-3.15pm Games & Play 9-11 yrsMon 4th The Valley 1.00-3.00pm Streetwork Mon 4th Barlanark Community Centre 6.30-8.30pm Drop In 12-16yrsTues 5th Tollcross YMCA 09.00-3.00pm Canoeing 12-16yrsTues 5th Shawlands Academy 10.00-12.00pm Mobile Games Tues 5th BCLC 1.00-3.00pm Games & Play 5-11yrsTues 5th Barlanark Community Centre 1.30-3.30 Drop In 12-16yrsTues 5th Tollcross Leisure Centre 6.00-8.00pm Football Skills 5-16yrsTues 5th Ruchazie Community Centre 7.00-9.00pm Drop In 12-16yrsTues 5th Helenslea Community Hall 7.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsWed 6th Shawlands Academy 10.00-12.00pm Mobile Games Wed 6th Helenslea Community Hall 11.00-12.30pm Games & Play 5-11yrs 1.00-3.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsWed 6th The Valley 1.00-3.00pm Streetwork Wed 6th Ruchazie Community Centre 1.30-3.30pm Drop In 12-16yrsWed 6th EEHLC 5.00-7.00pm Football Skills 5-11yrsWed 6th Helenslea Community Hall 6.00-7.00 Dance 5-11yrs 7.00-8.00 Dance 12-16yrsThurs 7th Barlanark Community Centre 1.30-3.30 Drop In 12-16yrsThurs 7th Helenslea Community Hall 4.00-5.00pm Football Skills 5-11yrs 5.00-6.00pm Football Skills 12-16yrsThurs 7th Dalmarnock Community Centre 6.00-7.00pm Dance 5-8yrs 7.00-8.00pm Dance 9-11yrs 8.00-9.00pm Dance 12-16yrsThurs 7th Ruchazie Community Centre 7.00-9.00pm Drop In 12-16yrsFri 8th Helenslea Community Hall 4.00-5.30pm Drop-In 8-11yrs 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 8th Carmyle Community Centre 4.00-5.30pm Drop-In 8-11yrs 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 8th BCLC 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 8th Tollcross Youth Centre 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 8th EEHLC 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 8th Wellpark Centre 6.00-8.00pm Drop-In 8-11yrsSat 9th Helenslea Community Hall 6.00-9.00pm Drop in 12-16yrsSat 9th Tollcross YMCA 6.00-9.00pm Drop in 12-16yrs

Date Venue Time Activity AgeMon 11th Helenslea Community Hall 09.00-3.00pm Mountain Biking 12-16 yrsMon 11th Carmyle Community Centre 12.00-1.30pm Games & Play 5-8 yrs 1.45-3.15pm Games & Play 9-11 yrsMon 11th The Valley 1.00-3.00pm Streetwork Mon 11th Barlanark Community Centre 6.30-8.30pm Drop In 12-16yrsTues 12th BCLC 1.00-3.00pm Games & Play 5-11yrsTues 12th Barlanark Community Centre 1.30-3.30 Drop In 12-16yrsTues 12th Tollcross Leisure Centre 6.00-8.00pm Football Skills 5-16yrsTues 12th Ruchazie Community Centre 7.00-9.00pm Drop In 12-16yrsTues 12th Helenslea Community Hall 7.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsWed 13th Carmyle Community Centre 09.00-3.00pm Canoeing 12-16yrsWed 13th Helenslea Community Hall 11.00-12.30pm Games & Play 5-11yrs 1.00-3.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsWed 13th The Valley 1.00-3.00pm Streetwork Wed 13th Ruchazie Community Centre 1.30-3.30pm Drop In 12-16yrsWed 13th EEHLC 5.00-7.00pm Football Skills 5-11yrsWed 13th Helenslea Community Hall 6.00-7.00 Dance 5-11yrs 7.00-8.00 Dance 12-16yrsThurs 14th Barlanark Community Centre 1.30-3.30 Drop In 12-16yrsThurs 14th Helenslea Community Hall 4.00-5.00pm Football Skills 5-11yrs 5.00-6.00pm Football Skills 12-16yrsThurs 14th Dalmarnock Community Centre 6.00-7.00pm Dance 5-8yrs 7.00-8.00pm Dance 9-11yrs 8.00-9.00pm Dance 12-16yrsThurs 14th Ruchazie Community Centre 7.00-9.00pm Drop In 12-16yrsFri 15th Helenslea Community Hall 4.00-5.30pm Drop-In 8-11yrs 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 15th Carmyle Community Centre 4.00-5.30pm Drop-In 8-11yrs 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 15th BCLC 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 15th Tollcross Youth Centre 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 15th EEHLC 6.00-9.00pm Drop-In 12-16yrsFri 15th Wellpark Centre 6.00-8.00pm Drop-In 8-11yrsSat 16th Helenslea Community Hall 6.00-9.00pm Drop in 12-16yrsSat 16th Tollcross YMCA 6.00-9.00pm Drop in 12-16yrs

