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A NEW £10m scheme to provide 1000 jobs for graduates has been unveiled by the Leader of Glasgow City Council Gordon Matheson. The Commonwealth Graduate Fund will pay employers 50% of the salary costs for graduates they take on, up to a maximum of £10,000 per graduate for one year. It follows two other projects linked to the legacy of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and already established by Glasgow City Council: the Commonwealth Apprenticeship Initiative and the Commonwealth Jobs Fund. The initiative was one of a number of new measures aimed at supporting businesses in Glasgow announced by Councillor Gordon Matheson at the 14th State of the City Economy Conference. Councillor Matheson

also announced that the council would: Set up Youth Enterprise Zones, bringing together mentoring, business start-up advice, training and support, and micro-finance, Open the Commonwealth Jobs Fund to the over-50s and Expand the Commonwealth Games Business Portal to include other public sector contracts. He also said the council would work jointly with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to implement the recommendations of the independent Glasgow Economic Commission, which set out new proposals to take the city’s economy forward. Councillor Matheson told the conference: “ My vision for Glasgow is to create a city of excellence: where young people are encouraged to succeed; where businesses are supported to grow; and where the entire city shares the rewards. “Times are hard. But there are things

the council can do to help , by maintaining our capital programme, allowing industry leaders to shape our economic strategy, by looking at new ways of funding, improving the planning

system, and offering support to help you create jobs and foster entrepreneurship.” He added: “ Graduates account for 32% of our workforce , well above the UK average , and I want those leaving

university to believe they can fulfil their dreams in this city. “ But graduate unemployment across the UK has soared since the recession hit.

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MSP says colleges are central to Scotland’s long-term economic futureMinister to visit college in SpringburnFOLLOWING our story regarding College Cuts in the area (issue 25), Glasgow MSP Bob Doris has said the role of further education colleges will play a key role in Scotland’s long-term economic recovery.

The SNP Government is commitment to improving training and employability opportunities, with specific focus on young people. The Government is currently reviewing further education with a view to enhancing current training and learning provision. The key aim is to ensure that all 16-19 year olds can avail of suitable post-16 education and training, as well as greatly increasing opportunities for those aged 20-24.

Mr Doris believes that colleges play an especially critical role in poorer areas and has recently visited North Glasgow College in Springburn to discuss future plans there. Minister for Learning and Skills, Dr Alasdair Allan, has also accepted an invitation from Mr Doris to visit North Glasgow College.

Bob Doris said: “The Scottish Government is taking seriously its commitment to reducing youth unemployment and part of that lies in training young people for the economy of the future, an area where our colleges will play a vital role. “We have made clear our

commitment to Further Education, with Scottish Government spending in 2014/15 Scotland projected at around £91 per head of population, as compared to around just £62 per head being spent in England.

“Our colleges will be central in bringing the skills of our young people up to date to help them to take forward the emerging and growth sectors of our economy. North Glasgow College is a vital component in the future prosperity of this area. I have stressed to the Minister that North Glasgow College is situated in an area of consistently high deprivation and high unemployment and as such is an excellent example of where Government policy can have maximum impact. I am delighted that Dr Allan has agreed to visit the college and I look forward to welcoming him to Springburn in the near future.”

MSP joins ‘Hear to Help’ in Maryhill

GLASGOW MSP and Vice Convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee, Bob Doris, has been visiting the latest drop-in by Action on Hearing Loss’ Scotland’s (formerly RNID Scotland) which has opened in Maryhill.

The Hear to Help project offers frontline maintenance to hearing aid users across Glasgow. Action on Hearing Loss Scotland will organise free drop-in sessions twice a month at Room 118, Maryhill Health Centre, 41 Shawpark St between 2pm-4pm. (The next sessions are on: Friday 25th November and Friday 9th December).

Trained volunteers will be on hand to give tips on how to maintain and adjust NHS hearing aids including how to insert

their hearing aids, replace tubing and batteries. Visitors can also get advice on equipment that can make life easier in the workplace and at home. This essential support will help people hear more clearly and improve their communication with friends, family and colleagues.

The launch of the drop-in takes place as Action on Hearing Loss celebrates its centenary year. Bob Doris MSP said, “I was delighted to have been invited to see the Hear to Help drop-in in Maryhill, I am sure it will be a big success. Having projects like Hear to Help in the area not only means people can have their hearing aids checked locally but also provides a social connection for people who are hard of hearing or have tinnitus. I know

that hearing loss can be isolating but this project creates an important link in breaking down those barriers.”

He continued, “I wish Action on Hearing Loss all the best as it celebrates its centenary and every success for the next hundred years.” Hugh Donaghy, Hear to Help project manager added, “We are really pleased to be offering a drop-in in Maryhill. I would invite anyone who wants assistance with their hearing aid or has any questions about hearing loss to come to the drop-in. Getting used to hearing aids can be difficult, and our volunteers will be delighted to help. Anyone with any queries can contact Donna McSwiggan at [email protected] or call 0141 341 5338.”

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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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LEADER of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Councillor Gordon Matheson, was joined by seven of Glasgow’s lead-ing retailers in the heart of the city’s style mile last Wednesday to officially launch the Glasgow Loves Christmas campaign for 2011. Glasgow Loves Christmas is the city’s annual festive campaign – a private/public partnership comprising Glasgow City Council, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and Glasgow Life together with the Greater Glasgow Hotels Association, Glasgow Restaurant Association and seven of the style mile’s major retailers - the biggest number of partners to date. Councillor Matheson teamed up with rep-resentatives from the campaign’s retail partners: Argyll Arcade, Buchanan Galler-ies, Frasers, John Lewis, Princes Square and St Enoch plus one of Santa’s elves from Hamleys as they brought festive cheer to shoppers on Buchanan Street. Glasgow Loves Christmas promotes the style mile’s unrivalled retail offering and vibrant seasonal events and entertain-ment programme that also includes Glasgow on Ice on George Square. Stylish shopping, superb eating and drinking and a jam-packed events programme against a city centre backdrop of glittering festive lights make Glasgow a magical place to be this yuletide. The illumination of the style mile on the 24th November will include fire relat-ed performances at three different loca-

tions with a finale taking place on Argyle Street. This will herald the beginning of five weeks of Christmas entertainment on the style mile on Thursdays, which will see brass bands and choirs adding to the festive atmosphere. Families and festive revellers can also get their skates on in George Square from 26th November when Glasgow on Ice opens; enjoy Shindig on the 26th and 27th November; the St Andrew’s Day Concert on the 30th and continue the celebrations with festive events on every day through to and including Christmas Eve and, for the first time, a family celebration from 12 noon until 10pm on Hogmanay with traditional music, activi-ties for the kids and the best of Scottish food and drink on offer. Councillor Gor-don Matheson, told the Re-Gen,: “With more partners joining the campaign this year, an ever strengthening retail offering and more choice than rival destinations Glasgow really does offer something for everyone during this vital trading period. “Christmas in Glasgow this year prom-ises to be the most exciting yet – with attractions and events spanning music, film, food and drink, dancing and family entertainment, not to mention the best shopping experience in the UK outside London’s West End. There is simply no better place than Glasgow to be this fes-tive season.” “With over 1,500 shops to choose from in the city and some of the UK’s most in-demand retailers in the heart of the style

mile Christmas shoppers will be spoilt for choice.” As well as extended festive opening hours, all day car parking will also be available on Sundays in Concert Square, Cambridge and Charing Cross Car Park for £2.50. Shoppers can also park in High Street or Dundasvale Car Park on Sundays for £2.00 all day. Families travelling into the city to take part in the festive fun from 23rd December – 8th January can keep travel costs down with SPT’s ‘Kids Go

Free’ offer where children go free on the Glasgow Subway (up to two children with every one adult travelling). Scotrail also operate a year-round Kids Go Free scheme where two children can travel off-peak with an accompanying adult. For more information on how to make the most of your Christmas shop-ping in Glasgow or to download the free Glasgow Loves Christmas app for iPhone and Android visit: www.glasgowloveschristmas.com.

