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THE announcement that the Freshlink (formerly the Old McKellar Watt sausage factory) in Old Shettles-ton Road Shettleston was closing means that around 200 families will now look forward to a miserable Christmas thanks to the owners basically not giving a monkey’s about their loyal staff, as they decided to withdraw the factory from the East End. Despite a joint party attempt to persuade ABP Foods to listen to reason-ing the company seemed determined to rebuff any attempt to re-locate to a modern factory in the area therefore putting workers, some of whom had been with the company for at least 30 years, on the dole espe-

cially at this time of the year. Scottish Labour’s Margaret Curran, MP for Glasgow East, told the Re-Gen: “This is devastating news for the staff at Freshlink. The loss of these jobs is a real blow for the East End where we’re already suffering from the effects of this economic crisis. “ABP Foods did not consider the profound effect this decision will have on both its employees and the local area. Freshlink has a dedicated workforce who do not deserve this terrible news. “The Scottish Government now needs to do all it can to help find employment for the men and women who are losing their livelihoods. We expect them to put in place the same support as they

have for the staff of Hall’s of Broxburn and to ensure local agencies are working all out to find them new jobs.

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Barrowfield Boy, actor, Paul Brannigan, star of hit film The Angel’s Share this week helped launch a new residential rehabilitation service in Bridgeton. Run by Aberlour, the Aberlour Fam-ily Support Service is unique, being the only such facility in Scotland which al-lows children to stay with their mothers while in the care of the service. The Ab-erlour Family Support Service accepts referrals from across Scotland and of-fers mothers and pregnant women with addiction issues, short and long term stays in one of twelve self-contained flats in a new, purpose built facility in the East End of Glasgow. A programme of support and skills development is created for each family, focussing on re-covery from substance misuse and on parenting. The Service holds family ses-sions to develop and build the parent/child relationship as well as helping to provide consistent, positive parenting. A range of communal facilities are also provided including a lounge, com-puting suite, gym and a dining room. The Service is one of the only ones which offers support to allow children to stay with their mother while they are resident, which greatly increases the chances of long term success. This can often be as an alternative to putting a child into care and can also help to inform decisions about a child’s future to make sure they have the support they need at home, at school and in their community. Aberlour has worked with two partners, Glasgow Ad-diction Services and Thenue Housing Association, to design and construct the purpose built, modern residential rehabilitation facility in the Bridgeton/Calton area that meets the needs of families. Paul Brannigan, who has battled addiction problems himself, helped dedicate a ‘recovery’ tree in the grounds of the new service to com-

memorate its launch. The new facility accepted its first families in April 2012, and since then, 25 families have stayed with 21 children, while 5 children have been born in that short period. To cel-ebrate this achievement, the recovery tree is being decorated with 25 ribbons symbolising the families which Aberlour has helped. Paul was joined by Aberlour Chief Executive, Ken Dunbar, Jackie Hothersall of Aberlour, Charles Turner of Thenue Housing Association and David Williams of Glasgow Addiction Services to plant the tree. Ken Dunbar said, “This really is a proud moment for Aberlour, as it stretches the boundar-ies of our work once again. Aberlour has a history of working in some of the most challenging areas because deep down, in our hearts, we know that ev-eryone has the potential for growth and change. The quality of this fantastic new facility is second to none. The flats provide privacy and dignity for the families while we work inten-sively with them as a family unit and help them to turn their lives around and learn how to flourish. We know that a family’s chances of long term success are increased by working with the chil-dren and parents in this way, and we hope to help many more vulnerable

families to achieve a positive future without the poverty and deprivation that substance misuse can lead to.” Thenue Chief Executive, Charles Turner told the Re-Gen, “This is a wonderful ex-ample of the ongoing good work which Aberlour carries out in communities across Scotland. They are achievements that really do change people’s lives for the bet-ter. Helping communities is also a core objective of Thenue Housing. And here in London Road we not only share a building with Aberlour but also a de-sire to create good homes, too.” One former resident commented, “I came straight from a woman’s hostel and I had a lot of problems and addictions. I was also pregnant, and in an abusive relationship so this was my chance to get in here without him knowing. Ab-erlour is the only place that has worked for me. If it wasn’t for Aberlour I would be in prison or dead, but now I have the chance to have a life with my son and be happy.” Aberlour Family Support Service has been created with gener-ous assistance from Thomas Cook Chil-dren’s Charity, Barclays Wealth, The W O Street Charitable Foundation, Celtic Charity Foundation, Sodexo, Scottish Enterprise and The Imlay Foundation.

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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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Clyde Gateway, in conjunc-tion with Glasgow Community and Safety Services (GCSS), organised a Market Day in the atrium space at the Eastgate office on London Road. The event, which took place last month, enabled local busi-nesses to promote themselves directly to the hundreds of staff who now work out of the Eastgate office following its opening as the new Headquar-ters for GCSS earlier this year.Natalie Phillips, the Assistant Project Manager for Commu-nity Benefits at Clyde Gateway said “The idea was to raise awareness across GCSS staff of the great variety and quality of local businesses around the Bridgeton area. Among those who took part were C. Mason Butchers, Nicole’s Fruit & Veg, Dolce Beauty and the Bridgeton & Dalmarnock Credit Union, and the feedback from the busi-

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THE countdown to Glasgow’s official Christmas celebra-tions got underway last night (Thursday) at the spectacular Christmas lights switch on in George Square with Santa Claus joining the Lord Provost Sadie Docherty to flick the switch which illuminated the Square marking the start of Christmas for thousands across the City. Around 15,000 people secured a golden ticket that gave them entry to one of Glasgow’s best-loved events. The ballot for the free tickets was more than 5 times over-subscribed, with requests for some 78,000 tick-ets. Hosted by Clyde 1’s George Bowie and Suzie McGuire, the evening sprung to life with an acrobatic display courtesy of some of the country’s bright-est gymnastic stars from the Glasgow School of Sport, in honour of the upcoming World Cup Gymnastics event in the Emirates Arena, Glasgow on the

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Lord Provost, Santa and one lucky youngster started the countdown to the official switch on of the Christmas lights and George Square was trans-formed into a sparkling winter wonderland of stunning fairy lights, seasonal decorations, a towering tree and of course the traditional Nativity Scene. A spectacular 10-minute firework display from the roof of the iconic City Chambers then brought the event to a close. The Lord Provost said: “Everyone loves Santa and I am so pleased he was able to make time in his incredibly busy schedule to help me switch on Glasgow’s Christmas Lights. The line-up we had was the perfect way to start the festive season in style – with a fantastic fun-filled celebration for all the family.“Glasgow’s Christmas Lights is always one of the most magical days of the year and I have

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Pisces (20 Feb - 20 Mar)

Time to go back to the past to re-gain knowledge of the current situation you have been here before but learn from previous mistakes and all will be well. Time of action that goal can be achieved, stay focused.

Team work, co-operation success from compromising, seeing the bigger picture and the future possibilities will serve you well this month, try to put as much effort into your romantic life as you give others and balance will come into all areas of your life.

This could be the start of a new enterprise, certainly cultivating those thought into reality can lead you onto a new project of great significance, try not to let you emotions rule your head at this time for once logic is the right action!

Your general well-being has felt low over the last few weeks but the good news is you are returning to full strength on the new moon Some of you may have to deal with official matters, keep to the facts and don’t digress and all will be well.

You may be dealing with people in authority and this fills you with an optimistic approach as you have all the facts and information before you and your meeting will go in your favor, however go in unprepared and you will regret it, trying to seek worldly gain without putting in effort is only feeding your ego.

There is a need for a balanced mind as you need reason and thought to override emotion at this time, try not to judge others before you have all the facts as there is always two sides to every story. A time of soul searching and quiet meditation may be in order

An over whelming feeling of injustice fills you as you try to run away from what need to be dealt with, all you are achieving is a delay in what you will have to face at another date, diplomacy is the best course of action, and you will wonder what all the fuss was about.

Your turn your attention from earthly matters to those of a more spiritual nature a time of study or development of all things metaphysical can bring in great insight to those earthy problems, trust your intuition as it is at an all-time high.

Too much focus on what you have not got rather on what you have, time to pull in those purse strings and stop being so frivolous with your cash. A new opportunity will allow you to re-think things through and you will see it is time to calm down the socialite within.

Work is only a means to live and not living for the means to work, all this focus on how much you can fit in before the holidays will cause you stress for sure. Try to re-adjust your thinking too, money is necessary but not a necessity as you cannot take it with you, time to chill out.

Sitting on the fence is not very comfortable? Is it, then why are you excepting this situation, speaking your truth and all will move forward, stay tight lipped and you will be in a stale mate situation for some time. Try to open up your emotions.

A situation is being revealed with startling clarity, if only you had listened to those who are older and wiser, you know have to deal with the consequences, the good news is that my the turn of the new moon thing will seem clearer and more optimistic, phew!

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Glasgow’s leading independent funeral directors Anderson Maguire have just opened another funeral home in the East End. Located at 658 Alexandra Parade, close to the Royal Infirmary. the new facility bridges the gap between the firm’s funeral homes in Springburn Way and Shettleston Road. “We have a large number of families in the Garngad, Townhead and Riddrie areas who use the company when they have a bereavement and this will be more convenient for them” said Angela Maguire, part of the management team at Anderson Maguire’s head office. ”More families than ever are now using our company. They recognise that we offer to very high level of personal service at a very moderate cost, something which is very important to families especially in the current economic climate” said Angela

The Alexandra Funeral Home is the fourth facility the company has opened in the last 3 years with others currently being planned. “As a family business we are focused on providing the best care and attention to families at a difficult time. We have invested continually in everything from staff training to our top of the range Jaguar hearses and limousines” said Angela, the next generation now involved in the running this family concern. ”We now have ten locations throughout the city all providing compassionate assistance to families on a local basis. We take care of absolutely everything from contacting the clergy or officiant, arranging the crematorium or cemetery, inserting paper notices right through to organising the catering and all at a moderate cost”

To help enhance the level of personal attention on offer at their East End funeral homes Anderson Maguire has appointed Tollcross man Christopher Bradley as the funeral director dedicated to working across the three funeral homes. Christopher who has been based at the company’s head office for the past couple of years is a well known face in the East End. Reared on Tollcross Road he attended Wellshot Primary school before going on to Eastbank Academy. Says Christopher “I learned a lot about people and how to look after folk when I worked at one of the East End’s best known establishments Honest Johns on Braidfauld Street. Even in a very simple way I learned things there which have stood me in good stead during my life and which are invaluable now.” For immediate help call 0141 423 4400 at any hour.