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STRATHCLYDE Police is urging elderly residents in the east end of Glasgow to be extra vigilant following recent reports of bogus workmen operating in the local area. In one recent incident, an elderly resident in Shettleston was defrauded of a substantial amount of money. It is believed the price paid was five times a realistic estimate of the value of work undertaken. The elderly and the vulnerable are prime targets for bogus callers, who can take on a variety of different aliases to try and get through the door, from workmen offering to carry out repairs to peoples’ homes, to those purporting to carry out surveys or collections for charity, but the message the police want to stress is ‘if in doubt, keep them out’. Sgt Gwen McEwan, from London Road Police Office is appealing for people to be on their guard. She said, “We are determined to stop people falling prey to bogus callers. Because of their age and vulnerability, elderly people are more commonly targeted by the fraudsters. Some older people keep purses, wallets and large sums of money, in their homes which makes this a lucrative crime. That’s why it so important for us to get our there and take the message to the people.

“I would urge anyone who may have information or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the local area to contact London Road Police Office on 0141 532 4671. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.” There are a number of simple measures which can be taken by householders to reduce the threat of becoming a victim, as follows:

always use the spy hole or window on the door to check who is on the other side before opening it.

caller what they want.

authenticity of the caller’s identification you can always ask them to call back later. Note their name and company as you can always phone the company they are from to check if they are genuine.

have a friend or relative with you when they return.

you are absolutely confident they are genuine.

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Following a spate of thefts of metal, Strathclyde Police would like information from members of the public concerning vans and flat bed lorries that are seen in local streets. PC Geoff Smith explained, “We are particularly keen to hear of vehicles that pick up scrap. There is a great deal of theft of metal in the area and these criminals are often involved in other types of door step crime. Please phone crime stoppers, if possible, providing registration numbers of vehicles, colour, vehicle type and description of occupants. These criminals often target elderly vulnerable people so catching these groups of criminals is of paramount importance to Strathclyde Police.Phone PC Geoff Smith on 0141 532 4671 or crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 or email [email protected] or www.crimestoppersscotland-uk.org

After officers from London Road stopped a vehicle in Fielden Street they found a large amount of cash inside. Approximately £81,000 worth of herbal cannabis was recovered and £18,000 cash was also seized in a subsequent house search.

A man has been arrested after police found herbal cannabis, with a street value of around £17000, at a property in Dennistoun.

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Slimming In Tollcross is Oh – KayKAY-LOUISE joined a Slimming World class around a year and a half ago when a chance remark by a 3 year old child became the final straw on her quest to change her life. Kay-Louise knew in her heart she was overweight but as many others do she tried to ignore the fact and in doing so became even more depressed. Avoiding socialising, low self esteem because of ill-fitting clothes, sitting in separate rooms to basically hide from others, it all became too much and when she heard a young child making a remark about her “posterior,” Kay-Louise decided to do something about it. Contacting Slimming World was the best thing I ever did as I have now lost 2 stones. Following the Slimming World plan is one of the easiest things in the world and when you know it is doing you the “World” of good it makes it even more enjoyable. Now Kay-Louise is using all the experience she has gained over the past 18 months to start up

her own class in the Tollcross area and she is urging any of you who can relate to her story to join her. The great thing is that, having been through the whole gambit of putting on weight without really having been aware and then, shredding it with the assistance of Slimming World, to her delight, Kay-Louise wants to encourage others to do the same. “I’m really looking forward to the summer now,” said Kay-Louise after having missed out over the past couple of years. Joining Slimming World was the best decision I ever made and now I’ve got my life back and I aim to enjoy it to the max.”