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The number of unemployed graduates in the country has doubled from 10% to 20% over the last three years. “We cannot let this continue, so I’m announcing the establishment of the new Commonwealth Graduate Fund which will provide Glasgow City Council funding for 1000 new graduate jobs in the city. “ We’re investing £10 million to provide 50% wage subsidy to employers for every new job created. Every additional graduate job you create can be supported through this scheme. And it’s open to every private and third sector employer in the city. “The Commonwealth Graduate Fund will be fully operational this week and will provide graduates with the support they need now to live and work in this city. “ This sends a clear message from my administration that we will support you through tough times. Governments should know when to intervene. This is one of those times. “ Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive Stuart Patrick said: “ We warmly welcome this move by the city council. We know the labour market is especially tough for young new entrants at this time at all skill levels. “ We have already seen the positive impact of the two existing Commonwealth Funds on youth unemployment in Glasgow. To include graduates with this new fund recognises the challenges they are also facing in securing jobs, helping us retain the talent that will help attract new investment to the city in the future. “

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Leo (24 July - 23 Aug)

Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)

Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb)

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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Sizzling Suzie’s Autumn DelightsHi everyone. Yes it’s that time of year again. X factor and I’m a celebrity. We can’t put it off or deny it any longer. Christmas is around the corner and if last year is anything to go by, then so is the big chill. Nothing beats a one pot dinner at this time of year. Who wants to be messing around in the kitchen ? If you are anything like me then you will want to be snuggled up watching the telly. Lamb is a great meat for a one pot meal as it is so flavoursome and it gets sweeter and tastier the longer it cooks The recipes seem similar but the flavour is very different. The gingerbread cake is fab with hot custard. So get cooking, relax and put your feet up this weekend before the Christmas countdown shopping madness descends.

Country roast lamb

1 leg of lamb6 rashers of bacon cut into slices2 onions finely diced1 red/ 1 green pepper diced1 tsp of dried chilli1 tbsp dried thyme10 peppercorns1 Small cabbage shredded finely2 carrots diced2 pints of stock lamb or vegetable is fine

Brown the lamb and bacon in a large pan. Add the other ingredients except the cabbage . Bring to the boil and transfer to the oven and cook for 11/2-2hours at 170c. Remove the lamb and set aside. Add the cabbage and cook for a further 30 min. Just enough time to boil some potatoes to make mash. Check seasoning before serving.

Pot roast lamb

1 shoulder of lamb2 onions diced2 carrots diced6 potatoes quartered2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 tbsp of dried1 pint of lamb stock

Brown the lamb and add the rest of the ingredients. Transfer to an oven dish and cook for 1 ½ hours. Serve with steamed green beans.

Gingerbread

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Mix the dry ingredients together. Add the eggs and syrup and melted butter. Pour into a greased floured loaf tin and bake at 170 for 30 min. Pierce with a knife and if it comes out clean the loaf is ready. Allow to cool in the tin before turning out and cutting into thick slices. Serve with hot custard or can be served buttered with a hot cuppa.

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REDEDICATION OF WAR MEMORIAL PAYING TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO FELL IN WW1 AND WW2A war memorial naming Hill-head High School pupils who died in both World Wars was rededicated at a special service at Hughenden Clubhouse last week. A total of 183 former pupils are listed in the WW1 panel and 84 in the WW2 panel. The special service was led by the Rev David Sinclair of Wellington Church, who is also the chaplain to Hillhead High School. Tom Gardner, a former Hillhead High pupil, sounded the Last Post and Reveille with Callum MacLellan a piper with the Gaelic School. Hillhead High School War Memorial Trust Chairman Tony Green, Andy Brian of the Royal British Legion, Dr Iain Todd, a former chairman of HHSWMT and President of the Scottish Rugby Union (1995 -96), former Hillhead High School Depute Head, Mr Bob Dalrymple , Hillhead High School Head Willie Wight and Hillhead High School Captains Jane Robinson and Stuart Logan, as well as relatives of the fallen, all laid wreaths at the ceremony. Air raid warden Marian MacDougall is the lone woman listed on the panels. A Hillhead High School Hockey Internationalist, she fell at her post during an air raid in 1941. The rededication follows a refurbish-ment of the Clubhouse which was built in memory of those who fell in the Great War by bereaved parents and families. Tony Green told the Re-Gen: “With the march of time it is easy to forget that the original purpose of our sports club was to function as a memorial

to former pupils of Hillhead High School who served and gave their lives for their King and Country during the Great War 1914 -1918. We also honour those fallen in the second global war of the twentieth century.” “The Clubhouse is an ex-tension of the original War Memo-rial Pavilion building. Now a public building serving the community it is now a place of public assembly rather than a private club. There-

fore this is an opportune time to re-state our purpose and to raise the profile of our role in remem-brance. Let it always be true: we shall remember them.” The Hughenden Playing Fields War Memorial Pavilion was offi-cially opened on 24 May 1924. The WW2 panel was added in 1947. Both were designed by members of Hillhead High School art depart-ment.

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A NEW service to provide tenants and residents in North Glasgow with affordable loans and basic bank accounts has been launched by North Glasgow Housing Association and Scotcash. The association and Scotcash are working together on an innovative six-month pilot which sees a full-time Loan Advisor based in the association’s offices. Emma Paterson from Scotcash will be available to see clients Monday-Friday 10am-4pm and will offer a range of services and products including affordable loans, saving accounts, white goods packages, basic bank accounts and money advice. Scotcash were set up to help the citizens of Glasgow gain access to financial services which, due to either their past or current situation, they have been unable to access. Many clients are single parents, in rented accommodation and dependent on benefits. Scotcash General Manager Leah Cameron is delighted with the partnership with North Glasgow Housing Association, she said: “Scotcash are based in the city centre but a lot of our customers aren’t so our partnership with North Glasgow will make it easier for their tenants and residents to make appointments and it will also help us to reach many more people who are financially excluded in the city’. The three most popular reasons for taking out a Scotcash loan is home redecoration and household goods, Christmas presents and help to finance a short break away for the children. An average loan size at Scotcash is £553 over 42 weeks. A £500 loan repaid over a year would cost a Scotcash customer £84.52. With a big home credit or doorstep lender it would cost £410. Personal debt across Britain rose to £1.5trillion last month, up £629m since August. Provisional

figures from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) for 2010/11 show a 6% increase in debt cases. That’s the equivalent of 400 extra cases for every day of the year. Three out of the top six areas on the Scottish Government’s Multiple Deprivation Index are in North Glasgow. Ann Marie Devlin, Depute Chief Executive of North Glasgow HA said: “People living in our communities have to make tough decisions on a daily basis. By providing access in our offices to money advice, bank accounts and where appropriate affordable finance Scotcash can help improve the financial situation for many people in North Glasgow.” Scotcash is a Community Development Finance Institution. There are 70 such institutions in the UK, with an estimated 20,000 clients. They are different from credit unions, as they offer loans without the requirement of clients to save regularly. Testimonial from Scotcash Client of 4 years.“I have never had to use a loan shark, but I know plenty

of people who have. There’s more to Scotcash than just getting a loan. They also offer money advice, which I’ve found great.” “You get yourself in such a mess, I’d borrowed money to pay for a suite, but the payments were too high. They spoke to the company and managed to get the payments down. I first went to them because I wanted a new fireplace and to decorate the flat. If you are having trouble with your repayments you only have to phone them and

they are really helpful. Other companies send you threatening letters. It’s a brilliant service.” To arrange an appointment with Emma in North Glasgow call 0141 276 0525.

New Money Advice Service Will Help People in North Glasgow

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eventsP R O G R A M M E

25th November to 10th December

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“This year’s observance

highlights the role the business

community can play – from

developing projects to providing

direct financial support to

organizations working to end

violence and embracing the

principlesof corporate social

responsibility …The word is

spreading: violence

against women and girls has

no place in any society, and

impunity for perpetrators must

no longer be tolerated. On this

International Day, I urge all

Governments, civil society, the

corporate sector, individuals

to take responsibility for

eradicating violence against

women and girls.”

Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon25th November 2010

16 Days of Action - WHY?

16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women begins on the 25th November and ends on the 10th of December. It is a global violence against women campaign when worldwide organisations come together to raise awareness and tackle violence against women issues.

The 2011 theme is From peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women! It is already well documented that the use of force, coercion and sexual violence in countries where there is armed conflict affects women more than men. We know that in many coun-tries rape is used as a weapon of war and is symptomatic of milita-ristic attitudes. More generally militarism creates a culture of fear and embraces the view that violence is a way to solve problems in society.

We all need to be aware of the links between military structures, gender inequality and violence against women. This is the time to come together in unity to combat violence against women wherever it happens in the world.

GLASGOW SOUTH16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE EVENTS

Friday 25th November until Saturday 10th December

16 Days of Action to End Violence Against WomenThere are many events happening in the South of the City to celebrate 16 Days. Please go to www.16days.org for more information on events happening near you.