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Jean Clegg a volunteer at the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice shop at 1114 Shettleston Road, Shettleston, contacted the Re-Gen recently to let us know what is about to happen at the shop next week. They are holding a wonderful Christmas Gift Day on Friday 23rd November. from 10.a.m. till 4.00 p.m. where they hope their customers will be able to buy or win their Christmas Gifts at ex-tremely low prices. There will be a fantastic raffle which will run for the whole week before the event with first prize being a beautiful dolls’ house, 2nd prize a Links of London bracelet, 3rd prize a Spiderman scooter and 4th and final prize being a pair of extremely expensive wines in a wooden box. Raffle tickets cost £1.00 for 5 tickets. There will be a Tombola section which will have prizes numbering at least 300 and again tickets will cost £1.00 for 3 tickets. Other sections will be: a baby stall with extremely beautiful hand knitted shawls and clothes for babies and tod-dlers, a toy section again at very low prices, a gift stall which will hold almost anything you may wish to buy as a Christmas pres-ent and much much more. They held this event last year and it was very successful and the staff hope this year it will be even better. It gives the people of Shettleston and surround-

ing areas, the chance to buy good quality gifts at low prices. Shettleston, as you know has very high unemployment rate and this event does not stint on the quality - only on the pricing. Jean has also written an excel-lent book called “Haud the Bus” which has proved very popular. She had the book printed (1,000 copies) last year and the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice shop in Shettleston sold it for £3.00 per copy and raised £3,000.00 for the Hospice. Jean has had it printed again and it is proving just as popular

once again. She will be more than happy to send you a copy if you can’t make it into the shop as long as you send the cash for it. The book is based on funny stories or conversations that she has heard whilst travelling on the 62 bus. The book is hilarious and well worth the £3.00 cost. It would also make a great wee stocking filler for Christmas and also raise money for a great cause. Contact the Hospice Shop on 778 4016 or call in and see for yourselves just what value is on offer.

Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice - Christmas Gift Day

THE “HAUD THE BUS” book on sale at Hospice Shop

RENT MATTERSFOR YOURLOCAL AREAYour rent pays for the roof over your head and for the essential services in your neighbourhood, like repairs to your home, tackling anti-social behaviour, cleaning your close and being here 24/7.

It’s important that you keep up with your rent payments. If you’re concerned about falling behind or about being in debt – speak to us before it’s too late. Remember, your home is at risk if you do not keep up your rent payments.

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Councillor Gordon Matheson, the Leader of Glasgow City Council, has announced an ambitious "beyond recession” blueprint for the city which will support the public sector and open up new job opportunities for Glaswegians.Speaking at the 15th State of the City Economy Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cllr Matheson said Scotland's larg-est city could ensure its future economic success through a three-pronged plan supported by a number of new measures, including: The Glasgow Veter-ans Employment Programme, under which the council will pay a wage subsidy to city em-ployers taking on unemployed forces personnel, as part of the most comprehensive package of support offered to veter-ans anywhere in Britain. The £1.5m Glasgow New Busi-ness Fund to help new-start small to medium enterprises to access affordable business premises. Councillor Matheson also announced that Glasgow City Council would support the Green Champions Scheme announced by businessman Sir Willie Haughey last week. This scheme sees young people given employment within large

companies to increase their energy efficiency. Glasgow City Council will become the first local authority in the UK to sign up by employing 20 Green Champions. He said: "I have a responsibility to ensure that, as a city, we are best placed to respond to the opportunities that arise, not only today, but in the future. The decisions we take today will determine what Glasgow looks like in 10 or 15 years. "I am absolutely clear that Glasgow must be posi-tioned at the front of the queue to benefit from the opportuni-ties of economic recovery.”Detailing his three-pronged plan for the city's economy, he said: "We will drive forward capital investment. We will invest in skills and training, and we will ensure that Glasgow is ready for business.” On the new veterans' initiative, he said: "Our Armed Forces make immeasurable sacrifices on our behalf. They also have skills and experience that are marketable once they leave the forces - but it can be tough for veterans to re-adjust to civilian life. "We are committed to helping Glasgow's veterans into employment but, rather than just offering warm words

and encouragement, my coun-cil will offer a wage subsidy to employers who recognise and reward their skills. "We're the only local authority in the UK to provide this support to our veterans. We believe, passion-ately, that it is the right thing to do.” On the new business fund, Councillor Matheson said: "Small businesses tell me that they are struggling to access affordable business premises, and that the cost of rent stops people from starting their own companies. "We have listened to these concerns and we will act. Today, I am delighted to announce the establishment of the Glasgow New Business Fund. This will allow new-start SMEs to get financial support from the council which will see us pay all or part of their rent and rates for up to four years.” Cllr Matheson said this initiative was the latest in a range of innovative schemes which were already making a difference and helping to tackle unemployment.These included the £25m Glasgow Guarantee, which brings together the Com-monwealth Apprenticeship Initiative, the Commonwealth Graduate Fund, the Com-

monwealth Jobs Fund and the Commonwealth Youth Fund, and which aims to ensure every Glaswegian between the age of 16 and 24 has access to a job or training. He told the conference: "We've made clear from the outset of this recession that we won't allow another generation of young people to be cast adrift, as they were in the 1980s. "I am delighted to announce that from today, we complete our £25 million Glasgow Guarantee to fight youth unemployment in the city. The Commonwealth Youth Fund goes live at noon today, providing employers with a 50% wage subsidy and targeted training to help 16 and 17 year olds get ready for work. "My administration will not lose sight of what needs to be done to give our city's young people the opportunities they deserve. We are making a difference.”Cllr Matheson said Glasgow was bucking the trend with the most recent figures for Job-seekers' Allowance claimants in Glasgow showing a decrease, and between August 2010 and August 2012, Glasgow was the only major UK city where youth unemployment actually fell.He also used the SOCE speech

to also reiterate the council's support for the city's construc-tion industry which he said over the last decade had been at the heart of the regeneration and transformation of Glasgow. He added: "Glasgow City Council's capital programme is running at a record level of £392million. Budgets are tight, but by delivering the pledges in our manifesto, we will almost double this capital programme. "We were elected on a mani-festo pledge to build 3500 new homes in the city over the next five years. We also pledged to rebuild or refurbish every primary school in the city. Not only will this benefit children across Glasgow, this major capital investment will provide significant benefits to the local economy. "Our investment in the infrastructure for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has already trans-formed the East End. And we

are using the bid for the 2018 Youth Olympics to transform Sighthill in the north of the city. Best of all, the £250mil-lion investment in Sighthill will go ahead, regardless of whether the bid is successful or not. That kind of legacy is unparalleled.” The 15th annual conference was hosted by the Glasgow Economic Partnership. As well as Cllr Matheson, the conference included speeches and contributions from a field of experts including Alistair Darling MP; Greg Clark, Global Advisor on the Development and Investment of Cities and Regions; Professor Sir Jim Mc-Donald, Principal, University of Strathclyde; Varry McMenemy, President, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce; Brendan Dick, Director, BT Scotland; David Grevemberg, Chief Executive, Glasgow 2014 Ltd; and Sam Reymbaut, Corporate Acquisi-tion Manager, O2.

COUNCIL LEADER SETS OUT NEW ECONOMIC VISION FOR GLASGOW

AN innovative course designed to help people affected by homelessness in Glasgow’s east end has been hailed as an overwhelming success. The “Keys to Learn” 12-week-long course was delivered in a link-up between Glasgow Homelessness Network and Thenue Housing. Working together, the two organisations helped a number of homeless people, individuals affected by homelessness or those having housing problems to learn new skills. The course was delivered at the East End Healthy Living Centre in the heart of the east end. It pro-vided the opportunity to learn a number of skills such as com-puting, healthy cooking, basic DIY and linking with services in the local area, and ensuring further opportunities such as volunteering and learning. A spokesperson for GHN said: “Keys to Learn is an innova-tive partnership approach between our main partners - Anniesland College, NG Homes and Glasgow’s Regeneration Agency and funded by the Big Lottery Fund. 12 week courses are delivered in localities across Glasgow, aiming to increase tenancy sustainment and positive opportunity for people who are or have experienced

homelessness or who find themselves in housing crisis. “Staff from Thenue offered support throughout the course, essentially providing special-ist information on housing processes, welfare reform and budgeting. “Working with local housing associations such as Thenue allows Keys to Learn to engage with those who will most benefit from participating in the course, and ensures people are more knowledgeable and have personal links to services in their area.” One east end participant “Michelle” said of the course: “This has been the start of a new chapter in my life. It has built my confidence so much that I am now hoping to start a college course. I can honestly say that this course has been the best thing to happen to me in a very long time.” Paola Doyle, Housing Support Manager at Thenue, added: “This has been a great example of two organisations working together to help people in the east end who are homeless or are affected by homelessness.“Thenue is strongly committed to helping the communities where we have homes and the Keys to Learn course is another example of this ongoing work.”

UNLOCKING THE DOOR TO A BRIGHT FUTURE

Funders from sportscotland and Clyde Gateway this week joined Head Teacher Nancy Clunie, her Dalmarnock pupils as well as Glasgow Rocks Basketball Players, Sterling Davis, Gareth Murray, Andy Wedemire and Daniel ODoom to launch three years of funding for the Jump2it programme. Primary school pupils from across the East End and Clyde Gateway regions of Glasgow and South Lanarkshire are get-ting the chance to take part in a unique health and citizenship programme called Jump2it ,run by Govan based charity, Scot-tish Sports Futures. This is an education through sport initia-tive utilising players from the

Glasgow Rocks, Scotland’s only professional basketball team, to deliver positive lifestyle mes-sage to primary school pupils across the country. As well as providing physical activity by introducing the youngsters to basketball, the programme also covers topics such as the impor-tance of fitness and healthy eat-ing and the dangers of smoking and alcohol. Roadshows are delivered by the Glasgow Rocks profession-als in schools during curriculum time. These roadshows are followed by a block of basket-ball coaching leading to a fun competition involving all the schools from the local area. The top 4 schools from the competi-

tion stage win a place in the Jump2it final four event which takes place at a Glasgow Rocks professional game at the new Emirates Arena with the top team on the day being crowned Jump2it champions. Natalie Phillips, Assistant Project Manager for Community Benefits at Clyde Gateway told the Re-Gen, “We are deter-mined to help the young people across our communities to live fitter, healthier and happier lives and so we are delighted to extend our support to this inno-vative and popular programme.” Jacqueline Lynn, Head of School and Community Sport added “This programme is a great fit for our goal of creating more and better opportunities for young people to take part in sport in schools while creat-

ing all-important links to clubs in the local community. It’s fantastic to see the children at Dalmarnock Primary enjoying their experience and I know many more will benefit hugely from being involved in Jump2it.” Nancy Clunie, Head Teacher of Dalmarnock Primary School, said “The boys and girls really enjoyed meeting the Glasgow Rocks’ players and having fun playing basketball whilst also learning about the importance of looking after their bodies”. Rocks player/coach, Sterling Davis said “We are delighted to be rolling out the Jump2it programme to kids from across Clyde Gateway and the East and giving them a chance to experience the amazing fun that can be had through bas-ketball“.