TOLLCROSS [NEW CONSULTANT]St Joseph’s HallFullarton Avenue, Tollcross, G32 8HDWednesdays 6:30pm NEW Consultant’s Kay TEL 07815 495688

SHETTLESTONThe Methodist church hall1104 Shettleston Road, Shettleston G32 7PHTuesdays at 5:30pm and 7:00pm BAILLIESTONSt Andrews Parish Church, The Old Hall, 2 Bredisholm Road, Baillieston G69 7HLWednesdays 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pmEASTERHOUSEMasonic Hall, 64 Lochdochart Road, Easterhouse, G34 0BGThursdays 7:00 pm

07815 495688www.slimmingworld.com

Playbusters is a community based voluntary organisation based in the Parkhead area and operating within the wider east end. Over the past year we have been working in partnership with a number of public and voluntary organisations to develop our ‘Grow Green with Glasgow’s North East.

The main element of this work has been made possible through funding from the Climate Challenge Fund (Keep Scotland Beautiful).

We are looking to recruit two new members of staff to be part of our Climate Challenge Team. Both posts are funded by Keep Scotland Beautiful, Climate Challenge Fund)

CLIMATE CHALLENGE OFFICERSalary - £22,000 (Fixed Term for one year)Hours 35 per week – flexible, including evenings and weekends

The post holder will have experience of climate change issues, including energy saving, recycling and carbon footprinting. He/she will have a background in working with communities and have the ability to work within community development principles.

The Climate Challenge Officer will be responsible for working with local groups including young people, parents, volunteers and residents to raise issues of climate change and organise relevant activities. He/she will work in partnership with other agencies through organising workshops and community roadshows to inspire people to make changes in carbon reduction.

The successful candidate will have a qualification in community development or related area and have experience of organisation and delivery of environmental programmes.

This Application will be subject to disclosure checks.

To apply for a recruitment pack please call Playbusters on 0141 551 0071. [email protected] www.playbusters.org.uk

Closing date for application: 11th April 2011 – Interview w/b 18th April 2011

GARDENER/TRAINER

Salary- £24,000 (Fixed term for one year)

Hours 35 per week – flexible, including evenings and weekends

The post holder will oversee the day to day running across growing areas and assist in their development. He/she will assist individual users and groups, including schools and volunteers, to learn about and practice vegetable and fruit growing, carbon and energy reduction and composting. He/she will facilitate and organise events to promote these activities and the project sites.

The postholder will have a relevant qualification in horticulture or related area and will have knowledge of and commitment to sustainable environmental practices. Also required, is the experience of working within a community setting and deliver training workshops. Work will involve a strong training element to share knowledge and experience with a diverse range of individuals and groups, including children and young people.




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Slimming In Tollcross is Oh – KayKAY-LOUISE joined a Slimming World class around a year and a half ago when a chance remark by a 3 year old child became the final straw on her quest to change her life. Kay-Louise knew in her heart she was overweight but as many others do she tried to ignore the fact and in doing so became even more depressed. Avoiding socialising, low self esteem because of ill-fitting clothes, sitting in separate rooms to basically hide from others, it all became too much and when she heard a young child making a remark about her “posterior,” Kay-Louise decided to do something about it. Contacting Slimming World was the best thing I ever did as I have now lost 2 stones. Following the Slimming World plan is one of the easiest things in the world and when you know it is doing you the “World” of good it makes it even more enjoyable. Now Kay-Louise is using all the experience she has gained over the past 18 months to start up

her own class in the Tollcross area and she is urging any of you who can relate to her story to join her. The great thing is that, having been through the whole gambit of putting on weight without really having been aware and then, shredding it with the assistance of Slimming World, to her delight, Kay-Louise wants to encourage others to do the same. “I’m really looking forward to the summer now,” said Kay-Louise after having missed out over the past couple of years. Joining Slimming World was the best decision I ever made and now I’ve got my life back and I aim to enjoy it to the max.”