Venue - Various venues.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision. Organised by - These events have been organised by South Violence Against Women Implementation Group. Contact: [email protected] www.16days.org

Monday 28th November. 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Storytelling Coffee Drop InGovan Integration Network invite you to come along to a storytelling coffee drop in with stories from countries around the world. Home baking and refreshments will be served.

Venue - Community Flat, Tarfside Oval, Cardonald.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision. Organised by - Organised by Govan Integration Network. Contact: Angela Gardiner or Emma Barclay. Telephone: 0141 445 3718


Meaningful MusicAre there songs or poems that make you mad, make you sad or even motivate you?? If so why not come along and bring your favourite track on CD or poem to our session where we will share and compare the things that mean something to us in our lives.

Venue - Castlemilk Community Centre, 121 Castlemilk Drive, Glasgow, G45 9UG.Cost - Free. Crèche is available but must be booked in advance. Organised by - Organised by Domestic Abuse Project and WAVES. Contact: 0141 634 4053

Tuesday 29th November. 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Aisha’s StoryA powerful and thought provoking DVD which explores domestic abuse through the eyes of an Asian woman. The DVD is available in several languages from Strathclyde Police.

Venue - Castlemilk Family Learning Centre.Cost - Free of charge and only for women who take part in adult learning classes.Organised by - Organised in partnership with Glasgow Life and South Violence Against Women Implementation Group. Contact: Janet Bain, Community Action Officer, Glasgow Life. Telephone: 0141 276 1330

Tuesday 29th November. Time to be confirmed please go to www.16days.org for details

Forced Marriage Legislation in Scotland - Your Rights and ResponsibilitiesAmina Muslim Womens Resource Centre is hosting an information seminar about Forced Marriage and the newly implemented Scottish legislation. Refreshments will be served.

Venue - Victoria Halls, 70 Coplaw Street, Govanhill, G42 7JG.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised by Amina, Muslim Women’s Resource Centre. Contact: Amina – MWRC, Network House, 311 Calder Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7NQ Telephone: 0141 585 8026. Email: [email protected] www.mwrc.org.uk

Tuesday 6th December. 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Aisha’s StoryA powerful and thought provoking DVD which explores domestic abuse through the eyes of an Asian woman. The DVD is available in several languages. A question and answer session will run immediately after the viewing panel members include Janice Morgan from the Domestic Abuse Project and Janet Bain from Glasgow Life.

Venue - Inglefield Women’s, Hostel, Inglefield Street, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - Organised in partnership with Glasgow Life and South Violence Against Women Implementation Group. Contact: Janet Bain, Community Action Officer, Glasgow Life. Telephone: 0141 276 1330.

Wednesday 7th December. 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Aisha’s StoryA powerful and thought provoking DVD which explores domestic abuse through the eyes of an Asian woman. The DVD is available in several languages. White ribbons will be distributed along with posters and information on where women can go for services.

Venue - Govan New Parish Church.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - Organised by Govan Integration Network. Contact: Angela Gardiner or Emma Barclay. Telephone: 0141 445 3718.

GLASGOW NORTH EAST16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE EVENTS

Friday 25th November. 9.30am until 12.30pm

No Way To BehaveThis ½ day information seminar will launch 16 Days of Action 2011. It will explore the newly implemented Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011 and its links with the extended protection for victims of stalking introduced by the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010.

Venue - The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision. Organised by - This event is organised jointly by the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership and the North East Violence Against Women Implementation Group. Places are limited. Contact: [email protected] or call Emma on 0141 277 7461 This event has been funded by the Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund.

Tuesday 6th December. From 10.00am - 12.00pm

GEWA Doors Open DayThe event is organised for Health professionals in the North East to get behind the scenes, look at what GEWA as an organisation provide for the women that they refer to the service. Dedicated staff including children and young people’s workers will be available to talk about the work they do.

Venue - GEWA, 753 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow. G34 9PB.Cost - Free for all North East Health practioners. Organised by - This event is targeted at Health Practitioners in the North East of the city.


Forced Marriage Legislation in Scotland -Your Rights and ResponsibilitiesAmina Muslim Womens Resource Centre is hosting an information seminar about Forced Marriage and the newly implemented Scottish legislation. Refreshments will be served.

Venue - Red Road Family Centre, 94 Red Road, Glasgow G21 4TH.Cost - Free. Crèche is available but must be booked in advance. Organised by - This event has been organised by Amina, Muslim Women’s Resource Centre. Contact: Amina – MWRC, Network House, 311 Calder Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7NQ. Telephone: 0141 585 8026. Email: info@mwrc>org.uk www.mwrc.org.uk

Thursday 8th December.

Hands OffA creative arts project exploring the themes surrounding violence against women. Artists Iseult Timmermans and Flora Alexander will lead 2 sessions for up to 20 women that explore the hand as a powerful visual symbol. The works will be displayed during the event on 8th December and some will also feature as a postcard for future distribution.

Venue - Community Studio, Floor 23, 10 Red Road Court, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event is organised by: North Glasgow Integration Network in partnership with North East Violence Against Women Implementation Group. Contact: [email protected] This event has been funded by the Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund.

Various Dates.

Gold Stars and Dragon MarksBased on the drama developed by Baldy Bane Theatre Company, this event will run in 2 primary schools for P4 pupils in the North East of the City. The DVD will be shown followed by workshops and will explore issues related to bullying, domestic abuse and friendships.

Venue - North East Primary Schools.Cost - For School pupils only.Organised by - This event has been organised by North East Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund.



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GLASGOW CITY16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE EVENTS

Daily 25th November until 10th December during museum opening hours

Shoes ExhibitionThe exhibition will display a collection of shoes donated by those who have experienced gendered based violence or who have supported someone who has had this experience accompanied by the individual’s story.

Venue - St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This exhibition has been organised by Paisley Inter Faith Group in partnership with Glasgow Life. Contact: Alison McAdam 0141 276 276 1625 Sandra Ewiri 0141 276 0920


More Than WordsGlasgow Libraries across the city are participating in the 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women by displaying inspirational books which highlight the experiences of women who have experienced gender based violence and the resilience they demonstrate to survive. Look out for these displays in your local library.

Venue - Libraries across City of Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised by Glasgow Life in partnership with the Campaigns Working Group of the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership.

Wednesday 30th November. From 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Are We Getting It Right?The LGBT Domestic Abuse Project invites you to a symposium exploring gay, bisexual and transgender men’s experiences of gender based violence including domestic abuse. They will discuss the realities for gay, bisexual and transgendered men and what actions and service provision is needed to meet their needs. Speakers will include Cat Everett from Galop in London, the Voices Unheard project and the Domestic Abuse Project.

Venue - Scottish Youth Theatre, Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow G1 1TF.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision. Organised by - This event has been organised by the LGBT Youth Scotland Domestic Abuse Project. Contact: Amanda Turner 0141 552 7425. Email: [email protected]

Sunday 4th December. 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Creative WomenDeveloped for the UN 16 Days of Action and part of the GoMA Bites programme of workshops for adults. Join us to learn more about the women artists currently showing at GoMA and take part in this artist led creative session in our Studio.

Venue - Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised by Glasgow Life in partnership with the Campaigns Working Group of the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership. Contact: Katie Bruce 0141 287 3051. Email: [email protected] Rosalyn McKenna 0141 287 3056. Email: [email protected]

GLASGOW NORTH WEST16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE EVENTS

Friday 25th November until Saturday 10th December.

16 Days of Action to End Violence Against WomenThere are many events happening in the North West of the City to celebrate 16 Days of Action. Please go to www.16days.org for more information on events happening near you.

Venue - Various venues.Cost - Free. Organised by - These events have been organised by North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. www.16days.org

Saturday 26th November. From 11.00am - 3.00pm.

North West 16 Days Launch EventLaunch programme for 16 Days of Action in the North West area of Glasgow. Activities include drama, workshops and information stalls.

Venue - Garnethill Multi Cultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, G3 6RE.Cost - Free. There is a crèche but places need to be booked in advance. Organised by - These events have been organised by North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. www.16days.org

Monday 28th November. 6.15pm for 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Reclaim the Night 5For the 5th year in a row we bring you Reclaim the Night. Women, children and men are asked to get their walking shoes on and their voices ready to reclaim the streets of Glasgow. The march as ever will be led with some big noises from Sheboom. March off from Botanic Gardens at Great Western Road at 6.30 then rally at the STUC Woodlands Road. Guest Speakers. All are welcome.