Basketball Bounces into the Playground for Dalmarnock School Kids

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Do you want

a home in Wellhouse?

You may have heard on the grapevine that the way that we allocate homes in Wellhouse is changing. If not, then read on…

‘Choose Well’ our new choice based lettings scheme is a radically new way to allocate homes, it provides you the customer with information, choice and control over the process. Choose Well is open to everyone. Are you on our old waiting list for a home in Wellhouse? Then you need to act NOW and get our new forms completed and returned to us as soon as possible. If you are new to Wellhouse or you are not sure whether Wellhouse is right for you why not phone one of the Tenancy Sustainment Team for a chat. The new system will launch on Tuesday 20th November 2012. If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity please either phone our office on 0141 781 1884, e-mail [email protected], or download an application pack from our website www.wellhouseha.org.uk.

The hub, 49 Wellhouse Crescent, G33 4LATel: 0141 781 1884www.wellhouseha.org.uk

MORE than 600 Glasgow dog owners have been fined for fail-ing to pick up after their pets. A Clean Glasgow campaign de-signed to force irresponsible dog owners to clean up their act has seen 637 fixed penalty notices issued in 12 months. The anti dog fouling campaign has sparked huge public support and 85 Glasgow social landlords with tens of thousands of ten-ants have also given it their backing. Enforcement officers from Glasgow Community & Safety Services continue to blitz local neighbourhoods to spot anyone creating a potential health

hazard by failing to clean up after their dogs. Latest figures show the initiative has prompted a 68% increase in calls to the Clean Glasgow hotline by people reporting culprits or identifying sites where there is a particular problem. The city’s network of public CCTV cameras is also being used to identify people failing to clean up their dogs’ faeces. A total of 11,590 warning letters have also been sent to streets or closes where suspects live. The blitz is now stepping

up a gear with enforcement officers visiting neighbour-hoods unan-nounced. Councillor Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “The initial part of the campaign was as much about educa-tion as enforcement. By telling people we were coming to their neighbourhood we aimed to change habits by making it clear that irrespon-sible behaviour was unacceptable and would not be toler-ated.

“We are extremely pleased with the initial results and thrilled by the huge level of support from the general public who have been phoning in to report those flouting the law. There is also an-ecdotal evidence that those who have been fined have changed their ways and now pick up after their pets. “However, anyone who thought they could revert to their filthy ways when we left their area can now think again. The crackdown continues and no one can afford to risk receiving a fine.” The fines are £40 rising to £60 if unpaid within 28 days. Please call Clean Glasgow on 0800 027 7027 to report dirty dog owners in your community.www.cleanglasgow.com

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Milnbank Housing Association53 Ballindalloch Drive, Dennistoun,

Glasgow G31 3DQ

Tel: 0141 - 551 8131www.milnbank.org.uk

Parkhead Housing

Association

40 Helenvale Street, Parkhead, GLASGOW G31 4TF

Telephone 0141 556 6226

www.parkheadha.org.uk

213 Braidfauld StreetTollcross, Glasgow G32 8PS

Tel: 0141 763 1317

For General Enquiries please call:

0844 892 0321www.westscot.co.uk

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) is currently exploring the benefits of a partnership with Gentoo Group. The two organisations are currently in discussions to find out what a partnership could mean and the benefits it could bring to tenants.

Duncan McNaught, Chief Executive of West of Scotland Housing Association said: “We are exploring a potential partnership because we are looking to the future and the financial challenges that all housing associations will face in the next few years. These challenges include welfare reform which is likely to reduce the income available to all associations, and the need to invest more money in our houses to achieve higher energy efficiency targets which could help protect our tenants from rising energy costs.

“We need to adapt, and believe it is not an option to do nothing in the face of the challenges ahead.” WSHA believes that making this positive change will make the Association fitter for these challenges. It will help ensure the Association continues to be able to provide the best homes and services possible for its tenants and communities in the long term.

Gentoo Group is a well established housing provider and regulated in England by the Homes and Communities Agency. With a strong track record, throughout the years it has demonstrated commitment to high standards, good quality homes, and strong communities. More than just a housing association, Gentoo is about improving lives by investing in people, the planet and property based activities.

The two organisations therefore share similar values and a strong cultural fit with similar aspirations around creating sustainable communities and homes that are fit for the future.

Duncan continues, “We have been impressed by what we have seen in our discussions with and visits to Gentoo. We are now looking in detail at what real benefits a partnership with Gentoo could provide.”

If West of Scotland Housing Association joined Gentoo Group it would stay as a housing association registered with the Scottish Housing Regulator as well as keep its name and ownership of its housing. WSHA will still employ its own staff, work from its present offices and remain being governed by its own Management Committee. Most importantly, tenants will keep their existing rights and their landlord will remain as West of Scotland Housing Association. Gentoo Group would be WSHA’s parent body and set the overall Group strategy.

Duncan concludes, “These are exciting times for the Association, this partnership has the potential to provide new solutions to the challenges we face.”

Association to explore benefits of a partnership

“Providing the best homes, services and communities for our tenants”

If you would like any more information on the proposed partnership with Gentoo please call us on:

0141 550 5600 or send an email to [email protected]

For General Enquiries please call: 0844 892 0321

www.westscot.co.uk

GHA Shop,173 Trongate ,Glasgow ,G1 5HF

Tel: 0141 274 6460 www.gha.org.uk

Bridgeton Citizens advice bureau: 35 Main Street,

Glasgow, G40 1QB 0141 554 0336

Easterhouse Citizens advice bureau: 46 Shandwick Square,

Glasgow, G34 9DT 0141 771 2328

Parkhead Citizens Advice bureau: 1361-1363 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G31 4DN 0141 554

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If you would like assistance on more information on anything above please contact GEMAP Scotland Ltd on 0141 773 5850

Westwood Business CentreUnit 2/31, 69 Aberdalgie Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9HJ Phone: 0141 773 5850Fax: 0141 781 1777Email: [email protected]

Money Advice-are you having problems with money & managing your debts, are companies writing/phoning you. Are you unable to pay them, we can help-Gemap Scotland offers a free, independent & confidential service

Benefits-are you sure you’re on the right benefits, do you know your ESA from your JSA-if not, we can offer a free, impartial & independent benefit check for you and help you to apply for them-remember this is money you could be due.

Financial Capability- we offer a range of tailor made financial capability workshops, available in your community. We offer advice on budgeting, banking, debt and the cost of credit. We can help with bank accounts, savings strategies and goals.

Legal Advice-Are you in danger of losing your home or face becoming evicted. Do you need legal assistance, advice or court representation-we can help. We offer a free, independent & impartial legal service.

Fuel Poverty we’ve all seen the massive price increase from the power companies recently, are you struggling trying to pay your fuel bills- are you on the right tariff and the best supplier, we can help, we can arrange a home visit for you for advice

Are you worried about debts or your fuel bills, maxed the plastic. Bills, Bills and more Bills, as we shudder from our festive financial hangovers and bills not yet paid. Maybe it’s time to get some help.

Are you ready?

From April 2013, the UK Government will cut Housing Benefit paid to people of working age who are deemed to have spare bedrooms in their homes.

If you’re a GHA or Cube tenant - we’re here to help. If you think this change could affect you please talk to your local Housing Officer or call our Welfare Reform Helpline on Freephone 0800 597 3777* anytime. Remember, these changes are coming - we’ll help you get ready.

*If you’re calling from a mobile 0141 444 0110 might be cheaper

Under OccupancyBig changes will be made to benefit payments next year

THE GHA Group has launched a helpline to sup-port thousands of tenants likely to be affected by the UK Govern-ment’s changes to benefits. The helpline is one of a package of measures being introduced to help tenants - from both GHA and its sister or-ganisation Cube Housing Associa-tion - prepare for Welfare Reform. The dedicated phoneline, which was launched today (nov 12) by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, is staffed by highly-trained Cus-tomer Service Centre advisors who can provide up-to-date information about the changes. They can also arrange for a housing officer to contact the customer to give more tailored advice about how the changes will affect their own personal circumstances. The housing officer will arrange for any support the tenant may need to cope with the changes – such as help to budget or open a bank account. The helpline is open 9am to 5pm and is free from landlines on 0800 5973777. Customers calling from mobile phones can call at cheaper rates on 0141 4440110. Housing officers are also talk-ing face-to-face with around 7,000 tenants who will be directly affected by one of the most imminent changes - new under-occupation rules. From April next year, tenants who are working age and are deemed to have a spare bed-room (or bedrooms) will see their housing benefit reduced. Housing officers are talking to tenants affected by the change, dubbed the ‘bedroom tax’, discussing their options and offering targeted help and support. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “It is hugely important that social tenants have access to the support and advice they need when it comes to welfare. “The UK’s deep cuts to Scotland’s welfare budgets are extremely worrying and have serious implications for some of the most vulnerable mem-bers of our society. “This government will not turn its back on vulnerable

people. Our decision to top up the new Scottish Welfare Fund shows that, where we can, we will take action to help these groups during these tough economic times.”Other measures by the GHA Group to help tenants prepare for the changes include:

• a team of 14 Welfare Benefits Advisors and seven full-time Money Advisers on hand to give tenants personal advice on benefits and bud-geting and managing their money• a series of articles giving advice and information in ten-ant newsletters • comprehensive communica-tion tools for staff so they can understand the changes and help customers • an awareness session for tenants on the effects of Welfare Reform.