TOLLCROSS [NEW CONSULTANT]St Joseph’s HallFullarton Avenue, Tollcross, G32 8HDWednesdays 6:30pm NEW Consultant’s Kay TEL 07815 495688

SHETTLESTONThe Methodist church hall1104 Shettleston Road, Shettleston G32 7PHTuesdays at 5:30pm and 7:00pm BAILLIESTONSt Andrews Parish Church, The Old Hall, 2 Bredisholm Road, Baillieston G69 7HLWednesdays 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pmEASTERHOUSEMasonic Hall, 64 Lochdochart Road, Easterhouse, G34 0BGThursdays 7:00 pm

07815 495688www.slimmingworld.com

Playbusters is a community based voluntary organisation based in the Parkhead area and operating within the wider east end. Over the past year we have been working in partnership with a number of public and voluntary organisations to develop our ‘Grow Green with Glasgow’s North East.

The main element of this work has been made possible through funding from the Climate Challenge Fund (Keep Scotland Beautiful).

We are looking to recruit two new members of staff to be part of our Climate Challenge Team. Both posts are funded by Keep Scotland Beautiful, Climate Challenge Fund)

CLIMATE CHALLENGE OFFICERSalary - £22,000 (Fixed Term for one year)Hours 35 per week – flexible, including evenings and weekends

The post holder will have experience of climate change issues, including energy saving, recycling and carbon footprinting. He/she will have a background in working with communities and have the ability to work within community development principles.

The Climate Challenge Officer will be responsible for working with local groups including young people, parents, volunteers and residents to raise issues of climate change and organise relevant activities. He/she will work in partnership with other agencies through organising workshops and community roadshows to inspire people to make changes in carbon reduction.

The successful candidate will have a qualification in community development or related area and have experience of organisation and delivery of environmental programmes.




GARDENER/TRAINER

Salary- £24,000 (Fixed term for one year)

Hours 35 per week – flexible, including evenings and weekends

The post holder will oversee the day to day running across growing areas and assist in their development. He/she will assist individual users and groups, including schools and volunteers, to learn about and practice vegetable and fruit growing, carbon and energy reduction and composting. He/she will facilitate and organise events to promote these activities and the project sites.

The postholder will have a relevant qualification in horticulture or related area and will have knowledge of and commitment to sustainable environmental practices. Also required, is the experience of working within a community setting and deliver training workshops. Work will involve a strong training element to share knowledge and experience with a diverse range of individuals and groups, including children and young people.




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GLASGOW CITY F.C. 0, BIR-MINGHAM CITY 5. ENGLAND In-ternationalist Dunia Susi grabbed a hat-trick in this friendly at Tory-glen. Birmingham, who led 2-0 at the break, struck again through Rachel Williams. Sally Stanton made it 4-0, and Susi completed her hat-trick.GLASGOW CITY F.C. 2, DON-CASTER ROVERS BELLES 0.CLOSE season signing, Christie Murray (ex-Celtic) was a fi rst half goalscorer at Petershill Park. Vic-tory was assured when Leanne Ross netted a second from the penalty spot.GLASGOW CITY F.C. 8, CELTIC 0. HOLDERS Celtic were crushed in the Premier League Cup at Pe-tershill Park. Three fi rst half goals from Leanne Ross (pen), captain Rachel Corsie and Emma Mitch-ell put City in easy street. Mitchell struck twice on the resumption to complete her hat-trick,and Lisa Evans blasted home a sixth. For-mer Celtic star Christie Murray had a goal disallowed, and also hit the bar and post. Jane Ross left ‘keeper Fay helpless with a 25 yarder, and Rachel Corsie round-ed off the scoring. An impressive display and result for Glasgow City, who will be going after their fi fth Premier League title this sea-son.PROVANMILL THISTLE 1, BU-DHILL AFC 3. BUDHILL came from a goal down against ten-man Thistle in the Scottish Sunday Amateur Trophy at Greenfi eld Football Centre. Shaun Gallacher put Provanmill ahead after 30 min-utes, but Lee McNicol equalised nine minutes later. Provanmill had a player sent off - the wrong decision in my opinion - and on the hour mark Peter Driscoll drilled home No 2, followed by a header from Davie Green in the 68th minute. Brian Berry missed a great opportunity to reduce the leeway, when he sent a penalty kick wide of the post after 78 min-utes. Note: Budhill went out 4-3 after extra-time in the next round against Edinburgh hosts LBC AFC. We could not obtain goals-corers from the club management.SHETTLESTON JUNIORS 0, IR-VINE MEADOW 4. TOWN were denied a place in the quarter-fi -nals of the Emirates Scottish Jun-