Venue - Assembly at Botanic Gardens, at the junction of Great Western Road and Queen Margaret Drive for 6.30pm then march of and rally at S.T.U.C, Woodlands Road, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche but children of all ages are welcome to take part in the march and the rally at S.T.U.C.Organised by - Organised by Glasgow Rape Crisis and supported by Campaigns Working Group of the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund for information Contact: [email protected]. Details can also be found by visiting: www.rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk www.16Days.org.uk


Creative Writing WorkshopsWomen are invited to come together to explore the struggle to overcome all kinds of violence and trauma.

Venue - Maryhill Integration Network, Maryhill Community Centre, 35 Avenuepark Street, Glasgow G20 8TS.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised in partnership with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group, Maryhill Integration Network and AlbScott’s Mother Theresa Women’s Group. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]

Wednesday 30th November. 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Women’s Wish Tree DecorationWomen are invited to come along and share thoughts and hopes, overcome trauma, feel connected with others and build confidence and awareness.

Venue - Garnethill Multi Cultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, G3 6RE.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised in partnership with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group, Maryhill Integration Network and AlbScott’s Mother Theresa Women’s Group. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]

Thursday 1st December. 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Minority Ethnic Women’s Domestic Abuse Advice SurgeryIn partnership with Amina the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre. mIN are offer a safe place for minority ethnic women who are living with or have lived with domestic abuse to come and access support, advice and information at this dedicated surgery.

Venue - Maryhill Integration Network, Maryhill Community Centre, 35 Avenuepark Street, Glasgow G20 8TS.Cost - Free. By appointment only.Organised by - This event has been organised in partnership with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group, Maryhill Integration Network Amina the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]



Venue - Garnethill Multi Cultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, G3 6RE.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised in partnership with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Network and Oasis Women’s Group. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]




Wednesday 7th December. 11.00am - 1.00pm

Challenging Attitudes WorkshopDrama workshop for women exploring issues around violence against women.

Venue - North West Women’s Centre, 17-33 Shawpark Street, Maryhill.Cost - Free. There is a crèche but places need to be booked in advance. Organised by - This event has been organised by the North West Women’s Centre and funded by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Places are limited. Contact: 0141 576 1400 [email protected]




Thursday 8th December. 12.00pm - 2.00pm


Venue - Network, Maryhill Community Centre, 35 Avenuepark Street, Glasgow G20 8TS.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group, Maryhill Integration Network Amina the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]






Saturday 10th December. 11.00am - 3.00pm

North West 16 Days Closing EventYou are invited to come along and take part in the closing event in the North West. Activities include drama, workshops and information stalls.

Venue - Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Road, Scotstoun.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - These events have been organised by North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. www.16days.org



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women and girls.”









































Various Dates.





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spreading: violence










women and girls.”









































Various Dates.



www.16days.org

GLASGOW CITY16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE EVENTS


Shoes ExhibitionThe exhibition will display a collection of shoes donated by those who have experienced gendered based violence or who have supported someone who has had this experience accompanied by the individual’s story.

Venue - St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This exhibition has been organised by Paisley Inter Faith Group in partnership with Glasgow Life. Contact: Alison McAdam 0141 276 276 1625 Sandra Ewiri 0141 276 0920


More Than WordsGlasgow Libraries across the city are participating in the 16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women by displaying inspirational books which highlight the experiences of women who have experienced gender based violence and the resilience they demonstrate to survive. Look out for these displays in your local library.

Venue - Libraries across City of Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised by Glasgow Life in partnership with the Campaigns Working Group of the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership.

Wednesday 30th November. From 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Are We Getting It Right?The LGBT Domestic Abuse Project invites you to a symposium exploring gay, bisexual and transgender men’s experiences of gender based violence including domestic abuse. They will discuss the realities for gay, bisexual and transgendered men and what actions and service provision is needed to meet their needs. Speakers will include Cat Everett from Galop in London, the Voices Unheard project and the Domestic Abuse Project.

Venue - Scottish Youth Theatre, Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow G1 1TF.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision. Organised by - This event has been organised by the LGBT Youth Scotland Domestic Abuse Project. Contact: Amanda Turner 0141 552 7425. Email: [email protected]

Sunday 4th December. 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Creative WomenDeveloped for the UN 16 Days of Action and part of the GoMA Bites programme of workshops for adults. Join us to learn more about the women artists currently showing at GoMA and take part in this artist led creative session in our Studio.

Venue - Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised by Glasgow Life in partnership with the Campaigns Working Group of the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership. Contact: Katie Bruce 0141 287 3051. Email: [email protected] Rosalyn McKenna 0141 287 3056. Email: [email protected]


Friday 25th November until Saturday 10th December.

16 Days of Action to End Violence Against WomenThere are many events happening in the North West of the City to celebrate 16 Days of Action. Please go to www.16days.org for more information on events happening near you.

Venue - Various venues.Cost - Free. Organised by - These events have been organised by North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. www.16days.org

Saturday 26th November. From 11.00am - 3.00pm.

North West 16 Days Launch EventLaunch programme for 16 Days of Action in the North West area of Glasgow. Activities include drama, workshops and information stalls.

Venue - Garnethill Multi Cultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, G3 6RE.Cost - Free. There is a crèche but places need to be booked in advance. Organised by - These events have been organised by North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. www.16days.org

Monday 28th November. 6.15pm for 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Reclaim the Night 5For the 5th year in a row we bring you Reclaim the Night. Women, children and men are asked to get their walking shoes on and their voices ready to reclaim the streets of Glasgow. The march as ever will be led with some big noises from Sheboom. March off from Botanic Gardens at Great Western Road at 6.30 then rally at the STUC Woodlands Road. Guest Speakers. All are welcome.

Venue - Assembly at Botanic Gardens, at the junction of Great Western Road and Queen Margaret Drive for 6.30pm then march of and rally at S.T.U.C, Woodlands Road, Glasgow.Cost - Free. There is no crèche but children of all ages are welcome to take part in the march and the rally at S.T.U.C.Organised by - Organised by Glasgow Rape Crisis and supported by Campaigns Working Group of the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund for information Contact: [email protected]. Details can also be found by visiting: www.rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk www.16Days.org.uk




Wednesday 30th November. 12.30pm - 2.30pm





Venue - Maryhill Integration Network, Maryhill Community Centre, 35 Avenuepark Street, Glasgow G20 8TS.Cost - Free. By appointment only.Organised by - This event has been organised in partnership with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group, Maryhill Integration Network Amina the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]



Venue - Garnethill Multi Cultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, G3 6RE.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - This event has been organised in partnership with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Network and Oasis Women’s Group. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]




Wednesday 7th December. 11.00am - 1.00pm

Challenging Attitudes WorkshopDrama workshop for women exploring issues around violence against women.

Venue - North West Women’s Centre, 17-33 Shawpark Street, Maryhill.Cost - Free. There is a crèche but places need to be booked in advance. Organised by - This event has been organised by the North West Women’s Centre and funded by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Places are limited. Contact: 0141 576 1400 [email protected]






Venue - Network, Maryhill Community Centre, 35 Avenuepark Street, Glasgow G20 8TS.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - with North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group, Maryhill Integration Network Amina the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. Contact: 0141 946 9106 Email: [email protected]






Saturday 10th December. 11.00am - 3.00pm

North West 16 Days Closing EventYou are invited to come along and take part in the closing event in the North West. Activities include drama, workshops and information stalls.

Venue - Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Road, Scotstoun.Cost - Free. There is no crèche provision.Organised by - These events have been organised by North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund. www.16days.org



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women and girls.”









































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“This year’s observance highlights the role the business community can play – from developing projects to providing direct financial support to organizations working to end violence and embracing the principlesof corporate social responsibility …The word is spreading: violence against women and girls has no place in any society, and impunity for perpetrators must no longer be tolerated. On this International Day, I urge all Governments, civil society, the corporate sector, individuals to take responsibility for eradicating violence against women and girls.”Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon25th November 2010



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spreading: violence










women and girls.”









































Various Dates.



25th November - 10th DecemberFor your copy of the programme

visit www.16days.org or call 0141 276 7724.

Launch of Glasgow’s 16 Days of Action to eliminate violence against womenThe 25th November will formally launch Glasgow’s 16 Days of Action programme with a ½ day information seminar on Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011. The Act which became law earlier this year will explore the additional protection offered in law to victims and its links with stalking and harassing behaviours. Speakers include Clare Connelly, Senior Lecturer in Law at Glasgow University and author of the Bill and Ann Moulds a prolific campaigner on stalking and harassment.