One of the wider changes to benefits being introduced by the UK Government is ‘Univer-sal Credit’ which will come in from October 2013. It will see everyone who’s working age and on benefit receive one payment every month paid directly into their bank account. It is estimated around 16% of people in Glasgow don’t yet have a bank account.Benefits which will be rolled into the one monthly payment include:

• Housing Benefit • Income Support • income-based Job Seekers’ Allowance • Working Tax Credit • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance • Child Tax Credit.

For many, the switch to ‘uni-versal credit’ will mean having to budget in a completely new way.

GHA Group launches helpline to support tenants through welfare benefit changes

As part of the Re-Gen’s campaign to raise aware-ness about the UK Government’s changes to the Welfare Benefit system, the following article provides information on changes to housing benefit and the fact that payments covering rent charges will be reduced if a home has more bedrooms than are needed for those living in the house. This decision has been termed the “bedroom tax”. These proposed changes to housing benefit will take effect from April 2013. From this date, if you live in a housing association home and you have one or more “spare” bedrooms, your hous-ing payment benefit will be reduced.

This could affect you:• If you are 16 to 61 years old• Even if you only get a small amount of housing benefit – for example, if you are working• Even if you are sick or disabled

You won’t be affected if:

• You live in a one bedroom property• You or your partner receive pension credits

What is a “spare” BedroomUnder the new rules, if you have more bedrooms than the Government says you need. You will lose part of your housing benefit.

You will be allocated one bedroom for:• Each adult couple• Any person aged 16 or over• Two children of the same sex under the age of 16• Two children under the age of 10 regardless of their sex• Any other child• A carer if you or your partner need overnight care

It does not matter how the “spare” bedroom is used, the new rules apply even if:• You or your partner need to sleep apart be-cause of a medical condition• The main residence of your children is another address, but you have a spare room for when they stay with you

What happens if I have a “spare” bedroomIf you have one “spare” bedroom your housing benefit will be cut by 14% of the rent you pay every week. If you have two or more spare bedrooms you will lose 25%. If your benefit is cut you will have to pay your landlord the difference between your housing benefit and your rent.

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Shettleston Energy Advice is a freeservice available to anyone living inShettleston, whether you are atenant or a homeowner. If you arelooking for ways to reduce yourenergy bills, we can help.

Come along to our launch event onWEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBERfrom 11am – 4pm at the UpkeepFurniture Shop at 981 Shettleston Road.

Energy saving advice and much more from:• Shettleston Energy Advice • Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centre (ESSac)• Glasgow Home Energy Advice Team (G.HEAT)• Shettleston Community Growing Project (SCGP)

Find out the true running costs of everyday appliances!Join in the fun with:

• Energy Bingo • Energy Saving Quizzes • Free Prize Draws• Kids’ Colouring-in Competition

Shettleston Energy Advice is made possible throughfunding from the Climate Challenge Fund

WEDNESDAY

21ST NOVEMBER

Launch

Event

With ever increasing gas and electricity prices, the term ‘fuel poverty’ is sadly becoming a well-used expression. Households are defined as being fuel poor if over 10% of their income is spent on energy costs. In practice, this means many East End residents who, every winter, have an uphill battle keeping their homes warm and paying their heating bills.

Shettleston Housing Association is therefore very pleased to announce the launch of its SEA project – Shettleston Energy Advice - made possible by funding from the Climate Challenge Fund. The project’s energy advisors, Angela Tyrrell

and Evelyn Milligan, have a wealth of knowledge and experience of energy advice and, over the next two and a half years, will be aiming to help as many households as possible reduce their energy consumption and save money on their bills. Angela and Evelyn can visit Shettleston residents in their own homes or have an informal chat over the phone and can be contacted on the Shettleston Housing Association’s freephone number 0808 202 65 65.

To get the project off to a good start, the SEA team are holding a ‘launch event’ on Wednesday 21st November from 11am

to 4pm at the Upkeep Furniture shop at 981 Shettleston Road. The shop will become a ‘home from home’ for the day, highlighting the energy consumption and costs of everyday appliances as

well as measures everyone can take to reduce their bills. Energy saving advice will be available from the SEA team and from advisors from G.HEAT and the Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centre (ESSac).

And if this all sounds a bit too serious there will be refreshments, ‘energy bingo’, quizzes, prize draw, kids’ competition and freebies. So why not come along on the day and join in the fun.

Shettleston SEAs the benefit of Energy Advice

Shettleston Housing AssociationHelen McGregor House

65 Pettigrew St, G32 7XR

Tel: 0141 763 0511 www.shettleston.co.uk

email: [email protected]

SEA energy advisors, Angela Tyrrell and Evelyn Milligan

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THE Crowne Plaza hotel next to the SECC was cer-tainly the place to be at the start of the month as the annual Re-Gen “Stars in the Community” awards dinner dance was held there. Many well-known faces were in attendance in-

cluding, Parliamentarians, Joanne Lamont, Humza Yousaf, Margaret Curran, Anas Sarwar, Paul Martin and Patricia Ferguson, as well as the Lord Provost Cllr Sadie Docherty and Depute Lord Provost Gerry Leonard. Following an excellent

dinner the nominations, of which there were loads, were whittled down and the winners were an-nounced. Lord Provost Docherty did us the honour of handing over the trophies and each winner was selected on

merit such as the concierge Tommy Hamilton who saved a woman’s life then calmly went back to work. The whole evening was a great success yet again and the group “21 Red” rounded off a tremendous night with a very entertaining set.

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STAFF at Greggs in Barrachnie Road Garrowhill met up with someone we will all be aware of before tonight is over when Pudsey Bear made a guest appearance at the shop. He wasn’t there for a hot pie or a sausage roll but for something just as fulfilling, cash for the “Children in Need” charity appeal. Unless you live on the moon or somewhere as remote, you must know tonight (Friday) is the annual “Children in Need” appeal and as a forerunner to the actual evening the staff at Greggs decided to hold a collection for this worthwhile charity. Well done everyone at the shop in Barrachnie Road - You should all take a bow.

Pudsey Visits Barrachnie

BOGUS callers are once again posing a big problem in the area and this week Maureen Ferrie and her team at Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands (GESH) in Garthamlock hosted an awareness day to highlight the fact that almost anyone can be taken in by these “Rats” who prey on ordinary people. Backed by Strathclyde Police and other agencies there were stalls in the hall at Redcastle Square to give good advice on how to handle those random knocks at the door. At a well attended information day residents were warned to check identity and if not satisfied call the police as they would rather you did that than allow strangers into your home. If

they are pretending to be from the Gas/Electricity/Water Board or people who want to repair your, Roof Tiles, Guttering, Drive etc.. be on your guard and check. If they are genuine they won’t be annoyed if you ask them to wait until you

check their credentials, if not they will make a quick exit thereby saving you money. As Maureen told the Re-Gen, “These people are the scum of the earth and we should all do our utmost to bring them to justice”. If in Doubt - Keep them Out!!!

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IMPROVING LIVES IN THE COMMU-NITY: TOM CRUICKSHANK, MAIREAD TAGG (GLASGOW EAST WOMENS AID)

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES: MORRISON (SCOTLAND), NG SUS-TAINABILITY (NG HOMES)

COMMUNITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: GERRY BALDWIN (FUSE YOUTH CAFE)

ENGAGING IN THE COMMUNITY: PARKHEAD HOUSING ASSOC, JOHN DEVINE (NG2)

ACTION IN THE COMMUNITY: SHETTLESTON COMMUNITY GROW-ING PROJECT, CITY BUILDING (AP-PRENTICES)

THE RE-GEN “STAR” AWARD: TRISHA STEWART (THE DALMAR-NOCK CENTRE), THOMAS HAMILTON aka “TOSH” (NG HOMES)

SHINING STAR: CATHIE MCGUIRE (MILNBANK HA), FRANK MILLER (NG HOMES)

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RENT MATTERSFOR YOURLOCAL AREAYour rent pays for the roof over your head and for the essential services in your neighbourhood, like repairs to your home, tackling anti-social behaviour, cleaning your close and being here 24/7.

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The former Foxy Bingo Hall at Shandwick Square Shopping Centre has a new lease of life and it’s all down to 3 differ-ent organisations who have teamed together to make the place a much more welcom-ing and satisfying venue for the Easterhouse community. CORE (Community Outreach Easterhouse) came into being last July as part of the Easter-house Community Church run by Stuart Patterson and his wife Tracy and thereby hangs a tale. Stuart was born and raised in Easterhouse and like a few others in the area basi-cally took the wrong road and became involved in drugs and unfortunately became ad-dicted to heroin. Thankfully help was near in the guise of the Teen Challenge (Christian Drug and Alcohol Rehab) and Stuart attended this from May 1997, and eventually working in the project until Septem-ber 2000. He then moved to Ireland where he met Tracy and they were married in March 2001. Now parents with 3 children they all moved back to Scotland in 2009 to work with

the Haven Kilmacolm mens rehab and Teen Challenge Strathclyde. Stuart was now well on the road to recovery and with Tracy’s help they started up the Easterhouse Commu-nity Church in 2011 initially holding their meetings in Blairtummock Community Hall working closely with the Pavillion Youth Cafe to provide activities for the young people of the Blair-tummock area but always in the back of their mind to find premises of their own. Step in Renia Tysler (Manager of Shandwick Shopping Centre) who heard their plight and between her and the parent company British Land (who have been a tremendous supporter of local projects in the Easterhouse area) she was able to offer them the former Foxy Bingo Club in Shandwick Square. Now the church uses the premises to host its worship services and thanks to a very generous donation from British Land of

£8131.00 Stuart and his team have been able to revamp the former “gam-bling den” into a place worthy of welcoming Easterhouse residents to a more fulfilling pastime than “Bingo”. CORE now have an excellent Drop-In venue where people of all ages can get free tea and coffee plus a warm welcome and that is not all. The venue also hosts a ful-ly equipped Jobclub resource room ( Jobcare@CORE) thanks to the excellent dona-tion from British Land and with their help and expertise there is now Internet Ac-cess and materials to assist people who are unemployed back into employment and Further Education. Stuart and Tracy have set aside Thursday nights for CORE Life

which is their work with people who have life controlling problems. They provide a warm, non judgemental atmosphere

where people can begin to face the issues that hold them back from reclaiming their lives and in January they will be launching the training aspect of this as well. Another big plus that has occurred since CORE came back to Easterhouse was in August the inaugural “Arise Easterhouse” community Gala Day took place and this proved very successful. CORE run a Sunday evening children’s programme which runs alongside the adult eve-ning service at the premises in Westerhouse Road ( just past the main doors of the Shopping Centre), and of course there are various Kids activities running throughout the year. Why not take a trip along and see for yourself just what is on offer at CORE, Stuart and Tracy and the team will be delighted to see you.