ior Cup at Greenfi eld Park. Big-spending Meadow had the cup tie won before the half-time whistle thanks to a Richie Barr hat-trick and a Brian McGinty penalty kick. VALE OF CLYDE BOYS’ CLUB 0, RANGERS SABC 1. A brilliant goalkeeping display by young Steven Mullen was the highlight of this First Division clash at Green-fi eld Football Centre. * Vale, with-out a competitive match, agreed to help hosts Lenzie Youth Club prepare for their Easter interna-tional youth tournament in France. The friendly fi nished in a 3-3 draw.FINNART 0, WOLVES B.C. 1 A second half goal earned Wolves Under-16s victory in the fi rst round of the McCutcheon Cup at Glas-gow Green.SYNGENTA 1, BAILLIESTON JUNIORS 2. TWO magnifi cent fi rst half strikes from Conner Bran-nigan and John Dickson gave Ton Under-16 another fi ne win in the Central Scotland F.A. League. Sygenta, who had earlier equal-ised, also missed a fi rst half pen-alty kick. CASTLEMILK DYNAMO 4, SANDYMOUNT AFC 3. LACK of fi tness told against ‘Mount, who still managed to take plenty of positives after leading 3-1 with 20 minutes remaining. Recent ad-ditions to the squad did well. Scor-ers: Steven Neilson (20 minutes), Kevin Griffi n penalty (35), and Leigh Morrison (55). VALE OF CLYDE 2, THORNIE-WOOD UNITED 1. WITH both junior clubs idle for the day, a friendly was arranged at Fullarton Park - and the Tin Pail enjoyed bragging rights thanks to a late goal. Chris Faulds put United ahead on 29 minutes. Jay Lang equalised fi ve minutes into the second half, and Aldo Mackin net-ted what proved to be the winner after 85 minutes.BROOMHOUSE BOYS’ CLUB 3, SOUTH CAMLACHIE YOUTH PROJECT 3. SCYP Under-21 won on sudden death penalty kicks - after trailing three times in the Golden Goal Trophy at Green-fi eld. Steven Douglas equalised on 32 minutes after House opened the scoring inside the fi rst quarter. Ryan Haxton made it 2-2 a minute before the interval. Some 15 min-utes from time, Ryan Whitelaw

headed a third equaliser. Both teams missed their 4th/5th spot kicks. Liam Cusack converted the fi rst effort in sudden death, and Kieran Dougan won the cup tie with a great save.BARRHEAD ARTHURLIE 0, SOUTH CAMLACHIE YOUTH PROJECT 9. A runaway league win for the Under-21s. Scorers: Brian Hughes (4), Darren Miller (3), Erald Disha and Ryan Hax-ton.KILWINNING RANGERS 2, VALE OF CLYDE 1. NINE-man Buffs took the points at Ab-bey Park. Kris Mitchell netted in 6 minutes, but Paul McBride equalised just before half-time. Michael Fulton made it 2-1 on the hour mark, and Vale missed a penalty kick with ten minutes remaining after former Tollcross ‘keeper Scott Wilson had been red carded. Replacement Craig Richmond came off the bench and brilliantly denied the visitors. Kilwinning’s Holding was ear-lier sent off, and after the match the Ayrshire club sensationally sacked manager Billy Thomson following recent comments in a local newspaper article.TOWER HEARTS 2, CAMPSIE BLACK WATCH 5. THE meet-ing of two Scottish Under-21 Cup semi-fi nalists produced seven goals at Toryglen. Tower set-tled well and took a 2-0 lead, but Campsie, with Jamie Darroch outstanding, were back on level terms by the interval. The visitors stepped up a gear and scored three second half goals.WELLHOUSE BOYS’ CLUB 3, CELTIC COMMUNITY 3. ONEof the best Under-16 games watched this season. Celtic went ahead with a good goal, but the pace and fi nish by Ki-eran Gibbens made it 1-1. The same player scored before half-time, and was behind a third goal. His superb pass found Jamie Halliday,who rattled in a 15 yarder. Celts were far from fi nished, and took advantage of defensive slackness. followed by an equaliser three minutes from time. A fair result overall, no bookings and well handled by the referee! League result: E.K.Caledonia 1, Wellhouse 5. No goalscorers available.