On Monday 28th November, hundreds of men and women will take to the streets on for the ‘Reclaim the Night’ march. The march, which is now an annual event round the streets of Glasgow will end with a rally at STUC.

The people of Glasgow will also have an opportunity to view the 365 Domestic Violence Exhibition which will be on display at various venues across the City. This is a powerful exhibition put together by Colm Dempsey and demonstrates visually how countries across the globe are raising awareness violence against women.

Events throughout the city will continue across 16 Days, including a range of activities from drama performances, art exhibitions, to workshops and fairs.

16 Days is a worldwide campaign, but Glasgow has consistently been one of its main promoters in the UK. The campaign is designed to highlight how male violence affects women, children, families and our communities and by reinforcing the message that violence against women in any form is unacceptable.

The white ribbon has become the symbol of support for 16 Days since it began in 1991, and supporters in Glasgow will join others throughout the world by wearing white ribbons in recognition of the campaign.

Developing on last years theme the campaign theme is From Peace in Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women. In the words of one woman activist ‘how can we have peace in the world when we have war in the home? For many women from Glasgow to Gaberone this will have meaning, when home is the place they are most likely to experience hurt or harm. This year’s campaign will highlight serious concerns about the disproportionate impact that wars and internal conflicts have on women, with rape often used as a tactic of war, and armed conflict making women and girls vulnerable to trafficking for prostitution.

There is an opportunity for everyone in Glasgow to participate in a great range of community activities and show their support for the campaign. For more information on the 16 Days of Action, go to www.16days.org

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THE recent G20 Heads of Government summit in Cannes was a severe disappointment, producing little in the way of concrete measures, and representing a major reverse for the jobless millions seeking a plan for growth and job creation to pull Europe out of its slump. Added to that, there was little leadership shown in promoting the concept of a financial transactions tax at global level, which would have the twin benefits of dealing with excessive levels of financial speculation, and raise billions in revenues to help tackle global hunger, or promote green investment. At home, the Bank of Scotland’s PMI survey adds to the worries of a further slowdown, finding a further slackening in the pace of recovery in the private sector economy in Scotland, with the third successive month of falling private sector employment. New orders have fallen in manufacturing and services for the second successive month, as companies fall back on pre-existing work.

With 600,000 public sector jobs being axed by Governments in Edinburgh and London, and activity in small and medium sized firms relying on public sector contracts and investment dwindling, female unemployment in Britain is rocketing to 23 year highs, youth unemployment is surging to the one million mark, heightening levels of inequality. George Osborne’s grand theory that the public sector

was crowding out private sector growth and that an aggressive deficit reduction programme would spark

stronger growth has been exposed as the biggest mistake in British fiscal policy since the austerity Budgets of the 1930s. But these errors have been compounded by John Swinney’s decision that the SNP Government would cut capital spending this year and last more than twice as fast as Osborne’s cuts at UK level, leading to a catastrophic fall in construction output in Scotland of 2.3% in the second quarter of this year, and the loss of 10,000 jobs in the sector this year. Industry experts now expect a fall in new construction orders of up to 15% in Scotland next year.

The weak capacity of the major UK retail banks to make loans to small and medium sized businesses remains a major drag on a return to growth. Months after George Osborne and Vince Cable launched Project Merlin with great fanfare, net lending to small & medium-sized businesses on the Trends in Lending basis has fallen by £6.7bn this year according to the Bank of England, jeopardising existing businesses, and preventing expansion. The widening of the Bank’s Asset Purchase Scheme by a further £75bn is unlikely to provide the boost to the money supply that is needed given the scale of the disaster unfolding in the Eurozone, our largest trading block, where even a partial break-up of the monetary union could slash already grim forecasts for

EU GDP growth in 2012 by half. The European Commission’s forecast last week predicts that the EU economy will be stagnant this autumn and winter.

With political instability in Greece and Italy,

and rising bond yields showing market concern about the prospects for growth and debt repayment, storm clouds are gathering across the EU. There is much that the Eurozone-17 can do to boost demand. States, like Germany, where there is scope for fiscal loosening, should consider measures to increase domestic economic activity. The European Central Bank should be prepared to act as a lender of last resort, and increase the money supply to move capital to businesses, and the new European Stability Mechanism requires sufficient firepower to secure an orderly relief of Greek and Italian debt.

The European Commission has downgraded UK growth to 0.7% for 2011, 0.6% for 2012 and 1.5% for 2013, meaning that the UK will bump along the bottom with the fifth lowest growth in Europe this year, lower than that in the Eurozone area, with only Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and Italy faring worse. During the great recession of the 1930s, it took Britain four years for the economy to recover the lost demand. It now appears that it will be 69 months and counting, with the economy short of filling the whopping 4% gap in output remaining from 2008. With the Bank of England preparing

to dampen down growth prospects, and the independent Office for Budget Responsibility likely to do the same at the end of the month, what can be done to break out of the economic death spiral into which the Chancellor has thrown the economy?

Firstly, there should be an immediate cut in VAT to 17.5%, which would increase consumer confidence, currently at record lows, and give the retail and services sectors a much needed lift. Secondly, VAT for home repairs and maintenance should be cut to 5%, as supported by the Federation of Small Businesses as the top priority to raise demand in construction. Thirdly, National Insurance contributions for new staff being taken on by small and medium sized businesses should be cut. Fourthly, capital infrastructure investment should be brought

forward, as a precursor to the establishment of a British Investment Bank to rebalance our economy.

To avoid what the International Labour Organisation termed last month a global jobs recession and the risk of growing social unrest, we will need concerted action at home, and decisive leadership abroad to create 80 million jobs over the next two years to restore levels of global employment to pre-crisis levels. The tragedy for the waiting jobless millions is that neither seems likely from right-wing or nationalist Governments.

14 November 2011

Bob Doris MSPMSP for Glasgow Region (SNP)

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1st Monday of the month Springburn Library, Kay Street - 5.30pm Roystonhill Recreation Centre, 15 Forrest�eld Street - 7pm

2nd Monday of the month Kelvindale Primary School, 11 Dorchester Place - 5.30pmMaryhill Burgh Halls, 10 - 24 Gairbraid Avenue - 7pm

3rd Monday of the month King Street Council O�ces, Rutherglen - 6pm

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Please call for details. It ’s always best to call ahead as constituents with appointments will be given priority. No surgeries will be held during public or school holidays and they are subject to change during parliamentary recess.

WillieBainMPMember of Parliament for GlasgowNorth East

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Patricia Ferguson MSP

Bob Doris MSP

GLASGOW City Council has learned that the SNP Government is to slash its housing budget by £122m over the next three years – reducing it from £236m in the last three years to £114m from 2012 to 2015.

The council is already committed to spending £97.5m over that period, leaving only £17m in unallocated cash for the next three years

This cash is provided as a consequence of the transfer of the council’s housing stock to the GHA. Labour made this possible when it was in Government, by transferring the burden of housing debt from Glasgow’s rent payers to the UK treasury. It was a move that has seen £1 billion of investment in the

city’s housing stock – leading to regeneration across the city.

This massive budget cut will have a devastating effect on the ability of local housing associations to meet the needs of local people. The biggest single issue that I deal with relates to requests for housing transfers – with local residents living in homes that are too small, or even too large, for their needs. And all too often housing providers can only advise that there is just not enough homes to satisfy these needs.

For the first time in many years local housing associations have no new housing developments in the pipeline and, with this budget cut, no prospect of building new homes in the near future. And this at a time when mortgages

are hard to come by, salaries are being frozen and jobs are being lost. And, with the Tory-led Government’s plans to cut housing benefits which could see people forced out their homes, now more than ever a range of good quality, affordable, socially rented homes are needed across the whole of Glasgow.

It is unacceptable that, yet again, Glasgow is being ripped off and having its budget slashed by the SNP Government in order to fund its spending promises in other parts of Scotland. Along with my Labour colleagues I will be fighting to stop this devastating decision. I hope all Glasgow’s politicians will join with us in standing up to defend Glasgow and the housing needs of local people.

THE last few weeks have seen a struggle between hope and hypocrisy. Let me give you an example. Whilst I was representing constituents in north Glasgow, meeting with the Principal of North Glasgow College to discuss the clear challenges they face, and then raising the profile and good work of the College with the Skills Minister Alasdair Allan (he will visit the college soon), other politicians were engaged in a relentless round of hypocrisy and negativity.