EYES DOWN – AS CORE’S NUMBER COMES UP

1st Friday of the Month*Cranhill 11.00amCranhill Community Project, 109 Bellrock Street,G33 3HE

Wellhouse 12 noonWellhouse Hub, 49 Wellhouse Crescent,G33 4LA

Easterhouse 1.00pmThe Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road,G34 9DU

Budhill 2.00pmBudhill Family Learning Centre, Hallhill Road, Springboig, G32 0PR

2nd Monday of the Month*Barmulloch 5.15pmBarmulloch Community Centre, 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, G21

4th Monday of the Month*Garthamlock 4.00pmGESH, 1 Redcastle Square, G33 5EG

Craigend 5.00pmSt Rose of Lima Primary School, 295 Mossvale Road, G33 5QS

Carntyne 6.00pmHigh Carntyne Church (Carntyne Square), 358 Carntynehall Road,G32 6LW

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Police at London Road are appealing for witnesses after a 32 year old woman had her bag snatched on Monday (15 October). Around 1.35pm, the woman, was walking from William Hill Bookmakers in Duke Street to deposit takings in the Post Office at Annfield Place. As she approached the Post Office, a black Volkswagen Golf car with the prefix SB54, drove up and the driver jumped out of the car and snatched the woman’s bag. He then got back into the car and drove off west-bound in Duke Street in the direction of the City Centre. The woman was uninjured but shaken by the incident. The bag contained a four figure sum of money and personal items. The driver is described as: white male, mid to late 20’s. He was approx 5’8” – 5’10” in height and of average build. He was

wearing a grey hooded tracksuit with pale blue stripes down the arms and legs, he had his hood up and had a brown checked scarf covering his nose and mouth. He had a passenger in the front seat who did not leave the car. He is described as being a white man, thin build aged in his 50’s, receding hair and dark rectangular glasses. Constable John Tweedle at London Road is appealing for witnesses. He said:“The area would have been relatively busy at the time and I would ask anyone who was in Duke Street at the relevant time and witnessed this incident or has any information whatsoever regarding this crime, to contact the Rob-bery Unit at London Road on telephone number 0141 532 4769. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.”

BAG SNATCH – DUKE STREET“I look forward to working with them to ensure that the best possible results can be found from what is a deeply worrying situation. “This closure is further evi-dence of a worrying trend for the Scottish food industry as communities across Scotland are coming to terms with job losses and factory closures.” Drew Smith, MSP for Glasgow, said: “My heart goes out to all of the loyal staff at Freshlink, it is them and their families who will be devastated by this decision, especially this close to Christmas. “The task-force, and particularly the workers representatives, worked hard to offer solutions that would save these jobs. I have no doubt that there were options, such as public support for a brand new factory, which would have delivered even greater profits to ABP Foods in the long term. But the cruel fact is it never looked like we’ve had meaningful engage-ment or a willingness by the

company to accept any offer of support that might require them to spend a penny more. Just about everyone in the area knows someone who has or still worked for McKellar Watt’s as it is known in the East End and our hearts go out to them as they face not only a bleak Christmas and New Year period but also an uncertain 2013. Local SNP Councillor, Bailie John McLaughlin expressed his deep disappointment at the decision by management to close saying, “This is a blow to the workforce and the local economy. The Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, Clyde Gateway, local politicians and others on the Task Force worked tirelessly to secure the retention of this facility in the east end. “It is now obvious, if it was not already so, that the company had no intention of staying in Glasgow, no matter what offers were made by the agen-cies concerned.”

FRESHLINK CLOSURE A ‘DEVASTATING BLOW’

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GLASGOW City Council propos-als to initiate a major reform of its day services for people with learning disabilities are to be put forward for consultation. The proposed reform aims to maximise opportunities within a wide variety of community settings while moving away from the traditional use of day centres, which are often in poor physical condition and only able to offer a limited range of ser-vices. The basic principle be-hind the proposed reforms is the need to promote the social inclusion of those with learning disabilities.

Under the proposals, the council would ensure that around 200 people with the most complex disabilities would continue to be supported with-in four directly operated day centres at Riddrie, Calton, The Wedge and Southbrae. The council would also create the new position of Local Area Co-ordinators so that those with good levels of functioning abil-ity can be assisted to develop their own networking initia-tives, peer support opportuni-ties and far greater engage-ment with community projects.

One of the major drivers of the proposed reform is that the

number of people using council day centres has already dropped significantly in recent times. It is anticipated that a further 320 people could be successfully supported within the commu-nity as part of the reforms, cre-ating significant spare capacity across the council’s day centre estate. As a consequence three centres - Berryknowes, Sum-merston and Hinshaw Street – will be required to close

Councillor Matt Kerr, Execu-tive Member for Social Care, said: “I fully appreciate that these proposals will represent a big change for people who receive support from our learn-ing disability service. However, with the self-directed support bill currently going through par-liament, the landscape for social care in Scotland is shifting and we must move with the times.

“If we do not reform our day service now we face the prospect of our services be-ing unattractive to people with personal budgets and ultimately rendered obsolete. We believe

it is vitally important that we retain a presence in the mar-ket for care services so that we can ensure the most vulnerable have the kind of support they can depend upon.

“By moving away from the standard reliance on day cen-tres, we also see the prospect of a far more flexible and re-sponsive service for those who have the ability to pursue their own interests and preferences. By reforming now, we a have a huge opportunity to support more people to integrate more meaningfully into their local communities, which is a key principle of national policy.”

The consultation on the pro-posed reforms will see the council stage a series of consul-tation events with a wide range of stakeholders before all of the issues are considered through the council’s committee struc-ture. Particular emphasis will be placed on ensuring service users are given opportunities to have their say.

One of the issues to be given

a specific focus during the con-sultation is transport. Some ser-vice users can currently spend up to three hours a day on bus going to and from day centres and the council wants to look at how this can be done more ef-ficiently.

Councillor Kerr added: “It can-not be acceptable that so many people spend so long every day being bussed around Glasgow so they can access day services. Ensuring suitable services are available across all communities and appropriate support exists so that people can live the life they want must be a more sen-sible way of doing things.”

The staff model for learning disability day services would also undergo reform as part of these wider proposals. It is en-visaged that a smaller, more flexible staff group would be re-quired to meet the demands of a new, community-based ser-vice. Retraining, redeployment or voluntary redundancy would be available for those working within this group

Council Proposes Reform to Learning Disability Day Services


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THE Mailcoach is a family friendly bar/restaurant on the outskirts of Glasgow at Broomhouse and it is the perfect place to enjoy a family day out in a relaxed atmosphere with fun for all the family. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and great value for money, the restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy quality homecooked food by our award winning chef. Our menu’s offer something for everyone. Serv-ing food from Midday (7 days a week) until 8.30pm (9.30pm on Friday and Saturday) the restaurant offers a wide selection of quality food at very relaxed prices. All the food is freshly pre-pared on-site by Executive Chef Stephen Falloon and his highly experienced team using only the

best locally sourced ingredients. Not in for a bite to eat? Then curl up in front of the roaring coal fire and have a glass of wine and a catch up with friends.

Good Food, Good Service, Great PricesThe restaurant offers a wide selection of quality food at highly competitive prices. Whether you’re looking for a quick bar snack or a full 3 course dinner the extensive menu is sure to meet your needs. Open from Midday every day (12.30 on Sunday) the restaurant is family friendly and welcomes children of all ages.

New Season, New Menu

To complement the changing season the executive chef has devised a brand new menu to take advantage of the freshest local ingredi-ents available. From Soup to Seafood, chargrilled Steak to Crispy Mushrooms and everything in between, all the food is freshly prepared just the way you like it.

Don’t struggle with the Roast this Sunday...Let the Mailcoach staff serve you up a traditional Sunday roast dinner. Served with fresh veg-etables, yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy, Chef’s weekly roast is the perfect way to keep your Sunday stress-free. Avail-able from 12.30 every Sunday it’s always popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Celebrating?The Management are always happy to discuss your needs and welcome the opportunity to craft a menu specially for your occasion. Whether it’s a family birthday party, a christening, an-niversary or even an engagement our experienced team will help you plan your event so you can relax and enjoy yourself. Please call in and ask to speak to the Duty Manager Susan Thomson to discuss your needs over a coffee.

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StartersSoup

Homemade soup of the day served with crusty bread.

Traditional Prawn CocktailNorth Atlantic Prawns bound in marie rose, resting on a bed of mixed leaves.

Gateaux of Haggis, Neeps 'n' TattiesServed with a whisky and chive sauce.

Chicken & Mushroom CrostiniChicken & Mushroom bound in a garlic & herb sauce.

Main CoursesRoast Turkey

Traditional Roast Turkey, served with all the trimmings.

Homemade Steak PiePrime Scottish Beef cooked in a rich gravy, topped with flaky pastry.

Traditional Fish and ChipsFillet of Haddock breaded, served with chips and a crispy side salad.

Peppered ChickenFlat Breast of Chicken with creamy pepper sauce, served with potatoes or chips or rice & vegetables.

Chicken BalmoralChargrilled Breast of Chicken, on a bed of haggis and bacon, served with a whisky & chive sauce.

8oz Ribeye Steak - (£2.50 supplement)Chargrilled Ribeye Steak cooked to your liking and served with our pepper sauce.

Oven Baked SalmonServed with a tomato & red pesto dressing.

Macaroni CheeseTubes of pasta cooked in a mild, creamy cheese sauce served with garlic bread.