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LADY DARLING UNDER-21 CUPNational Lady Darling Cup: QUARTER-FINALS - Dumbarton Harp 0, Giffnock 1 ; Hutchison Vale 0, Mill United 3; Renfrew F.C. 4, Cramond F.C. 1; Edinburgh United 2, Clydeside F.C. 3.SEMI-FINALS: Clydeside v Mill United; Renfrew F.C. v Giffnock Soccer Centre,Giffnock United.

Both scheduled for Sunday, April 10. Kick-offs 2pm. Venues to be confi rmed.

BAILLIESTON Bowling Club have joined the Glasgow North Eastern Leaguesfor the new outdoor season, writes JACK HIGH.

ACTION from the Glasgow City v Doncaster Rovers Belles clash. Picture taken by Lorraine Hill.

Ton were warmly welcomed at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held in Gar-rowhill Bowling Club earlier this month. GNEL Secretary/Treasurer Jim Hayes (Mount Vernon) has retired from the positions after 16 years, and I under-stand he was presented with a wine decanter and suitable inscribed base by the Associa-tion in appreciation of his out-standing service. Alex Morrison (Garrowhill Bowling Club) was elected Secretary/Match Secretary, and Drew Wilson (North Brit-ish) voted in as Treasurer. Douglas Wilson (Mount Ver-non) continues on the GNEL Committee, and has been joined by new member, Ron-nie Silverman, of Garrowhill. Said Alex Morrison: “We hope to have an on-going coverage this season in Re-Gen Sport,

which has previously served us excellently. “Leagues begin on the last Fri-day in April, and will continue until the end of June. I will be providing fi xtures and results for publication.” Meanwhile, I am obliged to Mr Morrison for supplying the fi rst club news, which confi rmed GARROWHILL have appoint-ed their top-table offi cials. Ronnie Silverman is Club President for 2011-’12, with Andrew Palmer voted Vice President. Emily Johnstone becomes Ladies’ President, and the Vice President is Mary McCluskey. Other appointments: Club Secretary - David Kerr; Match Secretary - Alex Morrison. Treasurer William Key takes over from John Johnstone, who has retired after 35 years of exceptional service to Gar-rowhill Bowling Club.

Garrowhill Opening Day (Gents Section) is on Saturday, April 16, with the Ladies follow-ing 24 hours later. The TOP TEN brought an end to the winter indoor sea-son. Garrowhill, Whitevale and Mount Vernon had 6-2 fi rst round wins against Sandyhills, North British and Springboig respectively. Shettleston had a bye. SEMI-FINALS: Garrowhill 4, Mount Vernon 4 (Mount Ver-non won on plus 14 shots); Shettleston 4, Whitevale 4 (Whitevale won on plus 12 shots). FINAL: Whitevale 6, Mount Vernon 2. Presenta-tion of all Indoor winners and runners-up will take place on Thursday, April 7.SHETTLESTON Bowling Club are holding their Gents’ Open-ing Day on Saturday, April 9. The Ladies Section have their event on Monday, April 11.

NATIONAL YOUTHS ROUND-UPUnder-13: QUARTER-FI-NALS - Fauldhouse Foxes 2, Leith 1; Wishaw 1, Syn-genta 2; Arbroath Lads 0, Moorlands 8; Airdrie United 3, Hutchison Vale 3. Replay 2-4. SEMI-FINALS - Fauld-house v Moorlands; Syngen-ta v Hutchison Vale.

Under-14: QUARTER-FINALS - Petershill F.C. 1, Tynecastle 1; St Johns 0, Syngenta 3; Deveronvale 0, Airdrie United 1; Holytown 2, Antonine Blacks 4. Replay - Tynecastle 3, Petershill F.C. 0. SEMI-FINALS - Airdrie United v Antonine Blacks;

Tynecastle v Syngenta. Under-15: QUARTER-FI-NALS: Clydebank 0, Park Vil-la 2; St Cadoc’s 3, Albion BC 1; Edina Hibs 2, Tynecastle 1; Clark Drive 3, Gourock 1. SEMI-FINALS - Park Villa v Clark Drive; Edina Hibs v St Cadoc’s. Under-16: QUARTER-FI-NALS: Dyce 4, Albion Rov-ers 2; Hutchison Vale 5, Deveronvale 0; St Johns 1, Ferry Athletic 2; Erskine YFC v Rossvale or Blue Brazil. SEMI-FINALS: Dyce v Er-skine or Rossvale; Ferry Ath-letic v Hutchison Vale.