Labour politicians repeat demands for more money from the Scottish Government but remain silent over where that cash can come from. They ignore the billions of pounds of cuts the Conservatives have brought to Scotland, on the back of the £500m cuts already waged on Scotland by Labour.

Step forward Labour’s Jackie Baillie and Patricia Ferguson who have been demanding more

support for the NHS. What they don’t tell you is that NHS health boards have had a 2.5% cash increase, and a real terms increase of 0.5%. It is the most significant increase of any budget despite UK cuts. Demanding more cash without saying where one penny will come from, whilst ruling out any more economic powers to Scotland which would help us improve the financial situation, simply lacks credibility.

Compare that relentless negativity against my hope that we can ensure health is suitably funded in the years ahead by giving Scots the power to retain the wealth we create and invest in our most deprived communities.

Ms Baillie even said she thought money should have been transferred from the Justice budget to Health, whilst her fellow Labour Justice spokesperson was making a case for more money for the Justice budget. Hypocrisy indeed.

Let me give you another

example. Following the recent news there is at least another 40 years of Scottish oil left in the North Sea worth hundreds of billions of pounds, just think what that cash could do. Let’s spend that cash creating jobs in Scotland’s most deprived communities, protecting our pensions and investing in green energy which will be with us forever. Yet Labour is silent.

The SNP offers hope to the public sector workers who are striking because of UK attacks on pensions. Pension funds that are mostly in surplus and remain affordable, yet the UK demands they work more, pay more and get less. That’s a UK I want no part of.

Let us be clear, these are pensions that could be protected if Scotland was independent.

That is the hope but without additional powers to Scotland in the years ahead, no politician has a magic wand to wave, but I remain committed to working tirelessly for our communities and would ask constituents to get in touch with anything I can offer assistance with.

Willie Bain MP

PatriciaFerguson MSP

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Member of the Scottish Parliament forGlasgow Maryhill & Springburn

For advice or assistance please contact:Constituency Office,

43 Atlas Road,Glasgow G21 4TA

Tel: 0141 558 9483.

Email: [email protected]: www.patriciaferguson.labour.co.uk

1st Saturday of the month10am: Kelvindale Primary School,11 Dorchester Place, G12 0BP

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1st Monday of the month4pm: Springburn Alive & KickingProject, 94 Red Road, G21 4PH

5.30pm: St Monica's (Milton)Primary School, 200 LiddesdaleRoad, G22 7QH

2nd Monday of the month4pm: Lambhill Stables,11 Canal Bank North(off Balmore Road), G22 6RD

5.30pm: Ledgowan Tenants' Hall1 Ledgowan Place, G20 0JZ

3rd Monday of the month4pm: K.A.T.S, 1 FountainwellSquare, Sighthill, G21 1RB

5.30pm: Possilpoint CommunityCentre, 130 Denmark Street,G22 5LQ

4th Monday of the month4pm: Roystonhill RecreationCentre, 15 Forrestfield Street,G21 2HG

5.30pm: Elmvale Primary School712 Hawthorn Street,G22 6ED

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“IT’S BEYOND A JOKE NOW”

FOLLOWING the aftermath of th

e

Football Match

between Celtic and

Rangers last S

unday there were

over 300 arrests with accid

ent and

emergency units filled to capacity

and

as usual when it a

ll calms down what is

being done about it.

The police

have been briefed and

de-briefed this week with high level

meetings being held in the run up to the

next encounter but given that their h

ands

are tied as to

what they can basica

lly

do it is up to US the general public t

o

get a grip of the situ

ation and put it on

the line that w

e will not to

lerate this

anti-social behaviour any longer.

The

problem has been with us for around

110 years and during that tim

e 2 World

Wars have been fought w

ith comrades of

opposite religions la

ying down their lives

for their co

untry. V

ictoria Crosse

s have

been awarded to heroes of both religions

yet when it c

omes down to a football

match which at the end of th

e day results

in three points being awarded to the

winning team (NOTHING MORE –

NOTHING

LESS) th

ere is mayhem and serious in

jury

meted out for ju

st being “O

NE OF TH

EM”.

Football ri

valry between teams is

normally healthy and the crazy thing is

that when, ta

ke for instance, St

. Johnstone

play Kilmarnock, th

ere are players from

different re

ligions in oppositio

n, there is

no need for 1000 police officers o

n duty in

fact the majority

of these type of games

police themselves.

Why then is i

t that w

hen the “Old Firm

”

meet there is t

he need to have a high

alert and tension in the air fr

om early

morning till midnight and beyond? O

ne

thing is for su

re ...It Has N

othing To

Do With Football!! So what happens

now? Well fo

r a start w

e all could act

responsibly, but th

is is easier sa

id than

done. Drink is a

major factor and with

the kick-off la

st week being 12.30 many

supporters began drinking early in the

morning, whether th

ey had it in the

house from the Saturday night, o

r were

served in the MANY public houses th

at

open their back doors t

hinking they are

doing their customers a

favour. Number

One Problem..... ALCO

HOL. The majority

of supporters w

ho rush down four of five

pints, a couple of sp

irits or a bottle

of

Buckfast, in

such a short space of tim

e

then go on a supporters bus w

ith a couple

of cans or bottle

s (yes w

e know that drink

is not su

pposed to be allowed on buses,

but we all know a blind eye is t

urned),

then get caught up in the atmosphere

of the songs etc...

, is a certain recipe for

trouble. What happens th

en is that th

ey

enter the game and being surrounded

by police and ste

wards they seem to

be able to keep a lid on their e

motions

albeit some will e

ither be warned or even

arrested for minor offences.

It’s on the

road home when the drink has begun to

kick in and the hatred that they have for

each other spills

over. Now the people

we are speaking about here are NOT the

usual perceived “Thugs”,

these are

people who are run of the mill n

eighbours

and have “Friends” o

f opposite religions,

who in any other circumstances w

ould

normally do everything they could to help

anyone in need. The problem is t

hough,

that in the run up to an “O

ld Firm” game,

all the hype that has been spouted by

some of the tabloid newspapers

in an

effort to sell th

e paper basica

lly fuels

the bigotry and hatred. Just t

he slant

put on stories ca

n stir up feelings of

bigotry or perceived bigotry and even

photos which in the normal ru

n of the

week would be accepted as part o

f the

story, all o

f a sudden are construed as

being too much of one side or th

e other.

BIGOTRY, no matter w

hat shape it t

akes

is unacce

ptable and to put a spin on a

phrase or paragraph in a newspaper can

be part of it.

In a newspaper th

is is easy

to do...Take for example both teams of th

e

“Old Firm” w

in 1-0 they week before they

both meet.

Headlines proclaim Celtic

Cruise To

Victory,

Rangers Scrape Win, (

or vice

versa), such headlines are perceived as

favouring one team or the other and in

some cases as bigotry, which to normal

people sounds crazy but w

hich paper

would you take, obviously the one that

hypes up your team and seems to

bring

down the other. FOOTBALL S

ONGS and

CHANTS, many of th

ese are hilarious and

show the fun side of fo

otball but w

hen

it comes to

the “Old Firm

” fun goes out

the window. Most o

f the songs su

ng at

“Old Firm” m

atches are now aimed at

inciting the oppositio

n by bringing the

“Irish Tro

ubles” into them and make no

mistake BOTH SIDES ARE A

S BAD AS ONE

ANOTHER. Of co

urse no one will agree

on this as each sid

e proclaims it is p

art of

their herita

ge to sing such songs.

The answer to

that is that it

is part

of EVERYONE in

the area’s herita

ge to

walk along a street on the day of a

football match and not be subjected to

the violence, bigotry or abuse that is

happening now after “Old Firm

” games.

Families, Housewives, P

ensioners etc,

have the right to

enjoy a day of rest

without all the hassle

that accompanies

an “Old Firm

” match.

We could rave on

and on about the negatives th

at happen

when the “Old Firm

” meet and the cost

to every one of us for th

e policing, fo

r the

ambulances and medics needed, fo

r the

upset of our daily lives and much, much,

more, suffice to say that....

If you spotted

someone trapped in a car cr

ash or a house

fire, would you sto

p to think...”I wonder if

that person is a diffe

rent religion to me?”

before trying to save them.

If you’ve got

to think of the answer , t

hen not only do

you have major problems....”WE A

LL DO.”