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Duo of MelonServed with a fresh fruit medley and topped with sorbet

Roulade of Smoked SalmonFilled with a crab mousse, served in mixed leaves with a

lemon and chive crème fraiche

Soup Course

Cock-a-Leekie with toasted herb croutons

Main Courses

Traditional Roast TurkeyServed with sage&onion stuffing, kilted sausages and selection of vegetables

Roast Sirloin of BeefWith wholegrain mustard mash and a tarragon and pepper cream sauce

Baked Fillet of Sea BassServed with crushed potatoes, king prawns and lemon butter

Desserts

Christmas PuddingServed with a rich brandy sauce

Chocolate MousseServed with chantilly whipped cream

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Christmas Day £40.00 each

Starters

Duo of MelonServed with a fresh fruit medley and topped with sorbet

Roulade of Smoked SalmonFilled with a crab mousse, served in mixed leaves with a

lemon and chive crème fraiche

Soup Course

Cock-a-Leekie with toasted herb croutons

Main Courses

Traditional Roast TurkeyServed with sage&onion stuffing, kilted sausages and selection of vegetables

Roast Sirloin of BeefWith wholegrain mustard mash and a tarragon and pepper cream sauce

Baked Fillet of Sea BassServed with crushed potatoes, king prawns and lemon butter

Desserts

Christmas PuddingServed with a rich brandy sauce

Chocolate MousseServed with chantilly whipped cream

CheeseboardWith grapes and a selection of Scottish and

continental cheeses

Tea and Coffee with Petit Fours

Junior Festive Menu £14.95

Lentil Soup

Traditional Roast Turkey with Kilted SausagesRoast Beef with a selection of vegetables

Chicken Dippers and Chips

Novelty Ice Creams

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Terms and Conditions:A non-refundable deposit of £5.00 per person is payable on booking.

full balance to be paid 14 days prior to event.




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Parcel of Traditional TurkeyBreast with sage & onion stuffing wrapped in Ayrshire bacon, kilted sausages

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Stock up on homemade, handcrafted, unique and simply beautiful items perfect for Christmas presents for your loved ones at Platform’s festive themed vintage craft fair. Stalls selling arts, crafts, hand made gifts, homeware, second hand books, records, tapes, CDs, fashion, jewellery, accessories and of course vin-tage afternoon tea served in The Bridge Cafe Bar.

Sit back and enjoy cream tea on proper china as you let the festive tunes fill the air before taking a stroll around the stalls or picking up some crafty tips from the Clack and Yak knitting ladies.

There are a few stalls still available for vendors. If interested, please contact Margaret at Platform on [email protected].

CHRISTMAS MAKE DO AND MEND SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER PLATFORM, THE BRIDGE11am – 3pmFREE ENTRY

Make Do and Mend kicks off Platform’s winter season with two festive shows; ‘Little Ulla’ (made especially for pre 5s), ‘Goldilocks’ (perfect for the whole family), and ’12 Days of Christmas’; two weeks of fun activity within The Bridge Café Bar including crafts, open mic, party nights and a very special Yule-tide Gala!

PLATFORM BRINGS IN THE FESTIVE SEASON IN STYLE!More information about these events, and also The Bridge Café Bar festive menu, can be found on the Platform website, www.platform-online.co.uk, or look out for the posters and flyers around Glasgow East.


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CLUB GOERS SERIOUSLY ILL AFTER TAKING DRUGS

Strathclyde Police is issuing a drugs warning to the public, after a number of people were admitted to hospital on Saturday, 10 November 2012. It’s believed they may have become seriously ill after taking drugs in Glasgow City Centre.

Between 1.00am and 4.00 on 10 November, eight people were admitted to Glasgow Royal Infirmary and one person to the Western Infirmary with symptoms reported as high fever, agitation and seizures. It seems they had taken a combination of tablets and powder.

Seven men and two women have been affected; they are aged between 17 and 22 years of age. It is unusual to have so many people admitted to hospital over such a short period of time with similar symptoms and this

is clearly very concerning.Strathclyde Police is

working with its partner agencies including health officials and medical staff and pub and club licence holders in connection with this risk.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde public health consultant Anne Scoular said: “Ingesting club drugs is always risky as you can never quite be sure what you are taking. The result can be very unpredictable, especially when combined with alcohol. Symptoms include hallucinations, severe agitation and aggression, high heart rate and seizures. The situation last night saw some quite heightened symptoms among a number of people which we would not normally see. While we urge people not to take these high risk club drugs, if you do and you or your friends show any signs of the symptoms above, I would urge you

to seek medical advice immediately.”

ROBBERY IN DENNISTOUN

Detectives at the Robbery Unit in London Road Police Office are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in Dennistoun on the evening of Thursday 8 November 2012.

At around 7.45pm a 23-year-old woman was walking near to Craigpark in the Dennistoun area of Glasgow when she noticed a man walking in front of her. She made a telephone call with her mobile and when she finished, noticed the man was now behind her.

The man demanded that she hand over her mobile phone and her purse, whilst brandishing a bladed weapon towards her. The victim handed over her mobile phone, and then her purse to the man.

The man then headed off

down Craigpark, towards Duke Street. The victim was very shaken up after the incident, to the extent that a passerby stopped to speak to her and assisted her by taking her home and raising the alarm by phoning the police.

The suspect is described as: white, aged between late 20s and early 30s, approximately 6ft 2inches in height, skinny build, with a gaunt appearance.

He was wearing dark denims, a black waist length thin, waterproof-type jacket with the hood up and white trainers.

Detective Constable Ewan Gilmour, of London Road Robbery Unit, who is dealing with this inquiry, said today: “This was a terrifying experience for the young woman concerned, who was making her way home from work when she was attacked by this man. She literally was in fear for her life.

I’d like to appeal to anyone who may have seen a man fitting the description of the suspect hanging around the vicinity of Craigpark just before or around the time of the robbery to get in touch with officers at London Road Robbery Unit on 0141 532 4600.”

CANNABIS HAUL FOUND IN SPRINGBOIG

Drugs worth an estimated street value of £100,000 have been seized by police in the Springboig area of Glasgow.

Around 9.05pm on Tuesday 6 November 2012, local officers, acting under warrant, searched a property in Springboig Road and recovered a cannabis cultivation worth an estimated street value of £100,000.

Two men, aged 28 and 40, have been arrested in connection with the alleged find.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

SERIOUS ASSAULT TOLLCROSS

Strathclyde Police is appealing for information and witnesses following an incident in which two men were seriously assaulted on public transport in the East End of Glasgow on Monday 29 October 2012. At around 11.45pm, the two men, aged 61 and 23 years old, got on the number

61 bus on Tollcross Road near to Braidfauld Street, heading towards the City Centre. Shortly after, a man and woman got on the bus at Helenvale Street near to Tollcross Road.

An altercation ensued between the two men, and the man and woman. The 61-year-old and the 23-year-old victims sustained serious injuries when they were attacked by the male suspect, who used a bottle as a weapon.

All four of the group then left the bus at the Gallowgate, near to Bellgrove Street, across from the ‘Wee Man’s’ public house. The male suspect headed off in the direction of Millroad Gardens and the female walked east onto the Gallowgate.

The victims headed to their home address nearby and raised the alarm. They were both taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment. The 61-year-old man was detained for facial surgery and the 23-year-old man was treated and released.

The male suspect is described as aged between 20-30, 5ft 10 inches in height, very slim, short spiky hair which was greying, wearing dark framed glasses, ‘tight’ clothes, and a grey hooded top.

The female suspect is described as aged between 20-30, 5ft 2 inches in height, ‘stout’ build, long dark hair in a ponytail, wearing a dark zipper, and black jeans.

Detective Constable Jim Mitchell, of London Road CID is dealing with this inquiry.

He said: “This was a terrifying experience for the men - a father and son - who were simply making their way home from a night out when they were viciously attacked by a man.

This attack has left the 61-year-old potentially scarred for life.

We are trying to ascertain what happened after the victims and the suspects left the bus, we know that the suspects did not head off in the same direction as each other, but we are continuing extensive enquiries to establish the circumstances.

We are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and checking all available CCTV but we would like to trace anyone who may have

been on the bus or around the local area at the ‘Wee Man’s’ on Gallowgate who may be able to assist us with our enquiries.”

BOGUS CRIME UPDATE

A gentleman aged 88 from Stirling Drive, Bishopbriggs has become the latest victim of bogus workmen. Two male suspects had informed the elderly gentleman that urgent work was required to be carried out on his roof and thereafter charged him over £16,000. Extensive police enquiry was carried out in relation to this incident by both uniformed and CID officers which resulted in two males aged 17 and 21 being arrested in connection with the incident. They appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday 12th November 2012. Bogus callers/workmen continues to be and ongoing threat to residents on the North of the City and East Dunbartonshire and officers throughout ‘B’ division who cover this area urge the public to remain on guard. PC Joanne Matulevicze from Divisional Headquarters at London Road police office said, “I would like to remind the public that there are bogus callers and workmen operating throughout our policing area. We strive on a daily basis to track these criminals down, who prey on our most vulnerable members of the community, and put them before the courts. These individuals have no morals and will stop at nothing to get their hands on cash.

If someone knocks at your door and you are in any doubt as to whether they are legitimate or not, keep them out and contact the police. I would also ask that, as a community, we pay extra attention to our more vulnerable members. If you are at all suspicious about work being carried out on a neighbouring property note down any registration numbers and/or company names and contact the police, it is better to allow the police to ensure everything is in order than for someone to be conned out of potentially thousands of pounds. Over the last three months we have arrested 11 across the division for bogus crimes which is testament to the work we are doing in to catch perpetrators of this

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On 10/11/2012 two police officers from Shettleston Police Office attended a call in Corsehill Place, Glasgow. As the officers arrived at the scene they quickly became aware that a male had armed himself with knives in anticipation of their attendance and that he fully intended to use the knives to injure the officers. Police Constables Allan Burns and Michelle Divers demonstrated excellent officer safety and communication skills which resulted in the subsequent arrest of the male. The quick thinking and bravery of these officers not only prevented an injury being sustained, but ensured that an armed and violent male was arrested and off the streets. This incident highlights the bravery of our officers within the division and their willingness to put themselves in danger for the protection of others.

POLICE HIT HARD AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERSPolice across the Division have been targeting drink and drug drivers in an attempt to keep our roads and communities a safer place to be around. With the festive period fast approaching many people are risking consuming alcohol at Christmas functions then getting behind the wheel. Our aim is to reduce the risk to drivers using our road networks. Over the years there have been many campaigns and advertisements to educate and show the effects of

what could happen if you get behind the wheel of a vehicle whilst under the influence. Over the last six months approximately 155 people have been charged with drink or drug driving across the division. Whilst this is an exceptionally good record for detections this number is too high where members of the public have taken a total disregard for the safety of themselves and others. Many of these detections have stemmed from vehicle stops between 0700 – 1000 hours where people have fallen foul of assuming they would be fit to drive the morning after a night of drinking. Inspector Gary Price, the officer in command of the division’s road policing group said “we have collated figures of individuals over the last 6 months who have been arrested for drink and drug driving. This figure is exceptionally high considering the amount of education and campaigns that have been on-going for the last 25 years.” He added, “In the last week alone we have charged 8 people with drink driving. The message is getting through slowly but with the Festive period looming we will be increasing our efforts to educate people and keep our road networks safe. Many of those caught drink driving are those on a commute to work. Be warned that a night’s sleep and a strong coffee may not be enough to combat the effects of alcohol from the night before and you are just as guilty of drink driving facing the same driving ban, fine and possible imprisonment. If any one knows of anyone who drives under the influence or of a particular licensed premises where it is common to see people drive away under the influence; we want to hear from you either on 0141 532 4600 or by phoning crimestoppers 0800 555 111; where you do not have to give your name.”