Under-17: QUARTER-FINALS: Banks ‘O Dee 3, Linwood Rangers 1; KSC Eglinton 1, Kerse 3; Dunbeth 3, Woodside 0; Goldenhill 3, Coltness 1. SEMI-FINALS:Kerse v Goldenhill; Dunbeth v Banks ‘O Dee. Under-19: QUARTER-FI-NALS: Whitburn or Allanton v Claremont or Salvesen; Bonnyton 2, Stoneyburn 1; Mossend 6, Airdrie Victoria 5; Linwood Rangers 1, Glenburn Miners 0. SEMI-FINALS: Lin-wood Rangers v Bonnyton; Mossend v Whitburn or Allan-ton or Claremont or Salvesen.

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL - LATEST NEWSGLASGOW GIRLS F.C. Seniors’ team have been given a bye in the League Cup fi rst round following the promotion of Falkirk Ladies to the Premier League set-up. UNDER-17 League Cup: Group One - Rangers, Celtic,Drumchapel, Dumfries. Group Two - Glasgow Girls, Hamilton Accies, Kilmarnock, Wishaw. UNDER-15 League Cup: Section A - Glasgow Girls, Kilmarnock,Glasgow City, Drongan,Kilwinning. Section B - Rangers, Celtic, Dumfreis, Port Glasgow. UNDER-13 League Cup Quarter-fi nal - St Andrews Belles v Glasgow Girls on April 9.UNDER-11 Development League - Glasgow Girls, Drumsagard, Prestwick CFC, East Kil-

bride, Kilbirnie FC Girls, Ayr United, Kilwinning Sports Club Blues/Whites, Dalry Rovers, Clark Drive, Hamilton Accies, Irvine Thistle, Caley Girls, Cumnock Girls.

SOCCERADE WEST REGIONAL CUPQUARTER-FINALS: Under-13 - St Mirren v Clydebank, Antonine v Cardonald, St Andrews v Barrhead Yellow, Eastwood v Rossvale Thistle. Under-14 - Morton v St Peters, Rangers SABC v Clydebank, Barrhead or Petershill v Antonine Blacks, East End v Mojams. Under-15- Port Glasgow v Blantyre Vics or Kings Park, Clydebank v St Cadocs or Hamilton Accies, Busby v Gleniffer, Rangers SABC v Drumchapel United. Under-16 - West Park v Westerton, Barrhead v Maryhill Juniors, Erskine YFC v Easthall Star, St Cadocs v Kilpatrick BC. Un-der-17 - E.K.Rolls Royce v Glasgow East End or Goldenhill, Renfrew Vics v Port Glasgow, Raith Rovers v Milton Stars, Antonine v Celtic Community. Under-19 - Dean Thistle 2, The Celtic Boys’ Club 1, Arsenal BC v Bonnyton Thistle, Harmony Row 5, Glenvale 1, Campsie Black Watch 8, East End United 2.

GANTRY AFC have fi red a fi ve-goal warning in the Fosters Scottish Sunday Amateur Trophy. The Shettleston team crushed hosts Kilbride Tavern 5-1 in the quarter-fi nals of the national tournament. Budhill AFC, fresh from beating Provanmill Thistle at Green-fi eld, went out 4-3 after extra-time against LBC AFC (Edinburgh) in a cracking 6th round clash.RESULTS: 5th Round: Provanmill Thistle 1, Budhill AFC 3.

6th Round: Gantry AFC 3, Westhill 1; Calderbank 4, Airdrie United 3 aet; Dundee Argyle 1, Kilbride Tavern 2; Bowery Bar 1, Castlemilk Dynamo 3; Motherwell War Offi ce 3, Boca Juniors 1; Tower 4, St Vincent’s 1; LBC AFC 4, Budhill AFC 3 aet. 7th Round: Tower v Castlemilk Dynamo; LBC AFC v Motherwell War Offi ce; Kilbride Tavern 1, Gantry AFC 5; Calderbank v Lomond Athletic or Eddy’s Bar.