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A Sandyhills Loan shark this week

admitted to illegally lending money

from his home in Glenturret Street

and at other addresses in the city at

Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Colin Morrison (46) provided several

illegal cash loans to a vulnerable

couple who were forced to move home

to escape his clutches after being

charged interest which amounted to

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his partner Angela Clements (who

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Prosecutor Richard Hannay told the

court that Mr Rankin and Ms Clements

borrowed between £10-00 and £400-00

from Morrison and it was estimated they

had paid back around £1500 a year for

six years.

It was stated that the couple would

borrow from other lenders just to meet

the repayments on Morrison’s loans.

Eventually it became too much for the

couple and they were forced to flee their

home to escape from the money lenders

in the East End. Elizabeth Cassells

borrowed cash from Morrison around

Christmas time in 2007 and continued to

do so for the next three years.

Widow, Georgina Close (50) also

borrowed sums but always repaid them

the following week at an Interest Rate

of 30%.

When the matter was reported to

the police a warrant was issued to

search the Morrison home in the quiet,

leafy, suburbs of Sandyhills and

officers found £7,230 stashed in his

wardrobe. Prosecutor Hannay stated

that Colin Morrison had not

been employed or in receipt of

benefits during the period in

question. Sheriff Martin Jones

told the accused, “Those who

prey on the poor, weak and

vulnerable in this way will be

severely treated by the courts.”

He also stated that Morrison

had pled guilty to a very

serious charge. Sentence was

deferred until later this month

for background reports and

Morrison was released on bail. He also

faces proceedings under the proceeds of

crime act.

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WHY ARE THEY NOT IN “ACCORD”

PRIOR to being returned un-opposed

as First Minister, Alex Salmond joined

newly elected Shettleston MSP John

Mason and East End Councillors, Alison

Thewliss, David Turner and David McDonald at a meeting with carers and

service users at the closure threatened

Accord Centre in Dalmarnock. The Accord Centre which provides day

care service for people with learning disabilities is due to close to make way for

the Commonwealth Games car park and

athletes transport hub. The loss of this vital service has been

fought every step of the way by the East

Carers group, service users, families and

friends. The closure of the Accord centre

leaves the east end with just one day care

facility in Riddrie. At the meeting Carers presented the

first minister with information from minutes of a previous meeting of the

Community Health and Care Partnership

which explained that the service offered

at the accord would be replaced in a new/re-furbished building. This stands

in contrasts to the Councils current view

which is the close the Accord and not

replace the service. This is part of a wider

Council policy called Personalisation which

has seen a round of large cuts to people’s

personal budgets. David McDonald, the SNP spokesperson

on Social Care said of the meeting; “It

was great that the First Minister could join

carers and service users from the East End

at the Accord Centre and to give them his

support in their fight against Glasgow City

Council’s proposals to close the centre and

cut this much valued service. The East End of Glasgow must not lose out on services as a result of the

Commonwealth Games, the closure of

the Accord leaves just one day centre for

people with learning disabilities, and even

this centre is going to be outwith the price range for people as the Council are also introducing a series of brutal cuts to people’s care packages”. When the Re-Gen contacted, Councillor Matt

Kerr, the council’s Executive Member for Social Care, he said: “We have been working closely with the Accord carers for several months to find a solution

which is acceptable to everyone.“Alternative day care support has already been identified for a significant number of service users who have the highest and most complex support needs. The move to this centre will begin on Monday next

week. “The remaining services users have all been offered places in another centre and we are extremely confident there will be a positive conclusion for those who

continue to attend at the Accord Centre.“It’s

disappointing the First Minister didn’t feel

able to accept our invitation to meet today

when he was already in Glasgow to discuss

the Accord Centre, but the offer remains

open. “It is also regrettable the SNP government seems intent on treating this

issue as political football when they appear

to have no real understanding of what

needs to be done.”We at the Re-Gen are not in the least

concerned about anyone scoring political

points but what we are concerned about

is that a vulnerable group of people who

deserve much better are being passed from

pillar to post and could end up with no premises to meet their needs. What is called for here is for the two opposing parties to iron out a solution (such as using somewhere like the old Fernan Street premises which would be capable of housing the group either short term or even

long term). What we don’t want is for a group who

are dependent on stability to be messed

about. Get it sorted out quickly or we will

start going after those who don’t seem too

bothered as to where the Accord service

users are housed as long as they can say,

“We did our bit for the Party” We are

watching the outcome with interest so

please get it sorted as soon as possible.

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Missing Man Found DeadStrathclyde Police reported, the body of a young man who went missing in the city centre two weeks ago was found in the canal at Port Dundas earlier this week. Stuart Davis, 23, was last seen on a bus in Glasgow city centre after a night out with his girlfriend, at around 1.40am on Sunday, October 30. Strathclyde Police said that his body was recovered on Monday in the canal close to Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas in the city. His family has been informed. A post mortem will take place to establish a cause of death. Police said that at the moment the death is not being treated as suspicious.

IN a dedicated effort to tackle and reduce the levels of violence, disorder, gang related activity, anti-social behaviour, serious & organised crime and drug offences in Maryhill and Saracen, Operation Mosaic has been running since May 31st 2011. Under the direction of Chief Inspector Tom Dickson, Maryhill Police Office, a dedicated team of officers led by Inspector Ross Allan have robustly targeted know offenders and problematic locations across the Maryhill, Kelvin and Canal MMW. They are identifying and apprehend those responsible for committing offences that affect the quality of life for local residents. The operation has seen 3 phases of direction within the North of Glasgow, with the current operation focusing on reducing crime, making people safe and improving the quality of life for all the community whilst targeting prolific offenders throughout the area. Chief Inspector Dickson commented “Operation Mosaic has had a positive impact within the Maryhill and Saracen area. We

have seen a reduction in violent crime and Antisocial behaviour, and our team of officers have been operating in the right places, and the right times targeting the right people. We have carried out extensive public consultation and on-going operational reviews of the problems that face our local community, whilst focusing our attention and resources on the problems that matter to people in our community.” The success of this operation has been underpinned by the valued and essential contribution provided by partner agencies. Local Housing Associations in particular have worked hand in hand with officers from Operation Mosaic, allowing formal action to be taken against problem tenants whose behaviour, or the behaviour of their children is causing distress within the community. Local officers have been approached on a number of occasions by residents, particularly elderly residents who have keenly expressed their delight at the visible action that the officers have been taking in order to improve the communities in which they live.

Operation Mosaic Hits Home

Bishopbriggs ArrestA 41 year old man was arrested after allegedly being found trying to break into a house during the day last Sunday.The arrested man was charged with attempted housebreaking and being in possession of an offensive weapon after police were called to a property in Brackenbrae Road, Bishopbriggs at approximately 1.15pm. A report is on its way to the Procurator Fiscal.

Springburn Break-InsPOLICE are warning Springburn residents to be on their guard following a series of Garden Shed break-ins.A number of sheds have been broken into in the Forresthall Estate just off Petershill Road recently, including 4 over a 2 day period.Items, including power tools and bikes, have been stolen after the thieves forced padlocks to gain entry. Springburn Police told the Re-Gen, “As the winter months approach we are experiencing an upturn in the volume of acquisitive crime, in particular break-ins to sheds and other outbuildings. “We encourage all residents in the area to be extra vigilant and security conscious at this time, making their property as secure as possible and looking out for each other in the community. “It is important to contact your local police office if you notice anything suspicious that may lead to property being stolen and call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have any information on those responsible of such crimes.”

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Stevie’s Stunners Continue on Winning WaysPhotographs by:- Inga Match Report Courtesy of Ashfield Website with thanks to EWAN

Stark’s Starlets Show Seniors the WayALTHOUGH Scotland defeated Cyprus last Friday night apart from two cracking goals from Mackie and Millar the main talking point among the fans was “Has Craig Levein lost his senses.”

By claiming that Scotland now has the greatest midfield in 20years is one of the craziest statements I’ve heard in at least 20 years.

For a start Scotland scraped a win over a Cyprus team with SIX regulars out for one reason or another and we were lucky to escape with a win in Nicosia but when an experienced football coach claims that the midfield of Cowie, Fletcher, Morrison and Robson are the greatest midfield Scotland has had in the past twenty years then surely it is time to call it a day.

Let me list just a few names from the past and see if you agree with our esteemed national coach, for example, Paul Lambert, Barry Ferguson, Paul McStay or Gordon Strachan, and of course you could also count John Collins and Gary McAllister.

There is only one thing I have to say to Craig Levein, “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” because if you really think the midfield that struggled against the Cypriots is the best in 20 years then we are in big trouble.