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Radio Clyde DJ George Bowie was “Wheely” chuffed when he was invited along to the giant Asda Superstore at Parkhead to receive a cheque. All Asda stores in the West of Scotland are hoping to raise £250,000 be-tween them for the Radio Clyde “Cash for Kids” appeal this year and to help them along each store donated £2,000 on the day. Joining George Bowie was the Cash for Kids mascot “Courage the Cat” and some of the colleagues at Asda Parkhead. Let’s hope the can reach their target once again as they are tremendous in supporting this great charity.

George is “Wheely” Chuffed

A well respected taekwon-do champion died after suffer-ing a suspected heart attack during a session his wife was judging. Patrick Timoney, known as Paddy, was taking his fifth degree examination in the martial art in front of his wife at an event in Livingston, West Lothian, last Sunday. The 42-year-old black belt was a board member of the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) Scotland and fought in the 1998 World Championships. Mr Timoney was the Scottish, Northern and British Champion in the “hand destruction” discipline and instructed alongside his wife Jacqui at the Taekwon-do Glasgow East in the Hub at Wellhouse. Mr Timoney was described as “a larger than life person-ality who could bring a smile to anyone, he will be sorely missed.” In a statement issued by the federation it said, “Our thoughts go out to his wife Jacqui who is also a fifth degree, and their three children at this terrible time.” He was described as being a Scottish team coach in the Taekwon-do European Cham-pionships in Sweden in 2010 and at the World Champion-

ships in New Zealand the following year. The statement added: “Paddy was with the Scotland team coaching staff in Sweden 2010, New Zealand 2011 and with his own Glasgow students more recently at the World Cup 2012, and brought his own style of infectious team spirit with him, which on many, many occasions then and now, heightened team moral. “He was a kind hearted man with a big smile and the world is now one short of its population who could bring laughter and smiles to the faces of others. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.” A statement issued by Mr Timoney’s family read:

“Patrick was a generous and genuine man who had a spe-cial aura surrounding him. His outlook on life was one of the best and he could brighten up anyone’s day. “He had an infectious smile and a wicked sense of humour which many of us felt and heard first hand. “Today we may not understand why he was taken from us too soon, but Paddy will continue to bring a smile to our faces and enrich our lives for years to come through the many wonderful memories we all hold dear in our hearts.” His funeral is expected to take place on Monday at St Columba’s Church in View-park where the couple were brought up.

Tragic Death of Taekwondo Champion

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The Breast Screening Service invites women for an x-ray ex-amination of each breast every three years. In women over 50 years of age, this x-ray (mam-mogram) can detect cancer at a much earlier stage when treatment is more likely to be effective. The whole visit lasts ap-proximately twenty minutes and women will receive their results within three weeks. Women are called through their family Doctor, it is impor-tant that the name and address registered with the GP practice, is accurate. If the appointment

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GHA announced plans to build eight new homes which will dramatically reduce bills for heating and hot water.The new homes are the next stage in an innovative project which began with four proto-types of the Glasgow House constructed in a partnership between GHA and City Build-ing.

Now GHA is incorporating important elements of the Glasgow House, which features high levels of insulation, low energy running costs and simple technology, into a 100-home new-build development in Carntyne.

And with heating and hot water bills expected to come to around £280 a year – or just over £5 a week – based on to-day’s prices, tenants will save energy and benefit from lower heating and hot water bills.

An average 3-bedroom home typically costs around £1100 per year to heat.

A total of eight Glasgow Houses will be part of a GHA new-build development in Marfield Street, Carntyne, which is expected to start in March next year. City Building is the contractor on the devel-opment.

GHA – which is a partner

in Sustainable Glasgow – is committed to helping reduce fuel poverty and cut carbon emissions. The new energy efficient homes are part of that drive.

Further testing will be car-ried out to determine which design features best maximise energy savings that provide af-fordable warmth for tenants.

The homes could be incor-porated into future GHA new-builds based on the findings of this pilot phase.

The new-build homes will be completely insulated – even under the foundations – and will feature the main elements of the Glasgow House, includ-ing sun spaces, solar panels and very high levels of air tight-ness to minimise heat loss.

Sun spaces, which capture the energy of the sun are the most highly visible aspect of the Glasgow House and are what differentiates it from other ‘eco’ homes which feature solar panels and air tightness.

Tenants will be advised on how best to benefit from the special features of their homes.

Margaret Wallace, chair of the committee of GHA’s local office, Keystone, said: “In a

time of ever-increasing fuel bills, these innovative homes will help families save energy and enjoy a better quality of life.

“As tenants will be able to keep more money in their pockets, it means we are tackling fuel poverty head-on and reducing the impact on the environment.

“Helping reduce carbon emissions also helps us play a key role in building a sustain-able Glasgow.”

Subject to final planning permission, a total of 100 homes will be built in Marfield Street. The development will also feature an amenity block for older tenants, made up of

43 two-bedroom flats, eight of which are built to wheelchair standard.

There will also be 22 flats, including two built to wheel-chair standard, and 27 houses, one of which will be built to wheelchair standard.

Graham Paterson, Executive Director of City Building, said: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with GHA on this contract, which will allow us to further develop and test the concepts we so successfully demonstrated in the original Glasgow House prototype.

“We’re really looking forward to helping deliver exciting new, energy-efficient housing for the people of Glasgow.”

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CHAMPIONS North British had a superb six-point win over Springboig (26-11 shots) in Week Three of the Glasgow Eastern Carpet Bowls League. Mount Vernon recorded a 22-13 shots win against Whitevale, and Garrowhill defeated Sandyhills 27-15 shots. SHETTLESTON won a 25-20 shots clash against North British in Week Four, Sandyhills and Mount Vernon were tied on 13 shots-apiece, and Garrowhill overcame Whitevale 25-13. RESULTS: supplied by League Secretary Mr Ian Colligan. Week Two - Mount Vernon 0 points , Garrowhill 6 points ; Whitevale 2 points, Sandyhills 4 points; Springboig 3 points , Shettleston 3 points. Week Three - Whitevale 2 points, Mount Vernon 4 points; North British 6 points, Springboig 0 points; Garrowhill 4 points, Sandyhills 2 points. Week Four - Shettleston 4 points, North British 2 points; Sandyhills 3 points, Mount Vernon 3 points; Garrowhill 4 points, Whitevale 2 points

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts.Garrowhill 9 7 0 2 85 42 14North British 9 6 0 3 73 53 12Mount Vernon 12 5 1 6 69 71 11Sandyhills 12 5 1 6 66 90 11Shettleston 6 3 1 2 43 38 7Whitevale 9 3 0 6 49 68 6Springboig 9 2 1 6 41 64 5

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GLASGOW CITY F.C. 12, ABERDEEN 0. SIX-time champions Glasgow City Ladies were presented with the SWPL title trophy after a crushing win against the Dons at Petershill Park. Leanne Ross took over the captain’s armband from injured captain Rachel Corsie, and led from the front with four goals. Scotland full-back Emma Fernon, the only City player with seven championship medals, netted the only goal of the first half with a curling shot past ‘keeper Lauren Sangster. On the re-start, Leanne Ross finished off a Danica Dalziel pass, and Julie Melrose made it 3-0. Ross chipped Sangster for the next goal on 57 minutes, and went on to complete her hat-trick. Substitute Eilish McSorley, who had replaced Ashley McDonald, headed home the sixth from a Jane Ross crossball. After 66 minutes, Ross turned provider again with a cut-back for Leanne Ross to grab her fourth goal. Emma Mitchell, on for Melrose, made it 8-0, and more goals followed from Danica Dalziel and Jane Ross (2). Jo Love lifted her shot over Sangster to complete the 12-goal haul. Said Head Coach Eddie Wolecki Black: “In the second half we gave a real championship winning performance. “The players moved the ball really well and with a higher tempo in the second half got our result from that.

Scottish Youth Challenge Cup, Second Round - East End 2, Jerviston 2; Harmony Row 3, Renfrew F.C. 1; Murieston 9, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 0 The Celtic Boys’ Club 10, Orbiston United 0; Salvesen 1, Neilston Juniors 1; Glasgow Ams 0, Mill United 1; Rossvale 6, Broxburn Athletic Colts 4; Musselburgh Windsor 0, Drumchapel Ams 1; Pollok Juvs 3, Tynecastle F.C. 1; Eastwood 0, Baillieston Juniors 3; Bonnyrigg Rose 0, Campsie Black Watch 3; Cavalry Park 1, Goldenhill 3; St Peters Giffnock North 5, Busby 2; Erskine YFC 0, Falkirk Athletic 3; Port Glasgow 2, Bonnyton 1; Knightswood 3, Tower Hearts 0; Cavalry Park 0, E.K.Rolls Royce 5; Hutchison Vale 7, South Camlachie Youth Project 1; East Kilbride F.C. 2, Steins 2; Rutherglen Glencairn 9, Hillwood 0; Johnstone Burgh 5, Barrhead Arthurlie 0; Wishaw Juniors 1, Harestanes 0; Tranent 1, Claremont 0; Blantyre Vics 5, Knightsridge Vennie 2; Easthouses 1, Hunterfield

F.C. BAILLIESTON and CRANHILL UNITED are two of the many Sunday Central Amateur Football League clubs hoping for success in the third round of the national trophy. The former are away to Southside Whitecart in an all-SCAFL clash, while United welcome another domestic club, Beechwood Albion, as they try to secure fourth round status in the Fosters Scottish Sunday Amateur Trophy. TYNECASTLE A.F.C. have been handed a home draw against SAFL Premier Division outfit, Castlemilk, in the third round of the West of Scotland Cup. The East End club reached this stage after beating Whiteinch 5-2.