THE CELTIC BOYS’ CLUB: Round One - Bye; Round Two - Petershill F.C. (home) 2-2. Replay 5-0. Round Three - South Camlachie Youth Project (home) 4-2. Round Four - Johnstone Burgh (away) 4-1. Quarter-fi nals - Drumchapel United (away) 2-1.TOWER HEARTS: Round One - Bye; Round Two - Rosyth Rec (home) 4-0; Round Three - Carbrain (away) 5-2; Round Four - KRR Harestanes (home) 2-2. Replay 3-0. Quarter-fi nals - Bonnyton Thistle (home) 4-0.CAMPSIE BLACK WATCH: Round One - Tynecastle F.C. (home) 4-0; Round Two - Goldenhill (home) 5-1; Round Three - Boness (home) 2-1; Round Four - Neilston Juniors (home) 3-0. Quarter-fi nals – Bonnyrigg Rose (home) 3-0.CAMPSIE BLACK WATCH: Round One - Bye; Round Two - East Kilbride Thistle (home) 3-1; Round Three - Torrance Youth Club (home) 7-0; Round Four - Knightswood Juveniles (away) 2-0; Quarter-fi nals - Murieston (away) 5-1.

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SPORTHOLDERS TARGET CUP FINAL VICTORY

SYFA West Region are aiming for more tournament sil-verware, writes TOM SCOTT.

ROAD TO THE SEMI-FINALS: SCOTTISH UNDER-21

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GANTRY GO NAP

Their talented Under-16 squad are through to the fi nal of the Inter-Region Cup following two excellent per-formances, and await East or South East. West travelled to Stenhouse-muir and recorded a 3-1 win against SYFA Central Region. Lewis Kinnaird gave them the best possible start with a 5th minute goal from Greg Marshall’s free kick, but Cen-tral took full advantage of some defensive slackness for their equaliser 15 minutes later. On the stroke of half-time, Kieran Galloway crossed for Marshall to volley No 2, and Kyle Doherty made it 3-1 from a Jamie Waddell pass. Less than a week later, West entertained South West Re-gion knowing another victory would clinch their place in the fi nal for the second consecu-tive year. Goalkeeper Alan Sharp de-nied the visitors an early lead, and that near miss was the wake-up call West required. Wellhouse star Stevie Kerr threaded a fine pass onto Lewis Kinnaird, who made no mistake.

Andrew McLennan almost added a second goal, but hit the post before South West equalised with a header from a corner kick. A half-time team talk and two West substitutions worked wonders. After Kyle Doherty and James McKennan went close, Captain Greg Marshall had better luck with a magnifi -cent long range shot. Victory was in sight when Josh McCallum cross and Kyle Doherty dispatched a volley into the net. Six minutes from time, the same player struck again. He was brought down for a penalty. The spot kick was diverted onto a post by the goalkeeper, but Doherty fol-lowed up to net the rebound. West Region Under-15 hold-ers failed in their bid to reach another fi nal, when they lost 3-1 against South West after previously defeating Central Region by the same margin. Meanwhile, Scottish Youth Football Association chiefs have confirmed semi-final venues for their Scottish Cup competitions - including two cracking Under-21 games this Sunday.

GLASGOW GIRLS F.C. Under-17s recorded four pre-season wins against Tullibody, Murieston, Hibs and Falkirk Ladies, while their Senior team received a bye in the League Cup fi rst round after Falkirk Ladies were promoted to the Premier League.

PRE-SEASON WINS

Surprise packets, The Celt-ic Boys’ Club, meet Tower Hearts at Greenfield Park, Shettleston, while record hold-ers Campsie Black Watch go head-to-head with Harmony Row - three-time winners in recent years - at Dunterlie Park, Barrhead. Kick-offs 2pm. How Tower would love to emu-late the squad which tasted cup success under the late Andy Morton, but Celts go into the match with plenty

of confidence. Last season, they reached the Under-19 quarter-finals, but lifted the Blackpool Cup, Challenge Cup and League Cup. Craig Fleming and Sean Viola netted the all-important goals in a superb 2-1 quarter-fi nal victory at Premier Division Drumchapel United. For a full round-up on the background to both games, check Road to the Semi-Finals on this page.

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