Ok it is his job to instill confidence in the team but poor Ally McLeod was slated for doing the self same thing, only at that time the majority of the country believed him. To trawl the lower divisions of the English leagues and then proclaim that they are our saviours made me feel like giving up football completely. That was

until Monday night when Billy Stark’s under 21 side took the field against Holland away from home and proceeded to give a 100% from the first minute till the last.

Fighting for every ball and defending from the front, these kids showed their “Big Brothers” just what is expected when they pull on a Scotland Strip. Honest endeavour coupled with no little skill and maybe a little luck (but you make your own luck I believe), saw the Under 21’s overcome a Holland team which at present sits top of the group.

Goals from Jordan Rhodes in the first minute and David Wotherspoon in 55 minutes ensured the young Scots moved to just a point behind the Dutch with the next match at St Mirren’s Park Paisley on the 29th February 2012.

Scotland’s senior team has basically nothing to look forward to for a while and with the present management team telling us just how great a team we are, (unfortunately we can see with our own eyes and don’t buy the hype Craig), it could be a while till we do have anything to look forward to.

Meanwhile let’s give it up for the Youngsters who proved that with a bit of organisation and belief they can achieve anything. Well Done Boys.

CUMNOCK JUNIORS visited Saracen Park last Saturday for the first time since September 2009 when a Darren O`Donnell inspired performance produced a 3-1 victory for the `field. This time the game found two teams who had differing fortunes from the previous week and when you look back at the end of the Season this game will probably sit very high with the Ashfield Support after the home side produced an excellent 4-1 victory against an in-form Cumnock side. As the Autumn sunshine greeted the players onto the heavy Ashfield Pitch, it was the home side that made their intentions known forcing the visitors on the back foot for the first quarter of the Match and were rewarded inside 15 minutes when Alistair Martin picked up the ball on the left before cutting the ball back to an onrushing Paul Maxwell who drove the ball home from six yards to put the `field 1-0 up. Ashfield 1 Cumnock 0. Ashfield continued to have joy down the left hand side with `Bert Haliday linking up well with Ali Martin and it was Bert who almost increased Ashfield`s lead when his angled volley flew inches past. Next up was Mark Thomson who had an excellent Free-Kick well saved by the `nock keeper. Cumnock were looking dangerous on the

break however the Ashfield back four looked in a mean mood and were restricting the Ayrshire Team to only half chances. Ashfield continued to press forward however it was the visitors that came into the game strongly in the last 10 Minutes of the half and signalled their intentions for the Second Period.

HALF TIME - ASHFIELD 1 CUMNOCK 0There were no changes to the respective line-ups and it was the visitors that started the more impressive forcing a number of Corners and Free-Kicks which were dealt with well by the Ashfield Defence. Cumnock almost equalised on the hour mark when a whipped in cross was headed wide of Nugent`s far post. From that moment Ashfield stepped up a gear and after a change which saw Chris Hall come off the Bench the home side were soon further ahead. Chris Hall picked up the ball on the edge of the box before weaving past a couple of defenders and lashing the ball low and hard into the net for his 12th Goal of the Season .Ashfield 2 Cumnock 0. Ashfield were stretching the visitors now and Ali Martin almost increased Ashfield`s lead firing narrowly over after Chris Hall had driven a shot against the post. The game turned on its head however as

Cumnock pulled a goal back with 12 Minutes to go after a mix-up in the home defence saw substitute Tyler drive the ball into an empty net. Ashfield 2 Cumnock 1. It was `game on `now however the home side effectively finished the game 3 minutes later after a sweeping move down the left found Chris Hall in the box & the young striker placed a left foot drive into the corner of the net to the delight of the home support. Ashfield 3 Cumnock 1. A terrific response from Ashfield and five minutes later Alistair Martin capped off a fine display by scoring the `field`s fourth when through one on one with the keeper. Ashfield 4 Cumnock 1. Alistair Martin could have helped himself to a hat-trick as the game approached the end, firstly hitting the side netting with a shot and then shooting over after a terrific cross from MacKay. A great result for Ashfield after last week`s `blip` and that is now 6 wins out of 10 in the League which is an excellent start to the `field`s first Season in the top League. FULL TIME - ASHFIELD 4 CUMNOCK 1

Man of the Match:- A great Team effort by Ashfield with special mentions to Shaun Fraser and Alistair Martin however Paul Maxwell was everywhere and scored a great first half Goal.

“Would You Honestly Want to Live Anywhere Else”

A New DAWN atCOLLEGELANDS

The old area had lain derelict for years behind a beautiful facade which hid the old railway sidings and a rubbish strewn unkempt car-park of such.

That was until Dawn Construction took a hand in transforming the whole appearance of the Duke Street/High Street site. A little bit of history won’t go amiss at this point in the story as we get to just what the Dawn Group have done to give us such an amazing development at the beginning of the East End.

Take for instance Duke Street which is one of the longest streets in a city in Britain.

Duke Street was named after the Duke of Montrose in the late 18th Century and this housed the now infamous hotel The Great Eastern which in its heyday was a fantastic building. It began its life as the Duke Street Cotton Mill away back in 1849 and was one of the city’s most imposing buildings.

It was taken over as a shelter for homeless men in 1907 and right up until 2001 was home to many. Since being transformed

and re-opened in the past couple of years it meant that other areas were looked at as it sat as an oasis in an otherwise desert.

Enter the Dawn Group and their experts looked in detail at the surrounding area in Duke Street and High Street and they not only discovered a site which could be developed they also unearthed a big part of Glasgow’s History.

The Collegelands site was once the original home to the University of Glasgow (between 1460 to 1870) before they moved to the West End. In fact the great Scottish Philosopher and academic Adam Smith was educated there.

It then became the base for the City of Glasgow Union Railway and it thrived right up until 1968 when Dr. Richard Beeching wielded his axe and closed the place down. This then meant that the place fell into disarray and made the whole area look like a scene from the Bronx.

That was until the Dawn Group really began to put together a plan to see just

what could be done with the area and following discussions with Glasgow City Council a development was announced which would transform the Gateway to the town forever.

Now it has provided the area with two new streets providing vehicle access, a canal running parallel to the main street in front of a fantastic new office building, a linked series of piazza gardens to provide an abundance of amenable public realm space and sloping garden spaces throughout.

Not only that but the “A” listed Ladywell Business Centre which stood out like a sore thumb amidst the confusion will now be incorporated into the overall Collegelands project as the development has built around the Business Centre to make it part of the area.

Collegelands will act as a catalyst for further regeneration projects and unlock development potential within the area as we now have a place which will eventually become recognised as the Gateway to the City. With the present work which is going

on i.e. the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, The National Sports Arena and of course the Athletes Village, the area is now beginning to take off.

Dawn Construction are an

integral part of this with not only their development in the Collegelands project they are also well on the way to completing the new Glasgow Community Safety Services headquarters in Eastgate on London Road at Brook Street.

The support the Dawn Group has given the City is tremendous (of course they are making some money out of it as well) but they have created jobs, given youngsters apprenticeships and invested in the area as a whole.

They are certainly helping the local economy by advertising work packages on the Commonwealth Games Portal ensuring that local contractors

are able to get involved in the projects forthcoming. Working in Partnership is a phrase we hear far too often in this area as many times it means “We’ll Give

You Something And You Give Us Something – And to hell with the rest.” Not so with Dawn as they have proved that working in Partnership when it is done correctly can certainly work. The group of companies Dawn Group has enlisted to assist them in transforming the East End is proof of this and Glasgow City Council along with City Building is testimony to that.

Alan MacDonald, (Chairman of the Dawn Group) told the Re-Gen, “In these times Collegelands is a tremendous achievement and is testimony as to how public and private Partnerships can be made to work and deliver employment and economic regeneration to local communities.

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“Glasgow continues to show how well it can perform and as such the Dawn Group is delighted to be investing in Glasgow.”

The site at Collegelands has and will boost the City’s economy as it will create 2,950 additional jobs once the site is fully developed, add an additional £110 million to the economy and create 1100 construction jobs over the build period.

City Building has secured contracts worth £6million to fit out the office blocks and car-park. This then enables the firm to have the opportunity to take on a further 20 apprentices recruited via the

council’s Commonwealth Apprenticeship Initiative. In addition the office furniture will be manufactured at RSBi’s factory in Springburn where the majority of the workforce have a disability or learning difficulties. What this means in layman’s language is that most of the money being generated within Glasgow basically remains in Glasgow.

Yes the Dawn Group working with Glasgow City Council certainly are proving their worth especially within this area of Glasgow.

“Would You Honestly

Want to Live Anywhere Else”.

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