RESULTS. Under-13 First Round - Celtic BC 6, Port Glasgow 1; Broomhill 13, Easterhouse 1; Finnart 3, Clarkston 1. Under-14 - Rangers SABC 4, Gourock 2; Celtic BC 4, St Cadocs City 1; Arsenal 4, Finnart 0. Under-15 - Rossvale Th 12, Tower Hearts 0. Under-16 - Vale of Clyde BC 2, Barrhead 0; Gourock 6, Rangers SABC 2; Harmony Row 1, Celtic Youth 5; South Camlachie 4, Milan 3.

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AULDHOUSE 2, POSTAL UNITED AFC 2 (3-1 on pens) SCOTTISH Amateur Cup Second Round replay at Nethercraigs. The first game had finished 0-0, and missed chances - alongside penalties - cost Postal in the end. Brian Hughes scored twice for the visitors.FORFAR FARMINGTON 2, CELTIC 3. CELTS stay 15 points behind City in the Premier League table after Hayley Cunningham, Suzanne Grant and an own goal edged out the Scottish Cup finalists.VICTORIA CROFTFOOT 0, TYNECASTLE AFC 7. IBROX Complex all-weather surface hosted this SSMFL clash on a day when the majority of grass parks were out of action due to heavy overnight rain. Stephen McGlinchey made it 1-0 after great work by Paxton and Cochrane. Chris Hughes

GLASGOW CITY F.C. celebrate winning their sixth consecutive SWPL championship title after crushing Aberdeen 12-0 at Petershill Park. Photograph kindly supplied by Andy Buist.

headed home a Brian Paxton corner, and on 40 minutes Gary Kilday drilled home a cracking effort from outside the area. James Cochrane lobbed the ‘keeper after half-time, and McGlinchey’s neat flick made it 5-0. Amid substitutions, the same player completed his hat-trick, and top scorer Cochrane bagged his double near the end. RIVERSIDE 3, VALE OF CLYDE BOYS’ CLUB 1. TWO extra-time goals were enough to send Riverside through to the fourth round of the Scottish Under-16 Youth Cup at Forthbank. The Tin Pail had led 1-0 at half-time, but Innes levelled on 63 minutes. The same player made it 2-1 with an 83rd penalty kick past James McArthur, and Ouhibi added a third after 94 minutes.POSTAL UNITED 2, CASTLEMILK 1. DESPITE early injury problems and a

red card, goals from Anderson and Martin secured victory in the SAFL clash at Crownpoint.SPARTANS 0, GLASGOW CITY 2. PREMIER champions City rounded off their campaign with a Jane Ross double - and finished 16 points ahead of second-placed Forfar Farmington. A 0-0 home draw against Hibernian left Celtic in third top spot on goal difference from their Edinburgh opponents. SYFA WEST REGION 2, PRIMESCOUT EUROPE 0. FIRST game for the Under-17s, who netted through Wiley and Burns at Sir Alex Ferguson Park, Braehead. SHETTLESTON 2, LANARK UNITED 1. NEW signing Reon Juskowiak headed the Town winner at Greenfield Park. Smith had put the homesters ahead. On-loan Airdrie signing Burns equalised.

RESULTS: Fosters Scottish Sunday Amateur Trophy, Second Round - Carluke 2, Westercommon Star 8; Glasgow AFC Redstar 3, Clarkston 2; MK Dynamo 1, Real Mermaid 6; Overlee Partizan 1, Treble 2, 5; AC Volvomax 1, Rutherglen Vogue 8; Revels 4, Redstar 0; Wishaw 2, Quayside 8. Mediaspec League Cup, First Round - Manhattan Blacks 3, Cranhill Utd 2. Premier Division - Thornwood 4, Whitehill 5;MK Dynamo 2, Westburn 1. Division One - Castlemilk East 2, Queens Park Spiders 6; Polonia Glasgow 3, East End Rovers 5; Wellshot 2, Rutherglen Vultures 2; Westercommon 3, Rutherglen

Vultures 4. Division 2A - Cumbernauld Colts 3, Stanley 1; Gartferry 4, Lanarkshire Eagles 1; Southside Whitecart 5, FC Baillieston 1; Third Lanark 3, Gorbals 1; Cumbernauld 6, Lanarkshire Eagles 0; Third Lanark 0, Stanley 3. Division 2B - Drumchapel Th 1, Eastfield 1; Glasgow Rovers 4, Beechwood Albion 1; Northend 7, Westend 0; Northend 2, Eastfield 3; Cranhill 4, Glasgow Rovers 1; Westend 1, Clyde City 0; Beechwood Albion 1, Drumchapel 3. Division 3 - Bellgrove 3, Crownpoint 1; Cleddans 3, Kirkwood Th 3; Phoenix Utd 2, Centaur Utd 1; Crownpoint 4, Cleddans 3.

0; Wishaw Wycombe 0, Vale of Clyde 1; Johnstone Burgh FCBC 0, Blackburn United 7; Vale of Leven 2, Drumchapel United 6; Faifley 1, Arsenal BC 2. Replay - Steins 3, East Kilbride F.C. 1; Jerviston 0, East End Utd 3; Neilston 3, Salvesen 1. Third Round - Mossvale 2, Pollok Juvs 9; Drumchapel Ams 3, Knightswood 7; EK Rolls Royce 2, Clydebank 0; The Celtic BC 5, Blantyre Vics 3; St Peters Giffnock North 3, Easthouses 0; Rossvale 4, East End Utd 3; Drumchapel Utd 4, Harmony Row 2; Campsie Black Watch 8, Murieston 0; Johnstone Burgh 2, Falkirk Athletic 3; Goldenhill 4, Baillieston Juniors 0; Steins 2, Tranent 2; Vale of Clyde 6, Arsenal BC 2. Lady Darling Cup, First Round - Bonnyton 12, Erskine 1; Eastwood 3, Musselburgh 1; Clydeside 4, Orbiston 3; Bonnyrigg Ros 1, Johnstone Burgh FCBC 0; Hillwood 3, East

Kilbride FC 2; Barrhead Arthurlie 2, Renfrew FC 3; Tynecastle 2, Kilsyth 0; Glasgow University 2, Harestanes 5; Cavalry Park 5, South Camlachie Youth Project 4; Wishaw Wycombe Wanderers 5, Busby 0; Mill Utd 3, Port Glasgow 1. Only Sport Golden Goals Cup - Hillwood 0, Tower Hearts 8; South Camlachie 1, Glasgow Ams 1; Rutherglen Glencairn 5, Harestanes 3. Premier Division - Baillieston Juniors 3, St Peters Giffnock North 1; Glasgow Ams 3, Harmony Row 6; Campsie Black Watch 9, Drumchapel Utd 2; Knightswood 2, Goldenhill 0. First Division - Clydeside F.C. 1, Bonnyton 7; Renfrew F.C. 4, Glasgow University 1; Steins 1, Rossvale 0; Clydebank 3, The Celtic BC 3. Second Division - Kilsyth St Pats 5, Johnstone Burgh FCBC 1; Loudoun 1, Erskine 4; Vale of Clyde 7, Barrhead Arthurlie 0; Loudoun 1, Falkirk Ath 9; Pollok Juvs 1, EK Rolls Royce 3.

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HEAD COACH PRAISES TITLE REGULARSGLASGOW City Head Coach Eddie Wolecki Black has praised the contribution made by two of his record-breaking championship regulars. Vice Captain Leanne Ross started her 150th competitive match at the end of the SWPL campaign against Spartans. Signed in July, 2007, Ross has a goals tally approaching 160,and medal haul from the Premier League, Scottish Cup and Premier League Cup. Said Wolecki Black: “It is a great testament to her dedication she is now the 7th all-time appearance holder at Glasgow City. “Leanne sits comfortably alongside the likes of Laura Montgomery and Katherina Lindner as true legends of the club. “For anyone to play so much

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THREE games involving touring squads from South Queensland will take place indoors at Toryglen Regional Football Centre, on Sunday, November 25.The SYFA National Development Under-15 and Under-16 teams kick-off at 12 noon and 2pm respectively.The SYFA West Region Under-17s will meet Melbourne Soccer All Stars at the same venue. Kick-off at 4pm on Sunday, November 25.PLAYERS WANTED

REFEREES WANTEDSUNDAY Central Amateur Football League need referees for games with kick-offs at 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm every Sunday. Clubs are based in Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, North and South Lanarkshire, and Stirling. Call 0141 771 0484, 07447401529 or 07725501970.

LEANNE ROSS, right,celebrates one of her four goals against Aberdeen. Photograph kindly supplied by Graeme Berry.

JIM DOLAN NIGHTTHE official launch of the Jim Dolan National Player Development Programme is taking place at Toryglen Regional Football Centre on Friday, November 23. Set-up as a mark of respect following the death of their former President, coaches have been trained to work with youngsters through a variety of young age groups.Chief Executive Mr David Little revealed: “It is going from strength to strength with participation higher than expected.“This pleases me greatly.”

and combine it with national team duty is remarkable. Her goalscoring record is astonishing, and Leanne Ross is without doubt one of the calmest finishers I have ever worked with.” We can also reveal Leanne, who bagged four goals in a 12-0 win over Aberdeen, is a great source of inspiration off the park at all levels within Glasgow City. Eddie Wolecki Black is urging a flood of votes to be directed towards City striker Jane Ross, who has been shortlisted for the Scottish Women’s Premier League Player of the Year trophy. Ross, part of the GB Olympic Squad this summer, was a Champions’ League scorer against PK-35 Vaanta, and Fortuna Hjorring. A double against hosts Spartans in their final Premier League clash of

the season took Jane onto the 40-goal standard - and surpassed her previous campaign-best of 29 goals. Every Premier League player is due a vote, and the other nominations are Lucy Graham (Forfar Farmington), Jill Paterson (Rangers), and Suzanne Grant (Celtic). Meanwhile, Glasgow City have teamed up with Stewart First Aid Training in a deal for next season. Stewart First Aid will become City’s official partners both at home and in the Champions’ League. Joanna Dunbar, Managing Director of SFAT, said: “It’s a hugely exciting opportunity for us to work in partnership with Glasgow City. We look forward to supporting the team with our expert training and supplies.”

REGION VICTORYWEST Region of the SYFA played PrimeScout Europe in their first Under-17 outing and won 2-0 at Sir Alex Ferguson Park, Braehead

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